What Would Barbie Do?

WWBD?

It's been a spell since I've blogged about anything going on in my life. Here's why. I am in the process of changing everything in my life.

The best motivational speakers I know often address the issue of welcoming change. And moving forward with an idea immediately, as you never know how much time you have to move forward with your dreams.

This past May I decided to do just that, but there's been a slight snag in the plans...

You see, the little issue is, I'm being forced to wait at every turn. This isn't going over very well. I am a Gemini and if I decide to shift something I want the change yesterday.

So, why is that the people who are scared of change, and who are resistant to the situations ahead of them, get all the luck? Why is it things happen to these people at a phenomenally fast rate? All the while there are “the others,” People much like myself, whom are begging for things to go faster. And yet everything seems paused and all I can do is to sit and collect dust.

“Sigh.”

• My business plan is done.
• All the numbers are calculated.
• I've talked with my mentors.
• I've taken courses.
• I've reviewed my findings with experts.
• I've consulted the cards.
• I've rolled the dice.
• I've looked at the stars.
• I've flickered the lights on and off.
• and I've talked to the cat. 

Every meeting I've tried to schedule to move forward has been cancelled due to some crazy unforeseen circumstance. I've been put on hold for some reason while the universe is reminding me that it is ultimately in charge.

And while I wait for the ball to drop I have to look at my stack of books and papers on the floor and try not to think of the success similar plans are bringing other people. I'm trying not to dwell on the fact that the cost of this bit of paper and information is next to nothing, but it will result in a multimillion dollar international business when I am allowed to put it into action.

The morning after one of my most exciting potential meetings was cancelled I found myself looking at the clock in my car. It was 4:56 a.m. And I was about to turn into work at the part time job I've had for 11-years. And I was debating on weather or not I wanted to just keep driving, or, turn into the parking lot at work.

I went to work...

I can't begin to explain how much I am done with this place. It's an awesome place to work, I'm treated well, the pay amazing (When I leave they will be able to hire two people to replace me for less cost it takes to keep me there). But it was never, ever, ever, what I wanted, or, what I intended to end up doing. But, I must be grateful as it is providing for my life as I know it. For now...

Here are some of the revelations I've had at “work.”

In the minds of the many there is no simple way I can go from a mindless part-time merchandising job in a big box store to the president of an international real estate development and holdings company. On paper I've already made this happen. And I am ready for this change. But, anyone who has known me for the past 11-years can't seem to get their head around it.

Whatever...

My next challenge was being able to continue doing the simple, mindless job I've done for the past decade without being crass. When I started my job that morning I was greeted with a pallet of Always Extra Absorbent Extra long, Under-things liners. It was my task to re-merchandise this item for optimum sales. (My thought pattern went something like this all morning: president of my own amazing group of companies vs. Something that is pretty much a diaper for “heavy flow days.”)

It was at that moment a wave of euphoria came over me. I realized that as soon as I accepted what my current life task was, in that moment, I understood absolute rage.

I could hear the sun.

It's not anger, or, freaking out. Absolute rage is a meditative state that your body goes into far after you've surpassed any meagre emotions, which aren't relevant to the situation at hand. The best thing about this state is that once you are at the total manifestation of anger nothing can make you more angry. Absolute zero is absolute zero. There is nothing colder than that, When you've reached that temperature – you're there.

Add to this state, I realized that I, master of manifestation, have been telling everyone I will be going ahead my my project in the Fall. “Everything will come together in the Fall.” (The Fall doesn't start until September 21^st and It goes through December 21^st. I may have intended this pause unintentionally...Figures. I've recently altered that intention and I'll see if it makes any changes.

I've been in this state for quite sometime and I've grown to be OK with it. Well, other than whole “in the fall” realization. I'm still pissed off at how literal the universe can be.

Yesterday, I was chatting with my supervisor at work about my debacle, as well as, everything else I've been feeling. She understood. Then calmly pointed out the display of product behind me. (Which I am also “in-charge” of stocking.) It was the Stylin' Barbie Make Up Bag ($18.99, an amazing gift for your special princess). 

She calmly pointed at the 7` tall pallet of trademark Mattel pink, looked at me and said “What would Barbie do?” ​ 

Of course I burst out laughing, It was the most hilarious and insightful thing anyone could have said. Barbie can do anything! She's been an actress, a domestic diva, a nurse, and astronaut, a beach bunny, a teacher, a veterinarian, a nun, a proctologist – the list is endless.

