Touch

Never before have I recommended a television show on my blog, so here is a first! The show Touch is by far one of the best shows that I have seen in a long time. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Kiefer Sutherland is the father of a boy who was born with a brilliant ability to see the world through numbers and sacred geometry. The writers have found a way to show how butterfly effects weave a path through the characters in the show. Every action or inaction makes a difference in the way that the life path of the characters learn and grow. The plot of each show helps the viewer to understand how the Echo's of others actions impact on our own lives. You can watch the complete first season on Netflix right now. Or if you live in the USA you can watch it here: http://www.fox.com/touch/

The Great Awakening is currently taking place all across the world. It is simply a calling to remember who you are and who YOU are meant to become. It is the opportunity to ask yourself where your Beliefs came from, to stop listening to FEAR propaganda and to become a self directed person rather than someone who simply follows the crowd because everyone else is doing it. Now is the time to decide Who you are, What YOU want to accomplish and how YOU can make the world a better place! YOU can make a real difference, every action you take, every decision YOU make... Everything that YOU do Matters! YOU Matter. When you see 11:11, sequences of numbers, or other other special numbers (to YOU) it is your Angels trying to get your attention. Take notice of when you see the numbers, what you are doing at the moment, if they mean or meant anything to people you love. It is a sign that are right where you are suppose to be as well as a sign to be mindful of the present moment.

I believe that television shows & movies are helping aid this awakening. "New Thinking" is being shared in a medium that is reachable to everyone on earth. These movies and shows help to undo some of the limiting beliefs that have stuck us in a holding pattern for so long. When we share with others we create an Eaupening in our consciousness that helps us grow in understanding of others perception of things and events.

Eaupening (opening)

EAU = [Oh] French for WATER

Nothing in the world is softer and weaker than water. But for attacking the hard, the yielding, nothing can surpass it. There is nothing like it. The weak overcomes the strong; the soft surpasses the hard. (Tao Te Ching )

Water flows into, around and through. It is the makeup of 70% of our own bodies and our planet. Water is patient, soft and powerful. It can be clear, cleansing and refreshing. Water is source.

Pening= an invitation to the world to become authors /contributors of all things Positive.

When we place our focus on Positive information, ideas or events, we create an EAUPENING in our own consciousness to create more of the same. The EAUPENING is a free MOVEMENT to invoke acts of kindness throughout the WORLD and to create PEACE on EARTH.

I believe that this show, is one step in the Eaupening & enlightening of humanity...  the trailer is below. ... Remember that WE are all connected and that everything that you do Matters! YOU Matter!

Humbly,
Marcia

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http://www.fox.com/touch/

"Blending science, spirituality and emotion, the series follows seemingly unrelated people from across the world, all of whose lives impact each other in ways seen and unseen, known and unknown. At the center of the story is MARTIN BOHM (Sutherland), a widower and single father who struggles to communicate and connect with his emotionally challenged 12-year-old son, JAKE (David Mazouz). Determined, thoughtful and caring, Martin continues to try anything – and everything – to reach his son. But Jake still hasn’t spoken.

Season One unfolded with Martin realizing that Jake possessed an extraordinary gift – the ability to perceive the seemingly hidden patterns that connect every life on the planet. It was up to Martin to decipher these numbers and put the pieces together in order to help people all over the world whose lives touched one another – whether they knew it or not. 

In Season Two, the action shifts dramatically from New York to Los Angeles, where Martin and Jake find themselves at the center of a global conspiracy involving a mother in search of her missing teenage daughter; a mathematical genius; and a religious zealot assassinating others with abilities like Jake’s. Joining the cast this season are Maria Bello (“ER”), Lukas Haas (“24”), Said Taghmaoui (“G.I. Joe: The Rise of The Cobra”) and newcomer Saxon Sharbino.

Last season’s unprecedented global launch of TOUCH in more than 100 countries was a tremendous success. Internationally, the series ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in its time period throughout the season and increased foreign channels’ primetime average by double or triple digit percentage points. TOUCH is the first U.S. broadcast series to immediately establish such a notable global audience."

