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Louise L. Hay is a metaphysical teacher and the bestselling author of 27 books, including You Can Heal Your Life, Empowering Women, and Inner Wisdom. Since beginning her career as a Science of Mind minister in 1981, she has assisted thousands of people in discovering and using the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing. Louise's works have been translated into 25 different languages in 33 countries throughout the world. Dear Louise, How do I live as if I have wealth and prosperity if I barely make enough money to pay my bills? I do daily affirmations and say a gratitude mantra over each bill payment that I mail out. I'm thankful for every paycheck. I picture myself building my dream house, and I go on the Internet to do research to determine what my dream car is. I'm a doll collector and imagine opening up the boxes that have just been delivered and focus on the wonderful feelings these thoughts produce. But how do I live as if I'm wealthy? In other words, what do I say when friends ask me to go out with them and I just don't have the money to do so? J.J., Atlanta Dear J.J., First you need to expand your consciousness; then the money will come. Think only thoughts that make you feel good. Enjoy the wealth that you do have and appreciate every penny you attract. Spend it with joy. Be grateful for all the good in your life now. Expand your level of appreciation for your current life. Don't think thoughts of lack or criticism, as they only delay your good. Think happy thoughts; they're worth more than any amount of money. Just keep repeating the following: "I LOVE MY LIFE. I LOVE ME. I LOVE ALL THE GOOD I HAVE NOW, AND ALL THE GREATER GOOD THAT'S COMING TO ME. ALL IS WELL." As for your friends, say: "That's not within my budget at the moment, but it's coming soon." Dear Louise, I've been having problems with acid reflux, and I often experience extreme hunger pains in my solar plexus. Almost seven years ago, I cut off contact from my father, yet I regained contact with him about eight months ago. Now in my desire to have a loving relationship with my dad, old feelings of not feeling loved by him have surfaced -- along with major fears about money and moving forward with my life. I feel like I'm craving so much love that it's causing me to feel a great deal of hurt, anger, and fear. My mind is resistant to the simplicity of saying, "I love myself." What do you suggest? H.R., Sacramento Dear H.R., As long as you choose to have a resistant mind, there's nothing I can do for you. Your mind is not in control of you, you are in control of your mind. You choose the thoughts you choose to think: If you choose hurt, anger, and fear, then you'll naturally get a sick stomach. Listen to your body. The answers are always simple. You can't change the past; in fact it doesn't exist anymore except in your mind. Don't worry about having a loving relationship with your father. Have a loving relationship with yourself. You are worth loving. Think thoughts that make you happy -- when your mind feels good, your stomach will feel good, too. Dear Louise, I'm a very gifted and talented comedian and performer, but so far, I haven't been able to make a living at my trade. People have been telling me my whole life that I'm going to be famous. I believe in my talent, but I also feel a lot of resistance to achieving my goals. My dad was a drunk and bipolar, so I'm sure that my troubles must go back to my childhood. How can I open my consciousness so that I can share my gifts with others? L.S., Los Angeles Dear L.S., You're not your father. Yes, you had a troubling childhood, but that is long over. Today you have the opportunity to feel good and enjoy your life. Being famous isn't that important right now, so give up that goal. Just love who you are, be appreciative and grateful for everything in your life now, and the new good experiences will naturally follow. The happier you allow yourself to be, the quicker your life will open up. I know you can do it! Now you can learn tips on how to heal every aspect of your life--directly from Louise--by subscribing to the new Louise Hay Newsletter! Call for a Free Premier Issue today: (800) 654-5126, or fax (800) 650-5115. Don't forget to ask for a free catalog of books, audios, videos, and other products by Louise Hay and other Hay House authors! If you would like Louise to answer your letter in this publication, please send it to: Dear Louise Column, c/o Hay House, Inc., P.O. Box 5100, Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100, or e-mail your letter to: admin@hayhouse.com (letters used in this column may be edited for length and clarity). Please visit the Hay House Website at: www.hayhouse.com. |
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