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A Spiritual Oasis:

Encouragement for Overcoming Life's Biggest Challenges

Debra Oakland
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Living in Courage

Copyright 2008 Debra Oakland All rights reserved. No part of this eBook may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the author. Produced in the United States of America

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CONTENTS

Endorsements

About the Author

Chapter 1

Lets Start A Conversation

Chapter 2

When Will My Life Change?

Chapter 3

Appearances vs. Opportunities

Chapter 4

In the Silence

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Endorsements

Debra Oakland has clearly written Living in Courage from the heart. This is a book that guides people to summon the courage to face life's biggest challenges. You will find wonderful nuggets that you can apply to your life now.
~ David Riklan, Founder of SelfGrowth.com, the #1 Self Improvement Website on the Internet www.SelfGrowth.com

Living in Courage is a masterpiece that speaks directly to the human spirit. Debra Oakland has gifted us with a rare glimpse into the secret, untapped chambers of our true selves. She invites us to wake up to our magnificence. She illustrates clear, concise ways to face difficult times and turn tragedy into triumph. As you journey on the path to pursuing your dreams and following your passions, the poetic words in Living in Courage are likewise and loving words from a best friend. She speaks honestly and inspires you to discover greater aspects of yourself. A must read for all dream-makers, their clients and friends!
~ Phil Johncock, Award-Winning Author & Educator www.GeniusCourse.net

Debra Oakland has used her craft to guide you through the process of gathering your courage to live your best life. Her own courage and remarkable ability to summon light and love for the benefit of others allows her to share the principles that can provide you the tools to begin living your most authentic life now! Living in Courage is a MUST read. What are you waiting for? Your best life is waiting!
~ Nicole McKinney, Marketing Consultant, bcad Group nicole.mckinney@sympatico.ca

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Debra Oakland speaks of courage, but truly she speaks to our heart, giving us a glimpse of the true power of courage that we can all call upon during times of need.
~ Lennie Appelquist, Founder of FreeMarket Media Group, http://freemarketmediagroup.com

Before you take anyone's advice, always look at the results they're getting. Debra Oakland is a radiant example of how to overcome some of life's greatest tragedies and triumph by living with courage of the heart. In Living In Courage she shares with you some of the invaluable practical tools she has obviously used very successfully in her own life and how you too can use them to reach your own peace and fulfillment.
~ Caroline Reynolds, author of Spiritual Fitness www.CarolineReynolds.com

To me Debra Oakland rocks. She is a very special person. Brave, determined and caring, all of which comes out in Living In Courage, a book we can all learn something from. I have only known Debra for a few months, but she has on more than one occasion supported and motivated me (kicked my ass!) to keep on doing the things in life that I have sometimes been afraid to try. By writing Living In Courage, Debra has used her special talents to bring the same support and motivation she has given me, to everyone seeking ways to live their life with passion and fulfillment. My advice to everyone is to try Living In Courage with Debra as your guide.
~ Steve Tallamy, Genuine guy sometimes stumbling his way through life www.mind-developer.com

Debras inspiring words have given me a much needed boost to remember to look within for my answers and to remember that everything stems from love. Especially self love. Taking that special quiet time for myself each day, I know will make a huge difference in my life.
~ Andrea Susan Glass, Ghostwriter of Information Products www.WritersWay.com

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Living In Courage both inspires and encourages us to take those first steps towards embracing our true selves and transforming our lives. Debra Oakland shares her life, her heart, and her wisdom to help you find the necessary courage to overcome fear and limiting beliefs, to experience lasting joy, and to realize your unlimited potential. No matter how many times you read Living In Courage, you will always discover new wisdom that enables you to more easily live the abundant life you've always dreamed of.
~ Chris Cade, Spiritual Author and Mentor www.Spiritual-Short-Stories.com