What Would Barbie Do:

 

• Barbie would do her hair.
• While that was in process; Barbie would send Ken out to Starbucks for a Grandé, Double Espresso, Soy milk Chai Latté – Two pumps, No Foam, 168 degrees and lightly dusted with Nutmeg and Cinnamon. NO! FOAM!
• Barbie would pick out a form-flattering, yet authoritative, suit to wear. And then accessorize it  with putting on her favourite pearl necklace. A gift from her dear friend – G.I. Joe.
• Barbie would enjoy her massive extra-caffeinated vase of liquid heaven with a Mayan Chocolate & Exotic Spice Biscotti (Which Ken KNEW to get from a little Italian bakery just down the road – He doesn't even have to be asked to fetch the delectable, double-baked cookie. Not anymore that is...)
• Barbie would never address a situation without being “confident and alert.” (Or, put-together aesthetically and jacked-up on caffeine.)
• In her Zen-like state; Barbie would tell me, “Make peace with the situation, things never stay the same. Things are always shifting; either in the seen, or, in the unseen.”
• Barbie would look right into my soul and say, “Change is on its way. And you must keep yourself fabulous until you are given an obvious sign to forge ahead.”
• Barbie would tell me to do what I need to for me. And not give give a rats ass about what anyone else thinks of my plans, or, the pace I am working at them.
• Barbie would celebrate this epiphany by sharing a piece of imported Swiss chocolate, fresh organic strawberries with a glass of slightly cooled 2006 Beaujolais in vintage Swarovski crystal goblets.

And that, my friends, is what Barbie would do.

 

What are the lessons here:

• If you've done your best, that is the best you can do. Everything will fall into place as it is supposed to.
• Until that time occurs, be kind to yourself. Enjoy the stillness as things will be crazy soon enough.
• Always consider what Barbie would do. You'd be surprised at her insight. Although I wouldn't recommend trying to walk a mile in her shoes – They are tiny, and very pointy.

I know that my plans will manifest soon enough. It's inevitable at this point. So, I'm going to do what Barbie would do. I'm off to fetch some wine. (OK, let's be honest. She'd make Ken get the wine. But you get the idea.)

I'll keep you up to date on whatever shift happens. When it happens.

 

( Not every Princess wants a Stylin' Make Up Bag. Little Princess Elluna is more than thrilled with the box. As long as there is fresh white tissue paper in the bottom of it anyway. Old tissue paper doesn't "crinkle" as good as the fresh stuff.) 

 

"Sigh."

Reappearing Ring

Hi everyone!

This has been an amazing week for me. Business is really picking up and I’ve made significant progress with my personal goals. Horray!

I do have an interesting story to share. My life is filled with seemingly magical events. I’ve grown used to unexplainable things happening to me on a regular basis. But now that I have a blog I am able to share them with my followers.

I was invited to a dinner party on Tuesday. This is a common event, I was thrilled to go and visit with friends. I decided I wanted to dress up a bit as I needed to ware clothes other than my “comfy house clothes” for a change. Included in my “going out look” were the silver rings I wear to go and have fun. The last time I wore them was on January 9^th to a post Christmas party. They were put neatly in a container in my bedroom on a cabinet next to my clothes.

I was missing one.

Since I wear all five of them or none of them, this was odd. I knew I had the missing ring on my left index finger at the last party I attended. And since the rest were safely in the container there is no reason for it to be missing.

“Hmm,” I thought, “I’ll just ask for it to be found. I know I’ll come across it.” So I did.

Here is something to ponder. The container I keep my rings in is roughly 12 feet away from my bed. Due to the nice weather we’ve been having in Southern Ontario recently I’ve been doing a lot of cleaning. Including: taking my floor mats out to the balcony and shaking the cat hair and dust out of them, as well as airing them out. During the past seven days I’ve completely taken apart my bed and washed everything. All of this was in addition to the regular vacuuming and dusting. If the ring was on the floor I would have found it in my clean-up process.

I just assumed it fell into a shoe, and I’d have to go through each of them. I knew I’d find it. But I needed to concentrate my energy on having fun.

When I came home from the party I put my rings away, and proceeded with my usual “going to bed” routine.

When I woke up the next morning, I flung the covers off of me and heard the familiar sound of “ting-tingting-ting…” a small metal circular object hitting the floor which was launched off of the covers when I flung them back.

It was the ring. (See it on my finger here http://yfrog.com/bb9ax2j  - It's a Celtic Knot pattern, for power.)

Let’s recap: (With Bullets!)

