Lamisha Serf-Walls

Do you want a life with more meaning in 2016? Read this!

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photo credit: Dream On via photopin (license)

If you would have met me about 15 years ago, you would find that I was struggling with finding my true calling in life.  While I was going through the motions of living the responsible and logical life I thought we all should live, my soul was slowly dying.

As the years passed by, I realized I was craving a life where I knew I was making a difference.  A life that would allow me to embrace all parts of my being and feel creative, powerful, and passionate about life.  Isn’t that what life was supposed to be about?

Didn’t they tell us that we could be anything we wanted to be growing up?  I couldn’t quite figure out how that could be when everyone was telling me to do all the ‘adult’ things like go to college, get a job, and then pay bills like the rest of society.  I felt like an odd duck for wanting more.

Not necessarily more money (though I did want that), but more meaning.  I wasn’t willing to accept the idea that we were put on this planet to merely survive life.  My soul told me otherwise and come hell or high water I was going to figure out what it would take to create that meaningful life I so desperately craved.

And I did and it turns out it boiled down to 5 simple things…(Spoiler alert: Money wasn’t one of them.)

You can read more about my passionate awakening and the 5 Simple Ingredients for a More Meaningful Life over on The Huffington Post here.

Feel free to read it and if you like it share it with someone who could use the info.

Permission to be happy: Granted

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photo credit: The butterflies in the stomach… via photopin (license)

I’m going to tell you a little secret about life that I’ve come to learn.

YOU have the ability to BE HAPPY right here, right now, no matter what your outer reality looks like.

All you have to do is give yourself permission to be.

That’s it!

Sure, it might feel a bit better to have more money in the bank, a loving partner who adores you, and a puppy who is delighted when you come home, but you don’t need all of that to be happy right now.  That’s just icing on the cake!

In fact, if you want to manifest any of those beautiful experiences (including the career, car, or vacation of your dreams) you must be happy first.

Like attracts like and in order to have more things that bring you joy, you must first radiate joy.

It’s just how it works.

Unfortunately many of us have gotten sucked into the idea that we will finally be happy when we get….there.  (Where ever “there” is anyway.)

As human beings we are blessed with amazing desires for incredible experiences that we can savor with every one of our senses and there is nothing wrong with that at all.  However, when we make any situation, opportunity, experience, or thing that isn’t currently in our reality to be the source of our joy…we lose our power completely.

No person, job, bank account, car, house, or anything else has the power to make you unhappy…unless you allow it.

Period.

And only YOU can cultivate the joy, peace, bliss, and pure happiness within yourself regardless of what is going on around you.

How?

By deciding to be.

By doing the things that light you up (no matter how small).

By giving yourself permission to feel the joy, love, and beauty that is all around us at any given moment despite what hasn’t manifested for you…yet.

And if you are like me, right now your mind is saying…BUT, But, but…there has to be more!  What else can I do?  Just tell me already!

Here’s your action step:

Grab a pen and piece of paper and start what I call a Love List.  Write down all the things that you LOVE about yourself, your life, spouse, job, the world etc.  List all the things you love…even if you don’t have them in your experience right now.  By simply reflecting on the things you love, you raise your vibration and I guarantee you will not only feel happier, but you will begin to manifest your desires with ease.

Happiness is an inside job and it’s time we got back to tending to our inner garden and stop making excuses about why we can’t be happy right now.

Life is too short not to feel the joy of the world and especially around this time of year when there seems to be a little bit of magic everywhere.

If ever you needed permission to be happy where you are, with what you have, as you are.

Consider your permission to be happy: GRANTED from now until forever more.

Don’t go into the New Year playing victim to the world.  You have the power to create anything you desire, you simply have to decide to do just that.

What’s holding you back right now?  Fear? Worry? Something else?

If you are ready to kick ass in 2016 and claim your happiness and everything else your soul desires, I want to chat with you.  Schedule your free 30-minute consultation below and let me help you make next year the best one yet!

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Ask the Coach: Q & A part 2

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Q: What are the steps to manifestation, i.e. from Intention to actual Manifestation?

 

This is a question I get a lot and it’s one of my favorite things to talk about!  So, the basic steps to manifestation are as follows: Set your intention or desire, TRUST it and let it go.  Now that’s the easy explanation of course and there are lots of things that can get in the way.

Many people ask about taking action and what it is that we have to ‘DO’ to make our desires manifest.  The truth is you just follow the next inspired step, but you typically don’t do it as a way to manifest.  Meaning, you are simply taking action because you feel inspired to, not because you feel you need to do it to manifest that thing you desire.  So, the EASIEST way to manifest is to be clear about what you desire and feel good about it.  Raise your vibes and do what you love while letting go of the outcome.

Your vibration and energy matter more than anything you can say or do so if you are feeling good then you are in the right space to manifest.

And also, what types of blocks are possible + what to do to unblock and pursue?

There are all kinds of beliefs or blocks that can get in the way of manifesting some of which are:

  • Thinking it has to be hard
  • Not fully trusting or believing
  • Not letting go of the outcome
  • Micro-managing the ‘how’
  • Allowing your current reality to set your vibration

MOST people get caught up in not fully believing that they can manifest their desires or getting caught up in ‘how’ it will happen.  The thing to remember with manifesting is that the Universe doesn’t operate using logic like humans do.  It uses the path of least resistance based on what we can allow.  Anything is possible with the power of the Universe, but you have to know that is true and let go of ‘how’ you think it ‘should’ come to you and what you think is most realistic.  The Universe doesn’t care about reality.  It’s an unlimited source of all knowledge, resources, and abundance.