E.A.U.P.E.N.I.N.G

Evolve~

Appreciate ~

Understand~

Participate~

Energize~

Nourish~

Inspire~

Namaste~

Gratitude~

LOA in Action

“Each of us is attracting in every moment of our lives. So when you feel that the law isn't working for you because you don't have what you want, realize that the law is responding to you. You are either attracting what you want or you are attracting the absence of what you want.
The law is still working.
May the joy be with you,”
Rhonda Byrne
The Secret... http://www.thesecret.tv/

After watching the ‘Secret’ and perhaps ‘Beyond the Secret’ …
• How has your life changed?
• How are YOU seeing the world differently?
• Are YOU more positive?
• Who are YOU BEing ~now?

I am a Network Connector or as Malcolm Gladwell would put it… a Connector, a Maven, and a dash of Salesmen. During my time on Facebook I have had the amazing experience of meeting stunningly Exceptional Leaders in Excellence, Mavericks of Manifestation and Passionate Pursuers of Peace. Thousands of people have joined pages and applications that were created by my hands resulting in of 1.9 million ‘Power Thoughts’ being shared and over 150,000 plus members of various groups and pages that I have had the honor of creating and serving.

It is an honor to BE the co creator of Peace In OUR Lifetime and stand in Gratitude & Thanks for the Peace that we have every day. Through my work on two radio shows, Stock Talk Radio and Inspired by YOU on Planting Seeds for Peace Radio, I have been able to interview everyone from a Bullion Banker , Best Selling Authors, Billionaires, Stock Traders, and Everyday People making a difference in their own neighborhoods& across the world.

Facebook has brought me to YOU, and has made it possible to connect with people around the planet just like they were right next door. I am truly grateful for the gift of YOU and do look forward to serving you more in the future. If there is anything that I can do to make your life more enjoyable, please do let me know… heck I will even teach you how to leave this group, if that is what will make you happy, I really am here to serve and deliver true Value! So, if you have not found Value here… I wish YOU well and set you free… However, if YOU enjoy Inspiration, Humor and Motivation into Action, then I invite YOU to stick around and perhaps check out some of the other uplifting places that I would be more than happy to show YOU.

If you have not caught on to the best part of Social Media yet… let me teach YOU… here it is: Sharing, Connecting, Serving and Elevating Others through Communication! “Like,” what people post (by clicking the ‘like’ button,) Share posts…with credit, and Comment! Highlight the Great things that YOU see online… focus on what YOU want to see in the world and share it! {Social Media is a fantastic way to shift global consciousness.}

The Answers are in the ACTION!.... what Actions are YOU taking to make a difference in your life… and in others?

I would LOVE to hear what YOUR Action Plan is… it starts with the smallest ripple and then becomes an Eaupening (opening) for ALL Possibilities!
Humbly Yours,
Marcia Johnson

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the Eaupening

I hope that you are having a wonderful week so far! Instead of sending out just one Inspired Story I wanted to invite you to the place where you can find lots and lots of inspired sharing. Since facebook groups and pages are different in the features that they offer we can’t have automatic blog feeds self directed to the group, nor do updates show up in news streams…. Therefore I invite you to join the Eaupening Page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Calgary-AB/the-EAUPENING/24039629275?ref=ts the Eaupening (opening) brings to light all that is good in the world and in ourselves.

The Beyond the Secret group will still continue to share Law of Attraction, Natural Law stories/ quotes and inspiration … simply different ones then the Eaupening, so that it is beneficial to be a part of both the places.

Eaupening (opening)

When we share with others we create an Eaupening in our consciousness that helps us grow in understanding of others perception of things and events.

EAU = [Oh] French for WATER

Nothing in the world is softer and weaker than water. But for attacking the hard, the yielding, nothing can surpass it. There is nothing like it. The weak overcomes the strong; the soft surpasses the hard. (Tao Te Ching )

Water flows into, around and through. It is the makeup of 70% of our own bodies and our planet. Water is patient, soft and powerful. It can be clear, cleansing and refreshing. Water is source.

