Back in 2006, I held a Home Event at my own house.  I had about 25 people in attendance, and I turned my living room into an auditorium, where I [...]]]> Just had a call from a long-time client, Jill.  Well, actually, I haven’t read for her in years, but she had something important to tell me.

Back in 2006, I held a Home Event at my own house.  I had about 25 people in attendance, and I turned my living room into an auditorium, where I regaled people with Spirit Communication for about three hours.

Jill was in the audience and her reading was very interesting.  We had a lot of her late loved ones come through and there was information about her family names, and I remember a story about her grandfather stomping around on the roof on Christmas Eve, pretending there were reindeer up there.  Another guest had a similar story, and it turned out they were actually related!  So that was pretty cool.

But what Jill called to tell me, and what I didn’t remember, was this:  I told her that either her maternal grandmother or maternal grandfather had died after hitting her/his head in the bathroom.  Jill didn’t recognize this incident, and no one in her family could corroborate the story later.  As usual, I told her at the time to remember this information because it would eventually be useful.

Fast-forward about six years…  Jill called me to say that she was having dinner with some co-workers the night before, and her boss suddenly asked if any of them had ever been to a medium.

Jill said, “Yes, I have!  I have a friend who is a medium.”  And she proceeded to tell them the story of the Home Event at my house.  She added, “The only thing that never fit was what she said about one of my mother’s parents hitting their head and dying in the bathroom.”

Jill’s boss turned white as a sheet.  ”Jill.  Your mother died in the bathroom.”

Jill had never made the connection.  Her mother died in 2010, four years after the reading I gave her, of a heart attack.  She was found in the bathtub and had hit her head when she fell.

I was so glad that I didn’t recognize that scenario as a premonition and instead thought it to be a past event.  But then it became so significant to Jill.  And to me.  I had the strong feeling that her mother had set the entire thing up so that Jill could understand that her mother’s death happened as it was meant to happen.

Cancer had dug its way into [...]]]> As my father-in-law lay dying a number of years ago, I went to visit him in the hospital.  We had always been close, and were probably closer since my husband’s death several years before.  I knew I was going to miss him terribly (and I was certainly right about that).

Cancer had dug its way into Dad’s brain, and he suffered some rages and fits, but I was fortunate to see him only at times when he was lucid.  When I walked into his hospital room, I introduced myself to be sure he knew who I was.  ”Dad?  Hi, it’s Suzi.  Do you know who I am?”

“Yes,” he croaked, as there was a tumor pressing on the nerve to his vocal folds.  ”You’re Suzi.  Of course, I know you.”

I sat with him a few minutes and then I asked, “Have you seen Tim [my late husband, and his late son]?”

I don’t know why I was surprised to hear him rasp, “Yes.”  He went on to say, “He came and sat in that chair right there.  He told me everything would be all right and I should just do what I want to do.”

Even though that was the answer I had hoped for–or something like it–I was stunned for a moment.  I knew Tim was nearby at that moment, with Dad and me in the hospital room, waiting to help and support Dad’s transition.

My father-in-law has been gone 10 years this month.  I dedicate this post to him, and I am grateful he has love and peace–and Tim–on the Other Side.

How often do you experience synchronicity? Webster’s says the meaning of synchronicity is “to [...]]]> You may recall that I subscribe to emails from Dr. Robert Anthony, and I often find terrific insight in them.  (See this post for another Dr. Anthony piece.) Today’s email was profound and very appropriate, so here it is for you to enjoy:

How often do you experience synchronicity? Webster’s says the
meaning of synchronicity is “to cause to operate with exact
coincidence in time or rate or to operate in unison.” At the higher
Levels of Awareness, you are more likely to experience people,
opportunities and all measure of material things flowing to you
almost as you think of them. These are synchronistic events.

Part of synchronicity is being in the right place at the right
time. Does that mean that you simply believe that you are in the
right place at the right time and then you are? To some degree,
yes, that’s true. But the opposite is also true. If you believe
that you are at the wrong place and time, you probably will
experience that as well! Since what you focus on expands, you can
create either experience as your reality. Which way do you want it
to be for you?

The more you believe in and affirm the unison of your highest and
best thoughts, feelings and desires the more you are likely to
experience life as a synchronistic adventure.