When you have blocks like these there are a few ways to clear them.  One of my favorites is EFT-Emotional Freedom Technique.  This allows you to release the negative thought and the energy within it to make room for a better, higher vibration to help you manifest.

You can also build new beliefs by using affirmations, mantras, meditation, etc. that basically rewire your brain to see infinite possibilities and know that anything is possible.

The key ingredient to releasing blocks and manifesting with ease and race is to just let go…I know it’s easier said than done sometimes, but it is KEY.

I’ll be teaching more about this in my upcoming Instant Manifesting program in January, so if you are interested in learning more about how this works, please sign up to my VIP list to gain access first!

Got questions you want answered? 

Drop them in the comments below and I’ll be sure to get them answered.  

New Blog Series: Ask the coach Q & A

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Welcome to the new blog series: Ask the Coach Q & A style.

Here’s how it works.  Each week I will take a few of your questions and answer them just as if I were coaching you 1:1.  This is a chance for you to not only get YOUR questions answered, but also an opportunity for you to begin implementing change in your life right now.

If you have questions you’d like to submit please email me at lamisha (at) lifeoncedreamt.com and put in the subject line : Question and I’ll add your question to my list.

Q: What are some signs that I am too attached to the outcome & how can I let go?

This is a GREAT question and is one I talk about all the time when I talk about manifesting.  Chances are if you are feeling anxious or nervous about your desires coming to fruition or you are keeping score of what has or hasn’t come…you are too attached to the outcome.  This can also show up in trying really hard to make your desire come true by forcing action or by specifying the path you want your desire to come through.

A great example is when you are trying to manifest money. When you decide you want to manifest a specific amount of money, you may begin thinking of the logical ways it will flow. You decide that money should come from long hours, work, clients, etc. and work really hard to make all those ways work out when in fact money can flow in a million different ways if you are open to it.

Letting go is the answer…always. If you feel too attached or feel fearful your desires won’t manifest or are placing deadlines on your desires, it’s time to get out of your logical, strategic mind and into your fun, playful, inspired heart. Go do something FUN. Connect with children, read a great novel, listen to music and dance your ass off, watch a funny movie or go look at some Christmas lights. Do something that you will enjoy and that will take your mind off the worry of the outcome. It is during those moments that your desires will manifest.

Q: What tips do you have for trusting that my purpose as I see it inside can support me financially or that the world needs it?

Another great question.  Your purpose is only to follow your heart and do what you love. The vehicle by which you do that can change and it does over your lifetime. The fact that you love what you do means it can actually support you financially AND it’s meant to be shared with the world. However, looking at it as the sole basis for money to flow to you can stop the flow. As with the question above setting up the specific way money can flow to you (ie. only through your purpose) stops the flow. And this is going to sound crazy (but hey, I’m a little crazy): Don’t serve your purpose in life FOR money…do it because you love it and the money will flow. I told you it was crazy.

When you live in this unlimited Universe as we all do, there are tons of ways for money, resources, desires etc. to manifest and come into your life and when you are in the flow with love, creativity, and you are doing the things that light you up…all your desires are fulfilled, someway, somehow.

So, the easy answer is this…if you love it, do it and know that the fact that you HAVE that desire and purpose means you can in fact allow it to support you financially but don’t let that be the motivating factor.

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I hope you all enjoy this new series as much as I enjoy sharing answers with you.  Remember if you have questions that you would like me to answer, please email your question to lamisha@lifeoncedreamt.com and I’ll be happy to include your questions.

 

Guest Expert Highlight: Niki Tripp

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The more time that passes, it becomes more and more apparent that what we need more of in this world is LOVE.

The recent events across the world have created a reality that many of us never thought we would have to endure.  A reality where in many places hate has become the norm and drawing lines in the sand to separate us even more than we already are as a world.

What we need is LOVE.

LOVE heals.

LOVE mends.

LOVE thrives.

LOVE creates.

LOVE brings people together.

And yet, what many of us don’t have is an abundance of self-love.

How can we move through the world loving others more than we love ourselves?

Niki TrippThis, my friends is what Niki Tripp is sharing in the Grow, Evolve, Become-Membership group this week.

She is a down to earth, highly intuitive and nature-connected soul who thrives in Mother Nature and can tell you all about the symbols, meanings, and messengers that often come to us in nature.  She is also a fellow creative soul with a gift for creating beautiful alter pieces and other nature inspired gifts that you can check out in her Etsy shop.

I have had the honor of meeting and chatting with Niki for a few months and I have to tell you what a sweet, sweet soul she is and I am SO excited to have her as a guest expert for our group this month.

If you could use a bit of self-love and want to check out how to create your own self-lovefest, you must check out her 7-Days of Self-Love– a self-guided e-book that will inspire and motivate you to create a bit more love in your life.  And if you are interested in it, grab it now before I convince her to raise the price of this soul-centered gem!  (Seriously, the current price is a STEAL for what you get.)

You can also check her out on Facebook and send a little love her way!  Thanks Niki for being a part of my guest expert panel for the membership group. 🙂

4_silver-lineCelebration Giveaway Winners!!!

The giveaway has come to an end and we have 4 fabulous winners!  Thank you everyone who joined in the celebration and took a look at this new beautiful site!

The winners are….

2016 Create Your Shining Year Workbooks:  Cheryl R. & Lauren V.D.

Freedom Intensive Session: Jill F.

30-Day Break Free From Stuck: Kelly P.

Thank you again for all your support and if you didn’t win, but would like to join the 2016 Planning Party-make sure you purchase your planners using THIS LINK (and do it fast because the physical products are selling quickly).

Also if you are ready to really make a change in your life and FINALLY live the life your soul craves, feel free to schedule your consultation below.  I’d love to chat with you!

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