Hi there

How appropriate to be sharing my long awaited dream of this newsletter with you at the beginning of a year filled with such opportunity and vision.  The intention to share my teachings with the world began well over 7 years ago as I watched my imagination float through the maze of lectures to personal development seminars, support groups to outreach programs and from newsletters to online advice and live chat rooms.  Everything takes its path from inception to reality and although the life journey can only be discovered one step at a time with no guarantees, there is one thing that is a certainty... it all begins in your imagination.

The need for this newsletter was brought to life by the realisation that people long for constant reassurance that they are getting life right. The one thing that I appreciate most along my journey is the abundant resources I used as my constant reminders that I had in fact made the right choices, that I was on the right path and that I was not alone in this scary journey of manifestation.

I am a firm believer that we have the power to change and become anything we desire; I also believe that the only thing that stands in our way is fear itself.

I shared a game of Trivial Pursuit with some friends on New Year's Day and the question was posed, "What is the phobia of fear known as?"  My question is: if there is a term for such a fear then should we all not have it?  The stress and anxiety that comes along with assuming our reaction or determining our feelings to unknown situations is experienced by all of us.  We fear this more that the outcome or the events that might lead us to our ultimate success... and yes, the only outcome can be one of success if you are prepared to overcome your phobia; your unknown and unrealistic fears.

My intention is to spread encouragement, bravery and insight to you in the hope that you make use of the law of attraction tools and inspiration and move steadily forward through your life. 

The newsletter will be filled with tips for manifestation, contemplations, true life stories of change and news of upcoming events and seminars.  It is intended to grow and spread its way to the four corners of the world and unite everyone under the same umbrella of self worth and endless possibility.

With that I would like to thank you for being one of the few special people to begin this journey with me.

 

Personal Development Seminars, courses and lectures

Numerology
If ever there was a time to let the flood gates of wild dreams and endless opportunity burst open it is in 2008; the numerology year of the one.

Numerology is like human DNA and holds the essence of untold secrets of the person, place or thing that has been touched by the power of numbers.  There is nothing that escapes the impact of numbers and can be seen in patterns of houses, countries and relationships.  It can most certainly be seen in the overall feeling of a year.

I love to listen to people as they talk about the year that is coming to an end and how they console themselves in the comfort that everyone had the same type of year with the same sort of feelings and hopes for the next year.  There is no need to look any further for proof of the impact of numbers on the entire world if you can relate to what I have just said. 

The year of the one is the beginning of a new cycle in the nine year cycle of life and is filled with opportunity and planning for the years ahead.  In saying that, it is also a year that could see you having to be very courageous and brave as the energy of assertiveness and leadership kicks in.  You don't have to start anything new this year; you truly just have to imagine it.  The rest will follow in the years to come.

Numerology and the power of numbers have fascinated many of you in the past and I have been asked by many individuals to give some tips and guidelines for the year ahead.  I have therefore decided to do an evening lecture on 2008: the year of opportunity. 

 

The content will cover:
Positive ways to embark on New Year's resolutions
How to successfully reflect on the year that has passed
The energy of a one year within the collective unconscious
The energy of a one year in your personal life
How to set boundaries, do affirmations and steer your visualisation into the next 9 year cycle.

The lecture will be run on Tuesday 22nd January at 7pm from Orange Grove and will be at a charge of R200.  Upon request I will forward banking details and directions.

 

Archetypes
The combination of the use of the collective unconscious coupled with your specific archetypical energies takes you on a journey of insight into your fears, obstacles, choices and ultimately your potential and ability to manifest.  This work follows the outlines of Caroline Myss's use of the astrological wheel which ensures that every avenue of life is covered including health, family, material value, career, relationships, self esteem and communication.

I have been studying and teaching for many years and still believe that this is the most profound insight you can give as a gift to yourself.

The course runs on every alternate Saturday morning between 9:30 to 12:30 for approximately 8 lessons.  The cost of the course is R200 per lesson and commences on February 9th from Orange Grove.

 

One Day Seminar - Thanks to the Universe I'm all "F 'ed" up
More than ever people have become curious about the potential to truly create any life they desire and have opened their minds to the endless possibilities of success, manifestation and change.  This is however coupled by an overwhelming reality check as to the amount of effort and fear comes along with this journey.  "Thanks to the Universe" is a very insightful and hands-on seminar that clears the path for anything you are trying to bring into your reality.

