OCCUPY LA - "KEEP IT SMART. KEEP IT NON-VIOLENT. KEEP IT GROWING."

KEEP IT SMART. KEEP IT NON-VIOLENT. KEEP IT GROWING. ~ Marianne Williamson Occupy LA - October 12, 2011 Gretchen & I wanted to support Marianne Williamson speaking at City Hall at Occupy LA. It was a long, hot day, but no one really cared about the heat. We were too immersed in the message. Marianne speaks from her heart. She is brilliant, educated, courageous and passionate about creating positive, peaceful change in our world. Her words are impeccable; her message is powerful. She is a healer of humanity, believing in the good of people, equality and justice. She is an amazing author, spiritual teacher and global healer who encourages us all to step up to the plate to co-create miracles in our world.

I also wanted to educate myself more, learn more about what is really going on and be supportive of all the courageous people willing to do what it takes to bring about peaceful change. What an inspiring day! The energy was palpable - We walked around talking to wonderful people, observing "teachers" donating their time & expertise educating people in the crowds about economics, foreclosures, etc...and everyone coming together with loving, peaceful hearts. Not once in the middle of LA did we feel threatened, see or hear hateful protesters. I saw a huge spiritual oasis of love, unity, peace, enthusiasm, peaceful excitement and empowered people making a difference. So much love and peaceful change for humanity going on here.

Just as Marianne ended her beautiful meditation, (visualize hundreds of people sitting on the steps of City Hall with their eyes closed, praying quietly, listening to words of truth and hope) the sky was filled with flocks of birds encircling the courthouse and important Resolutions has just passed! That is the power of collective prayer! Angels were ever present...Miracles are happening NOW! I can't wait for her to speak there again. I hope it's soon. The day is etched in my soul...

Marianne had just done an incredible event at our InSpirit CSLOC where Gretchen sang for everyone. Marianne mentioned Gretchen's beautiful voice to the media before her talk and wanted her to sing a song...time ran out, but she & Gretchen are choosing a song together for the next time she speaks. How awesome is that?! You go Gretchen Almond! ♥

As Gretchen & I walked to dinner at LilYa Chinese Bistro in LA, (the food was fabulous!) we gave great gratitude for being able to FEEL the shift of miraculous change.... ♥ ♥

SIMPLE STEPS FOR CLUTTER CONTROL

I was recently asked to be a Guest Blogger on Ron and Lisa Bere's website http://www.ronandlisa.com, to write a follow up blog on "Simple Tips for Clutter Control" to their latest blog, "The True Cost of Clutter." I was honored as I'm all about helping people let go of the past, move through the muck and into a life of amazing opportunities and possibilites! Lisa and Ron Beres are The Healthy Home Dream Team, Green Nest and authors of many other fabulous books on healthy living, including Just Green It! They appear on national TV shows and share their knowledge and wisdom around the world. Please check out their websites to see the incredible work they are doing... As we all work together, we can continue to heal ourselves, our homes and our planet.

www.ronandlisa.com
www.GreenNest.com
www.JustGreenIt.net

Making the commitment to be organized in the first place is an absolutely necessary component to manifesting your deeper dreams and desires. Organizing, which was seen as a luxury in the past, is a requirement for survival in the modern world. ~ Lanna Nakone ~

According to organizational expert Peter Walsh, 200 million people in the United States alone live in cluttered homes! In my years of experience, I have seen the incredible toxic and overwhelming effects that clutter creates such as anxiety, guilt, depression, illness, food issues, relationship issues and health hazards – not to mention precious time searching for lost items and wasted money buying duplicate items.

Life is busy! Many of us are facing stressful and tough challenges today. Wouldn’t it be nice at the end of a long day to come home to a safe, nurturing sanctuary that has a beautiful rhythmic order to it? Are you ready to transform your cluttered, chaotic life into one of freedom, calm and peace of mind; allowing you to free up your time for fun, family and friends?

