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Dream Changer-Featuring Isis Arjeta

April 17, 2014 by Lamisha

***I am a little behind with posting the latest Dream Changer feature this week, however this one is worth the wait. I am so excited to present to you the amazing transformative journey of a dear friend, co-teacher of the Unleash Your Personal Power course, overall amazing healer and soul sister, Isis Arjeta. I know you will leave this post feeling anything is possible and I encourage you to check Isis out online and on her Facebook page to learn more about what she can do to help you grow, heal, and evolve into the abundant and amazing soul you are meant to be.***

“You may say that I’m a DREAMER….”

Since I can remember I’ve known that I am destined for an amazing life… to change the world for the better, and really make a difference in people’s lives. The how has never been clear, but a dream is all you need, right? In following my dreams,I’ve flung myself wholeheartedly on so many life paths I can no longer count them. I attended college for 6 years, and achieved the glorious Associate of Arts they give to people who don’t know what they want to DO with their lives. I’ve changed directions and dreams so many times that it has become a magical, colorful tapestry of experience and growth.

In the process of weaving this tapestry, I worked in a busy ER and collected some wild stories about the crazy things humans do. I’ve processed paperwork, I hung out with alter-able adults, and became a massage therapist. I sold books on amazon, I moved cross country in a home-made caravan, and I learned what it means to be a New Age Hippy. I’ve had a mohawk, long shiny blonde hair, and several sets of dreadlocks. I’ve worn high end pumps, and been barefoot and broke. I’ve crossdressed, been a nudist, and I’ve sold my dirty laundry online to fetish lovers. I stepped out of societies labels and boxes and altered my consciousness in ways most people can’t even imagine. But it still didn’t satisfy my dreams of radical success and happiness.

The real shift in my life happened when I decided it was time to actually manifest what I’ve been dreaming. No matter what I do, I want it to be EASY. Yes, you heard it, easy. I was always told that life is hard, nothing is easy, and certainly you never get anything for free. Inside I always laughed, because something in me KNEW that it was a lie. It doesn’t make any sense to me that with all the resources and incredible talent present in a world filled with 7 billion creative souls, anyone would be destined to suffer and work hard.

Yet every time I tried to build a business, make a name in the world, or just be happy, something went wrong. It wasn’t easy, and I had to work very very hard. It left me with a rage and hatred that the world could be so cruel… and deep self-loathing that I couldn’t figure out how to make my dreams real. How does one small human being change the world?

One day I gave up. I screamed a desperate prayer at God (which I hadn’t done since I was a teenager) that said something like “F*ck you, I give up. What am I supposed to do? I believe in an easy, blissful, and abundant life for all beings, but everytime I try to make it real, something is in my way. What gives?”

For the first time since I was little, I actually received a full-on answer from Spirit. A Voice spoke to me and said “You are the only one standing in your way. Get your sabotaging beliefs and all those angry emotions out of your mind and heart, and the world you see will change before your eyes.” So I thought, “I need some help with that, I don’t even know where I’m stuck.” The Universe kept answering me, and the perfect teacher showed up – I could literally see her bright angel wings outlined behind her head. So yet again, I took a wild leap of faith, and signed up for an EFT and Hypnotherapy training class at The Miracle Center of California. “My dream is so big, I need a Miracle to make it happen,” I thought.

“…But I’m not the only one…”

My first day of class, everything changed. Robin Duncan, my angel teacher, used EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Hypnotherapy to help me release trauma and angst from my childhood as well as lifetimes of experiences, and she encouraged my dreams. For the first time EVER, I met others who also believed that life can be easy and beautiful in every single moment. It requires a complete shift in how you perceive the world, but with access and tools to clear to the subconscious, it is EASY!

According to A Course in Miracles (my FAVORITE life guide), a Miracle is defined as a shift in perception from fear to love. Who doesn’t want to do that, right? Sometimes our subconscious and emotional beliefs make that difficult though, and learning EFT and Hypnotherapy gave me the ability to shift my perceptions on all levels. It became so simple to shift my experiences on a daily basis that I am now living in a whole new way – with ease and grace, no matter what challenges I seem to face. I had never realized how much of my time and energy was wasted on fear, complaining, and trying to figure out the details.

