Thoughts become reality. If you think it, it will happen. Worry is negative prayer. You draw to yourself, that that consumes your thoughts.
A friend asked me about Chapter 11 in Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich thinking it is New Agey and he's not sure about all that stuff.

More than new agey it is quantum mechanics/physics and works. the challenge is finding all the programs running deep within you that have nothing to do with conscious thought. I'll let you think about that. But here are the clues: If your child says, 'I need braces,' what are the first thoughts that race through your head? If your partner says, 'We should move to a nicer house,' what thoughts are the first to hit you? If a pal asks to borrow $25,000 but they aren't sure when/if they can pay you back, what goes through your mind?
Not things like, 'Hell no,' 'You must be out of your mind,' or 'Don't be ridiculous!' More like, 'Money doesn't grow on trees,' 'Do you think I'm made of money?' 'How hard would I have to work to earn that much money?'
You may really be surprised at what surfaces. Once you have a bit of a list, there are ways to dispel them.
I went through extensive training and am a certified theta therapist! Try finding info on that, that makes any sense! It is simply a process of going into theta brain waves, on purpose, to affect immediate or fast change, even on a cellular level. It was costly and time-consuming training and I have taught many people how to do it themselves to be empowered with their own health and well-being at a mere fraction of the cost.

Are you familiar with kinesiology? It is a method of testing your body as the body does not lie, fabricate or qualify truth. You can find out about your health and base beliefs through muscle testing and it is quite fascinating actually.
Now you may think this is of the devil, but I assure you it is science and it works and very simply, too! And I work on people remotely as we are all connected and do not need to be in the same room.
Not New Age, not religious, not voodoo, but science. Just science.
Aren't you glad he asked?!!!

#10 on NH's list is 'Truth is truth, regardless of a closed mind, ignorance or a refusal to believe!'

Live our lives out loud!

http://www.robthomasmusic.com/videos/featured/someday-5 I keep thinking about the line in this video about someday living our lives out loud. With billions of people on this planet, we can celebrate our differences, not expect everyone else to believe and be just like us. Just like me.

How dull would that be if everyone had 9 kids? If everyone were divorced? If everyone had lived with wealth and poverty? If everyone kept a cheerful disposition who would I cheer up? Who could I help with my experience if you all had the same experiences? Who could I congratulate on their marriage, anniversary if you were all divorced like me? Or if we were all the same age? How could I learn what is ahead for me to prepare and who would need me to help them through a trying time? And if we all believed the same ideologies and philosophies?

This might be interesting if we were all peacemakers but what if we were absolutely not? We would be at odds til the last man standing, as has been done over and over throughout history. Well perhaps, if we were all to be alike, we could choose to be peacemakers, celebrate our diversity and share. Co-exist and live together. Then we could live out loud. Be who we truly are living transparent lives in a gentler, friendly community planet.

I'm taking a moment to envision that for us all today. I picture us living together in peace and harmony. All of us. My friend Tawn has a bumper sticker on her car that says, 'God bless us, everyone, no exceptions.' I may not feel comfortable around those who wish I didn't exist because of my color, gender, or choices but I can wish blessings on them for softer hearts, kindness and peace

Can you picture it too? If we all live out lives out loud and picture peace we can draw it to us.

Thanks for a Great 2009 Planting Season!

Wow this season has been a crazy one with rain and bugs and mushrooms like they get every year in Seattle! Thanks for working with us! If you like, I will collect, clean and store your baskets at no charge, just let me know when you are ready!

In preparation for the 2010 growing season, you have choices.

1-Choose colors, plants now and pre-pay before Nov 15th for the deepest discounts and to hold the 2009 pricing. Just ask me and I'll put an estimate together for you!

2- Give me an idea of what you would like to do next year and give me a deposit to hold the 2009 rates. We can finalize later and pricing will depend on how far in advance we plan.

3- We can just figure it all out next year!

Keep this schedule in mind: I pre-order premium plants mid-November to cut costs I pass on. I pre-order again in December/January for a nice discount! I start some of my own plants in February and grow them in a greenhouse for 4 months before delivery. Beginning in March, I design and plant baskets and planters for Mothers' Day week delivery in most areas, June in Park City/Eden/Parley's Summit.

You're best pricing is now through November 15th and I will let you know when that will change.

I would love feedback on what you loved and what you would like to do differently. Every season has some things that work better than others. Wave Petunias didn't do as well as Cascades, so that is the main reason I am ordering earlier. They are premium plants. Bacopa was stellar this year as were the osteospermums and many varieties of the food plants, including the Heirloom Tomatoes.

We are also working on growing food for the homeless in Ogden and may have a facility to continue this effort through the winter months. This will also allow us to have your baskets filling out by delivery! Yay!