The problem is that the tools of "thought before form" and "the power of imagination" truly work and although the literature out there tells you how to go about thinking up the tings you would want, not much gives you the guidance and insight needed in coping with the changes that are inevitable.

This seminar will be run from the Liban Conference Centre in Woodmead on Saturday 2nd February from 9:30am to 4:30pm.  The cost of the day is R750 per person and includes lunch and course notes.  Payment secures your place.

Please go to my website for further information on the course. www.jodene.co.za

http://www.jodene.co.zaIf you would like further information on any of the above events or would like to reserve your place, please contact us.

 

Contemplate this...
In teaching a child the value of self (self worth, self respect, self esteem) what would they learn from you only by observing your life?

 

Law of Attraction: Assistance with "Thanks to the Universe"

On Affirmations...
Whether spoken out loud or uttered silently within your mind alone, you are constantly communicating with yourself.  You have experienced thoughtless words and actions that others have inflicted on you and wear the scars daily but have you ever taken note of the self inflicted scars as the negativity and lack of self respect and love wafts through your mind? 

Although affirmations are most commonly used as chants and forced statements that bring about change, they have also been misunderstood by the same statement definition.  Everything said or thought is an affirmation of who you believe yourself to be; the difference is in making the statements conscious.  Whether you set time aside to say positive loving things to yourself or choose to ignore the thoughtless remarks you throw at yourself, you are making statements - believable, directional affirmations.

Try this exercise for a few weeks...
At the end of each day reflect back on the events of the day and the thoughts that went through your head... "I can't do that", "How stupid of me", "I am such a fool"... then turn them into a positive like "I can do that if I just keep going", "I am smart and can figure anything out", "I am a wise soul who knows the right thing to do".

If you are finding yourself in a position where you are unable to think of the positive affirmation or are battling to stop the negative statements then drop me a line via email and I will give you the affirmations and the support you need to begin making the changes.     

Share your story...
I would love to publish your anonymous stories of change, manifestation and overcoming fears in order to encourage others to embark on the journey and not feel alone.  If there are any stories you would like to share please forward them to me and they will be randomly posted in the upcoming newsletters.

 

Greg's View on the World
My journey with my dear friend Greg Arthur has been one of enlightenment and awareness.  His passion for humanity, our planet and universal consciousness has been an inspiration.  I believe in every cause Greg fights and give thanks for the abundant knowledge that challenges my choices daily.  I thank Greg for offering to contribute to my newsletters in the hope of changing the world one small step at a time.

Message from Greg...
Hmmm... New Year's resolutions, back to school and seeing your boss again are all a part of every January. It is also a time of fresh beginnings and I am honoured to be part of this new newsletter.

On my mind is the warzone of celebrations that we have just survived. News is circulating of people who have lost fingers and animals that have been run over or have injured themselves trying to escape in panic. Of course I'm talking about fireworks and the abuse thereof.

The focus of the campaign is mostly the types that sound like bombs or gunfire. According to news reports these are becoming more prevalent and are not being properly policed. There is a concern that many of these are not even legal. These are the ones causing the damage to people and animals alike.

It is up to communities to create awareness of the effects and dangers of fireworks and to campaign for stricter fireworks by-laws... change the collective through awareness. Let's drive these noisy bombs and crackers out of our neighbourhoods while encouraging organised displays using safe, permissible, quieter fireworks to celebrate our festivals.

Check out these websites for information on fireworks (one is from South Africa and the second from the UK):
www.voiceforthevoiceless.org.za
www.wmfs.net/fireworksafety.xtml

http://www.wmfs.net/fireworksafety.xtmlIf you would like to assist me in fighting the cause please email: greg@lifeology.biz

 

All you have to do is ask...
Any topic related to life achievement, the journey of the soul, the meaning of life, manifesting and learning to love yourself and life will be answered.  Please remember that we are not meant to journey this life alone and we are certainly not meant to have the ability to find the answers without assistance and resources to explore.  I would love to be able to shed light on your questions and would once again request that I publish the anonymous question and answer in the hope that you touch someone else's life and make their journey a bit easier too. 

If there is enough interest shown in a topic I will run lectures and send notes to those of you who are out of town.

Wishing you a year filled with opportunities to grow, change and manifest.

Take care of you...
Jodene & Greg