I have known Debra Oakland through most of the years when she faced the fearful situations she describes in her book. Her courage, and the courage of her husband Cody, have been undeniable and inspiring. And a few years ago, when I was faced with a life-altering medical challenge, and was afraid, she offered her support and compassion and prayers to me. And I was less afraid, and I survived, and I am grateful. Debra does the things she tells us we can do. She knows whereof she speaks. If courage is contagious, Debra is a carrier. Her book is a valuable souvenir of times past, and a reassuring guide through times to come. Please read it; we will all be better for it!
~ Donald Hendricks, Artist, Legacy Designs & Publishing www.paperdolls.com

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About the Author Imagine this: over a 6-year period, I lost my 21-year old son, my unborn baby girl in my 8th month of pregnancy, 2 brothers to AIDS, and my father. I could have given up, felt sorry for myself, made it about me, instead I asked myself what each one of them would have wanted for me, and that was to live a life of courage, to encourage others, to have a wonderful life.

Hello, my name is Debra Oakland. I am all about Living in Courage. This subject fascinates me because of all the possibilities it presents. Courage means different things to different people all over the world. To navigate through this world we live in requires a certain amount of courage from each of us. I hope you will join me in my exploration.

You may learn from what I have to share in this eBook and I hope you will share your thoughts, stories and experiences that have required courage in your life. Many people are looking for answers to some of lifes biggest questions. Your stories can make a big difference in another persons life.

I am blessed to live in Laguna Beach, California with my husband Cody. We both feel grateful for so much in our lives. The words

Encourage, In Courage and Living In Courage have come up every

morning for months now. These words come up in my dreams, my


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thoughts and they follow me around like a small child tugging on my pant leg wanting immediate attention. I am intrigued, interested and eager to explore this subject, not knowing where it will lead, but knowing in my heart it will be an incredible journey down a path of love and light.

On my website at www.LivinginCourageOnline.com I look forward to sharing stories, conversations and photos as we walk down a road together with like minded people who want to live in a world filled with Encouragement. Imagine a world where we all support each other, pursuing our dreams, being fearless and courageously moving forward towards our passion.

Each one of us has the capacity to make choices that will change not only our lives, but the lives of others. What could be better than that! Since we are always growing and expanding, this will just get better and better. I am on a journey of discovery. Wont you join me?

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Lets Start A Conversation

I would like to start a conversation with you. How do you think and feel as you move about the day? Where are your thoughts and feelings being directed? As you have a dialogue with yourself, what are you talking about and where is your

attention going?

Why is it so hard to let go of judgment of ourselves and others? Habits are hard to break, especially if they are ingrained from a very young age. Judgment is one that sneaks in, sometimes very quietly, and often is as glaring as a neon sign.

You see experiences as rich, valuable, bad, awful and everything in between. Why do we have this habit of needing to label everything, to place everything in a category? When you place assessments, labels and evaluations on your experiences, these influences or labels create what is feeding back to you. When you see a movie, you are asked if it was it good or bad. The same with relationships, vacations, restaurants, people in your life and every arena you participate in. We label, label, label.

I believe this locks it all away inside us and does not serve us. What if we chose a middle ground? Most people now agree that thoughts become things when fueled with feelings and emotions. We are told that there are universal principles and formulas, such as mathematical or scientific formulas, that when applied effectively produce exacting results. What if thoughts married and blended with deep, rich feeling to become things? Imagine if this were
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true for you? What if you became conscious of all you are thinking and feeling as you move about your day? How might your life be different?

Nip the negative in the bud. Face it and say, You have no power over me. I am stronger than you. Think about what molds you, strengthens you, prepares you and makes you a better person. The challenges we have frustrate us and can seem never ending. Because we judge people, places and things, we limit ourselves without realizing it. It seems like the minute we label, we put the lid onpositive or negative. What if we could see all of our experiences as valuable, as a gift, even if we dont understand them or realize there was some value in going through them? Our challenges are really an integral part of the growth process.

If we can walk the middle ground, perhaps this will groom us to be set free. What if we take the lid off of these experiences? Perhaps we wont keep going through the same challenges again and again. Taking the lid off can mean forgiving yourself and others, loving yourself, strengthening who you are and opening to a whole new you, providing a different outlook on life. If we want change, we have to start somewhere. The answers are inside of us.