Be aware of skepticism as you read that last paragraph. There are
some people who look for everything as synchronicity and a sign of
positive meaning. “You like pizza and jazz, so do I! We must be
soul mates!” That is not the synchronicity I am talking about.
Although experiences of synchronicity can be small, like finding
just what you needed in the most unlikely place, they can also be
profound and sometimes overwhelming.

A man I know was concerned about his inability to contact his
father who was in Africa during a turbulent civil war. To distract
himself from his worry, the son went to a Grateful Dead concert
near Washington DC. In the middle of a huge crowd of vendors, the
son “accidentally” ran into someone who knew his father in Africa
and was able to reassure the son that his father was alive and well
in Africa! Now that is being in the right place at the right time!

Today, open your eyes, ears and heart to all the synchronistic
experiences that are happening around you that you may have never
noticed before or have taken for granted!

Today will bring you a new awareness, a lesson or a manifestation
that you are making progress – IF YOU LOOK FOR IT! No matter how
large or small, please record it in your Evidence Journal. It will
only take a few moments and will AUTOMATICALLY put you in the Flow.

Truly Caring for Your Success!

Dr. Robert Anthony

Read that again.  I’ll wait.

I’ve figured this one out:  Even though you don’t need to worry about “the accursed hows”, if you don’t relax when you’re manifesting, those “hows” can turn out pretty rotten.

You know [...]]]> The difference between something manifesting the hard way and something manifesting the easy way is the difference between desperation and relaxation.

Read that again.  I’ll wait.

I’ve figured this one out:  Even though you don’t need to worry about “the accursed hows”, if you don’t relax when you’re manifesting, those “hows” can turn out pretty rotten.

You know how all the gurus and LOA teachers, myself included, say not to worry about “how”?  Just put your order for what you want in to the Universe and leave the “how” up to it.  Right?  I even posted a channeled message about this very topic recently.  In that message, the angels/guides said to “let the Universe be your engineer, and you concentrate on being the designer.”

Which all makes perfect sense!

BUT… You know I always have a big but…!

I have noticed that, when I am desperate for something to be born or created or made manifest, I am likely to get it in a very difficult or unpleasant way.

Case in point: my move back to my hometown a couple of years ago.  I had always wanted to move home, since I moved away to Austin in 1983, but always had some really compelling reason why I had to stay in Austin.  Finally, in 2010, I was kicked out of Austin and sent packing by the Universe.  Circumstances arose that forced me to move and move pretty fast.  The move itself  was utterly horrendous, and I don’t want to dwell on those details, but suffice it to say I came pretty close to a complete break-down.  And the pain and suffering continued for months afterward.

Conclusion: I got what I wanted.  I got to move home.  But it was definitely “the hard way.”

Another example: My client was desperate to get out of her unhappy marriage. She prayed to get out of it somehow, some way, and she left the “how” up to the Universe.  Well, one day, a gay woman walked into her life and they fell madly in love.  But my client wasn’t actually gay; she was straight.  There then ensued several years, yes, years, of on-and-off with the gay woman.  They loved each other but both wanted the other to be something she just couldn’t be.  And so that relationship ended, and badly.  My client got what she wanted–out of the marriage.  But it was unquestionably “the hard way.”

What’s the message here?  When you are desperate for something to come through for you, you are likely to
a) wait a long time for it and
b) get it the hard way.

How do you get something “the easy way” instead?  You still leave the “how” up to the Universe, but you have to relax about what you want.

Desperation brings “the hard way”.

Relaxation brings “the easy way”.

More to come on this.  In the meantime, what do you think?  What has your experience been with manifesting the easy way and the hard way?  Please leave your comments below.

I started writing this because my personal 2012 started off with a BANG!  And [...]]]> Hello again!  As I’ve developed the last two posts containing manifestation tips and tools, I’ve found more and more that I can share with you.  So here’s still more of my informal manifestation guide.
Read Part 1 right here.
Read Part 2 right here.

I started writing this because my personal 2012 started off with a BANG!  And I wanted to share with you just how I did it, so you can get your own BANG!  for 2012 or any time.

