February 11, 2007


EARLY EDITION:SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT &
SNIPETS OF LIFE

You can catch me LIVE tomorrow night, Monday, February 12, 2007 from
6:30pm-7:00pm on "Schmoozin' with Soshi". I'll be discussing how I started Samarra Am Management and the emotions under our finances. It'll show LIVE on tv in Manhattan and on the web everywhere.

Info to watch the show:
In Manhattan:

Channel 56 ( Time Warner)
Channel 84 ( RCN)

To watch online: www.mnn.org, there is a section that says what's on,
you click on the box that has Channel 56 and you will be able
to watch the show online.

To learn more about the host, Yolanda Shoshana, " The Kosher Soul Gourmet"
you can visit her incredibly fun and informative website and blog:
www.koshersoulfood.blogspot.com
www.koshersoulfood.com

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SNIPETS OF LIFE

I. Fragility of Life
Exiting the subway station, I see a white man with a very large round thing wrapped in plastic. It seems very heavy and burdensome. It's as long as the man is tall. A Japanese man is exiting. The white man carrying this heavy burdensome thing turns-not himself-to allow the Japanese man to pass-but instead turns the heavy burdensome thing. The Japanese man knowing the white man's intent was immediately enraged and lunged toward the man to yell. Again the white man simply turned his heavy burdensome thing-with force this time-it knocked the Japenese man off his feet, his glasses flying. The Japanese man shocked, rose and tried with all his might to get to the white man who the entire time never even looked at the Japanese man. He simply turned his "weapon" while looking straight ahead to his own destination. Barred by the subway gate and this heavy, burdensome enemy, the Japanese man had to settle for shouting "fuck you" as he picked up his broken glasses. Outside the station, as we waited for the light to change, I was struck by the tons of people passing us by who had no idea of the injury to soul, heart and spirit this man had just endured. He and I now standing on a busy New York corner-no external markings. Only broken glasses. What was there to do? Stare straight ahead at our destinations.

II. Nothing More to Say
A best friend-sister friend for ten years. We'd laughed, cried, studied, danced, talked about anything and everything together. Inseperable, we thought. What an evening to sit on the phone with you and have nothing to say. Worse. To know in my soul, what I had just said, had not been heard. We'd grown our seperate ways. Sister friend-inseperable we thought. We have nothing more to say.


III. Stuttin' and Free
Walking home one night there were 2 women and a beautiful little girl. The beautiful girl was at that age where thay want their parents but they also want their independence. A few times she let go of her mothers hand, to test the waters it seemed. The third time when she knew her mom would be there and was willing to let her go-we were on a sidewalk-visible-safe. She had been given permission and was ready to break free. The little girl took her chance. She ran at first. Then she decided in her newfound confidence to do the little girl strut. There is nothing like the innocence and freedom of an African-American girl of 5, confident and struttin'. Then a noise-someone unseen had closed a gate. FEAR. Instantly she stopped, unsure and afraid. As she retreated to the safety of her mom's grip, I smiled at having witnessed the sheer innocence and confidence of a beautiful African-American girl struttin' and free.



Moment to moment we never know where life will lead.


On your journey in the words of Mahatma Gandhi, always remember
"Where there is love, there is life."

Happy Valentine's Day to each of you!


Plan of Action:
Write your thoughts, observations, and/or poems every day this week.
For your eyes only: write, experience and process.

Recommended Reading:
Dreams of my Father:A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama
(Through his own story he truly displays how we are all connected-from Hawaii, America, Indonesia and Africa-we truly, are all one.)





SAMARRA AM MANAGAMENT EVENTS
Emotional Money Seminar
Monday,March 12, 2007
Burger Heaven Restaurant (has salads and veggie meals, too)
1534 3rd Ave (Between 86th and 87th Street)
Upstairs in private room.
Only $10.00.
6:00pm-7:00pm-Dinner and social hour
7:00pm-8:30pm-Emotional Money seminar
8:30pm-9:00pm-questions, sign up and social

For more info you can call me at 718-350-6095
or email me at samarra_am_management@yahoo.com


UPCOMING BLOG
Stay Tuned. In the next few weeks I'll be interviewing Sandra M. Bloom-volunteer for VITA(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) who will give expert advice to help us with our taxes.




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Copyright 2007

February 5, 2007



THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY COIN

I truly learned the importance of community.

