That’s what Zen Master Genpo Roshi said on last evening’s teleconference with James Roche.  Roshi said that to reinvent your life means throwing out all the principles and concepts. This is likened to dropping  or “undoing” your beliefs about what you think should or should not happen. At age 65, Roshi says he feels younger than he did at age 50, even 40.

This was the first teleseminar I’ve been on in a long time where nothing (no product or service) was pitched. James didn’t even have a script or an outline. It was pure content and offered to enlighten the listener to a way of understanding of how aspects of various concepts play out in our life, and to answer the age-old question, “What is my life purpose?” Read more »

Posted: June 17th, 2009 under Phenomenal Midlife.
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This past Friday (June 12) a dear man had a private session with me. In my sessions, I use a combination of essential-inquiry and Evo-K (Evolutionary Kinesiology) to uncover the divine messages inner guidance is communicating. I call this BodyVoice****

This man was feeling very stuck. He said he would get enthusiastic over a direction he was going, then stop to analyze it and become disillusioned losing his initial zeal and energy for the project. Consciously, he said he believed he simply wasn’t staying focused. But after just a few minutes using Evo-K, we found out  the real belief .

Evo-K is a laser approach to uncovering what the actual underlying belief(s) are that’s causing the stress. In this case, this sweet man had a belief that he couldn’t Read more »

Posted: June 13th, 2009 under Phenomenal Prosperity.
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ARE YOU FACING A TOUGH DECISION RIGHT NOW?

So often we are told to take action…just do it, the famous ads admonish. Teachers, mentors, and coaches too have advised us to take action, any action, just get moving. Movement dissolves doubt, so that once action is initiated the fear that kept you paralyzed, in the first place, fades. So there is some merit in these advisories.

However, and this is a big however, often taking fast action leads to uncertainty about the action taken. We ask ourselves, “Was that the right thing to do?” “Should I do something else?”  “Did I consider all my options?”

Sound familiar?  And if you are considering a change in your work or your relationship due to transitions occurring in your life, then taking “the wrong” action can be downright frightening. When we reach our middle years we tend to consider alternate avenues of work. We tend to take a closer look at our health and finances. We ask ourselves if we are prepared for retirement or if we are as healthy as we’d like to be.  In the middle years we become less tolerant of continuing on a path or in a direction that doesn’t stir our soul.

Sometimes, transitions are thrust upon us, and perhaps quite suddenly. You lose your job. GM announced bankruptcy and became the largest company ever to do so. In its wake 20,000 more people will lose their jobs adding to an already staggering economic burden.  When the pink slip arrives on your desk, what action do you take then? Or, how about when you receive an unfavorable health diagnosis that immediately spirals you into having to make a quick and often uninformed decision.

Years ago I heard an enlightened woman, Byron Katie, say that she never makes a decision…that the decision always shows up. I was very intrigued by that. So over the years I’ve tested it for myself. Read more »

Posted: June 2nd, 2009 under Phenomenal Connection to Inner Guidance.
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It’s been quite some time since I’ve updated this post!  I’ve got lots to share, but first, if you’re in the Detroit area and would like to meet me or pick up a copy of my book, Your Essential Whisper, and have me sign it, then come by for this public event…

Simply Skin

There is limited seating, so please RSVP to Nirbhaya (pronounced Ner-by-ah)                 248-462-4785

Hope to see you there!

OK, for some news. Did you see the post below titled “Got Pain?” Well, that was me in chronic pain and very determined to eradicate it naturally and holistically…in other words without pharmaceuticals.

So, I had to listen to the Whisper. I was led to the understanding that one of my highest values, health, was being neglected and shunned. I didn’t realize this, of course (as most beliefs operate below our awareness), but I KNEW the truth of it. So I placed my attention on health and was brought to information on raw foods living. I was captivated by this information and since April have been eating more unprocessed, unadulterated, unrefined, and uncooked foods. And what do you imagine happened?

To date, I’ve lost 16 pounds, don’t experience the pain, have tons of energy, and a bonus…I’ve had a patch of psoriasis on my left ankle for over 8 years…and now it is disappearing!  Really!  It is blowing my mind…and I do love blowing my mind. I will share more in future posts…in fact, friends are asking me to do an in-home raw foods party…so keep your eyes open for that.

