YOU

1. Your presence is a present to the world
2. You're unique and one of a kind
3. Your life can be what you want it to be
4. Take the days just one at a time
5. Count your blessings, not your troubles
6. You'll make it through with what ever comes along
7. Within you are so many answers
8. Understand, have courage, be strong
9. Don't put limits on yourself
10. So many dreams are waiting to be realized
11. Decisions are too important to leave to chance
12. Reach for your peak, your goal, your prize
13. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying
14. The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets
15. Don't take things to seriously
16. Live a life of serenity
17. Not a life of regets
18. Remember that a little love goes a long way
19. Remember that a lot goes for ever
20. Remember that friendship is a wise investment
21. Life's treasures are people together
22. Realize that it's never to late do ordinary things in an extraordinary way
23. Have health, hope and happiness
24. Take the time to wish upon a star
And don't ever forget for even a day
how very special you are!

GRANDMA'S HANDS

Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. She didn't move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands. When I sat down beside her she didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if she was OK. Finally, not really wanting to disturb her but wanting to check on her at the same time, I asked her if she was OK. She raised her head and looked at me and smiled. 'Yes, I'm fine, thank you for asking,' she said in a clear voice strong. 'I didn't mean to disturb you, grandma, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK,' I explained to her. 'Have you ever looked at your hands,' she asked. 'I mean really looked at your hands?' I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point she was making. Grandma smiled and related this story: 'Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled shriveled and weak have been the tools I have used all my life to reach out and grab and embrace life. 'They braced and caught my fall when as a toddler I crashed upon the floor. They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back. As a child, my mother taught me to fold them in prayer. They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots. They held my husband and wiped my tears when he went off to war. 'They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent. They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son. Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special. They wrote my letters to him and trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse. 'They have held my children and grandchildren, consoled neighbors, and shook in fists of anger when I didn't understand. They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body. They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken, dried and raw. And to this day when not much of anything else of me works real well these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer. 'These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of life. But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out and take when he leads me home. And with my hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of God.' I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God reached out and took my grandma's hands and led her home. When my hands are hurt or sore or when I stroke the face of my children and husband I think of grandma. I know she has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God. I, too, want to touch the face of God and feel His hands upon my face. Take a look at your hands right now and let them talk to you , take a moment and Thank them for all they have done for you. Something so simple we take for granted everyday!

Love to all of you........Laurie

What has Laurie been up to?

As most of you are aware, I love to write. Yes, still writing and focusing on my book. I am also much into natural health, and women's issues. I must say I have lots of knowledge in lots of areas of life as I have explored many avenues while finding my real self. I have been offering free 30 minutes of spiritual mentoring with already many people and everyone has wanted to continue with me. What a JOY it has been for me to find another gift that I have, and am so happy to help others on their spiritual journey also. By the year 2012 everyone has their own idea as far as what will happen or take place in this very special year. Ive been told that will be a year of more light coming to earth to awaken souls and move them along on their spiritual path even faster than ever. The veils between heaven and earth will be much thinner then ever before so awakening to Gods light will be so very well knowen for so many, connecting to Angels and the light of the God source will be much easier, and will not take years to get things done, like lessons etc. I have come to help many adjust to this new energy coming to fill us with such light. We have to adjust slowly to this, as many of us have already started to do. Lately a time of feeling of frustration for lots of people, we are getting things off our chests etc. Letting go of people in our lives who are very negative with not much effort at all, we just seem to know to let go. This is because we are adjusting to the light and energys. I will talk about this in more upcoming writings in my blog. I have so much to share with all of you. I hope you will be checking in weekly. I will be sharing more on natural health also as I have not done much of. God Bless you all.

Love & Light to you all!

When a women lies

One day, when a seamstress was sewing while sitting close to a river, her thimble fell into the river. When she cried out, the Lord appeared and asked, "My dear child, why are you crying?" The seamstress replied that her thimble had fallen into the water and that she needed it to help her husband in making a living for their family.The Lord dipped His hand into the water and pulled up a golden thimble set with sapphires.

"Is this your thimble?" the Lord asked.The seamstress replied, "No." The Lord again dipped into the river. He held out a golden thimble studded with rubies.

"Is this your thimble?" the Lord asked. Again, the seamstress replied, "No." The Lord reached down again and came up with a leather thimble.

