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Dr. Terrie Wurzbacher

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Momentum Monday

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momentum-monday1Today we celebrate Memorial Day in the United States. I find it intriguing that we have all these “days” and “weeks” and even “months” that memorialize or remember something. We have a “week for this” and a “week for that” or a “month for a disease”.

In some respects that’s good but in other ways we end up paying too much attention to the thing we’re trying to eradicate or “cure”. By focusing on something, we are sure to get more of it. Is that what we want? Do we want more colon cancer, more ALS, more diabetes, etc? I realize that this is blasphemy and I’m not advocating elimination of these events. However, if we could find a way to emphasize the positive, the health and well-being instead of the disease it would be so much more effective.

When we celebrate Memorial Day we do it well. We remember the lives of heroes and do profess that all those who have served in the military are heroes. This is a good thing. We want more heroes. We don’t bemoan how they died, what tragic circumstances they experienced, how bad they had it, etc. We talk about the good qualities of a hero, of a courageous person who so selflessly gave their all for their country. The more we focus on the courage and selflessness, the more we’ll draw that into our lives – either in ourselves or by drawing people into our life who have these characteristics.

Try this today for a change. Celebrate someone in your life who has exhibited tremendous courage in some way. Does someone you know have to work two jobs (or more?) and takes care of their family at the same time? Is someone striving courageously to combat a disease and the medicine to treat that disease? It doesn’t have to be something big even. For example, I saw multiple examples of selflessness and courage during my recent 3 day run. “Oh that’s too trivial and not important in real life” you may be thinking. But, that’s not true. The persistence, love for others and dedication that you see as they are running day and night for 3 days is simply a snapshot of what their entire life is like. So what you see on a run, is most likely what you get every single day. Celebrate and honor these folks today.

  • Make a list of people that are influential in your life somehow. This could be your boss, your coworkers, friends, family, others with whom you associate.
  • Write down the characteristics you see that you really respect. Consider even those you wish you had more of.
  • Take a few minutes to sit quietly and send them positive love and energy to help them in whatever way they might need. Even if you don’t think they need anything specific, everyone can always use an energy boost.
  • Focus on their qualities. Run a movie in your mind about what you’ve seen and what you love about them.
  • Thank the Universe for bringing these people into your life because your life will never be the same again.

Now enjoy the BBQ!

Take a moment to tell us what you’ve learned doing this simple exercise.

Terrie

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The YOUniverse

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youniverse With all the talk we’ve done about vibrations and momentum, it’s so important to realize that EVERYTHING in your life is centered around YOU. That’s why you should think of your surroundings as your YOUniverse.

No, this is NOT selfish but it is self-centered. Most people have a negative reaction to that phrase too – self-centered. But, if you understand the Law of Attraction and the fact that you create everything in your life, you will realize that this requires self-centeredness (is that a word?).

However, this concept is also the most generous and giving there is. Because if you get your own momentum going in the direction you wish (some call it positive although there really is no positive and negative when it comes to emotions) and your vibrations are elevated, you will be doing more for those around you than you can by taking conscious actions.

When you create your world, it’s so important that you focus on the things that make you feel good. Focusing on them will bring more of that good feeling into your life. Remember that you only have to “Ask” the Universe once for something. Then move on to raising your vibration and getting yourself in the right space (vibration) to accept what you have asked for. That 3rd step is the hardest part for us humans. We “ask” all the time – any time we think about something for more than 17 seconds we’ve essentially asked for more of it.  After we’ve asked, the Universe immediately provides it – but what happened? It sure hasn’t appeared as a physical manifestation in your life. So does that mean it doesn’t work? No, it means two things, one of which we should be very grateful for – we cannot immediately manifest things in our life – there is the Law of Gestation which means that things come into your life when the time is right. Dr. Kunath used to use a great example in her own  life. When her kids were little she recognized one day how grateful she was that she didn’t immediately manifest what she said. She found herself looking out the door and seeing her kids playing on top of the neighbor’s roof. She screamed at them “Get down from there – you’re going to fall and break your neck”. At that moment she realized that we needed much more Divine Wisdom to be able to immediately manifest. Otherwise some of the really stupid things we say would actually come true. She also gave a presentation at one of the big international conferences on “Oops, what do you do when you get what you asked for”.  Something to think about for sure. Thank goodness for the requirement for 68 seconds of focus (concentrating on something for a series of 4 consecutive 17 second periods puts the Universe into action bringing you what you’ve asked for). Most people can’t (or don’t) focus on one thing for that long.

The second implication from not receiving what we ask for (or so it seems) is even more important. We must “Allow” the physical manifestation to come into our life.  Many times this is because we’ve been taught that we shouldn’t ask for things or 1236855_603864969656204_580817517_nthat we have to deserve something or earn something.  We have all sorts of limiting beliefs – beliefs that keep us from accepting that we are deserving, we are worthy of receiving what we’ve asked for.  That’s where the vibration/emotions and momentum comes into play. Concentrating on your YOUniverse and how you feel and think and act with the express purpose of being at the highest vibration possible while generating and maintaining momentum on a higher plane will put you in a space where you allow the Universe to bring you what you asked for. Remember my analogy of placing your order (asking), the company fulfills and ships the order (the Universe gives you what you’ve asked for). The shipper is at your front door but if you don’t answer the door or open it to receive what you’ve ordered, you will continually think that your order has not been filled. And you’ll get disappointed, discouraged and disbelieving.

