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Every year as the holiday season approaches and the Christmas spirit fills our hearts, we allow our thoughts to wander and think what some may say is the greatest of all miracles, the birth of Christ. You may not believe that Jesus Christ ever existed but you may still want to believe in miracles. This time of year, many people seek some help for themselves or a loved one. Sometimes the help they seek comes in a word known to many as a miracle. A Christmas Miracle ! A time of year when extraordinary blessings are abundant. If we all take a moment now and think back to sometime in our past, we can all find a phenomenon event, not fully explained that some may describe as a miracle.

Just for the record, I was raised in a Christian home, going to church and believing in God and Jesus Christ. I read the bible, listen to the priest, read the Gospels and knew of the miracles of biblical times. Throughout the history of the church teachings, there have been many miracles related by evangelist and written in Gospels.

During the time that Jesus Christ lived on this earth, there were 37 miracles recorded by his followers and written in the Gospels. Many witnessed Jesus turning water into wine, or feeding the 5,000, giving sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, healing a paralytic, and the miraculous catch of the fish to name a few. It is believed that the greatest of all miracles is the Resurrection of Christ.

Now I am not writing to claim or disclaim miracles. I am just blogging some of my thoughts on miracles from biblical readings to New Age thinkers. Do miracles exist and are they possible today? You can leave me a comment by clicking on any of my products and write your thoughts in the comment area.

Well if you believe in God and that the universe controls all natural laws, then the answer is yes. To deny miracles would be the denial of Christianity. An atheist then must deny any possibilities of miracles, without any belief in God. Or can they perform there own miracles without the help of God?

If God created the universe and all the nature within and beyond, then He has all the power to control the supernatural marvels that could be called a miracles. Your belief in miracles will be of having God extending His extraordinary blessing on us. A traditional sense of where miracles come from is from our God above.

Can we all agree on what a miracle is ? Let me try to define a miracle.

God, with all His powers of the universe and His Divine providence, works with the Laws of Nature to perform what people see as miracles. A miracle is an event believed to be an act of God, or some other supernatural power, because it appears impossible to explain by any Laws of Nature. So a miracle is an extraordinary occurrence that is ascribed to a Divine or supernatural intervention event, a great work of wonder performed by God.

Some believe that all life was set in motion by God at the beginning of time. Whatever happens now , was destined to happen at the right moment in time. Therefore miracles were then set in advance motion in part to the creation of the universe.

Moving into a New Age of religion, many believe that miracles are more simply obtained without the help of God. A Miracle can be obtained from thought.

An event that is statistically unlikely but is beneficial, a phenomenon not fully explained, just beating the odds can all be defined as a miracle. Something so wonderful that excites astonishment, a sensible deviation from the known Laws of Nature, seeing a effect without knowing the cause of anything outside the order of usually observed in things may be considered a miracle, without the help of God.

Law of Attraction and New Age teachings believe you get what you want through visualization and that you can create your own reality. Nothing or nobody has any control over your peace of mind. You control your thoughts and nothing outside of your own body, mind and spirit can save you. Your miracles come from your own thoughts.

We all have the power within ourselves to change our lives. Do we then create our own everyday miracles?

Can we make a miracle happen with strong positive powerful thought? Can we create our own miracles today with knowledge of the supernatural and a mix of miraculous techniques?

People search for miracles whenever something bad comes into their lives. There may be some contrast in your everyday activities that has brought on a terrible situation. You may be seeking a miracle but what you really need is an alignment of your positive energy. When your energy matches your desires, anything can manifest and miracles, yes miracles can happen everyday of your life.

Are New Age thinkers moving away from Christ and biblical miracles? Whether New Age or Christian, all agree that to see a miracle performed you must have faith.

Believe and you can change the world around you. You do this by being forgiving, by being kind and by being a loving person. A good person will always find their happiness and the miracle they seek within.

Always,

Peace and Love

For me and many of my readers, there is no better way to restore the mind, body and spirit than being one with nature.

I have in the past, visited many national parks across the United States. We are so blessed that our government was smart enough to place some of the most beautiful landscape in our country aside for all to experience in out national parks system. I urge you to go and connect with nature in a national park the next time you have a need to recharge your batteries. I recommend staying in the park if you can. They have many camp sites and lodges but you should call ahead and book them 6 – 12 months before your trip. I just returned from a visit to Big Bend National Park, Texas and we stayed in the park basin surrounded by mountains. They call this a 3 in 1 park and we experienced all of it. We spent one day hiking in the heat of the desert, a day hiking along the Rio Grande river, a night amazed by the clear sky filled with stars and the brightest Milky Way and a day hiking the trails of the Chisos mountains to Emory Peak. 2nd highest in Texas.

