Making your dreams come true
These days you often hear people talking about manifesting their heart’s desires. Regarding this topic, I would like to share with you an excerpt from my book, “Empath is Not a Four-Letter Word”.
Concentrate on What You Want!
Concentrate on what you want, not on what you don’t want. Worry is a complete waste of time and effort. Going over and over all the possible things that could go wrong, and then imagining a dreadful future, is counterproductive.
There is power in your thoughts. Whatever you focus on increases in your life, so learn to turn the page or change the channel so that you can dream good thoughts, not nightmares.
Use centering strategies. Also, getting out in nature can really help you change your focus for the better.
We were all born with a very complicated bio computer called our brains, however few of us received the operations manual.
If you would like more life hacks, check out my handbook in Part Two of my book. It offers basic guidelines in regard to proper use and maintenance of your brain and it is my best advice on how to have a happy life.
Connecting with the trees
If you are someone who loves trees and you have the desire to connect more deeply with them, I invite you to try a fun experiment. I learned this little game from Donna Eden.
Whenever you are walking outside, simply notice the trees around you. Look at each one as if you are scanning. As your gaze shifts from one tree to another, see if you can feel the one that makes you smile. Is there one that attracts you more than another?
Stop for a minute and give it your full attention . Take in the image of the entire tree. As you breathe in see if you can feel the energy of the tree coming into you. As you breathe out send loving appreciation to the tree. To me it feels as if certain trees reach out and I can feel such beautiful energy, almost like an energetic hug.
Even on a familiar walk, the tree or trees that energetically jump out changes from day to day. Donna said she loves seeing which trees will “get her”each day.
I especially love doing this in winter, when it feels to me as if the trees have pulled in their core energy and their bare branches are so beautiful against the sky. The more I play this game, the easier it is for me to feel the energy.
Sometimes when I forget to notice the trees, they start playing with me to remind me.
I am wondering, are Donna and I the only ones who can play this game, or can others? Do you have to be especially empathetic toward trees? Can only kinesthetic people experience this or do other sensory types get their connection in a different way? If you would like to take part in this completely unscientific experiment, please send your results and thoughts by responding.
Thanks for your interest in this article. I would love to hear about your experiences. I especially love answering any questions that come up. And if you are curious about how I became aware that I was an empath,
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Sending many blessings. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Sandy
Have you ever wondered what advice one of your teachers would give you from the other side?
After a beloved Eden Energy Medicine teacher passed from COVID complications, I was completely surprised and puzzled by the message I got from him. His name was Rand, and he asked me to share his message with the community.
Rand had the most loving energy, so it was very easy for me to tune into his vibration. His first response was to say how very sorry he was that he couldn’t have given more. This totally shocked me, because he was such a loving, giving person. Just being in his presence was a gift. As a teacher, he had a way of really explaining concepts in such an understandable way. He just wanted to get the message out to the entire tribe, to just keep giving as much as you can in any way that you can. This really puzzled me. Hadn’t he given enough? Why was this his message? Wasn’t he the epitome of an earth element who lovingly gives and gives. I thought back to a time when he didn’t have time to do a private session. I certainly understood his time constraints. Or was this somehow a message for me. I feel as if my book is my way of giving. When I feel shy about promoting, perhaps I need to remember his advice and push on. Or did this have something to do with life review, where you could feel your whole life accomplishments through the feelings of all those you have affected. Perhaps in those moments, one really feels all the wonderful ways in which they have touched others. Every loving thing that you have done comes flooding back to you. That could certainly be Heaven!
I know that some of my readers will not believe that there even is an afterlife, much less buy into the fact that anyone could communicate with those on the other side, and this is fine with me. I always want you to question. A wise teacher once told me that with even the most gifted psychic or medium, there was always a two percent possibility that what they were getting was pure garbage. No one could ever be one hundred percent certain.
With that being said, to all those who can hear, I just want to honor Rand’s request to get his message out to the community: “Give as much as you can, and after that keep on giving.”
Thanks for your interest in this article. I would like to hear what you think. I especially love answering any questions that come up. And if you are curious about how I became able to communicate with the other side, check out my book, “Empath is NOT a four-letter word”. Also, please subscribe to my newsletter if you would like to read new blog posts as they are created.
Why is the book called “Empath is Not a Four-Letter Word “?
Thanks Kris for submitting this question :
Dear Sandy,
Your book looks fascinating. As a fellow empath, who also works with beautiful sensitive souls, I would love to read your book. I will buy a copy.
But I have a question. What is the four-letter word you are referring to? ? Kris
Dear Kris,
Thanks so much for your interest. Many people are curious about this. Your awesome question gives me the opportunity to explain the title:
A lot of curse words are four-letter words, so the title is another way to say that being an empath doesn’t have to be a curse or something horrible to deal with. People who are not empaths have told me that they think it is a stupid name for a book, however, the sensitive empaths love the title because they understand that picking up on every little thing can feel like a curse. My Intention for the book is to help the sensitive ones begin to turn their sensitivities into the superpowers that they are.
Another little trick is that it has two meanings. It makes some people stop and question and start counting the numbers of letters in the actual word. That questioning and confusion can open up some people’s minds to becoming more open to new ideas. It also accomplishes the goal of making people stop and think about what the book might be about.
