#charmedlife

[scribblesartcollective]

Another piece by @thestory137 inspired by the Chrestomanci cats. This one is based on Fiddle! The once instrument now cat embodying and carrying one of Eric Chant's remaining lives. This piece is graphite on archival paper and is one of a kind. It's available now along with Benvenuto and Throgmorten. They're very handsome together but can be bought separately. . . . . . . . #Fiddle #benvenuto #throgmorten #thechrestomanciseries #chrestomanci #chrestomancicats #charmedlife #Christopherchant #ericchant #catchant #dianawynnejones #cat #catart #graphite #pencildrawing #originalart #originaldrawing #fanart #inspiredby #smallartists #supportsmallbusiness #artshop #artcollective #artcoop (at Scribbles Art Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg-TFy4PJIh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#fiddle #benvenuto #throgmorten #thechrestomanciseries #chrestomanci #chrestomancicats #charmedlife #christopherchant #ericchant #catchant #dianawynnejones #cat #catart #graphite #pencildrawing #originalart #originaldrawing #fanart #inspiredby #smallartists #supportsmallbusiness #artshop #artcollective #artcoop

[nifwatch]

I read (I mean, listened to) Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones. And it sparked so much joy - not because I liked it (...it was fine, but I might be a tad old to actually, genuinely, like it). But because, having only read Howl’s Moving Castle from her, I can firmly say that... it’s the same thing. Ok, some motifs have been moved around, but it is the same thing! Which means, as an author, you CAN get away with basically writing the same book over and over again. YEY!

Now to the actual book. Liked the castle, liked the characters, enjoyed the descriptions, liked the story and the reveals and liked the ending. Did feel a bit slow, we spent half the book just watching the same thing happen again and again. And, personally, I found the lack of communication so.very.annoying. But it was a very interesting world, and I spend a pleasant five hours working and listening to the novel.

Would I read again? not likely. But I would recommend it to a young adult who likes reading.

#charmedlife #diana wynne jones

[joeycultice]

Maria Brink~Inked Party~I was scrolling through the sea of images that is the web and came across Maria and “In This Moment”. These kids are amazing, and then realized I did an amazing cover shoot with her for INKED. WTF. Maria was a great subject and I love my steel deck and smoke machines. WE SHOULD DO IT AGAIN. #mariabrink # mariabrink #inthismomentofficial #inthismoment #inkedmagazine #kinoflo #arri #adobe #diva #inkedmag #profoto #hasselblad #phaseone #phaseonephoto #applecomputer #quixote #quixotestudios #kinoflo #popstars #lidocaine #charmedlife https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7T5xPJMyl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#mariabrink #inthismomentofficial #inthismoment #inkedmagazine #kinoflo #arri #adobe #diva #inkedmag #profoto #hasselblad #phaseone #phaseonephoto #applecomputer #quixote #quixotestudios #popstars #lidocaine #charmedlife

[positivlyfocused]

Why Nature Loves To Love Happy, Positive People

(Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash)

All my clients who continue a Positively Focused practice, and so far that’s the vast majority of them, enjoy wonderful surprises along their path. One of those wonderful surprises catches many of them off guard.

As they let go of insecurity, fear, and playing victim in their lives, they return to their natural state of harmony with all that is. They feel better about themselves. They feel better about their lives. More and more, they come to realize they love themselves.

Then something happens they aren’t expecting. An advanced indicator of this practice working shows up in the world around them. Animals — dogs and cats, but also “wild” animals as well — start coming out of “nowhere” and putting themselves on display. This happens because higher vibrations of appreciation, clarity and knowing surface within the client. They replace fear and insecurity, which animals pick up. Animals want to be around the Positively Focused person.

Children resemble animals in this way. They haven’t picked up negative beliefs of their parents yet, so their receptors are more “clean”. So when a Positively Focused person goes by, they want to interact with that person.

^^A client noticing the shift as he advances in his Positively Focused practice.

Positive focus, positive life

Experiences like this create the Charmed Life I talk about. The Charmed Life includes everything you want happening effortlessly. Those are cool. But the Charmed Life also includes you becoming clear that you stand at the center of the Universe. And the Universe shows you its love for you through people and animals who, like you become through a Positively Focused practice, know their connection to All That Is.