Pening= an invitation to the world to become authors /contributors of all things Positive.

When we place our focus on Positive information, ideas or events, we create an EAUPENING in our own consciousness to create more of the same. The EAUPENING is a free MOVEMENT to invoke acts of kindness throughout the WORLD and to create PEACE on EARTH.

The EAUPENING provides a place for everyone, any age, race, religion or background to fill their cup with all things positive. It is a place where content is monitored by the users. People can drink from this virtual Mecca of positive conversations and information then come away feeling refreshed and better for the experience. The intent is to grow a place where our world view can grow and expand from a sharing of information with a positive message. Inspiring others to go out into the world and do the same. Pay it forward and then come back and share.

When we place our focus on Positive information, ideas or events, we create an EAUPENING in our own consciousness to create more of the same.

By changing our focus off of the fear based media and onto Positive content, we can change our life experiences. If you click on the following link, you can see the reason and meaning of the name, the EAUPENING . http://www.facebook.com/pages/Calgary-AB/the-EAUPENING/24039629275?ref=ts

Humbly Yours,

Marcia

Let Go of Yesterday!

“When we carry yesterday’s thoughts into today, we are programming tomorrow to become just like today.” Marianne Williamson

The present or the “Now” is our point of power. By thinking about the past in the present we allow the future to be the same as our past. However…we do have the ability to create a miracle in the present which will open up our present to endless possibilities. We have the ability to stop thinking yesterday’s thoughts which therefore re-programs our future. When we dwell on our “story” or the circumstances that we are experience we allow more of the same thoughts, feelings and actions to recreate themselves over and over again until we decide to change the pattern that we have formed.

Here is a little test that you can try…for a minute simply stop everything… just think nothing and then come back.
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During that time of reflection what were you thinking? I know that I said to think nothing..but you were thinking..probably something like…”ok think nothing,” “How do I think nothing,” “nothing” “Nothing..hummm oh crap I have to switch the laundry,””this is dumb,” “ I forgot to do something at the office,” or “I need to make a phone call when I am done reading this,” “I am getting fat,” “Why am I doing this?”

Ok, so after thinking nothing… who was in your head ? Who was the one there observing the nothing thoughts that you were thinking? Who was the one that you were talking to? …
Right, it was YOU. You are the constant in all that you think, you are always the observer to your thoughts and your inner monolog. Thoughts are always there…so I ask? How many of the millions of thoughts that you have every single day are positive? Why do we hold onto core beliefs about ourselves that are negative and self destructive? These beliefs become our subconscious inner chatter… those thoughts came from something that we once heard either said about us or to someone else and then we adopted them for ourselves… those thoughts clip our wings and keep us small.

(Read this next paragraph as though..you are the author..) When I keep grasping onto the past, I remain in the same lesson and thoughts …and it feels as though nothing ever changes. To simplify things in my mind..since I am the keeper of my own thoughts..I have decided to take the position that everything happens from either a place of Love..or a place of fear. By asking myself what the lesson is for me, I allow myself the opportunity to learn the lesson and move on instead of being blindly stuck in the same lesson over and over again. Since the more times the lesson comes into my life, the more pain it creates. When I ignore the simple whispers of the lesson..it comes back to me bigger and louder until I take on the lesson.

The one constant that follows me into every relationship..is me. Therefore if I have the same type of relationship over and over..and sometimes over again… this leads me to believe that I am the reason. (notice..I never said ..”I am the one to blame,” ) I obviously have something to learn here..therefore it is up to me to “get it,” or… I will have the same lesson re-gifted to me over and over. The package may be different and the wrapping a little brighter…but once I open it up…hopefully this time…I can see the same lesson with fresh eyes; the eyes of perspective and the ability to see the same old thing in a different light.