We can control our attention by the intentions we set. How does your attention sometimes take a detour into a place that is less than desirable? Be honest. What experiences are coming up over and over again? Maybe revisit that place in you, and see it as a reflection of the past as you release it. Be gentle with yourself. Intention regulates Attention. Set your intentions, determine what you will become, what you will manifest, what you will do to make a difference in this world. By setting your intentions first, you are

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qualifying, and not labeling. Choose experiences that serve you where you are, and sculpt yourself into the person you want to be.

There is a law of continuity and momentum. Give yourself all the time you need to change. See and feel what you want as living pictures. Most people want change yesterday and have no patience with the process of growth and self mastery. Change your dialogue from I cant or I wont to I can and I will. We are very powerful within ourselves and can raise ourselves to great heights of attainment.

If we let love be the driving force in everything we think, do, say and feel, our lives will transform. Love your humanity. Love every part of it. We are great at nurturing, caring and supporting others, but when it comes to ourselves, sometimes we fall short. Give yourself permission to be supported, nurtured and loved. Make this a quiet dialogue inside yourself, and realize that what you place your intention/ attention on is feeding your experiences back to you.

Every conclusion we make radiates through us, and people pick up on it. If we could stand balanced between the masculine and feminine within ourselves, we would create a much more fulfilled life. There is a balance between the mind and the heart that is so important if you want to live an authentic life with dreams fulfilled. When you qualify or set your intentions first, you find richness in experiencing all life has to offer.

Live bigger than life by using your authority to direct life. Stand in the light. Be a light generator. Now you stand in front of the experience, set with intention, instead of labeling the experience after it has happened. Create your own opportunities. Choose what happens in your life. If we each take

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responsibility for our own lives, we can make a difference in our world and the world of others.

Thank you for engaging in this conversation and listening to the inner dialogue with me, myself and I.

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When Will My Life Change?

This question comes up for everyone at some point. When will my life change? And why hasnt it changed yet? I am a good person, a loyal friend, a loving parent. I work hard, I am honest, and on and on it goes. For some, year after year.

Many of us think of the future as a place where our lives will look different. We will have our new car, new job, new home, a new relationship with ourselves and others. But what about now? Now is where the answers, gifts and future outcomes lay. Right Now! Not yesterday, not tomorrow. Those are only thoughts. Where are you NOW?

Life can pass right by and we miss most of the important clues, the arrows along the way that point us in the right direction. Most people think they know what will make them truly happy. But when you ask them, it is usually something outside of them. Maybe if they have more possessions, they will nally be happy. Possessions are wonderful and we are welcome to all we want, including money and supply, beautiful homes, wonderful loving relationships, joy or anything you can add to the list.

I am sure you know people who have money and many beautiful or fun possessions, but are miserable and lead very unhappy lives. On the other hand, we all know people who seem to have it all and are happily leading productive, exciting, fullled lives.

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When will it happen for you? Do you think you have to wait for a wonderful life? Do you think it is random, that life deals you a deck of cards and you take what you were dealt? Who taught you that? There were uncountable numbers of people in your life since you entered this playground as a baby, who molded and shaped every part of you, who inuenced the person you have become. Most of those people were doing the best they knew how, teaching you what they thought was right, giving you the love and nurturing they felt you needed to assist you in your growth as a fully developed adult.

We tend to teach from our perspective as we built our beliefs, behaviors, habits and knowledge of the world around us, then pass it on to others. Throw in fear, judgment, labels, blame, criticism and confusion, along with all the love, care, protection, information, peace and happiness and there is a level of confusion that grows into a large tree of positive and negative beliefs within us. This tree can have very deep roots, and it may be extremely difficult to pull up and out so we can replant new seeds.

There are people all over the world teaching methods to help us have a better life. We have religion, spirituality, politics, motivational

speakers, gurus, parents, teachers, friends, lovers and a long list of others that can go on for pages. Who is right, who do we believe or trust to steer our life? If you nd the answer through one method or another, stick with it. Not all methods work for all people. Dont judge what works for one and not another. There is no right answer, no wrong answer. Thinking so is only ego and labels speaking. We all nd our answers in different places. Look inside yourself first, because anywhere else you look will give you pointers back to yourself. Thats where you will discover all your answers.