At Healing One-On-One I had asked the presenters to prepare for 40-60 people. Six attended. I was still bursting with excitement. But there were 9 other business owners, a musician and production crew. I called the business owners in the room and announced that it was a very small crowd AND that everyone that was there was there for a purpose; that it was exactly as it was supposed to be. This community of business owners didn't flinch-they embraced those present, they embraced the excercises, they embraced the community and they embraced eachother. Because of that, it was a magical and inspirational evening. It was a circle of 17 total and every single one of us left with something that we didn't know we had been searching for. I GOT so clearly the importance of commuity and the people around you. I was positive but that would not have been enough. If even one or two of the others had been disappointed or upset and carried that energy through the evening, the magic would have been ruined for all of us. It is extremely important to know who you are surrounding yourself with. It is extremly important to know that who is in the room with you is in the room for your good, your health, your well-being. It only takes one energy to dampen the experience of an entire room. No matter how powerful and strong you are, you are only as good as those around you. Choose your community, friends, partners, lovers wisely! It can be the difference between experiencing magic or experiencing disaster.

There was a moment when there weren't people lined outside the door, as there were at the last two seminars, when my old voice of doubt and fear started to kick in. But at my core I couldn't deny that I was bursting with excitment. For a moment I allowed the old tape in my head to get worried and upset, but then I remembered the excitement of the participants as they registered and I knew they wanted to be there. I wanted to be there. So, I could spend my energy focused on those that didn't want to be there (truly my past-I always focused on what I didn't have) or I could practice my new pattern which was to focus on where I was and the excitement I felt in my core. I chose to quiet my mind and BE what I felt from my core. The evening was a dream. I chose a new pattern. And I was surrounded by a community of people that were supportive and wanted to be there. The result, magic!


Afterwards I took stock of what I'm up to for myself and this business. I looked at both sides of the coin. Magic is wonderful. So is abundance. So I'm putting a hold on "doing" and going back to the details-reading and going to a 16 week business course that will force me to write out a full busines, marketing and financial plan. From Healing One On One, I got a glimpse of exactly what I want my seminars to be. They cost more money. And I got a glimpse of what I don't know about business. I'm choosing that both can exist simutaneously. Time to buckle down and get to work on allowing magic and abundance to occur at the same time-every time. In a safe space, safely surrounded by a supportive community, choosing to focus on my core, I was able to experience magic AND without blame or making myself wrong- know I need to learn more about the details of running a business. If I want to take it to the next level, I have to go beyond what I know-making an idea happen (building communities living inspired, fulfilled and free) to what I don't know-building a lucrative business.

Choose your experience and community wisely-you and what your up to in the world are worth it!


Plan of Action: Take stock of those around you-your comnunity, your friends, even your family. Notice if they are always supportive-that doesn't mean they agree with everything you say-it only means no matter what happens they always are supportive of who you are as a person. Sometimes you may find that out of 20 people there is only one or maybe none. Know that when you know that you deserve to be supported those "friends" show up and the others begin to disappear.


Quote for the week:"
Fail is a verb...not a noun. Unfortunately, too many people think that when they fail, they become a noun and call themselves failures. (What we're taught in school-an A means... an F means...) If people can learn to learn from their mistakes, just as children learn to ride bicycles by falling off bicycles, whole new worlds will open up. If they go along with the herd of people who avoid making mistakes, or lie, or blame someone else, then they fail to take advantage of the primary way human beings were designed to learn...and that is through making mistakes and learning from those mistakes."
from Guide to Becoming Rich Without Cutting Up Your Credit Cards
by Robert T. Kiyosaki



Websites to check out:

www.richdad.com
www.wibo.com

www.landmarkeducation.com


SAMARRA AM MANAGAMENT EVENTS
Valentine's Day gathering at my home is cancelled.
That will be my first day in class embarking and embracing my new admitted love. Business.

March 12th-Emotional Money Seminar
Save the date.

UPCOMING EVENTSThe Women's Mosaic
LOVE YOUR SELF,
LOVE YOUR BODY!
Martini & Lingerie Party
Listen to Lingerie Fit Expert Lisa Cole as she talks about how improving your body image and self- esteem can be connected to lingerie and how it fits you!
Ladies Only.

DATE: Thursday, February 8th 6:30pm- 9:30pm
COST: $25 in advance; $30 at the door
INCLUDES: Martini's, Light Refreshments, Personalized Fit Consultation and Goodie Bag for the first 50 guests

SPACE IS LIMITED - BE SURE TO RSVP TODAY

400 East 50th Street
Suite 4H
New York, New York 10022
info@thewomensmosaic.org
http://www.thewomensmosaic.org


Laraaji Venus Nadananda
GONG TONE MEDITATION
When: Saturday, February 10, 2007
Where: @IYI 227 w 13TH
Time:1:15-3:15PM
Cost: $24

RSVP 212/929.0586 (Gong)

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Any affirmations, suggestions, requests, job notices, teleseminars or events please email me at samarra_am_management@yahoo.com.

