From homeless to millionaire, Joe Vitale gives the steps to make it happen!

You may remember best selling author Joe Vitale from the smash hit book and movie, The Secret.

Since them he has gone on to write over 50 books, and is a master at teaching the Law of Attraction.

Recently we had him as a guest on our XM radio show, and his story is an amazing one.

But the very cool thing about Joe, is that he is a master at communicating very simple steps that help people become financially independent.

Like, positive thinking and affirmations are great, but they are not powerful enough on their own to change any one's life!

Listen to the short interview right here.

http://www.davidessel.com/site/xm_david_essel_alive_radio.html

Get ready for huge success!

Contact us if we can help you create a life of success. www.davidessel.com 941.266.7676

How to attract MONEY, for personal growth work.

One of the most common excuses people use , that blocks them from growing personally, is the statement, "I'd love to go to this personal growth workshop, or hire a coach or consultant, a financial adviser, a social media coach etc., but I don't have the MONEY to do this!"

At first, you might say, "But maybe they don't have the money, maybe what they are saying is real."

And you are right, their thoughts are REAL to them, but they are not true.

Anyone can learn how to attract money to use for their personal growth goals, if they could just get out of their own way, let go of their old limiting beliefs, that at this moment are holding them back.

Enjoy this short video to see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaJS9Nbp35U

How am I so sure, that anyone can learn how to attract, create the money they want to be able to afford the professional help they desire? Because millions of people have already done this in the past.

Millions of people before us, who had no money, have already found a way to acquire it, so that they can get the help needed to become more successful, more calm, or free of an addiction, or whatever else theirs goals might encompass.

And if they can do it, so can you.

But like anything else that holds a great reward in life, we must be willing to get humble, get real, get vulnerable, and do whatever is uncomfortable in order to make it happen. We need a plan, and then we need to follow it through.

Yes, you can have, what you desire.

Love, David http://www.davidessel.com

What does REAL gratitude, look like?

Being grateful for what we have in our life is a fantastic step to take when we want to improve our attitude and energy in life. But is this REAL gratitude? Is this the deepest form of gratitude available to us today?

There is another form of gratitude, that even holds more power than the type we just discussed, that I call REAL gratitude.

Watch this short video to see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmtw93kM3xQ

Slow down, and through the use of this powerful form of gratitude and watch your life radically change for the better.

Love, david http://www.davidessel.com

Success: From clean shoes, a clean car? Watch.

Can success in life be the end result of wearing clean polished shoes and having a clean car? What in the world can these two things have to do with personal success?

We often put too much emphasis on the BIG things in life when it comes to generating the energy to attract new levels of success to us. Watch this short video to see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMIy7mNFhro

Slow down, take care of the seemingly little things in life, and watch your sense of success grow.

Love, david http://www.davidessel.com

How to "attract money"...for our personal growth.

So many people I've met over the years have said that they would love to change their personal lives, if they only had the money to do so. In other words, their personal growth is important to them, but they do not have the money to hire the trainer, attend a seminar, get sober of go back to school.

This is such a shame, because a lack of money is really just an excuse that we are not serious yet about taking care, of ourselves.

Sound harsh? Watch this video to see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaJS9Nbp35U

Slow down, and go after that desire that is most important for your own personal growth.

