The Sedona Method: #1 Wealth-Building Holiday Gift Idea for 2007

NOTE: This is one of 10 holiday gift ideas for enriching your own life, and/or that of others, in myriad ways. Goal: To redefine what it truly means to prosper -- now, in 2008, and well into the future.

How often have you wondered how amazing your life would be "if only..."? "If only I could lose weight..." "If only I had more money..." "If only I could be healthier..." "If only I had a better career or job..." "If only I didn't have to work as much..." "If only I had more focused time and energy to [fill in the blank], then I'd feel fulfilled..." "If only I could meet the right person, then I'd be happy..." "If only I could take control of my life..."

During the past 20 years or so, I've done my share of soul-searching, self-discovery, and individual and group therapy to help address various issues. Being an avid advocate for social, racial, ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as a lifelong student of ecology, I'm pleased to report that no one, single means of self-development has held the key to my personal growth and well-being. Instead, all of the diverse books, articles, courses, tapes, therapy sessions, meditations, visualizations, etc., have integratedly served me -- yes, some more than others -- and I believe that I've invested my time, money and energy well.

"The Secret" Reveals Lessons Regarding the Law of Attraction
In late 2006, "The Secret," a DVD and book by Rhonda Byrne, took the entire self-help world by storm. Replete with insights from dozens of prominent experts [AKA teachers] -- from the realms of psychology, metaphysics, religion/spirituality, medicine, business, personal finance, etc. -- "The Secret" was loaded with ideas and suggestions for living one's very best life, and became an instant bestseller.

Just a few months later, Oprah Winfrey hosted Byrne and a handful of "The Secret"'s teachers not once, but twice, on her show. And, now, in December 2007 -- a full year later -- "The Secret" is still on the prestigious New York Times bestseller list.

In a nutshell, lessons in "The Secret" all relate to the ancient Law of Attraction; i.e., you attract what you focus on. For instance, if you constantly worry about being broke, you'll stay broke -- and, very likely, magnetize more bills. If you keep thinking about how tired, lonely, sick and/or depressed you are, then you'll continue to feel fatigued, isolated, dis-eased and mopey. If you don’t genuinely feel and express gratitude, you’ll likely block more good things from coming your way.

Simple, huh? Yes -- that is, unless you're undoing decades of negative personal and social conditioning, the fallout from tragic life experiences, and, perhaps, a few unhealthy habits [AKA addictions]. Then, you've got a little more work to do.

As a writer, publisher and PR/branding/marketing professional, I'm familiar with the work-in-progress concept. Beyond that, I consider my Unitarian Universalist/Humanist self to be a work-in-progress -- i.e., till the day I die, when this lifelong party's over.

Thus, when I felt the widespread, positive vibe surrounding "The Secret," I just had to read it. And study it, I did ... from cover to cover ... twice! FYI: I'm very protective of my time, so it's a big deal for me to devote such time and energy to any endeavor, much less twice.

The Sedona Method: It's All About the Power of Letting Go
Along the way, I "met" some terrific teachers, each of whom offered a certain, nuanced life lesson. Among the most compelling teachers: a gent named Hale Dwoskin [pictured above], president of Sedona Training Associates.

Dwoskin, himself a student of the late Lester Levenson, has fine-tuned Levenson's teachings on the applied science of "releasing." He's authored the best-selling book, "The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-Being," and developed a multimedia course that's helped millions of people throughout the world untether themselves from yesterday's obstacles and move on to better things.

Sound mysterious? It's not. Just as practicing the Law of Attraction yields powerful results, applying the Sedona Method's releasing technique aids students in simply letting go ... of bad habits/addictions ... poverty-inducing thoughts of scarcity and lack ... emotional trauma ... stress ... lethargy ... fears ... unwanted weight ... feelings of unworthiness ... and unrewarding relationships, work and activities that no longer serve your best interests while creating the abundance, peace, love, joy and fulfillment you deserve.

