Comments on: Winding Your Clock by Coming To Your Senses

By: Rex Steel

Rex Steel — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:27:33 +0000

Delma, thanks for sharing. It sounds like you believe the Bible is “The Word of God.” I can respect that you hold that belief. For me, it’s a book written by humans. Some of the content, perhaps 20% , seems inspired and helpful, while 80% seems to be just “religion,” and much of it judgmental. Personally, I think most of it is myth, like the stories of the gods of the Greeks and many other ancient civilizations.

By: Delma Dharni

Delma Dharni — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:52:15 +0000

“See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:15.

The enemy of our souls has a very specific strategy to destroy relationships. Whether these relationships are in business, marriage, or friendships, the strategy is the same. A conflict arises, judgments are made, and feelings are hurt. What happens next is the defining point of whether the enemy gains a foothold, or the grace of God covers the wrong.

When a root of bitterness is allowed to be planted and grown, it not only affects that person, but it also affects all others who are involved. It is like a cancer. Breaking Satan’s foothold requires at least one person to press into God’s grace. It cannot happen when either party “feels” like it, for none of us will ever feel like forgiving. None of us feel like talking when we have been hurt. Our natural response is to withdraw or lash out at the offending party. It is only obedience that allows God’s grace to cover the wrongs incurred. This grace prevents the parties from becoming victims who will seek compensation for their pain.

The next time you are hurt by someone, realize the gravity of the crossroads where you find yourself. Choose grace instead of bitterness. Then you will be free to move past the hurt, and a root of bitterness will not be given an opportunity to grow.

By: Cm

Cm — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:54:14 +0000

Hi Alana, I've always been aware of spirit in my life and at one point was very well attuned to my guides and was able to communicate freely. Unfortunately I came across a very negative person who thought that what I was doing was 'wrong' and disapproved of this path. This person was in a position of great authority over me and sadly was a big influence on me, and I agreed to stop. I rejected the gifts that I had, refused to communicate with my guides and cut off from this side of who I was. Finally, I broke free from this person and began a long process of healing that had taken many years. I feel drawn to returning to what I had before but don't seem to be able to do this anymore. I am so sorry and ashamed of rejecting the gifts, and of rejecting my wonderful guide, and I don't know how to tune myself in any more, and don't know how to trust myself. Do you have any advice or guidance? I found your website very helpful. Click here to read Alana's answer to CM > Healing From the Influence of Negative People

By: Shirley

Shirley — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:33:42 +0000

Dear Alana, My question is as follows: I take care of my 18 year old special needs child and seem to be getting really stressed out lately. Any hints as to what I can do? He does not understand a lot of things although he is not dumb by any means. I love him very much. I have been told to move for my health and would like to know if you see this happening. My birth date is 05/01/1939. Thank you very much, Shirley.

By: ranjani

ranjani — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:13:15 +0000

A gentleman who owes me money has been troubling me by not giving me my money. I feel awful. I have requested the money from him many times. What can I do? I feel cheated, and I don’t like that as I have been very nice and understanding to him. Please help me in getting my money back.

By: Lani

Lani — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:46:13 +0000

I’ve already felt peace in my heart just by reading this article, thank you Alana.

By: Dr. Boonlert Saisanit, Ph.D.

Dr. Boonlert Saisanit, Ph.D. — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:06:43 +0000

Dear Alana, I like your passage very much. As I often say to my friends and my students that we do not live long on this planet, so we must think good, speak good and do good, then we will have peace in our heart.
Boonlert Saisanit, Ph.D.

By: Janey

Janey — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:07:07 +0000

Hi Alana, I hope this question isn’t simply too selfish ? I moved from my home (English-speaking) country after owning my own house for 20 years to Europe where I have to learn another language and start again at the age of 52. At the start it felt like such a sensible thing to do as I was moving to be with a man who seemed to really love me and bought a house for us to share. As I have had some love and pain in the past, being really loved was a very big thing to me. I have missed my old life and friends more than I could imagine, felt guilty about moving my dog, and as we live in a remote location and, I came from the outskirts of a huge city, the isolation of the place, language, and loss of my way of life has had a powerfully depressive effect on me. It has taken a year for me to begin to feel OK and able to move forward here, and it has cost us some arguments along the way. I am still not sure if I should try to simply move only forward and forget my past life, or if I can manage to find some way to integrate the parts of my life, past and present. Sometimes I feel quite divided. Is there any direction you can offer me to try to cope with the sense of loss I have ?

By: Boi

Boi — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:56:14 +0000

In my search for a loving and caring partner, I seem to be attracting people who are not available into my life. They claim to want to be with me and yet never make the time to spend with me and get to do things that interest us together. The reason they give is that they are working and in most instances their work consumes them 24 hours a day, and I only get to see a person one hour in a week.

I also work and make enough money to sustain my children and extended family and in most cases would help a partner out financially but all those I have come across seem to do is to take what I can offer and then leave. This has become too tiring a pattern for me, and I sometime sit back not willing to try again as I do not wish to find myself in a repeat scenario. I am blessed financially, in good health and have wonderful relations with friends, work colleagues and family members.

I feel I am emotionally mature to connect with whoever is ready and as I meditate I have become accepting of what I encounter with the Universe and its beings as souls emanating from One Source and assisting me to heal a part of me that needs healing. I wish to know why I am stagnating on finding a soul mate as it is the only thing that I fail at?

By: Eric S.

Eric S. — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:15:25 +0000

Dear Alana, I have been married for twelve years with two lovely children. Communication with my wife was not the strongest point of our relationship and the feeling of intimacy and love is no longer there for me. I have met a new person that makes my heart sing, and I feel the connection that is coming from the depths of time. I feel caught between two worlds, the existing relationship of stability and socially accepted institution of marriage or re-arrange my life and follow my heart. What about the children? What example do I give them? Should I stay in an unhappy relationship for the sake of comfort or follow my heart despite the uncomfortable ride? I really value your wisdom on this one, Eric.

By: Colin

Colin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:04:38 +0000

This is a loving, caring and a very wise answer from Alana. I am sure Chandan would find a way out if the line of suggestion is sincerely followed. All love and best wishes.

By: Deepak N.

Deepak N. — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:17:42 +0000

Dear Alana, I am quiet impressed by your articles giving us precious guidance for rich living at all levels.
By profession I am civil engineer 48 with 2 children having a happy married life after nine years of passing through a very mental and physical traumatic conditions. I am suffering from heaviness, weakness and a little numbness in both legs. I have tried all but not to real effect. I have been out of work for the last eight months. We are living in a rented house. So we are somehow managing the show by taking money help from near ones. The other thing is my younger brother who is supposed to give me my decided share of property which is a good amount is also postponing the matter. I am asking for your merciful advice and prayers to God to resolve all three problems so as to enjoy a long, healthy, wealthy, and spiritually awakened life.

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:03:03 +0000

Dear Alana, I read your suggestion to Chandan and it read like it was so simple to make positivity flow in our lives. I have worked for three decades, and I was well placed and comfortably off. I quit because I felt I had more to give and contribute. Today, I feel dejected because I haven’t been able to make it the way I hoped to in life. I live in a place where there is scarcity in basic amenities. I feel inadequate, frustrated and not able to hope as everyday becomes a challenge. I feel depressed all the time. I feel life at the final score was not up to the mark in spite of my best efforts, endurance and challenging outlook. Help me handle my emotions and attitude in life. I am at a loss. I don’t know if there is a God to turn to or if it is the living spirit of our soul that is the God to turn to.