Love, David http://www.davidessel.com

Trusting the path we are on

TRUSTING THE PATH WE ARE ON As I write the above title, I feel a little "cringe" go through my body . . . I smile and laugh to myself, knowing that I need to be reminded so often to trust this path of life that I am on. I believe we need to let go of the "wheel" and understand that God's plan is always so much better than our own. I also know that I have to be honest with myself and you. I have to be vulnerable and tell you that this can be really hard. To not have control of my life is something that is hard to accept. If I was pursuing a goal I truly desired, from buying a specific house, obtaining a certain job, making a specific amount of money, or having a relationship with a woman I desired to be with, I would rarely accept no. And, of course, what followed usually was a stressful experience if I did not receive what I wanted. Instead of relaxing, letting go of the end result and trusting that all was in place, I would push, pursue relentlessly, and go after the goal. Before, I couldn't trust that if it did not come after one, two, or three healthy attempts . . . that maybe this wasn't the time to have what I thought I needed at that moment. Several months ago I was in the hot pursuit of a new career opportunity that I knew I needed to have. So I pursued. I was anxious daily. I needed this. I wanted this. I pushed. I was stressed out for 30 days. And then, on day 31, I awoke with this intuitive feeling that shouted "No, this is not the right move at all." The path was set out all along, and yet I did not want to trust. I believe that if I would have let it go and trusted that God knew what was best, I would have handled it quite differently and with a lot less anxiety. In relationships, we often pursue someone who is not at the same place that we are. We jump through hoops, knowing, just knowing that this is the one. We push. We pursue. We become anxious. We do not trust and let it go. It will come, or it will not. And yet, that's not enough for us to know. Not that we will necessarily get what we want in life by sitting on the sidelines, because that rarely happens. We need the balance of pursuit and rest, surrounded by the ultimate in trust. Trust the path that you are on at this very moment. Relax. Smile. Let it go. Trust. If you believe this article can help someone you know, please pass it on. Search. Grow. Love. Love, david http://www.davidessel.com

Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?

As we go through challenging times in life, many clients will ask if there truly is a light at the end of the tunnel. When will they get a break? When will the stress end?

Sometimes, the stress becomes self created. We become what we think about, so if we focus on all of our challenges, we'll get even more more stressed.

Watch this brief video, to see how you can find the light, in your own tunnel of life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIOxxagDDow

Slow down, there is a light.

Love, peace, david http://www.davidessel.com

Looking Your Best Every Day: Here's Why.

Looking Your Best Today & Everyday

Have you ever thought about the times you've been out to eat that bring back the best memories?

I was asking a friend the other day this very question, to which she replied “When I felt and looked my best, I took out this very classy and sexy dress that I hadn't worn in years … and it was a fabulous evening.” As we continued talking I also found out that while it was a memorable night, she hadn't dressed like that for dinner in over two years.

The question that pops into my head after a conversation like that is why do we wait for a special night, like a holiday party or charity event, to wear our best clothes? When we dress in our finest attire, we not only lift our own spirits but oftentimes those around us as well.

There are so many excellent restaurants in our area, serving the finest of dishes on a daily basis. One of our local chefs wouldn't think about holding back from using his most expensive cutlery while making your next meal, or his finest piece of fish just because it’s a Tuesday eve, so why do we hold back on wearing our best jewelry or expensive suit when we venture out for our next meal?

There was an Internet letter that reached me recently that made a lasting impact.

The sister of a young woman in her 30’s who had recently died of cancer was going through her dresser to pack or give away her clothes. To her astonishment, she found gorgeous, silk lingerie that had never been worn. As she went to her sister’s closet, she found multiple pairs of high fashion shoes, barely touched. And hanger upon hanger of beautiful clothes she had never seen her wear. After leaving her house, she made a pact with herself to begin enjoying all of her favorite and rarely worn outfits everyday.

Let’s start today to live with more passion and joy. Do this by choosing your finest jewelry and clothing to wear out to your favorite restaurant, just because you can! Regardless if it’s a Monday or Saturday night, start making all your evenings out a special event. Men who dress with this attitude will find a new sense of energy as well. Remember, as you look and feel better, those out around you will pick up on your fun and playful attitude and feel better as well.

Don't wait, live a more exciting life today.

Love, Peace,

David Essel, M.S.
www.davidessel.com
Author, Radio & Television Host, Lifestyle Coach

Think and Grow Rich. Really? Here's the truth.

One of my favorite books in the world of personal growth in Napoleon Hill's, Think and Grow Rich, however the title is completely misleading.

