Greetings,

In this period, it would be wise not to hold onto to those things that the universe is trying sweep away. Resisting gently letting go will give rise to a gradual buildup of emotional, mental and physical toxins that will eventually cause you problems. You may be asking, “what do I have to do?”. The answer - Nothing. Just sit back and let the universe take care of it. Don’t force issues and don’t resist necessary change. Let go of any resentment about what you think is not going right, and realize that what you “think” may not be going right, might ironically be leading you in the right direction.

All my best,

Marisa

Greetings,

Get ready for the ride of your life! As we hit mid August, a swift transitional period will hit with rapid force. The period of incubation and analytical processing of the past two months is over, and you are now faced with being thrown in the deep end of the pool without being entirely ready.  It’s either sink or swim, and you’ll swim!

There will be no time to think about what could go wrong. You will have to face all fears head on. You will also have to face all successes! To you that might even be a bigger fear. You won’t have a choice to back out. The universe will shove you. You’ll have to deal with everything that comes your way whether you want to or not.

The universe is preparing to show you how capable you really are! This period will inspire you because there will be no time to think about the “what ifs”. There won’t be any anticipation of what’s to come, because you will already be in it. You will be truly living in the moment, and once the energies slow down in November, you will have accomplished more than you have in many years combined. Finding excuses for “not taking risks” will now be unacceptable to the universe.

In November you will look back with confidence at all the things you thought you could never face, and you’ll realize it was all an illusion.

Get ready! All my best,

Marisa

Greetings,

May is slowing down this month, so you might start to get a little nervous. Business may not be going so well and finding the resources you need to make ends meet may be a bit difficult. Some of you may have even lost a job, or are seriously considering a major career change.

This may all sound glum, but the truth is that the universe is ushering in new energy to “weed your garden” so to speak. As far as finances go, they will start to slowly improve this month. You won’t see a sudden upsurge of funds all at once, but you will notice a little here and there to get you through.

We don’t realize it, but when we are reading the papers and watching TV and all we see is “Recession”, we tend to take on that energy and become afraid. I like to think of recession as a time to “recess”, pull back and reassess where we are headed. Are you in the right career? How is your current spending? Are you making the kind of money you want to be making? Are you investing for your future properly? Whether you like it or not, it is time to take finances and career into consideration.

The more fear you generate by thought, the more that energy is being put out into the universe and experienced by others. This is why the mass media (tv, radio, even billboard ads) is so powerful, because these “thoughts” are broadcast to us, and even if we are not paying attention we subconsciously record them.

The good news is that you could change your thoughts at any time. Believe it or not, you could make a major difference in the universal energy. Think about all the people you come across on a daily basis. Do you really think your state of mind doesn’t affect each person you encounter daily? And it doesn’t stop there! Those people then encounter their families, coworkers and friends too. Whatever energy they took on that day will be projected onto other people. It’s a chain reaction, and by the end of the day, your reactions, thinking and actions could affect a stadium full of people!

Think about this the next time you want to flip someone off on the highway

Don’t worry, things will turn around!

Best,

Marisa

Greetings,

Can you say absent-minded? Wow, I can’t believe the energy this month. Not only is the energy in slow motion, but our minds seem to be in the opposite energy of racing thinking! Don’t worry though, this beautiful weather is bound to continue, and who can’t be cheerful with the natural light, sunshine and blooming flowers?

You may feel like you want to rush into your next phase of life — whether this be a new career move, relationship, or health regimen. You may also feel impatient because nothing is really manifesting. You want to enjoy the slow moving energy, meditate in the new sunshine, but perhaps you feel guilty because the money isn’t rolling in right now. Your inner voice wants you to worry, and to find a solution immediately! So you rush around aimlessly just to ease the guilt of doing nothing and enjoying life. We have been conditioned, haven’t we? At least if we make ourselves crazy, we can at least say we tried — right?

Stop right there! I would like to remind you of the joys of spring and the symbols that come with it. We can’t force the flower to bloom when we want it to, nor can we force it’s petals open. It blooms in it’s own time, and the universe is fully in control of this process. If you are part of the universe and it’s natural processes, then you are connected to this unfolding process. However, you were born a human with free will to go with the universal flow or against it. What would happen if you took a beautiful rose and ripped it’s petals open? Not a pretty sight. Part of the beauty is watching the petals unfold and enjoying each part of the process.

It’s time to tend to your inner garden. Feed and nourish yourself with organic produce and pure water. Go outside and take a deep breath, and allow all of the Earth’s elements to cleanse you. Trust that opportunity will hatch at just the right time! Enjoy the slow moving energy before things speed up again!

All my best!
Marisa

Greetings,

I hope you are as excited as I am about the new additions coming to Knowledge For Living. Please feel free to send any suggestions or additions you would like to see take place. We welcome all new ideas!

As for March, are you feeling the roller coaster ride yet? If so, welcome in the new energy that’s bound to make you stressed if you don’t force yourself to take some time to do the things you need to do for yourself.

This is BURN OUT time. Everywhere you look, people are BUSY, BUSY, BUSY, which is always good. But sometimes when you get so busy, it’s hard to make time to slow down. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying, “relax take it easy”. To the contrary, if you want to take risks with your personal life or business, now is THE TIME.

But in the midst of the crazy speed you may be feeling, know that your defenses are down energetically because of the rushing energy that is coming in. This means that you may be prone to flus, not tolerate foods well, and common colds. The stress makes your immune system weak, so storing up on Vitamin D and soups is important right now.

