Growing into your Extraordinary Self
Posted by Intuition Girl
There is a song often sung by Kermit the Frog on the popular children’s network, Sesame Street, “It’s not easy being green.” It is one of those simple songs that is often passed off as a child’s melody, but in actuality, it teaches you a useful lesson in self-confidence. In the lyrics, Kermit initially talks about how it is not easy being green and how he might rather be more colorful so he could stand out among the crowd. But as the tune progresses, he realizes that he does not have to limit himself to what he is, because, “…I am green and it’ll do fine, it’s beautiful and I think it’s what I want to be.” All too often, you can easily get caught up in your self-imposed limitations:
- “I would love to be successful but I keep falling into dead-end jobs,”
- “I hate my job but I don’t know anything else except assembly line work,”
- “I would love to be rich but I never have the time or resources to go back to school,”
- “I hate being lonely but I can’t be in a steady relationship because work is just too busy,”
- “I hate being everyone’s doormat but I just can’t say no;”
- “But…but…but…”
Remind you of anyone you know? If you are the king or queen of excuses, then you need to learn how to grow into your extraordinary self.
If you are quite content with the life you have then that is perfectly fine. This means that you are already living in your extraordinary self, and you enjoy happiness and contentment. But if you are like so many who want to get more out of life, are unhappy with your current lifestyle, or if you simply just want to feel like you are fulfilling your life purpose, then this article is for you. Like Kermit, becoming extraordinary is right there within your reach. You must practice self-realization and self-actualization.
There is more to life than what you have, and you can achieve wealth, prosperity, health and happiness when you are ready to start receiving blessings in your life. No, it will not happen overnight. In fact, any success takes self-confidence, commitment and willingness to be open to new challenges to bring you where you need and want to be. Does it mean that I am going to have to work harder, you ask? You bet your bottom dollar you are going to have to work harder. But you will also need to learn how to work smarter. No end goal falls into your lap just because you desire it to do so. If you want a better job, you will have to network and apply yourself and any resources you have to attain it. If you want a loving relationship, you must set aside time to meet that special someone and make it happen. If you want to switch careers, you must seek training and educational opportunities so you can achieve career change.
If you find that your life is becoming a cycle of endless repetition, the problem is you. You reap what you sew…you attract the fruits of your labor. But remember this, the same holds true for those of you who are working harder and smarter to achieve prosperity and happiness. You too, will attract the fruits of your labor. Before you know it, you will be whistling, “It’s not easy being green,” with the realization that nothing is impossible once you step into yourself and understand that your extraordinary self has been there all along.
Feel Empowered
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You are empowered, whether you believe it or not, to create success in every aspect of your life. You must first choose to be happy in your own state of mind. “But I’m not happy,” you say? Why not? No one is making you unhappy. In fact, no one or nothing has the power to make you feel any certain way. If you are blaming others for your feelings of lack and regret, then truly you are wallowing in your own pity pool. Step away from the anger, rise above your feelings of injustice and turn those powerful emotions into something inspiring, motivating and productive. You see, if you are going to harp on past hurts, you might as well use that energy for something that is not so counterproductive. It is not as elusive as you may think.
Is this you? “Life is NOT fair. I am sick and tired of everyone else getting ahead and all I seem to do is get stuck in the mud, why?” If this mirrors your perception and reality, perhaps you need to look to those who are getting ahead and follow their lead. Maybe it is not so much because they do more work than you but they may work smarter, and maybe they have a brighter attitude and outlook on life. When you notice that others are getting ahead of you and becoming successful in their own respective fields, then it is time to conduct a gut check on your own perception and the approach you have been taking to make progress in your own life. If you have a negative mindset and you keep believing that you are incapable of achieving those same successes, truth of the matter is that you are as good as it gets. “Yeah, but they were born with a silver spoon. They did not have it as bad as I had,” you say? If I had a nickel for every time someone used that crutch to excuse his or her own lack of motivation to get ahead in life, I would be one of the wealthiest people in this country. Stop it!
