Truthteller

I have a hunch

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:40:00 +0000

We've all experienced sudden moments of knowingness. We know them as hunches, intuitions and flashes of insight. Here is what Dr. Joyce Brothers has to say about this...

'hunches are usually based on facts that are hidden just below the concious level'

So you could say that hunches are a form of inner wisdom. This wisdom can be experienced by a gut feeling, a flash of insight, a dream or an unexpected rush of energy.

Generally speaking our culture preaches logic and scoffs at intuition. So we were mostly trained to not trust these hunches. However, many of the worlds greatest inventions and visions were born in moments of doing nothing when the recipient was moved by an intuition.

Benjamin Franklin flew a kite and Sir Isaac Newton loved to mediatate under an apple tree. They did quite well by their sudden insights. And I'm betting your mother had pretty good intuitions when you did something wrong!

So how do you encourage your own intuitions? First you need to find all available knowledge on the subject (remember that hunches are usually based on facts). Find your own special quiet spot that is free from distraction. Next you need to totally trust in yourself to find the answers. And finally when you get the hunch, write it down immediately. Hunches can be very fleeting insights that can be easily lost or forgotten. They are best captured when the mind has quiet moments and sometimes during mundane chores such as driving or showering.

One thing is certain, you aren't likely to capture a great insight if the radio is blaring your favorite tunes.

My final comment is that if you don't use your insights when you do get them the mind automatically quits retrieving insights for you. So expect intuition to show up and it will!

And amigos think on this...

"you lose 100% of the opportunities
that you never go for"

Smile, I have a hunch that life was meant to be fun and easy!

Eduardo

Secret desires

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:13:00 +0000

"Finally the time came when the risk to remain tight in the bud, was more painful than the risk it took to bloom" (Anais Nin)

That's a powerful thought, isn't it? I'm betting that all of us have some deep seeded wish that we haven't acted on. It's human nature to seek security and safety and avoid risk. To remain so tightly bound in the bud of our lives that we miss the opportunity to really bloom.

"ships are safe in the harbour, but that's not what ships are made for"

Life slips by so quickly and before we know it all the great opportunties have passed us by. But for a little courage, we could experience the thrill of a little greatness. Sometimes it's such little things like; giving forgiveness or not taking the opportunity to step forward and introduce yourself, that become regrets you are left with. A decent boldness is what's required of us.

"thank you for this moment and the treasure that it holds"

If you found this article than lucky you. Perhaps God or the universe has a message for you! As long as you're still breathing it's not too late to muster up a little courage and let you life start to bloom. Think about something you always wished you had done and do some little thing that will start you on the path to becoming who wished you were.

"each day shapes our lives as running water shapes the stone"

One of the reasons we don't become our potential is that we see the challenge as just too big. Funny thing about that idea, it's not necessary or true. To accept that thought means that you are viewing life as hard and difficult....it's not! Life is meant to be fun and easy and the fun and easy way is to make small incremental changes. Be honest, no matter how big a change you want to make, there is some small thing you can do today that will move you forward.When I think back on the girl that I didn't ask out or to dance, the sale I never asked for or the opportunity I didn't seize, I know the fun I missed out on. Fear of failure was all that stood in my way.

"fortune favours the bold"Today I think back and just have to laugh....how could I have been so silly and how lucky that I now know better!

Smile, the sun is always shinning on us, even if it's hidden by the clouds.

Eduardo

You win everytime you play

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:38:00 +0000

I invented a game where you my amigos win everytime!

How sweet is that? The prizes range from small and somewhat insignificant all the way up to full blown miracles. Best of all, my little game is fun and easy. So do you want to play?

Here's how to play

1. Print off the card you see above

2. Carry it with you for one week and put it where you will see it often

3. When you look at it, imagine that something good is going to happen but you don't know what it will be

4. Knowing that something good is going to happen, start looking everywhere for that something that it is coming your way

5. Be open to all possibilities, don't limit yourself in anyway. It may be one single thing or event or it may be one hundred things.

6. Keep a record of the good happenings for one week

7. Standby to be amazed

That's it, simple, fun and easy. I've been doing it for 3 days now and I've been blown away with how well it works. At the end of my one week game, I'll share some of my findings with you.

REMEMBER: In order for this to work, you must get yourself to feel that something good is happening. It's that feeling that produces the magic in this game. The more often you can create the feeling, the more frequent and the bigger the prizes.

