What if your mind is the carrier of the will of God for you?

And what if God’s will for you is abundant health, wealth, peace, joy, love; wholesome relationships, and all things good and wonderful?

And what if, during your human journey your mind conformed to the chaotic thinking of the world, and you experience turmoil, lack, ill health, sadness, fear, abuse, isolation and the like?

And what if there is a way to overcome the chaotic thinking of the world and have all things good and wonderful for yourself and the rest of humanity?

Would you be willing to explore the possibility? If so . . .

 GIFTS OF THE TRANSFORMED MIND may be for you.

 Schedule:

• February 12, 2012 Becoming familiar with your creative nature; introduction to the Higher Power Prayer and Meditation as a transformation tool.

• February 26, 2012 The creative power of your thoughts, feelings, words and actions; beginning your transformation using the Higher Power Prayer and Meditation.

• March 11, 2012 Continuation of your transformation with the Higher Power Prayer and Meditation and preparing to receive the gifts of the transformed mind.

Each class is experiential and builds upon the other. Your success depends upon attendance at all trainings and practicing the lessons taught. Content may vary, depending upon the requirements of participants.

Where:              Peoples National Bank, 651 Scott Avenue, Woodland Park, CO

Time:                 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. each day

Investment:       $26.00 each class; 10% discount if prepaid in full for all three classes

Instructor:          Barbara Royal, Certified Spiritual Director, Certified Angel Therapy Practitioner®

Enrollment:        Minimum 5 people; maximum 12 people

Registration:      Contact Barbara here, or call at 719-687-6823

If you are unable to attend the classes, private training in person or by phone is available. Contact Barbara here.

On Thursday I had opportunity to speak before the TOPS Club in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado about Higher Power Over Food. TOPS is an acronym for Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The clubs offer weight-loss support and wellness education. I felt privileged that the members were welcoming me to speak.

While driving to the meeting place, I had my usual pre-talk jitters: would my radical message be accepted or even understood; will I be able to speak without being tongue tied; will I ever be comfortable at public speaking?

I believe that what I teach is the purpose God has for me in this world, which is why I am willing to step outside my comfort zone. Perhaps you, too, have a message to deliver and like me experience the challenges of getting it across.

There are times when things can be accomplished by mere human effort and there are times when divine help is needed. I needed divine help NOW, and I made my call: “God, if this is what you want me to do, I am getting out of your way. I need you to speak through me, so that I express your words clearly and confidently. And, I need the people to accept and understand your message.”

I had made this request before but apparently not with such passion, because this time it worked! I was calm and clear and the audience understood what I had to say. I felt I had finally gotten a message out that will change the lives of those who have ears to hear. It was such a rewarding experience that I am now pursuing public speaking.

Here is my decree that came from this life lesson. I share it, should it serve you:

 I AM ALLOWING GOD TO SPEAK THROUGH MY VOICE, NOW.

Now that I found my real voice, I am seeking speaking engagements. Please check out Higher Power Over Food on my web site. If it is a fit for your club or organization, let me know and we can arrange a time for me to speak before your group.

The clouds floating effortlessly by are my inspiration to stop struggling against the wind and flow instead with Spirit. I am nourished with the knowing that I am one with Creator and I don’t have to fight and struggle to have the life I desire and deserve. When I am consciously in partnership with Spirit, all things come to me with ease according to my creative thoughts, feelings, words and actions.

My Decree

I am one with Spirit and my life flows with ease.

Recent events have kept me from releasing my new web site and I wondered if there was something deeper than the appearance of road blocks. I asked my Higher Power to help me discern the truth for my not moving forward and doing what I believed was my life’s purpose. I became aware the real issue was my fear of being visible. The destructive core beliefs of being attacked that I had since childhood were still sabotaging me. With this awareness, I asked for transformation of the underlying cause(s) of these beliefs, knowing from experience something deeper was triggering my fear of being a presence in the world. A whole scenario unfolded, which I might share another time. However, since the core issues that have been holding me back have been transformed, I am now liberated and able to do my work in the world.

I would like to give to you for your own use – should something be holding you back – the decree (affirmation) that came from my turmoil.

Some of the words come from Jesus, whom I see outside of any religion as a teacher for the world. They are available for use by anyone who has an open mind. I will give you the decree, followed by my interpretation and its contemporary usage.

 I AM the resurrection and the life and the open door to freedom.

 Interpretation: I AM (God is – or your name for your Higher Power) the resurrection and the life (the transformation and raising of life out of destructive, conscious and subconscious core issues) and the open door to freedom. (see below)

Usage as a meditation: (1) experience yourself unified with I AM; (2) with the apparent road block(s) to your moving forward in mind, and realizing your Higher Power knows the core issue(s), allow your Higher Power to transform them – if you can, let yourself experience the transformation happening throughout your body (3) be aware of your shift in consciousness and the door to your freedom opening.

Enjoy!

I would be interested to know how this decree works for you. Please feel free to make comments.

Since taking the New Beginnings with Food program in January, 2011, Patty has lost 25 pounds. Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis have reduced. She has more energy, endurance for walking, and less knee pain.

Patty is the “poster girl” for the New Beginnings with Food (NBF) program, and has given me permission to write some of her story.

We were gathering at Patty’s house for our monthly mindful eating pot luck reunion and support circle. Patty greeted us at the door in her new body and baggy clothes. Her shirt was tucked in (not the norm for her) and her tightly-cinched belt was barely holding up her pants. She was excited about the prospect of purchasing a new wardrobe.

Patty is a physical therapist with an active practice in Woodland Park, Colorado, but had just been on a business trip to fill in for a colleague in California who was on maternity leave. Patty went to California armed with all the tools she had learned during the NBF program. She had many stress and food challenges during her trip that were easily overcome. When she told about her victory over the chocolate chip cookie god I just knew I had to relay her story. I am sure anyone who worships this false god (or any other food god) as I do will appreciate it.

On her return trip, Patty had time to eat lunch at one of the airports during a layover. She chose the healthiest of the offerings, a Thai chicken wrap. The vendor was so generous – he gave her a free chocolate chip cookie. (Do you think there was an ulterior motive on the part of the vendor?) While eating her wrap, Patty kept eyeing the cookie. When finished with the wrap, she held the cookie in her hands, turned it over and kept examining it. Then . . . she threw it in the trash. Could you have done this? Patty said it was easy, and all the work she had been doing for herself since January was easy and fruitful. There wasn’t any strain or pain – just the joy of loving and caring for herself, and celebrating that she had changed on a cellular level because she had found a way to tie together body, mind and Spirit.

NOW, THIS HAS TO BE THE ULTIMATE TEST . . . TEMPTATION BY, AND VICTORY OVER THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE GOD!

The fall, 2011 and winter, 2012 New Beginnings with Food workshops sponsored by Woodland Park Parks & Recreation Department are open for registration. Go to the Workshop page on this site for more information.