How Does Your Mind Create? by Michelle L. Casto, Ph.D.

 

Knowing how your mind works is a great advantage in the modern world

especially since it creates your reality.  

Whether it is a happy and successful reality is up to you.  

Successful (or effective) people know their own minds and recognize the relationship between their thinking and their reality. 

 

They make spiritually smart decisions that are in alignment with a higher power source.

Successful people look within for guidance.

Unsuccessful (or ineffective) people have no clue what they are thinking and see no relationship between their thoughts and their reality.  They make unconscious decisions that are disconnected from a higher power.  Unsuccessful people look to other people for guidance. 

A major problem in the world today is that human beings have not developed their thinking skills. 

Here's a thought to ponder (I love brain twisters).

Just because you have a thought does not mean you are thinking!

Thoughts fly through our heads all day long (to the tune of about 65,000 a day, and 95% of those are thoughts we have already thought, and those are negative and limiting). 

In this mode, we are on autopilot and going nowhere fast, circling the same territory again and again.

Thinking involves a conscious and deliberate act to monitor and choose the thoughts you want to think.

It involves asking yourself questions so you can gain insight and revelation.  It is kind of like conscious dialoguing with yourself and a higher power.

It's been said many times in the field of self-help that we become what we think about all day long.  So when we allow unconscious and negative thoughts to run through our minds all day long, guess what our reality is like?! 

Not a pretty picture. 

Speaking of pictures, are you aware that your brain thinks in images?

Let me demonstrate....

If I were to say--- think of a horse. 

You would think of a horse

If I were to say--- think of a purple horse.                      

You would think of a purple horse.

 

 

If I would say--- DON'T think of a horse.

You would still think of a horse.

See what I mean!

So what are you telling yourself-what to do or what not to do?

Follow me..

If you are saying to yourself:

Don't make a mistake.

Your subconscious cannot see "don't" so it "sees" mistake and that is what you get. 

In fact, research shows the brain cannot "compute" words like no, don't can't, not and yet we use them all the time.

(To do your own research, keep a log of the number of times you and those around you use these words in our daily conversations!)  You will be astonished.

I was--- especially when I did my job on the junior high campus:  "Don't run. Don't talk."  "No talking. "
Ha. The kids do just the opposite! 

 To grow new neural pathways in your brain,  you may want to think/say something like this:

I am completely focused and get my work done ahead of schedule.

Now your brain can go to work on how to make that happen.      

To change results/reality, you will need to think empowering thoughts many times so it can sink in!

So if you are really interested in learning to overcome your "default thinking mode" and move into enlightened thinking mode, consider getting a copy of my Dissertation called the Science of Success..it will save you thousands of hours of research on the power of the brain, why coaching works, and everything you need to know in order to be more successful and happy. 

You know that all great thinkers have great teachers.

I have studied the BRAIN and I can help you understand yours and train it to work for you and not against you.  Watch your email for two new programs you may want to upgrade your brain (and your life)  this summer. 

Michelle L. Casto, Ph.D., is known at the Soul Coach, because she helps with people get in touch with the work that ignites their fire, and empowers them to shine their bright light in the world. As an inspirational speaker and author, she teaches people how to gain a higher understanding of themselves and uses a unique soul-centered and integrative process that taps into their passion, purpose, and power.  Her latest book, Get Your Career on the Fast Track:  A Navigational Guide for the Modern Manager, is a comprehensive and interactive book that covers career management from A=Z.  Sign up for your free jump start your career change package at http://www.smartcareerchanges.com or visit any of her life-transforming websites:

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The Age of the Soul & The Purpose of You By Michelle L. Casto

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We are here to do a great work because the mind that created us knew what it wanted us to do when it created us. --- Raymond Barker

We are undergoing an alchemical transformation of what it means to be human.

Traditionally, we have held two world views:  material and mystical.   I believe we will be moving beyond a dualistic world view to a holistic worldview where everything---light, dark, material and mystical unify and harmonize.

A Course in Miracles teaches that welfare of the world depends on you learning.  Learning what you might ask?  Learning to live a higher life and learning to actualize your humanity and mature into your divinity. 

