Of course most of us would say Hawaii is so beautiful that it is a given. However, even though they have many natural preserves and ideal scenery, it isn’t only the natural environment that is the only factor, it is also the emotional state of the people who reside in a particular location that needs to be considered.

We, the people who live in the different parts of the country are the ones who actually determine the response that is felt and that contributes to the healthy or ‘less than’ outcome.

No matter where you live, it is the emotional and mental outlook, your state of mind that influences how you feel and how you actually respond to life’s challenges. Your physical health, which includes the level of exercise and mobility that a person achieves daily also contributes to your overall well-being.

As a species, we need to enjoy the moments of our lives as they unfold. That absolutely requires us to reduce our stress level, release our anxiety and exhibit less anger and resentment. A tall order for a society that is highly motivated and decidedly driven to push the limits of our lives daily.

Being grateful and expressing appreciation for who you are and what you have is also an attribute that will foster greater positive feelings and thoughts. Sharing and being compassionate towards others is an asset. Why you might ask-because when you give out of concern or express caring to another you actually feed your soul and help heal your own inner misgivings at the same time.

We all have strengths and weaknesses but the key is to be conscious of what really serves you and know what depletes you on a regular basis. When you exercise more, have fewer addictions such as smoking or drugs and also have a job that you absolutely enjoy, your life and your lifestyle improves markedly. It is, therefore, imperative that each one of us takes responsibility for where we are on our Earthly journey and then decide how we want it to continually play out. In other words, be accountable for your behavior and your attitudes because they matter.

Maybe it is time for you to pay attention to where you are placing your focus and how you wish your life to play out? Change is possible for each one of us. When you are open to experience change and allow it to alter your behavior and environment you will be inspired to live your best life yet. You have the opportunity to create the lifestyle that will encourage an improved state of mind as well as an enhanced overall healthy pattern to a more meaningful life.

Make a commitment to yourself to examine the experiences that you are facing today and decide if they are actually serving you or hindering your health and well-being. As always, each one of us gets to decide how we want to feel d

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How often do you have a dream or desire but then you back down because you are afraid to move forward? Or maybe you think you just do not have enough start-up money to get your feet off the ground and running? Well, if you keep beating yourself up and quit before you get started you are probably right. It is all about putting your money … or your clout, where your mouth is. Yes, “you will miss 100 percent of the shots if you do not take any,” so says professional hockey player, Wayne Gretsky. How many shots have you missed because you gave up before you even began?

Can you imagine if JFK would have decided that it was not a good idea to be the first country to send men to the moon? Or what about Alexander Graham Bell? What if he had decided that the phone just was not a good enough invention after all? Or better still, what if Mark Zuckerberg just decided that Facebook was just a silly novelty and pulled the plug before it ever made it to the Net? Where on earth would many of us be today without some of the innovations of the past and recent past? It is not a matter of whether or not you can or cannot do something; it is a matter of whether or not you are willing to go the distance.

So what is it that your heart truly desires? Do you want to make it to American Idol? Are you trying to expand your catering side job into a full time business? Do you really want to earn that degree in civil engineering? How far are you willing to go? How much courage do you have to do what it takes to get you to where you need to be? If you are willing to take the leap of faith and follow your heart, you may just surprise yourself with the end results. I imagine Travie McCoy did, as did Mark Zuckerberg, Bell and Gretzky, among others.

Until we speak again,

I am your Intuition Girl, Joan Marie

© I wanna be a Billionaire
December 2011
By Joan Marie the Gift, Intuition Girl

About the Author: Joan Marie is the extraordinary lifestyle expert for everyday living. She travels throughout the United States sharing her gifts and her Lifestyle Makeover Programs with solo-preneurs, professionals, small business owners, and large companies. Her Manifestation Method Program and Lifestyle Makeover Programs are designed to help people change their lives. For more information about Joan Marie and her upcoming, exclusive events, please go to:www.joanmariethegift.com

Learn more about Certified Master Intuitive Joan Marie Whelan –Intuitive Counseling and Intuition Coaching Specialist

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The “whole” in this instance is the “whole” Universe, and the Universal flow of energy. When we work against the flow of Universal energy, we are disrupting harmony and balance in our own lives, the lives of others, and even the kinetic energy from around the globe. We truly are in a transformational movement and now is the perfect time to learn from the inner truth that is ready to reveal itself to us.