“…I hope someday you’ll join us…”

I couldn’t believe how fast that initial shift happened. I literally looked like I had a facelift after that first session – and I felt 20 years younger. Within months I had quit my spa job and was running my own home-based massage and healing business. Nearly two years later I am now living the life I always dreamed of, filled with ease and daily Miracles. My lifelong dream of living in the tropics came true this year when I moved to Maui, Hawaii where I play and dance and swim in the ocean every day. I am able to share the gift of EFT and Hypnotherapy with clients from all over the world, in person and through the internet. I have created e-courses to help others make the same kind of shift into an easy and fulfilling life, and I teach in-person certification courses in EFT and other energy healing modalities. I am truly blessed that my dreaming world is now my waking life. I wake up every morning in Paradise, with the awareness that my DREAM is my REALITY.

I am still in awe of the transformation that occurs when we access the subconscious patterns we’ve accepted as our identities and shift them into what we truly desire. I believe that every person on earth has a very special purpose and mission – to make an impact, to change the world, and to be filled with love and gratitude in every moment. What is holding YOU back from living a life of ease, while changing the world for the better?

If you are ready to make a radical shift in your life and allow your dreams to become your everyday reality – to live on easy street and be filled with radical joy and excitement – I want to hear from you! Please comment on this blog post, and head over to my website and Facebook page to stay in touch! I want to hear what YOU are dreaming into reality!

“…and the world will live as One!” ~ John Lennon, Imagine

Isis Arjeta is a radical mystic who loves to laugh, play, and surf the waves of life – or the gorgeous Maui coastline that serves as her backyard. She uses her wide variety of skills and experience to help you uncover the brilliant being you already ARE. A session with Isis feels like a conversation with your best friend, and always includes laughter and spot-on insight. She blends an irreverent sense of Spirituality with deep love, and creates a safe space for transformation wherever she goes. You can find Isis at www.facebook.com/OneSoulution or www.isisarjeta.com to stay updated on her latest Miracle adventures!

Pay What You Can-Limited Offer

September 30, 2013 by Lamisha

Happy Monday Fellow Dreamers!

I have been making some tweaks and adjustments to the way my website looks so don’t be alarmed if things look a little different this week. I am very excited about some upcoming offerings and discounts that will be available for some of my coaching packages. I am also setting up a newsletter for those of you who sign up for my VIP list. You will be the first to get notifications about new offerings, free stuff, and can be the first to sign up for my upcoming programs. While all that comes together, I will still be posting a few times a week to share my journey and insights with you.

I don’t know about you but it seems to me that time is speeding up as the end of the year quickly approaches. I have some major plans for 2014, but I have decided not to wait to get started and you shouldn’t either. Now is the time to think about the things you didn’t get to do this year and get started.

What is that one thing you really wanted to do but somehow you couldn’t find the time, money, contacts, etc. to do it?

That thing that just popped into your mind, I can help with it. I know some of you aren’t quite sure how this coaching thing works, but I want to give you a little taste of the goodness you can get from working with me. So, I am offering a FREE 30-minute session to anyone who is interested in discussing, brainstorming, and planning that one thing you want to do for 2014. In that time we can pinpoint what is holding you back and discuss the next steps. This session not only gives you an introduction to coaching, but actually gives you some clarity too! For those of you who have been thinking of working with me, this is your chance to make that happen. At the end of our call we can discuss whether you want to move forward with coaching. If you decide to do so, I am also offering a special “Pay What You Can” for 2 sessions for the first 10 people interested. Signing up is easy, just contact me here and include a note about what you would like to work on. I will respond within 24 hours and we can get you scheduled!