A Few Baby Steps to Get Started:

Mail – Create a mail center. Sort mail as soon as you get home and throw the junk away! A few minutes every day keeps the piles from growing (that goes for all office paperwork as well).

Trash – In 5 minutes, you can take a large trash bag and move from room to room recycling old newspapers, junk mail, coupons, etc.

Drawers – In 10 minutes (set a timer if needed), a drawer or a portion of a closet can be organized.

Closets – Coordinate clothes by item and color to locate a favorite outfit more quickly. When purchasing a new item, be sure to donate something old. One in; one out! Joy Mangano Huggable Hangers double the closet space and are affordable (available at Costco, Bed, Bath & Beyond).

Baths / Bedrooms – Hang up as much as possible to keep clutter off the floors. Hooks and over-the-door hangers work well in closets and bathrooms.

Toys – Sort toys, crafts and similar items (ie: dolls, puzzles, musical items, legos, dress-up, crafts, cars, etc.) in plastic-labeled bins, drawers or baskets. Teach children to maintain order by allowing a few items out a time. Before new toys come out, the old ones should be put away.

Kitchen / Pantry – Categorize by item and expiration date with the newest purchases in back. Always throw away expired food items in the pantry, refrigerator and freezer.

Garage – Create zones (gardening, tools, party, memorabilia, holidays, etc.) Labeled, plastic, see-through, stackable containers work well to keep out rodents, water damage, etc.

Memorabilia – Memories live in our hearts. Keep what is truly special and discard the rest. Children’s art and schoolwork can be stored in large art folders. Or, take photos of children with their favorite stuffed animals, art, etc. and create a special photo album.

Remember, keep only what is beautiful, brings you joy and is useful. Let go of anything that makes you feel guilty when you look at it; regardless of the cost or if a family member gave it to you. Recycle, pay it forward or donate items to those who can really use it.

Simplifying our lives is key. Less is more. It’s time to honor and respect the beautiful people that we are. As we release the old energy, we open up and create the space for amazing new opportunities and possibilities!

DIVINE RECONSTRUCTION

Before the Japan earthquake, I had a "dream" where I was shown the before and after photos of a steel bridge or pier over the ocean. The "before" was intact; the "after" was mangled and twisted. It was when I awoke, that I heard of the earthquake & tsunami. The words I heard very clearly in my head were "DIVINE RECONSTRUCTION." It gave me the chills, but reminded me to pay attention to messages of guidance and to pray for everyone and everything. Prayer is a powerful conduit for miracles and may dispel any situation. "There is no order of difficulty in miracles."

This is the time for radical change in our world ~ time for the dismantling of the old paradigm that is no longer working and building now only what is REAL ~ with passionate integrity and compassion for ourselves, our earth and our world. Right now, for so many awakened and conscious people, it’s about aligning our vibration with the higher consciousness of Divine Spirit and with each other - connecting to truth, not to the seeming reality of the destructive chaos so prevalent in our world.

We are always given opportunities of preparation for change. We can choose to listen or not. Tuning into our intuition, we can adhere to life's changes more easily. We can torture ourselves with prolonged resistance and fight the change we know is for our highest ultimate good, OR we can allow our hearts to be broken open in order to release the old, move through our fears and simply go with the flow. Listening to Dr. Wayne Dyer on Hay House Radio today, he reminds us (not exact quotes) to "relax, let go and listen...to detach from all the stuff, to welcome in the new and exciting expansive changes our souls and our spirits are screaming for. Staying with the familiar makes soul growth impossible. Live fearlessly."

All is on purpose. As we love and pray for each other and our world, miracles are happening now. The old ways must dissolve so the new can emerge. Courage, strength, faith, kindness and compassion continue to emerge from broken hearts. Clarity follows confusion. Joy follows pain. Light follows darkness. Resurrection follows crucifixion. New life follows death. It’s all a process of Divine enfoldment.

I am grateful to be sharing this lifetime's journey with all of you as we each do our part. We are all in this together, as WE ARE ONE.

