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An 'Agripreneur' is Born Through Clutter Clearing, Setting Intentions and Visualization
"I didn't anticipate during my goal setting for 2009 that my husband Jon and I would be changing our lives before the year end. During the year. we worked on clearing clutter from our home and life and appreciating our home, community and each other. We loved our backyard wildlife, visiting our local farmers and eating sustainable, clean food. One day after a farm visit to Elberton, Ga., we imagined our life on a farm. We visualized what that would look like and feel like. We started looking at farm properties. We raised our vibrations and focused only on the features of each property or house we liked, rather than those we disliked. Of course, those features were attracted to us. Eleven weeks after we imagined a life in the country, we were owners of a new home with 11 acres and access to many more only six miles from our friends in Elberton! I have made plans for retirement and a new career as an "agripreneur." Whoo hoo! What a fun ride!"
Cathy Payne
www.OurNaturalLife.com
'I Created a Vacuum and the Universe Responded'
"I thoroughly enjoyed Divine Wisdom at Work because of its substantive content. Your book is not merely your rendition of 'do these things and wait for success.' You clearly have done extensive research. One might even say scholarly research. What you present is solid, engaging, exciting and practical. There were moments when I chuckled simply because I understood the truth of your concepts yet I realized I had not done well in applying the principles in my life. I did. Change occurred. Positive energy in greater abundance poured into my life. 'The Universe abhors a vacuum,' you are fond of saying. I cleared my desk top, made room for more projects and organized my files. I created a vacuum and the Universe responded. New clients and new projects have come calling."
Tim Morrison. President
Write-Choice Services, Inc.
Atlanta Artist Uses Affirmations and Visualization
to Attract A New York Gallery
"Tricia, your newsletters are always inspiring and I look forward to reading them every month. Each one brings a special gift and I'm able to put it to use in my life right away. Two gifts that I have been trying to apply--it's a process, you know--are affirmations and visualization, I find it helps to start my day off with a positive affirmation and to write in a journal positive visualizations of what I want for my life. As an artist, this has been very helpful to me. In fact, affirming and visualizing has helped me achieve a lifelong goal--my first artwork is now in a New York gallery!"
Jacqueline Allison
www.jacquelineallison.com
'Gut Check' Helps Decision Making
"I have been remiss in not telling you sooner how much your book means to me. After the initial ‘awakening,’ I fell back into my old habits and forgot a lot of the knowledge this little book holds and how much peace it offers. I was tight as a drum and doubting everything I did. I’m back to reading a little bit every morning, and it has such a calming, empowering effect. For example, trusting my intuition by doing your ‘gut check’ exercise has helped me make better business decisions. You are a very wise woman and I am so thankful that I met you and heard you speak. I bought your book without a clue as to how much power was in there, particularly the power to help me. Thank you!”
Mimi Schroeder, APR
Max Communications
Book Inspires Business Creation
"I read your book twice and heard you speak several times. A lot of my tenacity to start my own professional organizing company for the home and small business was due to your inspiration to keep my feet on the ground, move forward and thank God each day for all we have. My blessings are my friends, family and people like you who don't give up on others in need. Thank you for who you are."
Marta Foutz Hafer, Owner
Your Clutter Buster
Powerful Passwords
"I use words that describe what I am manifesting as part of passwords on my computer. That way, every time I type in my password, I am reinforcing what I manifest."
Tamara Herl
Life Coach, Art Therapist
Dealing with the 'C'
"Normally I would have spent at least half a day in my garden yesterday, but with the ban on outdoor watering I had extra hours to devote to something else. So, I decided to pick out some old files and make room for new 'stuff.' While at least 95% of what I encountered got shredded and thrown away, I did come across a few forgotten gems that I can refresh for my own business and for the benefit of some of my clients. Even though I did not get to 'R' and the rest of it yesterday, I made a productive start and your CRAVE was the inspiration. Thanks!"
Lya Sorano
Writer & Internet Strategist
The Oliver/Sorano Group, Inc.
Inspired by Newsletter to Remember 'You Are Here'
"I just love your newsletters! And hot damn, if the message isn't always "spot on" for me. The 'You are Here' one this month is exactly where I am, personally and professionally. My husband has this "being present" down pat and it's starting to rub off on me! As a matter of fact we're on vacation break with our daughter and I am really challenging myself to be present with my family (which, as you know, I've waited so long for!).
