April 8-14 Manifesting Masters - Page 5

[catgirl]

Originally Posted by Annikate

What happened to me after I became a parent!? : REally? I'm starting to see a HUGE shift in my SELF after becoming a mom. Weird. Only lately have I started feeling like my *old self* again. Has anyone else noticed this?

Well....a friend of mine (also an ENer) said to me, "About three weeks after you stop nursing, you'll wake up one day and say to yourself, "OMG, where have I BEEN?"

Happened to me!

[ShannonCC]

Originally Posted by Annikate

What happened to me after I became a parent!? : REally? I'm starting to see a HUGE shift in my SELF after becoming a mom. Weird. Only lately have I started feeling like my *old self* again. Has anyone else noticed this?

I don't know. I don't mean to negate what anyone else is experiencing, but I don't want to be my "old self" again. I like me better now Being a parent is hard at times (especially since I had PPD with both of 'em) and yes, I'm realizing I've left some things behind that I am working on getting back, but I've also gained things (I mean personality-wise and emotional things - not just my kids ). You could not pay me enough to be the person I used to be and part of that is because of becoming a mom. I really feel like I'm getting better all the time Sorry if that sounds conceited, but . . . oh well, it's just true! You know, I wish everyone was blessed enough to feel that way so you know what, I'm not going to apologize for it .

But yes, in some ways I understand what you mean. I am making more time for the things I want to do and be now instead of just trying to keep my head above water like when the kids were younger (my youngest and last is turning 5 next month). Like emailing the local Buddhist center and finding out all the mediation classes I was interested in are drop in friendly, Whoo hoo!

And goodness, I hope I don't have to wait til the boy weans to discover myself, I don't think he's going to do that til he's in college. Well, unless he goes to the University in town, then maybe we can manage to continue

[Avena]

Hey mamas, may i join in?

I need to manifest some positive intentions in my life right now!

[MsChatsAlot]

Originally Posted by Avena

Hey mamas, may i join in?

I need to manifest some positive intentions in my life right now!

Absolutely. There's always room for more manifesters!!!

[sphinxie]

Phooey, I turned the computer off last night, forgetting that I had a post I was writing.

I went to a religious ceremony today, and afterwards we were hanging out (and sampling homemade raspberry mead!!) and then some of the people brought out a surprise... a little black kitten!!!! They are kitten foster parents, so he's still being bottle fed... he was fed and then he scampered around and practiced his predatory skills on all of us.

Now one of the things I've been manifesting has been a kitten, just the right kitten for us, as young as possible while still being a healthy age to be homed. And I'd been thinking recently--DH too I think--that a black one would be especially nice. This one isn't our kitten mainly because he's spoken for, so this was a sign... a little, fuzzy, wriggling sign! Plus, the people said we could get a kitten through them even without the official permission from our building. (We have unofficial permission.) I think we will still wait... there are so many factors up in the air still... but it's nice to be reminded that the universe is working on it!

[KoalaMama]

Originally Posted by ShannonCC

Melanie! (KoalaMama) I got the video yesterday! Thank you I haven't watched it yet but maybe when we get back from the inlaws I'll sit down and pop it in Thank you so much!

Yay! I hope you enjoy it. You'll have to keep us posted on all your new creations!

Ok, now I'm wondering how many other LOA type etsy things there are I don't have a shop yet but yeah, some of my ideas are LOA and switch word inspired Does anyone else have any shops or other websites to share? We can link to a business site in a post right?

I created this Cafe Press shop a couple months back. I still have designs to do and a domain name to redirect, but there's the start. http://www.cafepress.com/gratitudegear

Avena - welcome!

sphinxie... That kitten sounds adorable! I'm with you - loving the signs of the universe!

[KateSt.]

MORNING MAMAS!!!

Originally Posted by MsChatsAlot

Who was it? I didn't even notice! But I love it!
I would have guessed it was my wedding planner, C.Crunchy...but she hasn't been around today!!!

(I can't believe someone didn't beat me to it!)

Melanie---WOW! You've been busy!!!

Welcome Avena and Mamaautumn!!! You're in a great place!!!

[KoalaMama]

Oh! Welcome Mamaautumn! (So much going on here, I always feel I'm forgetting something!)

[annalily]

Originally Posted by Taradactyl3

Also you might be interested...My DH and I are already making lists of possible names. We have a boy name we both love which incorporates my grandpop's memory. But I think this is a girl and we don't have a girl name. So I just laid in bed the other night and told the babe that I wanted her to let me know of a name she might like. That night I dreamed a dream with a girl's name. I suggested it to DH and he really likes it. Pretty cool huh?

Tara

VERY cool!