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What if we could all love more and control less? Controlling takes an enormous amount of energy. Love requires no control. It sounds very simple to say that love is always the answer. Yet, when we successfully open the oodgates in our human selves and stay in the present momentwhere all our gifts are, where love isthen we will see tangible evidence that we can direct, without limitation, the power of who we are.

Love is essentially who we are, connected to all life. Control your attention, pour love into yourself and onto everything in the world, no matter what you think you know or see. There is great power there for you. When you can do this, you can direct your life into unlimited expression.

Love everything, love yourself free. There is a eld of certainty, and when it arrives, the environment is perfect to direct your life. Knowingness grows within you, The Tree of Life can now grow tall within you, revealing the secrets of life and all that wishes to ow through you out into the world. Love is the great principle of life that animates our human forms. Love beats our hearts. Love is the Holy Grail and provides you with all the proof you need, when you take profound control of your attention.

The Will is the driving force of your feeling body. Direct it into your life purposefully, with intention. Humankind has been hypnotized into accepting so many untruths. This time on Mother Earth is a very important time for us to wake up, to discover our own divinity, to have a wonderful life. Embrace life. Love your humanity.

You are limitless love, and as you embody this as knowingness within, you will always be living in courage.

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Love, Live, Life

L Living O On V Vital E Ecstasy

L - Learning I - Infinite V - Visible E Empowerment

L - Loving I - In F - Frequency E - Eternal

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Appearances vs. Opportunities

Have you noticed that the human mind is very selective and only hears what it wants to hear? Our minds try to make us forget that we are courageous and powerful creators of our own reality. I know for myself, that I have been tricked long enough. There are Universal laws of truth that prove how powerful we are, and we can apply them with great success.

First we have to accept that the appearances we see are not always the truth of who we are. Here are some of the appearances we might see in our lives:

Unemployment Disease Lack of Finances Psychological Problems Loneliness Body Issues Relationship Issues

When we focus on these inaccurate qualifiers, they will ultimately manifest themselves in our lives. They have gained such momentum through the power of concentration, attention and acceptance, that they appear absolutely real. Collectively and individually we have given

appearances the power to act out, generation after generation. The great
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history and psychology behind these limitations have gained a foothold in many peoples lives.

If we can create an approach to these forms that have taken on a life of their own, and put them in the context of appearances, the mind can take a different outlook. The mind conceptually knows that you can have an appearance one day, and it can be gone the next day or sometime shortly thereafter, for example with a common cold. Our mental body can accept this concept of appearances that come into our lives which can eventually be overcome. See these temporary appearances as opportunities that guide you back to your authentic self.

Know and feel that these appearances are not fixed. The world of conditions seems so fixed, that putting everything in the context of appearances can allow for a meltdown of the issue you are facing, especially when you arent thinking of it as fixed.

Here is an effective solution. Say to yourself: For me, appearances from this moment forward are opportunities. See the silver lining behind the appearance; the opportunity is a gift. You are not without power in your life. With knowledge, application, self-determination and the understanding of your right to life, you are able to direct incredible forces of energy. You really do have the power to change every appearance.

Plant a seed (a new dialogue, a new decision) in the garden of your consciousness. Expect results from the agreement made between you and your Higher Self, or whatever name you give your Inner Power. Consciously or unconsciously, we have given our energy and feelings to these appearances. Walk across the bridge and make an agreement in your

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heart (a source of constant encouragement), that to the best of your ability, you will see all limitations or appearances, from this day forward, as opportunities for growth.

Your heart is that divine aspect of you that will keep reminding you of the decisions and choices you have made, and it seeks to strengthen your decisions until they are fulfilled. The pressure that comes from the heart is a gentle pressure, only wanting what is best for you. Take the opportunity to prove that there is within you, that which is greater. There is the Inner I and the Outer I. The Inner I is the greater power and has Infinite Intelligence at its command. You can release Infinite Intelligent Energy into any condition to prove it has no power to sustain itself, unless you give it power otherwise. Will you do it? Your True Divine Nature can make contact with this, the greatest power in the universe.

