I normally write an inspirational message every month, and don’t blog much, but I feel I have been in the midst of learning some very important life lessons lately. These last few weeks have been trying, both personally and professionally, and it’s easy to let challenges block progress. Fear sets in and after fighting it all, you can feel like a beaten down dog. It takes a lot of energy to fight for what you believe in especially when challenges in all sectors of life come at you at once, to give all your energy to situations only to be fighting thin air.

You realize that you must fight the GOOD FIGHT, in which those around you are in sync with the same goals, and you have those BESIDE YOU instead of AGAINST YOU. Through all of this, through all of the endings, challenges, and apparent strife, I’ve learned that the essence of the warrior spirit is to hold true to YOU and to the connection of the true power, the power of the ultimate source of abundance and energy, the source of the spirit, both within and to the universe.

I find sometimes when I get upset, give away my energy, get upset when things don’t go my way, I am the one ultimately suffering needlessly, when truly my energy could be put to good use elsewhere. When I remain in tune with my truth, who I am, and what is line with my own path, I can remain AT PEACE and intact with my own power and reserve my energy for where it is needed. Retaining the spirit within is true power. It doesn’t matter what goes on around you, true peace is activated when we CEASE fighting for a means to an end, for a solution that we want to see. Basically when we are fighting for WHAT WE WANT, it is usually not WHAT WE GET.  Remaining in peace…without manipulation, without expectations, without words, can bring about more than what we THINK WE WANT. Perhaps there are better things on the horizon, just a minute away from when we were about to quit trying. I believe in miracles.

It takes a lot to make me tired, and I didn’t find these lessons by just wanting to take a different route, but by ultimately becoming tired, with no more mental energy left to try to control those things I can’t. Worry, anxiety and ultimately fear can motivate that fight, but ultimately leads to more of the same. What is in MY MIRROR? Where is my fight motivated? By fear period. And fear ultimately serves no purpose to my true nature, my connection to spirit and my connection to the universe.

I ultimately must trust that if I stay in line with my truth 100% that I cannot waiver and I must fight to preserve what I believe in. If it is love, so be it. A creative endeavor, taking risks to bring it to fruition. A loved one passing, believing that they stand by me. And those that I love ultimately and dearly, releasing them to their own paths and taking no responsibilities to their decisions, nor taking them personally.

Actions speak louder than words, and it is through my actions that I “speak” my truth, that I show others what I am about. How I live my life is my expression of reality, not what I say. I am fallible, I am human and I let people down sometimes. But as long as I am continually seeking to better myself spiritually and make amends by altering my actions to show others I care about them, I am growing. Sometimes actions are silent. When I work on myself and become less burdened, the rewards of peace are brought to those who I love. I don’t have to change a thing about them. I have to change me. They will ultimately grow with me, or not.

Some insights about the true warrior:

A true warrior seeks to preserve his/her truth at ALL COSTS. The moment the warrior gives way to fear, the light becomes dim. The warrior must always fight, must always be courageous, must always be honorable, must always be true. But first, he/she must be true and committed to to those virtues within himself. The moment he fights out of fear, ego, anxiety, or power, chaos prevails. It is not the way of the warrior. We all step off our battle lines, but remember if you are a warrior spirit, people will follow your example and be inspired to be greater. Inspiration is magic and is our duty to inspire the warrior in others.

To fight does not mean to struggle. It means to suffer, to be willing to endure pain, to be willing to accept, to be willing to forgive, to be willing to die to the old self and be born into a new life - one that truly matters. Those are the wars, the wars within ourselves. It is easy to have an altercation, to shout at someone else, to have road rage, and to hurt others at our own expense. But ultimately you go home to the same miserable person with the same type of life. When we are in tune with our true power, when we are connected to spirit, to God, we can ultimately be of true service to others. We can then, and only then, truly love another.

- M

November 2009 Inspirational Message From Marisa Pell

Greetings:

You may feel a little sluggish all month — trying to push yourself to get your work done and feeling that you have absolutely NO ENERGY to do it. Think of your high school homework to get you in the mood. Remember how you would do everything BUT what you needed to do to avoid doing your homework or studying for that exam? Think of how it relates today!

And think about how it got done. Whether it was the night before, or a 10 minute cram on the due date, one thing is for sure. You had to just get yourself to SIT DOWN AND START. That is the hardest part.

So think about how you are beating around the bush this month and be honest with yourself about what it is that YOU have to just SIT DOWN AND START (or finish). I know for me — the one thing I put off is cleaning and organizing. However, if there is something else I really want to avoid doing, you can bet money you will find me CLEANING to avoid having to get the other work done! Can you relate?

The hardest part is just SITTING DOWN AND BEGINNING. The rest will flow. Most likely this relates to personal goals surrounding you this month.

Now onto career. I received a question from a client on Facebook about needing some insight about getting work in today’s economy and I promised to incorporate this into this month’s inspirational message.

Sometimes, energetically, we place our fate into other people’s hands. The belief is that our abundance is “out of our control” and that other people need to provide us with the opportunities to make our dreams happen — or else we are s%^& out of luck.

This is an illusion that gives all of your power away — and sometimes gives you an excuse to be lazy. Is laziness a character defect? Yes, in some instances. However, some of you may not make the effort because you are afraid of success! Yes, I know it sounds absurd. Some don’t believe they DESERVE happiness, and are more comfortable when times are tough. Where do you fit in?

Also, you may become afraid of actually being uncomfortable because something is AN EFFORT. We are used to instant gratification. Everything in our world is fast. If we want FAST FOOD, we go through a drive thru. How quick are we to get tempered when we have to wait a few minutes for the drive thru attendant to ask for our order? As a culture, we don’t like to WAIT for much. Why should we? We have most of what we want at our fingertips — look at technology today.

The question becomes: How much are you in control anyway? If you are in line with the universe, amazing things can happen. If your will (what you WANT for yourself) is stronger, you can definitely make a mess of the opportunities that are meant for you.

Think about this: Could it be possible that the universe has things in store for you that are much BETTER than you could think of yourself? Reflect on all the things that you thought were “BAD” that happened in your life, and now look back on all the GREAT events that happened as a result of that door closing. Would you have people or a job in your life now if a door didn’t close at some point?

Sometimes if you don’t listen to the gentle urges of the universe to end something, it is ended for you. It no longer serves you. Don’t leave cat claws on the wall trying to hold on to it!!

Also, why wait for others to give you the “break” you need? Every business has been created from an inspired IDEA.

Some questions to ask yourself:

• What is your idea?
  
• Do you have something new and inventive to share with the world?
  
• What are some creative ways for you to make some money while you are waiting for a company to hire you?
• What did you want to do when you were a kid?
• What tasks bring you positive energy?
• If you could make a full time living doing one thing, what would it be?
• Is this something you have the ability to create?
• Are you anxiously waiting for SOMEONE ELSE to do it for you?
• What are you procrastinating about?
• Make a goal list for yourself for the next 6 months (written not typed).
• If looking to get hired: think of creative ways to get employer’s attention. Don’t rely on e-mail submissions.
• Find out the weaknesses in the company and propose a plan to meet their needs
• EXTRA EFFORT IS REQUIRED!!!
  

Perhaps you have answered these questions, and now are asking. Ok, then what do I have to do? Don’t get overwhelmed! Take one small step in your desired direction. Maybe do a little online research or check out a book on the topic. Anything will help you to move forward and put the intention out there.

Worrying will do nothing.

All my best!!

Marisa