"Ergo, I'm getting off the computer to go snuggle with Alison, kiss Kris who is cooking and just be present. Thank you for the reminder! I will read the rest of your newsletter (and listen to your radio interview at another time, for sure).Rock on and sending you gratitude for your contribution to me at this very moment."
Randi Leader-Oakes
Entrepreneur from Canada
Right Livelihood
“Using the principles as best as I know how to, I have changed my professional life in a wonderfully positive way. This is ‘right livelihood’ as the Buddha described it!
“I gave up trying to bring in more TV publicity clients, figuring that 1) I was burned out and 2) by publicizing these national TV shows I was merely buying into the consumerism of our society, enticing people to watch the ads and buy stuff they don’t really need, and sometimes going into debt as a result. I didn’t want to be part of that social dynamic any more. I now handle only non-profits whose mission I believe in, and am contributing with media and presentation training programs and strategic planning. I love working with nonprofit organizations I get excited about. My stress level is way down because, and I strongly believe this, I am working in a congruent way with my beliefs about life. I take time to vacation more. I inspired my partner to take a lower salary in exchange for a month’s extra vacation a year. We are blessed in that we have had, and still do have, good incomes, but we reached a place where accruing a bigger bank account didn’t make sense. Why? The answer to that question became obvious as we worked together spiritually. The results are wonderful! Thanks, Tricia, for all you do.”
Gillian Renault, President
RCI Media Training
(Gillian was featured in Divine Wisdom at Work’s chapter on Gratitude.)
Making 'Quiet Time' a Priority
“In 2001, I began an early morning ‘quiet time.’ At first, I struggled to do five to ten minutes. Now my quiet time period is seldom less than 90 minutes. I have had to back up the start time to 5 am to make it work with the rest of my schedule, but it’s worth it. I find I’m more focused, make better decisions and work more effectively with my people. I wouldn’t want to venture out each day without this daily feeding.”
Keith Colson, General Manager
MSI Consulting
Sacred Spaces
"I used meditation and visualization to create my exciting new business of designing sacred spaces. As I meditated, I visualized the whole process of creating my business and then followed the instructions I was given by the Universe. I used a vision board (or treasure map) to support my visualizations. I also worked with Alison Kelly of www.knowingangels.com to help guide me. Now, I sit daily in the sacred space I created for myself and write in my journal, meditate and read. Some days it is only 15 minutes and other days I spend three hours. When I don't take this time and think I can do it all on my own, that's when I falter and am reminded that my true source comes from within. Having a sacred space reminds us to take that time to go within."
Lin Tatum-Belz, owner
Designing Sacred Spaces
Trash to Treasure
“You really inspired me! It was time to clean out the clutter. I decided to get rid of all the books I’ve read and didn’t want to keep and the ones I knew I’d never read at all. Then, I met Sandra Niven at a Red Hat Society meeting. She told me she was trying to use the law of attraction to raise funds. One of her ideas was to sell used books on Amazon. So, I told her to come over and get my used books—all 25 boxes of them—and they were hers as a gift to sell. Talk about a win-win! Thanks for your great ideas.”
Jan Dahlin Geiger, CFP®, MBA
Financial Network Corporation
Visualize Success
“After reading Divine Wisdom at Work, I began by cleaning out the clutter in my business. I felt much clearer about my direction and, within three months, I increased my client base by 30%. Then I saw Tricia speak to the Women in Technology group in February and was so impressed by how clearly she conveyed the passion for her work. Back at my office, I started to think about how I could visualize and bring my own intentions to reality. Seeing her speak made me want to return once again to speaking to groups about web design, search engine optimization and Internet marketing. Over the next few days, I set aside some time to picture myself giving a talk. Then, I let it go. Within a couple of weeks, I received an email from Culinary Resources & Solutions. They invited me to speak to more than 200 members at their conference this fall. I almost fell out of my chair! Tricia helped remind me of that dream and my own power to make it happen.”
Desiree Scales, CEO
Bella Web Design
Book Inspires a Book Study Group
"After seeing the review of your book in Science of Mind magazine, I knew I needed to read Divine Wisdom at Work. It’s fabulous—so clear and practical. I was inspired to facilitate a nine-week Spirit in Business Group Book Study on your book at my church. About 15 people are participating. Each week, we learn from your book and each other how to creatively explore and expand our consciousness around integrating spiritual practices and principles in our daily business life. I so appreciate the work you are doing.”