Smile, you are another guaranteed winner!

Eduardo

P.S. If you don't know how to download the picture above, contact me at edsemail@shaw.ca and I'll email it to you.

This or something better

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:53:00 +0000

"maybe the reason we don't always achieve our intentions and goals is because they just aren't worthy of us"

I can't recall where I first heard the phrase, this or something better, but it has always stuck in my head. I love the idea that there might be something even better in store for me then what I originally desired.

So now whenever I decide to manifest something I think worthy into my life, I always add the thought....this or something better. I figure if the universe is limitless, then why should little Eduardo put limits on the big guy. I may not be willling to settle for less but I'm sure as heck willing to settle for more!

In the past year I've been witness to many good people manifesting incredible things in their lives, including myself. Frequently, we got more than what we intended. So the proof is out there,it works.

I can visualize it now, readers writing down....I intend to win the lottery...this or something more! And, who knows, maybe it will be something more. If so, remember your amigo Eduardo, who put you onto this.

Smile, it will make you richer!

Eduardo

P.S. See the picture of the car in the card above? Two years ago, my son informed me, that it was the car he wanted. He couldn't see how that would be possible, until he graduated from University and got a job. I made up the card for him and told him to visualize owning it. He got that car awhile back but now has one....even better!

The New and Improved Commandments

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:07:00 +0000

I read today that the Pope has issued a list of new deadly sins. Deadly sins sounds pretty ominuous, right? The original 7 deadly sins were issued by Pope Gregory in the 6th century. They were since rejected by theologians including Thomas Aquinas. I'll bet you never heard of this sin as drawn by the Pope Gregory.

"It is a sin to be sad"

I think they should have kept it! And I can't imagine why they dropped that one, it's beautiful.

All this got me to thinking about the 10 Commandments. As I was daydreaming, I thought to myself....what if I was God for a day, what commandments would I give? I wrote down my list and of course, whether you want it or not here are

THE NEW 10 (MORE) COMMANDMENTS....

1. Thou shalt accept what is and love it.

2. Thou shalt show kindness to everything and everyone.

3. Thou shalt give daily and with a happy heart.

4. Thou shalt dream big dreams and pursue them.

5. Thou shalt simplify.

6. Thou shalt believe in the potential of one's self and of others.

7. Thou shalt forgive as you would yourself would want to be forgiven.

8. Thou shalt remember that your body is a sacred gift and is to be loved.

9. Thou shalt seek solitude and silence in times when you need answers.

10. Thou shalt smile often and remember that my gift for you, is that life was meant to be fun, easy and over-flowing with abundance.

Not bad huh? Don't you think the world would be a much better place with my commandments. I'm not calling for the abolishment of the exisiting commandants, just a modern day update. Got a better one, let me know?

Smile, we live in an imperfect world and I am the perfect example!

Eduardo

Tatoo this to your forehead

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:43:00 +0000

I'll bet you would like to perform magic; for yourself and for others. No problem, I Eduardo am about to teach you some magical words and a technique, that will transform your life (if you will allow it).

I can't prevent you having problems or misfortune, I can however, make it incredibly easier to deal with life's downers. You know I want nothing more than for your and my life to be fun, easy and abundant. Now I have the technology (does that sound impressive?) Best of all, it is so incredibly simple, that you might think me a fool. No problem, I'm used to that.

So enough Eduardo, what are these magical words you speak of?

Patience grasshopper, first I must explain how to use the magic.

Whenever you have an unpleasant experience, simply repeat the magic words immediately. Then you should stop; thinking, reacting and feeling. You need only do this for a moment. Then the magic can do it's work. Ok, now that you understand the process, here are the magic words....

"it is, what it is"

Brilliant right? Or is it as clear as mud? Allow me to give an illustration of the process and how it worked for me.

Prior to departing on a recent vacation, I awoke and found that some idiot had spray pained the side of my little convertible with an obsenity. My first reation was to shout out....(insert appropriate profanity here). However, having recently discovered my new technology I chose a different response. I paused and then said to myself....oh well, it is what it is. For a moment I detached myself from my feelings and quit thinking.

Amazingly, I felt a little better. As the day went on, everytime the feeling would surface in my consciousness, I would repeat the magic words...it is what it is! By the end of the day, their was no anger left in me.

