Small But Sweet

Well, I took a chance and danced under the Strawberry Moon the other night even though it was overcast here in CT and I had to imagine it more than I could see it.  Today, I received a $10 check from some securities distribution fund for money they apparently owe me for a small retirement investment. I know, it's only $10, but money is money and the more we attract toward us, the more that will come our way.

You could say my full-moon dance worked, or you could say the check was on its way regardless. Who can figure it out?!?!  But, I do know that I danced and I received. And that's all I really need to know.

What about you? Comments? Insights? Success Stories?  Please share - ps

Look At That Moon Tonight

What a stunning full moon. I just heard on the news that it's the biggest and brightest moon of the entire year, due to it's proximity to the earth. It's cold (understatement) here in Connecticut but worth freezing a bit to go outside and fully appreciate it. Against the dark winter sky, it's am amazing sight. Last night, the beams streamed into our bedroom around 4 p.m., waking us up. What a gift. Liquid gold, for sure.

My sister-in-law, Dee, just posted on facebook that she's going to go out and dance under the full moon again this month, asking the universe to fill up her wallet and grace her with abundance. Every time she's done this ritual, a bit of money has come her way. And these days, every little bit helps!

Whether you dance for money, or dance for joy, just make sure to dance. As the song says, when you have a chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance. In the end, embracing life's small, graced moments is what will have made all the difference.

May your life today be filled with blessings - ps

Live Generously

The tragedy in Haiti can't help but make each of us — no matter what our circumstances — feel blessed and rich. I can't even imagine having so little and having it ripped away by an unrelenting force of nature, time and time again, from floods to earthquakes. No water. No food. Mud cakes for sustenance. And yet, amidst it all, we see glimmers of hope. We see thankfulness for simply being alive. We see a generosity of spirit among the survivors and, remarkably, among the missionaries who have been flown out and are eager to return.

What about the rest of us? Even those of us struggling with money worries are living abundantly by comparison. If we look deep, there's money and time to spare, to help someone else. If not the people of Haiti, then the homeless person right around the corner, or the single parent unable to pay next month's rent. And, if we can't find "spare" resources, then let's give from our core. Let's make a sacrifice and make a difference.

According to the laws of attraction (and #57 in my book, Dancing Under the Full Moon), money is a form of energy and it must flow through our lives, not just into it. When we give to others, we're actually making room for more abundance in our own lives.

Sending each of you hope for an abundant and joyful day - ps

Choosing Abundance

In the spirit of full disclosure: my life is pretty comfortable. That doesn't mean, however, I don't worry about money or how we're going to afford to keep all the plates in the air. I often remind myself of the adage: want less or earn more. Easier said than done. Often my life is one of earning less and wanting more!! Call me human. Flawed but human.

What I do know, however, is that when I choose — and I mean choose — to focus on what I have, on the abundance in my life, I actually feel rich. And when I feel rich, I tend to attract more abundance. Classic Laws of Attraction at work. What we believe about our lives . . . what we focus on . . . is what we get more of. Suddenly, a new writing job comes my way. Or I get a "deal" on my Internet service, saving me a few dollars each month. Or an old friend comes back into my life, making me feel rich in a whole different way.

I look around the dinner table on "family day" and appreciate the four kids, three spouses and five grandchildren I've just cooked for. I smile at my sink of dirty dishes, focusing more on playing a game than cleaing up the mess.

My life in abundant. In choosing to embrace that, every day is a bit richer. May yours be also. - ps

Enter to Win Free Book

Looking for more abundance in your life? What could be better than winning a copy of my book, Dancing Under the Full Moon: 101 Ways to Attract Money into Your Life? Or a copy of a book about gratitude or feng shui by prominent autors? All you have to do is enter!!

Here's the deal:
I'm going to be a guest speaker on a blog radio show this Sunday, November 29, 1:00 Eastern Time; 12 p.m. Central Time. We'll be talking about gratitude and abundance, along with Esther Hughes, author of One Day: the difference a day can make. The host, DeAnna Radaj, will be selecting winners from among e-mail entries throughout the hour-long show.

Simply e-mail your name and e-mail information to:
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click on "send a message".

Not Mandatory to Winning, But Definitely Nice: If you're so incline, share your story about how being grateful has changed your life, or share a tip for staying OUT of poverty thinking.



Hope you're having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend and you get to tune in on Sunday.

Under the Full Moon

Friday, September 4 is the next full moon. What an opportunity to invite money into your life. All you have to do is Dance, ask for what you want, and do it with conviction. Here's what to do: empty your wallet, go outside in view of the moon, and wave your empty wallet while you ask for money and do a little jig. You can sway, hip hop or tap; it doesn't matter. Just do it with feeling. In my book, Dancing Under the Full Moon, I tell you about a woman named Elaine Stone, who goes out every month, waves her empty wallet under the full moon and says "Fill 'er up" three times. According to her, it works 98% of the time. Not bad odds. And certainly worth trying, don't you think?

Do you have a Full Moon story or ritual to share? I'd love to hear it.  - ps

Today's Affirmations

Every day, since beginning work on my book, Dancing Under the Full Moon, I've made a practice of consciously reciting an affirmation about my belief in myself and in the universe's ability to provide me with opportunities for increased money. I don't just say the words . . . I don't just throw them out like the crumbs from my morning's breakfast — I concentrate on them, I own them, I try hard to believe them and I imagine the words floating from my lips out into the universe, on a soft breeze, ready to be heard, ready to be imagined and made true. Here are two I particularly enjoy saying over and over again: Everything I touch is a success;  My income is constantly increasing.

Wonderful things have begun happening since I've engaged the universe in my plan for monetary success. My new book is finding an audience, I've gotten a couple of new copywriting clients, and my stock portfolio has risen!!

Do you have a favorite affirmation? If so, please share it here.  - ps