Lianda Swain

Kickstart your day with this mood-altering statement, influenced by an inspiring teacher, Ms. Louise Hay. Over time it’ll become apart of you, thus attracting all of the perfect people, circumstances, and experiences that you need to lift you, as Mr. Jackie Wilson would say, higher and highhhhher! So, how can you start your day off in a totally kickass way?! Every morning, every day, either with one of your favorite tunes or without, say in front of a mirror, with ENTHUSIASM – you can even sing this if that’s more your forte. You might feel ridiculous or start laughing and 

When faced with certain decisions, get in tune with your gut, your intuition, be honest with yourself, and ask: Will I always wonder if I don’t do this? Will I regret not doing this? Will I ask myself later, “what if?” Will I look back and say “I should have?” If the answer is yes, do it. Even if you’re scared! And do it from a place of love, abundance, and true genuine passion, not a place of fear, anger, resentment, jealousy, manipulation, or the need to prove yourself to anyone. Do it for the fulfillment of your spirit, of 

2011 was all about being FEARLESS. Were you fearless last year? If you feel like you could’ve taken a few more risks or tried a few more things or put yourself out there more, now’s the time to start. 2012 is all about being BOLD! When you push yourself past your comfort, miracles can happen. This year I challenge you to go for it! Guys this is your moment! This is your year to shine! Be confident with whatever decisions you make, you are making them because that is what you need at that time. Be bold with your feelings. 

TheDailyOm.com is a fantastic site I get emails from daily. This site I may even claim as my favorite one! I usually find that the emails I sign up for, over time or even instantly, start speaking to me and telling me exactly what I need to hear on that exact day. They really start to sync up with your life. This is because the Universe wants to work WITH you to help amp up your quality of life and how happy/content, etc. you are in it! Here’s a little snippet of one of their messages that I wanted to 

Close your eyes, and think of someone or something ( could be an experience ) that you are really grateful for. Really focus on your gratitude for that person, experience, blessing. Let the feeling of gratitude fill your heart and your body. Okay, stop reading and do that right now for at least 15 seconds or more!   Did you do it? …. Did you really do it?? If yes, then you can keep reading ☺   How did you feel when you felt the person or experience you thought of? I bet you feel a bit lighter now, maybe 

Naturally our parents or those who have raised us, have more years under their belt containing a hefty amount of experiences. Bruse Feiler and what he refers to as “The Council of Dads,” wrote these 10 lessons in life that he introduced as 10 Lessons from a Dad to his Girls. Coming from a mom, dad, aunt, uncle, grandparent or friend, these lessons are helpful to all of us and if we stick to living with awareness, we will be lucky enough to learn and experience them along the way. Enjoy! 1. Be a Traveler, Not a Tourist – A 

A few years ago, my mom and I went to a weekend seminar for a class called Light Speed Learning. This class is taught by two people named Thomas and Jayne. It is amazing course that teaches you how to photograph books with your mind; thus, allowing you to technically access and record information at 500,000 + words/min. Pretty wild right? They actually teach you how to read a book of about 400 pages in 2-3 minutes. Here’s how it works. When we are awake, most often, our brain’s are active in their Beta state, a state of alertness, thinking, 

There is such a truth and power to the message below. Abundance of good things come into your life when you are consistent with your optimistic, enthusiastic, peaceful, and calm thoughts about yourself and people around you. Consistently think good things, even if you don’t seem them yet! The more you focus on the things, moments, experiences, and people that light you up and make you feel good, the more abundant they will become in your life. It takes a bit of effort to redirect your focus, especially when you are not in the best mood or state of mind, 

People are our mirrors. This perspective can be an incredible eye-opener when growing or even just living and being in all types of relationships – friends, family, loves. This perspective gives you the opportunity to become more and more aware of how the people that surround you are reflections of different aspects of yourself. And how does this help you? It can open your eyes to how you may be acting in the present, how you want to be and how you don’t want to be, as well as aspects of yourself that you may want to AMP up or 

As I sit here at midnight I feel guided to talk about sleep, of all things! Sleep is essential to your overall appearance and wellbeing. Sometimes I avoid hopping into my nice comfy bed because my mind will tell me all of the things I could be doing, experiencing or getting done instead of sleeping. But how good does it feel when you actually lie down for the first time after a long day? That is such a wonderful and beautiful feeling. If you don’t get enough sleep, you won’t have the ENERGY to experience all of the things you 

Insecurities – we all have them and we don’t like them, but they are there in all of their glory. At one point it was very hard for me to accept the fact that we are all insecure about at least one thing, if not more. I have trouble accepting the idea that not having a certain body type or look, not having a certain paycheck, having a seemingly less than ideal or unusual upbringing or family, not feeling like you are capable of pursuing something that excites you or draws you in, and not feeling like you’re worthy of 

” The Greatest Contribution to this world, is to better yourself.” When you feel good, accept success, work hard, and “be the best that you can be,” you really do make the world a better place.And if you’re not aiming for world changing because let’s face it, that’s quite a job- you’ll definitely make your “space” a better place and your life easier. When I talk about bettering yourself, I’m not talking about perfection, I’m talking about the best YOU that you can be. Take away societal standards, advertisements, and what you “think” is your perfect self, and focus on who 

I love external signs from the Universe (God, etc.- they are all the same!). It’s fun to see ‘synchronicities’ happen or subtle instances that confirm your feelings, actions, or thoughts. Yet, sometimes, when we are searching for the answer to something, and we resort to a dramatic and epic ‘oscar-worthy’ performance as we spread our arms out into the air, look up to the sky, and say “Just show me a sign!!” We fail to realize that the answer is already inside of us. We already know the answer, but sometimes we focus too much on the fear of the 

“Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.” – Don Miguel Ruiz   The first time I read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, I felt like I had struck gold! Not only did the book take me only a few hours to read, but also, the content set off numerous light bulbs in my mind and produced welcomed realizations almost instantly. Don Miguel talks about the four agreements that, if we make with ourselves, we 

One of the first things I tell my clients after a healing session is to drink water with a fresh squeeze of lemon, first thing, every morning. This is one of the most important things you can do for not only your physical body, but your energetic body as well. On the physical level, our bodies are three-quarters water! That is almost our entire being! So what does that mean? We NEED water to keep ourselves alive, clean, healthy, balanced, centered, and energized. Water is crucial to our existence. Forget the diet sodas, the canned juices, and the sweetened drinks.