I was lucky to be able and get away for this trip but connecting with nature comes in many ways. You can enjoy a stroll in your neighborhood, a visit to your lock park, zoo or just stay home gardening in your back yard. While others may have more time to travel the country for some fishing, hiking, hunting or boating, there are many ways to get there, walk, ride a bicycle, motorcycle, RV, van or car, just get out and find your place with nature. I enjoy a less civilized path in the mountains or beach, exploring new settings that the universe has placed in front of me.

Today’s world is rush,rush,rush and go go go, with people more connected to their computers, Ipads, and smart phones than they are with nature. I want you in the next 6 months to promise yourself to leave all technology at home and connect with a natural environment experience. When you replenish your energy and spirit with nature, it helps to keep you balanced.

I want to suggest a few encounters with nature that won’t cost you any money.

Wake up early to view the sunrise. (A favorite of mine at: www.ASunriseMediaGroup.Com )

If you are not a morning person then enjoy the colors of the sunset.

It is getting late in the evening and now star gazing on a clear night will calm your spirit. The Milky Way was so bright and the sky clear and filled with stars while I visited Big Bend N.P.

How about placing a blanket in a meadow, gaze up at the clouds, every cloud has a different shape. What do you see?

Go for a walk, find your path, feel the breeze on your face and smell the flowers as you walk a trail covered with daisies. The scent of the cedar trees fill the air as you climb higher and higher. This was my experience hiking Emory Peak in Big Bend.

Time with nature helps rest the mind, reducing fatigue, allowing your mind to process happy thoughts.

When you are one with nature, you have time to look at your life’s priorities. Nature will give you the opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future. Don’t get lost. Always live and enjoy the present moment.

The wilderness of nature can be a restful, peaceful, calming, healing experience. Whether it is a walk along the beach (a perfect place for me since I live in Florida), a hike in the mountains or relaxing at your nearby watering hole (creek, pond, stream, lake, etc.).

You can always find a path to walk and relax. I have a zen garden with several walking paths, plants and flowers in my backyard. What ever you do, just get out, smell the flowers, look at the trees and listen to the birds and other wildlife.

It will bring you some Peace.

Be One With Nature!

The dictionary defines an affirmation as a act of affirming or a state of being affirmed. A statement of existence of truth of  something. Something that is affirmed and to affirm is to assert positively, to declare and to confirm or ratify. A statement or proposition that is declared to be true and positive.

So I say to you, that affirmations are positive sentences, statements, or simply put, they are good words. Affirmations can help change a negative mind-set to a positive mind-set. Affirmations will help remove troubled thoughts with positive energy. They help to keep your emotions calm and relaxed.  In the Law of Attraction, affirmations can help bring into your life, all that is good, and positive, keeping negativity out of your mind.

Affirmations center your mind, body and spirit in harmony. Affirmations are used as a tool for your mind and thoughts to bring positive change to your life. What comes into your life will affect your thoughts, your thoughts control your mind, your mind affects your body and together the mind and body connects with the soul. So affirmations can bring peace to your mind, body and spirit.

We use affirmations to work on our subconscious mind through repetition. We all have moments when we talk to ourselves, we listen to our thoughts and our thoughts take over our mind. This is the perfect time to redirect those thoughts with strong positive affirmation words or phrases. Affirmations help us stay focused on our thoughts, bringing us closer to our goals with good energy.

If you really want to change your life then affirmations can and will help. It takes time to reprogram some thoughts and beliefs you have. Affirmations do not work overnight on changing anyone’s mind-set. When saying your affirmations always keep them positive, do not bring in any negativity. You can repeat them several ways but i like the first person, ( I am a good person). I would suggest that if you are recording your affirmations, you can use several methods to drive  that thought in your mind. First in the second person, (You are loved) say the affirmation three times, then say the words with your name, (Mary is loved), again say the words three times and then end that affirmation in the first person, (I am loved) repeating the affirmation once again three more times.

The Sunrise Media Group boxed sets of affirmations come in 20 different topics and are put together to chip away at your negative thoughts. Let our affirmation cards be the self-help that you have been looking for to change your mind-set from pessimistic to optimistic.

These cards are designed to empower you with a positive message, renewing you soul with Peace, Love, Joy and Happiness through visualization and scent. We try to use your senses to make our affirmation more real to your mind. By holding the card, you are engaging your touch. Reading the words and looking at the beautiful photos with highlight your sight and by scenting the cards with lavender it brings together your sense of smell. The effectiveness of our affirmations are highly increased by combining those senses. All cards are scented with lavender, they have beautiful photos on both sides. Side 1 has a tranquil nature scene and side 2 will brighten your day with an amazing sunrise. The peaceful affirmation words are written across the sunrise and together with the aromatic lavender scent brings a calming to your life.