"Is this your thimble?" the Lord asked. The seamstress replied, "Yes." The Lord was pleased with the woman's honesty and gave her all three thimbles to keep, and the seamstress went home happy.
Some years later, the seamstress was walking with her husband along the riverbank, and her husband fell into the river and disappeared under the water. When she cried out, the Lord again appeared and asked her, "Why are you crying?'' "Oh Lord, my husband has fallen into the river!"The Lord went down into the water and came up with George Clooney. "Is this your husband? The Lord asked.

"Yes," cried the seamstress.The Lord was furious. "You lied! That is an untruth!" The seamstress replied, "Oh, forgive me, my Lord. It is a misunderstanding. You see, if I had said "no" to George Clooney, you would have come up with Brad Pitt.

Then if I said "no" to him, you would have come up with my husband. Had I then said "yes," you would have given me all three. Lord, I'm not in the best of health and would not be able to take care of all three husbands, so THAT'S why I said "yes" to George Clooney. And so the Lord let her keep him. The moral of this story is: Whenever a woman lies, it's for a good and honorable reason, and in the best interest of others.

That's our story, and we're sticking to it.
Signed, All Us Women

Blessings, Laurie

I Claim My Magnificence!

Today I am ready to claim my magnificence! I know that I have a unique place on the planet and a unique contribution to make. I am in the process of becoming the masterpiece I was meant to be. In that process, I am willing to lovingly embrace ALL parts of myself. My masterpiece is already in consciousness, and now the brushstrokes of my life are filling it in. I feel vibrant, alive, enthusiastic, loving, and joyous! My joy is contagious. I support myself in my magnificent blossoming and I support others as well. I know that I am responsible for creating my life in the way I desire, and others are responsible for theirs.

My birthright is to enjoy harmonious relationships, unlimited prosperity, vibrant health, work that I love, and an abundance of happiness. I lovingly notice any limiting thoughts that are not in alignment with my birthright and gently weed them from my inner garden. I forgive the past, allow the present, and trust the future.

Say this affirmation daily and watch your life change in many wonderful ways, Blessings.......

Becoming Who YOU Are!

Who am I
What is the lesson of this challenge
When will my life look different
Where do I go from here
How do I discover my purpose in order to change my life

I think we have asked these questions to ourselves many times through out our life time. Especially as we age. We realize their must be more to all of this meaning life, our life. If we have not displayed our gifts to the world we will ask ourselves these questions over and over, which brings use closer to finding, identifying what are gifts are. We have all come into this life time to learn lessons, to live the Golden Rule, to share and teach what we have learned in past life times or to just simply make or tweet even better a gift that we have had in another life time, as is the case with myself. Life is so much about working out things we need to accomplish also to move on to the next stage. Sit quietly and ask yourself these questions one by one with notebook and pen in hand see what comes to mind. Ask your wonderful Angels, and guides to help you hear the answers to these questions, they will be so happy you asked because they are here for that purpose to help you fulfill your lives work in this life time and to clear up any left issues from other previous life times. Listen, and wait and see what comes to mind, write it down no matter how foolish, funny or out of this world it may seem. Ask the Angels did I hear this right and they will give you a yes or no that you will hear distinctly. We must become who we have come to become in this life time. It is the most important. We all are so very important. Being a mom is so very important, a loving mom. It may be just as easy as that, as being a loving mother who really loves tremendously, and teaches her children to love. That is such a special gift to give to children and others, because they will carry this love to their children, and it will continue to ripple down the line.Expessilly mothers of children with disabilities. These children picked you before entering the womb. You both made a agreement before hand with each other. It was to help the other with a lesson. They would not have picked you if you were not strong enough to handle this life time with them. Become who you are, find the light within that is waiting to be ignited, where is that dream hidden, where is the joy to be felt cornered? Ask for it all and it shall be given for those who truly believe in yourself that you are here for something bigger then you ever thought possible. Be the best you can be with what you love to do, Even if its being a mother, You are more special that you can ever imagine. You are wanted, you are needed, and you are loved ever more than you could ever imagine, so raise your head high as you walk, and think of how much you are loved for all you give, and do. You are your child’s gift. Remember there is more, there are many gifts we have where are thy hiding? Go inside, bring them out, the world is waiting for you to share them.