The more things like this happen, the more inspired one becomes. They want to practice more because evidence mounts quickly. Before they know it, momentum ensues. Then they want to create things they once thought impossible.

When that happens, the Universe revels. We’re not here to recreate what already exists. We’re here to expand upon what is. The power of our individual perspectives is creating things that never been before. Doing that, we expand the Universe. The more we recognize we all exist as gods in human form, the better our collective lives get.

Nothing beats knowing this. Well, living it beats just knowing, of course. I enjoy this living and from there offer the same to others. Clearly, my clients are getting the results. Are you ready for yours?

#positive thoughts #positive thinking #positivevibes #spiritualawakening #positivity #spirituality #positivethinking #spiritualgrowth #spiritual life #love #Positively Focused #happiness #spiritual teacher #spiritual path #positiveattractspositive #positive affirmations #charmedlife

[morimatea]

The moment is the most precious time.

#teaspace #lovetea #morimatea #teapot #tea #time of my life #inner peace #quietandpeaceful #enjoymoment #goodtimes #cozy room #ideahouse #relaxmood #weekendfun #slowlifediary #charmedlife

[jeffreypjacobs]

40th BDay for #Batemania. Great to see some of those with a #charmedlife #thishappened (at Zorba Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChdLQ3Wpg8o/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#batemania #charmedlife #thishappened

[lefinley]

Other than finishing off this bottle of bubbly, I can't think of a thing to be done for vacation. Lists, people, lists! Laptop disconnected and tucked away (I feel totally naked!), 3 suitcases, 2 carry ons and all phones charged. (Chargers packed 😉) I AM READY TO GO!!!!! Another glass of champagne, a shower and then setting that dreadful alarm for 2:30 am. #vacationvibes #vacationmode #champagne #rose #beyoubecauseyoucantbeme #charmedlife #earlytobed (at Boynton Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChDhNNbPfiFNQCXMrAwk-dQpbrprQsFP2F2frk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#vacationvibes #vacationmode #champagne #rose #beyoubecauseyoucantbeme #charmedlife #earlytobed

[duranduratulsa]

On the turntable today...

Nuclear Furniture by Jefferson Starship (1984)

See The Light by The Jeff Healey Band (1989)

Charmed Life by Billy Idol (1990)

#jeffersonstarship #nuclearfurniture #jeffhealeyband #SeeTheLight #billyidol #charmedlife #80s #90s #records #album #LP #vinyl #vinylrecords

#jefferson starship #nuclear Furniture #jeff healey #jeff healey band #see the light #billy idol #charmed life #80s #90s #records #lp #album #vinyl records #vinyl #Spotify

[maddieandtae]

maddieandtae: So excited to spend our afternoon with @ alexandani at @ patriotplace for our #soundsofsummer pre-party! @ aa_patplace #charmedlife

#maddie and tae #maddie & tae #social media #2015 #june 27 #both #mt sm

[philyanov]

Last night we had a lovely dinner in observance of our 20th wedding anniversary this week. #charmedlife #thishappened https://instagr.am/p/CuMjB0vuXYB/

[scribblesartcollective]

Who doesn't love a grumpy cat? Throgmorten here, inspired by the Chronicles of the Chrestomanci by Diana Wynne Jones was drawn by @thestory137 The two sister pieces, or brothers? In this case. feature Fiddle and Benvenuto from the series as well. You can take one or all these magic cats home! Dm to hold or come see us at the market on the 29th! #cat #catart #fanart #throgmorten #chrestomanci #charmedlife #chantcats #Christopherchant #Fiddle #benvenuto #pencildrawing #cleansketch #originaldesigns #originalart #smallartists #grumpykitty #magiccat #dianawynnejones #kamrenreed #framedart (at Historic Apple Valley Inn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgfUljePuJe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#cat #catart #fanart #throgmorten #chrestomanci #charmedlife #chantcats #christopherchant #fiddle #benvenuto #pencildrawing #cleansketch #originaldesigns #originalart #smallartists #grumpykitty #magiccat #dianawynnejones #kamrenreed #framedart

[sistahscifi]

Q: Would you rather have a million views on a YouTube video or have magical powers? Why?

