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- Opportunity comes fast and furious - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever noticed that when opportunity arises, it’s never in “our time”? Rather, it comes at sometimes the most “inopportune” times – meaning that we’re often not prepared to receive it and use it to our advantage. Here’s a great example: An individual I know (we’ll call him Dan) had a ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Eternal Love: Learning how to live a life of Greatness - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanOne of the greatest virtues in life stems from eternal love - it is the unyielding, unwavering, non-judgmental form of compassion and empathy. In the grand scheme of the universe, the Angel of Eternal Love, Hadraniel wants you to feel that power of eternal love and she encourages you to have ...
Views: 1377 - Just for the Fun of It! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen is the last time you’ve given yourself permission to do something just for the fun of it? I know…we all get caught up in work, family, and home. But isn’t it time that you made time for yourself? With summer in full swing, you should kick off your shoes and step back into your childhood ...
Views: 1369 - Finding your Niche - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanHas anyone ever asked you if you have discovered your niche? Since I was very young, I knew that one day I would be using my talents to help others in life feel better about themselves. The path that I took was far different than what I envisioned but the outcome has been fabulous! Once you ...
Views: 1363 - A Strength for all Seasons - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanMichael is the Angel of protection. He will answer your call for help, no matter the time, no matter the place. He is a powerful and tough guide who loves and protects you day or night. As a little child, the shadows on the wall may appear frightening and threatening. It seems sometimes you ...
Views: 1362 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 8:A Penny for your Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanChildren often live in the land of make-believe. Their worlds are surreal and filled with dreams, imaginary friends and fairytales. And in those dreams, fantasy worlds and fairytales, children often communicate their passions, their fears, their hopes and their overall feelings about the life ...
Views: 1358 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 5: What Values are You Teaching? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanRemember when you were little and someone may have said, “Monkey-see, Monkey-do”? Well, everything that you emit through your actions, your words and even your thoughts are being fed into those around you – your children, your siblings, your friends, your coworkers and even your significant ...
Views: 1357 - Having a Responsible Voice - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat are you broadcasting? How is your voice being heard? What does your voice really want to say? While all of us may not be fully aware of it, we have the power inside us to share meaningful dialog and information; and we also have the power to be destructive in the same manner. In a world ...
Views: 1352 - Embrace Beauty, Receive Healing - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Iofiel is the angel of beauty and she hopes that you will experience and embrace the beauty of life all around you. She asks you to keep your eyes, ears, and heart open to all the beauty of creation because it has the power to heal you. Through her eyes, she will help you to find light ...
Views: 1350 - Help I need Somebody! - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Cerviel encourages you to be the best and the bravest in everything you do. When you become afraid and worried that you will not be able to do something well, reach out to Cerviel to give you great courage and strength. She believes in you even when you do not; and she is always there as ...
Views: 1343 - Do What You Love So You Can Love What You Do - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanThere are often times in our lives when we reflect on all the things we "could have done" or "should have done" because there's an emptiness that we begin to harbor when we're not in the career or line of work we'd choose to be. Easier said than done, eh? Well, that really depends on how badly ...
Views: 1342 - Spring Cleaning: Ridding the Clutter from your Life! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanAh, the allure of spring… isn’t this the perfect time to get all the dust out of the nooks and crannies of your house? Springtime is also the perfect time to take a long look at your personal and professional life to fine-tune your mind, body and spirit! In order to de-clutter your house, you ...
Views: 1341 - I'd like to teach the world to sing... - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanIn perfect harmony… Remember that old jingle by Coke? Imagine if everyone sung in unison – we could all work and live in harmony in such a way that would be conductive in making the world a better, happier place. That being said, I want to teach you how to sing in harmony ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Are you over programmed in life? - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanAre you one of those people who have made so many commitments that you are having a hard time keeping them? You have compromised your health and sacrificed your family life because you had a strong need to help others. You are a leader in your community, but you fail your family. So how do ...
Views: 1338 - Adversity Builds Character - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWe all experiences challenges and adverse situations in our lives from time to time but the key to those experiences is not to fold and cave in but to rise above them and grow to a deeper level of who you are. I have recently had numerous challenges come into my life in various levels and ...
Views: 1333 - When I Wish upon a Star... - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you remember a time when you saw a shooting star and you caught yourself making a wish? It’s okay to admit that you have… a lot of us have. And even without a shooting star, we sometimes find ourselves wishing for things that we do not have, for what others may have, and things that we could ...
Views: 1333 - Waking up to 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanIt appears all over the internet—fear, worry and concern about the coming of 2012. We are all hearing the doomsday messages across the board. We hear about Mayan prophecies, we hear about Nostradamus, we hear about climate change, we hear about solar flares…and we have not even gotten started ...
