I have mentioned before that any time we make a decision, especially one that involves inner changes, our own resistance shows up to try to deter us from taking action. It’s the inertial energy or the “ghost of the-way-things-were” before we made the decision to change or to move in a different direction. And it manifests as opposition from others,…
Author: Yol Swan
The Miraculous Power of Your Attention
I recently read an article that mentioned that the human attention span is now about 9 seconds and that it keeps shrinking, thanks to the internet and modern technology. Well, if I can grab your attention for a little longer and have you think about it for a moment, 9 seconds is the attention span of a small fish! I…
Make 2012 Your Year of Awakening
The end of the year 2012 marks the end of the Mayan Calendar. This information has now become mainstream, thanks to the incredible communication resource that is the internet. Of course, some have interpreted this to mean the end of the world and have used it to spread a sense of fear and doom to continue attempting to control others,…
Welcome a New Year With Love and Positive Energy
New Year’s celebrations are festive and hopeful. We get together with friends or family, ready to let go of the year that is over and to welcome the one that is about to begin, with new expectations and desires. It is also a time to reflect on what we have accomplished, what we may have had to overcome, and how…
Discover and Trust Your Inner Compass
We’ve all been equipped with an internal compass to navigate the complexities of our physical reality. It is by far the most sophisticated and valuable tool you could have asked for. From making difficult decisions regarding a moral dilemma to knowing how to treat others, your inner compass points toward the most energy efficient and effective response and course of…
Living In Gratitude: Changing Your Life Story
At the beginning of each year I encourage my readers to pick one word to focus their attention on and energize it with affirmations throughout the year, as opposed to making a typical list of New Year’s Resolutions (see The Power of Affirmation). Similarly, instead of simply giving thanks at the table on Thanksgiving, while enjoying a special meal with…
The Mystical Significance of 11/11/11
You may have heard about the predictions from the Mayan Calendar and all the planetary changes we are on the verge of. Some people believe that the end of the Mayan Calendar in December of 2012 refers to the end of the world. Others believe it is the beginning of a new era. I have read that it matches other…