A: We, obviously, would choose magic!

Then use magic to help us get a million youtube views on a video celebrating Black and Indigenous speculative fiction writers, and encourage readers to get the books at libraries, other indie bookstores, Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machines, and Sistah Scifi online.

With the virality of the video, we would pitch book to television adaptation production deals for as many books as possible to @Netflix, @Hulu, @PrimeVideo, and @DisneyPlus.

We think Hasani - master planner, youtuber, and protagonist of Wildseed Witch - would approve of our strategy!!!

Wildseed Witch, Wildseed Witch: Charmed Life, and Wildseed Witch Duology in stock! Link in bio: @sistahscifi | www.sistahscifi.com | https://sistahscifi.com/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage&q=Wildseed+witch. Audiobook on @librofm.

Better yet, check it out from your local #library!

Reposted @froggyreadteach WILDSEED WITCH: CHARMED LIFE🤳

New book in this middle grade fantasy series alert! Hasani, a middle school YouTuber and witch has more story to tell!

After a summer of being the worst witch at a fancy witch school, Hasani can’t wait to get back to the peace and normalcy of Riverbend Middle where she knows all the rules and is destined to be captain of the Mathletes. There are a few little hiccups to work out—like how she’s going to tell her best friend that she’s a witch—but even though the other two members of Hasani’s coven have joined her friend group and her school, there’s no reason to think that eighth grade won’t be smooth sailing . . .

This middle-grade fantasy is a wonderful addition to our middle school classroom library!

#CharmedLife #WildseedWitch #MartiDumas #middlegrade #fantasy #MiddleGradeFantasy #middlegradebookstagram #weloveMGbooks #middlegradereads #libroFM #newmiddlegrade #mgfantasy #SistahScifi #MiddleSchool

@abramskids @momteacherwriter @tlcbooktours

[joeycultice]

Maria Brink~Inked Party~I was scrolling through the sea of images that is the web and came across Maria and “In This Moment”. These kids are amazing, and then realized I did an amazing cover shoot with her for INKED. WTF. Maria was a great subject and I love my steel deck and smoke machines. WE SHOULD DO IT AGAIN. #mariabrink # mariabrink #inthismomentofficial #inthismoment #inkedmagazine #kinoflo #arri #adobe #diva #inkedmag #profoto #hasselblad #phaseone #phaseonephoto #applecomputer #quixote #quixotestudios #kinoflo #popstars #lidocaine #charmedlife https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg5PnpIB-cT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#mariabrink #inthismomentofficial #inthismoment #inkedmagazine #kinoflo #arri #adobe #diva #inkedmag #profoto #hasselblad #phaseone #phaseonephoto #applecomputer #quixote #quixotestudios #popstars #lidocaine #charmedlife

[positivlyfocused]

The Best Evidence Your Spirituality Is Powerful

I love it when clients get results so inspiring, they confirm what I know about the power of the Positively Focused approach.

Recently, a client came to his session feeling strong self-reproach, self-judgement and frustration. He had a university exam due Friday – it was Monday – and, instead of preparing, he spent several hours binging Star Trek Discovery while also binging on snack food.

Seems like little things, don’t they? But such little things pack a punch when they’re repeated over and over. That’s how life gets out of hand for so many. 

In other words, it’s a little thing – a negative thought – thought over and over that eventually creates realities consistent with it. Then life sucks.

My client couldn’t shake his negative thoughts on his own. So we practiced a process that transforms such thoughts into more positive and uplifting ones. By the end, he no longer felt bad about his choices.

Instead, he felt joy at having binged the show. Indeed, when he moved from his negative thoughts into more positive ones, he realized how perfect binging that show was. The main character’s life, he said, mimicked his own. Through the character’s life he saw aspects of his life he could improve.

Other profound realizations came too. He got, for instance, that the same judgement he had for himself about binging, he also had for his mother and his housemate. Both spend a lot of time on the couch consuming streaming media. Both also have poor eating habits and bodies consistent with those habits. My client judged them both harshly. That judgement he also directed towards himself, producing very disempowering results.