Views: 1330 - Do you really know who you are? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanThis is not a trick question but rather an honest insight into the inner workings of each one of us. We usually share with our friends and associates a piece of who we are, the piece that we want them to like or connect with; however, there is a secret, a hidden piece of you that doesn't want to ...
Views: 1329 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 6: Living in Conscientiousness - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanAlong your life’s journey, I am sure you have met many significant people; possibly you’ve fallen in love and have been willing to open yourself up to taking the next step in your life by becoming vulnerable to another. How magnificent it is to open yourselves up to an extension of yourselves. ...
Views: 1325 - Being open-minded has great benefits - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanSometimes it is difficult to open your mind and take a look at different ideas or opinions other than your own. I have found, however, that when I open my mind, I realize a great deal of rewarding benefits. You have the power to heal your life and empower yourself in the process when you view ...
Views: 1324 - Holding on and letting go - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanThroughout my tenure as an intuitive life coach, I have encountered numerous clients who have difficulties letting go of the heavy baggage that tends to hinder their progress; and more importantly, their overall happiness in life. Sometimes, it is easier to hold onto what we are used to ...
Views: 1318 - Can People be Fooled? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanThe question is: “Can people be fooled?” The answer is of course they can, especially when people are out of touch with reality! We, too, often only hear what we want to hear. We ignore the messages that we are not interested in and we definitely ignore the messages that might possibly offer ...
Views: 1312 - We All have a Dual Personality - by Submitted on May 11, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanThere are two people living on the inside of us. The positive “ Yes I can do it” personality and then the negative fearful side of you that hides and feels insecure. We all have the ability to be thoughtful and considerate and then some one comes along and cuts us off and we become angry and ...
Views: 1312 - Chasing Your Own Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanAs I was reading the Wednesday edition of USA today, August 8, 2007 about Barry Bonds becoming the home run king with his 756th career shot, I envisioned the thoughts that were going on in his mind, body and spirit. Was he a "Proud Man Standing" is the question that one might ask? Of course, ...
Views: 1311 - Follow your dreams-Just do it! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanThe Angel of Vision, Paschar, asks you to open your eyes to all the possibilities in your life. When you follow your dreams and believe that you can do it, she will help you to have the vision of clarity to see you through to the finish line. Anytime you feel you cannot go any further, ask her ...
Views: 1308 - Do You Like Yourself - by Submitted on May 11, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you feel good about who you are? I hope you can answer “YES” to the above question; however, if you can’t, I am here to tell you that you need to be bold enough to feel good about you. Being against yourself will never help you but it will most definitely keep you stuck in a negative and ...
Views: 1307 - How can you live more in balance and harmony? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you believe in the power of God and that all things are possible through Him? God is a big God. He is not vindictive, small minded or petty, rather God is a loving and compassionate God who wants to give you all the gifts that you were created to receive. It is yours and my job to be open to ...
Views: 1306 - Don't let Life get you Down. - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanMany people have fallen into a state of fear and extreme worry. That is a normal and natural happening and feeling to experience especially with the recent disasters that have happened around the world. While so many are in pain and disbelief, I accept as true that it is important to stay ...
Views: 1303 - What does Success Mean to You? - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat is it that you would like to succeed in for the coming year? A goal without a plan is just a wish! We all have wishes and dreams but few go further than that-their wishes. Somehow people seem stuck in the planning process and then they never reach the implementation stage. It would be a ...
Views: 1303 - When is enough, enough? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanThere is so much chaos, anger, jealousy and need to hurt others surfacing around the globe that it has caused me to think that it is time for each one of us to step up and say: “Enough is enough!” A good example to take to heart was the situation with the 33 miners in Chile who were ...
Views: 1303 - Angel Shekinek - your lighthouse o'er the bay - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Shekinek - your lighthouse o'er the bay Can you imagine steering a ship in the night without any beacon to guide your way? I don't know about you, but I would never want to be a cruise liner captain without a light from the lighthouse to keep my ship from running aground. Angel ...
Views: 1297 - Slam Dunk! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanThe ball is in your court. You have the opportunity to make a three-pointer from the goal line. At first there is a loud roar, and the other players are watching your every move. As your eyes focus on the net, the only thing stirring on your body is the bead of sweat rolling down your forehead. ...
Views: 1295 - If You like Pina Colada - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Joan Marie Whelan…write to me and escape! Well, I am sure Rupert Holmes had a fun time writing that song (“Escape”); but what do you fantasize about in your own life? Where does your mind drift to “escape”? How do you de-stress your daily life? Some of you may feel so overwhelmed at day’s end that you are ...