Knowing that I am the director on the stage of my life …gives me the power, the power to choose, the power to decide the person that I will be..in the moment of NOW.

What do you think?

Most Humbly,

Marcia

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“Hope for the future…gives you Power in the Present.” Beyond the Secret

Beyond the Secret Live Radio Event

(Forwarded from www.eaupening.blogspot.com )


We are so very excited to let you know that the Eaupening group creator is interviewing one of the Beyond the Secret Star's tomorrow!!!

What is Beyond the Secret?
The movie that provides the tools necessary to successfully apply the Law of Attraction in your daily life...to not only benefit you and your family but to apply it in a way that benefits society as a whole...

“Guard your thoughts …what flows into your mind flows out as results.” #quote Beyond the Secret

So…we have something for YOU to think about… The Stars are talking…and they are talking to us!

Join Marcia as she interviews Mark Moffitt from Beyond the Secret! You can also call in and ask your questions about anything that inspires you as well as this exciting new movie! Call-in Number: (347) 826-7390

Upcoming Show: 5/13/2009 12:00 PM (Mountain Time)

Inspired By YOU on Planting Seeds for Peace Radio ...with Special Guest Mark Moffitt
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/plantingseedsforpeace/2009/05/13/Inspired-By-YOU-with-Special-Guest-Mark-Moffitt

• Mark is a Life & Business Coaching Mentor, co-producer and stars in the feature film “Beyond the Secret”, has appeared on Fox News and runs multiple projects impacting every corner of our globe. Mark began his work in this field as student, and has since attracted partnerships with some of the most acclaimed teachers of our century. Mark is a business partner of Bob Proctor and Paul Martinelli, a Certified LifeSuccess Consultant, and serves as a Training Coordinator for the most elite certification program for Life Coaches, Business Consultants, and Platform Speakers.

You can set a reminder for the show now at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/plantingseedsforpeace/2009/05/13/Inspired-By-YOU-with-Special-Guest-Mark-Moffitt

Feel free to join us LIVE.... call in and ask questions... join the chat room ....and/or download the show after it is taped... Don't forget to check out some of the amazing past shows that can be found in the archives as well...

Don’t forget to join the Beyond the Secret Page… (Once the group reaches over 5000 members, we can no longer send out group messages [facebook limit]) therefore to keep you up to date and in the discussions become a fan of http://www.facebook.com/notes.php?ref=sb#/pages/Official-Beyond-the-Secret-Group/34632129604?ref=ts

Are you on Twitter? You can also follow the Eaupening on at http://twitter.com/ and for BTS information/updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BeyondSecretDVD

Most Humbly,
Marcia

On Behalf of the Eaupening and Your BTS Facebook Team

P.S. You can pre-order your very own copy of Beyond the Secret at
http://www.anthemdvd.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=1002

Some Of The Best Things In Life Are Free

I have some great things to tell you about and they are all *FREE… Yes I said Free!

#1. Peace In Our Lifetime
Nature ~ Humanity ~ Environment
UNITING ALL CAUSES, ALL PEOPLE, ALL CULTURES, NATIONS, ALL BELIEFS & NON~BELIEFS

"We're all unique and see the world differently,
and yet we are one voice standing together for peace"

So for your *Free and uniquely numbered certificate… click on the link below and stand with me for Peace In Our Lifetime…. I am voice # 1,294 This banner has been created so one billion people can actually be counted standing together for peace - to see if we can make a real difference in the real world. Why one billion? This figure is more than ten percent of the whole population - which quantum scientists say will create a shift in consciousness.
http://www.peaceinourlifetime.org/



#2. *Free Applications....that I made just for YOU… Power Thoughts… Daily Affirmations... every thought you think and every word you speak is an affirmation. So why not choose to use only positive affirmations to create a new way of thinking, acting, and feeling? This is a great way to build a more rewarding life...."I know you can do it!"
http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?api_key=abc0eade1f9f1056f90206e243aaf2af
The Eaupening (opening) application …Where attention goes energy flows...when we change the way we think, we change our world! This is a wonderful way to show your appreciation to the creators of your favorite group.
http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?api_key=b327e0c30edd2fbeb701af92c7ca3fa3