No coincidences anywhere

We used the same process to clean up those thoughts about his housemate and mother too, which produced even more euphoria in my client. After all, underneath every person’s negative mindset exists the God in Human Form they really are. Tapping into that feels euphoric.

But negative mindsets block all that. With those things blocked, one cuts oneself off from their divinity. There, they can’t see the beautiful nature of their created life experience.

Instead they see a random world where coincidences happen. Life comes with great risk. It’s scary and unpredictable and so they must protect themself and what they have. Cultivating a Positively Focused mindset clears all that away, then it reveals that everything in life stems from the thoughts you think.

^^Another client realizing when she deliberately chooses positive thoughts in the morning, the rest of her day reflects that positivity back to her. Life just gets better when one cultivates a positive focus.

Coincidences don’t exist. Everything happening happens for good reasons. People can know what those reasons are. When they do, life turns into a fabulous experience wherein life reflects back to the experiencer wonderful insights and epiphanies.

The good news is, life wants everyone experiencing its wonders. That’s what the Charmed Life offers: a life where every moment contains delights and joys. When a person discovers that life, they recover their power. Then they can use that power to create even better life experiences.

Lovely evidence abounds

By the end of our session, my client felt much better about what he did. Not only did he get epiphanies I described above, he also realized he had plenty of time still to complete the exam. That’s something he couldn’t see while standing in his negative thoughts.

Standing in his negative thoughts he created a living hell where not only was he a bad person for spending hours on the couch, eating junk food, he also feared time to take the exam ran out. He was on the way to that self-fulfilling prophecy. Until he came to the session.

After the session the client felt so much better, he texted me. When the client’s text arrived, it didn’t surprise me. Instead, I basked in the acknowledgment it communicated as a reflection of my own inner state:

Then he followed that message up with this:

Proof in the pudding

A lot of spiritual paths exist. Which offer powerful approaches to connecting with the divine? I prefer relying on Nichiren Buddhism’s Three Proofs doctrine. As the name implies, it suggest a three-step verification process. With it, you can tell whether any spiritual path offers a valid way to spiritual awakening.

The first test is, does the spirituality’s teachings (translating loosely) accord with Universal Laws? Second, the test asks, does the teaching line up with reason and logic? Finally the test says, does the teaching bear out when put to the test? In other words, when you do what the teaching says, do you get the results the teaching says you’ll get?

Speaking about the Three Proofs, the founder of Nichiren Buddhism had this to say:

In judging the relative merit of [any spiritual path], I, Nichiren, believe that the best standards are those of reason and documentary proof. And even more valuable than reason and documentary proof is the proof of actual fact”

I agree. The most valuable evidence determining whether a spiritual path has any power lies in whether or not it does what it says it will do when you put it into action. I know the Positively Focused approach passes all three tests. My clients do too. After all, they’re getting great results!

But the result I love the most is the actual, factual proof I produce in my life, which gets confirmed when my clients produce similar results in theirs.

Theirs, like mine inspire. That inspiration is power. The power to create a happy life. A life I call the Charmed Life.

Ready for yours?

#Positively Focused #positive thinking #positivevibes #spiritualawakening #spirituality #positivethinking #spiritualgrowth #spiritual life #happiness #positivity #manifesting abundance #manifesation #manifesting #lawofattraction #law of attraction #law of manifestation #spiritual teacher #spiritual growth #spiritual journey #charmedlife

[taraemory]

I really must stop taking selfies while driving taraemory #charmedlife https://www.instagram.com/p/CSAiaR8Hz0J/?utm_medium=tumblr

#charmedlife

[real-estate-11050]

A Wonderful Birthday dinner with my family at Opus Steakhouse. Dear Friends, Family, Colleagues Thank you for the birthday wishes, I appreciative your love, support and friendship and, I thank God for loving me every minute of every day! #appreciative #family #friends #charmedlife (at OPUS STEAKHOUSE) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTtoGBxLUCd/?utm_medium=tumblr

#appreciative #family #friends #charmedlife