The time for spiritual education is here. We can no longer cast a blind eye to the ills, wrongs, and general ignorance of our current reality.  It is time for an end of the ego and the rise of the Soul.

Many prophecies about the Shift of Consciousness that is occurring between now and 2012 have emerged from ancient traditions of the Mayans, Hopi, Zulu. With this ending of a cycle comes a sense of loss and the opportunity for massive expansion.

A new consciousness is being birthed on the planet, I call it the Age of the Soul, because inner lights are being awakened and activated, causing humanity to grow its angel wings.   We are blessed with the very real opportunity to ascend higher up the evolutionary scale, where we can experience our own version of heaven on earth.

You have everything you need to be a pioneer in this new age of practical spirituality.   The good news is that the divine you is not something you need to create. God already did that. The divine you is the light and love that you are. Your job is to clear the blockages so you can shine bright.  

The New energy arriving on planet Earth requires a new and upgraded human being, one in sync with their soul's purpose and strong in loving presence, a divine human.

Now more than ever we are called to trust our inner knowing and make spiritually smart life decisions.

We live in an era that is inspiring souls to awaken and take action. 

Let everyone get in their destined place.   It's time to for us to unite and create a  bright new reality.  This work requires the heart, hands, and intentions of as many people as possible.  We will need to create new solutions to modern-day problems, and be called upon to work together collaboratively. 

First let us understand what the soul is.  As C.S. Lewis so eloquently puts it: 

"You do not have a soul. You are a soul.  You have a body."   The soul is the spiritual essence behind your physical form.   It is eternal, unlimited, and connected to Infinite Intelligence.  It knows who we are, why we are here, and where we are going.

Thus it is no accident that You are here on Earth at this time of the Great Shift in Consciousness (or the fact that you are reading this).

The divine's plan for salvation includes you.  
You are at a choice point. 
Will you choose to ascend or remain stagnant? 

Your answer to this question may reveal how ready you are to show up and shine:

What do you think when you think." if others saw the real me, they would ?"

Marianne Williamson says, "They would be blinded by my light!"
When we can see ourselves as divine, light and love filled beings with wisdom to share, gifts to bring, then we can see it in others.

 

So it's the divine time for YOU to:

1. Reclaim your divine inheritance  
2. Accept that you are anointed and appointed to do great things.
3. Take action on your desires and dreams.
4. Shine your bright light.

Our greatest opportunity will be to stand in our true power and glory-to radiate our light for all to see, no more turning it down so others won't feel uncomfortable or holding back our power and presence.  

In this great awakening, Truth will be revealed and most especially masks will be removed. Games and manipulations will be seen for what they are and the reign of the ego will end.

Socrates said that the purpose of life is the enlightenment of the soul vs the pursuit of materialism that leads to darkness.   Since much of our history has been about the accumulation of things, it seems natural that in this Age of Soul,  for a deep change to occur in where and how we find our happiness.

I hold the belief that the curriculum for our enlightenment has been set by our soul and that LIFE gives us the opportunities to collect the keys to our eternal wisdom. 

In life, we experience 3 major challenges: 
Power-oriented-making a stand/being courageous
Love---expressing and receiving love
Intellect---developing our mind and creating things.

Using the keys to the kingdom, we can grow into our expanded self & fulfill our divine destiny in each of these areas and more.     

3 Keys to the Kingdom

Key 1:  Conscious Learning Learning is the connection for your soul's evolution
Knowing yourself is understanding both your personality and your divinity and creating a life that harmonizes with both aspects of your Self.
Along the way, you may learn lessons, however, the main thing is to learn to be a conscious creator and masterfully apply the skills of cognition and choice to manifest a reality that you adore.

Key 2:  Soul Purpose
To discover and live one's soul purpose is essential to your well being.  
Look within at your desires, dreams, aspirations, and longings that you carry in your heart of hearts.
Ask not, Can I do it?  But Will I enjoy it? 
Ask not, What can I get, Ask, What Can I give?