Hold onto your shorts friends, I'm not advocating that you do nothing when misfortune strikes. I needed to take the appropriate actions to remedy what I could. I just didn't need to carry around negative energy about it. Once, I accepted that, it is what it is, I could get on with finding a solution. Your thinking up a solution, is much easier if you are not encumbered with negative feelings and energy. Clarity is highly beneficial to productive thinking.

"I have everything I need"

Since I was leaving the next day, there was no time to have the car taken to a body shop. My brother (bless his little pea picking heart) offered to park the car in his garage and see if anything could be done. While I was laying on a beach in Mexico, he actually managed to remove the profanity. So no cost to Eduardo, no work on my part and I got to enjoy my holiday. Perfecto!

I believe it was Mark Twain who said something like...I have had a lot of troubles in my life, most of them never happened. So when a problem hits you smack in the head, repeat the magic words and give yourself a little time out. It will do you wonders. Try to remember what some wise guy said....

"worry is your imagination, working overtime to try and make things worse"

Smile, it makes people think you know what you are talking about!

Eduardo

Do you have a screw loose?

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:55:00 +0000

"if you haven't got a screw loose somewhere, you are probably wound too tight"

How is that for a motto to have? I made that up of course, but it gives you an insight to my weird world.

I like serious people, the world needs them for lots of important jobs. Reminds me of many years ago I was scheduled for a hernia surgery. While laying on the table and ready for the anthesiest to put me under, I heard the surgeon laughing and joking with the operating staff, about his golf game. I was greatly concerned that he wasn't focusing on the job at hand (me). So I said to him..."hey Doc, you are about to perform some delicate surgery on parts of my body that are incredibly near other parts of my body that I really love. I would appreciate it if you took this real serious." For some reason this put the operating staff into fits of laughter. Then the lights went out and I awoke hours later, and proud to say that everything was still where it was supposed to be. So I like serious people (sometimes).

However, the world doesn't need me on that team, so I joined the other side. A little over a year ago, I decided to adopt my belief that "life was meant to be fun, easy and abundant". So far it's working to perfection!

"there is always room for one more fool"

As they say....we are not going to get out of here alive anyway (so we may as well have some fun). I tell my friends, it's not my inner child I'm worried about losing contact with...it's my outer adult. This attitude is life changing.

Whenever I'm about do something, I try to remember to ask myself...is there a fun easy way? Usually there is. Let me give you an example; recently I needed to buy a vacuum cleaner and was thinking, how could this be fun and easy? Lo and behold I'm in Costco and I see a robot vacuum cleaner. Of course I bought it. That dang thing works beautifully, cost less than the one I thought about buying and entertains the dog to boot. I call it Angelina and she does the work at the press of the button. So now my floors and carpets are cleaner than ever. Brad Pitt and me, we love our Angelina. Perfect!

You probably get jokes sent to you over the internet as do I. I keep the really good ones and send them on to friends and delete the rest. A good joke is to be shared. What you look for, you find and I find the humour everywhere. I tease my friends, my clients and most everyone I come into contact with (especially if they are the serious side). And kids, my God I love to tease kids. Of course being a teaser means you are going to get it back in bucketfuls, but I'm ok with that.

Here's another of my mottos....."the more I smile the richer I become"

I've found incredible truth in that made up statement. My income tripled over the last year and I'm having a great time. Interestingly, I'm working no harder than I was before. You can't accomplish much in this world without the help of others. And people help people they like, so it's profitable to smile a lot. The more you smile (whether you feel like it or not) the better you feel. This of course attracts friendships as an added bonus.

"I haven't got and don't want any goals, dreams or intentions, so big that I can't have fun pursuing them"

One day my son said to me...it must be fun to live in your head Dad, but aren't you worried about losing track of reality? Nope, how can I lose track of reality when I made it up to start with? I actually think making up your own beliefs is the single most important thing you can do to change your life for the better.

Why live with beliefs like....life is hard and difficult? That serves no one. I don't like hard and difficult so I dumped that belief.

It all starts with your attitude. The world really needs one more goofball and I think you are likely candidate! The fact that you read this blog, cinches the deal for me.

Smile, life was meant to be fun, easy and over-flowing with abundance (but only for us goofballs)!