I hear a lot of people say if they had more time and money they would do that ultimate thing they have always dreamed of. Some people have some of the resources, but just don’t know where to begin. The common denominator between these two groups is the “I’ll do it when ____”. There is always something that is delaying what they ultimately want to do and they don’t realize that in order for the pieces to fall into place you must take that first step. All it takes is one teeny, tiny, step in the direction of your dreams and some truly amazing things can happen. Let me show you how. We can do some pretty amazing things in 2 full sessions so what are you waiting for?

Don’t miss out on this truly amazing offer to pay what you can afford for sessions that would cost about $100 a session with the regular pricing.. Remember this offer is limited to 10 people so don’t wait. Contact me today!

I look forward to speaking to you about the dreams that will soon become reality!

Dreamer Highlight-Leonie Dawson

May 28, 2013 by Lamisha

Welcome back to the week dear readers. I hope you enjoyed your lovely (hopefully long) weekend and that you were able to squeeze in some relaxation amongst the other festivities you had planned.

I have a treat for you for this weeks Dreamer Highlight. And because she is so incredibly inspiring and there is so much to her story, I decided to highlight just one dreamer this week.

I stumbled upon Leonie Dawson about 3 years ago as I was doing some research into coaching and dreaming. I can’t tell you how I linked with her site, but I can tell you that it felt like it was meant to be. Everything from her website to blog posts, to inspirational newsletters spoke to every fiber of my being. I hope you find her equally inspirational.

Leonie Dawson is a self-proclaimed “self-help author/artist/hippy who has also evolved into an entrepreneur + philanthropist”. Not only is she living the life of her dreams (at one point living in a tree house), she helps other women from various backgrounds live and create the life and business of their dreams. She has created a ton of products, workbooks, journals, and other inspirational tools to guide her clients along their individual paths to greatness. She is a more spiritual coach and really walks her talk by living her soul’s purpose every day. She shares her life and journey as well as her products and services on her website here. Read about her life and her dreams on her about page and see how this wonderful dream goddess has come into her calling to help others.

So how did she get to the life of her dreams? She followed her heart. She listened to the deep yearning that kept her moving forward and acted on it as long as it felt right to do so. She also treated each move as an adventure. Moving from place to place, she did so with a sense of wonder and magic. Leonie is the perfect example of following your intuition and using inspired action to get to the life of her dreams. It was by following her heart, her soul, and the passion she had within that got her to the wonderfully abundant business, beautiful family, and the incredible life she lives each day.

Please check out Leonie Dawson’s website and blog. I guarantee you will feel the magic of her energy just by reading more about her journey. I encourage you to embrace that magic and use it to propel you forward into your dream life. Remember, if she can do it, you can do it too!

(Note: I did not receive any compensation for this or any dreamer highlight. These are simply examples of inspirational people living the life of their dreams meant to motivate and inspire you to do the same. )

Dreamer Highlight: Jordana: My Meandering Trail & Michelle Ward

May 20, 2013 by Lamisha

I am so excited to share two amazing dreamer highlights with you this week. The first one is a little different from what I normally share, but is equally inspirational. Enjoy!

When I first began my blog, I stumbled across Jordana from My Meandering Trail as she was in the middle of preparing for her hike up the Appalachian Trail. I had no idea at the time what a huge achievement that truly was, but I was consistently inspired by her dream. In case you were wondering the hike is over 2,000 miles and entails many nights spent camping outside, lots of new people, and lots and lots of hiking. Just the sound of it makes my legs ache, but I was thrilled to follow Jordana as she strategically documented her plans. She shared her thoughts on picking her gear, food choices, as well as her adventures as she makes her way up the trail. So, how did she begin this journey of her dreams? She just decided to do it. She researched her way through it. From talking to others that have hiked the trail to spending early mornings in line to get the best and most affordable gear she could, she did it. And now, she is hiking to her heart’s content and is sharing her journey on her blog. While hiking and outdoorsy things may not be your cup of tea, rest assured that her journey will enlighten and inspire. Remember a journey of (in this case) 2,000 miles begins with only one step.

The other dreamer I wanted to highlight here is Michelle Ward the When I Grow Up Coach. I have mentioned Michelle several times on my blog and it is partially because it was her blog that really got me thinking about becoming a life coach in the first place and also because her story is so great. You can read more about how she got to be the wonderful coach she is here.