Joyce Orecchia, RScP (Religious Science Certified Practitioner)
Center for Spiritual Living in Santa Rosa, California
Being 'On Purpose'
"I am so grateful for Divine Wisdom at Work! It's very easy to read, yet so powerful. The principles can be implemented effortlessly with quick results. I keep it on my night stand and refer to it for daily spiritual guidance. I immediately went through the exercise to create my life purpose statement, which is: "Confidently, I empower others to achieve their goals and to fulfill their dreams, with integrity, compassion, and love!’ Knowing I'm 'on purpose' makes it that much easier to practice all the other principles.”
Stephanie Hines, "Your Personal Mortgage Consultant ......For Life"
Cotton State Mortgage, Inc.
Affirm Success
“I am so energized and positive since attending your seminar last month in Mexico. In fact, I had to come home and quote on a project and gave the client a substantial fee that reflected what I knew I was worth—and got it! This is after affirming each morning that "I attract high-paying jobs." It's working! I've also had a chalk board built for my kitchen so I can write affirmations and inspirational quotes on it and have them before me all day.”
Liza Finlay
Canadian Freelance Journalist
Book Inspires a Staff Seminar
“I was so inspired by your book that I incorporated excerpts of it in a recent inspirational and informational staff seminar. What I particularly liked about Divine Wisdom at Work versus many of the other similar subject books I’ve read is that yours is concise and relevant without mind-bending psychobabble to sort through to get the point. I get more out of direct and simply put material and truly appreciate your writing style. There were lots of ‘golden nuggets’ in your book that I am using time and again in both my personal and professional life. I find myself referring back to the book frequently for quick reminders or motivators. I look forward to your future works!”
Cari Pirello, Executive Vice President
Focus On Food
The Joy of Journaling
"The one thing that has had the most impact for me over the years is journaling. When you put it on paper, you start to see your negative thoughts and turn your energy toward a more positive direction. Over time, you also see how God is really in control. Journaling helps me remember every day that God wants the best for me."
Stanley Leary, Professional Photographer
Stanley Leary Photography
Clean Out the Clutter
"Your chapter on clutter in one's life is so, so on the money. After reading it, I was inspired to take action and am throwing out books that were around because I thought I 'may need' them some day. Getting rid of clutter is so liberating. I hope to make much more progress in the next few weeks."
Srikumar S. Rao, professor and author of
Are You Ready to Succeed?
"Even though Tricia Molloy has been a valued business colleague for over 10 years, I had no idea that Divine Wisdom at Work would be so life changing. It was. Principle #4, "Clean Out the Clutter: The Universe Will Fill the Vacuum," was an immediate catalyst for change, making room for both new staff members and new clients to join our company."
Julie Squires, VP
Softscribe Inc.
Starting Out Right
"Divine Wisdom at Work came to me the week my fiancé, Jody, and I decided to start a new business. It was the exact right book for us at the exact right time. We were in the process of laying the foundation and this book gave us the tools we needed to do it. While Jody was working out the worldly details, I worked to form mission statements and purpose statements. I also used the principles of Feng Shui to set up our new office. We talked a lot about visualization and saw ourselves in the place we wanted to be. We may not know exactly how we will do every step, but we do have a vision, and we trust.
"Believing we have unlimited abundance is tough at times, but once you step out there, it is very freeing to know you are unlimited. You wonder why you ever limited yourself in the first place but, as you look around, you see it’s pretty common. The Universe truly did fill the vacuum. We stay in integrity at every step. Some people have fallen away in the process who didn't live in that space, and that's okay. We are stronger for it. We truly believe we will be millionaires in short order and are already in the process of deciding which charities we will give to when it happens. We want to use our wealth to spread positive light in causes we believe in. My sister died of a brain tumor and my fiancé’s mother was abused so we intend to give to brain tumor research and battered women's shelters.
"While we are in the early stages, we have already set up a spiritual-based business and are seeing prosperity at every turn. At 29 years old, we have built our own beautiful home in Atlanta and are fast on our way to having all we dreamed of. I truly believe that God wanted me to read this book at this time in my life to build a business that will thrive and give us the vehicle we need to do everything we want in life."
Amanda Croker
Atlanta