Over the last several days I have had so many rich experiences. The last day of the Mircale Making Playshop on sunday with Jacquelyn was beyond anything I could have expected. We worked together in small pods having conversations with amazing people from all walks of life who all shared a common intention -- to become happy, brighter and more connected. It is amazing how gathering people with likeminded intentions magnifies the depth of an experience and it truely felt as if I was walking on air. The breakthroughs in our belief systems were happening so frequently that I frequently felt "full", and when the event ended I felt as if I had truely experienced a real opening from within that is delicious. Coming back to "reality" was bumpy, with all kinds of things unfolding on Monday which shook my cocoon of enthusiasm and challenged me to breathe and remember the glimmer of realizations which I had over the weekend.

One realization I had over the last week based on communication of various forms, and into yesterday, was some people choose to find me "intimidating". At first I felt an honest surprise, and then sadness and then love. Hearing something like this is always a surprise for me because I know all my own thoughts, which I am constantly trying to enlighten to be less self-critical and more focused on the positive. I also know how many unknowns have historically riddled my past where I have faced challenges, frequently failed, but just kept on trekking until I had a sincere breakthrough. I just feel so darned *human*, full of all the same emotions and challenges (opportunities) as everyone.

I sincerely invite anyone with the same value of bringing more happiness into the world, who feels like striking up a friendship with me, to just reach out and say so! Call me up! Email me! I'd love to go for walks and talk, or yoga classes, or dancing or hooping, or to inspiring workshops ... or? I also welcome those who feel they have something they want to communicate with me about how I can be less "intimidating" to just come right out and tell me so (as long as it doesn't involve squishing my shine! I've officially given up trying to dampen my happiness to fit in among unhappy people). I'm open to hearing how I can grow.

As the days and years I go by I realize more and more what really matters -- love, friends, family, and happiness. I am at a point right now where I feel so open and receptive to new ideas, friends and connections. I guess what I am trying to says is, we always have a choice -- we can choose to be intimidated and create a sense of separation from someone, or we can choose inspiration, take a deep breath, and just create a connection. I welcome connections! And I am sending lots of love to anyone choosing the "intimidation" belief right now ... I look forward to knowing you better if you want.

Phew! I feel so glad to have expressed that. On to my miracle manifestation practice from www.the15minutemiracle.com...

Today, Tuesday August 24, 2007, is a clean slate for me to enjoy. As long as I can CHOOSE my thoghts, I can CHOOSE what I attract and create in my life. Starting today, it is my ongoing intention to find easy and exhilerating ways to awareness into my life.

I appreciate all my friends because they share their lives with me in ways which deeepen my understanding of the world. I appreciate my mom because she is so open, loving and honest. I love Cafe Gratitude because it provides an oasis of nutritional positivity for me anytime I need raw food and a smile. I appreciate hooping because it helps my body and mind feel good! I am so grateful for the Allstars who are back, better and stronger than ever because they provide positive role models for me in so many ways. I am thankful for my wonderful home which houses my life in a beautiful way because it keeps us dry, safe, warm and protected in an elegant fashion. I appreciate my own ability to speak clearly and more sincerely because it allows me to embrace my truth in a powerful way. I love my plants who surround my meditation area, as always, because their vibrant green sustains my soul. I love the amazing women I work with because they teach me how to be more organized, efficient and goal-oriented. Thank you!

I love it when I feel focused which makes it easier for me to move with purpose and in connection with a higher will.

I now live the life of my dreams! I am now able to accomplish more with efficiency, ease and fun.

I am surrounded by a superstar team of experts who help me grow in every aspect of my life so I can focus more on what really matters.

I am working with individuals who have devoted themselves to planetary work of peace and wellness to bring more positivity to millions.

I am supported by incredibly insightful, genius advisors who enable me to embrace the best and highest in myself in my marriage, business, play and spiritual growth.

I am focused and aware in every moment and seek the positive in every situation.

I am constantly looking for things to admire in people and focus on their gifts.

As I write this I feel more expansive. I feel more open and relaxed and clear about a bigger vision which feels like it matters.

I now invite assistance from the Loving Power that dwells within me and All Life Everywhere. Dear Source of All and all who walk with me in Love and Light. Thank you for your perfect guidance, unconditional love, and ongoing support. If it is in the highest good for me and All Life Everywhere, please divinely orchestrate the following in just the perfect time.

Help me to transform anything negative into the positive more easily and with more fun.
Help me open my mind to new ideas with ease and joy.
Show me the best way to respond instead of react.
Give me the strength to maintain my meditation practice so I can continue to make the path easier.
Help me focus on the good and miraculous in everybody and everything so I may attract more goodness into my life.

I completely trust you, Source of All, to take care of the details, and I know that everything is already naturally falling into place.

Thank you!