What she did. She walked away from what she thought was her dream of becoming an actress and stepped into a space of coaching other creatives to the career of their dreams. Michelle worked in the corporate world and did her time in the 9-5 job for many years before she finally found her thing. That thing was coaching others to take a leap toward their dreams. The inspiration doesn’t stop there though. In addition to becoming what she calls a woman of the world (read woman solopreneur), she has quit her day job, written workbooks, co-authored a wonderful book, and overcome breast cancer. She is inspiring for far more than just the work she does. Michell is creative-life-coaching-amazeballs-ukele-playing-cancer-survior with a spirit that is simply amazing. Please check out her website and her blog for more inspiring information and tidbits. She truly is an inspiration for women everywhere.

So, there you have it, two incredible women achieving the life they once dreamt and if they can do it, so can you!

Know of someone who is living the life of their dreams and want me to give them a shout out? Share in the comments below or email me at lserf13@hotmail.com and I would love to include them in this series.

Dreamer Highlight: Scott Dinsmore and Lilou Mace

May 13, 2013 by Lamisha

About 2 years ago, I began dreaming of a life where I could do work that I loved and make a decent living doing it. I wanted to live the life of my dreams and simply be happy. I wanted to get up every morning feeling excited and energetic for the workday ahead because I enjoy helping people realize the power they have to be happy. In my search to figure out how I could do that, I stumbled upon a website that proved to be encouraging, motivational, and one of the most inspirational sites I have found.

Live Your Legend

Scott Dinsmore made the startling discovery that it is possible to live the life of your dreams doing what you love. He realized that when you find your passion and live it simply for the joy of doing it, you CAN be successful too. You don’t have to continue to go to the soul-crushing job to make a fortune. Simply put, he came up with a strategy to help others find their passion and live it, because it isn’t just possible, it is necessary. Was it always easy? I am sure Scott will tell you it wasn’t always the easy road, but it was certainly the most passionate and inspiring road. There are twists and turns and adventures that he loves and now several years after launching his website and company, he is in charge of his time. He gets to live the life he wants, helping others to do the same. Check him out and be prepared to be inspired!

I have mentioned Lilou Mace on my blog before, but when I think of people living the life of their dreams I automatically think of Lilou. Founder and creator of the Juicy Living Tour, Lilou travels all over the world interviewing spiritual teachers, leaders, and inspirational people in order to share information that would not normally be shared across the globe. She has done thousands of interviews and is living her dream.

How did she do it?

Well it all started after she lost her job and began wondering what she was going to do next. After recording her thoughts and experiences the first month after losing her job, she turned her notes into a book titled “I Lost My Job and I Liked It“. Shortly after, she published her second book “I Had No Money And I Liked It”. During this time she also began living her dream, by interviewing various spiritual authors, leaders, and teachers via Skype and uploading them to YouTube. While she wanted to be the next Oprah, her dreams were realized and implemented in a much better way than she could have ever imagined. She is now living her dream by traveling the globe completing her wonderful interviews and sharing them for free via YouTube. Not only that, but she does so simply on a donation basis. All of her travel fees, accommodations, food etc. is paid for via donations made to her via her website. In addition to interviewing and writing her two books, she has also created several meditations and other items that help her generate revenue to live. Through implementing the Law of Attraction and living her passion everyday, Lilou has done some amazing things, but the best part is that she had a vision, she believed it, and she is now living it.

It can often be difficult for those of us on the outside of seemingly large visionaries as we are in the middle of creating our own vision. It seems they have it all together, but one thing to remember is that everyone had to start somewhere. Scott Dinsmore worked in the corporate world for several years before he finally quit his job to move forward with his dream. Lilou lost her job and began flowing through life with faith that it would all work out, without ever knowing exactly how it would come together. The excitement lies in the adventure. The journey is the fun part and living the life of our dreams is simply the icing on the cake. I have said it before and I will say it again. If they can do it, so can YOU!