Any comments regarding any of the weekly "Emotional Money" issues please post and join in the conversation.

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Copyright 2007

January 29, 2007

YOUR TURN


When I first launched Emotional Money I discussed wanting to connect the dots. The dots of past to present, emotions to money, person to person, person to emotion, community to community... (see September 3, 2007) Healing One-On-One was exactly what I'd seen in my head when I first envisioned Samarra Am Management. Live music in the background, many inspiring conversations going on at the same time amidst lit candles and dimmed lights. It was perfect. Thank you production team Charlotte and Emily! Thank you "Healers" Kristina, Claire, Caitlin, Jonathan, Mike, Joanna, Dawn and Maria! Thank you for your beautiful music and energy Laraaji! Thank you to each of the participants!
Together we, as one, created and enjoyed a truly inspiring and magical evening!
Thank you!


Lord knows I can go on and on. There are so many things to talk about on this crazy roller coaster ride called "life." However, as we close the first month of January 2007, I'd like to check in with you. When I started Emotional Money, I envisioned readers chatting on the blog sharing their experiences and stories. Every week I receive an email from someone sharing their story or expeirence because of what they read on the blog. Thank you so much. It means the world to me to hear from you. Dots and connections, though not as I imagined - are being made. As I move forward to further solidify the foundations of Samarra Am Management, to continue connecting the dots, I would like very much to hear from you. If you have been a customer, a reader of Emotional Money or attended any of the seminars; Free Your Financial State of Mind, Adventures in Abundance and/or Healing One-On-One, please take a few minutes to fill out the evaluation below.

(If you want to remain anonoymous you can post it on the blog under a different name. Otherwise you can email it back to me at samarra_am_management@yahoo.com.)

It's your turn! Ready, Get Set, GO!

How did you find out about Samarra Am Management?


Have you been a customer, a participant at one of the seminars and/or a reader of Emotional Money?




What did you enjoy most about the coaching/seminar/the blog entry?




What did you think needed improvement in the coaching/seminar/blog entry?




Would you attend a seminar if it was $25-$50? Why? Why not?



Has the cost of a seminar/coaching session kept you from signing up? Why or Why not?




If you read Emotional Money do you prefer personal accounts, interviews or both?




Do you find the listings of other events and websites useful?




What topics would be of interest to you? Seminars and/or blog entries?





Additional comments:



Please fill out and return by next Monday! This will be very helpful to ensure that I design workshops and packages that are exactly what you're looking for.
Thank you for your support.

CALL TO ACTION: Each step you take toward your personal passions the more barriers, resistance, naysayers and fears may arise. The key is always to stop, breath and note what is coming from your core. Trust it, Live it. Be it. It will never steer you wrong. TRUST IT! LIVE IT! BE IT!

SAMARRA AM MANAGEMENT EVENT:
Valentine's Day-if you're SINGLE and looking for something to do, I'm having a pot luck at my home in East Orange, NJ. (only 3 stops away on NJ Transit from Penn Station) Come meet my kitties Panther and Princess-who will shower you with nothing but love and affection. Enjoy a great view of the sky and lets enjoy some wonderful conversation and fun! Please call me at 718-350-6095 or email me at samarra_am_management@yahoo.com to RSVP. 7:00pm-9:00pm.

EMOTIONAL MONEY SEMINAR
Save the Date: March 12th
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UPCOMING EVENTS

WomanVision
Candlemas Celebration: Embrace Your Shadow
Which parts of yourself have you hidden away?
What would your life be like if you embraced ALL of yourself?

When: Thursday, February 1st at 7pm
Where: Roy Arias Studios, in the Time Square Art Center, 300 W43rd Street
Reservations Required: RSVP to info@womanvis.com or 212-501- 3892
Investment: $20 pre-registration; $25 at the door
To learn more visit www.womanvis.com

The Women's Mosaic
LOVE YOUR SELF,
LOVE YOUR BODY!
Martini & Lingerie Party
Listen to Lingerie Fit Expert Lisa Cole as she talks about how improving your body image and self- esteem can be connected to lingerie and how it fits you!
Ladies Only.