Eduardo

Spiritual Rules of Money

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:07:00 +0000

"money doesn't seem to like people who are desperate for it" Ernie Zelinski

Ernie has written several books telling us how to quit your job and live a comfortable rewarding life. Ernie, has done it, so who am I to argue his success. One interesting part I found in his book...Real Success without a Real Job was his little known, but 'Important Spiritual Rules of Money' I invite you to read this list over and see if it resonates for you as it did for me. I'm pleased he called them rules and not laws as so many pompous writers are fond of these days. Check this out...

Spiritual Rules of Money:

1. If money becomes your primary focus in life, then money is all that you will get.
2. Spending a lot of money can get you trapped into thinking you are prosperous and
having a lot of fun, when all you are doing is spending a lot of money.
3. The person with no money may be poor; however not as poor as the person who has
nothing but money (ouch)
4. Prosperity isn't a matter of acquiring how much money you desire; it's a matter of being happy with how much you presently have.
5. It is better to be out of money than out of new creative ideas on how to have money.
6. Above all, the value of money lies in the creative and spiritual uses to which it can be put and not in how many possessions it can buy.

That's good stuff and lot's to think about. One thing I've realized is that money is attracted most easily to those who have a purpose greater than themselves. It may be to build an empire or to give your family what you never had. Or maybe the idea of developing a product or service you strongly believe in.

"pursue those things that you love to do, and do it so well that the world can't help but notice...then money must flow to you, as surely as the river must flow to the ocean"

What happens when you one day realize that you have more than you will ever need? We see this in movie stars and athletes. Because they have no meaning in their life, money soon becomes insufficent. So they turn to self destructive behaviors. All they need to do to save themselves is find a meaning greater than themselves and their problems will be solved. It's just that easy.

"money is a blessing when you have a use for it that is greater than yourself"

Eduardo

Knowing right from wrong

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:19:00 +0000

If my mother were still with us, I'll bet she would be blown away to read this article! Her little Eddie was not exactly the poster child for doing the right thing. Trouble followed me around like a puppy looking for a treat.

Now that I'm an elightened being (ok that almost made me gag too) I have learned some really interesting stuff which I'd love to share. Since I have most of my mistakes safely behind me (no comments please), I have learned how to evaluate whether something is good or bad for me. Elementary you say, well yes but to me it's profound.

Here's how I know when something is right for me, my little test. If you get 3 yes's to the questions you pass:

1. Do I feel energized by it?
2. Do I feel good by it?
3. Do my actions produce positive results?

And it's wrong for me when:

1. I feel bad about it!

Now here's my challenge to you; try this simple test when you are making decision about something. See if it passes the test. Of course no one feels energized, happy to action oriented all of the time, so let's assume the answer is 'most of the time'.

I believe if I'd used this little test in my youth, Mother's little Eddie, wouldn't have screwed up so much. I would have known the actions and the people who were not good for me. I'm a slow learner, but I'm still under construction.....

Smile, we've survived most of our screw-ups!

Eduardo

The secrets to being likeable

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:50:00 +0000

Welcome back amigos! As promised, I would share a few novel ideas on becoming more likeable. I'll skip past the obvious stuff like.... take a regular shower, brush your teeth and don't be rude. I found 100's of examples of the obvious, but here at 'Happy School' we're into unique and of course easy.

What do you think is the fastest, easiest and surest guarantee that you will always be viewed as likeable? That's the question I've been pondering. That question had me stumped for a few days. But then in a moment of sudden insight, the answer was revealed. I almost wet my pants with excitement, it was that good. I Eduardo was now in possession of a life changing inspiration. The gods were on my side. Not only did I discover the secret of likeability but I had in my possession the secret to a fun, easy and abundant life. No point writing, reading and researching anymore....I had the answer! So what to do with it?

"for my amigos only, I will offer this one time opportunity. And for the incredible low, low price of just 4 equal payments of $29.95 (plus tax) it is all yours"

Whoa, got carried away there with the brillance of my discovery! After careful review and a return to sanity, I now will reveal all for the incredible price of FREE. I do have one caveat that I must insist on....as you read the secret, promise me you'll let it perculate in your brain for a few days. I'm confident if you do that you will come agree with me, it is brilliant. Here is the secret to likeability and to success....

"put others first and everthing becomes fun, easy and abundant"

Help others get what they want and they will be only to happy to help you get what you want. I guarantee that they will like you as well! The more you help others the more others will want you to succeed and be happy. Multiply your success, happiness and likeability by helping as many as you can. Consider it an honor to be in a position to help when you the opportunity presents itself. Call it Karma or cause and effect, the truth is, it works perfectly.

