Read This First: How to Get the Most Out of This Book
I’m not sure why I can’t move on things,” my soon-to-be client said. “It’s like I’m stuck in quick sand, and though I can see myself sinking I can’t seem to motivate myself to move. I have no idea what to do with myself.”
I took a sip of coffee, shifted deeper into my chair, and asked her to tell me when things started to change. “When exactly did you feel like you were starting to drift away from yourself?”
“Gee, that’s a strange way to put it. But now that I think about it, I know exactly when it was.”
From there, we talked for more than an hour, and by the time we finished the conversation, she had a good idea of what this ‘unknown’ fugue enveloping her was about, and how we would begin to work together to help her get back in touch with her Truth–her soul–her spirit.
After working with many clients over the last five years, I’ve noticed that the markers are often the same–ejected from life and living; looking desperately for the answers in every new therapy, trend or prescription; feeling numb and stuck; loss of interest in physical things–dressing attractively, eating well, being intimate with friends and/or a lover; robotic emotions that never seem to penetrate the overall malaise; and other symptoms that many lump into the all mighty catch-all called depression.
When I started to understand how predictable our patterns are, I realized that high functioning adults, with much less effort than they are currently exerting to ‘try to get away from themselves,’ could easily follow this program and gain a great deal of relief from reconnecting to their True Selves. Is this a cure-all? No. Is it possible you might be clinically depressed? Yes. Am I a doctor? No. Have I seen some of the most tragic cases shift in as little as 30 days? Absolutely.
I’m inspired to share what I have learned from clients and my personal journey so you will know, without a shadow of doubt, that you are not alone. And, even more importantly, where you are is exactly where you are supposed to be. The idea of being alone is the biggest trap door our minds set before us. In our misery, we believe no one understands our unique pain and suffering. How could anyone understand such despair? We create stories about how we must keep going and ‘acting’ like everything is okay. We deny ourselves of even the most basic courtesy to stop and rest for a while.
When you combine the idea of being alone with the false notion that you must ‘get away’ from where you are right now, you have a recipe for spinning out of control in your head–and in life.
I hope by seeing how common these ideas are that you will:
- Realize that you are not alone in your feelings;
- Recognize that your feelings are actually your gateway to living again;
- Know that by gently working with yourself you can return to the True You;
- Expect your life to improve;
- Embrace the greater possibility that is reserved especially for you;
- Begin to dream again about how sweet life can be when you are actually living it; and
- Realize that your life begins today and it begins with you.
My desire is to bring you a program that will provide a map to navigate the ditch, mine it for gold and jump back into your life. You can do this on your own terms. I noticed with myself and others that many of us are very successful, yet we endured treks to the ditch more often than we would like. Creating a practical, yet fun and inspiring program is how this book came to be.
A client once called me the Queen of Dreams and I love that I can be a visionary catalyst for so many to believe in the beauty of their dreams–and themselves again. The Queen of Dreams is one part grandmotherly love, one part believing spirit and one part Truth seer–just what all dreamers could use when planting the seeds of their dreams!
How to Get the Most Out of This Book
I shared my story in the Preface about reconnecting to my divine essence and God. I simply asked. That’s all it requires. You could ask God to come back to you and begin living your essential nature today. By doing this, you connect to your infinite nature and everything in this Universe. You could ask, connect and be living life as a lottery win in as little as five minutes from now. This is the shortcut to the divine. You ask God to guide your life and then you follow your prompts. It’s the easiest path I know of, and of course, I am telling you because I want you to live your most sacred life. When you feel and move from the love you are and the love that created you, life is simply a party of love!
If, however, your mind is busy and demands much attention (as mine did when I was in the ditch), the exercises in this book will guide you back to your divine connection. You do this by letting go of the things you’ve taken on as your own that are not the True You. This book is a comprehensive toolkit created over years of working with clients. Only work with the sections that speak to you.
This book asks you to stop often and reflect on what you believe, but when I say you, I don’t mean the you that is your thinking, rational mind. I mean the you that you know you are. The part of you that yearns, the part of you that is restless, the part of you that is eager to start living again. This part of you is behind the scenes. If you are serious about getting back to the True You and jumping back into life, then grab a pen and work the program. Often we can confuse the idea of ‘reading about doing something’ with actually doing something. Our mind feels like it has done something when we buy a book, but that one action is just the first step. If we feel uncomfortable, we go buy a book so we’ll ‘feel better,’ but once we feel better then there’s no more action taken. That’s akin to reading a cookbook and expecting dinner to be served!
I challenge you to put yourself first and to love yourself enough to peer into your amazing soul. And, don’t give me any excuses about not having time to work the program because you have plenty of time already. And, by following the program, you’ll have even more time to do what you want than you ever imagined. You’ll be able peel away all the life substitutes that have been stealing away the lottery win called your life.
As you work the program, you will encounter:
- Personal Stories: These stories are from real people who, just like you, came back from the ditch and reunited with life.
- Crystal Clear Clarity: These exercises ask you to be honest with yourself, and to get clear about what you really believe about yourself, your life and your core beliefs.
- Right Here, Right Now: These exercises not only ask you to reflect on your Truth, they also ask you to take action.
- True You Questions: These are questions to answer from your Truth and to work with your soul.
- True You Tool: These tools are easy ways to connect to the True You, and include meditations, simple ways to deal with everyday challenges and other coping mechanisms that make room for you to be your most authentic self.
This book is written to meet you right where you are. It starts out in the ditch and gently guides you toward higher, lighter ground where you can be found. Trust yourself and go with the parts that call to you, leaving the others behind. Your soul already knows who you are–this book only helps you to remember.
What to Expect After Reading This Book
My sincere desire is that you will feel more like ‘you’ when you are done working this program. When you are connected to your inner self, you will find God’s love there too. This divine connection is a joyful place of knowing that makes it easier to trust. I know that if you work this program you will enjoy increased awareness, more joy and greater happiness about all that you are and the life you are creating each and every day.
You likely will feel safer in the world. This can lead to feelings of more trust and an ability to share more of who you are with others. Your level of expansion is up to you; how far you go is your choice. I know that wherever you are now is exactly the right place for you to dream a new dream. I also know that your desire is the catalyst for all that you are moving toward.
When I encountered my lowest days in the ditch, I would drag myself out of bed and pray for a message that would get me through the hours ahead. Often, the message would come in the form of a book title and a page number. Each message made the minutes more bearable and with each one I grew stronger. I am so grateful for the wonderful authors who have written books full of inspiring and encouraging messages. They held the flashlight for me as I fumbled around trying to find my way back to the path. I hope this book acts as a light for those who are asking to find their own light.
You are the winning ticket, yet you must be present to win. Not only that, but you must play the game of life daily to feel like your life is the lottery each and every day.
Will you awaken to all that you are and all that you can be? I hope so…the world is waiting for you–the True You!
