1) We are multi-dimensional beings and we operate from multiple levels of consciousness. 

2) Manifestation can be Magical AND it can be Messy!

Let’s talk about #1 today and #2 in the next post.

People think that just because they come up with a few intentional goals and focus on those goals, that THIS should be all they manifest in their lives.  BUT, we have an unconscious mind that emits a series of beliefs and emotions on a regular basis.  We also have a super-conscious or soul-mind with intentions we brought with us into this life.  It is not uncommon for us to be UNAWARE of the intentions (better said beliefs and expectations) of our unconscious mind, as well as our soul-mind.

So… as we go merrily along trying to manifest that which we want on a conscious level we may attract SOME of what we want, but may also attract some of what we don’t (or think we don’t).

Our job as conscious creators is to WELCOME ALL of it (rather than resist any of it) as an opportunity both to:

a) unearth the sabotaging effects of unconscious limiting beliefs so that we can dismantle them, transcend them, and bring more of ourselves into alignment with that which we consciously intend, and

b) reveal and explore our soul’s inspired intention (since our soul came to earth with our PURPOSE in hand) so that we can align our intentions with the grandest version of who we came here to be.

As we move more and more in the direction of ALIGNMENT – aligning ALL levels of consciousness we become more and more powerful manifestors.

So… for those of you who have wondered… Sonia, if you’re so good at manifesting, why does your life look like a mess these days (and believe me, it does!)?  Well…. it is because I’m going through the messy process of getting my conscious intention in alignment with my soul’s intention. 

You see, my soul had plans for me that are way bigger than I ever imagined.  As I began to own them the fullness of my soul’s intention for me, I’ve had to surrender to the alignment process.  And messy it has been….

More to follow!

Choose YOUR Reality! TM

Sonia

In other words, when life happens… do we react or do we respond?

Do you allow that person, place or condition to determine whether you will feel good or bad, encouraged or discouraged, hopeful or hopeless, peaceful or anxious?

As some of you know, life has presented me with opportunities to go to a whole new level of mastery in the realm of manifestation.  Go to: www.successforthesoul.com/beyond-loa to get the scoop.  Suffice to say that after 4 years of caregiving for my dying mother, her death, earthquakes in home and business life and now a divorce… I’ve had the opportunity to go deeeeeeeep in asking myself, “What DO you believe, Sonia?” 

My beliefs have not waivered, but my understanding and integration of them have deepened profoundly. 

Most recently, I’ve had the opportunity to practice LOOKING BEYOND the circumstances of my life, to focus on the TRUE nature of reality.  So… instead of seeing giant legal bills, emotionally reactive emails from people in my inner circle, seeming delays, obstacles and surprises in my personal and professional life… instead of seeing all of these things as “signs”… signs that I’m “doing well” with manifesting or “doing bad” with my consciousness… I look BEYOND my physical reality.   I wake up in the morning and declare:

I AM UNMOVED BY APPEARANCES.  I SEE BEYOND THE ILLUSION TO GOD, MY SOURCE OF INIFINITE WELL-BEING AND ABUNDANCE.  I SEE, EXPERIENCE AND ALLOW DIVINE TRUTH INTO MY EXPERIENCE NOW.  I AM HOME NOW.

It is a discipline, no question.  And my human self takes care of me in human ways…. big giant melt-downs by myself and with good friends, lots of thinking out loud with confidants, eating, sleeping, walking, pedicures, laughter… heck, I’m going line dancing tomorrow night!

And yet, the spiritual self must be nourished too… with contemplation of the HIGHEST TRUTH, with meditation to allow divine guidance, and with the steady practice of faith.  I am birthing something very big.  There is evidence of it all around me.  The feedback I’m getting form seekers all over the world confirms this.  And yet… the birthing process can be painful, scary and downright messy.

But when the dream is called forth, conceived and given life… there’s no turning back. 

Just one more PUSH Sonia!

Anyway… I got off on a tangent… but I’ll leave it be because I know some of you will relate.  For those of you who don’t… go grab the audios.  This will all make more sense.  They are now available at: www.successforthesoul.com/beyond-loa – They are free and they are powerful!

Choose YOUR Reality! tm

Sonia

However, beliefs, emotions, and attachments can be a pretty tricky sometimes.  The truth is that a lot of what can sabotage our sincerest efforts lies at the unconscious level and this is where energy healing can really help.