I have been offering 30 mins. of free counseling to those who may need help in finding their true gifts just e-mail me. My gift to you! LWilkie11@aol.com Blessings, Laurie

PEACE ~ LOVE ~JOY ~ INSPIRATION
　
　

The Gift

As the Holistic makeover is coming to a end, lots of friends and family have asked what did you learn, and do, what did you get out of this progress. I never realized the impact until I was done with my coach, and toward the end of this great experience, and this progress of searching. Searching for my self would be my greatest gift of all. I really expected so much more I thought as my last session was a day away. All these questions were coming up from deep inside, questions I have asked many times over. I still felt a sense of emptiness. I felt like a failure of some sort, how could this be so hard, and why does it have to be hard. With all this help and still I feel the way I do. The next day after my closing with my coach their was a break through of my own. Ive realized the truth of who I really was and where I was going. This was the work I was to do for so many years and now it was just a matter of owning up to it. Yes, "THE GIFT " the God given gift to work with the elderly and mentally challenged all these 26 years of my life. It all made sense now all I had to do was except this gift from God and finally I was ready to do just that. A joy came over me like I can not explain, I started to write everywhere in my home, at work, the bathroom, I kept getting insight about receiving your God given gifts. I always wanted something to write about well, I sure had more than enough now! I have noticed a shift in every way I look at everything inside of myself and outside. I have a bright future ahead of me now, from me finally excepting my gift things are coming to me, I do not have to do anything but ask for them now. This is the world to live in. I feel finally complete. I have now started writing my book ( a dream Ive had for years) the writing comes so easy on a subject that you truly experienced, went through, and learned by, and most of all want to share with so many. I want to help others see their gift in life that they may have not noticed as a gift. We all come with many gifts in this life time, but their is one that fits right with your soul , and comes easily. Don't cover it up, make excuses not to use it, and most of all see it, see it so clearly that their is nothing you need to do but offer it to the world and let it do the rest. I already have the name for my book, yes, you guessed it "THE GIFT"

Come back soon, Blessings, Laurie

The interview with God

I dreamed I had an interview with God.

“So you would like to interview me?” God asked.

“If you have the time” I said.

God smiled. “My time is eternity.” “What questions do you have in mind for me?”

“What surprises you most about humankind?”

God answered... “That they get bored with childhood, they rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.”

“That they lose their health to make money... and then lose their money to restore their health.”

“That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live in neither the present nor the future.”

"That they live as if they will never die, and die as though they had never lived.”

God’s hand took mine and we were silent for a while.

And then I asked... “As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?”

“To learn they cannot make anyone love them. All they can do is let themselves be loved.”

“To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others.”

“To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness.”

“To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in those they love, and it can take many years to heal them.”

“To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most, but is one who needs the least.”

“To learn that there are people who love them dearly, but simply have not yet learned how to express or show their feelings.”

“To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it differently.”

“To learn that it is not enough that they forgive one another, but they must also forgive themselves.”

"Thank you for your time," I said humbly. "Is there anything else you would like your children to know?

God smiled and said, “Just know that I am here... always.”

This is one of my favorites. Please go to the web-site and watch the movie presentation it will bring tears to your eyes. Just put in "The interview with God" in your search bar.

With much Love, Laurie

Simplicity made simple...

One of my wonderful coaches, worked with me on enjoying the moments of each day. Keep it simple was a great task for me. It all seemed to easy, Just keep it simple and nothing else I thought to myself. Could it really be just that easy. But that was to easy I thought, not much work involved with this lesson. This was one of the most important lessons I have ever learned up to this date of my life. Through living my life more simply each day, I have seen, and felt things I have never before experienced. I was living in the moment a place that not many people experience. Not only did I stop looking way into the future a place that I found myself at many times a day, a future that may never come, to enjoying what was in front of me, right here this very moment. If we do not have this moment here and now what do we really have? Not the past and not the future. So why do we drift off to these places so often? the place of the past and of the future. I had experienced things I had never noticed before by being in the present. The stillness, the connection to my soul, spirit, and body's, needs and wants. A sense of releasement, no burdens, no ties. The beauty around me got finally noticed, through the richness of the smells, colors, the calmness of my body knowing it was OK to feel relaxed, with no pressures of the future once more nagging at me, what are you going to be? what will you become? your getting older, theirs not much time to waste. And so the song goes on and on in my mind, like a merry- go- round, or so it used to. Its an amazing thing as you slow your mind down and live in the moment, in the stillness all that you need to know and are, are right their in front of you, it just seems to come up to the surface, no more fighting for the answers they just come in the stillness without even trying how much more easier can that be! There was no pushing or pulling or fighting for them they just come because you are in a state that allows all things to become possible, and very easy, There really is no future , and theirs no future in the past. There is really only the present, and that is why it is called THE PRESENT . Why don't you try to live more simply, and you will experience a world that you never knew exists, it will all come to you instead of you chasing for it, think of all the energy that is wasted. All of us work way to hard for things we want or need the universe will bring them to us by living in each moment of everyday, and that's called Simplicity made simple!