And the real reason I chose this title over a few others was that it came to me very clearly from the same guidance that I listened to as I wrote the entire book.
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Thanks for your interest in this article. If you have questions or comments about the book or this article, I look forward to hearing from you.?✨?
The Wrong Way to do Distance Healing
One of my closest friends used to say, “There is a right way, a wrong way, and then there is Sandy’s way”. She said that because I always seem to find my own creative way of approaching things. However, when it comes to sending distant healing to someone, if you are sensitive, I have come to realize that there really is a wrong way. I have come to this conclusion after literally taking on other’s physical symptoms. That is the reason I offer these suggestions to you.
It is actually quite simple. It is important to direct the loving energy or prayers away from yourself as you attempt to aid another person.
There are many ways to do this:
- In the Silva technique, we are taught to imagine that the person is in front of you as if on a screen or a stage. You imagine a tube that is the outline of a person’s body. As your person steps backwards into the tube, you direct healing light into them. We also are taught afterwards to visualize them in their healthiest, happiest form. Always in this system we know that everything we do is for the best of all concerned.
- Donna Eden suggests another safe way is sitting on the ground, and imagine sending healing love and light to the person through the earth. You can imagine plugging into the earth with your hands.
- Esther Hicks who channels nonphysical teachings suggests giving the problem to a higher power. You may call it G-d, the universe, your special angels or guides. You call upon your helpers or the universe and you say,” I would like YOU to take care of this.”Then you stop worrying and know that it is done.
- Some of my Eden Medicine teachers imagine that the person is on their treatment table, and proceed as if they had a regular client.
- Matty King in her energy medicine for healing animals class, suggested we imagine shrinking our pet or loved one so that they are so small that you can imagine holding them in the palm of your hand, and then sending them healing light.
- If you are an experience Eden Energy Practitioner, you may wish to use the method Donna Eden taught us. This involves imagining the diamond inlay beyond your assemblage point. From there she showed us how to safely send the diamond energy to another person.
The important thing is to NOT imagine taking the person into your own body. Sometimes when we care so deeply about someone, we may want to beat OUR hearts for them or breathe FOR them.
I strongly recommend that you NOT do this. Those of us who are sensitive may too easily take on other’s issues, and this does nothing to alleviate their problems. It just creates more confusion and suffering .
DIRECT YOUR LOVING ENERGY AND PRAYERS OUTWARD, WITH THE INTENTIONS ALWAYS FOR EVERYONE’S HIGHEST GOOD.
Note:
Please do not become frightened or alarmed if you do inadvertently take on other people’s energetic or physical symptoms. It can be very temporary. In my book in chapter four, I offer my favorite strategies on this topic. In this article, I am merely suggesting that you not consciously try to take on another’s problems.
When you don’t have time, don’t make time- take time
We all have so many things that we know would improve our lives, however there seems as if we just don’t have the time to do that yoga, or those exercises or that meditation. The wonderful thing about energy medicine is that you can start balancing at ANY time, and even a few seconds helps. So the trick is, instead of trying to squeeze one more thing into your day, start taking the time that you already have. Use all those tedious, monotonous moments when you are waiting for something to happen. Take charge, and use those times to MAKE something happen.
Here are just a few examples of times that you might already have:
- In bed when you first lie down or when you wake up. It is very helpful to do even in the middle of the night. It helps you make good use of your time and helps you fall back to sleep. Good exercises to try would be deep breathing and the zip up and hook up exercises.
- Waiting in the kitchen for water to boil or something to heat up. This is the time I like doing some tapping rubbing or thumping on points. In Eden Energy Medicine, this is the beginning of the daily routine that quickly balances your energy. Those favorite points called the four thumps to stimulate are:
- On the cheek bones under your eyes
- Under your collar bone in the first indent closest to your breast bone
- The center of you breast bone. Here you use a Tarzan-like fist thump. (not too hard, but hard enough to stimulate your thymus gland to help your immunity)
- Tap gently all around your ribs, starting under your breasts and moving in a line until you are under your arms while staying on the ribs.
- While you are going on a walk: This is the perfect time for doing your cross crawls that helps your energy cross over from right to left and left to right. I also often do the 3-2-1 technique to relax, center and tune in while I am walking.
- Whenever you are waiting for someone else. This is when I like to do grounding or connecting heaven and earth exercises
- While watching TV. This is the perfect time to give yourself a foot or palm rub or do head holds.
- Riding(NOT DRIVING) in a car. Tapping is easy and I also do Wayne cook, meditation and the four thumps.
Note: for more information on doing some of these exercises, check out chapters three and four in my book.
Now it is your turn. How have you used those boring monotonous waiting moments to help yourself?
Welcome to My Blog
Welcome. My name is Sandy Westerman, author of Empath is Not a Four-Letter Word. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here.
I’ll be using this blog to interact with you about Empath is Not a Four-Letter Word, expanding on some of the topics in it and blogging on some of the ideas related to my book. This is a great place for you to get to know me, and I’m looking forward to getting to know you, too. What did you think of Empath is Not a Four-Letter Word? What questions do you have for me? How do you relate to my book?
I’ll be returning here frequently with new posts and responses to feedback from you. Until next time, tell me a little bit about yourself.