While the entire Nation is in the process of recovery from grueling economic circumstances, we are also in a time of transformation and reawakening to what values are most important in our lives.  What are your personal and professional priorities? In what behaviors are you engaged? How are you spiritually, emotionally, physically and financially? How you work with the Universal flow of energy determines your strength in matters of stamina, mental awareness, emotional well-being, fiscal stability and intuitive power.

Sometimes, we have to take a few steps backward to make the climb upward. That is how many of our unseen blessings come to us.  We are given opportunities again and again to realize our true potentiality in becoming part of the solution to both peace and harmony in even the most difficult times.

Here are five simple tips to coexisting in peace and harmony:

1. Reexamine your ultimate goal and purpose of life, including your economic well-being.

2. Instead of thinking financial recovery, think moral recovery first!

3. Practice compassion, sharing and caring.

4. Learn and apply genuine acceptance of other people’s opinions.

5. Never respond with anger, hatred or ridicule.

Like Michael Jackson’s song, “Man in the Mirror,” the change we would like to see and the change we want to become, must begin on an individual level first.

Until we speak again, I am

Joan Marie, your Intuition Girl

Learn more about Psychic Medium Joan Marie Whelan – Intuition Counselor and Intuition Coaching Specialist

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Half the struggles in life are about learning how to choose your battles wisely and to remain vigilant and persistent in doing so. The winning strategy here is not to “win the proverbial war,” but to win at what you do best and not give up in the act. Margaret Thatcher once said that you may have to fight the battle more than once to win it, and that is not only a challenge to you, but a fact in life. I cannot begin to imagine how many wonderful feats would not have been accomplished had it not been for the tenacity and determination of those talented individuals who created some of the lackluster tools that we now take for granted. Alexander Graham Bell could never have fathomed the routine use of his telephone, nor could he have ever foreseen the branches it would take in its expansion toward wireless communications. But it was his struggle to create something new and innovative that led to what we have today. It did not happen overnight, and it was not an easy feat – but his vigilance and persistence paid off in the end.

Another fine example of overcoming failures to live a purpose-filled life was a teacher by the name of Anne Sullivan. Had Sullivan ever conceded to her misgivings of trying to teach a deaf and blind girl, there never would have been such an inspirational story of going against all odds to do the seemingly impossible…but she did. Sullivan was convinced to use persistence and willpower to help develop one of the fondest motivational and heart-touching stories of all time: Helen Keller; who subsequently went on to writing and publishing 12 books, among pursuing several other lifeworks.

Of course there are many other success stories throughout the course of history. I would not have enough days in a lifetime to tell you about those who went on to overcome failures to succeed at what they did best.

What does failing in life mean to you? Have you given up on trying to succeed or have you lost one battle to fight yet another one? We live to fight another day and that is the importance of vitality. If we no longer have reason to rise above the human condition and circumstance, then we have not begun to live at all. My challenge to you is to look within yourself to discover your hidden talents so that you too, can manifest prosperity, happiness and a purpose-filled life. Failure is not a curse word, but a blessing in disguise. It is through failure that we learn to humble ourselves. It is through failure that we learn what not to do and what precisely it is we need to do in order to succeed. Failure is in virtue, the defining thread of life that enables us to see our shortcomings and discover our potentiality.

If you believe that you will fail, surely that will be the case. But the same holds true for those who believe that they will succeed. When you plant the seed of fortune in your mind and spirit, you begin to manifest blessings that have long awaited you. As we grow, we learn from our mistakes. In Walt Disney’s “The Lion King,” Rafiki swats Simba on the head with a stick. He then says to the young lion cub that the past can hurt, but that he can either run from it or learn from it. In order to conquer your future, you must first forgive yourself and release your past. Learn from your failures and move forward with your head held high and with persistence and determination in your heart. You too, can manifest a prosperous and joy-filled life once you understand that past failures are not for you to carry, but from which to learn and to discover the true essence of you and who you intend to be.

