Manifesting with the Law of Attraction

So often, when something “bad” happens to us, it appears to be purposeless suffering. But what if our most difficult experiences are actually rich with hidden purpose – purpose that we ourselves planned before we were born? Could it be that we choose our life’s circumstances, relationships, and events?

In my research for my book Courageous Souls: Do We Plan Our Life Challenges Before Birth?, I found that the answer to this question is a definite yes. Working with four of the most gifted mediums and channels in the country, including one who is able to hear the conversations people had with their future parents, children, spouses, friends, and other loved ones, I’ve examined the pre-birth plans of dozens of individuals. These people planned such challenges as physical illness, having handicapped children, deafness, blindness, drug addiction, alcoholism, losing a loved one, and severe accidents.

Why do we plan to experience challenges? I found four primary reasons. First, challenges allow us to balance karma from past lives. For example, someone who was physically ill in a previous incarnation and the one who took care of that person may decide to switch roles. What makes this life blueprint so difficult is that once in body, neither soul will remember the plan.

Second, we plan challenges in order to heal. For example, Penelope, the deaf woman in the chapter on deafness and blindness, planned to be born completely deaf because in a past life she had heard the gunshots that killed her mother. In this lifetime, she sought to focus on self-healing and wanted to make sure that her healing would not be hindered by a similar trauma.

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Robert Schwartz is the author of Courageous Souls: Do We Plan Our Life Challenges Before Birth?. A free PDF with a large sample of the book is available on the About the Book page at www.CourageousSouls.com. The book may be ordered on the Courageous Souls web site (which ships internationally) or by calling Whispering Winds Press at 1-800-742-0148 (in the US) or writing to info@courageoussouls.com. The book is also available on Amazon, including Amazon Canada and Amazon UK, and it may be ordered through any bookstore or library by providing them with the ISBN number (9780977679454). Robert Schwartz may be reached at author@courageoussouls.com.

In a personal session with a medium in 2003, author Robert Schwartz was astonished to speak with nonphysical beings who knew everything about him - not just what he had done in life, but also what he had thought and felt. They told him that he had planned many of his most difficult experiences before he was born. Realizing that a knowledge of pre-birth planning would bring great healing to people and allow them to understand the deeper purpose of their life challenges, he devoted the next three years to studying the pre-birth plans of dozens of individuals. The extraordinary insights that emerged speak to our heartfelt, universal yearning to know . . . why.

If you’re searching for a cure for stress and anxiety, look no further than your own mind. The calming mental practice of meditation is a powerful tool; practiced regularly, it can induce a state of awareness, serenity and well-being.

Meditation is more than a mental vacation; it’s a proven antidote to daily tension. When you extricate yourself from what is happening externally by turning your complete attention inward–even for a few minutes–you become more attuned to your thoughts, which in turn brings clarity, energy and vitality to your entire being.

The following simple brain games will enable you to flex your mental muscles, improve your concentration and revive your spirit. This is what total fitness is all about.

If you’ve never meditated before, here are tips to get you started:

Find a place you can be comfortable, either sitting or lying down. Experiment to see what works best.

Avoid distractions. Turn off the TV and take the phone off the hook.

Close your eyes.

Breathe slowly, expanding your rib cage, allowing the air to fill your belly; don’t breathe shallowly from your chest.

Try to stop thinking, if thoughts do come up–as they likely will–observe them without getting involved. Instead, concentrate on your breathing, a visual image or a mantra.

10–minute meditation

Try this easy-to-do breathing practice to help you find a conscious peace of mind.

First, get comfortable, either seated or lying down, and close your eyes. As you begin to breathe rhythmically, imagine your body relaxing. Inhale fresh, clean oxygen; exhale negativity and tension out. With each breath, imagine your entire body letting go. If you have trouble staying centered, picture a beautiful place such as a beach to focus your mind. Imagine the smell of the air and water, feel the warmth of the sun and the sand around your body. Now begin with your feet: Clench your toes and release them a few times, then let them relax. Move up your body in the same fashion–tense and release your legs, hips, hands, arms, spine, chest and neck. Let the tension melt from between your eyes and soften your mouth. If you notice any particular knots of tension, “breathe” into these spots as you exhale, allowing them to unwind. Once your body is completely relaxed, you’ll notice it’s easier to quiet the mental chatter that comes with constant stimuli and tension. Rouse yourself out of this space slowly; it’s a place you’ll want to return to again and again.

less than 10: one-minute respites and five-minute breaks

Use these easy techniques to get a quick energy boost focus your mind and release stress.

Say “om”: Chant a mantra (such as “om” or another repetitive word or phrase) to quiet your mind and get you focused in the zone.

Breathe easy: Inhale and exhale through your nose, creating a rhythmic pattern that lengthens progressively. Inhale for four counts, exhale for four counts; then inhale for five counts, exhale for five counts, and so on.

Move and repeat: Along with your breathing, repetitive movement like walking, jogging, swimming or t’ai chi can be used to induce a meditative state.

1 min. Quiet your mind to gather momentary calm. Sit with your eyes closed; inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 4 counts.

5 min. Before sleeping, slow and deepen you breathing as you visualize your body relaxing from head to toe.

10 min. Take a mindful walk: Meander and stroll, brining all of your attention to the beauty of your surroundings.

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Linda Shelton. Ms. Shelton is an internationally recognized fitness consultant, trainer, lecturer and health writer with over 30 years of experience. A former physical education and dance teacher, personal trainer and aerobic studio owner, she completed her master’s work in exercise physiology, specializing in aerobic dance exercise. Currently, Shelton is the fitness director for Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, Living Fit, and Hers magazines, and has worked within the Weider organization for over twenty years. Ms. Shelton has also written and produced several award-winning fitness videos and television shows.