On Fourth of July 2007 [Independence Day!], I started studying the Sedona Method. Since then, I've unloaded clients and projects that held no place in my new, long-term career and business goals. More over, I've gained an unprecedented, new sense of clarity, acceptance, calmness, confidence, self-control and sheer imperturbability regarding various issues and situations that I've inadvertently allowed -- yes, allowed -- to plague me for years, even decades.

Bonus: Without even trying to shed a few extra pounds, all of this emotional and psychological releasing has also yielded a lighter, fitter and more energetic me -- i.e., one who now frequently opts for fresher and more nutritious whole foods, rather than caffeine and processed sweets, carbs and fats.

"Knowing how to release is not a luxury," says Dwoskin. "It is a basic survival skill for the millennium." It's true. As stressors mount -- personally, locally, nationally and globally -- it's critical to be able to control one's emotions, and to focus on what's important and relevant.

The Sedona Method guides students to doing just that. Simply put, I cannot praise it highly enough -- neither as a stand-alone technique, nor as a complement to other means of achieving sound mental health; e.g., traditional and alternative therapies, 12-step recovery work.

Endorsements Abound for the Sedona Method Course
If you want a doable, cost-effective system for letting go of "stuff" from the past, and moving toward a healthier, brighter and more abundant future, order a copy of Dwoskin's best-selling book from Amazon today. I wholeheartedly believe that it'll be one of the best gifts ever -- for yourself and/or a loved one.

If you'd like to check out Dwoskin's comprehensive multimedia course, go to the Sedona Training Associates Web site. There, you'll find celebrity and author testimonials from the likes of Jack Canfield, Barbara De Angelis Ph.D., John Gray Ph.D., Mark Victor Hansen, Mariel Hemingway, Gay Hendricks Ph.D., Robert Kriegel Ph.D., Cheryl Richardson and Brian Tracy, plus compelling endorsements from several prestigious educational and medical institutions -- including Harvard Medical School.

You'll also be able to request the free DVD, CD and MP3 gifts that provide an overview/sneak preview of the course, and sign up for the free "Sedona Method Success and Well-Being Newsletter" and free "Insiders Guide to the Sedona Method."

Check it out today, and prosper this holiday season ... and well into your future!

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Lester Levenson Learns About the Power of Love and Letting Go

On Wednesday, ProsperNOW reported the story about Lester Levenson, who, at the age of 42, suffered a heart attack and was advised by his doctor to simply slow down and prepare for death. [See "Lester Levenson Finds the Answer for Having, Being and Doing Whatever You Will or Desire," March 28, 2007.] Here's what Lester decided to do next...

“Wait a minute!” he thought. “If happiness is when I’m experiencing love for the other one, then that means happiness is a feeling within me. “And if I felt unloving in the past? Well, I know I can’t change the past, but could I possibly correct the feeling now inside myself? Could I change the feeling to love now?”

He decided to try it. He looked at his most recent unhappiness: the day he left the hospital. “First,” he asked himself, “was I experiencing a lack of love that day?” “Yes,” he answered aloud. “Nobody gave a damn about me -- not the nurses, not the orderlies, not even Dr. Schultz. They did not care. As sick as I was, they threw me out, sent me home to die so they wouldn’t have to watch one of their failures... Well, the hell with them. They can all go to hell.”

He was shocked at the vehemence in his voice. His body trembled with rage and he felt weak. He really hated the doctor: He could feel it burning in his chest. “Oh, boy, this sure isn't love,” he thought, “Well, can I change it? Is it possible to turn it into love for the doctor? Hell, no. Why should I? What did he ever do to deserve any love?

“That’s not the point,” he answered himself. “The point is not whether he deserves love. The point is, Can you do it? Is it possible to simply change a feeling of hatred into a feeling of love -- not for the benefit of the other person, but for yourself?”

As the thought crossed his mind, he felt something break loose in his chest. A gentle easing, a sense of dissolving, and the burning sensation was gone. He didn’t trust it at first. It seemed too easy, so he pictured again the scene with Dr. Schultz in the hospital. He was surprised to find that it brought only a mild feeling of resentment rather than the previous intense burning hatred. He wondered if he could do it again.

