Nov/December's Breath of Fresh Air from Akasha

Hi everyone,

Thank you to those of you who emailed to ask where the newsletter was!  I am delighted that you not only look forward to receiving it but actually notice when it hasn’t come.  The reason for the delay is that with the seasonal break fast approaching,  I decided to combine both the November and December issues. So after this one, the next will be in the brand new year of 2007. 

As many people tell me that this is the time of year that they like to reflect on what has been and what might be in the New Year, this month’s feature is an opportunity for you to consider whether your life is lived from the “Half Empty or Half Full” principle.  It was inspired by the recent comments of a client who, despite believing that the cup was half empty, saw quite quickly how a small shift in thinking, meant that it was actually half full!   Enjoy.

Feature:  Half Empty or Half Full?

Essentially what this means is “are you an optimist or a pessimist?”  What’s your immediate gut response to that question?   We usually know which is our predominant way of reacting to situations.  The client I mentioned above has previously tended to live life from a belief that if something good happens, it will be quickly followed by something bad.  To illustrate what he meant, he told me of two instances that had occurred a while back.

The first was how he unexpectedly won £40 during a fun evening out.  It wasn’t a fortune but he was really pleased because he had never won anything before. Then two days later, he had a problem with his car and it cost £50 to put right, which took all the pleasure out of winning the £40.  

The second was relating to an incredible holiday that he and his wife enjoyed.  They both returned feeling refreshed, relaxed and happy.  A week later a family crisis arose and he felt like the whole holiday had been totally wasted, “I knew it would all end in tears”.

What’s your reaction to these two incidents?  Is it perhaps the same?  Or do you have a different take on it?   This was the reframing I offered.

For the first incident, I suggested that the repair to his car had in fact only cost him £10 because he already had an unexpected £40 and for the second, I asked “How much harder would the family crisis have been to deal with, if you hadn’t had the sort of holiday that left you feeling so good?  It would have meant that your emotional and energetic bank account would have been a lot lower than it was.”

He saw the difference immediately -  it was an “aha!” moment.  Now I’m not suggesting that all future events will be looked at from a “half full” perspective, but his increased awareness will probably prompt him to consider a different view.

Next month, I’ll give you a short exercise to try that will demonstrate the inner impact of living from either half empty or half full. 

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 LIVE LIFE LAUGHING…….OXFORD, TUESDAY 23^RD JANUARY 2007

FACT:   Children laugh between 300-400 times a day?
FACT:   Adults laugh between 10-15, if at all?   How sad is that?!

Well, here's your chance to change all that and kickstart 2007 with a dose of fun and laughter.  You've heard the expression "Laughter is the best Medicine" – and during our 3 hours together, we'll explain the huge physical, emotional and mental benefits.  However, much more importantly, you get to have a really good laugh!   Full details at http://www.thelaughterschool.com/Next_open_event.html

Because we like them……

We decided that each month we would include a few links to other sites, either because we know the people concerned and think they are great or we were inspired by the site and wanted to share it with you. By the way, these are not affiliate links and no money is received for including them.

These are great sites for alternative gifts

www.goodgifts.org/goodgifts/

www.thealternativechristmaslist.co.uk/

www.concernwithlove.org/

There are some beautiful, inspiring and uplifting e-cards here….and they’re FREE

www.tut.com/pd/postcards.shtml

This is a song with a difference from a Norwegian choir.  Big thanks to my friend Charlotte for sending this to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATXV3DzKv68&eurl=

Stuck for present ideas? 

Don’t forget that a copy my book “How to do life – powerful pointers for powerful living” can be purchased or downloaded together with my CD “Bliss Out – serious relaxation” at www.empoweringpartnership.com

Really useful information….

This tip was given to me by photographer, John Hart.  www.johnhart-photography.com

If you make regular purchases on-line, use the same credit card each time and make sure that it has a maximum limit of £500.  That way if someone were to access your details, the damage would be limited.

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So until the New Year, all that remains is for John and I to wish you and your loved ones, health, wealth and prosperity. 

Akasha

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