DATE: Thursday, February 8th 6:30pm- 9:30pm
COST: $25 in advance; $30 at the door
INCLUDES: Martini's, Light Refreshments, Personalized Fit Consultation and Goodie Bag for the first 50 guests

SPACE IS LIMITED - BE SURE TO RSVP TODAY

400 East 50th Street
Suite 4H
New York, New York 10022
info@thewomensmosaic.org
http://www.thewomensmosaic.org


Laraaji Venus Nadananda
GONG TONE MEDITATION
When: Saturday, February 10, 2007
Where: @IYI 227 w 13TH
Time:1:15-3:15PM
Cost: $24

RSVP 212/929.0586 (Gong)

________________________________________________________________________

Any affirmations, suggestions, requests, job notices, teleseminars or events please email me at samarra_am_management@yahoo.com.

Any comments regarding any of the weekly "Emotional Money" issues please post and join in the conversation.

To unsubscribe to "Emotional Money" weekly ezine type in subject line "unsubscribe Emotional Money." To unsubscribe to all notices regarding Samarra Am Management events type in subject line "unsubscribe Samarra Am Management."



Copyright 2007

January 22, 2007

HEALIN' TIME!

"REMEMBER"
Excerpt from a song by S. Ball
(c) 2001 by permission

. . . It's the challenge of our lives/to hear the voice of love
all around us/and within us/beneath the noise of mock and doubt
Remember who you are.


It's the simple things.
On Friday I woke up like any other day. I had 45 minutes to play with the kittens before catching my train-I looked out the window and instantly lit up like a Christmas tree. Beautiful snowflakes were falling from the sky and the street, cars and trees were covered in fresh pure white snow. I was out the house in 10 minutes, excited with my big boots, winter coat, scarf and gloves. A big smile on my face as I walked through the falling snow with glee.

I was baking some french fries in my oven. I had a piece of aluminum foil in the boiler portion of the oven and the baked butter from my daily bagel caused my fire alarm to disturb my very peaceful evening. I grabbed my fan and the instant I turned it on the glaring noise stopped. I was amazed how quickly peace was restored. Just like the snow caused me to be instantaneously filled with glee, the movement of the air from the fan caused the noise to stop instantly. It only takes a moment for something to send us skipping or send us screaming. Moment to moment we just never know.

Tonight at Ripley Grier Studios there will be moments where in an instant a one-on-one session will answer a question you've been asking for years, the healing ritual will sooth a forgotten pain, or you'll meet someone that reminds you of someone you once knew and you'll become fast friends. Maybe you'll come and simply enjoy meeting many people who are on a similar journey as you. Maybe you're curious and would like something to do. It only takes a moment. There are only a few slots left for the one-on-one portion of the evening. But once they fill up, I've now added an additional group event-chakra balancing. Either way-healing time and fun is the order of the evening. The order of the year. We are often taught to be healed means there is something that has to be wrong. But sometimes there is nothing wrong, we are just continually told that there is supposed to be. But the first definition of healing in the Random House College Dictionary is "to make whole or sound". I was perfectly fine the other morning and when I saw the snow it only made me feel even better. I was fine before the alarm glared but after the fan blew away the disturbance I was now consciously aware of just how much I had been enjoying my peace. "Healing" can be what occurs from a wound or it can be an experience that causes you to feel even better.
Healing One-On-One is designed for the individual, whatever reason you choose to show up, it will be a healin' that will be FOR and ABOUT ONLY YOU!
I hope to see you tonight for some Healing-One-On-One.

We'll begin with a healing ritual done by:
WomanVision (www.womanvis.com) creates unique and powerful experiences for women of all ages and backgrounds. Co-Directors Dawn Copeland and Joanna Lindenbaum connect women to their spiritual center and their personal power. Dawn and Joanna also maintain private life coaching practices that integrate mind, body, and spirit. They help women and men break through obstacles to create everything they want for their lives.


