Trials and Tribulations

This world is full of problems and along with death, we can count on suffering here.  I talk with people almost every day about some type of problem.

While there are many problems, I know of one sure solution for all of them.  When we allow Lord Jesus to lead our lives, the worries and stresses disappear.

We can still have the same trials and tribulations but with His peace, strength and direction it all becomes ok.  Jesus knocks on the door of everyone's heart but most people do not answer.

Even when we let our Lord into our hearts, He is often left in the foyer.  Only when He runs our whole life can we rise above the trials and tribulations to live joyful, holy lives.

Praying For Strength

When facing problems in my ministry, I need supernatural strength for handling difficult situations.  I especially pray for help with spiritual warfare.

These battles can come in many forms from physical to spiritual.  The hardest to accept have been with humans.

Fighting against spiritual evil I can accept as part of this wicked fallen world.  However, humans that use their free will to control others with their irrational, incomprehensible screaming anger pushes my buttons.

With this battle, I pray for the supernatural strength to stay calm and peaceful.  

This strength and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ is only a prayer away!

My Biggest Miracle

My biggest miracle happened five years ago this month.  After 144 hours of contemplative prayer, I met and began a relationship with the Loving Creator, Savior Jesus and Holy Spirit.

I was forever changed and became such a different person that I did not even recognize myself.  At first, not knowing myself was confusing, but as I learned Jesus' ways, it became easier.

One of the biggest surprises was my guilt, worry and fear disappearing.  In a close personal relationship with the Trinity, I am forgiven of sins, given peace that surpasses all understanding and provided eternal life.

With these burdens lifted, my life is easier, but not stress free.  However, stress relief is only a prayer away.

Embrace Your Purpose

Queen Esther in the Bible book of Esther saved her people, the exiled Israelites, from genocide.

Esther began poor, but God placed her in the right position at the right time to make this courageous act.  When she was first kidnapped, Esther did not know this was the beginning of her spiritual destiny.

Everyone is born with a purpose and the abilities to fulfill it.  God directs humans again and again towards their spiritual destinies but many fail because of their worldly programing.

People can only find inner peace and true happiness when they embrace their real purpose in life.

Fill Up On Love

The more negativity people have; the more "drama" enslaves them, and the less love they have to give others.

Since negativity has its foundation in fear and anger, when people reduce these emotions, their love capacity will increase.

If people are filled with love, they become freer and lighter with their actions reflecting this feeling. Then others can enjoy their acceptance and compassion.

For more information, read my ebook, Tranquil Hearts Program For Achieving Peace, that is available at www.tranquilhearts.com

Strive For Peace

To have a peaceful life, it is important for people to consider their family, friends, coworkers, etc. that they see on a regular basis.

Do these people have values and qualities that are a joy to emulate? Do they create an atmosphere of relaxation, acceptance and respect?

If not, people can improve their lives by making a conscious choice to eliminate or reduce these contacts for peace.

~ For more information, read my ebook, Tranquil Hearts Program For Achieving Peace, that is available at www.tranquilhearts.com

Change Your Opinions and Be Happy

Since most facts are created by a group consensus and fully established when accepted by the society with no proof necessary, people need to search for their truth.

People must realize that most of the unhelpful information received has been opinions masquerading as truths that can be replaced.

Unbeneficial beliefs make people very unhappy with all the subjective information that does not agree with the real self inside. People can change this outcome and improve their lives by analyzing everything; like thoughts, behavior, emotions, life, dreams, relationships, etc.

~ From the ebook, Tranquil Hearts Program for Achieving Peace, available on my website: www.tranquilhearts.com

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Build Faith For Safety

God is our refuge and strength,
an ever present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

Be Worry Free

Anyone can meditate and pray doubts and worries away.

Choose Happiness

Life offers happiness and misery, so choose to think about happy things while you plan how to change the miserable ones.

Free Ebook

Read about the first fifty years of struggle in my ebook, From Terror to Tranquility, on my search for truth and inner peace with God for Free off my website - www.tranquilhearts.com.