• The last time I wore all five rings was on January 9^th, And I have photos with me wearing them (none of which are appropriate to share with the internet…)
• I keep my rings in a container on the dresser 12 feet away from my bed.
• During the past week all the bedding was washed.
• During the past week all the mats were taken outside and shaken.
• During the past week I’ve dusted and vacuumed my bedroom.
• In terms of rustling the sheets on the bed, getting into bed is significantly more difficult than getting out of bed. I should have noticed something getting into bed.
• I am meticulously clean – the bed is made and “crisp” looking everyday…

 During the night, the ring manifested through some means, on my bed. Princess Elluna usually puts things in my shoes for me to find. So, this was something new. (I'm going to say confidently that this is one example of Public Intention #5 "At least three absolutely hilarious stories which can only be credited to the Law of Attraction working in my favour." And, of course,  #7 Weekly examples of the law of attraction working in my life.)

What can you take from this? (More Bullets!)

• Ask for assistance.
• Know you’ll get it.
• Expect Miracles. 

Have Fun!
DAN

The Specifics...

Wowzers! What a fun week!

 I’ve had many things happen. It’s amazing how when you’re living with the frequency of attraction how things happen almost instantly!
 

A few quick examples of things that happened to me include dinner. LOL. Last week I wanted food. Just to see what showed up. I could just go to the store and buy whatever I felt like, but that’s no fun.

On Monday I walked out of my loft onto the main street level almost right into my neighbour in the next building. She owns a local restaurant and is an amazing cook! So when she invited my up for Black pepper caramelized chicken  and rice, I was all over it.
 

During the course of our dinner she mentioned that she just wanted to empty out her freezer and fridge and cook all week, but not for herself (her daughter is away at school). She then invited me over every night for a fantastic dinner. It’s been awesome!
 

Every month I set goals for my business, and I attracted the right people into my life to ensure that they happened by the end of the month!
 

Finally I did something which is going to be the subject of this blog. And that is being specific. And not hesitating to shift things along the way.
 

I really want to leave my part time job. I’ve been there almost 11 years. Yes, I make a lot of money, but I’m miserable there. It’s not me, and it’s not what I went to school for. So I intended to be presented with a new career. And within two weeks, I was. The job posting was for a new media and communications officer at a local college. It was a fantastic job. Amazing pay, all the perks of working for the school – but I didn’t want it.

What I wanted was to succeed in my various businesses and that become my new career. Looking back I now see that I wasn’t nearly specific enough. I applied for the job anyway as I intended to be shown something different, but I think they have someone else in mind for the position.
 

Since then my business have taken off, I am going to have an amazing February!
 

What can you take from this?

When you attract something into your life that isn’t exactly what you want – just tweek it! As soon as I realized I attracted a job I didn’t want I acknowledged that I did ask for a new career, but then shifted my intention to something more specific. Or course I was grateful for the offer, but I spent my focus and energy on attracting something more in alignment with what I want. In a related article ViSalus CEO and New York Times best selling author, Ryan Blair, talks about changing your strategy and adapting your plan along the way. Check it out here: http://ryanblair.com/blog/becoming-a-successful-entrepreneur/
 

Don’t forget to make a list of things you are going to manifest this month! If you want split the month into two, that way it will seem like things are happening faster!

Lucky Number 8

My cat, Little Princess Elluna, loves to play with everyday things I happen to find. (You can see a picture of her here: http://yfrog.com/obr5srfj ) Recently I found something that looks like a giant hair elastic. It’s soft. I can fling it across the room. She’s enamored with it.

Yesterday I launched it across the room just before I jumped into the shower. It landed in one of the cardboard boxes I have scattered about the loft for her (also a favourite thing of hers). When I was done the shower I walked into my kitchen and noticed that she had carried the soft elastic into my kitchen and left it on my mat in front of the sink. What she had done was worked with the universe at giving me "a sign." (This is intention #2 in action.) She did one of her many “Magical Kitty Princess” things and did something which stopped me in my tracks.

I am always open to receiving signs from the universe. And numbers are an easy way this is communicated. It has to be obvious though, which I think this is. Check out the picture here: (http://yfrog.com/mv5i52j )  What is even more awesome is that all of this manifested on January 23^rd which was the new moon, and The first day of Chinese New Year. (Welcome Dragon!)

Ah yes, the number 8, also known as the symbol for infinity. And it’s in a larger “0” – something interesting is about to happen.