Originally Posted by sarahlyao

subbing now that i finally have enough posts to get here.

sarah

Originally Posted by siddie

I have been wanting to get a small dog for my 7 yo son for some time now. We tried fostering pups for the humane society(none seemd right for us) and I have been watching the newspaper/craigslist. I really wanted a small, spunky, Benji type but all the humane society ever had was some sort of pitbull mix; purebreds here are $1200.

So, the other day I had a "feeling" and a little voice telling me to
*go* to the humane society when they opened and we found the CUTEST little 8 lb terrier mix named Gizmo. He looks like a little gremlin but is spunky and loving and gentle. Picture an old man's fumanchu moustache with severe protruding underbite and bulging eyes with a twinkle. He is a youngster around 6 mos to 1 year but not as needy as a puppy. Craig loves him, wish I could post a pic.

Now I am going to manifest my perfect man! Hope I meet him soon, waiting for the "feeling" ...

I love the dog story!


Ok, I can't believe I missed yesterday and ya'll are already on pg 5!

I love the bead idea too!

[captain crunchy]

Morning all!

We had an absolutely wonderful day yesterday and I am grateful! I even talked to my mom about getting ahold of one of my Grandmother's rosaries --- Billie-joe, you have inspired me because our grandmothers sound VERY similar in spirit and in how they lived their lives -- my Grandmother was a devout Catholic as well (we are not catholic but respect the faith) -- and I would LOVE to have one of her rosaries and use each bead to think of something we are grateful for etc --- I'm going to stalk my aunts down and see if they will give me one (I think she only had two or three so I dunno)

If not, I love the prayer bead idea too -- we are going to do that the next chance we can get to a craft/bead store --

The swap sounds awsome for the individual beads or even necklaces -- personally I think we should do a bead swap because it fits it with everyone's financial level etc to go buy one kick @aa bead that they put their love into etc, and it gets sent to whoever -- but then I guess beads are pretty inexpensive and easy to get so whatever let me know, I'm in --

I even have a few people I want to make necklaces for already --my Florida gals Tara and Terri... and Kate, who I just have to say is the most amazing person -- THANK YOU for your continuing kindness and for reaching out to me always....

My intentions for the week:

To continue doing things to help strengthen dh's and I bond as a couple

To be a fun, patient, loving, CREATIVE mama to dd who I think is getting a wee bit bored with our usual activities

To get geared up for treasure mapping -- finish decluttering and cleaning, get my magazines

To get moments and continue taking advntage of moments for SELF CARE...



I missed you mamas! *hugs*

[indigenousmama]

Originally Posted by captain crunchy

Morning all!

We had an absolutely wonderful day yesterday and I am grateful! I even talked to my mom about getting ahold of one of my Grandmother's rosaries --- Billie-joe, you have inspired me because our grandmothers sound VERY similar in spirit and in how they lived their lives -- my Grandmother was a devout Catholic as well (we are not catholic but respect the faith) -- and I would LOVE to have one of her rosaries and use each bead to think of something we are grateful for etc --- I'm going to stalk my aunts down and see if they will give me one (I think she only had two or three so I dunno)

i was raised catholic, but don't consider myself at all religious now either. and i did go through a period in my life where i really rebelled against religion. in recent years, and especially since learning about LoA, i have a new respect for religion. i had a lovely conversation last week with my daughter's schoolteacher about different religions and cultures and finding respect for the differences and the commonality that ties us all together. she is Jewish and was celebrating passover last week.

the rosary is nice a momento for me from my grandmother. i also have some Tibetan prayer beads that i bought years ago, they are nice and simple. just simple wooden beads tied together on string.

i posted a picture on my blog of my daughters prayer beads she made at school, very cute!

[Annikate]

Originally Posted by catgirl

Well....a friend of mine (also an ENer) said to me, "About three weeks after you stop nursing, you'll wake up one day and say to yourself, "OMG, where have I BEEN?"

Happened to me!

I think I can relate!

[Sepia]

Originally Posted by siddie

So, the other day I had a "feeling" and a little voice telling me to
*go* to the humane society when they opened and we found the CUTEST little 8 lb terrier mix named Gizmo.

This is the same way we got our dog about 4 years ago! I had a dream about her, even what her name was, and found her at the humane society the next day. she was about the same age as Gizmo as well.


I can't remeber who said they do bead work and volunteered to make the bracelets/necklaces, but thank you for that generous offer. I hope we decide to take you up on it because i know nothing about beading

[Annikate]

Originally Posted by ShannonCC

I don't know. I don't mean to negate what anyone else is experiencing, but I don't want to be my "old self" again. I like me better now Being a parent is hard at times (especially since I had PPD with both of 'em) and yes, I'm realizing I've left some things behind that I am working on getting back, but I've also gained things (I mean personality-wise and emotional things - not just my kids ). You could not pay me enough to be the person I used to be and part of that is because of becoming a mom. I really feel like I'm getting better all the time Sorry if that sounds conceited, but . . . oh well, it's just true! You know, I wish everyone was blessed enough to feel that way so you know what, I'm not going to apologize for it .

