| Beginning June 1949 until her death in November 1962, | | | | Gratitude is a harmonious vibration with abundance. All |
| former First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt wrote a McCall's | | | | the water in the world can be around you and you can |
| magazine column, "If You Ask Me". She gave brief | | | | float on top of it. What you will find is that the ocean |
| answers to questions sent in to the magazine. I | | | | delights in lifting you up as you let go and float on its |
| became a faithful fan and she became my mentor | | | | lofty surface. |
| when I was seven years old. | | | | This second I invite you to let go of all your worries, |
| Eleanor Roosevelt carried the torch forward in | | | | stress, concerns and frustrations and allow yourself to |
| promoting the empowerment of women in stating | | | | be lifted and supported by the ocean of abundant |
| what she believed. Two of my favorite Eleanor | | | | good in yourself and around you. Close your eyes. |
| Roosevelt statements of wisdom are: | | | | Take a deep breath. Take another deep breath and |
| "All the water in the world cannot drown you | | | | visualize blowing out the burdens you hold. Then, |
| unless it gets inside of you." | | | | visualize yourself floating on the ocean waves behind |
| "No one can make you feel inferior without your | | | | the surf line. Notice your body being supported by the |
| consent.... I can take the next thing that comes along." | | | | water and your burdens drifting away. |
| Thus, I learned that no matter the problem, financial | | | | Yes, this second you can let go of all your worries, |
| situation, history, or whatever difficulty is around me, let | | | | stress, concerns and frustrations. Notice when you let |
| it be around me, not in me. It is simply a circumstance | | | | go a huge weight is lifted from your body, especially |
| or an inconvenience. It is around me, but, it cannot | | | | your shoulders and in the pit of your stomach. Continue |
| control or determine my internal weather. My internal | | | | practicing letting go of your burdens until you are living |
| weather comes from my state of mind, and the state | | | | your life simply managing the circumstances and |
| of my heart. | | | | inconveniences with ease. |
| Remember to keep your mind and your heart focused | | | | I wish you well on your wonderful journey. |
| on gratitude and appreciation for your wisdom. | | | | |