Fulfilling your purpose means creating a pathway to your soul's highest happiness and inner fulfillment, which can be expressed in 3 ways-universal purpose, personal purpose, and professional purpose.
(To discover your Soul's Purpose:  http://www.brightlightcoach.com/life-purpose.html)

Key 3:  Conscious Creation
Understanding the idea that thoughts are things is the first step to re-creating your reality.   Harnessing the laws of the universe such as law of attraction, law of action, law of reciprocity, law of intention, etc will make this effortless.
The first and most important step is to make the decision to be happy and successful. Keep in mind,  the brain does not make the human, the human makes the brain by what he thinks about, focuses on, and what he allows to influence his thinking.

A classic explanation of all this comes from the book, As a Man Thinketh   by James Allen:

"Of all the beautiful truths pertaining to the soul which have been restored and brought to light in this age, none is more gladdening or fruitful of divine promise and confidence than this - that man is the master of thought, the molder of character, and maker and shaper of condition, environment, and destiny."

Here is how it works: As you begin to know yourself, you begin to master yourself. As you begin to master yourself, you begin to recreate your reality based on your soul's longings and desires

Here is an Affirmation to empower you:

I absolutely know and experience my  brilliant and illuminated mind.
Light energy from heaven guides my path and from here my genius shines brightly.

Welcome to the Age of the Soul, you beautiful Soul, You.

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Heal Your Soul with Emotional Support to Attract...

There are two parts of you--- an ego and your soul.

The ego is the false you, a mask constructed to help get your emotional needs met. Based on feedback from other egos, you create a persona that is likeable and acceptable to others.

Your soul is your true essence, and this part of you is unlimited, original and eternal. Your soul is here to express itself and to shine brightly and radiantly, despite what other egos might think.

As we march into 2010, which holds the promise of every great thing, you are at a choice point.

How do you choose which path to take. the lower, boring, mediocre road or the higher, exciting and divine road?

Perhaps you reflect back over your life and realize how much more happiness, success, love, and peace you could have experienced if you had thought or acted with a higher consciousness.

Maybe you look ahead and have big dreams that you secretly wish to accomplish but find that little devil called doubt creeping in much too often, and find yourself right back into "default mode."

Maybe you have awoken to the fact that whenever you settle for less than your hearts desires, it does not work out anyway.

And maybe just maybe, you finally realize that it will never work because it is not what is meant for you.

I know what it is like...I was stumbling and struggling along for years, just barely making it by financially and emotionally. I was low on the resources of love and money. When I started learning my lessons, taking notice, becoming self-aware, I began to trust myself and the universe to truly take care of me. When I began to trust, I began to let go of the steering wheel, and allow myself to enjoy the ride, putting God in charge of my destination.

After literally bumping my head several times in dangerous car accidents, a few broken hearts, and a starving bank account, I decided it was time to wake up from the trance and start enjoying the dance!

So here's the Truth as I know it.

You are encoded for greatness, and by accepting less than your heart's desires, you are not living up to your fullest potential.

Now is the time to make a lasting change in your consciousness. You can choose to create a new life with better and happier outcomes.

However, if you are divided in your heart or worse yet, an Ego is in charge, this year (and every year henceforth) will turn out much like the last year, disappointing.

ACIM teaches that the ego fears change because it associates it with death/annihilation.

So what is your soul to do?

Your inner self thrives on learning, change and growth.

Answer: Get Emotional Support and Mentoring.

My brand of Soul Coaching gets to the heart of the matter in light speed. Clients receive the benefits of unconditional acceptance, encouragement, knowledge to move them forward, and structure to keep them on the right track.

Whether you receive support from me or someone else, I challenge you to reach out and ask for assistance in your personal evolution. There are many amazingly gifted professionals in the field of emotional healing---try a new modality. See a reiki master, yoga teacher, resonance repatterning practitioner, or personal coach and begin to shift your consciousness, grow your soul, and attract more happiness and success.

Dr. Michelle L. Casto

The Soul Coach, Speaker and Author

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Dr. Michelle knows there is a divine spark within you waiting to be activated. Her life's work is to help you come up with bright ideas for your life and empower you to freely shine your bright light in the world. She works with an exclusive list of personal clients and leads innovative group coaching programs.

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Possible Answer to What is the Shift?

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I love how the Divine speaks to me.  I had several people ask me, what is this SHIFT I keep  hearing about.

I opened a book and received insight. This is an excerpt from Marianne Williamson, a luminary, and someone I have had the pleasure to spend a little time with personally, who I believe is such a blessing to us all.