Continuing with tips and tools to manifest what you want, here are a few more:

15.  Hypnosis -
I’m a fan.  In fact, I am studying right now to become a certified hypnotherapist, so that I can share with others what has been quite profound for me.  I loved the past-life regression sessions that I had with two different hypnotherapists.  In the very first one, I recalled 7 or 8 different past lives.  In another session, I recalled a number of lives, and went on later to find one of those people in history!  Very cool!  And no, it wasn’t Cleopatra or Genghis Khan.  It was someone who was more of a footnote, but a real person nonetheless!  But back to the value of hypnosis.  Through hypnosis, I’ve been able to break down old barriers that were put in place when I was young.  And that’s the point.  Everyone has subconscious barriers that can keep them from reaching their goals.  You may not know what they are, but your subconscious does, so you and your hypnotherapist will ask it:  What’s blocking this?  It’s a wonderful process and I do recommend it.

16. The daily check - 
No, not a check on something, not checking off the calendar, an actual check.  In England, I believe they spell it “cheque”.  Write yourself a check.  You may have heard the famous story of actor Jim Carrey writing himself a check for $20 million and carrying it around until he actually was paid $20 million for being in a movie.  This is a very simple manifestation tool.  I’ve written a check to myself.  I wrote it on a blank piece of paper, drew a rectangle, and wrote in the amount of money that I would like to come to me every day.  In the blank for the date, I wrote “Every day, 2012″.  In the section in the top left, where the person who is paying you would be represented, I wrote, “The Universe, Everywhere, The Mind of God 99999″.  And I signed it “The Universe,” because no person is the source of my income, no group of people, but the Universe is the source of my income.  And yours.  Write yourself a check.  You can make it in one lump sum like Jim Carrey did, or you can write a “daily check” like I did.  But write it down.  And don’t be afraid to make it REALLY BIG.  Then put it somewhere where you’ll see it every day.

17. Read everything -
Pretty simple.  Read any book or article or blog that you feel will be helpful.  You’ve heard/read me recommend Joe Vitale’s The Attractor Factor, I’m sure.  And I’ve recommended a number of other books and blogs, such as Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich, “The Secret”, Nan Akasha’s blog, anything by Abraham-Hicks, and the list goes on and on.  I’ve got shelves full of books on manifesting, Law of Attraction, modern spirituality, and both ancient and modern philosophy.  I noticed last year, when I started reading The Attractor Factor, there was a big shift.  I felt that the shift was not exclusively due to reading that book, but it certainly coincided with other events and catalysts.  So when I turn this manifestation guide into a book, you can add that to your library.  Oh, and of course, don’t miss my collection, available here, as well as on Amazon and other sources.

18. The magic money list -
This is something I made up.  Or I was inspired to do.  I’ve never heard or read about it anywhere.  And that’s because it started from my making a list of bills that were coming due.  I got out a 3″ x 3″ sticky note (I love sticky notes!) and wrote the date the bill was due or when I wanted to have the money, what it was for, and the amount.  Sort of like this:

1-15      Electric bill      $xxx
1-20     Cable bill           $xxx
1-27     Rent                    $xxx
1-17     Something fun $xx

Simple, just like that.  And I started adding the “something fun” and things that weren’t mandatory.   I drew a line at the bottom and put the total.  Then, at the bottom of the sticky note, I wrote, “This or more every day!”  Now, that total might be in the hundreds or the thousands.  Writing down that total amount as a possible daily income was very empowering!  It told the Universe that I was ready to receive that much!  And I posted the sticky note on my computer monitor.  Then, as each bill was paid or as the money came in, I would draw one line through that item, and put a check-mark next to it.  This was a simple process, and all I had in mind at the start was to have some idea of what needed to be paid in the next couple of weeks.  I celebrated just a little as each bill was paid.  I checked it off with just a little sense of triumph.  And guess what happened.  The money started to flow better and faster.  The bills got paid.  And I would find a little extra for something fun or to pay back a little something I had borrowed.  I still write my magic money note every two weeks or so and I really like it.  It’s not perfect–some items get carried over because they haven’t come in yet, and I’ve still got debt!  But I do believe that this little sticky note process has magic in it.  Try this for yourself or create your own variation.  And then let me know what happens!

