What do you need?
As we begin 2008, I’ve been flooded with emails from the various newsletters that I subscribe to on goal setting… how to set goals, how to stick to them… long-term, short-term, ‘on your terms’ goals.
It’s quite an adrenalin rush when I think about all the possibilities that await. I’m deeply excited… more so than any year before… especially with my 2008 theme, “for the JOY of it”, cheering me on.
But, what’s been showing up over the last couple of days is not so much about goals. It’s about needs. What do I need? What do I need to feel happy and peaceful and good about myself? What do I need to feel valued? What do I need to feel like my life matters?
Immediately my intellect screams, “You shouldn’t NEED anything. You are whole, complete and perfect exactly as you are.”
Ah yes… that’s the voice that NEEDS some quieting. While it is true we are whole, complete and perfect, parts of us need. And this neediness comes from a tender, vulnerable and beautiful place inside. Often I’m so quick to shut down my needs because I’m busy giving to others. I won’t admit that I need because just the sound of it, sounds selfish.
But there’s a calmer part of me that says, “Nurture the needs.” (I’m learning to listen to the calm voice… she’s my guiding light 
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So what do I need?
Hmmm…. Do I have to say it out loud?
Yes, Paula, you do.
Well, I need to be heard and witnessed. I NEED to create. I need to be rewarded (financially and otherwise) for my work and my work needs to matter to the world. I need to feel well… physically, emotionally, spiritually. And I need to be loved and adored. That’s the gold.
Just saying these brings me peace — especially when I see past my judgments of them. Your turn… What do you need?
Cuz here’s the secret… goals are just a fancy (more socially acceptable) way of saying, “Here’s what I need to feel good about myself.”
Get to the underlying need. Embrace it. We all need something.
Happy New Year Paula
Santa brought me and my loved one a Doreen Virtue Angel board. It is a beautiful opportunity to ask the Angels specific questions across many aspects of physical life
I have many ‘needs’ which I believe I need guidance with about career, money, home, my intimate relationships and so I sat down with the Angels last nite.
I asked if the way I am currently living is in line with my Divine Purpose……the answer was no
I was stunned and eventually came in the back door with my next question…..Are you saying that I am kidding myself…..the answer “Definitely”
Shit! I was devastated, and then quickly my head kicked in to suggest this was all hocus-pocus anyway.
I sat still for a few minutes and then said ” I dont understand, please show me” Rolled the dice and the answer was Source. I picked up the explanation book to read the expanded meaning of Source.
” The answers to your questions boil down to the fact that your Source for everything is within. Youve taken on the weight of this situation believing that you are the origin. This is amessage for you to release these situations to your true Source, which is the Divine wisdom in and around you. Give the situation over to Spirit. Know that infinite supply and answers await those who OPEN THEIR ARMS TO SOURCE. Allow Source to be the Mastermind that resolves these situations, and then keep your arms open to receive the gifts”
How perfect this was for me Paula, as Im amazed at how quickly I act and think like I am the origin
I am being inundated as well with others who offer me their way of success ( for a small fee) and their is something about these presentations that encourage a belief in the idea its up to me and the marketplace.
However I read most of these gurus bios and they are incredibly spiritual people who make their relationship with their Divine - primary. This just doesnt always come thru in their marketting
Hold the essence of your desires (or needs) in your feelings and expect good things to show up. I offer this to all, and re-mind myself as well
I am grateful for this opportunity to share Paula