If you are asking for signs from the universe and you would like one of those signs to be numbers – find a book of “meaning of numbers” that suits you and stick with it. There are many different books, but most are similar in content.

In the book I have chosen the number 8 means:  “A phase of your life is about to end, and this is a sign to give you forewarning to prepare. This number sequence may mean you are winding up an emotional career, or relationship phase. It also means there is light at the end of the tunnel. In addition, it means, "The crops are ripe. Don't wait to pick and enjoy them." In other words, don't procrastinate making your move or enjoying fruits of your labor. It also says Abundant financial wealth is on its way for you.

The zero means: “A message from the Divine, signifying that the impending endings are part of your overall Divine plan. They are answers to your prayers, and in alignment with universe’s will for you. Ask for help allay any fears or worries you may have about these upcoming changes.

As you can see the “8” in the “0” are telling me some really interesting things are about to happen. I’ll keep you in the loop as to what manifests.

Thanks “fur” the sign Princess! (BAH-HaHa!)


What can you use from my story?


Ask for signs to help guide you on your path. Be specific with what resources you will be consulting when you get a sign. For example, chose books that give the meanings of numbers, animals, symbols etc...and stick with them exclusively. When you get a sign you will have to trust that it is meant for you. Don't second guess its meaning. Expect that the signs will be obvious. (Just like the 8) When something does happen it feels surreal - and that is how you know you're on the right path!

"Sure, I'll take that... "

I’ve discovered that manifesting constantly is quite the process. You really do have to be working at it all the time. Although I only have 10 Public intentions on this blog, I do have several intentions that are on-going in order to maintain constant attraction. For example: “I am always attracting gifts, tips, wins, free things etc. I am super-lucky! I am always at the right place at the right time.” 

Having an intention like these really helps things along, especially when you have a public intention that you want things to happen on a weekly basis to chat about…

Here are some of the fun things I was able to manifest this week:

During the weekend I was called over to my neighbours. This is a common request as we are good friends. When I got there we shared stories of our week etc…But what was most interesting is when she pulled out a vintage cow hide leather Jacket. She bought it in Tobermory 20-years ago for $5 at the local thrift store and never wore it. Recently she was at our local magical thrift store (a place I will continue to mention) and she bought some awesome coats just as cheap. She never wore the hide jacket. And it still looks new, but regardless of that she wanted me to have it. This is awesome! As I love clothes! She also made me dinner…We both hate eating alone. And that is why I am extra grateful for friends who can’t cook for just one.

That brings me to the other cool thing I drew into my life this week. And that was food. Holy doodle my fridge and cupboards are full! Between $1 sales at the local store and leftovers from a variety of events I've been to, I’m eating like a king! Now this may seem like a simple thing, but I didn’t have to spend excessive money on eating. Being grateful for gifts only brings more gifts and allows you to give more yourself.

What can you take from my story?

Things to keep in mind as you’re manifesting: Be grateful for the smallest things. And expect gifts, tips, and free things. Don’t forget to maintain a balance though. Be sure to give things you’re not using away or donate items to those in need.

I have a good friend coming to visit tomorrow through Tuesday. We’re both very intuitive and great at attracting things. I know I’ll have interesting things to talk about soon…

I got my "SWAGer" Back!

Now that the shenanigans of the holidays are over life seems to have returned to normal. During the holidays I managed to manifest some really neat things. I wanted to get my dad some new shirts. He has lost some weight and needed to show off his physique. And of course I wanted nice shirts – for cheap. And that is exactly what I got! Well-made shirts on clearance for $3.97. I bought him three. The savings allowed me to purchase some other nice things for him too!

Regarding my public manifestations I am intending on at least one really good story to tell you a week. I have the perfect example of Random Manifestation #4 The Law of Attraction in Action.

In the town I live in we are fortunate enough to have "The Magical Thrift Store." It’s not called that, but magic seems to happen there…as whenever you really need something it just shows up there.

I wanted to test out my manifestation abilities and I KNEW I would find something there that I needed, and that wanted. I stated that I wanted whatever this thing is to be really cheap. On Wednesday I had some extra time on my hands and I ventured out to the store. I walked in totally open minded to getting something without knowing what I was looking for, but I knew it would be awesome.

It was quite busy, so I was battling a variety of people who were also looking for random treasure. Nothing is more fun than a bunch of bored senior citizens with tiny shopping carts in a cramped space…After looking though the art, the records and the furniture I stumbled across a nifty vintage swag lamp. (I've had two in the past and I really enjoyed them in my loft. The issue was that both of the other lamps fell...I "needed" a new vintage swag lamp.) I picked it up and looked at the price. The little blue sticker had $4.50 on it. "DONE!" I said to myself and headed to the cashier. (Laughing to myself, of course.) 

