Category: Gratitude

Day 10: From Pedicures to Private Yachts—Dreaming It Into Being

I woke up this morning with a full and grateful heart.
There’s something magical about starting the day with “thank you.”

“Thank you for another beautiful day in this body.
Thank you for my warm shower.
Thank you for my cozy robe.
Thank you for indoor plumbing.
Thank you for hot coffee.
Thank you for my dog.
Thank you for my makeup…”

I spent nearly 45 minutes this morning just saying thank you—to the Universe, to the Creator—for every single blessing in my life. Big and small. That simple practice set such a powerful, positive tone for my day.

It was 6 A.M., and my vibe was high. And that energy carried with me—into the classroom, into my interactions, into every moment.

This afternoon, I treated myself to a long-overdue pedicure. While there was drama on the TV at the salon, I tuned it out and turned inward. I focused on visualizing my future—the one that is already aligning with me now.

I relished the pampering, knowing it’s becoming part of my regular weekly rhythm. I imagined my days ahead… waking up early to take the kids to school, cooking a healthy breakfast, and enjoying long, peaceful walks through the neighborhood. I pictured coming home, getting ready slowly, and spending a few inspiring hours writing in my dream home office.

I saw myself behind the wheel of my white Escalade. I thanked the Universe for our prosperity, for the flow of abundance and ease. I imagined hosting friends on a private yacht around the BVI, then hopping on a jet to Jumby Bay after our next windfall. I felt joy. I felt alignment. I felt deeply connected to the Light.

And now, here I am—sitting on my back patio after cooking a healthy, homemade dinner, feeling the soft breeze on my skin. I feel grounded. I feel at peace. I feel excited for what’s ahead and fully certain that it’s already on its way to me.

Today’s gratitude and visualization practice flowed so naturally—it reminded me how powerful it is to simply live in the energy of what I want. I didn’t need a journal or a structured checklist; I just needed to be present, to notice, to feel. From my quiet morning thank-yous to the peaceful pedicure daydream, to this breezy evening moment on the patio—it all added up to one simple truth: I’m already aligned with the life I’m calling in. And it’s on its way to me now.

yacht in British Virgin Islands

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12-31-20

It’s the last day of 2020, and I am pumped for 2021! I don’t typically make New Year’s Resolutions, but this year I am going to make one goal for the New Year. For the month of January, I plan to journal every single day and practice gratitude, joy, and the feeling of receiving what I am asking for from the Universe, and then I will reflect on the process. Not a huge time commitment but a huge pay off, I’m certain.

I was reading The Secret this morning, as I often do because it is such an easy and straight forward read, and this particular line really spoke to me. I certainly have the asking down when manifesting my desires, however the feeling aspect requires more work.

“This is a feeling Universe. If you just intellectually believe something, but you have no corresponding feeling underneath that, you don’t necessarily have enough power to manifest what you want in your life. You have to feel it.”- The Secret

And that’s what I plan to do in 2021. How? Well, to start I plan on writing daily journal entries from the perspective of already having everything I have asked for. I do know and believe I have received what I am asking for. Einstein believed that time is only an illusion and I believe that, too. I see the life I am living in some alternate time and it is glorious. And now, I must feel my way into that space.

I found this description of time here, and it perfectly summarizes my perception of time:

“Think of the block universe, which is supported by Einstein’s theory of relativity, as a four-dimensional space-time structure where time is like space, in that every event has its own coordinates, or address, in space-time. Time is tenseless, all points equally “real,” so that future and past are no less real than the present.”

In other words, at some other coordinate in space-time, I have received everything I have asked for. I am currently receiving, and in order to get to that future coordinate, I must feel my way there. #2021goals

I think it is important to write down what I want everyday. I learned this practice of writing and rereading what I want in the book It Works! The Little Red Book that Makes Your Dreams Come True.

So here it is (again):

  1. I am wealthy. I am rich. I am a multi-millionaire.
  2. We live in our dream house on Lake Austin. It was built by Juaregui Architect exactly to our liking and style. We had an interior designer decorate the house from top to bottom. Everything is new and beautiful. Our house backs up to the lake. It sits on a large, lush lot that gently slopes down to the lake. There is tons of land for the kids to play on. We built a resort style pool and have ample outdoor living space. We have a two-story boat dock at the end of our property. On top of the boat dock is a sun deck with a water slide for the kids. Our house is fully staffed with a chef and maid. Our house is always clean and organized. There is no place we would rather be than home.
  3. We travel at least once a month to any destination we please. When we are wanting a winter wonderland we find a snowy retreat and when we want clear water and sunshine we head for a tropical beach. We have our favorite spots where we frequent- like Little Dix Bay and Jumby Bay- but we also venture off the beaten path frequently. We fly first class or private jet, and we often host friends or family on our vacations.
  4. Our kids attend the best private school in town.
  5. They all go to summer camp during the summer.
  6. My kids are fun, easy, and a joy to be around.
  7. One of our favorite past times is spending the day on the lake together. We will wakeboard and tube. We like to park the boat and just hang out. We always stop at one of our favorite restaurants where we are considered regulars.
  8. We belong to the most exclusive country club in town. I play tennis and the kids play at the pool. My husband likes to golf and the kids are taking lessons, too. We have many happy hours and meals at the club. We rub elbows with the most important people in town.
  9. We have a box at the stadium for football games. We go to every home game and sometimes travel to big away games. We always invite friends and family.
  10. I have a personal stylist who is in charge of everyone’s wardrobe in the house. I always look put together, even when I am in my “comfy” clothes. I spend a lot of time each week pampering myself, whether it is a mani/pedi, massage, facial, or hair appointment. I often travel to my appointments but it is not uncommon for these services to be performed in our house.
  11. I can be, do, or have anything I desire.
  12. Life is easy and full of joy. I am literally here to create and enjoy life.
  13. Good things always happen to me. Most people call me lucky but I know that it is not luck, but a product of my mental work instead.