“Let's see,” he thought. “What did I just do?... Oh, yes. Can I change this feeling of resentment into a feeling of love?” He chuckled as he felt the resentment dissolve in his chest. Then, it was totally gone, and he was happy. He thought of Dr. Schultz again, pictured him in his mind, and felt happy -- even loving.

He saw now, reliving that last meeting, how the doctor had hated to tell him the things he had to say. He could feel the doctor’s pain at having to tell a young man in the prime of his life that his life was over. “Dr. Schultz, you son-of-a-gun,” he said, grinning, “I love you... Well, it worked on that one. If my theory is sound, then it should work on everything.”

Eagerly, he began trying it on other moments, and the results were consistently the same. Each time that he asked himself if he could change the feeling of hostility or anger or hatred to one of love, the dissolving process took place. Sometimes, he had to repeat it over and over until he felt only love for the person.

At times, the entire process would take only a minute or two. At other times, it might take him hours of working on a particular person or event before his feelings were only loving -- but he would doggedly stay with it until it was completed on each person and each incident.

Lester's entire life came up for review in bits and pieces. One by one, he changed to love all the old hurts and disappointments. He began to feel stronger as the weight of his pain dropped away. He was happier than he had ever been in his entire life, and he kept it going, feeling even more happiness with each new thing corrected.

Click here to read about Lester's revolutionary next steps...
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Lester Levenson Finds the Answer for Having, Being and Doing Whatever You Will or Desire

Is it really possible to have, be, and do whatever you will or desire? Here, Lester Levenson, truly a modern American master in the personal-development realm, tells of going from his deathbed to finding the answers for achieving health, happiness and prosperity -- and how you can do it, too.

At the end of two weeks, Dr. Schultz arrived for his regular morning visit and, after examining his patient, pulled up a chair and sat down.

"I'm discharging you today. Your condition is stable, and there's no reason to keep you here any longer. Now that doesn't mean you're well. Far from it. You need an indefinite period of convalescence, as well as checkups at regular intervals. But you don't need to be in the hospital any longer. You can continue with bed rest and medication at home."

The doctor went on to outline his patient's at-home program of rest, medication, and regular office visits; his diet; social activities [none]; even his sex life [also none]. Lester was surprised, but determined to follow doctor's orders.

"How long will this go on, Doc?" he asked. "How long do I have to take it easy like this? I realize you can't tell me exactly, but can you give me some idea?" He watched the doctor carefully as he waited for an answer. It seemed like a long time before Dr. Schultz spoke.

"How old are you, son?"

That wasn't what he expected. He wondered what was coming next. There was something in the doctor's manner he didn't like. "Forty-two," he answered and waited.

Dr. Schultz looked out the window, his face impassive as he sat lost in thought. After a long moment, during which neither man moved, the doctor nodded his head once, a sharp decisive movement which frightened Lester, and spoke abruptly and with finality.

"From now on, I'm afraid."

"What do you mean, from now on?" A very sick feeling was rising from Lester's gut, up into his stomach.

"I mean that you cannot expect to live a normal life from here on." He went on quickly when he saw Lester's shocked look. "You've just had a very serious coronary; you're lucky to be alive at all. Anyone else would have been dead by now with the severity of this attack."

The doctor paused, then cleared his throat. "I realize how difficult it must be for you to hear this." he said. "But, I assure you, it isn't pleasant for me, either."

He got up abruptly and walked to the window, his back to Lester. "I wish there were something else I could say. I wish I could tell you that, in a few months, you'd be back to normal and could pick up your life where you left off."

He paused, then turned to face Lester quietly. "But, I can't. In all good conscience, I can't tell you that. And I'm sorry."

Lester was angry now. "You're sorry? Well, so am I! You saved my life...for what? So that I can be an invalid for the rest of it? What the hell kind of life are you giving me back, anyway?"