Views: 1288 - Creating Action Through Intention With The Manifestation Method - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanAs an Intuition Expert, one of the most amazing features I've discovered in the Manifestation Method is transforming your life is more simple than you think. In one of my earlier articles, I relayed a story about how things aren't always as they seem (for your higher good); now, I'm going to ...
Views: 1278 - Empowering You - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanBe aware that you have the ability to empower yourself each and every day. Your soul works hand in hand with your mind and body as an energy source to help you recharge just like those rechargeable batteries you buy at the local retailer. How do you think you get that burst of energy to finish ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - What are you really messaging? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanStephen Covey, renowned author of the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is quoted as saying, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” Truer words were never spoken. In fact, it is this type of thinking that a lot of folks are not doing enough nowadays. Take social ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Study the movements of the Hummingbird and gain some wisdom - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanHummingbirds are amazing creatures of Earth. They are the smallest bird in the world, yet they possess great power and abilities. It flies and flitters and when you watch their movement you become enchanted by their agility and speed. Their long beaks or bills enable them to feed in some of ...
Views: 1271 - Your Thoughts Really Matter - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanThe reality that you are living right now can talk you out of your hopes and dreams for your tomorrow. They can cause you to move into fear and doubt and begin yelling at God or even wondering whether or not He even cares about you? But I am here to tell you that when you believe in the Power of ...
Views: 1270 - As above so below - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI was recently at a talk that was speaking to the health of our coral reefs around the world. As I listened, I began to see a correlation between what is happening under the water to what is happening above. Coral gets stressed and when that occurs it is more likely to get sick with disease. ...
Views: 1261 - Countdown to Peace - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanThe angel of peace and calmness is Angel Uriel. She helps you to remain calm and relaxed when you become anxious or frustrated. She also helps you to live in peace and harmony so that you will feel happy. Let's do a happiness exercise. What's that, you ask? In just a minute, I want you to ...
Views: 1258 - Are you willing to put the effort forth? - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanAccountability and confidence are invaluable attributes to help anyone move in the positive direction towards success. When you invoke and understand these 2 attributes, you just might make magic happen as you strive to transform your life and reach your highest potential. Okay everyone ...
Views: 1256 - Hurricane of the Heart - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever been in a situation where you felt so much emotion that it felt as if you were going to implode? The worst part about it is that these feelings typically begin very small but over time, they breed into a mega-storm of emotions. Sometimes we can head these things off at the pass if ...
Views: 1256 - Can you hear me now? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanIn 2002, Verizon Wireless ™ coined the infamous phrase, “Can you hear me now?” in one of their largest and most successful advertising campaigns. Take a minute to think about that slogan — your intuition is a lot like that. Your intuition wants to help you be successful, it wants you to hear its ...
Views: 1255 - The Waiting Game - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you play the waiting game? In other words, do you procrastinate on your plans to the point of paralysis? It is one thing to be pragmatic about a given strategy or initiative; but once the assessment is complete, it is time to move onto the next step. Too often, people get caught up in the ...
Views: 1255 - Unlocking the Code to your True Self - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanYou do not have to feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Realize that you can achieve the success you want in life, but you must first discover your true self. Through this journey, you are able to shape your life into whatever it is you seek. While you are ...
Views: 1252 - We need one another to live our lives better - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanWe live a more enjoyable life when we live and share with others within a community of support, encouragement and friendship. We can be happy by our selves but our greatness comes when we work together and share experiences with others. We become stronger when we are supported and encouraged ...
Views: 1250 - Fear Change? 5 Tips for Personal Growth and Transformation - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanFranklin D. Roosevelt said at his first Inaugural Address, "...the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." This statement is so true in so many ways. When we fear change, we aren't necessarily fearing the change, we are fearing the unknown; and the unknown can sometimes be scary for some ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Liar, Liar Pants on Fire - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanCan you recall that little rhyme kids used to taunt others with, “Liar, Liar, pant’s on fire!”? I have no clue who came up with it, but I imagine a small child recognized someone who was lying and began singing that line to call him out on it. It is amazing that children can recognize the ...
Views: 1228 - 5 Must-Have Attitudes in Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanIn life, you will occasionally find that no matter where you are, with whom you are, or in whatever circumstance you may be, you may feel empty and dissatisfied with your current state of affairs. Perhaps you feel your job is no longer challenging or rewarding; or if you are in a long-standing ...
Views: 1227 - Making Sound Choices - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Joan Marie Whelan10 years ago, I began to realize that it was time for me to use my gifts to help others. I didn't want to do it...that wasn't the life that I choose for me! 10 years ago, I was recovering from a serious car accident and living at home with my parents. I remember my frustrations, anger and ...
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