With this motion energy, it’s going to be hard to relax and stay still because your mind will be racing. So instead of trying to sit and meditate, (which will probably be torture), try instead to get back to the gym. However, you don’t want to overdo it either. This is why I don’t recommend land exercise at this time like lifting or running. Because of the current energy and carelessness, we are prone to more injury such related to impact due to NOT TAKING THE TIME TO WARMUP OR STRETCH.

So instead I recommend swimming if you can handle laps in a pool. The water energy will balance you, and it would be great if you have a sauna, hot tub or steam room to soak in afterwards.

In symbolic terms, it’s life you have a sharp sword in your hand now. Whatever you want to cut out of your life is directly in front of you. With the current energy, you feel fearless and ruthless in getting the job done. Next month you may not feel the strength to get as much done as you will now.

Think about what no longer serves you and waste no time in making changes. Don’t feel guilty. Take risks without knowing what’s ahead.

All my best!
Marisa

A Few Words From Marisa Pell for February 2008 Now is the time to move forward! Are there decisions you have been struggling with that you have been procrastinating on for years? Do you really want to change your life for good?

Now is the time to look to the past and see what has been holding you back. Once you set your mind to something, it is usually done. Any decisions made now to change the mistakes you made in the past will be long lasting.

These will be changes for the better. Remember to keep your thoughts positive, as negative thinking could lead to more negativity. The universe is very sensitive right now, so be careful what you are saying to yourself with your inner voice.

We are in a mercury retrograde period astrologically until February 18th 2008. While it is a good time to look back and repair mistakes made in the past, it is NOT a good time to sign long term contracts, move into a new home, or get into a new relationship. This doesn’t mean bad things will happen. It just means that most decisions will need to be looked at and possibly changed again. Or, these decisions may only lead to temporary results. Anything NEW will not be long lasting, so do your research before making any long term commitments.

If you would like to learn more about mercury retrograde, click here for a good site. You can also do a Google search for many detailed websites on the subjects.

This is tough love time. And not tough love for others! You must be tough on yourself now, and make changes that have been long overdue. Whether this means quitting a bad habit, or finally saying no to a draining person — the time is now!

Don’t look back. Make your decisions and move forward. The universe will surely reward you three times over!

All my best!

Marisa

A Few Words From Marisa Pell for January 2008

Do you feel like you’re moving so fast, but keep slamming into a brick wall? Do you feel like you’re in a dream where you’re trying to run but you’re going in slow motion? You’re not alone.

During a season of resolutions, the energy of moving forward seems to pervade so many of us that we often don’t think before we get over our head with to-do lists.

We want things to happen now! We want our dreams to turn into reality! We want to lose weight. We want to find our soulmate. We want it ALL now! And if we are not seeing results, we are prepared to kick down the door!

This is not the time to try to force things to happen. Winter usually don’t happen in the middle of August. This may be the last thing you want to hear, but here’s my solution.

SURRENDER. Yes, that’s what I said! Surrender the situation.. whatever it is..to the universe. Continue on with your everyday responsibilities and put no more energy into thinking about it. Sometimes our energy becomes so focused that we block the manifestation of our desires. Or perhaps the universe has something better in the works for you.

And sometimes, a door remains shut for a reason. Instead of getting out your toolbox to break down the door, walk down the hallway and try to open another door. Break your focus. Now is not the time for over thinking. Give your mind a break, and do something from the other side of your brain. Build something. Rearrange some furniture. Sculpt, paint, or take some pictures.

Just get out of your head, and leave the door shut! Maybe it will open on it’s own when you’re not looking

Blessings!

Marisa

Greetings All You Holiday Junkies!

Have you overspent yet? Be careful this holiday season, as overspending seems to be the common theme. Last year, people were pretty thrifty, but this year “re-gifting” seems to be a thing of the past.

The new year is going to be a time of great abundance for all of you! I hate to say it again and again, but all you procrastinators better get with it. This year is NOT the time to rest on your laurels. Opportunities will arise that involve you taking BIG risks, without any promises of how things will end up. In 2009, things will stabilize and whatever opportunities were seized in 2008 will continue to grow.

However, if you do not take these opportunities when they present themselves, they may not come around again, so jump on the roller coaster! I’m not saying that this year is going to be smooth sailing, it’s not. It will be a WILD RIDE for most of you. But don’t we all need more adventure? I know I do.

This past year involved too much introspection and self-work that wasn’t really comfortable. But make way, because you are now ready to embark on the biggest adventure of your life! But no one’s going to force you on the ride. You can always sit back and watch from the sidelines. It’s certainly safer, but do you really want to miss it?

Just to clarify - I’m not only referring to opportunities coming TO YOU, but also tough decisions you may have to make to open the door to receive these opportunities. They aren’t going to happen magically. You have to do the work too. If you have been waiting to make some tough decisions in your life to make it better, you should probably wait no longer. These new opportunities cannot come in until you allow them.

I don’t want to hear ANY EXCUSES for not taking responsibility for your life. Too many people whine about how horrible life is, but fail to do anything about their circumstances. As many of you know, I’m not one to tell you want you want to hear — but will tell you what to do to make it better.

I am a big fan of getting into the SOLUTION with life’s problems. If you want to know more about this, I would recommend, “How To Stop Worrying and Start Living” by Dale Carnegie.

Have a great holiday season! I’m so excited for all of you.

Blessings!

Marisa