#3. Free Inpiration...from the Humbly Giant himself... Deremiah *CPE
If you have not yet stumbled across this great man yet, it is my honor to introduce YOU...
Trust me you wanna know who Deremiah, *CPE is! He was once a kid from one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago and he nearly died after his parents divorced. But then he had a "life changing" experience and this is what he passionately passes on to you. That you too can have an amazing life changing experience.

Now he's been celebrated by the company everyone considers the JD Powers or the Microsoft of the motivational speaking industry. The company that's published more motivational speakers and products than any other company. The organization that started it all Nightingale-Conant Corporation. He received the life time achievement award above for having major community impact. Now he's endorsed right here on this website by more successful CEO's, President's of corporations and world class Mega Authors like Mark Victor Hansen the hugely successful co-author of "Chicken Soup For The Soul" books. And Brian Tracy an internationally known speaker and author that reminds viewers like you why Deremiah's speaking presentations are life changing.

#4. Become M.A.D.E. by Connecting... http://www.tagnflag.org/
The simple act of greeting, waving or smiling to someone you don't know is a open peaceful connection to another soul. The purpose of wearing or should we say choosing to wear a White Flag pendant immediately indicates your willingness to help in bringing about healthy, positive meaningful and peaceful change. This choice is in fact your deliberate decision to say " I AM M.A.D.E." (I am making a difference everyday) this simple icon of peace that is known globally as a symbolic gesture of surrender or truce will help to unite us all peacefully.
It is imperative that we choose to start making a difference daily for the future generations... The good news is that we are well underway in bringing this opportunity to all people on our suffering planet. Our vision and powerful intention is that all charities, Non government organizations, the general public, the corporate world all can and should choose to be connected and unite with each other under the umbrella of the White Flag exchanging ideas and having conversations freely about M.A.D.E.(making a difference everyday) Namaste!

Look him up at http://companies.to/deremiah/ It does not matter where on earth You live.. watch his videos and (join the page.)

#5. The Energy of an Embrace *Free Hugs
There's nothing quite like a good Hug. Anyone who hugs me always gets a good squeeze, 'cause I mean it. Beyond that, it's the simplest form of expressing love and caring for those we are fortunate enough to get close to. This is why the Free Hugs campaign is so brilliant. Peaceful, heart felt connection doesn't require words...
–tb http://inspired-thoughts.blogspot.com/

So… Check out these great *Free sites…and remember that some of the best things in life are *FREE…those are some of them that make a BIG difference.

Wishing YOU a day filled with Green Lights and LOVE!
Most Humbly,
Marcia

P.S. Don’t forget…You can Pre-order you very own copy of Beyond the Secret @
http://www.anthemdvd.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=1002 The new DVD "Beyond the Secret" takes the viewer from wandering inspiration to applied ACTION.

We CAN…

We can BE...DO...and Have anything that we want... Our attention is most greatly served by working on the BEing...all of the rest will follow....WE can accomplish ALL things... Because we are the Creators of our own destiny. We are All Important to the expansion of this universe. So gone are the days of the “Have, Do, Be,” thinking… flip it around and START…Being the Change that We want to see… BE it Now… Start Now…LIVE NOW! Don’t wait… just Start. WE can DO IT…because WE are Divine. Everything that we need is here…within US. We are the Directors of our own lives… so no longer do we have to live on default… Step through our FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) because, the only thing holding us back.. is us…everything else is just the ‘story’ around it… Failing does not make us a failure… Beyond the Secret teaches “Failure is our fertilizer…it will help us grow!” http://groups.to/beyondthesecret/

Everything is hard before it gets easy…so let’s pick ourselves up, learn, grow and live the lives that We have always wanted… ‘Stuff’ doesn’t matter..the ‘stuff’ will come and go, look around at what is important in our lives. Show an ‘Attitude of Gratitude.’ Be thankful for all of the things in our lives…everything, everyone who continually makes a difference in our daily life…regardless of how big or small. Remember that Every Action We take…Every Decision We make…Everything that WE do…MATTERs.