Mind your thoughts during daily activities. This is so important to remember. We get ourselves set for the day, feeling very positive, and then we allow some despondency, maybe a little anger, irritation, judgment of self or others, blame or some good old guilt to creep in. Do not let these emotions run your life. Look them square in the eye and say, You are an appearance only. You are energy acting in a very limiting way and you have NO power over me. I take my power back from you NOW.

Understand how much power you have to direct your life. It is not your spiritual work or prayers that are failing. It is the moments in between that set you back, when you go on with the rest of your day and do not take control of your thoughts and feelings. Watch your silent dialogue during the day. Be aware of what needs to change or be replaced with a positive thought, feeling or word. Now you will move into your power, now you will

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see change in your life. Have fun the process of directing your desires into perfect manifestation.

Fear is the breeding ground of any appearance. Fear gets its energy from feeding off the emotional body. Rise up! Take a stand against fear and all of its family. Be resolved not to fear. What is there to fear, when you come from a position of love and light? Say to fear, If I fear you, you will take my energy, and you have no law to maintain or sustain yourself. You are a human creation. No part of my will accepts this condition. You are energy acting, and I am going to zero you out. You are nothing.

Dont feed the challenges. Pull out of mass consciousness and live in your power. Have this quiet dialogue with yourself: I know I will be okay. I know I am going to get through this. Whatever the appearance is, I know it is an opportunity. I know there will always be more than enough. I know I am safe in this body. I know this great force inside of me will have its victory over this appearance. I do not lean on what the world reports back to my senses. I lean on the great inner light of my divinity. I live in courage and I am safe.

Think of yourself as all powerful, and there is no place that your power does not exist. You are the authority of how quick the light grows in you. If there are challenges in your life that seem very difficult, be honest with yourself and know there is a part of you that is still feeding the energy acting up in your life. Be very gentle with yourself without judgment, and remember to forgive yourself and others.

Live in the light, love in the light and take a stand in the light. Turn and face the light every day, and be very grateful for the life it has given

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you. There is great intelligence in love. Trust in that intelligence to guide and direct you as you move forward towards your goals, dreams and aspirations. There is never a moment when you do not have more than enough energy or life force to create the most incredible life you desire, if you are directing your life stream and choosing opportunities over appearances.

The light of every human being is needed in this world. Be courageous and shine your light for all the world to see. Your potential is greater than you can imagine, and I am here to encourage you on your life journey. The limited person sees the negative appearances in life, the unlimited person walks with courage in the direction of the opportunity. I believe your strength and power makes you unstoppable when it comes from a place of love and light. Make wise choices and walk in the direction of your dreams, where you can never fail.

Have the courage to live the life of your dreams. Once you set your Intentions, it will be much easier to take control over your Attention. May your life unfold beautifully. Awaken the Sleeping Splendor I know is within you. I send you love from my heart to yours, from one light to another.

I send you love from my heart to yours, from one light to another.

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In The Silence

In the stillness and silence there are answers to all your questions. There is a presence inside you that is waiting to be heard. Every road or path taken leads back to you. In the stillness of the presence is all that you desire. In the stillness of the presence is all that you require.

It is time for humanity to take a journey back to self. Living in a hectic and technological world can be overwhelming. The whole world is in a vibrational shift right now. The way we access information is changing the way we lead our personal, business and social lives on a global scale. Let us pull away from the outer for a period of time each day and take time out for a quiet moment. Let us be in the stillness, and sit in the silence, being grateful for all that we have in our lives and all that is to come into our lives. Then we can renew our whole system of energy. Refreshing our body, mind and soul is essential and necessary. We are vital organisms that need nurturing.

Are you giving yourself some time each day to drink in the peace of a quiet moment? Even a very short period of time can make the whole day shift into a place of order. Life can seem to get away from us during busy, hectic days. We all have them, some more than others. Everyone feels this way, yet it seems like it is only happening to us. We forget that most people feel that there is not enough time in the day to accomplish all that needs to be done.