Healers in Alphabetical Order:

Magaly Colimon-Cahlou Wellness, LLC-inner and outer beauty...naturally
Chakra Balancing/Healing, Warm Spirit Body Care Soother Organic Body Mousse
mcolimon@aol.com

Caitlin FitzGordon fell in love with yoga shortly after she moved to New York City in 1995. She loves the flow of vinyasa and the beautiful precision of Anusara and Iyengar. Caitlin credits yoga with keeping her healthy and with giving her the strength and courage to give birth to her daughter, Ida. She was born at home September 12, 2005.
www.brooklynyoga.com

Jonathan FitzGordon has been practicing yoga since 1995 and has been teaching since 2000, having studied with some of the yoga community's leading teachers. He developed The FitzGordon Method in order to help people take yoga off of the mat and into their daily life. The program synthesizes years of inquiry and practice during which Jonathan studied unique forms of bodywork such as Body Mind Centering, Rolfing, Alexander Technique, cranial sacral therapy and more. The program is greatly influenced by the Universal Principles of Alignment as created by John Friend of Anusara Yoga.
www.brooklynyoga.com


Mike Lesser takes on the issues of your home using Feng Shui, Instinct
and You. Every Space has it's own life and often reflects what is
going on inside you. Learn how to un- suffocate your space and
yourself by de-cluttering, re-organizing and re-arranging. Isn't it
time for you to become "Spatially Aware"?
www.thehealthyplan.biz


Kristina Leonardi-Aligning your work with your essential self and unique talents and abilities creates a sense of peace and calm that allows for internal healing to permeate every aspect of your life. Discover Who You Are and What Are You Supposed to Be Doing with Your Life with Kristina Leonardi, life coach and founder of The Women's Mosaic.
www.thewomensmosaic.org


Joanna Lindenbaum,MA
combines her experiences as a coach, dialogue facilitator, and ritualist to guide women to their inner wisdom and their power. She is Co-Director of WomanVision (www.womanvis.com), as well as a life transition coach for both women and men.


Moi-33 and Finally Free

Claire Posada, LMT, has been studying Jin Shin Jyutsu since 1994 and
has been a massage therapist since 1998. She was a professional dancer
for many years and her various injuries introduced her to the wonder
and joys of bodywork. She is also trained in the Vodder method of
Manual Lymph Drainage, and loves learning about the body from different
viewpoints and having different tools to help others. She has a private
practice on the Upper West Side, in Cold Spring, NY and has been
working in the Lower Manhattan school districts providing stress
reduction techniques to teachers and administrators since 2003.
cposada@verizon.net


Maria Sacks
Holistic Health Counselor,
Master’s Degree in Education,
23 years teaching experience
I work with people interested in incorporating healthy foods, regular exercise, and stress management into their lives. Together, we customize a plan for your Primary Food – career, relationships, spiritual practice, and physical activity – to introduce balance and fulfillment into your life. When we are truly nourished in these areas, what we eat becomes Secondary Food. I assist my clients as they discover their talents and their innate ability to live life authentically. I invite you to look at your life from a new perspective – one of balance, strength, vitality and joy.
mariasacks@optonline.net


An evening you will not want to miss!
HEALING ONE_ON_ONE
Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th Avenue-16th Floor
(Bet. 36th & 37th)
Pre-register and save at www.geocities.com/samarra_am_management@yahoo.com
$20 IN ADVANCE $25 AT THE DOOR.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

CALL TO ACTION: SHOW UP!
Pay attention to what instantly fills you with glee!

Valentine's Day-if you're SINGLE and looking for something to do, I'm having a pot luck at my home in East Orange, NJ. (only 3 stops away on NJ Transit from Penn Station) Come meet my kitties Panther and Princess-who will shower you with nothing but love and affection, enjoy a great view of the sky and lets enjoy some wonderful conversation and fun! Please call me at 718-350-6095 or email me at samarra_am_management@yahoo.com to RSVP. 7:00pm-9:00pm.

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Any affirmations, suggestions, requests, job notices, teleseminars or events please email me at samarra_am_management@yahoo.com.

Any comments regarding any of the weekly "Emotional Money" issues please post and join in the conversation.

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Copyright 2007

January 15, 2007


FLOUNDERING AROUND-WHAT ARE YOU GIVING YOUR ATTENTION TO?

"Why does my saying no to it mean saying yes to it?"

"When you give attention you desire and say yes to it, you are including it
in your vibration. But when you look at something you do not want and say no
to it, you are including it in your vibration. You cannot exclude anything
that you are giving your attention to."
By Esther & Jerry Hicks Ask and It Is Given
Thank you Paramjit for sharing this quote and for EVERYTHING!
(www.pmahli@suncommunicationsgroup.com)


