Psychological EncouragementWritten by Michele Gauvin Alley
In 1991, I started my first year of college. It was a scary time for me as it is with most students leaving home for first time. I was set up with general courses, as well as an education course, since that was what I was majoring in at time. I also took a psychology class.The psychology professor was big man that tended to go so fast that things he taught went in one ear and out other. Because I had a learning disability this was not good. I spent more time reading and getting notes from other students, but worse part of course was testing. The professor tended to cover 3 or 4 chapters and then have a test. I was doing ok with regular assignments but not tests. So, I came up with idea that maybe he would be willing to give me exam orally instead of written. After class one night, I went up to him and asked him if he minded. He said he didn’t mind and we set up a time and day. I spent next day studying as hard as I thought I possibly could so that when that evening came I felt ready for test. That evening I went over to his office and took test orally. I did lousy, and he suggested that I drop course at that point because my grade was so bad. I asked him to let me take it written next day when all other students took it. He said that was ok. So, I spent that evening and all day next day studying for that test. I was determined to prove him wrong and to prove that I could do it.
| | When You Attract Negative People, Be ThankfulWritten by Catherine Franz
Laws of Attraction are clearly defined. What comes back is a reflection of energy you are radiating. If negative people are being attracted to you, then be self-assured that you are sending out energy that appeared on their radar screen.Instead of focusing on not trying to attract them. Be thankful you are. Okay, you say, that might be pushing it a little. Not really. You see, whatever you are attracting is giving you a clear projection of energy that you are giving off. Or it could be something that you need to heal first in order to clear your energy. Most times, we could not see how we are radiating without this attraction. The answer is awareness. The key is seeing it quickly so that their negative energy doesn't change or shift your energy and pull you down along with it. However, it’s best not to leave until you have a sense of what is showing up. Yet, sometimes, that isn't possible until hindsight mode. An excellent example of this occurred to me just this week. A quick background in case you don't know me -- I'm very careful of my energy and have practiced laws. I am also a master practitioner and move with laws 24/7 which took years to master. Something I'm very proud of and very aware of. Well, anyway, moving forward to illustration. Eating dinner at my favorite restaurant, sitting there writing after a good meal, just finished a marketing story for one of my syndicated columns. Before leaving I thought I would duck into ladies room. I was sitting on john -- oops, maybe too much information (TMI) -- when I heard this lady talking to me from other stall. Actually feeling awkward and caught unaware, it took a few minutes before I could really make out what she was saying. By then, I was walking towards sink to wash my hands. It wasn't until then did I get gist of her story, language and negativity. It was a victim story about how world is out to get her. Let me spare you details. I know you've heard this before and can easily relate to energy heaviness created in room. I smiled and commented about I enjoy coming to restaurant. She was too much into her story to hear anything but herself. Yet, she wasn't even hearing herself, I believe. She followed me back to my table and stood over me as I sat down. A few more minutes of this and trying to ignore her and because I was ready to leave anyway, I got up to leave. She walked back to her table and sat. This time I walked to her table and towered over her. I continued to listen, not getting a word in edge wise for another five minutes or so. I smiled and nodded sideways repeatedly in disagreement. She never paid attention. Finally, I held up my hand in a stop-sign format. This caused a pause. With a deep sigh of thank goodness, I remarked, "I've listened to your story and would like to share with you -- you are attracting exactly what you don't want because that is exactly what you want. Everything that has occurred has been what you have asked for. If you want to change what you are attracting, start by seeing and making new choices. This and only this will change what occurs in your life."
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