This is just another of those cosmic jokes. God has a terrific sense of humor. He puts everything right in front of us, makes it really obvious then sits back and laughs at our foolishness until we finally get it. This is just another one of his little tricks like....the more you give, the more you get. But hey, we're smarter than the average monkey and we figured it out!

All along my path, I figured it was all about me. I was focused on figuring out how to make me happy and successful. And dang if it doesn't turn out that I was wrong, it's not about me, it's about helping others. I help them get what they want and they help me get what I want. Simple...beautiful!

ADDED BONUS: Now, I'm just so damn likeable (might have to work on that humble thing next)

Smile, I am, therefore I am happy!

Eduardo

Friday's thought

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:09:00 +0000

How much fun are you having?

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:52:00 +0000

It occurred to me that maybe we are not having as much fun as we think we are. Or maybe we are having more fun than we think. Lest this question is keeping you up at nights, I am about to come to your rescue!

This is a very simple and fun little test that I've designed to measure your happiness quotient. You know how these things work, right? 1 means never, 2 is hardly, 3 is neutral, 4 is most of the time and 5 is just about always. Ok, let the fun begin....

People smile when they see me?             1 2 3 4 5

I smile when I see strangers               1 2 3 4 5

I laugh (daily)                   1 2 3 4 5

I have fun at work                         1 2 3 4 5

I have fun at home                         1 2 3 4 5

I share funny emails                       1 2 3 4 5

I have celebrations for special events     1 2 3 4 5

I tell jokes 1 2 3 4 5

I do silly or goofy things 1 2 3 4 5

Others tell me jokes 1 2 3 4 5

I am optimistic 1 2 3 4 5

Ok, the test is over, add up your score. Here's how to rate your score;

40 or above: Congratulations you are either extremely happy or seriously deluded. Either way, good for you, you are invited to my parties.

30-40: You need to lighten up and have more fun. Sorry no invites to the party until you shape up.

30 or below: Amigo you have a bad case of terminal seriousness. Your life may not be a long one, but it will seem that way!

That's it class is over, I expect you all passed with flying colors. Don't forget when you come to the party to bring a really nice present for the host (me).

Eduardo

P.S. Those who know me personally may have reached the conclusion that I purposely slanted the questions so that I would score highly.... You didn't think I was going to take the chance of failing my own test did you?

The Fountain of Youth Discovered

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:40:00 +0000

"life was never meant to be hard and difficult"

Several years ago it was revealed that drinking red wine had the potential to help us live longer healthier lives. Reversatrol a natural compound found in red wine was thought to proctect the heart from aging. So a few glasses of wine a day had tremendous health benfits.....BEAUTIFUL!

Then has often happens someone disputed the claim and it was thought more extensive studies were needed. Just in the nick of time researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison have confirmed the benefits of reversatol. So we can now go back to enjoying our daily wine, right?

Not so fast bucko, some idiot decided to remove the reversatol from the wine and put it into a pill. Now tell me what enlightened soul would give up the added benefits of enjoying a glass or two for some dumb pill. I say to hell with the drug companies, I'll take mine the natural way. Everyone knows natural is better!

And do you know what I find most satisfying about all this research? The recommendation is 2 glasses for us guys and only 1 glass for the ladies....now isn't that perfect?

Smile, life is meant to be fun, easy and abundant!

Eduardo

Note; Life still isn't perfect for us guys....as the marriage counselor said to the husband...you can be happy or you can be right, you just can't be both!

Are you smarter than a 3 year old?

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:26:00 +0000

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"forget that dumb TV show...I believe most of us aren't as smart as a 3 year old"

It's bad enough watching that TV show that asks questions than Grade 5 kids can answer and I can't, now it has occurred to me,even a 3 year old knows stuff I don't (or at least I forgot). Here are some things kids know and we could learn from:

1. Persistance. If you just keep asking, sooner or later someone will give you what you want.

2. There are always 2 answers to every question....the one Mom and Dad want to hear and the truth.

3. The day you learn what the magician knows, it's no longer magic. (a quote from some smart philospher)

4. When you are laughing and having a good time, others want to join in.

5. It's best to ask for something when the other person (mom or dad) is in a good mood.

BONUS: You can get a hug from almost any lady, as long as you don't stink!