In love and peace...

FROM TOXIC CLUTTER TO RHYTHMIC ORDER...

For those of you who don't know, I am the oldest of ten children, mother of two grown children and grandmother "Nana" to five beautiful angels under the age of four. My business is Organizing Angels and I LOVE helping you move forward through seeming challenges, releasing what no longer serves you, which includes people, places, events or things, as well as old beliefs that keep you stuck in the muck of the past. Now there's room for new possibilities and opportunities to magically flow into manifestation. I'm all about helping you visualize and create your safe and peaceful home, implementing a system that works uniquely for you.

Do you know that 200 million American people in the United States alone live in cluttered homes? I heard Peter Walsh say this on his new OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) show "Enough Already!" (A great show, by the way) Wow, is all I can say! It's no wonder the world is in the shape it's in...The toxic effects of clutter are catastrophic in our world today and include, stress, anxiety, overwhelm, chaos, relationship issues, weight gain, food issues, depression and illness. And it's not just adults who are affected. It's your children as well. They learn by example. What are you teaching them? Get rid of the STUFF! It's not worth losing your health, your family, your sanity, your world. Keep only what is useful and beautiful to you and get rid of the rest. LESS IS MORE.

We all know the world is going through some major shifts, especially right now...what is not structurally sound or is out of integrity is simply falling apart and disintegrating so that the new and the real may emerge. Many of us are facing stressful and tough challenges today and wouldn't it be nice at the end of a long day to come home to a safe, nurturing space with a beautiful rhythmic order to it? No more lost items or misplaced important papers. Nor more wasted money buying duplicate items you know you have somewhere but you just can't seem to find! Stop allowing your piles and paperwork, to take over your life. How long are you willing to drag these heavy burdens around with you 24/7? They are draining your precious energy and sucking you dry! And they prevent you from enjoying your family and your life. Envision peace and calm and breathe that in...

Most children have an innate desire to be organized and WANT to be organized. I have found that they are usually so willing to put their toys, books and crafts away IF they have a designated place to put them. Allow your children and grandchildren to take out a few things at a time and then put them away before taking out something else. They won't be overwhelmed at clean-up time, and they'll know where everything is next time around. Children feel good, happy and proud to be a part of the de-cluttering and organizing process. Allowing your children to open their beautiful hearts and to feel the joy in donating excess to those who have less or none ~ to pay it forward ~ is one of the greatest gifts you can give them.

It's time to honor and respect yourself enough to ask for the help you need and then be willing to be open to receive it. You deserve it! And you CAN do this! Baby steps...are you ready to transform your cluttered, chaotic life into one of FREEDOM, peace of mind, order, vibrant health & weight loss, improved relationships, happy families, more time for fun, a sense of pride & well-being and a beautiful sanctuary to come home to?

Remember, we need to do our part in healing our planet. Peace in our world begins with peace in our own hearts and peace in our own homes. EXPECT MIRACLES!

Please check out my website at http://www.organizingangels.com for tips, resources, articles, quotes, before and after photos and testimonials. Feel free to email me questions, concerns - I want to help. ♥ You can also visit me on facebook. :)

Love and Blessings...

MIRACLES!

"Tis the season for MIRACLES! Never has it been more apparent than now that we could use some major miracles in our lives. Life can seem like an eternal roller coaster with all of it's crazy and energy-draining ups and downs, but we can choose to view it as a wondrous gift if we're willing to see things from a higher perspective. I believe in and expect miracles, because the truth is, there is a much bigger picture going on. How exciting it is to know that miracles are about to show up! Thank God / Goddess that this is so or many of us may have checked out long ago...

The Universe is at our beck and call if we are willing to ask, believe, accept and receive what is inherently ours. Living in the present NOW moment keeps us attuned to what IS right now. And right now is what we have. It is our choice right now to love this moment, to be in this moment, to learn from this moment and to give gratitude for this moment. When we get out of our own way, stop worrying about things that are out of our control and surrender to Divine will, MIRACLES SHOW UP WHEN WE LEAST EXPECT THEM.