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It would have been helpful to receive a personal handbook at birth that was different for each individual. Imagine your name stamped on the cover. No one else could read it; for your eyes only could see the information. Anyone who tried to read it would only see blank pages. When you went to this book, the past messages were no longer there for you to see. You could only read what you needed to have presented to you at that moment in time. The future messages were not yet created.

That sounds magical, intriguing, like a great, fun adventure, like playing in the moment. Maybe you have not thought about this, but that book is inside you right now. Only you hold the key. There are doors you have not dreamed of opening yet. The power of now is being taught across the planet. It is time to get back in touch with ourselves in the stillness of the presence, the heartbeat, the breath, the life we have been given. We forget that each moment is precious.

There is a world full of books, songs, poetry, movies, conversation and any area you can think of that leads us back to that place within us that is home, that is love. We each have a pressure inside of us that some feel more than others that leads, guides and pushes us forward. When you pull away from the mass consciousness in the outer world and come back to who you really are, the core of your creation, then you will contribute to the solutions in the world. Every choice you make offers a contribution to the collective. Imagine making every decision based on this question: Is the decision I am making right now in the highest and greatest good of myself, others and the planet? Is this a decision that will pull me up to higher ground, harming no one in the process?

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There are many questions you can ask yourself along those lines. So start asking yourself some important questions. Only you can know what those questions are, for each of us leads a different and varied lifestyle. Are you happy? Why not? You get to choose.

Change it, Wake up, Rise up and take a stand in your life against negative, poisonous behavior that does not serve you or anyone else on this planet. We are all connected. It is time to get serious. We have wasted enough time being in conict with ourselves and others. Can you see what has come of this conict? We have war, disease, dysfunction, unhappiness, violence, drugs and an endless list of atrocities. And these have all escalated.

Have we learned nothing? What do you value? Do we just sit back and allow this to overtake us and destroy us? What a sad story. On the other hand we have a human spirit that is unmatched. The stories of love, courage, happiness and all things wonderful are everywhere amidst the chaos of everyday life. What are you going to do to change your life? Are you not happy and utterly fullled by living and breathing? You have choices. Start thinking about them.

Ask yourself some tough questions. What do you want? Do you even know? Have you forgotten to think of yourself while taking care of others? It is very easy to take care of others, so thinking about your own life is put on hold for another day. If you do not take care of yourself rst, love yourself rst, love your humanity, your higher powerwhich is different for everyoneyou will not effectively help others. Maybe you do great things helping others, yet you put yourself aside. You are giving away your true

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power and your ability to give of yourself in a much larger way than you could ever imagine.

Never leave yourself out of the equation. You can have it all. Most people have not been taught to believe that. Want everything, label nothing, judge nothing. Why cant we have what we want? We can. Who told you otherwise? Why do we listen to people who learned what they think is right for you from others who didnt know what you needed? When we are in alignment with our desires, we are more loving to ourselves and in a better position to help others.

Wake up and start thinking for yourself. You have the answers, you always have. There is a great sleep going on, like a hypnosis that is chronic on this planet. Do you want to be part of the problem or part of the solution? You get to decide. If you are happy where you are in life, that is perfect. Now you can help someone with what helped you. Pay it forward with a smile, encouragement, a hug, a meal, money or whatever you have to give.

Do you know how this will make you feel? This can change your life and the lives of others. Remember, love yourself free rst, and then you become a light in the world. You cant give what you dont have. Fill your life with the light you came here to spread. Spread your wings and y. Spread the greatness inside you around and see what comes back to ll your lifes cup to ow over. When yours ows over, it can reach many others in ways that may amaze and astound you.

Life always gives back when you are living from your heart. Stay present and pay attention to the great game of life we all came here to play. Are you playing to win or to lose? The choice is, as always, yours. Make this

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choice a matter of great importance. Be resolute and let nothing stand in your way to live a life of greatness. I know you can do it. If one of us can do it, we can all do it. Connect to the greatness you see in others, and remember that greatness is in you also, as we are all connected. Be resolute and do it for you, for in that place you do it for all.

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