BE happy, joyful, loving and kind. Under promise and over deliver…in everything that we DO… HAVE an open heart, a flexible mind and a humble nature. Make a differnece everyday. Be like Water… it starts out as a modest drop falling to earth from the heavens’… it connects with the streams, and lakes..it is in service as it travels… it bows to the ocean as it takes its place as the most dominant source. “Nothing in the world is softer and weaker than water. But for attacking the hard, the yielding, nothing can surpass it. There is nothing like it. The weak overcomes the strong; the soft surpasses the hard. “(Tao Te Ching )

Together… we are the Ocean… allow your life to flow… surrender to the motion… and you will arrive upon the shores of your deepest desires.

“With each new objective we accomplish, we will discover that we are more powerful than we ever imagined, and the prospects that once seemed intensely daunting will begin to seem more manageable. There is nothing we cannot do when we believe wholeheartedly in our prospects because our devotion gives us the strength we need to overcome all manner of obstacles. We will flourish in our goals because we are unreservedly determined to realize our chosen destiny. We can accomplish almost anything, however, when we are ready to challenge ourselves within the context of our aspirations.” The Daily OM http://groups.to/dailyom/

Know that YOU are Loved… You are Loveable..and that YOU are Loving.

I love YOU and am most grateful that YOU are here.. Thank YOU
Most Humbly,
Marcia

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What Is The Eaupening?

What is the EAUPENING (opening) beyond an application? When we share with others we create an Eaupening in our consciousness that helps us grow in understanding of others perception of things and events.

• EAU = [Oh] French for WATERNothing in the world is softer and weaker than water. But for attacking the hard, the yielding, nothing can surpass it. There is nothing like it. The weak overcomes the strong; the soft surpasses the hard. (Tao Te Ching )

Water flows into, around and through. It is the makeup of 70% of our own bodies and our planet. Water is patient, soft and powerful. It can be clear, cleansing and refreshing. Water is source.

• Pening= an invitation to the world to become authors /contributors of all things Positive. When we place our focus on Positive information, ideas or events, we create an EAUPENING in our own consciousness to create more of the same. The EAUPENING is a free MOVEMENT to invoke acts of kindness throughout the WORLD and to create PEACE on EARTH.

EAUPENING (Opening)…the place to highlight all things GOOD and POSITIVE in our lives and in the world. We are firm believers that where attention goes, energy flows. As a world, our media is mainly placing our attention on fear and negativity it is time to change our focus. Our intent is to highlight all things POSITIVE and invite others to do the same! So please feel free to add your positive content suggestions for books, movies, classes, news and/or events etc… The Law of Attraction suggests that like attracts like. We want to attract all of the Positive things in the world to our group so with your help, we can do that.

Imagine if you will that we are currently looking at the world through a scope. Unless we have had the opportunity to travel the globe and experience new cultures and understanding, most enlightenment has been in the blind spot of our life experience. This group is a way to create the EAUPENING for all things POSSIBLE and POSSITIVE in the world to flow into. We require your assistance to expand our world view, when we change our thinking; we change our world…so please join us in creating PEACE on EARTH!

We would love your help to start gathering all things of a Positive nature. Please Post away.... http://www.facebook.com/pages/Calgary-AB/the-EAUPENING/24039629275?ref=mf

Most Humbly,
Marcia
CEO & President of The Eaupening

Co-Creator of Stock Harmony

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Removing Your Own Limits...by Marcia Johnson

Removing Your Own Limits
As a child, I had childish beliefs; they were my own truths that I carried with me for many many years, beliefs that limited my own experiences. For example I hated to eat tomatoes, zucchini, nuts, spinach, chicken and even gravy. As I have matured, I removed my own childish limitations and beliefs that denied me the opportunity to try new things.


