I’m sure I’m not the only person who has questioned what it is I should “do” with my life or what my life’s purpose is- and it was great to hear Abraham almost laugh at the notion that we are supposed to have one and only one thing that we want to do with our life. I have NEVER had a definitive idea as to what it was I was supposed to do, I’ve only known that I wanted to do something on my own (there’s a quality of life when you control your time that you just can’t put a price on) and that I need to be able to grow, work with other people, be creative and help people along the way. As I’ve let go of what it is I’m “supposed” to do, I’ve found something that I “love” to do! And for now, that’s enough for me.

The question that was raised to Abraham re: a significant other was that the person wanted to do something different career wise, yet didn’t think their “significant” other would get on board. The first thing Abraham said was that they needed to think about their “significant” other as their “insignficant” other (that was when I laughed out loud). That when we look for the approval of other people, we are not in vibration with what it is we truly want. If we place SO much emphasis on the opinion of other people, whose life are we living anyways? What I have found through much trial, error, heartache and finally peace- is that when you get in alignment with what it is that makes your heart sing (even if it’s not for the next 40 years), the people in your life (significant or otherwise), will get on board with you.

What made it really great was that I was able to take my daughter with me to see the movie (I knew she wouldn’t be up for reading the book just yet…..she’s still a little more focused on The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants…). The movie was great, certainly not a disappointment, but not as good as the book (but then again, they never really are). Queen Latifah did a great job as May Boatwright, I love watching anything she does, but this was a great role for her. I haven’t watched anything with Dakota Fanning in a few years, and she’s definitely growing into a great actress. There were a couple of different parts of the movie when my daughter (who is only 11) turned to me because she didn’t understand what was going on (like when the young boy, Zachary has to enter the theater in a door marked ‘colored’ as opposed to the front entrance). I realized how important it is that she (and my son) see movies like this. (Next up is The Express….).

The music that accompanies the film just puts you in the south too (I may have to take a look at the soundtrack). Alicia Keyes was wonderful (I kept trying to figure out if she was singing any of the soundtrack songs). Jennifer Hudson and Sophie Okonedo were fantastic too. My biggest recommendation is to read the book and bring some Kleenex to the theater- it’s definitely a tear jerker!

Sometimes when I think of self-help, I still have a tendency to think that it’s outside of me- meaning that it has to be a book, a movie, a saying, some sort of thing that is not a part of me. Which, as goofy as I think I am at times seems a bit ironic considering the name of this site! Having been away for a few days (and away from working on my sites and everything else web related), I sort of felt a little bit of a pinch today. Nothing major- but sort of this tensing up feeling. I didn’t do much with it- just sort of acknowledged that it was there. After sitting with it for a while, I realized that it’s just a part of the process. While I am still reading something that keeps me focused (yes, a fourth Brian Weiss book), I’m also reading more about blogging and web work. So in not working these past few days- what I was feeling today was just sort of re-attaching if you will, to what is I’m doing.

Now, as I’m getting ready to go to bed (after my ‘lovely’ tub….), I’ve just decided to simply acknowledge what I was/am feeling, get back to meditating tomorrow ( yes, I skipped a few days on vacation…my ipod was just about drained!) and find a way to squeeze pilates into a very busy day. Which, when I consider the payoff I get, won’t feel like I’m squeezing anything at all.

I’m also fortunate enough to have my maternal grandfather here as well. Both my grandmother and grandfather are still here and came over to enjoy the day with us yesterday. They’re 83 and 85. My grandfather even got in the pool to cool off and enjoyed a little bit of a swim with us. It’s always so fun to see the kids get so excited whenever one of the adults gets in to swim- at one point, all the guys were in the pool with all the kids (my dad, uncle, brother and grandfather). It was truly a day to appreciate the simple things in life- for which I’m very grateful.

One of the shows she had that was on a couple of weeks ago featured the author Brian L. Weiss, M.D who wrote the book Many Lives, Many Masters. He is a psychiatrist who does hypnosis and past life regression. I had actually heard of this book but hadn’t ever thought about reading it until I watched this episode. In addition to a couple of guests on the show Dr. Weiss also hypnotized Dr. Oz (Oprah’s resident medical expert and a pretty ’scientific’ guy- I always watch the episodes w/Dr. Oz). It was pretty fascinating to see this very traditional doctor do something like this and put some faith in it. It was also amazing to hear a couple of the guests on the show and watch parts of the video showing their sessions and to hear afterwards what had changed in their lives because of the work with Dr. Weiss.

I started reading the book yesterday and CAN’T put it down! I’m about to go read a little more when I’m finished with this post. I love non-fiction books that read like novels. It’s the true story of Dr. Weiss’ first patient he worked with using Past-Life therapy. It’s not just the past lives that she remembers that are interesting- it’s what happens in between.

This is a great read- especially for fans of Abraham (Esther and Jerry Hicks).

I think what I enjoyed most about this movie was just hearing Louise Hay speak. Her story was fascinating. She’s been doing the work she does for so long- I had no idea she founded her publishing company later in life (which actually seems to be the case with many people. They come into their own by living through difficult experiences and as they get older, are more comfortable with who they are and much more capable of following their own path. Hhhmm….something I need to remember!). The movie was made sometime during 07, and at the time I believe she was turning 80 or was over 80. Pretty amazing really. It’s an inspirational story to say the least. The only recommendation I can make when watching this movie is that you watch it when you’re not too tired- I was a bit sleepy, fortunately the information was interesting enough to keep me watching. Enjoy!

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