Once started, he couldn't stop. He raved on and on. All his frustration, rage and anger poured out until the sick feeling in the pit of his stomach finally rose to his throat and he began to cough and choke. The doctor held a basin for him while he gagged and heaved, then finally fell back, exhausted, onto the pillows. His hand shook as he reached up to wipe his mouth.

The doctor was shaking, too, as he carried the soiled basin to the bathroom. He carefully placed it on the floor, then hunched over the sink, one hand on each side of it to support his weight, his forehead touching the cold mirror of the medicine chest on the wall.

In spite of all his years of practice, these situations still affected him. He thought of home and wished he were there now, his day over, relaxing before dinner with a drink or two. With a deep sigh, he pulled himself erect and walked back into the room.

"I'll sign the discharge papers today, but you can stay on if you want," he said quietly "If you need more time to make your arrangements, I'll tell the nurse it's okay." He didn't know what else to say.

Lester answered, "No, that's all right. I'll leave today, this afternoon. There doesn't seem to be any point in prolonging it."

"All right -- whatever you decide is all right," assured the doctor. "But remember that you can change your mind and stay a bit longer if you want."

He stood in silence for a moment while he closely examined Lester's ashen face. "Please be sure to take it easy when you get home; I can't overemphasize the importance of that. You shouldn't climb any stairs at all. And do you have shoes without laces -- you know, loafers?"

"Loafers? No, why?"

"You might want to have someone buy you a pair. It's better if you don't have to bend over to tie your shoes. It puts an additional strain on your heart when you get into that position."

The idea struck Lester as ridiculous, but all he said was, "Okay. Whatever you say." He'd always hated loafers, but it didn't matter now.

Then, as he watched the doctor walk toward the door, a question occurred to him. "Doc?" he asked. "I'm not going to die, am I? I mean, I might have to kind of take it easy from here on, but I'm not going to die, right?"

Dr. Schultz stopped. "I don't know," he answered, then turned to face Lester. "I wish I could give you a positive answer, but I can't. The truth is that I simply don't know. You've had a massive heart attack and you could live for another year or two -- or you could go tomorrow. I just don't know."

"Thanks for being honest with me, Doc. I'll be seeing you."

Lester goes home. Read on...
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James Arthur Ray's "Collapse the World" Is His Latest Breakthrough Guided Meditation/Creation Program

Eliminate stress. Look younger. Feel more rested, more peaceful and happy... Now, I know you may be thinking this is the airy-fairy language of the personal-development movement, but the new physics is proving what the mystical traditions have told us for thousands of years. And one of the practices that's demonstrated its effectiveness, time and time again, is meditation -- proven by Western science to increase whole-brain thinking.

In fact, recent research at Harvard and other Ivy League universities has established that meditation -- in addition to guaranteeing an increased sense of calm and well-being and a myriad of other spiritual benefits -- actually increases the prefrontal cortex of your brain. On top of that, people who meditate show dramatic increases in what is called "whole-brain thinking."

Research in life-longevity proves that people with less stress in their lives and lower blood pressure -- which are closely related -- live longer and more fruitful lives. Furthermore, 20 minutes of deep meditation has been shown to be the equivalent of 2 hours of sleep!

Now, I challenge you to join the adventure...

Collapse the World is James Arthur Ray's latest breakthrough guided meditation/creation program. Simply put, it will "collapse" your current limitations -- whatever they may be -- and teach you how to create outrageous results, both spiritually and materially. There's absolutely nothing like it out there.

Disc: 1
1. The Elements

Disc: 2
1. The Etheric Body

Disc: 3
1. Energizing the Chakras

Disc: 4
1. Journey to the Infinite

Disc: 5
1. Journey to Your Higher Council

Disc: 6
1. Etheric Imprinting

In this six-CD program, some of the profound tools you'll experience are:
* How to move and operate beyond your physical body to literally increase the energy and authority you possess...
* How to connect with your "Higher Council" -- that transcendent part of you that has all answers to all questions at all times...