This weekend has been very interesting. I had to get my kitten neutered. "Oh, for the males-snip, snip, Just pop them right out, it's nothing." But, I pick up my very strong-willed Panther to find his eyes unfocused and his head bobbing-he's trying to get up, but can't. He lifts himself then flops to one side, lifts himself, flops to the other, lifts himself travels for a few feet without his legs somehow and starts the process all over again. I try to explain to him to just go to sleep and wait until the medicine wears off(for some reason he doesn't hear me) and he continues flopping and thudding for hours. I'm reminded of many of the conversations I've had this week with myself and with my customers. We know we want abundance, we know we want our lives to be "different," "better" but we flop around from one solution to the next wondering why we keep getting the same results. We have our intellectual justifications and with each new solution-none of which causes us to take responsibility for our own actions-we keep floundering around. Panther's intention was to walk, my intention to get out of debt in a year, my customers to break old financial patterns that haven't gotten them the abundance they desire. For hours Panther expounded lots of energy when he could have been peacefully sleeping. He is an animal, so their extincts are strictly about survival (which is why with my new female kitten I had to get him neutered as soon as possible.) Mine to get out of debt in a year. When it comes to myself, I'm an extremely impatient person, I set my goals and want them yesterday so I don't make concrete plans. A habit. I've learned over and over from my customers, we can not see our own habits that really keep us from getting everything we desire. I realized, how can I ask my customers to step out of their habits-take a chance and watch what happens-when I wasn't willing to. So I did-I hired my own my financial advisor. What do I want? Wealth. My advisor recommended a plan based on my income that would start a cash reserve, life insurance, long term disability, 401k, savings, investement and get me out of debt. With this plan-it will take me three years to get out of debt. WHAT?! I was devastated. But once I pushed through that emotion-what am I up to? I'm up to creating wealth, abundance and security. Getting out of debt isn't the only line that will create that. It will certainly make me feel better but as my attention is going only to "getting out of debt"- a habit, what else is being ignored. Being patient and building based on a plan outside of my habits is what it will take to stop my impatient floundering.

I've had customers that have worked with me in the past who have returned and forgotten that when they pushed past their resistance that was when they were able to reach their goals. I've had people I've coached this week that have noticed their patterns based on their past emotions and have decided there must be another way besides trying something outside their comfort zone. When we do the same actions we get the same results. I know to accept what my advisor laid out because I am continously reminded in my business what happens when we choose our own way and what happens when we push past resistance and experiment with something new. Despite how "hard" it seems in the moment. I've watched my customers push through and call me with excitement because of what resulted. They got beyond what they thought was possible. We think the "hard" is concrete-it's simply "hard" because it's not familiar.

Eventually Panther, the next morning was able to walk again. But he looks very tired and worn. It's not to say we won't reach our goals but what's the cost to our spirit, souls, dreams and desires? In honor of MLK day Martin Luther King Jr. could have put all of his attention toward what he'd always seen and heard and been told about who he was. But he didn't. He put all of his attention and intention toward what he believed was possible. His actions based on his belief cost him his life-his physical life. What we don't know or forget is that our floundering in our habits is costing us our lives, too. Our spirit is the basis for the physical-Martin Luther King Jr's body is gone and has been for a long time but his spirit lives on. We think because of our past -where in many cases we're taught or we learned that who we are and what we want isn't important-we think that cost isn't important. Our lives, spirits, wishes and dreams are everything. What are you giving your attention/intentions to? What is the cost? We, unlike my beautiful kitten Panther, have a choice.


CALL TO ACTION: What are you giving your attention to?
Now, what have you really wanted to give your attention to that you haven't or won't dare to. This week JUST DO IT! Watch what happens.

Recommended Reading:
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, M.D.
On My Own Two Feet by Manisha Thakor
(www.myowntwofeet.net)


SAMARRA AM MANAGEMENT EVENT
Healing One-On-One next Monday!
9 (choose 7) opportunities to meet one-on-one and talk about YOU for only $20.
Monday, January 22, 2007, 7pm-10pm
520 8th Avenue (bet.36th & 37th)
(healing ritual, financial consultation, yoga, nutrition, life purpose, life rhythms and much more)
Preregister today at http://www.geocities.com/samarra_am_management
Call 718-350-6095 or email samarra_am_management@yahoo.com
Join us for celestia, gong music in a room with lush purple curtains!



UPCOMING EVENTS:Free Teleseminar
email: jacquette@sterlingchoices.net
phone: 212.807.9599
web: http://www.sterlingchoices.net
Featuring: Colette Ellis, founding principal of InStep Consulting
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Time: 8:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: No Fee
Were you disappointed with your 2006 bonus?
Are you looking to develop a bonus strategy for 2007?
Do you know the common bonus myths; are you unwittingly following them?