I’ve been utilizing energy healing in my work as a life coach since 1996 and been a recipient of energy healing even longer.  Because I know how powerful it can be, I’m always looking at how to best offer it as a support service to my clients.

With that in mind I’m happy to announce:

“The Success for the Soul Laser Solutions Package”
A 3-session energy healing experience which
activates powerful personal breakthrough’s QUICKLY!

And… because I wanted to make this as affordable as possible, I’m offering a special “Summer Break-Through Special Discount”

The first 30 PACKAGES are available at a two reduced rates. 

So, if energy healing is calling your name…. don’t hesitate.

To learn how energy healing can help you and read what many happy clients have to say, GO TO:

http://successforthesoul.com/discover-the-power-of-energy-healing/

Choose YOUR Reality!
Sonia

This is a very personal message from me to you, which I truly hope
you’ll take the time to read. It has turned out to be a bit long. I
hope you’ll print it out and read it over a cup of coffee or tea.
It seems that I’ve written this type of letter to you several times
in the past year and a half. The kind of letter that goes something
like… “Sorry I’ve been absent for a while, this is what’s been
happening, and… I’m back!” Well, for someone like me who has
identified a bit with herself on being the “pillar of strength” and
the “dependable one”, this recurring phenomenon has been a bit
frustrating to say the least.

And yet… now that I’ve been on this path where my only choice has
been to SURRENDER, ACCEPT, and ADAPT long enough to see a
bigger picture emerging, I’m here today to tell you that I have a
message for you. And that message is coming to you through the
experience of my life.

Before I get into the message, I’d like to give you some background
so that the message makes sense.

Anyone who has read my book or done any work through Success for
the Soul knows that I’ve prided myself on not only being able to
make my own dreams come true – big giant life dreams – but that I’m
pretty darn good at helping others make their dreams come true. And
the truth is that none of that has changed. Since 2002 my soul-mate
husband and I manifested an amazing life in wine-country Oregon, we
had two beautiful children after struggling with infertility, and I’d written
and published my dream book, which became a best-seller… to name
a few.

SIMULTANEOUSLY, life was presenting me with tremendous personal
challenges: In 2005 my mother had been diagnosed with lung cancer
and I became her primary caregiver for four years until she passed in
May of 2009. As I looked forward to healing and reclaiming my life,
extenuating circumstances triggered a series of “earthquakes” that
affected our sense of security and safety regarding our home life
(which, among other things included the joys of a legal dispute), and
most recently, in the wee hours of Easter Sunday morning, I discovered
that my marriage was ending, in a most shocking, unexpected and
painful way (by divorce not death).

At a time when my life’s work was taking off like a rocket, as Source
Energy was supporting me in reaching an international audience, as
new and improved coaching programs were coming on line… my
personal world was turned upside down.

As all spiritual beings living a human experience I had to give myself
the space to process the shock and pain. I was living a paradox…
part of me wanted the space and permission to make it all about
ME… to curl up into a fetal position, hide under the blankets and
disappear for a few months. While the grown-up part of me knew I
had to be strong for my children. I had clients who had entrusted
their hopes and dreams with me. I had financial responsibilities to
honor. I simply didn’t have the luxury to “go away”.

So, what did I do? I did what I’ve been doing, what I’ve been
teaching, and what I’ve been practicing for all these years. I turned
to Source. I turned to God. But I did it in a way and to a depth I’ve
never gone before. I turned it ALL over, really and truly ALL to God.
Every day. Every minute. Every care. Every question. Every decision.
Every concern. I turned over my need to know. My addiction t o
reasoning. My love of control. My desire for order. I turned over my
fears. My worry about the children. I turned over my business. My
clients. My finances. I turned over difficult conversations I needed
to have. It turned over my physical health and well-being.

I THOUGHT I had let God live my life for me and through me before.
But like this? Never.

With all of my God time, some things became clear very quickly.

Firstly, I KNEW WHY this was happening…

I HAD ASKED FOR IT.

You’re thinking to yourself WHAT?! How could you have possibly
asked for this? Well, this sort of thing happens ALL the time. We
set goals and intentions. We ask the Universe for change. But when
things DO change, we forget we asked for it! Not only that, but we
don’t like HOW the change is unfolding. We ask God for help, but
try to tell God how to do her job. (And don’t even THINK about
trusting God!)

As for me, what happened is that back in 2009 I had declared to the
Universe, “I want to KNOW that God is my Source. My ONLY. My
EVERY. My ALL! I want to get it at a cellular level, so that I no
longer have to try to convince myself of this. I want to move BEYOND
intellectual understanding to deep, spiritual KNOWING.”

