Doreen Virtue's Angel Reading for 19th January 2010

Greetings!

I came across this video this morning and while I watched it realised I am meant to share it with you.

You will realise why I have included it here once you begin to watch. It is about 3 minutes long and worth every second.



I hope you enjoyed the reading as much as I did. I will be paying close attention to what shows up for me today and am keen to hear from you about what shows up for you after watching this.

Have a great day filled with love and happiness.

Personal Development

Many people say to me that they have read lots of self help books and nothing has changed in their lives. There are such a vast amount of books and programmes available to us that we are spoilt for choice and have the opportunity to select a book, seminar or workshop to suit our own personal needs that we may often be unable to make the selection that is right for us.

I have spent many years listening to various recordings, reading books and watching films and documentaries that inspire me and provide the information I need to move forward in my life. The majority of these books, films etc. have come to me in an unexpected way and at just the right time. What has preceded the arrival of this information has usually been a question that I've asked requiring an answer that is connected to my life purpose.


I encourage you to dedicate some regular time to the "inner work". This may involve walking in nature, listening to calm peaceful music, meditating (which doesn't necessarily have to take place indoors or halfway up a mountain!) observing beautiful works of art, anything that inspires and brings a sense of awe. Whilst enjoying any of these activities, always remember to breathe...

To your continued love and happiness...

Recovery Efforts in Haiti, a Message from President Obama

Documents & Texts from the White House

14 January 2010
Remarks by the President on the Recovery Efforts in Haiti

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I've directed my administration to launch a swift, coordinated and aggressive effort to save lives and support the recovery in Haiti.

The losses that have been suffered in Haiti are nothing less than devastating, and responding to a disaster of this magnitude will require every element of our national capacity -- our diplomacy and development assistance; the power of our military; and, most importantly, the compassion of our country. And this morning, I'm joined by several members of my national security team who are leading this coordinated response.

I've made it clear to each of these leaders that Haiti must be a top priority for their departments and agencies right now. This is one of those moments that calls out for American leadership. For the sake of our citizens who are in Haiti, for the sake of the Haitian people who have suffered so much, and for the sake of our common humanity, we stand in solidarity with our neighbors to the south, knowing that but for the grace of God, there we go.

This morning, I can report that the first waves of our rescue and relief workers are on the ground and at work. A survey team worked overnight to identify priority areas for assistance, and shared the results of that review throughout the United States government, and with international partners who are also sending support. Search and rescue teams are actively working to save lives. Our military has secured the airport and prepared it to receive the heavy equipment and resources that are on the way, and to receive them around the clock, 24 hours a day. An airlift has been set up to deliver high-priority items like water and medicine. And we're coordinating closely with the Haitian government, the United Nations, and other countries who are also on the ground.

We have no higher priority than the safety of American citizens, and we've airlifted injured Americans out of Haiti. We're running additional evacuations, and will continue to do so in the days ahead. I know that many Americans, especially Haitian Americans, are desperate for information about their family and friends. And the State Department has set up a phone number and e-mail address that you can find at www.state.gov -- www.state.gov -- to inquire about your loved ones. And you should know that we will not rest until we account for our fellow Americans in harm's way.

Even as we move as quickly as possible, it will take hours -- and in many cases days -- to get all of our people and resources on the ground. Right now in Haiti roads are impassable, the main port is badly damaged, communications are just beginning to come online, and aftershocks continue.

None of this will seem quick enough if you have a loved one who's trapped, if you're sleeping on the streets, if you can't feed your children. But it's important that everybody in Haiti understand, at this very moment one of the largest relief efforts in our recent history is moving towards Haiti. More American search and rescue teams are coming. More food. More water. Doctors, nurses, paramedics. More of the people, equipment and capabilities that can make the difference between life and death.

The United States armed forces are also on their way to support this effort. Several Coast Guard cutters are already there providing everything from basic services like water, to vital technical support for this massive logistical operation. Elements of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division will arrive today. We're also deploying a Marine Expeditionary Unit, the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, and the Navy's hospital ship, the Comfort.

And today, I'm also announcing an immediate investment of $100 million to support our relief efforts. This will mean more of the life-saving equipment, food, water and medicine that will be needed. This investment will grow over the coming year as we embark on the long-term recovery from this unimaginable tragedy.

The United States of America will also forge the partnerships that this undertaking demands. We will partner with the Haitian people. And that includes the government of Haiti, which needs our support as they recover from the devastation of this earthquake. It also includes the many Haitian Americans who are determined to help their friends and family. And I've asked Vice President Biden to meet in South Florida this weekend with members of the Haitian American community, and with responders who are mobilizing to help the Haitian people.

We will partner with the United Nations and its dedicated personnel and peacekeepers, especially those from Brazil, who are already on the ground due to their outstanding peacekeeping efforts there. And I want to say that our hearts go out to the United Nations, which has experienced one of the greatest losses in its history. We have no doubt that we can carry on the work that was done by so many of the U.N. effort that have been lost, and we see that their legacy is Haiti's hope for the future.