I know the power of prayer and surrender has the ability to manifest incredible joy and excitement! I have experienced several profound miracles these last few weeks that my human mind wanted to deem impossible. But my heart and my soul knew the truth of the highest possibility. Wow...NEVER GIVE UP! Know you are worthy and deserving of all the Divine Intervention, Divine Love and Divine Compensation the Universe has to offer you. In the magic of this sacred holiday season, give great GRATITUDE for all you have and all you are, and remember that nothing is impossible with the angelic magic of Spirit working with us and through us to be the empowered, compassionate and amazing beings that we are here to be. EXPECT MIRACLES!

BIRTHDAY BLISS!

I’m feeling such gratitude for all the joys and blessings of my birthday. It was such a special day, week, month...I was showered with so much love I felt like a true Goddess! Sacred time with friends, walking on the beach - my bare feet sinking in the sand and the ocean waves...Taking pictures of all the beautiful treasures on the beach brought me such incredible joy! There were HEARTS everywhere! It was definitely a day of love. The simple pleasures...Breathing in the ocean air, being surrounded by unconditional love and joy. Birthdays are an amazing and powerful time of celebration, ritual and FUN! It’s a time to visualize, set real intentions, let go of the past and forge ahead to create and manifest magnificent new realities. Birthdays are a time to truly honor the beautiful spirit within and to shout out to the Universe...THANK YOU! Thank you for my life, for my family on earth and in Spirit, for my friends, for my incredible and loving Goddess Sisters, for my joyful spirit, for my excitement for what’s next, and for all the blessings and miracles that encompass every cell of my being! I may be 57 years young, but I feel light and free, feeling such peaceful excitement inside for who I have become and who I am becoming. I celebrate my very being and thank you mom, for giving me life. I love you so much and celebrate with your spirit every day! I celebrate with my heart that is opening joyfully to more love, compassion and forgiveness than I could ever have imagined. And I celebrate with my soul that connects me to all that I am and helps me to remember the innate wisdom already within. I celebrate with all of you who have supported me on this wonderful, sometimes painful, joyful, crazy journey I’ve chosen. I’m grateful for each and every day as I say “thank you” for all the lessons, the experiences, and the gained wisdom bestowed upon me by wise masters, loving guides and sweet angels. How blessed I am! I am truly excited for the next phase of my life as I walk with my head held high, confident in my willingness and burning desire to do God / Goddess work. With arms outstretched to the heavens, I shout out to the Universe, BRING IT ON!

Embrace the Wondrous Change!

Many of us are on quite the spiritual journey with some crazy, amazing, painful, joyful and powerful twists and turns that we couldn’t have ever imagined! Sometimes things go in a completely different direction than we could have ever thought possible. Thank goodness the Universe knows what it’s doing! It will simply not allow us to say in situations that are toxic, negative or that no longer serve us. Don’t fight it! Change is fabulous and it cleanses our souls with healing powers we didn’t know we had. If we are willing to surrender to what is and allow change to sweep us into a new existence of possibility, amazing gifts are unveiled. Incredible blessings emerge as we are thrust into places and situations we couldn’t fathom in our mere mortal minds. The syncronicities unfold magically as we tune into our intuition and listen.

Trust is a the key...trusting in the process of life ~ moving forward with no expectations of how it will unfold – instead, knowing that it will and feeling excited anticipation of what’s next! It goes back to our precious FREEDOM... Freedom to think, to do, to be and to follow our hearts.

I am so grateful to be on the planet at this time as I learn, share, love, grow, scream, laugh, cry, be! Each day is a new & unique experience. Joy, miracles, synchronicities and unexpected fun surprises await. What an incredible journey. C’mon Spiritual Travelers, Goddess Sisters, Prayer Friends and Planetary Healers… it’s time to fly with love, joy and passion to our next adventure! Are you on board?