You know, I started out to give you just half a dozen or so manifestation tools.  We’re now up to 18 in 3 parts!  So…  while this may be the end, there will probably be more.  And I’m pretty sure this is going to be a book.  So stay tuned!

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As I was sayin’, my personal 2012 has started off with a BANG!  And I wanted to share with you just how I did it, so you can get your own BANG!  (By the way, [...]]]> Here we are again, boys and girls!  As promised, here’s more of my informal manifestation guide.  Read Part 1 right here.

As I was sayin’, my personal 2012 has started off with a BANG!  And I wanted to share with you just how I did it, so you can get your own BANG!  (By the way, I drew my own graphic for this – like it?  Share in the comments.  Don’t worry; I know it’s not “real art”, but it suits my purposes here!)

Continuing with tips and tools to manifest what you want, here are a few more:

7. Affirmations - 
Right, I know, affirmations are trite, dumb, they don’t work, whatever.  And you may have heard (or read) me say that I used not to care much for them myself.  I used to think they were a “ritual” and I didn’t care for “rituals”.  But then one day, I drew an angel card that recommended affirmations, and I kind of sighed.  ”Affirmations.  Bleh.”  Then I heard a clear and kind angel voice that said, “Affirmations are about affirming, not about ritual.”  And I changed my attitude!  So I have used affirmations quite a bit, and I believe some of them have contributed to my current bang of success.  Try “I am rich and I am worthy, yes I am.”  And “I always have more money.”  Or success or happiness or physical comfort… you get the idea.

8.  Recognize everything -
Pay attention!  This is one of the biggest and best tips I can give you for manifestation–or just for a happier life.  Notice what’s happening around you and don’t be too quick to dismiss things as coincidence or imagination.  Could there be a message for you in everything you see, hear, and feel?  YES!  And there usually is.  So pay attention and then notice what happens.  Notice that money might come to you in different forms from what you would expect.  For example, not long ago, I held a Suzi-Q & A LIVE psychic event in a hotel meeting room.  When I arrived for the event, the salesperson had neglected to record it, so the room wasn’t ready.  Fortunately, it was still available and the staff hustled to get it ready for me.  And then the clerk announced a little gift:  I would be given 50% off the cost of the room, because they made a mistake.  Now, I had just set the intention to come out of the event with more money than I walked into it with.  I didn’t have any expectations about what form that “more money” would take.  But because of this simple error, I walked out with more than I walked in with!  I also had four people show up whom I didn’t expect.  And the gas for my car was less than I thought it would be.  So I wound up with more money than I started with–but do you see how you could miss that as being money coming in?  So recognize all the ways the Universe is sending you what you want.

9.  Feng Shui -
I am not a Feng Shui practitioner.  I leave that to the experts, and I highly recommend that you check out my friend, Belinda Mendoza, at Design for Energy.  You’ll find info about Feng Shui on her website and you can also sign up for her newsletters.  She’s brilliant!  And I don’t claim to be brilliant with Feng Shui, but I can tell you some things I’ve done or know about that have been effective for me.
a)  Clean and de-clutter:  In particular, keep these three areas clean – the stove and kitchen, the walkway to the main entrance of your home, and your bed/bedroom.  I usually make my bed every day just because I like the way it looks, but this is a principle of Feng Shui too.  And I confess that my kitchen is not always clean.  In fact, the busier I am (like now), the less attention it gets.  But I do try!  Clearing out clutter in general keeps the past from dragging you down.  And Belinda told me that dust represents the past–so get it out of there!
b)  Greenery at the front door:  I didn’t have any handy, so I cut out a “wreath” from a green file folder and stuck it on my front door.  Within a couple of hours, I had a new client.  Coincidence?  Well….  Remember that fresh/real is better than silk, but silk is better than plastic.  And your intentions and feelings are most important of all.
c)  Keep toilet lids down and bathroom doors shut:  I already kept the lids down for a lot of other reasons, so this one hasn’t made a difference for me recently, but you might find that it does.  Keeping drains plugged up can be a hassle, but it might keep your money from going down the drain!