* How to utilize a process called "etheric imprinting" to profoundly accelerate the results you produce in every area of your life...

Collapse the World will allow you to eliminate virtually all the stress in your life...increase your feeling of fulfillment...dramatically lengthen your lifespan...and feel happy, peaceful and content the entire time!

Click here to order your copy of James Arthur Ray's Collapse the World today!
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Suze Orman Releases New Book: "Women & Money"; Watch Local TV Listings for PBS Special

Last week, the ubiquitous money maven Suze Orman released a new book: "Women & Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny." The title says it all: Suze wants women to empower themselves by taking control of their finances -- just as she learned to do.

Since launching her own financial-services consulting firm in 1987, Suze has written five consecutive New York Times bestsellers, co-produced and hosted six PBS specials, hosts her own hit financial show on CNBC ["The Suze Orman Show" airs Saturday nights, at 9 p.m. and midnight ET], writes a column for Oprah Winfrey's O Magazine, has a radio show, delivers motivational presentations, and achieved massive wealth and fame.

This latest project is destined to soar, too. It deserves to. Suze's got the Midas touch and, for decades, she's generated good karma by sharing the wealth of her common-sense financial wisdom with women and men from all socioeconomic strata.

This time out, though, Suze's empowering women to "imagine what's possible," and then develop what she calls the "8 Qualities of a Wealthy Woman":

* Harmony

* Balance

* Courage

* Generosity

* Happiness

* Cleanliness

* Beauty

* Wisdom

TV. Radio. Bookstores. Speaking circuit. The Internet. Simply put, Suze is everywhere. And the good news is that, thanks to this latest book release, she's likely going to be in a city near you, on the coast-to-coast Women & Money Book Tour. For the schedule of book-signing events, go to: http://www.suzeorman.com/igsbase/igstemplate.cfm?SRC=MD011&SRCN=index&GnavID=4.

If, for some reason, you can't see Suze in person, check out your local TV listings for her "Women & Money" PBS special, which just started airing across America on March 2nd.
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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Connects Happiness and Health

'Tis the season to be happy -- right? While some Scrooges might diss these two holiday-filled months as little more than stress, angst, gluttony, commercialism and eye-blinding glitter, others are promoting happiness.

Folks like Dr. Sanjay Gupta, for instance. Gupta is a board-certified neurosurgeon who serves as senior medical correspondent for CNN's health and medical unit, produces the half-hour "House Call with Dr. Sanjay Gupta" program each weekend, and covers breaking medical news.

This morning's segment, "Happiness and Your Health" [8:30 a.m. EST], was, in itself, an inspiring program. Replete with credible info about the power of meditation, laughter, exercise and yoga to promote happiness, the show left viewers with the notion that they could actually create joy for themselves and, thus, generate good health; e.g., reduced stress, stronger immune system.

Dr. Gupta's guests included Barry Kerzin, a doctor and American Buddhist monk, whose focused meditation practice -- up to 12 hours per day -- generates bliss that shows up in an area of the brain where researchers think happiness lives: the left prefrontal cortex. Somehow, Kerzin and others well practiced at meditation can manipulate their feelings to last for minutes and minutes and minutes, sustained over time.

Other guests included Richard Davidson, a mind-body connection expert; Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University professor and author of "Stumbling on Happiness"; and Dan Gottlieb, radio talk-show host and family therapist.

Suffice to say, the show is must-see TV for anyone who aims to create happiness for their spirits, minds and bodies. The good news? It airs again tomorrow [Sunday, Nov. 19], at 8:30 a.m. EST on CNN. If you happen to miss the broadcast, you'll find the show's complete transcript here: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0611/18/hcsg.01.html

Even better news: Tomorrow evening, at 10 p.m. EST, Dr. Gupta's one-hour special, "Happiness and Your Health: The Surprising Connection," will expound on the mind-body link between happiness and health. Tune in! If you happen to miss that, too, here's the transcript: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0611/19/se.01.html

Finally, for further insights and info about the happiness-health connection, go to: http://cnn.com/happiness
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