Eduardo

Words of Wisdom

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:51:00 +0000

"it doesn't take many words to speak the truth" Chief Joseph

"we had religious differences, he thought he was God and I didn't, so one of us had to leave"

"the true worth of a person can be found in how they treat those who can do nothing for them"

"you can get everything you want if you help enough others get what they want" Zig Ziglar

"what we think we know gets in the way of what we are capable of"

"man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play" Heraclitus

"when science finally discovers the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not it" Bernard Bailey

"you may not understand me, but I do, and that's the only thing that really matters"

Smile, we are just as responsible for the good we didn't do as the fun we didn't have.

Eduardo

Epiphany's

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Mon, 26 May 2008 22:47:00 +0000

"I get a lot of epiphany's (sudden insights). It's probably because I thought I knew so much when I actually knew so little"

So off the top of my head, here are some of great epiphany's over the past year. I will give them to you without comment. See if any of them resonate with you?

* I have everything I need

* The answer is always love and the way love is expressed is kindness. Love and happiness are the same thing.

* The world needs and craves enlightenment. Anyone and anything can be a teacher.

* Most people don't like to think and are happy to let someone else do it for them

* Manifestation of what you want, requires imagination. Imagination requires play. Therefore, getting what you want is fun and easy.

* Life is easier if I accept complete responsibility for everything in my life.

* I tend to forget lessons learned, so I need constant reminders.

* We tend to remember best, what we think is important or funny.

Eduardo

BONUS: The guy who smiles when something goes wrong, has just thought of someone to blame

Relax, it's all good...

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:35:00 +0000

"happiness is the meaning
and the purpose of life,
the whole aim and the end
of human existance"

Aristotle

I've got more good news for you! Once again I've discovered more proof that your life was meant to be fun and easy.

Researchers in Canada and Scotland have released their joint study that shows that sitting upright is not good for your spine or your health. This is no problem if you are comfortably prone on your sofa watching American Idol or a movie. However, we know that many people do work sitting upright at a desk. That is not good for you, so stop that.

It seems the position that is best for your spine is to lean back in your chair at a 45 degree angle. So what does this mean?

It must mean that God intended us to lean back and enjoy life, right? Makes sense to me. Man wasn't designed to sit upright at work or leisure. I feel better already!

Smile, you have my permission to put your feet up on the desk (it's good for you)

Eduardo

P.S. NO....those are not my legs in the photo, so keep those smart-alec remarks to yourself....grrrr

Decisions

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:28:00 +0000

There are several things that are critical to your success and happiness when you are faced with starting or buying a business or making a career change. I want your life to fun, easy and abundant, so I have developed this incredible guideline. Please don't make any decision without checking it out first.

Prior to making that big decison ask yourself these 4 important questions:

1. What will I do? Is this something that I find ethical, rewarding, and profitable?

2. Where will I do it? You don't want to trap yourself into living someplace where you will be unhappy a year from now. Nor would you want to end up in a place that would leave you physically or emotionally unhappy.

3. Who will I do it with. Whom you end up working with or employing can have a major impact on your success.

4. This is the Truthteller extra....Will I have fun doing it? To me, this is the most important consideration. If you enjoy what you do and have fun with it, then it won't be work but more like play. You will have more energy and creativity.

Life gets fun, easy and abundant when you have all 4 of these suggestions answered to your satisfaction.

Smile, the more you do, the richer you'll be!

Eduardo

Secrets

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:26:00 +0000

"Finally the time came when the risk to remain tight in the bud, was more painful than the risk it took to bloom" (Anais Nin)

That's a powerful thought, isn't it? I'm betting that all of us have some deep seeded wish that we haven't acted on. It's human nature to seek security and safety and avoid risk. To remain so tightly bound in the bud of our lives that we miss the opportunity to really bloom.

"ships are safe in the harbour, but that's not what ships are made for"

Life slips by so quickly and before we know it all the great opportunties have passed us by. But for a little courage, we could experience the thrill of a little greatness. Sometimes it's such little things like; giving forgiveness or not taking the opportunity to step forward and introduce yourself, that become regrets you are left with. A decent boldness is what's required of us.