We will partner with other nations and organizations. And that's why I've been reaching out to leaders from across the Americas and beyond who are sending resources to support this effort. And we will join with the strong network of non-governmental organizations across the country who understand the daily struggles of the Haitian people.

Yet even as we bring our resources to bear on this emergency, we need to summon the tremendous generosity and compassion of the American people. I want to thank the many Americans who have already contributed to this effort. I want to encourage all Americans who want to help to go to whitehouse.gov to learn more. And in the days ahead, we will continue to work with those individuals and organizations who want to assist this effort so that you can do so.

Finally, I want to speak directly to the people of Haiti. Few in the world have endured the hardships that you have known. Long before this tragedy, daily life itself was often a bitter struggle. And after suffering so much for so long, to face this new horror must cause some to look up and ask, have we somehow been forsaken?

To the people of Haiti, we say clearly, and with conviction, you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten. In this, your hour of greatest need, America stands with you. The world stands with you. We know that you are a strong and resilient people. You have endured a history of slavery and struggle, of natural disaster and recovery. And through it all, your spirit has been unbroken and your faith has been unwavering. So today, you must know that help is arriving -- much, much more help is on the way.

Thank you very much, everybody.

END 10:16 A.M. EST

Last post for 30 day powerblog!

I know it's really late in the day, but a little perseverance and I eventually got there. There's a great message for life really isn't there? Do a little bit each day and eventually you will get there. It's the same with any mammoth task if you think about how big it is and allow it to put you off, then it will hold you back from getting to where you want to be. The same can be said for the elusive relationship that many people seek.

Perhaps you have just broken up with someone and are experiencing a tremendous amount of doubt and sadness about your current situation. The idea that you can create the relationship of your dreams couldn't be further from the truth, or so you think.




I was in the exact same place a few years ago and thinking and feeling like I would always feel the immense sadness and despair that I was experiencing at the time. I came across a book that helped me to turn all of this around. This book is called "Ask and It Is Given" by Jerry and Esther Hicks.

At the time I was reading a lot of information about how important it is to "feel good" when all I wanted to do was crawl into a corner and hide away from the rest of the world. To feel good was so out of my vocabulary and experience and I couldn't imagine how things were ever going to change.

I read "Ask and It Is Given" and slowly but surely I began to realise how to move from how I was feeling to a better feeling, albeit a little bit. Moment by moment, day by day I focused my attention on feeling better. Until eventually I began to feel hopeful. One day I turned on the radio and heard "I Can See Clearly Now" by Jimmy Cliff. On hearing this, I knew that I was going to be okay.



I have learned a great deal over the last 30 days about how I procrastinate or avoid doing things to the point where I'd rather be doing something else. I have also made great connections with some very interesting people during the last 30 days and feel a sense of accomplishment that I have finished something I started, even though at times the task seemed unreachable!



Thanks again Connie for setting the 30 day powerblog challenge! I am curious to know what will happen next...watch this space!

29th post ~ And They Called It Puppy Love!

During the 1970s I was among the many young girls who would sit mesmerised watching Donny Osmond on television singing "Puppy Love." I spent my teen years unable to speak about the crushes I had and the intense emotions I felt at the time caused me a great deal of confusion and frustration. The period of adolescence signifies a time of transition and development and is well known for bringing with it a variety of challenges.

One of the stages of development that Erik Erikson said demands resolution before the following stages can be successfully negotiated regards learning about intimacy. This stage is essential to resolve if the individual is to experience a good marriage or genuine and enduring friendships


Today's parents are concerned about the numbers of young people becoming parents and are unsure if and how they should talk to their sons and daughters about "affairs of the heart" which is clearly something that needs discussion.


A recent article in The Wall Street Journal discusses the importance of parents having open and frank conversations with their children to support them during their dating experience:

...while parents' dating advice may seem about as welcomed by teens as the swine flu, the research suggests the opposite—that young people not only value parental input, but tend to have healthier relationships when they receive parental advice.

Stephanie Madsen, an associate professor of psychology at McDaniel College, Westminster, Md.

Young people whose parents make themselves available to talk with them or give advice about dating tend to have warmer, closer, more positive romantic relationships, with less fighting and tension, reveals a study by Dr. Madsen and others of 225 young adults ages 22 to 29. If parents don't offer help, however, and keep out of offsprings' love lives altogether, that is linked in their offspring to poorer-quality relationships, including less affection and support and more conflict.

Young people like it best when parents take a consulting or coaching role, listening—and offering advice only when asked, Dr. Madsen says.

Sue Shellenbarger ~ Wall Street Journal Nov 11th 2009

As adults who have experienced being teenagers and learned about love, often the hard way, surely we owe it to our young people to share with them our knowledge and support to ensure they are able to learn some essential skills to give them a better opportunity to develop healthy loving and committed relatinships.

I welcome your opinions and look forward to hearing from you.