There are no real “failures” in life, after all – only valuable lessons to be learned. How we perceive our disappointments is half the work. How we react to them is the harder part of the lesson. Do you continue to struggle in your day to day routines because of past failures? It is time for you to let go of those old wounds and hurts. It is time for you to re-evaluate the choices that you have made so that you can make the right choices from this moment forward. You can no longer fail in life because as long as you never quit, you are destined for success…and that, my friends, you can take to the bank.

Until we speak again, I am

Joan Marie, Your Intuition Girl

Learn more about Certified Master Intuitive Joan Marie Whelan — Intuitive Counseling and Intuition Coaching Specialist.  Joan Marie’s next 5-Week program  on The Power of Forgiveness, the gift of Healing will start June 1, 2010—to learn more about it go to www.joanmariewhelan.com.

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Ricky Martin is famous for singing about it; but how many of you are living it? The “crazy life,” that is.

• Do you wake up every morning with a sense of direction and focus?
• Do you know what you want today so that you can have it tomorrow and in the future?
• Are you prepared to give up the crazy life so you can create a prosperous, happy life?

You’re not alone – and 2010 is all about just that: turning stepping stones into milestones; and transforming average lifestyles into healthy, abundant, and wealthy lifestyles! 2010 will be a year of assertive action and ambition. It will also be a year that will transform the way you think, feel, act, and move in your life…if you’re willing to move away from the illusions of your past to build a new tomorrow. 2010 is also the year for you to make the right choices in your life to create a sustainable, joy-filled way of life.

If you’re living la Vida Loca, then you’re not building your potentiality. In order to manifest your higher potentiality, you must assemble the right amount of strength and force behind your energy to drive your consciousness toward positive outcomes.

More notably, 2010 will be a POWER YEAR! This New Year is one of the critical turning points of the 21st Century. When you are ready to change your thinking power, and when you begin to nurture your Authentic Self to regain your command in life, you will be able to fine-tune your self-image to reflect your genuine identity and strengthen your own intuition. In doing so, you are creating the process whereby you can explore your life purpose and begin reaping the rewards of your own self-driven success!

That’s where I come in…

In my upcoming 10-month Mastermind Platinum Program, I’m going to share my intuitive expertise in helping you create real momentum in your life. You don’t have to wait another day to get your footing in the right spot. In fact, my program is set to begin on January 20 – that’s just around the corner. Isn’t it time you gave up living la Vida Loca to start living in abundance and happiness today?

Until we speak again,

I am,

Joan Marie, the Gift – Intuition Girl

Discover how you can start creating a solid foundation in generating and realizing real wealth and prosperity in your personal and professional life today by learning more about my Platinum Mastermind program by going to www.thegiftwithjoanmarie.com/preview or

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What actions have you determined are necessities in your life to keep you on track? If you’re pining for the straight and narrow path to success, then you must know that in order to achieve the affluence you so desire, you must love yourself first and be consistent in every one of your efforts. A few questions you must ask yourself are:

1. What is it that I really want in life?
2. How am I going to acquire these wants?
3. How much passion am I going to put behind my goals?
4. What steps do I need to take in order to achieve these goals?
5. How much time am I willing to take to get the things I want?

After you’ve considered these questions, I want you to take out a pen and paper, your laptop keyboard, or whatever else you have at your disposal and begin to jot down ideas and thoughts resolving these questions.

Sometimes, we have to make small sacrifices to create a clear passage to the lives we want to lead. While we might like owning that high-maintenance SUV; the payments might be killing us financially. Or, we’ve put several years’ time into a work position only to stay in the same spot. Are you staying in a negative personal relationship because you’ve become accustomed to arguing? Have you seen the writing on the wall?  That doesn’t mean you should allow your vehicle to get repossessed, that you should walk out of your relationship, or just outright quit your job because you’re not going anywhere. What it does mean is that you need to re-evaluate your state of affairs, and start using the tools that are available to you to make the best out of a lagging or negative situation. You are, after all, in control of your emotions and your actions. And if you are not—Why not? You cannot control the people around you. But you can control yourself…or better said, you can become the leader of your life—if that is your choice!