Just so there is no misunderstanding here . . .

I have recreated myself many times in my life and YES, there is a time that I would not want to go back to (to that old Self). I am not talking about that. I am NOT talking about lamenting the things I *left behind* etc....

I'm talking about something entirely different.

And I hope that you are not suggesting that I don't feel blessed like you do simply because I posted about getting my *self* back.

Forgive me if I'm taking this too personally or out of context, but that's the way it came across to me.

[Sepia]

Originally Posted by ShannonCC

I really feel like I'm getting better all the time Sorry if that sounds conceited, but . . . oh well, it's just true! You know, I wish everyone was blessed enough to feel that way so you know what, I'm not going to apologize for it .

yay Shannon! that is awesome

[MsChatsAlot]

Thanks KateSt.
I you!

I'm excited about finding some beads that really represent who I am. Who was it that said she was willing to make them?

And thanks for the link to that site Pat, that jewellery is stunning!

Happy Manifesting everyone!

[Sepia]

Originally Posted by Annikate

Forgive me if I'm taking this too personally or out of context, but that's the way it came across to me.

I don't think she meant it that way

I totally understand what you meant about getting your self back ( i think ) to me it was about finally having time for introspection and self-care. I couldn't find the balance between caring for my little ones and caring for myself until my youngest was about 4 or 5. she's 6.5 now

[Linda on the move]

Did everyone have a fun easter with their families? We've manifested $ and my DDs needed new spring clothes, so we put $ in some of the easter eggs, and then took them shopping for new clothes! They had so much fun having their own cash, deciding what to get, and paying themselves.

Originally Posted by ShannonCC

Yeah, there were many things I didn't connect with on Flylady but some of her stuff is spot on. And now I'm pretty sure she's got the LOA thing going, even if she doesn't use the term

YES! I think her whole declutter thing is very LOA -- clutter attracts more clutter. Also, her focas on cleaning one thing, keeping it clean, and then allowing that clean thing to attract more clean things (a clean sink attracts a clean counter, and so on). She's also very big on planning your time to clean, time with your family, and time for yourself, which is really the same thing as setting intentions.

Originally Posted by Annikate

Only lately have I started feeling like my *old self* again. Has anyone else noticed this?

I'm the same way. I felt like I lost myself for years, and I now I have myself back Part of it for me was that when I was single and childless, I felt that I could create my life to be whatever I wanted (even though I didn't call it LOA), but after joining my life to someone else's and bringing children into the world, I felt like I had exchanged that freedom for a lot of responsibility. Coming to realize that I can still create y life the way I want it, but that creating it WITH OTHER PEOPLE was what I wanted was huge for me!

Originally Posted by ShannonCC

yes, I'm realizing I've left some things behind that I am working on getting back, but I've also gained things (I mean personality-wise and emotional things

I know what you mean! I've grown so much over the years, and now I'm integrating the best of me as mother with the best of me as a person, rather than seeing those as some how incompatable.

Originally Posted by Avena

Hey mamas, may i join in?

I need to manifest some positive intentions in my life right now!

:

Is there something specific you are manifesting, or general postive experiences?

[hula]

Every week I "intend" to be productive, but at the end of the week I look around and wonder what I've done all week. So I'm going to list some intentions here. It will help, I know.

This week, I will:

* read one chapter of "Creating Money" each morning
* listen to mediation CD or Holosync demo CD at least two days
* put away Easter stuff (today!)
* start listing stuff of ebay
* shred bag of papers
* do some kind of general housework daily (other than cooking, dishes and laundry)
* take donation bag to thrift store
* make necessary phone calls
* finish taxes (almost done, but need to make phone call first)
* make and eat more healthful foods and less junk

OK, I'm off to clean up the rest of the kitchen from yesterday's company and read my chapter.

[captain crunchy]

I understand what shannopn meant but I totally understand what you meant too Terri (annikate) --

I love who I am and who I have become and I don't regret or *wish* I was someone else etc --

However, there are parts of my *old self* I do want back since having dd -- so I can completely understand Terri -- for example, I used to be a voracious reader -- before dd, I could read 2 books a day and retain them -- there is nothing I love more (well few things) than devouring a good book -- fiction, nonfiction, LOA, whatever... and now with dd -- man, I think it takes me about three weeks to finish a book (if I finish one at all) --

-- stuff like that I can really relate to -- so while I am not sitting around regreting anything, there are some things I am very much looking forward to getting back to within and about myself that will be possible when dd gets to a place where she can play alone for a few minutes (even if I am in the room) or able to spend a few more hours with daddy and things of that nature....