It’s so important for you to work on realizing that what you have in your life is something you’ve asked for at another time in your life. Make a list of the good and bad things that you’ve experienced and see if at some point in the past you hadn’t been concerned or focused on something of that nature.

Being positive, by itself, won’t work. You can say affirmations all day long (and I’m a big believer in affirmations), but if you haven’t cleared the land of your limiting beliefs (especially the self-worth and deserving beliefs), you will blocking the good from coming into your life. For example, you can say affirmations in the morning and the evening but if all day long, you’re thinking about those bills you can’t pay, that is what’s prominent in your vibrations and feelings. As such, you’ve spent much more time on the not having enough money to pay your bills, that you will receive more and more of that as long as you continue thinking that way.

This is why my YOUniversal phrases are (I know I repeat them a lot but they have gotten me out of trouble so many times that I can’t say them enough):

“That is not my truth”

“Nothing and nobody can interfere with my prosperity, well-being and peace of mind, not even myself!”

And say them with emphasis. Keep saying them until your fear or anxiety level has significantly decreased and you can focus on one of your “Kodak Moments” stored in the album in your mind – mine is always running related and it works!

Concentrating on your life will bring you all you need to provide the love and kindness for others that you really want to. You hear all the time that you have to love yourself before you can love others. That applies in every aspect of your life.

Start working more in your YOUniverse and remember the 17 second rule (four periods of focusing for 17 seconds will get you to 68 seconds and that is essential for bringing the manifestation into your life).

Terrie

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Success Is Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone

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success is stepping out of comfort zone2Do you ever “wish” for success? Wish that you were doing better? Doing as well as others you know? Wonder what you did or are doing with your life? Feeling stuck?

Often we fear success more than we feel failure. “Not me” you’re probably saying – “I’d love to be successful”. But how would your life change if you were successful? What would you have to do differently? Do you think you’ll have to work more? Perhaps, have to travel and be away from home? Stay up later or work weekends? Feel under pressure all the time to have the correct answer without feeling like a fool?

So many things might change if you are successful (or become more successful). Many people are afraid of change and when you couple that fear of change with the other fears I mentioned above, it’s logical that there will be a certain fear of success.

So what? It’s important to accept this fact and then move on. In order to be successful you will have to step out of your comfort zone. That is scary. Right now, you do things the same day after day and even if you have a very busy life, you’re still doing essentially the same things repeatedly.

Success means you’ll have to change the way you’re doing things – maybe even in every aspect of your life. This could be like a person with a brain injury or illness that, once recovered, may have to learn to do everything all over again. That person has no choice. They have to do things differently. You have a choice. At least you have the choice as to whether you want to start this process. This is why the hardest step is the first one.

It all depends on what you want to do.  And how much you want to do it. As with goal setting, the WHY is the most important.

Remember how much I talk about vibration.  You want to get yourself accustomed to the vibration of a new comfort zone.  Take time to focus on what the upside of your success will be. When you see events and start feeling happy with those custom_corner_street_sign_14248upside  thoughts and feelings, capture them as your “Kodak moment” as I like to call them. Then when you’re feeling scared of moving out, recall that Kodak Moment and you’ll be able to raise your vibration to a different plane than fear. In fact, if you can keep focusing on those moments then you’ll be able to keep your vibration there and not have to be constantly stopping/changing the downward momentum. As you start to experience success, you’ll create more moments to focus on. And if you don’t have moments of success right now to use and can’t create some, concentrate on something you did or experienced in the past that will raise your vibration and keep your momentum going in the direction you want it to go in.

Simply put:

  1. Determine what success looks like to you
  2. Determine the “WHY” you want that success – what is it about this achievement that is driving you. Dig deep until you find the strong WHY
  3. See if you can come up with (and write down) the things that you fear/think will change as a result of the success.
  4. Consider asking the 4 questions from  Byron Katie’s “The Work”
    Step 1 Is it true? (Yes or no. If no, move to 3.)
    Step 2 Can you absolutely know that it’s true? (Yes or no.)
    Step 3 How do you react, what happens, when you believe that thought?
    Who would you be without the thought?
  5. Turn the thought around. – Then find at least three specific, genuine examples of how each turnaround is true for you in this situation.
  6. Find your Kodak moment to seize upon when you’re feeling concerned or worried or even thinking about these new circumstances and feel yourself developing momentum in a direction you’d rather not go in.
  7. Use the Kodak moment(s) you’ve picked whenever you start to work on your achievement or whenever you start to feel antsy.
  8. Use the special phrase along with the Kodak Moment (or in place of) “Nothing and nobody can interfere with my prosperity, my well-being, my peace of mind, not even myself” – just keep saying that over and over again until you’re in a better space and have stopped obsessing about the bad things at least for that time being.
  9. Reassess your comfort zone each week and start the process over because by now you have stepped out of your comfort zone and have a new set of parameters to work with (and worry about unless you apply this practice). This phase is often called rinse and repeat.
  10. Journal all these things. Our minds play tricks on us frequently and you don’t want to lose the wisdom that you’ve gained.
  11. GET A COACH!