That being said, you must determine the necessary actions and efforts to keep your life on track. For example, if you are in a “terrible job”, you need to ask yourself if it is in fact the job that is terrible, or is it the feelings that you associate with the job that give it the appearance of being terrible. When you figure that out, that’s when you can decide what path you need to take in order to acquire a better position…or perhaps, become an entrepreneur in your own field to create real value in your life. The same holds true in relationships – both personal and professional. Relationships, just like working positions, take time, sacrifice, effort, labor, love, and communication skills. What are you doing in your life to heighten your potential and efficacy in creating and sustaining healthy bonds? And this is also spot on with professional relationships – how do you view the work you do? Would you “hire you” again? Would you want “you” working for yourself?  Think about it. Are you creating your own problems at work?

Beyond work and personal relationships, finances (or lack thereof) often take center stage on the emotional baggage train. Do any of these hypothetical statements apply to you?

• “I can’t go to the gym because I can’t afford it.”
• “I can’t take a vacation because I don’t have the money.”
• “I’d love to take you to that restaurant, but it’s too expensive.”
• “How I wish I could buy a house, but times are tough.”
• “How can Jim (or fill in the blank) afford such a nice car?”
• “I’d like to have children, but I can barely afford to pay my own bills.”
• “I’m just not lucky like that other guy.”

More than likely, we’ve all encountered one or more of the above situations.  And when we are honest with ourselves–it’s uncomfortable, too. Especially when someone asks you to accompany him (or her) and you begin concocting lame excuses as to why you can’t go. And envy is even worse. No matter how successful we become in life, someone, somewhere is going to have something bigger, better, and more expensive than you. That’s a fact. But, the good news is that you don’t have to “keep up with the Jones.” You just have to keep up with yourself – that’s it. Every action has an equal reaction. For instance, if you have made the active decision to pursue a higher position at work, what must you do to attain it? If you simply “want” the position, and do nothing to acquire it, then you will remain exactly where you are. Wanting something and doing something for that want are two entirely different means to an end: one is inaction (indecision) and the other is action (decision). How is your supervisor going to know that you want a particular position? She can’t always read your mind. Likewise, if you’ve been performing “just enough” or “not enough” at work, do you really deserve the position?

Do you have what it takes? Yes! Almost every individual has the mental, physical, emotional, and psychological capacity to achieve their hearts’ desires; unfortunately, they don’t always do it because of indecision, inaction, and complacency. We get comfortable in all of our relationships, much like we do in our own tennis shoes. We tend to overlook the holes, the wear and tear, the rips, the shredded laces…because they feel good on our feet. Eventually, our feet get soaked from the mud puddles that we sometimes have to walk through.  Even track stars have to change shoes every now and then to maintain a proper balance and performance. Like it or not, we have to toss the old shoes and buy new ones that fit us and serve us better so that the paths on which we walk will benefit us. Which path do you choose to walk upon? What sacrifices are you willing to make to create forward motion? What choices are you making for you today to promise a wealthy and happy tomorrow?

If you’re still not sure how to stay focused and keep your life on track, but are willing to commit yourself to recharging your life and re-energizing your authentic self to become the person you want to be, then I invite you to participate in my upcoming Platinum Mastermind Group. In the group, I’ll teach you how to be self-sustaining and self-empowering. And I’ll show you how to use your intuition and sheer determination to transform your lifestyle into the extraordinary one that I know you can achieve.

Many Blessings,

Joan Marie the Gift, Intuition Girl

Are your Goals accompanied with a Consistent Labor of Love?

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Are you ready to propel your life into the outer limits of your present reality?