Like many, I was first drawn to it for the miracle it promised, at least in the title. But, if you read it thoroughly, you'll see that the truth is actually quite different than the hope it promises.

Watch this brief video to see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyVUzbJTCKY

I love the concept of personal growth, but real growth will always come with a price. And more often than not, it is fully worth the price we must pay.

Slow down, love, peace, David http://www.davidessel.com

ADVANCEMENT through SACRIFICE?

ADVANCEMENT THROUGH SACRIFICE

During a discussion recently, the topic regarding our need to follow our dreams came up. A woman had to decide if the challenge of working seven days a week for a twelve month period of time was worth the potential end result of creating the life and work she's always desired. Within one hour, the result from our caller survey was unanimous . . . 9 out of 10 people said it would be worth the risk. What about you? Would you be willing to commit to one year of this type of schedule to be doing what you've always wanted? Could you look at this situation creatively enough and devise a mental plan of attack where you could survive the demands of this type of a schedule? Realistically, what is 12 months of your life, if on average we live for 924 months?

I believe a lot of times we take the easier, "conforming" path in a life we forget just may be able to be filled with more excitement and joy if we are willing to make a few different sacrifices along the way. We fall victim to the belief that by doing what the "average" person would do is really the only way to play it. And I admit following your own journey and going after your dreams, which almost always means creating a nonconformist path, will ruffle a few feathers of those who want you to play it safe . . . be more normal. But the rewards in many cases are too great to pass up.

As an example, when we make the decision to go to school full-time and work full-time, we are able to create the confidence in ourselves that too few people seem to have, a confidence and exploration of our greatness that many never get a chance to experience. Search . Grow . Love . Express yourself.

If you believe this article can help someone you know, please pass it on.
Search. Grow. Love.

http://www.davidessel.com

Advanced Prayers For Ourselves

If there are to be major changes in our relationship with God, and ourselves, it will have to begin with the way we perform advanced prayers for ourselves.

Now, the way we describe this on this short video may surprise you. Praying for ourselves , in an advanced way, is much different than you could ever believe.

Watch, connect, deepen your prayer life now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5hxIuGjqRU

Slow down, share this video blog to help others too.

Love, peace, david http://www.davidessel.com

Are You a Thermostat or a Thermometer? Let's See

ARE YOU A THERMOSTAT OR A THERMOMETER? © David Essel

One of my favorite motivational teachers over the years has been the late Earl Nightingale, one of the founders of the educational resource company, Nightingale-Conant. Earl had a wonderful way with analogies in life. One of his most memorable analogies was the thermostat/thermometer question.

So let me ask you, "Are you a thermostat or a thermometer?" The importance of this question may astound you!

A thermostat type person sets their own "temperature" so to speak. They are in control of their reactions to life and realize the importance of being able to regulate the amount of energy that they put out at any one time. If they are about to get involved in a "heated" argument, they understand the importance of "cooling down" their reaction to the situation. They have a wonderful understanding that no one can make them react, that it is their choice to respond in a way they choose. While no one is perfect, the "thermostat" type person is in control of their own "temperature" most of the time. Have you figured out what type of a person you are yet? Without even explaining what type of person a "thermometer" is yet, you can probably imagine where you fit in.

The "thermometer" type reacts almost entirely to outside influences. Their quality of life, their ability to have a good or a bad day depends on the events going on around them. They react instantly to these influences. A rainy day can easily bring them down. Constructive criticism can ruin a week for them. They fluctuate like the weather in Syracuse, NY (if you don't like it, wait 30 minutes because it will change!) up, down, cold, hot. They are known as "reactors". They have very little sense of control over how they act or so they would like you to believe!

However, anyone can change! It may be an effort consisting of small steps, but it can be done. Our goal should be to react more like the thermostat, able to enjoy life more because we deal with life using a small sense of control. Follow these steps to become a thermostat vs. a thermometer in your life:

1. Write down the one or two areas where you need to show less reaction to outside influences that you allow to "get to you".