Try this process and  slowly step outside of your current comfort zone and create a new one.

Let me know how it goes!

Terrie

 

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Momentum Monday

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momentum-monday1Let’s focus on appreciation this week. There’s always something in our lives that we can appreciate. Even if everything doesn’t seem like it’s going great right now, you can help change that momentum by focusing on appreciating what’s around you – or appreciating things that have happened in the past.

The idea is to build a momentum that you want by noticing the things around you that you are happy with and want to show the Universe that you’re so happy they are or were in your life.

One of Abraham’s processes is the Rampage of Appreciation. This is a great technique you can use at any time and no matter what your situation is at the time.

Even if you’re in the doctor’s office, waiting and not knowing what’s going on, you can find something in the immediate area to start doing your rampage with. If you just can’t dig up some current items, you can go into the past or even more fun and productive is to go into the future. Start saying that you are so appreciative that you have a great doctor, you have access to medical care, that you came in to get seen when you did and the doctor and the staff is going to take care of you no matter what. You’re appreciative of the modern office and even if it’s cold for you inside, you can be appreciative that it’s not hot and humid inside. Let’s say you’re embarrassed and cold because they put you in one of those flimsy paper gowns and you’re shivering. Start being appreciative that you’re not in Siberia or Alaska and that there is no wind. Be appreciative of the fact that you can feel the cold and you recognize that it’s cold. That means you have the mental capacity you want to have. Be appreciative of the clean room and the computers if there are computers in the office. Be appreciative that your doctor is on the cutting edge of medicine and knows exactly what’s going on with you and will fix you right up. Be appreciative that you have insurance. And on and on.

If you’re stuck in traffic, be appreciative of the technology that goes into traffic lights, be appreciative that you live in a city that has grown so much that there is traffic, appreciate the growth this represents, appreciate the music on your radio or the CD you’re playing, be appreciative of the other cars around you that are beautiful and you can see them better when you’re stuck in traffic because they are not moving and you can see them.

If you’re at work and busy, be appreciative of the fact that you have a job, that you don’t have to travel as far as some to get to work, that you’re getting paid, that you work with great people, that your both is understanding and kind and gentle (and if he or she is not, then be appreciative that he/she knows how to delegate), be appreciative of the benefits you have with the job, of the hours you work, etc.

Every time you praise something, every time you appreciate something, every time you feel good about something, you are telling the Universe, “More of this, please. More of this, please.” You need never again make another verbal statement of this intent, and if you were allowing your cork to float — all good things would flow to you.

—Abraham

Excerpted from the workshop: Silver Spring, MD on April 19, 1997

Get the gist? See if you can do at least one rampage of appreciation every day this week. When you do them, see what it does to your vibration and how you feel. Let us know. Write it in your journal too.

Terrie

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Speed Bumps In The Road

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speed bumps What the heck could this be about?

Think of your day – how does it evolve? Things might be going great when you get up. You feel refreshed and even happy. Definitely fulfilled after your morning exercise and you’re ready to head to work. You get in the car and start out on your journey. The road of your day has been smooth so far.

Then, you’re stuck at one of the long traffic lights. But, you’re feeling good enough that that doesn’t really bother you today. Once you’re on the main highway, though, the traffic is horrible. Everything is either very slow or totally stopped.  Now you’re looking at the clock realizing you’re going to be late. And you have so much to do today. Geez, how can this be happening when the day started off so good.

This is minor point of resistance (obstacle) and I like to look at these events as speed bumps in the road. Why? Because you move over or past speed bumps. They don’t hang you up. Yes, you have to slow down some but it doesn’t stop you. You move over the bump and then you start again. Your momentum will build right back up like your speed does in the car.

The other kind of speed bumps that I liken to my life are the grooves on the side of the highway that let you know that you are veering off the road into danger. These grooves, as annoying as they might be when you’re iStock_000007938471Smallrunning into or over them, are there to protect you.  They are trying to wake you up if you’ve fallen asleep or bring your attention back to where it belongs if it’s been wandering. If you ignore the grooves and just keep going in the same direction, you’ll veer off the road and maybe down an embankment into a ravine or lake or mountains or anything that hitting at 75 miles an hour would be very dangerous. This is just like life. If you’re attentive enough, you will find your own grooves in the road and when you come upon them you’ll realize that it’s a warning. You’ll take a look at your life and say “whoa, I need to get back on the correct road ASAP”. If you ignore these life grooves, you will land right where you don’t want to be.

If you’ve found yourself down a ditch somewhere, ask yourself what “grooves” or warning signs did you miss.  That will help you recognize them in the future.

Pay attention to the bumps in your life and you’ll know where your momentum is headed down a road you don’t want it to be on. You want to elevate your momentum and hop on a vibrational disc that’s much, much higher.  Remember that you create what happens in your life. The good news about that is that you can change your destiny and your reality. You have that power.

Terrie