This is one of many reasons why I especially designed my professional Platinum Mastermind program. It’s not for the faint of heart, and it’s not for the weak-minded. I only chose to create this personal and professional development program to nurture those who are well on their ways toward success. Perhaps they’re just seeking a little pizzazz, a little oomph, a little guidance, a little wisdom…but just enough to get them headed in the right direction. Part of this professional coaching program is to help individuals relate to the relationships in which they are…why they have chosen these paths, and how to move forward with the right recipe for wealth and prosperity. When I’m talking about wealth, I include all forms of it: healthfulness, happiness, abundance, success, love, and peace. Wealth isn’t just about material gain; albeit it is nice to be riding high in the financial department – but wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were all fortunate enough to have these types of odds stacked in our favor? Here’s the good news: You CAN! You have all the mental and emotional tools at your disposal…but you just haven’t been using them to your benefit – that’s where I come in: my Platinum Mastermind program takes your profession to a higher level…but not just your profession, your hopes, your dreams, your goals, your personal lives, your relationships. But are you willing to make that type of commitment? Are you truly ready to join the “haves” and to leave the “have-nots” behind?

With the New Year upon us, I imagine that many of you are thinking,”Ah, it’s just another year…” Perhaps it will be to some. But for many, 2010 will be the year of enlightenment, empowerment, assertive action, emotional bliss, and wealth…pure, unadulterated wealth in all aspects of life. What’s stopping you from moving forward? Is it a bad memory? A sneaky conscience that keeps driving you into the ground? That’s what valuable coaching courses like the Platinum Mastermind program can help you to do: overcome the odds to start having the odds on your side. Now is not the time to throw in the towel…now is not the time to quit while you’re ahead…now is not the time to keep harboring old negative thoughts…now is not the time to rehash your old relationship baggage. Now is the time to jump on the momentum bandwagon and get your train of productivity going in positive and powerful directions to get you to the top. Still sitting on your proverbial launch pad? Now is your moment, now is your time, now is already here…so let’s blast off 2010 to infinite heights that can only be determined by your mind’s eye and how far you want to take your life!

By Joan Marie the Gift, Intuition Girl

About the Author: Joan Marie Whelan, an internationally known intuitive specialist, business consultant, medium, and coach travels throughout the United States sharing her gifts and the Manifestation Method with solo-preneurs, professionals, small business owners, and large companies.

Learn about this new prominent program at www.thegiftwithjoanmarie.com/preview or if you’re ready to sign up, go to: www.thegiftwithjoanmarie.com

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In addition to fine-tuning your intuition for effective communication and problem-solving skills, it’s equally important to allow your higher consciousness to help you define your present and future. For example, if you are single and searching for a significant other, your health is on the fritz and you want to become more physically balanced, or you simply want to find the right path to take toward attaining the career of your dreams, you have to become a master of your life to enable the Universal flow of energy to work with you and your efforts and not against you.

Sound like a bunch of mumbo jumbo to you? If you were to ask many of history’s prosperous entrepreneurs like Cesar Milan, Barry Gordy, Jr, Sam Walton, Bill Gates and others like them what led them to their life achievements, they would probably tell you that they could attribute much of their success to intuition. And you, like these prominent figures, also have the innate ability to reap the wealth and success that rightfully belongs to you as well. The truth of the matter is that we all can tap into our soul intuition to discover and realize the many ways to make the seemingly impossible feats — possible.

One of the important distinctions of becoming a leader in life is that those who have taken on leadership roles have made a conscious choice to do so. When you actively choose to become the leader of your life, you have consequently chosen to take on the mission of awakening your inner voice to achieving all the things your heart desires. This will take some work on your part. It means that you must not only actively and intuitively desire positions of leadership, but it also means that you will need to re-wire your mental and emotional hard-drive to be more in sync with the Universal flow of energy. When you’re synchronized with this powerful source of energy, you are keener to possibilities that exist around you. Furthermore, it helps to restore balance to your whole being (mind, body, and soul) — which is the most critical aspect of the entire leadership process.

Were you aware that once you tap into your intuitive powers, you will virtually open the floodgates to the positive flow of Universal energy. With that, comes powerful inner wisdom, creativity, and prospects for success? Inside of each living person is the innate ability to achieve everything they want to achieve. But the reality is that many of us choose not to do so because we’ve become so accustomed to accepting rejection and failure as the final outcome. Well, I’m here to tell you that you CAN wake up every morning with a new frame of mind and spirit. All you must do is truly want to become a leader in your life by making that commitment to yourself. Instead of waking up each day with a can’t-do attitude, wake up refreshed, renewed, and with a sense of anticipation that something exciting is going to happen — and it’s going to happen to you because you’ve decided to create and accomplish your task at hand.