Enjoy all the beauty around you every moment of every day! Laurie

Baby Steps, to Stepping Stones

This journey with the Holistic Makeover has been exciting and yet exhausting, in a wonderful way. The journey of the self is quite interesting. During the three months of working on the self, I have a better understanding of myself as a whole person, with great compassion. Let me share with you my journey, what I have found out about myself , and what I plan on doing about it in order to move forward with goals in life so I can be the best for ME. My blog is a great place for me to share my journey along the way. All of us are great caregivers and have one thing in common, we all take care of others so the focus is not on the one subject that's most important which is the self. If you are not caretakers than we keep ourselves so busy, how could we fit ourselves in our own schedule? How sad...... With me I have found I have to take baby steps. Yes, baby steps. When I do accomplish these steps one by one, I feel so good because the things that were bothering me don't any more because I succeeded them. A feeling of accomplishment. And boy does it feel good.
For me it is all about the self. Its about my needs and the steps I need to make to become the person I want to be. How can something so simple be so hard for some of us? I love to share, and enjoy writing. What I can share with you is about the steps I've taken to discover who I really am. I can not tell you about yourself, only you can tell that story. Even though the Holistic Makeover is coming to an end, its just a beginning of discovery for me. I was getting a little scared trying to figure out what my passion in life was and I didn't want to see myself as before. I wanted to see a change and feel good about myself and where I was headed. I needed and wanted direction. I have found it. The direction is working on the self. Its OK to take baby steps, because with baby steps it can get done! and that moves me closer to my dreams.......Here are some steps I learned along the way.


1) Its OK to fall. We all fall many times throughout our lifetime. The real deal is whether we stay down for a long time or get right back up, brush ourselves off, and pick up where we left off.

2) We must keep the momentum going so we don't have time to dwell on how fast or slow we are moving, just to know we are moving forward is all that counts.

3) Its not how many steps we take in a time period but how many times we have stayed up with out falling.

Before we even realize, it becomes a routine and we do it without even thinking. We realize as the focus begins to shift, its not in the steps but accomplishments we had achieved.

What I always wanted was to be at number ten when I was only on number one. I did not want to do the steps in between to get me to ten. I wondered why and now I understand why I have not succeeded in my hopes, and dreams for my future. Have I wasted these past years crawling? I know the answer to that now. We all have our own work to accomplish, we all have a destiny to shine, we all want to share what we know, ideas, help others, we want to make a difference. How can we do that if we have not found the self first? Write your own story not someone elses'. Live from the heart , feel from the soul, share from your experiences because no two stepping stones are alike.

May you take each step with Faith, Courage, and a knowing you can never fail , for there is not such a pathway, just the fear to move forward!

You are all priceless, shine like the star you are, for all to see, and remember just to be!

Laurie

The Healing Room of New Beginnings

In my home I have made a room into my very own healing room, which includes a massage table, and some beautiful breath taking pictures. A small round table, and 2 wicker chairs. This was going to be a room for healing. A place people could come to be restored, rest, and take in much needed energy for their well being. I have not used this room for many months. It has been ready 6 months ago and yet I go in and look and say oh this is nice but have not put it to use. Why? you ask. I have asked myself the same thing over and over. Ive given my husband a few massages here and their in the healing room but Id say that's about it. It all comes to a question, one that has trapped me for so many years. Who is going to come? How can you charge for Reiki, there are so many people out their who do this kind of healing. What if they do not feel any different after they leave? what if they don't come back? and the list goes on. When really what it is about is ME. I'm the one who does not think I am good enough, so why should anyone feel any different! This all comes back to why we do not move forward. We can get things all ready, the excitement to get it all set, and perfect and then It sits their just waiting to be used for the job it was intended to do. So whats the hold up, you ask. The self-esteem issue or could it be sabotage, or no maybe laziness, or maybe even its to scary. We wonder why we do not move forward well here we have it. At least for me. I must say I have been waiting around for years for someone to do it all for me. To tell me my next step, and then I wonder why I have not moved an inch. Through this Holistic makeover, I have learn some hard lessons about myself and the way that I looked on life, and the self and know now what has to be done by me in order to move ahead, or guess what I will be stepping into that healing room a few times a week still saying , Oh it looks good in here wish I knew what to do with it......
I asked the Angels don't you like my healing room they said it is very nice but their is no energy in here because you spend no time in the healing room when will you start?