This comes from her 1994 book Illuminata, and is in the very beginning in the chapter on Renaissance:

The antidote for what is fundamentally wrong is the cultivation of what is fundamentally right.

Should we choose to expand who we are on a fundamental level, new structures will replace the casualties of premillenial disintegration, and the next twenty years will usher in an age of light more dazzling than the world has ever known.

..Ultimately, the choice to love each other is the only choice for a survivable future. The meek shall inherit the earth because everyone else will have died upon their swords.

.The opening of the heart is an awesome personal politic, providing us with an internal strength greater than any worldly power.

As we receive God's love and impart it to others, we are given the power to repair the world. We have begun to recognize that our individual minds create our collective realities , and we are taking more responsibility for the world by taking more seriously our individual contributions to it.

Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one.

We are learning, loving, lighting, shifting, being, and maturing into our TRUE SELVES.

MW says "We are looking not so much for more ground to conquer, but for a truer ground of being on which to stand inside ourselves. The most positive breakthroughs of our times are internal.

This history of the world is the history of control.... seizing someone's soul is the ultimate form of control, because without soul we are without love. Without our love, we are without our power."

So in my estimation, when each of us does what we each are called to do, in my case, free people's souls from any imaginary form of imprisonment, then all those soul seeds start sprouting, and when the time is ripe, a new earth is born.

Be the change, says Gandhi.
When we change, the world changes. So Be this.

Michelle L. Casto, Ph.D.  is known as the Soul Coach, because she helps people get in touch with the work that ignites their inner fire, and empowers them to shine their bright light in  the world.  As an inspirational speaker and author, she teaches people how to gain a higher understanding of themselves, and uses a unique Soul-Centered and Integrative process that taps into their passion, purpose, and power. Her latest book, Get Your Career on the Fast Track:  A Navigational Guide for the Modern Manager is a comprehensive and interactive book that covers career management from A-Z. 

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The Day I Decided a Job Was Too Small for My Soul

 

  by Michelle L. Casto, Ph.D

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For a few years, I desperately tried to fit a square peg in a round hole in the corporate environment.
And guess what, it was not pretty.
During that time, I thought there was something wrong with me because I had all the worldly success symbols--- college degrees, a good job with a big name company, benefits, etc, and yet;
I was miserable.

In fact, the whole situation was making me sick. 

The culture was toxic---politics and favorites reigned supreme.  I am sure you know what I am talking about.

I just about burned myself out in my twenties, just going to work, coming home, falling into bed, and doing it all again day after day.  I especially resented how my time was dictated, especially my days off.  

I found out later that many organizations, just like families, are highly dysfunctional and those who know how to play the game get rewarded, while those with integrity and heart, are seen as threats to the system (aka status quo).

I once got reprimanded for being too passionate!

I told the supervisor, "I thought I was supposed to care about my job and those that I serve!"
I knew I was in trouble when I kept having dreams about work that would wake me in the middle of the night!

The real deal breaker, though, was when my personal values conflicted with the organization's values---they seemed willing to do just about anything to make a buck. 

For me, the typical 9-5 work situation felt more like a self-created prison.

I held the belief then and certainly do now, that work not only could be fun, it was supposed to be fun. I knew I had to find something else or I was going to be unhappy for a really long time---like my whole life.

I decided very early on in my career that I was not going to find what I was looking for in a traditional work environment. 

One day, I woke up and just said, Today I choose to be happy. I Quit my job and have not looked back since.

Gratefully, I followed my inner guidance and was led to Life Coaching. Over the course of these years, I have had many wonderful mentors and coaches, and all have helped me grow in different ways.
That was over 15 years ago, and Coaching is the best job on the planet for me because I get to help people clarify and claim their dreams. And then we work together in partnership as those dreams become their new reality.

Of course, being self-employed also has its good days and bad days, positives and negatives. However, I would not my freedom for any amount of money in the world.

Everyday I wake up and thank God for the work that I do, the people I work with, and the lifestyle it affords me. You can have the same experience just by being willing to learn a new way of life.