So, what happened? I manifested the exact experiences I needed to
have no choice, but to turn to God for everything. Every external
structure in my life that I used to count on to feel safe and secure
was stripped away. With my mother’s illness, my freedom (my
ability to live life on my terms) was confiscated. When my home
life crumbled into a chaotic mess of conflict, threat, and
abandonment… the illusion that safety and security come through
external comforts vanished. And when my marriage ended, my
“religion of relationship”, and my earthly identity burned away to
ashes.

As a result, I was left with nothing but my relationship with and
trust in God. I knew I could be strong and loving for my children,
because there is just something super-human that gets activated
when a woman becomes a mother. But I had no idea how I could
possibly be present and helpful to my clients, let alone get
through each day. And yet, I had to. So, before each client
session, before each class, and before each Q&A session, I’d turn
everything over to God. I would say, “Okay God. The life-coach
formerly known as Sonia is no longer here. Work through me so
that I may serve this person in the highest way.”

I did this for EVERY single professional interaction and exchange,
and what happened was quite astounding. Not only would amazing
wisdom come through and my clients felt served, but I felt better.
Letting God work through me, FOR another, uplifted me. Of course I
alw ays knew about this phenomenon. But to experience it when it
took everything I had just to answer the telephone… this was a
whole new level.

And then… the feedback started coming in.

“Sonia, I don’t know what’s happened to you, but something is
different. I’ve never heard or felt you be so powerful.”

“Sonia, I got off the phone the other day crying, and I knew that I
had to have you as my coach for the rest of my life.”

And then… I started letting my clients know what had happened in
my life and the feedback continued.

“Sonia, I have no idea how, but what you’re bringing is more
inspiring, confident and clearer than I’ve ever heard from you.”

My response was always the same: I’m letting God work through me,
because there is nothing of “me” left.

Which brings me to why I’m writing this letter to you today:

As a result of this unfolding in my life, my work is changing. I
don’t know where it is going for sure, or for how long it will be
this way, but I’m clear about what I need to do right now. I
haven’t written an ezine or a blog post in two or more months.
Instead I’m being guided away from writing toward staying
connected with all of you in a more interactive, intimate way.
So… for a while, instead of providing my Soul Food electronic
newsletter as my primary way of offering tips, tools, inspiration
and information, I will be facilitating a Free LIVE Q&A Forum call
twice a month. This tele-conference series is called:

Beyond the Law of Attraction: How to Let God Work Through You

HERE ARE THE DETAILS:

What will happen on the calls?
The calls will be up to 60 minutes in length. I will begin by
delivering whatever inspired message seems to be coming through
at the time. (There’s a lot of that happening these days.) And then
I’ll open the lines up for Q&A. Anyone on the call can ask any
questions they have about personal success, healing,
transformation, manifestation, navigating the illusion that is our
physical experience here on earth, the law of attraction, letting
God work through you… things like that. My intention is and always
will be to answer questions and support those that are called to be
there in the highest way, as guided by Source.

Who Are These Calls For?

These Live Forums are for YOU, if…

• You feel a calling to something deeper or bigger in yourself or
  your life, but don’t know what that is or how to connect with it.
• You feel in your soul that life is about much more than
  “manifesting things” in your life.
• You read “My Story” about the unfolding experiences of my
  life in the past year-and-a-half and feel like you need to know
  more… (or my story resonates for you).
• You would like a chance to receive live support from me as a
  gift.
• You would like to connect with like-minded and like-hearted
  seekers.
• You’re curious.
• You feel that you’re supposed to be there.

What if I can’t make the times?
The calls will be recorded. Simply register by visiting the link
below. This will automatically place you on the email list which
we’ll use to send you the recordings when they are available. 
There is no obligation of any kind associated with registering. 
You’ll simply be on the mailing list which will update you
regarding the dates, times, telephone numbers and pass-
codes you’ll need to get on the call.

The first call is scheduled for Thursday, June 24th at 1:00pm
PACIFIC STANDARD TIME.  A tentative call schedule for future
dates will go out as soon as possible.

Please join us for “BEYOND the Law of Attraction: How to Let God
Work Through You”, by registering at:
http://www.successforthesoul.com/beyond-loa/

How long will this series last?  Will the audios be available later?
I have no idea.  This is an entirely new way of working for me.  I
hope you’ll join me in this glorious adventure!