Growing up, I stopped myself from exploring new places because perhaps there might be snakes. Silly because 10 times out of 10, no snakes were found by any of my friends; however, they were able to have fun, while I sat on the sidelines. I had built up a fear that created a wall that stopped me from having lots of enjoyment. Somewhere in my childhood, I picked up the false belief that all snakes were dangerous. (I still think they are yucky, but I am no longer a captive to my own fears.) I know now that F.E.A.R. is only False- Evidence- Appearing- Real.
Along our life paths we pick up “truths” that placed limits on our own experiences. They may come from our parents, friends, television, religion or teachers. We carry these beliefs with us throughout our lives. Since truth is only relative to our own life experiences; perhaps we looked up to someone that was prejudice, then usually unknowingly, we carry this false evidence with us throughout our lives. A great example of this can be found in the following story:


When my kids were younger, my oldest son was making fun of his younger brother because he was born with 100% hearing lose in one of his ears. In order to stop the abuse, I told the older one that he had no room to talk because he was not born perfect either. I told him that he was born without a belly button. The only reason that he had one now was because I did not want him to be made fun of so I paid for him to have one implanted.


So for about 5 years he believed beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was born without a belly button. Until the day he was sitting in grade 5 health class hearing his teacher describe the purpose of an umbilical cord. Colten raised his hand and asked how his teacher explained how he was able to receive nourishment without having a belly button. Well long story short, let’s just say he was none too happy with his mother when he got home from school that day. A quick story that at the time never meant any harm turned into a belief that he carried with him for years…because it was a “truth” that he had learnt from someone that he trusted.


There was a time that everyone on earth believed that the earth was flat, then along came Christopher Columbus and proved otherwise. If it weren’t for Henry Ford, everyone will still believe that horses were the only way to travel. Thanks to Tomas Edison’s mind stretching inventions, everyone today has the gift of light. These men are great examples of why it is so important not to deny ourselves the chance to nurture our personal development. When we hold on to limiting beliefs, we deny ourselves the chance to grow and experience opportunities to learn.


If we can set aside our own limited beliefs, we can open ourselves up. The Tao Te Ching, teaches us to remain flexible and open to change. When we hold onto past beliefs that make us firm and unbendable, we are unable to grow. It is like planting a seed in a container with a lid on it, yes the seed may grow, however it will only grow as big as the container allows. This is the same as if we deny ourselves the experience to grow by holding onto our own limiting beliefs. We place a lid on our own life experiences.


What if, we suspend everything that we were to previously believe to be true as we approach a new situation? By doing this, we are able to see things from a new perspective. This gives us the opportunity to see things clearer and expand our own learning. When we remove our own limitations and false evidenced that appears real, we grow like never before!


Unless we have had the opportunity to travel the globe and experience new cultures and understanding, most enlightenment has been in the blind spot of our life experience. That is the reason we are building the EAUPENING (opening). In order to bring to light all that is GOOD in the world and in ourselves....The EAUPENING provides a place for everyone, any age, race, religion or background to fill their cup with all things positive. It is a place where content is monitored by the users. People can drink from this virtual Mecca of positive conversations and information then come away feeling refreshed and better for the experience. Our EAUPENING Family sincerely invites you to join the EAUPENING. We encourage you to share your own stories and experiences with the World!

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With Love,
Marcia

Drink from the Source

Drink from the Source…by Marcia Johnson

During my youth, I was raised in a small town, a place where everyone knew each other and for the most part, they looked out for each other; with one exception. With that watchful eye came a major dose of gossip. People knew what I was doing and even conjured up when, why and who I would be doing something before the thought even crossed my mind. I would also be prejudged of doing things that I would never even consider doing.

Some of the people in my town would talk about not only me and my friends but also almost everyone else. Under the guise of “concern” conversations would last hours, days and are still taking place lifetimes later. When it comes to gossiping and creating rumors, it is like poisoning the town’s water supply. Depending on the dose, it can either be enough to seriously harm other people in the town or make everyone involved very sick.