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Michelle L. Casto is known as the Soul Diva Coach (Diva is Sanskrit for shining light of the divine) Speaker, and Author of the Get Smart! LearningBook Series.  Her coaching practice is Brightlight Coaching; she helps people come up with bright ideas for their life and empowers them to freely shine their bright light to the world.  She loves working with women to discover their inner Business Goddess.

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What is a Divine Human?

Spanish Poet, Antonio Machado once posed a poignant question, What have you done with the garden that was entrusted to you? This is a question that every aware and awakened human being on the planet must ask and answer for him or herself.

As we enter into the last few years leading to 2012, there is important work to be done by us all. University professor Dr. Michael Sharp has termed 2012, the Great Awakening, and many other experts have predicted the fall of dualistic and hierarchical paradigms, giving rise to a new way of living and being in the world.

Some even claim we are undergoing a planetary ascension process. Jean Houston has called this a unique time in history and acknowledges that we are life of God, individuated.

Astrologer, Allison Rae, claims that 2012 is code for a quantum shift point, the transition between the old and the new and that it’s personal, planetary and cosmic meaning is stored in the cellular memory of every living begin on the planet, as well as the Earth herself.

Self ascension teachers Sri Ram and Kira Kaa, in their book 2012: You Have a Choice, We are at the time of culmination and in that time is the opportunity for renewal and reunion. Now more than ever, we are called to trust our divine nature and experience true clarity.

Science and religion have long debated each other. All that is now changing because Quantum Physics is proving much of what the ancient masters have been teaching since the beginning of recorded time—that everything is energy and that we have the power to co-create our reality. Everything that we thought we knew about this life, humanity, and the afterlife has been turned upside down to cause us to look again.

So what does that mean to you, dear one? Where do you look?
Jesus has already told us….seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and then everything will be given unto you. Begin by looking within and seeing the bright light that you are!

Realize the incredible unlimited power and presence that you were been born to be and start being that light. Traditional religions have taught that God is separate from us and that we have to act a certain way to gain his favor. The Truth as it is taught in Unity is that God created you in his/her image and you are one with all of creation. And that there is only presence in the world--- God who is good, and one power, which is Love.

What Goddess wants for you is to reclaim your I am presence and co-create heaven on earthBecoming a Divine Human is an idea whose time has truly come. Joseph Campbell has said, Eden was not, Eden Is. Or put another way, Paradise is not near, it is Here.
Modern human beings can choose to have our lives reflect the Garden of Eden, but we must create it out of our own consciousness and tend to it with our intentions. When you accept this call, you also accept the fact that you are now held responsible for your creations. Know that whatever you think, you attract. Whatever you believe, you create. Whatever you know, you become. You and your thoughts affect everyone else on the planet. So allow your thoughts, words, and actions to be DIVINE.

When becoming a divine human, you will notice how much easier you shift from fear, anxiety, and lack to love, peace and an abundance consciousness. You also begin to live on God’s side of the page, living out your divine destiny. You gracefully let go of aspects of life that no longer work, and view death and dissolution of old identities and ideas as natural occurrences that prepare you for a transformational rebirth. In essence, you turn away from the ways of the world and look towards the light that is radiating from your very soul.

You finally ‘get smart,’ and recognize that the curriculum for your enlightenment is your life. You no longer mistakenly look outside of yourself for answers, and instead find everything you are seeking within. You certainly do a lot less, and just be present in each moment to share more love. Your mind becomes relaxed, your heart opens, your senses become acute, your intuition activated, and you are truly turned on, tapped in, and tuned in to Infinite Intelligence.

When you are still in a trance, you have lost yourself and paradise. Paradise has always existed, however you have failed to see it. At this stage in your spiritual development, the ascension process can feel like a bad dream that you keep having over and over where you crash your car. Since you insist on being in the driver’s seat, your ego thinks it is still in charge and goes into full resistance to seeing the light of the Truth.

When you awaken, you have found yourself and paradise once again. The veil has now been lifted and you see with new eyes the beauty all around. At this stage in your spiritual development, the ascension process is like a dance, because it is a way you can be in the world where everything is communication from the divine.

You learn to respond in a graceful way, allowing yourself to be led and guided. In other words, you surrender your control over your own life’s direction. This is a day to celebrate!