On - Wednesday, January 17 - Jacquette Timmons will interview Colette Ellis. Ms. Ellis will share her insights on the bonus planning process and the principles of her COMPETENT advantage (tm) system to help you increase your chances of getting the bonus you want in 2007. Specifically, she will focus on how to leverage your unique communication style, personal and professional strengths and on how to channel your energies on the right people and projects.


The Womens Mosaic/WomanVison
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:30 - 9:30pm
TWM Women's Circle
New Year, New You! Ignite Your Passions for 2007
Come gather with the ladies of both TWM and WomanVision, as we co-sponsor this Women's Circle to start 2007 fueling the fire of your passions! What is the one thing you long to accomplish or step into by December 31, 2007? Where will you direct your attention and passion during this upcoming year? Join us for an experiential, all-woman's evening as we vision and clarify what we want for ourselves in the New Year. We will tap into our hearts' deepest desires and re-connect with the passion that we need to get what we really long for. Be prepared for a spirited and fun evening - you'll connect with your inner wisdom and leave excited and energized.
COST:$20 at the door (TWM member discount as per level)
www.thewomensmosaic.org




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Copyright 2007

January 8, 2007

FIRST: BE WHERE YOU ARE

It's the second week of the New Year. Many of us have given up already on our resolutions for the entire year because of our actions in the first week. Have you ever asked yourself why am I still doing the same behaviors? Why is my career, relationship, my finances not where I want them to be? In most cases. The answer is yes. You've asked yourself over and over again and each time you think you've figured it out. And you look up and the relationship, the job, finances are all still the same. The reasons we do what we do are based on the past. And it's so familiar that we keep doing the same actions even when intellectually we "decided" we aren't going to. The key is to first be honest about where you are. Do you have unopened bills that you've been avoiding for months but you say, "financially things are excellent?" Do you know you're not really happy in your relationship but when your partner asks, "are you happy?" you smile and say "yes, everything is great"? Do you say you're happy with your career/job/business and you know you haven't been inspired or excited in years? It's impossible to truly get what you want until you've taken into account where you are. I think we've been trained to not be where we are because there is a fear and hopelessness mentality. "Why bother looking because it's just the way life is?" But it is not true. I can't tell you how many times when I sit with my clients and when we work through the past emotions-where they are-and begin dealing with the numbers they always have a surplus. But they never dared even find out because their emotional past based in fear and hopelessness tells them to continously avoid where they are. The avoidance (looking over/back) and/or always wanting more (looking over/forward) denies us getting in touch with where we truly are. Where we are is the only key to consistently breaking old familiar patterns and attaining the abundance and joy that is right within our reach.
Get out of your own head.
Stop believeing you're all alone.
Be in communication with others. (Hire a coach, go to a workshop, talk to someone you admire and ask questions-surround yourself with positive messages and positive people. For many, family and friends have been the most negative. So try something different-don't share your ideas and wants with them.)


Call To Action:
First-Be Where You Are!
Second-Surround Yourself with Positive Messages and Positive People!
You are not alone!

Thank you Joanna Goodrich from Best Coaches Inc for sharing this story:

Beyond Marketing by Joe Vitale - You are Here
Yesterday I drove into Austin and met with the staff who run
my Miracles Coaching program and my Executive Mentoring
Program. In the morning The Today Show called, wanting information on
my forthcoming book, Zero Limits.

That's pretty big, but not as big as the news that came later.

At lunch with the staff, I stood up and told them something
that I felt inspired to share.
I put a dot on the whiteboard on the wall and circled it.

"You are here," I said.

I told them the whiteboard is like the map at the mall where
all the stores are listed and a little box says "You are
here" to give you your bearings.

"Where do you want to go from here?" I asked.

"Up," someone said.

"Off the whiteboard itself," someone else said.

"This is all good," I went on. "You all want to move up. You
want more sales, more results, more wealth. Right?"

They all agreed.

I then put another dot on the board, way up at the top of
it, and circled it.

"That represents where you want to go," I said.

I then asked the key question, "How do you go from where you
are to where you want to be?"

They were quiet for a moment, but then began saying things
like "Take a straight line," and "Do one thing at a time,"
and "Make more sales calls," and so on.

"That's all good," I said. "Those are all practical answers.

I added, "I'm going to tell you what I think is the greatest
secret to manifesting whatever you want."

They were quiet, not sure where I was going with all this.

"Does anyone want to know what the secret is?" I asked.

They all burst out laughing. They definitely wanted to know.

I pointed at the little "You are here" dot and said, "The
secret to getting what you want is to totally appreciate
this moment. When you are grateful for this moment, then
whatever is next for you will bubble up out of this moment.
You'll be inspired to take action of some sort. That will
lead you up. But the only way to get to the upper dot is to
live in this dot with gratitude."