What if I have other questions?
Please click on the link below for the full scoop. If you have
additional questions, my admin team would be very happy to help
you!

Email:  CustomerCare@SuccessfortheSoul.com
Phone: 503-961-1228

I hope you’ll join me and the like-minded seekers that you are
meant to connect with through this experience.

Beyond the Law of At traction: How to Let God Work Through You

Choose YOUR Reality! TM
Sonia : )

Wow!  Sorry I’ve been soooo out of touch on the blog front.  I’ve been teaching the Ultimate Manifestation Tele-series, since January and it has required a huge burst of creative energy!  Much more than I expected… turns out I didn’t have much energy (or time) left for writing.

But I’m coming back on line… both for blogging and my ezine soon… and I look forward to bringing some new manifesting food for thought with the rejuvenating energy of SPRING on the horizon.

Meanwhile, if you missed it, you can still get the audio recordings for the tele-series for a limited time.  The mp3 recordings will be available until I start my Ultimate Manifestation System Intensive in April (used to be boot camp).

So, if you’d like to take advantage of this VERY CONTENT RICH learning opportunities simply to to: http://www.UltimateManifestClass.com, REGISTER at the bottom of the information page, and your recordings will be delivered via email almost immediately.

The feedback has been so gratifying.  People are learning, applying and manifesting already!

Choose YOUR Reality! TM

Sonia

Please join me as I talk with Law of Attraction Expert and Radio host, Natasha Abudarham (all the way in Belgium!) on Monday, January 11th at 10:00am PACIFIC STANDARD TIME.

We’ll be talking about my favorite subject:  Why the Law of Attraction ISN’T working for you and how to get results, finally!

You can tune in LIVE by going to: http://www.LOAradioNetwork.com/natasha-abudarham.html.  And of course the show will be downloadable thereafter.

On a personal note, I met Natasha through our wonderful the-world-is-now-so-small internet technology, when she emailed me to ask if I’d be on the show.  Well!  It just so happens that we met in person at Lisa Sasevich’s Big Life Event in San Diego and had and INSTANT connection.  She’s so wonderful, fun, lively and powerful.  I hope you’ll take the opportunity to tune in to her wonderful life force!

Choose YOUR Reality! TM

Sonia

Christine has utilized numerous Success for the Soul services over the past few years to keep growing, expanding and making her dreams come true. For long-time Soul Food and blog subscribers you may remember her from when she left an unsatisfying job in corporate America to open her dream consignment store (click here to read an earlier success story).

More recently Christine completed her six month group coaching commitment (a predecessor program to the Ultimate Manifestation System Boot Camp) and we celebrated together a whole new level of success, fulfillment and growth!

“Sonia, in the past six months I have learned so much! With Source as my source, I can live and experience peace, love, joy and hope in the face of the same situations that were causing the constant anxiety. I’m living from flow, faith and joy which allows me to let go of attachment to specific outcomes. There is a shift in the way I am holding money – I’m more relaxed about and more trusting that there will always be enough.

As a result all sorts of abundance has manifested in my life and in my business! I found 2 great employees that are perfect for my business. I’m now able to spend 2 ½ days out of the store every week, with a lot more flexibility in my schedule.  Had 2 wildly successful events in my store. Am now paying myself from SISTERS earnings (a big milestone for any new business venture!). Took 6 trips away since January. And I have more connection to my community through events and joining women’s club.

My work with you has helped me grow into a new way of “being.” I feel more peaceful and joyful. I’m much more relaxed about my business, trusting that source is providing. And I live from a new place of service, feeling grateful all the time!

I can’t thank you enough Sonia! I so look forward to continuing the journey with you and allowing the next level of abundance to flow through and expand my life freely!”

Christine Johnson, Proprietor
SISTERS Consignment Couture
Sonoma, California, USA

If you’d like to learn more about how Success for the Soul can help you make your dreams come true, please contact my Executive Assistant, Erica at CustomerCare@SuccessForTheSoul.com or 503-961-1228.
Please note: There are just a few 2009 private coaching slots left before the programs and fee structures change for 2010. We are currently accepting applications for a very limited number of complimentary Get to Know sessions with Sonia. Contact Chris for more information.

Helene (name changed to maintain confidentiality) came to me ready to do her next level of healing work after a huge and challenging time of transition in her life. She had been suspended from her profession in the medical field after taking responsibility for a substance abuse problem. Now clean and sober (for 6 months) she was ready to discover a new level of well-being and creative power within her.