Hold The Balance

This world is full of beauty and sorrow, so hold the balance that feels right for you!

Know Reality

Go with the flow of life by accepting and understanding reality so beneficial decisions will be made to move a person forward.

HOLIDAY STRESS REDUCTION

1. Prepare for stress now by storing up tranquility with relaxation techniques that clear the mind and create a physical calmness, like prayer, meditation, exercise, etc. If you need more time to do this, give up something unnecessary, like worrying, watching T.V., playing video games, etc.



2. Prioritize what must be done and eliminate anything that falls at the bottom. Always put “down” time at the top to stay relaxed because this creates clear thinking for good decisions.



3. Think about what experiences you want but be realistic on your limitations. Placing boundaries and thinking creatively are much more advantageous than trying to control with anger or manipulation.



4. Keep your expectations low, so disappointments stay low, too. Know and accept people how they really are and don’t assume they will be more cooperative for the holidays.



5. Need help with specific situations? Call or email me (618-917-5874 or sw@tranquilhearts.com) for FREE holiday advice from December 3, 2010 until January 3, 2011.

Experiment with this adventure called life and have fun! Happy Holidays!

What is Enlightenment?

As the darkness leaves our minds, the light will enter.
Enlightenment comes through a continuous building of awareness.

The Tranquil Hearts Program provides the skills to reduce the night and gain more day.

My Ideal Life

When, I missed my opportunity for a vacation this year, I really did not mind. I realized that I already felt relaxed because I am living my ideal life.

My life is about having a career I love, continuing my personal growth and enjoying the company of people I love. Even when I have problems, they are an easy fix as long as I am realistic about the situation, keep in mind the experience I want and stay true to myself.

Tuesday for example, I got up in the morning at 7 a.m. and ate breakfast, went to get a contract notarized for my daughter and then came home to walk my dogs around the lake and through the woods. Next, I went to my Tai Chi class and afterwards, met my boyfriend at the gym for a swim in the pool.

In the afternoon, I ate lunch with my boyfriend at Subway and then came home to repot my plants, pick the last vegetables out of the garden and work on my business. My evening consisted of a quick supper, reading a great book, meditation and prayer.

Of course my days vary, but I always try to make choices on what experiences I want and balance the needs of my mind, body and spirit. After all, the purpose of physical life is to learn and love, which includes being good to myself.

Seeking Visionaries

My business has provided me with the opportunity to meet and help some wonderful people that have enriched my life greatly with their beliefs and ideas. I would classify all of these people as visionaries because they search for the knowledge to improve their lives (as in the big picture) and not just solve a problem.

Visionaries are creative thinkers that recognize the benefits of an open mind and facilitating change to obtain their dreams. These people work hard and utilize self-discipline to become the amazing individuals they were born to be.

It has been such a joy working with these people that I am always seeking more visionaries to teach. Individuals that want to gain life-long applicable skills for happiness, confidence, peace and health.

Tranquil Hearts Origin

This business started because I wanted to share the fast, simple methods for changing beliefs that took me over 30 years to learn. However, what to call my business?

After I had removed enough negative beliefs and expanded my perceptions to include a personal relationship with God, I learned that The Lord has an interesting opinion. God told me to use the word tranquility and tranquil for my business.

Oh no, not a word that is difficult to pronounce and not in common use! This did not sound like good marketing. So, I asked, "Why?"

God said, "Because there's not enough peace in the world." Well, that made sense to me.

Do You Need to Change?

Considering that 93-97% of us are raised in dysfunctional families, most of us have unbeneficial programming. The Tranquil Hearts Program is about learning skills to change this thinking and gain inner peace.

The American Medical Association says that stress causes about 70% of all illness. Psychology supports this depressing statistic with its own conclusion that 70% of people's thoughts are negative.

What would your life be like if 70% of your thinking was beneficial? Happier? Healthier? Clearer? Easier?

Go against the norm! Change your dysfunctional thinking and gain inner peace.