Protecting Your Universal 'Pot of Gold'

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, so if someone copies your idea don't be angry or resentful.  Even if you thought this idea would improve your finances and you are worried they might stop you from doing well, don't.  They are not the same person as you and will not lend the same personal touch or energy as you. 
The universe is infinite and there is plenty enough for everyone.  Others may do the same as you, but people will be attracted to the energy that suits them best.  Everyone will approach an idea/thought/service differently and you need to have faith that the people who are meant to come to you will. Don't be upset about the people that go to them, they may not have been attracted to your way of providing that service anyway.
If you harbour resentment or anger and live in a state of lack then that will be just what you can expect to happen.  You won't be able to blame anyone else either, it won't be anyone else's fault but your own.  How sure are you the universe doesn't tell a range of different people at the same time to follow the same path providing a service or creating something new?  Doesn't it make sense the more people providing it ,the easier it will be to reach a broader group and spread the message?
Once upon a time I created a service and I was disappointed when someone created one that was startlingly similar.  Originally I was upset and resentful until I realised the way that person approached this service was entirely different from me and the type of people they attracted was nothing like the ones I would. 
I pondered on the idea that there are probably many of us compelled by the universe to do the same thing at the same time.  After all I would have to be superhuman to provide this service to everyone and isn't it great that everyone can be a part of helping others? We are here for the collective good and should stop thinking of life as limited and that we lose out if someone else does well.  When they do well, they don't take from your pot of gold, we each have our own.
When you think of it this way, you suddenly have the freedom to do what you want, be all you can and have more energy to do so.  Time spent on worrying about lack is just that 'time spent' and you can never get it back, no matter how hard you try...so wouldn't you be better off?
with love, respect and integrity
Cherie xx
25/06/11

The Freedom of Forgiveness

We all know someone who we feel has 'done us wrong' in our lives,  At a function the other day I met up with someone I had not spoken to for a long time.  At first it was awkward, I am ashamed to say I tried desperately to avoid this person because I felt hurt by her actions many years ago.  I decided this was a silly way to act.  I didn't want to spend my life hiding from anyone, all I had to do was speak my truth, resolve the issue and move on. 
There had been many times I had thought of this person and mourned the loss of our friendship, but I was stuck in my own 's***' and wouldn't do anything about it.  I know I'm not alone here, many of us do this.  Rather than sort it out, we swallow those horrible emotions and pretend we don't feel any pain or sadness.  We build a wall around our heart, brick by brick.  Back to my story...
We ended up talking for a while and although we reconnected, I still felt a block around my heart, so obviously just talking about 'stuff' wasn't going to make this go away. 
Wandering away from the crowd we were able to discuss the events that had resulted in me 'cutting' this person out of my life.  I was surprised to discover she too had missed our friendship and her stomach churned whenever she thought about what might have happened.  Although I had walked away from our friendship, I had never explained why, so she hadn't had the luxury of closure.  I, of course, believed she wouldn't notice I was no longer around...
As we amicably ironed out all the miscommunications, misconceptions and hurts, we realised we were both keen to renew our friendship despite what had happened, that we valued our friendship enough to start again.  Together we laughed, we cried, we hugged...
I learnt a lot from this experience. 
 - We never really know the repercussions a choice or action we make impacts on others
 - Releasing a hurt can be incredibly liberating
 - Sometimes our perception of others neglect or rejection may just be that - our perception!
 - It isn't until we have forgiven an event, action, situation or a person, we realise how it was stored within our body - all of a sudden there is space in our heart for love instead of fear or hate
As I drove home the sky seemed bluer, my heart was lighter and my soul was singing.  The feeling was so amazing I wanted to contact everyone I felt had ever wronged me so I could feel this way forever.
Do you have some unfinished business that could be transformed into a sense of awesomeness?  Try it, I definitely recommend it!

Are you being true to your tune?

A couple of weeks ago I was looking after a sick grandie. As we were cuddling on the couch, Sesame Street was playing on the TV. I was singing along to one of those catchy songs, but after a while I stopped to listen to the words.....
You may or may not know this one, so I have added the link, just in case you want to hear it again...or for the very first time.....
Anyway the words go like this: 'Sing, Sing a song. Sing it loud, sing it strong. Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear, just sing, sing a song.'
I couldn't help thinking how apt this is. All too often we smother the secret sides of ourselves, our dreams, our fears,our triumphs, as well as our pain.
We can sometimes get so caught up in what other people will think or say about us, we keep our song to a 'low hum', or we don't even attempt to sing at all.
Sometimes we forget that it doesn't matter what anyone else's opinion is, because they aren't the focal point of our melody. They aren't even a part of the song, unless we choose to include them.
The 'song' is completely about the person who is singing along to the music...and the music...it can't be heard by everyone else....because it comes from within!
So lets remember to sing our song, loud and proud. Lets not reduce the volume to a whisper because someone else has an issue, an opinion, or believes they have the right to 'judge' our song.
Testing...two...two...two.... ♪♫♪♪♫♫♪♫♪ xx

Angels/Spirit are here to help - are you listening?

Sometimes we get so caught up in our day to day life, we forget to notice what is going on around us.  The right people and opportunities are sent our way, but all too often we don't see them.  It is not until we look back later we see the signs and indications that were there to help us all along.  There are some of us who keep plodding along, in spite of the messages we are being given, believing we are on the right path and 'getting it right'.  

We may be on the right path, but sometimes
we need a little external help to show us the shortcut, or what we need to change within ourselves to speed up the process.  I know this is true of me as well as many others.  I sometimes prefer to take the road less travelled, which is usually steep, dangerous and dusty....and then I wonder why it takes so long, why it feels like I take two steps forward and one step back!?  I know I'm not alone here - you know what I'm talking about, don't you?  ...but then I turn on my ears and eyes... and suddenly, the road turns into a pleasant easy walk to where I am headed....