What have I been waiting for? I guess the coming of Christ......before I get off my butt.
No more excuses. No More feeling sorry for myself. No more blaming it on my dysfunctional family life I had while growing up, and must I go on. excuses, excuses. So I finally took the plunge with all my might. I called a friend, told her to come over to offer her a free energy session. She called me the next day. Hey Laurie, I didn't tell you but I had a bad yeast rash for about 6 months under my arms, could not get rid of it. I was taking a shower and noticed it was completely gone. I cant believe it. What did you do? I gave my son a session not knowing much about Reiki, he said mom if you do not turn down that bright white light I am going to have to get off this table. He stayed on and fell asleep and did not wake up for one hour. With a smile from ear to ear, I was thinking what took me so long to do what I wanted to start doing years ago? Was it fear? sure fear of failing, what do we really fail in life? writing tests that's about it. What I have learned is if we keep putting things off, we get no where. Getting no where leads to being miserable. No one but no one can make us take the first step, only we can. How much do you want that dream to unfold? its all up to you. I have worked on about 6 people now in my healing room. Theirs only one problem now. It seems I cant seem to wake people up after there session they just want to stay and sleep which of course is a part of healing. One time a person slept right through our supper time as we were eating. The Angels said now the room is filled with healing light and it will only get better, and what took you so long Laurie in the first place? Don't you know we would have been with you every part of the way. You are a instrument for God. Thank you for letting him use you...... Every time I walk past the healing room their is now a whole different feeling that flows through me. Its a feeling of accomplishment I moved one step forward, and the feeling with doing it and accomplishing it proved that their is nothing to fear in life, but fear itself. I will keep moving forward its just a start I have a long ways to go, and much to accomplish.
My healing room is open for service and I must say theirs a little smile that comes out when they say Wow Laurie you got a gift alright. What took you so long. I just smiled and said, some things take a little time to unfold, just as the bud of a Rose!


Remember we are good enough just the way we are....We just need to take the next step forward. Blessings, Laurie ^i^

Step into spring with a cleanse

Hi girls, its not only time to spring clean our homes but what about our body's? Do you know everyone should at least cleanse 2 or more times a year. The saying goes cleanse with the seasons. Going through a detox does not have to be hard, doesn't mean you have to stay home from work, and lock yourself in the house so that you are near the bathroom. It is not that way at all. A good detox may last up to 3 days to a week into a month long. Their are so many good detoxes out their how does one choose the right one for their body. I have spent many years trying out and searching many brands out their for myself, friends, and family. These are ones I've taken myself and they sure do work, Their are cleanses for the whole body and ones that are just for different areas of the body like the kidneys, liver, colon, blood, lymphatic system, as they say death starts in the colon and it is where most all diseases start, is from a unhealthy colon. Did you know that once the body is cleansesd most womens hormones will work in the body as they should everything seems to even out natuarlly. After cleansing the colon it is amazing how wonderful you feel, alot of your aliments will be gone, and pain free in most cases. You will become more energized and much more clear and focused. This helps me to further sharpen my focus in life, to effectively do more of what I want and therefore get more of what I want to accomplish out of life. When you feel good and well and have energy you will accomplish more in your days, and life. Detoxes remove waste that cause disease, it will also strengthen your body's immune system for greater protection from viruses, infections. Start new healthy habits that will heal you and create vibrant health. And the miracle happens.......
Here are a few of my favorites as I have many it all depends on your health issues.

http://www.dr.natura.com/
http://www.herbdoc.com/
The Master Cleanse ( the lemonade/ maple syrup Detox) ok for diabetics
The mlis company Which I can help you find the right detox with them ( I took their training)

Their are soooo many excellent ones to mention. One thing to remember is everyone carries Candida and parasites so the first place to start is with a colon cleanse which will take care of these issues. I will be talking about this soon on this page. Feel free to ask me questions, I am a Wellness Coach, Energy healer, Angel and soul practitioner.

Until we meet again blessings to you all, and remember its time to Spring Clean!!

MY JOURNAL TO YOU

The Rose, the pride & Joy of my garden

Welcome to my Blog

Laurie's Notes for Women and what I learned from my heart, an emerging self discovery.

I am looking forward to sharing with you through my postings my incredible journey.

Laurie