I am grateful for:

  1. My computer and internet
  2. Good books
  3. A new year

Money is abundant.

I am here to joyously create.

Be the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Until tomorrow, ✌️ & good vibes to you!

12/10/20

Today was sort of a blah day. It’s funny how some days I am so good at remaining positive and feeling optimistic about the day and other days are a struggle. I guess it’s just human nature and that’s why so many of us are not reaching our full potential when trying to manifest and practice the law of attraction. I definitely went through the motions today, but I haven’t had a true sense of inner joy since waking up.

I am grateful to wake up with a roof over my head. I am grateful for my health and the ability to wake up and live a healthy life. I am grateful to have a job to go to every day. I am grateful for my family.

When I woke up this morning I did not want to get out of bed. I did not want to go to work. I wanted to take the day off and just veg out or catch up on the mountains of laundry that have been haunting me for weeks. I usually fold laundry on my beautiful mango wood dining room table, which drives me bonkers because it is stunning and the dining room is gorgeous, but it is always covered in clothes.

I am grateful to have nice things in my house. I am grateful that my children have clothes to wear. I am grateful that I have a working washer and dryer. I am grateful for my children.

You see, I have four young children and work a full-time job, so managing the laundry of the house seems like an insurmountable task. Every morning I have to dig through piles of clean clothes to find matching socks for my kids or an outfit that is weather appropriate and somewhat coordinates, and it just makes me mad.

I know the solution… Do the damn laundry. But it’s not always that easy. When I get home from a full day of teaching 2nd grade, I have my own children to care for. Dinner must be made (multiple meals to please everyone), dishes are piled up in the sink, baths, finding clean pjs, bedtime snuggles…. Have I mentioned that I am pregnant with my fifth child and exhausted by 8:00?

I am grateful that we have food to eat. I am grateful that my job allows me to be home for dinner. I am grateful that we have running water and soap to clean our bodies with. I am grateful that I am with my children and that they want to spend time with me.

My husband often works late so I am usually flying solo during the most stressful time of the day, and it is a lot. So that’s why something as simple as laundry causes me so much anxiety.

I am grateful that my husband works hard to support our family. I am grateful that my husband has a job.

Yesterday I was so positive and feeling all of the creation vibes, and gosh did it help me conquer my day. My two year old had an epic meltdown over a cupcake toy and I was so calm and peaceful throughout the drama. Normally my blood pressure would have been through the roof. After school my boys wanted to play baseball and instead of declining out of exhaustion I joined in the game. We had a blast and it was such a sweet way to connect and finish the day.

I want that feeling again. I need to switch my perspective. I am going to reread what I have written and reframe my thinking into words of gratitude. I have done this with a green text color above.

My goal tomorrow is to reframe my thinking with gratitude. The simple act of writing and reading my green sentences has raised my vibration.

Here is what I journaled today:

  1. Money is abundant.
  2. Business is booming.
  3. I can be, do, and have anything I want.

Reminders

I am here to joyously create.

Be the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Until next time…

✌️ and good vibes

12/9/20

This is what I’m feeling today. I am currently rereading my absolute favorite book, Ask and It is Given:Learning to Manifest Your Desires by Esther and Jerry Hicks, and what I am working on today is to remember that I am here to joyously create. And it is easy if I can remain focused.

I stuck a post-it note on my work computer this morning with my number one focus phrase: Money is abundant. I want to think that all day long. Controlling your thoughts is not easy. It takes work and conscious effort. When I am working on controlling my thoughts and emotions, allowing my mind to wander actually feels like a break, almost like allowing myself to walk when I am out for a run. There are so many distractions all day long, but I am determined to remain as focused as possible on remaining positive and thinking as if I already have what it is that I desire.

Every day I write a list of what I desire that day. I read and reread the list several times throughout the course of the day. Most of the time it remains the same, but occasionally an item or two differ from the day before. Here is my list for today:

  1. Money is abundant.
  2. Wealth is abundant.
  3. We live in our dream house.
  4. We travel to St. John this year.
  5. I work from home and have a very successful business.
  6. I can be, do, or have anything I desire.
My family will always travel first class or private jet to all of the luxury hotels and exotic destinations we visit around the world. We can go anywhere we desire at any moment we desire.

I am going to start journaling today, too. I enjoy writing journal entries from the perspective of having my desires. It is so enjoyable to use my imagination and write what I am doing and feeling when all of my desires exist. I have done this before and found it enormously helpful in channeling joy and aligning my thoughts/emotions to those I will have when I receive what I am asking for from the universe. I will post my journal entry later today.

In the meantime, I will be thinking thoughts of prosperity, practicing gratitude, and reframing any negative emotions I have into positivity.

Money is abundant.

I am here to joyously create.

Be the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

✌️