That's the key to success, I explained.

It's wanting more without needing more.

I went on and on about being grateful, and how it leads to
that upward climb. Most of us aren't happy right now,
thinking we will be happy when we get to that other dot. But
the great joke is that when you get to the other dot, you
won't be happy. You'll be looking for another dot on the
map. You'll use unhappiness to whip yourself forward. The
thing is, it doesn't have to be that way.

The group got the message. They shook my hand. Smiled.
Showed light in their eyes. Walked away with a spring in
their step.

Now here's the really juicy part.

I got a phone call right after that meeting. It was Suzanne,
my assistant. She almost never calls me, and she knew I was
in a meeting. So I knew this call had to be important.

I took the call and to my delight I learned that Oprah's
people wanted my media kit. Oprah's folks are considering me as a guest for a show.
Oprah!
Now get this: I was happy in the moment. As I'm happy, the
next moment brings it's own rewards. As I'm happy in that
moment, it too gives birth to more joy.

All you have to do is embrace the dot that says "You are
here" and do what it tells you to do.

And when the phone rings, answer it!

Ao Akua,

Joe Vitale
http://BeyondManifestationWeekend.com

When you take into account where you are-
whether it makes you cry or makes you smile:
Authentically be where you are-That's the first step.
I repeat:
Get out of your own head.
Stop believing you are all alone.
Be in communication with others. (Hire a coach, go to a workshop, talk to someone you admire and ask questions-surround yourself with positive messages and positive people. For many, family and friends have been the most negative. Try something different-don't share your ideas and wants with them.)

OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET AND BE AROUND POSITIVE PEOPLE


Samarra Am Management Events:
For Women Only This Wednesday
Emotional Money Dinner Seminar
Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership
Wednesday, January 10, 2006
6:30-8pm $10
770 Broadway (East 4th & Broadway)
Must RSVP 646-495-6060
or call me at 718-350-6095
Cost: Free to paid members, $10 for non-paid members
For more info visit www.woodhull.org
(click on "programs" then click on "dinner seminar")
Please RSVP for this event as seating is limited.


Healing One-On-One Seminar-10 opportunities to
meet one-on-one and talk about YOU for only $20.
Monday, January 22, 2006
7pm-10pm
520 8th Avenue (37th & 8th)
(financial consultation, yoga, nutrition, life purpose, life rhythms and much more)
Preregister and pay now at http://www.geocities.com/samarra_am_management/index.html
RSVP 718-350-6095 or email samarra_am_management@yahoo.com


UPCOMING EVENTS:
TONIGHT
Andre & Judy de Zanger
IDEA CAFE Jan 8th, Monday Night. You are invited to an "IDEA CAFE"
where you can - Explore new Ideas, Re-invent Yourself and your Business
and meet some great people. We will meet on Jan 8th (Monday night) from
6:00 to 7:00 for dinner and Networking and the session from 7 to 9. We
will be exploring “The Typology of AHA” - the 4 Quadrants of Creativity
and INVENTIUM , an Inventing Card Game, which can give you an answer
to almost any problem. So bring a personal or business problem and see
what these creative tools can do for you.
Burger Heaven Restaurant 1534 3rd Ave (Between 86th
and 87th Street)RSVP at 212 289-8856
or creativityinstitute@juno.com Cost $10

WOMAN VISION
January 13th at 10am FREE
Woman's Workshops: Sparking Your Fire
Children's Aid Society, 219 Sullivan Street (bet. Bleecker & W.3rd)
Are you ready to discover parts of your life you want to live more fully?
to claim your unique power & potential?
WomanVision is hosting this event for women to explore their whole,
juicy and sacred selves. During this evening, you will experience the
power and potential of an all-women's circle. You will have the
opportunity to make time for yourself, embrace the fullness of your
life, and explore the areas that you are ready to change!

This is an opportunity to discover and explore all of the things you
want to create in your life. It is also an opportunity to be
introduced to Journey to Yourself - our 6-month empowerment program
for women that begin in mid-January.

Reservations Required: RSVP to info@womanvis.com or 212-501-3892

And remember...Just a few spaces left in the Journey to Yourself
Experience. Are you ready to take your life to the next level?

www.womanvis.com/journey.html



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Any affirmations, suggestions, requests, job notices, teleseminars or events please email me at samarra_am_management@yahoo.com.

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Copyright 2007