Life is NOT fair. No one said it would be. The beauty of life is that we are all born the same way: we are all equally born naked. Which means that we have the equal capacity to achieve the greatness we are destined to achieve. What this means is that we must approach life innocently and “naked” to receive the subtle messages that the Universe is attempting to send to us. If we block ourselves with negativity and hardened hearts, then we have no one else to blame for our failures but ourselves. If you are ready to attract prosperity, success and happiness in your life, then you must genuinely play the role. Stop dwelling on your emotional baggage by forgiving yourself and freeing yourself from the woes you have carried with you far too long. Remember, you are as good as you think you are!
About the Author: Joan Marie is the extraordinary lifestyle strategist for everyday living. She travels throughout the United States sharing her gifts and her Lifestyle Makeover Programs with solo-preneurs, professionals, small business owners as well as large companies. Her Manifestation Method Program and Lifestyle Makeover Programs are designed to help people change their lives. For more information about Joan Marie and her upcoming, exclusive events, please go to: www.joanmariethegift.com
Start saying YES
Posted by Intuition Girl
Have you ever had opportunity slap you in the face and every day since you said NO to it, you have kicked yourself? Sometimes, when a door opens, you must accept the challenge and just go with it. 
When you hesitate at a chance to embark on a new direction, time will quickly pass you by and you will not again have that same opportunity. The same is true if you do not apply yourself in pursuing possibilities for yourself. This means that if you truly want something in your life, you have to GO AFTER IT. In reality, life does not drop things into your lap. You must first create your strategic vision for what it is you desire. The next step is to commit yourself and be disciplined enough to roll out and carry out the plan you have created. If you do not, you may possibly live with the regret of not having done so.
The next thing to remember is that if something is meant to happen in your life, it will. The Universe often gives us numerous opportunities and channels that ultimately lead to the same destiny. The route you take to that destiny, however, is what you generate through your own actions, reactions and mindset. If you are one of those individuals who holds back out of fear, I want you to think about what it is that may be stopping you. Is it an experience from your past that is keeping you from moving forward in your life? Have you been rejected from a job, another person, or maybe things did not turn out the way you anticipated they would? As I mentioned earlier, if something is meant to be, the Universe will see to it that it happens for you. Often times, you may need to experience different events and various levels of those events in your life so that you are fully ripened and ready for the greatness and success that you are destined to achieve.
You must be mentally, intuitively, and physically prepared to triumph over challenges that will certainly come with the territory. For example, I know of a woman who for over two decades encountered various challenges and apparent roadblocks in her life. She worked a number of jobs where she just could not get ahead in life. After losing a major contract, she felt defeated and as if she would never accomplish anything. It was a couple of years later when a wonderful company hired her. Not only was the environment a class act, her team became an incredible support to her. But here is the ticker, every single job she ever held and every single experience she encountered in her life was now playing an essential role in her new career. She was now using each and every intuitive, emotional and intellectual knowledge she had gained from her life experiences. She had finally come full circle and was now reaping the rewards of both her sacrifices and willingness to keep moving onward despite the face of adversity. You can, too. Start saying yes. If you have been defeated in life, know that you can achieve success no matter the hardships you have had. The Universe is calling you – Are you listening?
Joan Marie – your Intuition Girl
© Start saying ‘Yes’
By Joan Marie the Gift, Intuition Girl
Can you hear me now?
Posted by Intuition Girl
In 2002, Verizon Wireless ™ coined the infamous phrase, “Can you hear me now?” in one of their largest and most successful advertising campaigns. Take a minute to think about that slogan — your intuition is a lot like that. Your intuition wants to help you be successful, it wants you to hear its message and it wants to make a positive impact in your life.
Just like these now-commonplace Smartphones and Droids, your intuition is receptive to you and the potentiality that exists within your life. But here’s the thing, your intuition needs a two-way signal: your intuitive mind speaks to you, and you must listen and take action. Think in terms of a cell tower. It has a wide range of capabilities. It opens the window to communication without any restrictive lines or wires to tie you down. You are free to go wherever you choose to go; yet your intuition, your inner Smartphone, is there with you no matter where you are, what you are doing, or with whom you are. So you might say that your intuition is asking you, “Can you hear me now?” Are you listening?