Our powerful positive affirmation words can be a guide for you in your quest to move forward, keeping away negativity away from your pursuit of reaching life’s desires. Life has many challenges and our sunrise affirmation cards can be the tool you have been looking to overcome those challenges.

Repetition is best and affirmations should be said several times throughout the day to help bring changes into your life. Remember you may be trying to change some beliefs in your consciousness that have been in your mind for a lifetime. There are many good techniques to say your affirmations and help work on some of your life’s patterns. Each of our boxed sets comes with 32 cards, 1 information card and 31 affirmation cards. The cards will give to you a positive energy for an entire month and more, a new card for each day of the month. We like to start and end our day with the mirror technique. Every morning pick a new card from our boxed deck, stand in front of a mirror, look into your eyes and repeat the affirmation aloud with strong powerful energy. Repetition, Repetition, Repetition ! So say the words back to your mirror image at least 5 times. Take the card with you and say the words throughout the day. In the evening go back to your mirror and repeat the morning routine to help form a positive habit.

Affirmations will work, just give them time and continue with our cards till you reach your goals.

I, (your name) want peace in my life. I trust the universe will help me accomplish this goal. I overcome emotions knowing that I am the only one in charge of my thoughts. Staying in the present moment keeps me from any worries of the future. I remove all negative thoughts about what I can’t do with positive thoughts of what I can do.  This keeps me filled with joy, love and happiness. Staying in control will leave no time for anxieties to take over. If tension starts moving into my body, I will start my deep breathing, releasing that anxiety with every exhale. To the good of all concerned, I will enjoy a life of peace, being composed, relaxed and calm.

When you feel anxiety trying to take over, try to redirect your thoughts with some of these Power Words:
Breathe, Calm, Composed,Happy, Love, Positive, Present, Relax, Smile.

Peace and Love to You Today and Always

Pay It Forward

I, (your name), radiate thoughts of peace, love and happiness to everyone I meet. If negative or angry thoughts try to enter my mind, I redirect those thoughts to positive energy. I accept all people, even when they may display a different point of view or a perspective that is not the same as mine. My breathing techniques are always helpful before opening my mouth. When I smile, all is well with my emotions and any anger is quickly removed from my thoughts. To the good of all concerned, I stay positive, calm and relaxed; turning anger and negative thoughts into thoughts of love and happiness.

When you feel anger trying to take over, try to redirect your thoughts with some of these Power Words:
Breathe, Calm, Control, Feelings, Happiness, Love, Relax, Smile, Strength.

Peace and Love to You Today and Always

Pay It Forward

Spring is in the air and summer is just around the corner. What a great time of the year that many people want to tie the knot and get married. My own daughter just had her special wedding day in April. She worked so hard with every detail planning a perfect wedding day. She learned very quickly that no matter how hard you plan, the universe may have other plans for your day. After a year of talking with many, many vendors the day comes and there will be something that you did not plan on. The most important thing to remember is that you are marrying the love of your life and all will be well regardless of any small unforeseen obstacles. I can tell you that there were a few unforeseen changes in my daughters plans, but she handled it with such charm, and the smile never left her face. If there ever was a time to believe in Murphy’s Law it is on your wedding day. As stated the definition of  Murphy’s Law is “ anything that can go wrong, will”. I am just telling you this to prepare you for some unknown changes. Do not worry. When the day is over you will be married to your soul mate and everyone will have had a wonderful time at your wedding.

So here is my gift to help you on your special day. I have written a few wedding affirmations that will be helpful, keeping you calm, relaxed and filled with joy, happiness and love.

Please remember that affirmations will work and repetition is best. Say the words as many times as possible leading up to your day and enjoy your wedding.

I am a beautiful bride.
I release my stress with every breath I exhale.
I keep my smile all day.
I only attract good vibrations on my special day.
I remember to breathe during the ceremony and throughout the day.
I trust that my vendors will be at their best.
I enjoy a perfect wedding day, regardless of the weather.
I can’t wait to marry my best friend.
I stay calm and relaxed during my preparations.
The power of love will make my day perfect.
I am calm, relaxed and happy in the present moment.
I stay relaxed, calm and stress free on my wedding day.
I feel the love when we are exchanging our vows.
I have strong positive energy, helping me today.
I am having a wonderful day. I am so happy !
I am having a wonderful day.  I Am so happy !
I Am So happy !
I AM SO HAPPY !