10. Astrology - 
I can’t recommend enough that you get a good astrology reading, preferably one that addresses the current transits and their effect on your natal chart.  I know just a little more about astrology than I do about Feng Shui, but I know that there’s no way my current increase in energy and success has come without some heavenly shifts.  I know that Uranus, planet of generosity and surprise, is getting very close to my second house of income.  And the last time that happened, before it went retrograde last year, I was starting to feel some effects of that.  And understanding even as much as I do gives me the chance to do some things I might not otherwise do.  In other words, if you get a good astrology reading, you’ll know what opportunities to watch for, what setbacks you might avoid, etc.

11. Abraham -
Ah, the teachings of Abraham.  If you’re not already familiar, hie thee:  www.Abraham-Hicks.com.  Esther Hicks is an “interpreter” (her word) of Pure Source Energy, which, in this case, calls itself Abraham.  Abraham talks all about Law of Attraction and why you’re here and how to create your best life.  When I first heard Abraham speak a number of years ago, my first thought was, “Oh, good, someone is talking about this stuff I have always known!  Now I can talk about it too!”  They started to demystify the concepts of energy, vibration, and manifestation, and I was so thrilled that they paved the way for teachers like myself.  I don’t think I have ever disagreed with one thing they’ve presented.  Oh, and you can sign up for a daily quote from Abraham too.

12.  Focus on the good stuff - 
It has not escaped my attention that some people talk in negative terms all the time.  ”That won’t work.”  ”Things are terrible.”  ”I’m so worried about…”  ”I’m very disappointed about…”   Notice whether you are one of those and, if you are, STOP!  Start noticing every negative phrase you utter–or think–and replace those phrases with positive ones.  It takes practice but it’s far from impossible.  Now, what did you say?  ”This is such a good thing!”  That’s better.  Here’s a quick example:  I was recently cast in a play that I starred in when I was in high school.  This time, I got a bit part.  This is the first bit part I’ve had since I was 15!  (That’s a really long time ago.)  It’s a great part, though, lots of fun, the potential to really steal my one scene, not to mention that I am waaay too busy to learn 250 lines and be on stage the whole show and at every single rehearsal for the next six weeks!  Maybe the Universe knows what it’s doing after all…

13.  Gratitudinalize -
Yeah, yeah, you know about gratitude, right?   Maybe you have a gratitude journal or you say a daily prayer of gratitude.  Great!  I want to add a couple of things to that.  First of all, gratitude is for you.  Thanking is for the thanker.  Maybe not when you thank your friend for giving you a really nice gift.  Or a not so nice gift.  That’s for both of you.  But when you thank God, the Universe, your Higher Self, Spirit, or whatever you are thanking, that thanks is for you.  Why?  Because God and all the rest do not need your thanks.  They/It is not concerned with your gratitude, but when you say, “Thank you,” it makes a huge difference for you.  Here we are back to something that has worked for me–not long ago, I woke up every morning with “Thank you, thank you, thank YOU” in a conga rhythm playing in my head.  Pretty soon, it was a habit and, if I didn’t “hear” it, I would start it on my own.  This is one of my new habits.  Yeah, you could add this under “affirmations”.  It’s a good one.  So be grateful for everything you like and even some of what you don’t like.

14. Dream -
You may have read my recent blog post about dreams.  If not, you can enjoy it right here.   I’m not talking about your subconscious acting out while you sleep.  I’m talking about dreaming about what you want in your life.  Visioning, imagining, fantasizing, no matter what you call it, it’s really useful.  Brian Tracy wrote, “All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose.”  I am not a hard-core goal-setter.  I’ve read those business success books and been to the leadership seminars and so forth.  I did all that back in the 1980s and 1990s.  And, while the business success gurus offer some overlap into my more woo-woo world of Law of Attraction, I suggest you dream more dreamily.  Paint pictures in your mind of events and conversations, of feeling happy and successful according to your own definitions.  Dream of results, not “HOW” to get to them.  And let the Universe put the opportunities, people, and potential in your path.  Then follow your dreams right to those results!

If these points have spoken to you, or you’ve had results with tools like these, or if you have a different tool that’s been effective for you, won’t you share it with me and my readers?  I welcome your comments!