What would you say if I told you that you have all the power, not at your fingertips, but within your intuitive mind? Well you do. Your intuition comes with all the premiere bells and whistles similar to the intelligent apps on your phone. It can give you directions, educate you, entertain you, inspire you, motivate you and even redefine you. Yes, it is that simple. Your intuition is one of the most self-empowering and remarkable mind tools that you have at your constant disposal. But if you are not listening to the valuable insights it is giving you day in and day out, then you are throwing energy, opportunity, time, talent and money out the window. Can you hear me now?
Channeling your intuition
You have the inner power to clearly hear your intuitive mind speaking to you when you seriously make the effort to focus on it. When you are driving to work, walking in a park, eating dinner, taking a bubble bath, running for exercise… all of these seemingly everyday events are the perfect times to concentrate on your intuition and the nuggets of wisdom it is giving you. Hear what it is saying to you. No, it may not be an audible voice you hear over a phone, but nonetheless, it is an important voice that gives you the gut feeling to do one thing or the other, or to do nothing at all. Maybe you have been seeking a resolution to a hardcore problem, or you are debating whether or not you want to make that investment, or you have been looking for a new path to achieve real, tangible success in your life; or you just want to know how to make a connection with that special someone… ask your intuitive mind to help you. All you have to do is think about your question and be receptive to what your intuition is saying. If one of the largest wireless companies in the world can make millions listen to its message for the sake of a sale, then isn’t it time you start listening to your intuition to enrich your own life?
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Joan Marie – your Master Intuitive, Business Strategist, Lifestyle Consultant and Medical Intuitive.
© Can you hear me now? – 2013
By Joan Marie the Gift, Intuition Girl
Do you Dream or Live your Dreamed Reality?
Posted by Intuition Girl
Harriet Tubman said, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” When you have passion in your heart to change your life and to change your destiny, you are turning your dreams into reality. Fact of the matter is we all have dreams. We all want to attain happiness, acquire success, and achieve prosperity. But like all successful people, success begins with a vision. Once you have the concept of the lifestyle you want to create, the roadmap is already being generated in your mind – you just have not tapped into it yet.
Tapping into your intuition
The roadmap I mentioned is what your intuitive mind is constantly creating and shaping to meet 
your needs and your desires. If you are in touch with your higher consciousness, you can not only tap into this passionate power source, but you can also begin doing the work necessary to turn your dreams into reality. What is stopping you?
Do not allow daily tasks to get in your way. You have to take the reins and remove the veil from your intuition. Your intuition is that burning passion that allows you to see and plan your future. It also enables you to alter your destiny into the dreams you have been wanting to realize. When you take a few moments daily to reinforce your dreams by following through on your passion that drives them, you would rediscover the necessary tools and resources needed to make them happen.
The first step is to stop living in the shadows of your dreams and begin living them each and every day. For example, if you want to earn a six-digit income, you must focus on achieving that income. How are you going to arrive in that place? What tools do you need to turn your dreams into reality? What experiences or education are necessary for you to drive that reality home for yourself? Your intuition is merely a spark that ignites your passion, your job is to turn that spark into a burning flame.
Attitude is everything
Did you know that attitude is everything? If you think negative thoughts, you will beget negative experiences. Each morning, I want you to remember the words of Harriet Tubman, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” If you have a great dream, what are you doing about it to make it happen? What steps do you need to take to keep igniting your passion to keep you motivated? Staying inspired is the greatest challenge. Once you acquire the mindset of “Yes, I can and will achieve success,” all things are revealed to you. Now that you have passion driving your thought patterns, you have been awakened to your possibilities, which can help you achieve your dreams. Your mind has the innate ability to create and develop the appropriate steps to turn your dreams into reality…now is the time to start using it so you can finally live the lifestyle you truly want. For what are you waiting? Go ahead and start living the dream. No one can else can do it for you.
