Message from Ann & the Angels - 1/14/2006
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… from the Angels
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"My dear friends, we love you so very much. Understand you are in a time of great change, both within your own hearts and upon your planet earth. The truth of YOU is coming to the surface and you are wanting changes, both large and small, within your own lives. You are wanting to realize your dreams here upon the earth and you are wanting to take charge of your existence as never before.
Taking charge, dear ones, is not the same as taking control! Truly God is in control but you can take charge of your existence by first admitting your hopes and dreams to God and to the people here upon your earth who will accept and support them. If you have close friends, share your dreams with them. If not, find a coach who can help you. If not that, go out in nature and pray your dreams out loud. This is the first step in taking charge of your existence - to become honest enough with yourself, God, and the universe, to kindly admit what it is you want in life, whether it is simply more time to rest, to be treated more kindly, to create friendships, or to help children keep from starving. Trust whatever you find inside of YOU is what God has put inside of you. The desires within, the true deep ones that come without explanation or justification, are from God.
Secondly pray to be motivated to take action when it is time and trust, trust, trust that you will actually FEEL like doing what you are guided to do. The ideas will appeal to you. You may have to overcome some doubt, inertia, or programming but you WILL find that what you are guided to is actually something that sounds enticing, interesting, or exciting. When something pops into your mind that is interesting or enticing, DO IT. This may sound simple but we understand it is not. You may wake up with the idea to call an old friend, share a hope with them and find they have a connection. You may be motivated to forgive someone to free up your financial flow. Although things may not seem related to your hopes and dreams, trust, if you are impulsed do something it IS indeed on your path.
LIfe can become a joyful dance with God and the universe, an adventure of discovering what you can create. Take charge of your lives, dear ones. Act as if you truly ARE supported by God, for indeed you are. Act as if you truly ARE in support of yourselves. If you want more time to pursue a hobby, make time. If you want more down time, turn the phone off. If you want to be more generous, start with what you can. If you want to help others but can barely help yourself, start with small kindnesses. If you want a house, look at homes even before you can afford them. If you want love, be kind. There are a million small choices you can make each and every day consistent with your hopes and dreams. Appreciate all you have, ask for what you want, and allow life to become the joyful adventure of growth and education that it was intended to be.
We love you so very much.
– The Angels"
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… from Ann
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Hi All,
As always, I need to listen to the angels words! I’ve been driving myself nutty trying to pick paint colors for the outside of my house since its time to attend to that. My true colors are so bright my house would look out of place in this neighborhood and I’d really like to look like I fit in. "Sound familiar?" the angels asked me. They tell me I’m toning myself down and, although I might pick a more subdued paint, it’s time to stop toning my words, my actions, and everything else about me down this year. "It’s time," they said, "to set your soul on fire."
"Get to work, Ann," they tell me. "Your heart wants to write. Write. You want to paint? Paint!" And so forth. So for me this is the year of ‘no excuses.’ I’m standing in integrity with myself this year, and although it seems nearly impossible to fit in all that I want, it is actually working so far!
When you’re making your heart a priority, suddenly there IS time for all you need to do as well 
Love you all,
Ann
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… from Jacqueline
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On Monday night, I had dinner with my friend and coach Steven Ringelstein (www.itswhoimcoaching.com) and had a "2005 in review" completion conversation. Last year I pushed my every ounce of soul and spirit to be of service to the Universe, until I was exhausted and completely used up. Even though I had worked so hard to create it, I found that this life of service I was living wasn’t where my true heart had peace and joy. I had forgotten to include "being of service to Jacqueline" in the mix, and the first things that I chose to sacrifice were all those important for my welfare… skipping meals, staying up late and getting little solid rest, replacing yoga/gym time with committee meetings…
This week the angels remind us, "Act as if you truly ARE in support of yourselves. If you want more down time, turn the phone off. If you want to help others but can barely help yourself, start with small kindnesses."
I have my ringer on silent almost all the time now. The first day I tried it, I nearly went nuts thinking I would miss THE CALL of a lifetime if I didn’t answer on the first ring. I missed 58 calls, but in actuality none were super important. So now instead of constantly being interrupted throughout the day, I answer all messages and call back when it is convenient to me.
Steven asked me if I had made a 2006 plan for my intention of SOLITUDE, scheduling in ME time. I sighed, "My calendar is completely booked."
"Who sets your calendar?!" he pushed. The angels have been helping me by canceling things off my calendar that my heart didnt’ really want to attend. I had three evening dinners/meetings this week not work out for one reason or another. Although I would have liked to visit with people, in the end I really appreciated being home and getting to bed early. The quiet has been SO nice!
The next three weekends I have blocked off for ME…
Today I’ve got plans for healing therapy (maybe some reiki too), deep tissue massage, and a haircut.
Next weekend I’m at my all-time FAVORITE spa, Mii Amo at Enchantment Resort in Sedona. I think some hot rock, yoga, meditation, and a facial are in order! 
The last weekend of January I’m flying to the San Francisco Bay Area for Chinese New Year. I missed seeing my grandfather last year and am excited to be able to ring in the Year of the Dog with him in Oakland Chinatown.
What does YOUR heart want??? Drop me a line and fill me in. I’m curious what 2006 has in store for YOU! Namaste
Together making a difference,
Jacqueline