"thank you for this moment and the treasure that it holds"r

If you found this article than luck you. Perhaps God or the universe has a message for you! As long as you're still breathing it's not too late to muster up a little courage and let you life start to bloom. Think about something you always wished you had done and do some little thing that will start you on the path to becoming who wished you were.

"each day shapes our lives as running water shapes the stone"

One of the reasons we don't become our potential is that we see the challenge as just too big. Funny thing about that idea, it's not necessary or true. To accept that thought means that you are viewing life as hard and difficult....it's not! Life is meant to be fun and easy and the fun and easy way is to make small incremental changes. Be honest, no matter how big a change you want to make, there is some small thing you can do today that will move you forward.

When I think back on the girl that I didn't ask out or to dance, the sale I never asked for or the opportunity I didn't seize, I know the fun I missed out on. Fear of failure was all that stood in my way.

"fortune favours the bold"
Today I think back and just have to laugh....how could I have been so silly and how lucky that I now know better!

Smile, the sun is always shinning on us, even if it's hidden by the clouds.

Eduardo

What if?

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:31:00 +0000

What if, I discovered a new way of thinking that could bring you closer to your desires? That would be magical thinking, wouldn't you say? Well....I did!

As with most of the things about me, it is really simple. I do simple really well. I especially like having fun, so my magical thinking process is both of those things...simple and fun.

Without further ado, let the bells ring out and the banners fly....it's too good to be true. Here is the secret words that will change your life...

What if

Can it be that simple? Yes. Are you smoking some funny stuff Eduardo? Nope. Ok, Eduardo, tell us why you think two simple words can create magic, before we call the guys in the white coats to come get you? Glad you asked amigos, but first let's consider some what if questions.

What if I have everything I need? (then I could do anything)

What if everyone loved me? (must be someone who doesn't)

What if God was always on my side? (cool)

What if I was brilliant? (dang, I thought I was)

What if I quit my job and did what I love? (what would I love to do?)

What if losing weight is fun and easy? (how would I do that?)

What if my life were perfect? (what would it look like?)

What if some greater power, caused me to write this article, because it was just what you needed to hear?

What if's, can lead you to some exciting new truths. I make up 'what if's' whenever I need some ideas. I usually add the words....in a fun and easy way (that's just me). This is the very simple process that inventors and other creative people use to generate ideas. But there is so much more....

Once we've discovered a great 'what if' to play with, it's important to write it down ASAP. Carry that piece of paper around with you, to keep reminding you to think about the answers. Whenever you get an inspiring thought about your what if, write it down. Trust me, you will be surprised at the ideas it will generate. This is one way to tap into the greater intelligence. And I know you like fun and easy (or you wouldn't be reading my stuff).

Stay positive and slay the negative.

As you contemplate your 'what if' you can be sure some negatives will try to infiltrate your thoughts. Let them go, critical thinking has it place but not at this stage.

This is the process I used that led to this blog. I thought to myself many times...what if life is meant to be fun, easy and over-flowing with abundance?
After much contemplation, research and just plain playing with the idea, I reached a startling conclusion....I believe it! Not 100% but it felt right. So I just plain decided to take for a spin and every day that belief got stronger. Now I totally believe that statement.

As a result of holding that belief, I keep finding reasons why it is so. And of course I keep writing about it, because I want you to believe it. I want your life to fun, easy and abundant...no...over-flowing with abundance. Isn't that beautiful?
And it all starts from asking myself...what if?

If this simple process was good enough for Einstien, Newton and Edison than it is good enough for Eduardo.

Smile, what if, I'm right?

Eduardo

It's all just one big joke on you!

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:38:00 +0000

Did you ever get the feeling that this life is just one big joke, being played out at your expense?

Some things just don't seem to make sense. Here is a short list, that I've been contemplating...

*The best way to conquer your enemies....is to love them.
*To find God....stop looking.
*To gain wisdom....stop thinking.
*To feel wealthy....give it away.
*The dumbest person in the room....is the 'the know it all'.
*To gain more influence....place other people's interests first.

(that list looks like future articles for me to write...hmmm)

At times life just doesn't seem logical and maybe that's why so many people struggle. But what if it's all just a big joke? What if there is a God (or Goddess, women like to have fun too) and he or she gets together with their amigos, every once in awhile to have some fun with us little people down here?

Now things would start to make sense to me! For instance...some years ago, I was listening to a speaker promoting his memory course. He demonstrated his craft by memorizing the names of every person in the room (there were about 50 of us) plus some details about each of us. And this was just for starters, the guy was amazing, he had all kinds of memory tricks....I was impressed!

