Judy Goodman

    How Do You Empower Yourself?

       What is it that empowers you?  There are many events in our lives that can take away our power.  The good news is that we always have a choice to retake authority over our own lives – WE ALWAYS HAVE THE ABILITY TO EMPOWER OURSELVES.  Take a good look at your life and ask yourself how it is working for you.

 I AM EMPOWERED WHEN I…

• …find time to pray/meditate and connect with the God source as I understand it;

•  …remember I am not alone and I am loved beyond even my own understanding;

•  …forgive myself and forgive others, UNCONDITIONALLY;

•  …understand the painful experiences of my life are not meant to be a punishment, but an opportunity to learn and grow;

•  …give of myself without restraint and limitations;

•  …allow the child within me to be a part of my life;

• …when I honor others and when I am honorable;

•  …and so forth.   

Write down some of the things you wish to change as you are retaking authority in your own life. 

Since we are each a part of the Creator, it is reasonable to assume that deep within ourselves is the answer to every question we will ever ask."

Judy Goodman

 Without Forgiveness We  Cannot Move Forward  

 FORGIVENESS STATEMENTS'

I forgive myself for anything I may have done wrong, in this life or in any other life.  I accept the lessons, I am at peace with them and I release them.

  I forgive any person who may have harmed me in any way, in this life or in any other life.  I accept the lessons, I am at peace with them and I release them.

(It is one thing to read these words and repeat them over and over.  You must move into the space of speaking from your heart.  Use this as a guide,  you can change the words around if you want to, but speak from your heart and soul.  Until all life's situations truly matter to you, until you speak from your heart and soul, nothing will change for you.)

NOW YOU CAN RECLAIM AUTHORITY OVER YOUR LIFE BY GIVING YOURSELF PER-MISSION TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT YOU WANT TO CHANGE.  USE THE FOLLOWING AS A GUIDE IN HELPING YOU THINK OF THE THINGS YOU WANT TO GET BACK IN CHARGE OF...

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It can happen so quickly; it is up to you!

       As you begin the process of making changes, take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments.  Never measure yourself against the experience of another person.  For some of  us, an accomplishment might be  as simple as not giving into 'rage or anger' because of events of our lives.  It might be helpful if you make a list of them and decide which ones were fulfilling; which accomplishments gave you great satisfaction.  It is also important to change our thought process when we are dealing with our problems, no matter what they might be.  Our words are our power!  The words we speak become our reality so it is important to be careful of the things we speak into our mind, body and spirit.

        As you begin the process of changing your words; take a moment to identify and eliminate the things that drain you.   Before you eliminate anything in your life, HEAL the situation first.  Don't just walk away from a painful situation, give it the attention that it needs, heal it within your own heart or you may find yourself repeating it.  After all, these events serve as teachers and help us accomplish our 'soul contract' of this life.

        An example of speaking a reality into your mind, body spirit would be:  When we continue to say to someone, "I am sick and tired of this whole situation."   In saying this we are programming our body to become "sick and tired."  When you continue to lament and say how lonely you are, the loneliness will grow and overwhelm you.  Change your thought process, get busy and allow the process to complete itself.  Do you see how simple it might be to change the course of our pains and illness?

        Your words can create your pain and suffering!  If you do not face your issues and deal with them, you may be creating your 'dis-ease' which may become your disease and illness.  Is this the way you want to live your life? Many times we overcomplicate our healing process; It is important to keep the 'healing' as simple and basic as you can.

       Never forget how important your words are to your children and/or companion.  The important people in your life will rise to your level of expectations.  If you tell your children how "stupid" or how "bad" they are, they will meet almost all of your expectations.  Do not make negative comments about someone; This is particularly true where children are concerned.  Sometimes we forget that the ears of children seldom miss anything.  If you speak negative thoughts - and they hear you, those words will serve to reinforce that behavior.  Always find good and complimentary things to say to your special people, they will rise to the great heights you place before them. You teach by example, not by words.

       Teach by example, not by your words.  When you are ready to make the changes in your life, ask yourself 'what things absolutely need my help now'?  Make a list so you can update it occasionally and be more aware of the progress you are making.   When you reach a place of forgiveness, peace and love within your spirit, those around you will be able to see the difference and will want to know what you did to change. The changes are often so apparent that others will ask what new vitamin you are taking.

        Very often in our every day life it feels very much like we are juggling many different situations.  Some people are more adept at juggling than others.  Once in a while you may need to stop juggling and start living.  Remember that, in all things, you have a choice.  It is okay to drop a ball once in a while; it is okay to make a mistake sometimes.  It is through our adversities that we grow and learn just how strong we really are. You do not have to be perfect!  If you feel as though you have made mistakes, consider this... The real tragedy of making a mistake would be in continuing the situation and not learning from the experience.

        Now that you have begun the changes and are facilitating the healing process, remember that every good thing requires nurturing.  With regard to the good things of your life, honor them and nurture them.   Seek out new experiences and create new expressions of the magnificent soul that you truly are.