Helene’s goals as a Transformation Private Coaching Client included:

• To heal her body after a life-time of pain,
• Find inner peace, and
• Know her true purpose… all so she could ultimately move on to create the next chapter of her life from a place of wholeness, purpose and empowerment.

Although our work did not look the way she thought it would (it rarely does!), with trust and consistency she experienced powerful break-throughs and recently shared the following with me in her pre-session check-in form:

“I am inspired by endless synchronicities that keep me positive that I am on the best path for my Self right now. That this IS my purpose. I am inspired from somewhere to shop and eat more healthy foods and walk every day NO MATTER WHAT!!!

My energy is up! My body is healing. My mind and soul are merging to become focused and true. My entire life feels better since beginning with you. I am discovering a strength I am already in possession of – I must only claim it – that is amazing and ever present.

I am progressing in the ability to speak my truth to myself and to others. I am successful in listening to my Self and Source and responding from there rather than reacting to life situations. I am finding my Peace for more and more of each day. I am excited about this day and the days to come. That’s new for me.”

If you’d like to learn more about how Success for the Soul can help you make your dreams come true, please contact my Executive Assistant, Erica at CustomerCare@SuccessForTheSoul.com.

Choose YOUR Reality! tm

Sonia

There I found my tribe!  A group of like-minded and like-hearted spiritually-oriented entrepreneurs who seek to live their higher-purpose as changed agents, while exemplifying that one can give, serve and help others  WHILE being personally successful and fulfilled.  As a matter of fact, people who want to help others MUST be really good at with regard to self-care, finances and everything else.  Why? Because if you sacrifice your own well-being in the name of helping others, you can’t help others very well for very long, can you?  If your business isn’t profitable, if you can’t pay the bills, if you’re doing everything by yourself and that costs you health and time with your family… aren’t you defeating the purpose?

So, I invested in myself and my work by joining Lisa’s SASSY Mastermind Group.  SASSY is a play on Sasevich AND S.A.S. which is what we learn about: Sales, Authenticity and Success.  You see… one of the things spiritually-oriented professionals struggle with is how to share what they do, get paid appropriately WHILE remaining authentic and not feeling “salesy”… hence, SASSY!

Anyway… as a result of joining this mastermind, I’ve now begun to meet an extra-ordinary group of people.

I just met Veronica Karaman on our forum, and in a short time she has really impressed me!  Veronica offers a unique and eclectic blend of expertise: life coach, professional golfer, minister and relationship healer.  In getting to know her I learned of a free tele-class that really helps people absolutely have a different a positive experience with family members over the holidays.

After reading about her story and only listening to half of the audio, I KNEW I needed to let you know about it. 

This resource is a gem and Veronica teaches from personal experience and a wonderful well-spring of wisdom.

Check it out!

www.freshfamilyjoy.com

Choose YOUR Reality! TM

Sonia

Overwhelming Emotions… But Oh So Worth It!

Peggy, one of my private coaching clients has been on the powerful journey of owning and being supported in manifesting her big dreams of right livelihood, prosperity and the relationship of her dreams. Having ridden an emotional rollercoaster this past year, she recently shared some of the big breakthroughs occurring in her life.  A good reminder that realizing your dreams requires courage, commitment and perseverance… but it’s oh so worth it!

“I feel like things / energies are moving for me into the right direction. However, there has been so much movement it has been somewhat overwhelming. I feel like so many thoughts are going through my head and lots of different emotions are flying around.

There have been so many things that have occurred / changed /manifested! !!

There were position eliminations in my department and my position was eliminated, BUT I have the option of taking another position (in salary and title) with the company. If I choose to leave the company, I get a package worth about five months of my current salary. So this feels like an ideal situation.

My previous manager has reached out to me and offered to set me up with interviews / meetings at his new company, a very prestigious firm.

I found a position at a company in my dream industry that I believe I am very very qualified for; I am in the process of applying.

Had a lovely week with a friend of a friend. Meeting a lot of men.  Having opportunities to date…”

Peggy W.
Financial Analyst
Massachusetts, USA

I have just a handful of openings left in my private coaching schedule.  For a limited time, if you’d like to learn more about how private coaching can help you to manifest YOUR big dreams, you may apply for a complimentary Get to Know the Success of Your  Soul one-on-one session with me.  This is a highly powerful process that will help you get very clear about your next steps.  Please contact my Executive Assistant, Erica at CustomerCare@SuccessForTheSoul.com for more information.