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Negative Self-Talk Example

April 14, 2022 by Betty Ann Dean

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Positive Self Talk

I recently had an opportunity to visit a small town in the Pacific Northwest. It was located right on the ocean, and I spent a good deal of time watching the tides come in and out. I was mesmerized by the power of the waves and the beauty of nature. The power of the water was amazing!

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Be Easy With Negative Self Talk

March 11, 2022 by Betty Ann Dean

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The Power of Our Words

Sometimes negative self talk comes from the best of intentions.

I was raised by parents who had a very strong work ethic. Having lived through the Great Depression, they were of the mindset that to get ahead one must sacrifice and work very hard. So it’s not too surprising that I inherited that same attitude about hard work. Throughout various careers in my life, I have been “all in”—reading, studying, attending workshops—whatever it took to excel in that career.

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Pink Trucks and Messages from Spirit

February 22, 2022 by Betty Ann Dean

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I have been intrigued by stories from people who received messages from Spirit for a very long time. I just didn’t think I was GETTING any of those messages for myself. A few years ago I read Pam Grout’s book, E2, and was delighted to see that she had a series of experiments I could do to recognize the presence of that guidance in my own life.

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