Until we speak again, I am

Joan Marie, your Intuition Expert

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“You are very fortunate to be blessed with such a wonderful gift from God.” — Anonymous

“Hi, Joan, It is a great pleasure to listener to your show every Monday morning when I drive to work! I enjoy very much.” — Kathy Lee

“Hi Joan Marie. Just let me start by saying I enjoy listening to you speak whenever I can catch you on the radio. I had the pleasure once to speak w/you at the radio station when Egypt & ‘Ashy Larry’ were at the realm. Take care of yourself & God bless you.” — Woundlyn Vasquez

“Good evening Joanmarie. I wanted to follow up with you and thank you so much for sharing your insights and encouragement in our session last week. I am very busy working on ME and it is just fantastic! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your blessings and gifts abound and I am just thrilled that I had the opportunity to gain a new perspective and way of looking at things.” — Mary Ann D’Amico

“I listen to you every Monday on Wake up with Whoopi, and I have been
for a while now, I love to hear the insight you give to others and how you can be open and honest with those who phone in or email in…” — Wronda, North Carolina

“Hello Joan Marie, I listen to KTU on my drive in every morning, and look forward to when you are on.” — Darlene

“Hey, Joan Marie. My name is Jennie I. I listen to you on monday morinings on waking up with whoopi. I think you are great.” — Jennie I.

“Joan Marie, Greetings from Ms Mayberry in Raleigh NC! I wanted to tell you that for the first time in the two months since my husband left, that I felt much hope after my reading yesterday with you. I think that I’ll walk through this fog for awhile and walk back into bright sunlight at some point in the near future. I love knowing that my second job in art is going to explode.
And my favorite line you said was that a “beautiful man of his word” will come into my life to compliment a good life that I have ahead. So thank you. I feel like my roadmap after fifty years old is going to be exciting.” — Karen L. Scott, Raleigh, N.C.

“HI Joan Marie, I first heard you on Wakin’ Up with Whoopi and soon after signed up for your e-newsletter. I’ve always been a skeptic of intuitives, etc., but you sounded so genuine.” — Cyndi

“Hello Joan Marie- I just heard you this morning on Whoopi and I was so inspired just listening to you.” — Marilyn Torres

“I heard your readings on Wake up with Woopi. I’m very impressed with your insight and comfort that you provide to the listeners.” — Anne and Joe

“Hi Joan Marie, I’ve heard you on Whoopi’s morning show, and enjoy you very much.” — Kathy Antrilli

“My name is Maria G. Mercado. I have heard you on Whoopi’s talk show. You sound to be very honest and straight foward.” — Maria G. Mercado

“Hi Joan Marie. Just let me start by saying I enjoy listening to you speak whenever I can catch you on the radio. I had the pleasure once to speak w/you at the radio station when Egypt & ‘Ashy Larry’ were at the realm. Take care of yourself & God bless you.” — Woundlyn Vasquez

“Hi Joan Marie, I keep hearing you on Laura Smith’s radio show, and I have to tell you how much I enjoy listening! You have a very special gift.. how lucky that you found it!! I would love to do a reading with you. Do you do readings over the phone? I live in Chicago, but do travel frequently to LA so an in-person consultation is certainly possible. I am going through a huge transition in my life and I’d love to know where this is headed! I look forward to speaking to you.” — Louanne Fries

“I just wanted to share with you my experience this morning. I have just started to listen to your show in the last few weeks. I live in a small town in Montana and I have a good friend named Keri. We have recently talked about calling you. We both tried today and both got on. I was Dee (Dana) from Montana and she was Keri from Montana. We instantly called each other afterwards and felt it was magical. I am a nurse and a massage therapist, she is a massage therapist and have often discussed trying out a type of spa together but give in to the insecurities and doubt of being able to do it in a small town like ours. I wondered if there was any meaning to the fact that we both got on together today. You were right on today, I am feeling the unrest in my soul of “settling” and want more. I believe in the whole process but seem to be stuck on something in my thinking that keeps me here.” — Dana Seidel

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