The upcoming ezine (online magazine) Midlife Phenomenon! will have mind blowing articles to help you have

• Phenomenal Health & Well-being
  
• Phenomenal Prosperity
• Phenomenal Relationships
• Phenomenal Connection to your Inner Guide
  

It will feature common, ordinary women who are doing extraordinary and phenomenal things…

One woman just started a foundation to give back to kids, even while she is undergoing foreclosure and has no job!!  Now that’s phenomenal.

One woman just finished her book, “A Guide for Midlife”.

You’ve never heard of them. They are not celebrities. They are simply women who are stepping into more alignment of who they are and what they truly want to express.

Are you ready for a phenomenal midlife?

If so, tell me more…

While you’re here, go over to the right-hand corner and get your copy of the free report!

Posted: May 31st, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Women in Midlife, you will have a new site to go to very soon. I am working on a site that will combine all the best ways to connect to your inner dreams and manifest your heart’s desires, called BodyVoice.

BodyVoice is the name given to represent the technology of discerning the distinct sensations of inner guidance versus the emotions of thought. BodyVoice incorporates the best technologies available to help you access your inner wisdom, determine your life path, fulfill you innate purpose and drive, and have inner peace and joy. Sound good?

This site will be loaded with lots of free information, conference calls and customized approaches to help you step into an extraordinary midlife. It’s your time and you deserve it!

Below in the comments, let me know what you hope to find on this site, what you’d like to see here.

Posted: January 12th, 2009 under Phenomenal Midlife.
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Available now, Your Essential Whisper was released beginning of December (2008) and I am filled with joy.

This site, Shake Your Dream Alive is being redone. I am working on several new classes that will incorporate manifesting your dreams, recognizing the guidance that directs manifestation, and kinesiology to customize your process!! I can hardly wait.

In the meantime, if you’d like six easy ways to know with certainty how guidance speaks to you, then grab your copy now. Here’s why: In the book is an eight-week practice guide… but that’s not the best part. We (LaRue Eppler my co-author and I) put up a “reader member’s area” where you will get loads of supplemental information and support.

The way to get to the member’s area is listed in the book. There is all kinds of goodies there… OK enough…. this isn’t a sales page. I just want you to know it’s more than a book… it’s an adventure with your inner guidance, your Whisper… and we have made the journey exciting and very, very easy.

I’ll be back with more soon…

Bye for now.

Posted: December 14th, 2008 under Phenomenal Midlife.
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By Vanessa Wesley

Got pain?

I do. This body has experienced pain for years now, and it has been only recently that I decided to find out why.

Ever hear of Fibromyalgia? I heard about this around 10 years ago when I first looked into the pain I was experiencing. There wasn’t very much out about this condition, and I couldn’t be sure that my symptoms fit this particular syndrome. But over the course of time the pain has deepened and worsened, and the ever expansive literature and information on this condition has made it easier to pinpoint what is going on with this body.

So why am I telling you this? Well, what I am noticing is that sometimes I have “good” days and sometimes I have “bad” days. And to look at me, let’s just say, there’s no way to tell I experience pain. In fact, on those good days there is even a spring in my step. But the fact is, this has been going on for years and I am just now ‘coming out of the closet’.

I think it’s important I do so for a number of reasons, but mainly because if you are also one of the millions of women experiencing any kind of pain syndrome then going after your dreams can seem to require more energy than your resources can supply. I want to help you with this.

So given this very new turn of events in my life, I am going to blog about this and tell you what I am finding out about this syndrome, the other related conditions that seem to come with this such as Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and how even with physical pain we can still hope to manifest our greatest dreams.

The beta class, Your Essential Wealth, was a success, the feedback was fabulous. Each month the participants join me for a membership tele-seminar call as well as an open-coaching call. Women are discovering the connections of their gifts and talents to their innermost desires, and it is VERY exciting!! However,  I am now filled with a strong desire to reach women who are experiencing physical pain as well, and who are trying to uncover their highest purpose and greatest passion. If this is you, please respond to this blog and tell me your story. If you know someone send her here!!

Stay tuned….

Vanessa

Posted: August 13th, 2008 under Phenomenal Midlife.
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By Vanessa Wesley

It’s one thing to present a class that is a beta program, and know it will need to be tweaked and modified along the way. But it’s another thing to get responses from participants of that beta class claiming that what was presented and received exceeded expectations!

