Snake Oil/Three Lucky Charms
I was digging through my bedroom nightstand a few weeks ago when I came across a notebook I hadn’t written in for a while. A few years ago I would often write in a gratitude journal. To my surprise the last entry was back in 2013! The current climate in the world with its political extremes, heightened anger, weather catastrophes, and endless reminders of what disease will get us next..., reminded me that focusing more on gratitude again was a wise decision. There are always things for us to be grateful for, and a gratitude journal is one of many simple things we can do to shift our energy to a more positive space. The act of doing this shifts us internally, which inevitably leads to external shifts in quite tangible ways. Committing to the process itself will start making more things to be grateful for in life.
1. Gratitude Journal Exercise:
Buy a physical notebook, even a simple inexpensive one is the first step. Then commit to every night, or as often as you remember to write in it. This can also be done in the morning or at any other time that feels right to you. Just write 5 things that you are grateful for and date it. Here is an example of one of mine from 8-14-2021: -Fall is on the way. -Air conditioning. -Great health right now. -Increase in income. -Good friends. There is no right or wrong in what you can list as something you appreciate. Just the act of focusing more on how many things you are grateful will act as a magnet to creating more things to value in your life. The shift in focus has far reaching effects over time.
2 Chakra Scrub Exercise:
From time to time when you shower, especially when you are stressed, over-tired or have a difficult day, or potentially starting one, this is a good practice. Use a bar of soap, or soap in a liquid form and take a few minutes to gently scrub each area of the body where your chakras are located. They are the seven energy centers we all have that line up internally. You can easily do online or research from books about these energy centers if you would like more knowledge about what they represent and where they are located on the body. Move the soap in clockwise or counter clockwise motions (whatever feels natural to you in each area). Visualize white or golden light streaming through your head (this is extra easy with the the natural flow of the water hitting you) and clear and reset each area. You may want to use the added visualization of the associated color for each area and chakra. Imagine any negative energy or blocks flowing down the drain and being washed away. After you dry off, you can take an added step. Take a scented oil and touch and gently rub each chakra before getting dressed. A dab on the soles of your feet and in the palms of the hand can also be added. This process will in either subtle ways, or quite notably physical ways tend to make you feel a combination of peacefulness and may also re-energize you at the same time!
3. Refocus Exercise:
This is an excellent exercise to do when you find yourself worrying or fretting over any area of your life that is stressing you out or bringing up fear of “what if?”
A. sit quietly and begin to focus on the present moment as much as possible. Become aware of your senses; what the room feels like, notice sensations in your body. What taste is in your mouth? Are you warm or cool? Even focus on the details of the room itself. Bring your awareness fully into the present.
B. Refuse to worry. Tell yourself you can worry all you want later or tomorrow or on any occasion if you choose. But clearly resolve to not worry in the moment. If or when your thoughts do touch upon your problem or fear, imagine the best possible solution to this dilemma. Do not concern yourself with the details of how that can happen. Simply see in your minds eye this accomplished. If you’re not good at visual imagery, then just imagine what it would feel like if it was comfortably or even miraculously resolved.
Worry is a form of prayer. When we do too much of it we may even create a self-fulfilling prophesy. We may logically dread creating a negative, but we humans love to also be “right.” “See I told you it wouldn’t work out.” “I have the worst luck.” These and similar thoughts (beliefs) bring more of the same. Learn to trust that the Universe will respond in its own brilliant creative way to solve your dilemma. Metaphysical practices are more than just ideals. With increased practice, these and similar exercises will re-align us internally. The world is already full of people who are swimming in fear about how many bad things are happening or could come their way. Make a conscious effort to not jump into the pool whenever possible. Not only does this refocusing exercise allow you to walk in the world with more confidence and peace, but your example may light up the possibility for other people around you to follow your lead. If you want a bit more luck in your life, you have to begin to believe you are lucky in spite of any evidence from your past experiences. Your point of power is in the present.
8-2021 Jim Ventura
“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” Roy Bennett
Notes
I actually included seven Snake Charms like this in my published book Snake Oil Volume One. A copy can be ordered through Amazon.com or directly from me in-office (and personally signed), after a session. I always keep copies in my office.
I just finished my third YouTube video about living in a safe Universe. More information is available later in the newsletter. You can find and subscribe to my YouTube channel at J Ventura Snake Oil. I posted an amazing synchronistic story on Instagram last month about being protected. I post different short videos and other info about three times a month there for followers. (J Ventura Snake Oil) in search engine or cut and paste this link into your browser for part three:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvQ8NAwnJ1Y&t=109s
Autumn has arrived. As usual I get a bit happier when my favorite season arrives. I lived in NY for the fist 25 years of my life, and my last 30 years in Phoenix, I’ve always found this season magical. We are reminded about the wisdom of letting go of aspects of ourselves and our lives that no longer serve us. Autumn is a great time to look at getting a session exploring what we personally may want to “drop.” The act of clearing away the old opens doors for the new. In office as well as phone or FaceTime, and Zoom sessions can be booked by contacting me at Ventursag@yahoo.com. Current subscribers to my newsletter get $5 off listed rates and in-office cash and check payments can take an additional $5 discount.
Wishing everyone a relaxing, cool Autumn season ahead. Cheers, Jim V
“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” Jim Bishop
New Client Special 2021:
January 1st through November 1st, 2021 Special:
$10-15 off listed rates for your first 45 minute session, 70, or 90 minute session! Debit and credit card payments get $10 off for 45-90 minute sessions. Local in-office clients can get an extra $5 off for cash or check payments for sessions. If you want to buy a new client a thoughtful gift of a session for a friend or family member you can also take advantage of these rates!
My current rates (new clients can subtract the above discounts from these rates): 45 minute sessions $90. 70 minute sessions $115. 90 minute sessions $135.
I also have 20 minute mini phone sessions $40. New client discount and special does not apply.
“There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant about the annual cascade of autumn leaves.” Joe Wheeler
“If your fancied god behaves and talk like a lunatic, could you be otherwise? Think. Let go of silly beliefs. Be wise.” Fakeer Ishavardes
Living in a Safe Universe:
I recently posted the third and final chapter of this series. Each video is about 10 minutes long and offers a tremendously empowering shift in focus!
First Video for Safe Universe: A read of a poignant piece from Jane Roberts (channeling Seth) about ignoring the fear around us and choosing to personally live in a safe universe.
Second video: How to access you Angels, Spirit Guides, and inner wisdom to feel and experience a true sense of safety.
Third video: Learning to work with animal totems. The protection of animal spirits is an amazing way to walk in this world feeling protected and safe.
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“Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” Unknown
Snake Oil Radio
Thursdays at 3:30 pm (there will be two live broadcast this period)
My next live broadcast of Snake Oil Radio will be Thursday, September 23rd at 3:30 p.m. mountain (Phoenix) time. Usually one or two Thursdays each month you can catch a new show. Each 45 minute show will expand on my current column’s subject matter. It will also offer an opportunity for you to chat with other listeners in the chat room with comments and your thoughts about the topic of discussion. If you miss the live show, you can catch any of my previously recorded shows on the web site’s archive. You can also catch Snake Oil Radio on I-tunes (download my pod-casts there).
To hear a live show, all you need to do is be at a computer and tuned into: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jim-Ventura You may also access it by going to the site and type “Snake Oil” into the search option. You can also go to the shows that are currently “On air” at that time and find me. The call in number is 646-200-3966 for questions and comments.
Here’s my contact information to make an appointment for a session, or information on current classes: Email: Venturasag@yahoo.com (best method for contact).
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