So I plunked down my 100 bucks. After all, as my friends know I tend to have a suspect memory. If I get really involved in something I can forget seemingly small details, like to pick up my son after school.

Anyway, I was conjuring up in my mind all the benefits and how I would impress my friends with my new impressive display of memory skills. They were going to impressed next week after I graduated from the course. There was only one problem....I forgot to go!

This little story has entertained many over the years and always at my embarassing expense. I can't begin to count how times I've heard lines from so called friends like, how many times did he resell the same course to you? A cosmic joke? I think so.

It's things like this that have led me to believe that life is not meant to be taken so serious. If it's one big cosmic joke, then I want to be in on it. And if my head is full of hot air as many have long suspected...so what? When my life on this planet is done, the least they will say of me is...the fool sure had a good time!

Smile, and people will think you are in on the joke!

Eduardo

You laugh at me

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:48:00 +0000

"you laugh at me because
I am different,
I laugh at you because
you are all the same"

I've had a few times in my life when people looked at me or some of things that I've done, like I came from another planet. (that might be true)

It amazes me that we have this herd mentality that wants to constantly define what is normal. Mostly we seem to feel safe if everything is bland and the same. Anything or anyone who doesn't meet our internal image of normal, (some) have a tendency to redicule and reject.

And yet the truth is that, it is usually those who don't meet our normal standards who do the really great things in this world. They are the artists, the builders and the inventors. They are ones who end up inspiring the masses. Look at Jesus, they nailed him to a cross because he was preaching a different belief (love). That just wasn't normal!

I've been giving some thought about the meaning to me. My inspiration for this weekend is open my mind and heart to those who are different. Actually, that's not that hard (you haven't met my friends).

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Eduardo

God was just showing off when he made you!

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:29:00 +0000

"spread a little sunshine today, be generous with your compliments"

I was going to write an article on compliments today, when I discovered this little story. After a read it, I threw out my clever writings because this said it better, enjoy...(and anyway I'm always happy to let someone else do the work)

The Power of Compliments
Submitted by: Gayle Shemezis miracleacres@maqs.net

One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.

Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down.

It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.

That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.

On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. "Really?" she heard whispered. "I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!" and, "I didn't know others liked me so much." were most of the comments.

No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.

Several years later, one of the students was killed in Viet Nam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature.

The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last one to bless the coffin.

As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. "Were you Mark's math teacher?" he asked. She nodded: "yes." Then he said: "Mark talked about you a lot."

After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak with his teacher.

"We want to show you something," his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket. "They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it."

Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him.

"Thank you so much for doing that," Mark's mother said. "As you can see, Mark treasured it."

All of Mark's former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, "I still have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home."

Chuck's wife said, "Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album."

"I have mine too," Marilyn said. "It's in my diary."

Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. "I carry this with me at all times," Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued: "I think we all saved our lists."

That's when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.

"Marge, you're as pretty as Princess Leia, and as smart as Yoda" Homer Simpson

Eduardo

Beautiful thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:10:00 +0000

"to truly love life,
you must first come to the realization
that life loves you"

"The amound of outrageous joy
that you will experience in your life,
is directly related to the amount
of outrageous kindness you show"

Eduardo

Just one little word to describe you!

noreply@blogger.com (Edward McBeth) — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:37:00 +0000

How would you describe yourself in just one word?

This comes from Scott Adam's blog. I found it an interesting and fun little challenge. I wonder if the first answer that pops into your brain, is the same as the answer you get when you've given it some real thought?

"Suppose you had to pick one word to describe yourself. Your first reaction, I assume, is that it is impossible. You are so many different things, in so many different contexts. No one word can capture more than a tiny slice.

Now suppose I ask you to think of people you know, and see how many of them you can describe in one word. Suddenly it gets a lot easier. He’s a jerk, she’s hot, he’s a loser, she’s a nerd, etc.

This exercise only gets hard when you apply it to yourself. Let’s test this theory. Today’s challenge is to come up with:

1. One word to describe yourself

2. One word to describe me (since I’m the only one you all sort of know)

The only rule is that people who have survived some terrible illness or situation can’t pick “survivor” as their one word. Too easy.

Go.

Lucky

P.S. Please no swear words!