April Fool's Day is thought to have begun in the 1500s when
the Gregorian calendar changed the New Year from April 1 to
January 1. Those who erroneously continued to celebrate
the New Year on April 1 were labeled "fools," ridiculed and
in general played upon by other folk. You were either
"with it" or not, which was "foolish."
In the article "Showroom Sizzle, The Most Desirable Cars On
The Planet," Road and Track magazine (3/2008) speaks about
the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider as "a sexy Italian," describing it
as "slinky" and mentions another car "will provide hours of
smoky burnouts."
We are all subject to this type of positioning. Madison
Avenue, one of the global capitals of advertising, knows
how to tempt, torture and tease us into finally buying that
new something. When you have what they advertise you are
supposed to feel better. Having less of it makes you a
"fool."
This is not a criticism of our advertising industry, but
rather an accolade to their cleverness and acknowledgement
of its pervasive nature throughout our economy. Without
Madison Avenue our economy would slow down. So let's thank
them for that.
But it is important to realize there is a difference in
satisfaction from owning the latest luxury car to being
loved by your mother. In order to truly feel good about
yourself, angelically peaceful, centered, whole and I shall
dare to say, charismatic, you need to feel complete. The
way to feel complete is to connect to the "source" of
everything.
As trite as that sounds, people report when they meditate,
pray or simply commune with nature; they feel connected to
a spiritual presence. This is what the "Celestine
Prophecy" calls energy. You can either have it
holistically from its true source, or you can fleetingly
steal it with a new luxury car or some other false icon
before you.
Here are some suggestions to begin your own process towards
a more peaceful, content and charismatic life.
1. Commune with nature. If it is the beach that comforts
and sooths you, live there or get there often. If you like
sunsets, enjoy more of them. If babies bring you joy, go
to a shopping mall and say hello to each one as it goes by.
The list of ways to add the healing and beauty only nature
can provide is endless.
2. Meditate. I was taught to meditate when I was going
through a stressful time in my life. The results were
nothing less than spectacular. I was more peaceful,
centered and found less need to let off stress with
addictive, destructive behaviors. Start each day with a
quiet meditation.
3. Worship. For some people worship is going to church,
others a twelve step program, still others attending a
spiritual message service. Whatever works for you, find a
way to feel the presence of spirit and routinely connect
with it.
4. Art. Appreciate or make your own art. Watch, hear and
experience the works of masters channeling the energy of
our creator through their expression. Experience symmetry,
balance and expression pulse through your veins as you
create your own art.
5. Discover and live Your Life Purpose. Edgar Cayce says
living your life purpose will provide a deep sense of being
at peace with yourself and all of life. Hire an intuitive
coach to help you define and reach this dream. A coach can
help you see yourself differently and keep you on track
towards reaching your goal.
These are just a sampling of some ideas which can help you
commune with the divine. The more you do this, the greater
your ability to generate your own peace, sense of
well-being and charisma. Soon you will be living a more
balanced, harmonious and satisfying life. Don't be a
fool. Connect with source.
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Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn, Spiritual Counselor, Writer and
Teacher, helps people solve problems and create success
with wise guidance from spirit. Order your FREE Report
now, "Contacting Your Angelic Guides" from her website
http://www.angelwisdomcoaching.com/ .
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