For many years in my life, I did the same. I would consciously and unconsciously find myself doing the exact thing that had only brought negativity in my life. It really did not matter the content of the conversation, what did matter was that the subject was none of my business to begin with. Truth be told, the only reason I would focus on what I would call another person’s problems was when I did not want to look into my own life and deal with my own pain.

In my life now, if something comes up that brings me concern, I go right to the source. It is like climbing up to the place where the fresh water is pouring out of the mountain rather than drinking miles downstream where the cows and wild animals have defecated. Drinking right from the purest place of information helps to keep everyone involved healthier. The climb to the source also allows me time to truly consider if the reason I am climbing honestly affects me. Unless my family or my businesses are going to be harmed from not finding out the truth…it does not matter. If there is no impingement, there is no reason to climb further!

This approach to gossip is how I have been able to honor my friendships with others in a very loving and sincere way. It is very liberating not to carry the guilt and worry that talking behind someone else’s back brought into my world. In the long run, not only did it hurt the people that I would talk about, I was the one that it would hurt the very most.

Building me up by tearing others down is no way to find true happiness. Bathing in the filth infested waters of gossip ended up making me stink the most. I now make the decision to shower at the source of all information. By deciding to turn off the tap of gossip, I have lost some friends along the way however, they were the type of friends that would pull me in with them because they were drowning in their own lives and did not want to be alone in the misery they created for themselves.

Allowing myself to climb out of the lake of gossip, I have been able to create new friendships with people whose intentions are out front for the world to see. People who are transparent in their desires to make the world a much better place by building it up and not tearing it apart. Thank you dearly for being a piece of my new world. A world of Love, Peace and Understanding.

Most Humbly,
Marcia

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The Road of Life...YOU are in the Driver's Seat.

As I was driving home the other day, I reflected on how similar that being in the driver’s seat is to Life. For most of my life I thought I was a passenger, feeling like life was happening to me instead of claiming responsibility for the journey that I was on, it was much easier to sit back and ride along.

However, when I looked glanced up at the mirror I realized that I was in the driver’s seat all along. I was merely looking at the reflection of my life; where I had been. I could go no further on my journey when my center of attention was simply on my past. Focusing on the rear view mirror will never show me what is in my future, it only show’s me what has gone by and where I came from...that was a part of my trip…but not as important as where I was going.

In the driver’s seat of life, I get to chart my path, I decide who rides with me, where I may stop along the way. By starting the car, having a plan, and putting the car in drive, I decide what is next. Sometimes, people may come onto the highway and cut me off… I keep going, sometimes slower vehicles may slow me down, but that gives me the opportunity to look around..and not speed pass some great opportunities that I may have overlooked. Even with great friends suggestions acting as my GPS system, I AM responsible for getting to the destination.

“The past will never change, but you can
change the future by changing your actions
today. It is really a very simple process.
We, as humans, are always in a process of
change. Therefore, we might as well guide
the direction in which we will change.”
—From The Traveler’s Gift

I wear the seat belt to remind me that yes there are going to be bumps on the road…but that is all a part of the trip. I may drive down a gravel road or a smooth highway, either way; it is up to me to keep focused on the road ahead. I can glance behind me for a moment to remind me of where I have been; however focusing on the road ahead will bring me closer to my destination.

My Grandfather used to say, “No matter who you are, No matter what you are, You Must Start where you are.” I would like to encourage you to Start. (Turn off the cruise control.) Decide where your destination will be, put your life on drive, focus on the road in front of you, know your goal and make it to your destination. Even though it sometimes feels like you are on the road alone, you are not. Some of us occasionally travel in a four wheel drive and are only a phone call away to give you a push.


Remember that Every Action that you Take, Every Decision that you Make…Everything that YOU do MATTERs.

I love you,
Most Humbly,
Marcia

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