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As you may know, manifestation is not often a straight line.  It takes patience, courage, and the ability [...]]]> I’ve been talking about the Big Bang that 2012 brought into my life–or that I brought into my life!  And I’ve been trying to figure out how I did it, energetically-speaking, so I can share it with you.

As you may know, manifestation is not often a straight line.  It takes patience, courage, and the ability to follow your inner guidance.  This blog post is by no means an exhaustive manifestation guide, but I’ve put together some of the tools I have used that have created a “Big Bang” in my life!

I may not know you personally, but I suspect we have a lot of things in common.  I have worked with enough clients to know what most people go through on a regular basis.  I understand pretty well what your life is like, based on my experiences and those of my clients.  Most of us have money issues, and I am no exception.  I have a minority of clients who do not–and that’s another story, as to why they don’t struggle while the rest of us do.  Hold on, I’m going to add that to my list…

Okay, I’m back.  Where was I?  Oh, yes.  It’s also my job, my calling, my duty, and my privilege to give you information that will improve your life whenever I come across it!  Keep in mind that it’s never over, you’re never done creating your life.  You don’t just set up a lottery win (for example) and then sit in your chair watching TV for the rest of your life!  But once you get some momentum going, you can keep creating more and more of what you like and enjoy.  So here, in a few points, are some of the tools I’ve used to go from bored and struggling to busy and prosperous.

1.  Do everything - 
My angels recently put this little tidbit in my head.  I was wondering, what works?  Feng Shui, vision boards, affirmations, magic incantations, what?  What’s the best manifestation tool I can use?  What’s the ONE that works for me?  And the answer came back, “All of it.  All of it works, so do everything.  Do everything that you know of or can imagine, and it will help you create what you want.”  To that end…

2.  Write a letter to 2012 -
One of the things I thought of was to write a letter to 2012.  You could also write to this week or month or day or your whole life.  I chose to write to 2012, because, well, it’s 2012.  I’m still working on this letter to the “New Year” (it won’t be new for much longer), and it says things like, “By the end of you, I will have paid back all obligations, or at least have made a sizable dent in them.”  And “You’re already doing a great job of bringing me new opportunities.  For the rest of the year, I want to notice lots more great opportunities for me to enjoy my life.  I want to make more friends and more money…”  And “I’m excited about getting to go to these events…  Please help me to orchestrate those.”  You get the idea.  This is a way of focusing your attention clearly on what you really want.  Remember to stay positive!  Stay away from ideas like, “Dear 2012, this year, I really don’t want any more drama and I don’t want to gain any more weight.”  That’s a good way to get more of what you don’t want!

3.  The Law of Opposites - 
Neale Donald Walsch, author of the Conversations with God series, refers to this in his book, Happier than God.  He says that, any time you start to manifest something you want, you’ll get the opposite of it first.  I’m not sure if it happens quite like that, but I have definitely noticed times when I get a lot of opposite going on!  Know what I mean?   Walsch goes on to explain that the problem with this is that a lot of people give up at that point.  ”It didn’t work.  I was trying to create this, and instead I got that.  Pooh.”  He then points out that you have to hang in there and trust that what you are working for will come to be.

4.  Trust, faith, expectation -
“Faith” really means “expectation”.  When you expect something to happen, really know in your heart that it will, it will.  That’s what faith is.  That’s what trust is.  Try using expectation on things you actually like, rather than things you worry about.  (You might appreciate my post, “Can you create with fear?“.)

5.  3-D:  Three simple steps to getting what you want
I sometimes forget that I’m an expert!  Ever have that problem?  Well, check out my manifestation tool, 3-D, right here.  I find it to be successful much of the time.  And when it’s not, I know it’s only because I wasn’t holding my mouth right.  ;o)

6.  Nan Akasha -
I’ve recommended Nan on several occasions, and for good reason.  She has some great insights into bringing more money into your life.   Her video about looking for your car keys just cracked me up!  It really opened my eyes when she said, “When you’re looking for your car keys, you know they’re around there somewhere, and you don’t worry that you aren’t worthy of finding them.”  Brilliant!  Do you get that?  If you looked for money the way you look for your keys, do you think you might have better luck finding it?  Read/see more of Nan’s wisdom here.

And that’s not all!  Next time, I’ll have several more tools for you.  Stay tuned!

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