So what would you like to do for next year and would you like me to care for your baskets at no charge? Do let me know so I can schedule pick-ups the next couple of weeks.

Thanks again for a great 2009 season! Roxy, Tegan, Josh, Ian, Jennifer and the crew!

Venting on Poverty Here...

Unemployment seems to be the one thing growing like crazy in the country. My unemployment benefits ended last March. This and that odd job have kept food on the table, but much of what was my lifestyle is quite gone. The big house in Sandy where family and friends gathered at 3pm every Sabbath for Potluck BBQ's. Never knew who would show up with what yummy thing to eat or drink or how many of them would be there. Once we had people from 2 months to 72 years old, several races represented and more than heterosexuals in the sexual preference category! What fun! Live music on the deck and on 2 levels in my house... Good times... But...

Then a year ago last September, Hell-lllo Ogden! Sweet little 2 bedroom bungalow on 3/4 of an acre with 62 trees, quite bucolic and miles from ALL my friends and kids, except Randy and my daughters. Argh! That was tough for months! I never thought I would fit in in Ogden because I don't have a mullet. Crazy spiky hair like I gave birth to a gaggle of snowboarders, which I did!

A year later, it's okay that I live here, mostly. I have made friends, with hearts of gold, have beautiful flower baskets all over town and have a favorite spot or 2 to frequent. Tegan and her son, Matthew and Trevor's family moved up here to be by Mom! I do miss craploads of events I would attend if I weren't 50 miles away and I don't see a couple of my sons very often, Stephan and David. And I'm afraid if I stay here much longer my truck will need low profile tires! But back to poverty...

Seriously folks! 18 months of insanity! I have been around long enough to have been down most roads to the first bend. Generally people have hired me away from where I was! Til May 2, 2008! Bupkiss! I got too high on the totem pole and now people think I won't take jobs for 1/3 to 1/2 of what I was making and they are quite wrong. I even asked about an internship and they thought I was joking! I still have children to raise!!! 2 weeks ago someone on Twitter said he thought I was independently wealthy! Others think I have a rich husband who supports me! Ah the curses of having class!!!!

Why I'm Passionate About Social Media

My passion for Social Media has more to do with its multiple applications.

We know the basics, connect with somebody, anywhere using technology, but all the things you can accomplish are what is impressive! Companies can grab interest, engage in conversations, solve problems earlier on, tease something new then announce it.

Marketers, like me, can blow other people's horns like nothing else can do. We can reach more people in specific demographics and immediately. We can fine-tune our messages with immediate feedback.

Good causes can get to the very people who really care to bring awareness, trouble shoot issues, and thank donors and sponsors.

People who have lost touch can find each other and catch up. Those with a question, answer or other tidbit can find like-minded people.

Those on Social Media police their own. Bad behavior becomes obvious and mentioned and mentioned again. It provides a learning environment for growth, metemorphisis and change. Its options increase daily; to join in is easy.

Social Media used as a tool is the handiest, most versatile one, overall in your toolbox! It is dramatic and commanding and subtle and friendly. It moves things right now and later and even more later. Once something is started using social media it has a life of its own and will reach wherever there is interest and beyond.

Social Media is connecting people all over the planet, creating neighborhoods and communities of some of the nicest people in the world. It is quietly morphing us into creatures eager to learn, to help and to share. It literally is changing the planet into a more correct place to live, in peace, harmony and transparent truth.

Moms

I can share with you that even after your mom is gone, her influence is still viable. Both my parents are gone, but fairly often Mom’s words come to mind. And not just the don’t wear white shoes after Labor Day type rule! When life feels tough I see her face in my mind full of compassion and I know there was someone who knew my struggles and wanted the best for me. I see the pride in her face at my accomplishments, giving me the strength to go on with current endeavors. I know the challenges I have had as a mother, were similar to the ones she had. I have 9 kids, she had 11. She was very busy with her church and volunteer efforts. I’m busy working and raising kids and grandkids. She had to take care of Dad’s needs, I handle things myself and work to make up for my kids like of a father figure. She held up a luxurious but stiff life while I struggled to balance kids, house, job, school and whatever else seemed to be important at the time!

Not the same lives, but still difficult and gratifying.

And then there is the example I have of her in my mind, reminding me to sit up straighter, carry myself with dignity I may not feel at the moment and that a woman can handle anything with grace and aplomb.

Crazy Planting Season

This crazy planting season took over my life! It's already August and I've had 4 days off since April! We took a lucrative hobby and turned it into a business, roxycross designs llc. You should check out the videos on our youtube.com/roxycrossdesigns channel. I'm uploading them so fast I haven't edited the last few! You'll just have to turn the sound up and listen. Enjoy!