You did not come here to be asleep at the wheel. You came here to experience the magical dance between your human self and your divine self, to be used by a power greater than yourself, in order to spread more love and light. It is always your choice to say Yes.

And right now, the divine is asking You, Shall we dance?

Dr. Michelle is known as the Soul Diva Coach, Speaker, and Author.
Michelle knows that there is a divine spark within each of us. Her life’s work is to empower herself and others to fully shine their bright light, master their life, and share what she learns along the way. She helps you to see the light, come up with bright ideas for your life, integrate your humanity and divinity, and shine more brightly in all dimensions of your life.
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Are You Ready to Be Awakened?

Are You Ready to be Awakened? By Michelle L. Casto, Ph.D.

A few months ago history was made.
2 million people can’t be wrong. Oprah has the New Earth movement, where millions of people all over the world tuned in to learn how to release their ego and allow their essence to be more present.

I am so excited because that means more of us are awakening.
And when more of us are awakened and in action, life is going to get really interesting and fun! You may think just because you are waking in the morning and walking around, you are awake. However, what I know is that if your life isn't everything you dream it can be, then you might not be as awake as you think. Actually, I spent much of my life asleep at the wheel.

Even though I was pretty intelligent and even very into self-help. I still had my blind spots. During that time, I let life happen TO me instead of consciously creating everything I wanted my life to be. I experienced the roller coaster ride of ups and downs, highs and lows, successes and set backs, all the while walking in a trance instead of ENJOYING THE DANCE!

Something (finally) woke me up.
Actually several somethings----a divorce, financial challenges, and two totaled vehicles!
All of this shook me to the core and woke up me to the realization that it was time to make some changes and begin co-creating the life I wanted to live---on purpose.
And my life has NEVER been the same since. Tolle said during the webcast, that everyone has a spiritual teacher—suffering. And that is true: most of us have not experienced enough pain to learn a new way.

We have to attract wake up calls in order to get our little rears in gear, and moving in a more divine direction.

Why is the process of awakening so powerful?

Take this story:
The student asked the Buddha, are you God? Buddha said no.
The student asked Buddha, are you an angel? Buddha said no.
The student asked then what are you? Buddha said, I am awake.

You can be Buddha-like and choose to awaken (naturally) before the alarm clock goes off in the form of an accident, disappointment, break up, or other less than pleasant wake up call.

How? By getting a coach and turning on the light to take a good look at how your life is progressing. And then taking inspired actions in the direction of your destiny.

I have room in my practice for two people who are ready to awaken to their divine purpose....contact me for your 20 minute Divine Life Visioning Session.

In bright light, Michelle L. Casto

Happiness is a Decision

Success and Happiness is a feeling every human being on this planet desires in their heart of hearts. And yet most of us look for happiness in all the wrong places and end up causing ourselves more suffering.

This is because we are looking outside of ourselves for some thing or some one to bring us that feeling.

Rumi once said, We go from room to room looking for the diamond necklace around our neck.
So it is when we search everywhere for happiness, and we never see where it really is, which is with us all along.

I think we all would agree that Happiness does not depend on material things, such as driving a certain car or holding a prestigious title. (although those things can add pleasure to your life).

Happiness does not depend on other people, like whether you have a significant other or not. (although having loving and supportive people around adds to your enjoyment)

Happiness does not depend on what happens, so if you stay, it will be good and if you go, it will be good.

Happiness is not to be found anywhere in the external world.

The main obstacle to happiness is faulty thinking. For instance thinking someone or some thing can make you happy. Beware also of what A Course in Miracles calls, elusive happiness, which is happiness that changes and shifts with times and places. ACIM says this kind of happiness is an illusion and has no meaning!

So where does one find happiness?
Stop looking outside for what can only be found inside.
And make a decision to be happy.

Let me repeat that:
Happiness DOES Depend on your decision to be happy.

So, consider this, have you ever made a conscious decision to be happy?
My guess is No.
Here is your official invitation to Be Happy!
Let us join forces for happiness.

Repeat after me:
I, your name, decide to be happy right now, despite the weather, the world, or what happens to me. I absolutely know it is my God-given birthright to be happy.
And as the light of God that I am, I reclaim happiness and happiness reclaims me.
So be this.

May happiness live in your heart,

Dr. Michelle L. Casto