When I handed the inexpensive vintage lamp to the cashier she rang it into the till and told me "That will be 50 cents dear." I looked at her stunned and she pointed at a sign in the window that I completely missed, that all blue sticker items are .50 cents for the day.

YAY!

IT came with a light bulb too! That's $0.50 alone...It's been installed, I used the savings to by heavy-duty metal hooks to ensure there isn't a swag lamp #4. You can check it out here: http://yfrog.com/ntgff1j


What can you apply from my story?

Well, when you have an urge to do something, trust it. I had no idea what I wanted at the thrift store, but I knew it would be good. And I trusted my intuition to go to the store on Wednesday. I attracted something I needed that was also laughably inexpensive. The lamp must have been there a while as this store runs “promotions” on coloured sticker items they cannot seem to unload. The fact I went to the store on the one day $0.50 is another demonstration of attraction in action. Especially as they have only ever done 50%off sales before. The $0.50 sale is new. (I asked the other thrift store addicts and they haven’t ever seen that either.) 


Happy Manifesting!

The Intentions...

Hi Internet friends!

As many of you might remember I’ve been teaching the law of attraction for a number of years. Recently I’ve found myself in a bit of a funk and it was just recently where an event happened which sparked an interest in one of my favourite things. Manifesting Randomness.

What happened is this; for a while I’ve been admiring a cappuccino machine at Costco. I just thought it would be cool to have one. However, since I live directly above one of Ontario’s Trendiest cafe's. I could hardly justify spending the money on such a device as whatever gourmet coffee I could think up could be whipped together by a lovely barista minion in seconds. 

This past week I was talking with a friend and were comparing the Tassimo coffee machine and the Keurig coffee machine. It was during this conversation that I told her I would rather have a traditional cappuccino maker as that is more my style. She didn’t hesitate to tell me that she had two brand news ones that she never used and she was willing to sell me one of them for $25. She was going to list them on Kijiji but would wait for me to pick which one I wanted first. (Check out my new baby here: http://yfrog.com/e9dmvaj) 

“Winning!”

I laughed, and said yes. And it was with this example of wanting something, and letting the universe take care of the rest, that I decided to take it one step further. 

When I hosted a spiritual group called the “Happy Mediums” I always ended the session by creating a group intention. It was a similar situation, or story, that all of us would experience independently and share our experience at the next meeting. As the intentions were made public there seemed to be more power behind them as the usually happened to those who let them happen.

I was also inspired by someone who I happened to stumble across on Twitter. (As we all know there are no coincidences) His name is Jesse Brisendine and he is a shining example of being the change you want to see in the world. He just completed his 1 year, 1,000 Things challenge. He did two or three things he's never done before each day and has been encouraging his followers to do the same and challenge themselves to go out of their comfort zone. (You can find him on Twitter @JesseBris) 

Since I think that the Law of Attraction has been forgotten about I've taken a cue from him to try and lead by example. I also think that with the state of the global economy and the recession that people are living with more fear and uncertainty than ever before. And as we know this will only attract more of that.

With many new things planned for the New Year, some of which I will talk about in here at a later date, I thought it would be fun to create 10 public intentions for people to follow me with. I have personal ones, of course, but I don’t mind sharing these ten. So, here they are:

Between today (Winter Solstice) and May 26 (my burffday) I, Daniel Roth, intend to manifest the following, in any order:

1. Two examples of me “Paying it Forward.”
2. Numerous stories of Princess Elluna doing a variety of things only a Magical kitty is capable of doing.
3. Meeting and befriending three famous people.
4. A gift of extravagant abundance.
5. At least three absolutely hilarious stories which can only be credited to the Law of Attraction working in my favour.
6. To Gain 15 pounds in lean muscle mass
7. Weekly examples of the law of attraction working in my life.
8. To be swept off of my feet by the person who I want to be in a relationship with.
9. A black BMW and a RED AUDI (Most of you know I am a distributor for ViSalus and that they will give you a car bonus for a BMW, however, I’ve driven Audi’s for 10 years and don’t really want to give them up cold turkey, so I’m intending both.)
10. An absurd, and hilarious, story about a cow.

And there we have it... I’ll be updating my progress here, Keep checking in and be sure to intend that I have awesome results.