Not much else feels so good as to hear from the people you give any kind of service to that what they received went beyond what they expected, or thought possible. Here’s what one woman wrote:

I don’t have a clear vision of my life’s work yet. I am willing to let it percolate and grow as it will. The class has been exciting and exceeded all my expectations. Even though I don’t have a clear vision of my dream yet, I do have a clear vision of the process to get there. And it is fun. Thanks Vanessa.

When you know the process, it removes all the angst and worry that there is something “wrong” with you. You settle into the natural and perfect flow of life, and joy and peace return, even if you still don’t know exactly what your dream is yet.

I’d love to say it was all because of this class, but in truth, these women were ready to find the dream that was in their heart and step into it courageously. What they found is it really wasn’t a matter of courage, but rather, a matter of connection. They connected to an essential core within, found the essence of what they truly desired, and then practiced mastering their internal energy and awareness. Further, they were willing and motivated participants.

Tonight (June25th) is our last class, but we don’t end here. I’ll gather all the feedback and begin preparing for our continuing monthly programs and classes. We are just beginning, and thankfully with the gracious help of these beautiful and gifted women who joined the beta class, I will launch a dream to help women in midlife return to the essential nature of peace and prosperity that is our birthright.

Stay tuned, and check in as I continue to share what’s coming up next.

Posted: June 25th, 2008 under Phenomenal Midlife.
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by Vanessa Wesley

Could be you are in the “egg” stage.

The egg stage? Yep. The egg stage is the first stage of manifesting a dream. Yet, this crucial beginning stage is often skipped for the more glamorous “let’s get it done” stage. Your dreams may be in stuck mode simply because you may be trying to give your dreams wings before they’ve fully hatched, been nurtured, and have gone through all 4 stages of manifestation.

So what are the 4 Stages of Manifestation that I now call The Metamorphosis of a Dream?

Here’s what one woman going through the beta class “Your Essential Wealth” had to say during our second class (Wednesday May 28th)

“This is so good to know. We are just not told about this. We are told to rush through life, get it done… no one tells us that our dreams and visions need time to birth and hatch before we rush off trying to get them done.”

The four stages of manifesting any creative idea follow the stages of metamorphosis that insects go through.

The egg stage is the seeding of your dream. The seeds of ideas that resonate with you and bring you feelings of wonder and inspiration

The larva stage is the feeding of your dream. You gather information and listen to messages that “feed” your dream, give it life and nourishment.

The cocoon stage is the generating of your dream. Generating means bring into existence. In this stage you prepare yourself (through regeneration) to manifest your deepest desires. You let go of beliefs that do not align and support your dreams.

The winged stage is the living of your dream. You are now prepared to take the next steps necessary toward the fulfillment of your dreams.

Dreams can get stunted or halted if you skip any of these stages. Allowing your dreams full metamorphosis enables you to integrate what you are naturally gifted, talented and intrinsically designed to unfold in your life.

Today, June 18th, we are discussing the cocoon stage.

Magic is unfolding in this class.

Posted: June 18th, 2008 under Phenomenal Midlife.
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Today, May 19th, is my 53rd birthday… and I can’t believe I don’t even cringe when I write that age. Shoot, when I was 24 I never thought admitting to anything older than 40 was thinkable let alone doable, but, here I am deep into midlife and I feel I could shout it off the mountaintops. Why? Because I am launching a dream. And there is nothing like launching a dream to make you feel alive and like a kid. All that kids do is dream, right? It feels really good to know that instead of being “over the hill” I am actually still climbing the hill, no even better, looking over the summit at the beautiful vista of life.

Is midlife feeling good to you too? I hope so, because this is the time of our life when we not only have experience and wisdom, we have understanding. We know we are mortal, yet indefinable and eternally indestructible. At midlife we are ready! We have spent a lot of our life doing what we thought was necessary to do to get what we wanted, and now, without regrets we can go after what we really want…to use our strengths and gifts, along with our experience and education to go beyond even our own imaginations!

This is your birthday too… time for you to birth your dreams. That’s what this blog and the beta program beginning Wednesday, May 21st is all about, YOU birthing your dreams. This program is my gift to you to give to yourself. Jump on board and join the nearly dozen fabulous women who are ready to launch their dreams. New to this blog? Read the past posts and catch up to the excitement, then see that link to the right? Register for this class before its too late and the beta offer is gone.

Got a comment or question? Please post it below.

Posted: May 19th, 2008 under Phenomenal Midlife.
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