2. Now, watch yourself change your reaction. In the past, you would have become upset or mad but now visualize yourself reacting as a thermostat in control of your behavior.

3. Close your eyes and see yourself in that situation (in traffic, at work with your boss/co-workers, relationship issues, etc.).

4. OPEN your eyes and smile at this first successful step.

5. Carry this paper with you to reinforce this change.

6. Do this for 30 consecutive days. Do not hesitate to find a counselor to discuss this situation with. Become the person that is already inside you waiting to be set free. Being the "thermostat" in life can bring you the energy and joy you've always been missing.
   

If you believe this article can help someone you know, please pass it on.
Search. Grow. Love.

Love, peace, david http://www.davidessel.com

Your Feelings Can Easily Mislead You! It's True.

Many people encourage us to always follow our feelings, but the truth is, that if we do this we can often be lead down the wrong path in life. Our feelings can easily mislead us.

Just because something, a decision, a person, does not "feel" right in the moment, did you know it could be your own fear or insecurity making those decisions, and not reality?

Watch this short video, and you'll see what I mean.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjUZ8G4kIk

Yes, sometimes following our feelings is the right thing to do, but life is rarely black and white.

Slow down, share this with a friend.

Love, peace, david www.davidessel.com

The Prayer of Jabez

One of the most beautiful, simplest and powerful prayers in the bible is the Prayer of Jabez. I was introduced to the prayer while reading the book by the same name by Bruce Wilkinson, and have been praying it daily since the late 1990's.

Watch this brief video as we explore the wonder of this prayer now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rBONBDb9bM

Slow down, live, love, pray daily.

Love, peace, Rev. David www.davidessel.com

Fear of Failure? Read this and watch yourself shift!

Whenever I speak with or interview successful and exciting people, I always walk away with a sense of awe regarding their lack of fear in their pursuit of a worthy goal. Yet, I wonder if the fear of failure for most of us is the biggest obstacle in our attempt to live a life that is more fulfilling and joyful.

This fear of failing at any personal or professional endeavor can be so strong that we sit on the "sidelines" of life, watching other people playing their best game. The phrases "I wish I had their confidence . . . their life . . . their money . . . their relationships . . . their faith" continue to surface as we long for an existence that is full of energy and meaning.

And yet, if we examine the road we've taken to get us to where we are today, I wonder if it is full of decisions that we've made to minimize the chance to fail rather than one in which we've tried to maximize the chances to be more successful. Do you see the immense difference here? People who are playing life "safe" are handcuffed, partially immobilized by the fear of how they may be judged by others if their quest doesn't turn out the way they had hoped.

On the other hand, those who are trying to maximize their lives are looking for opportunities to excite them, stretch them, make them show up and take the exciting chances that life has to offer. And please don't confuse these people with blind risk takers. Quite the contrary. Many of these successful people are far from daredevils. Maybe their relationship is so strong because they chose someone based on an internal connection rather than choosing someone who others would approve of. They looked past race, color, religion, and chose someone they knew they could love at the deepest possible level.


Evaluate your life and determine today if your fear of failure is the one obstacle that you must learn to release so that the life of energy and joy you desire becomes reality.
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Slow down, and release any fear of failure left within you right now. Just go for it.

If you believe this article can help someone you know, please pass it on.Search. Grow. Love.

Love, peace, Rev. David www.davidessel.com

You are a Co-creator of Miracles. Read on..=)

For many of us, it seems that everyone else gets "lucky " in life at times, while we swim in mediocrity, unable to create the miracles we really want.

Watch this short video and see how "luck" and miracles are a part of our co-creation attitude, the combination of preparation and persistence.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDHDEa88Xig

Now, let's get moving towards our desired goals and pass this on to help others in on the secret to creating miracles! We all have the ability to start doing this today!

Slow down.

Love, peace, Rev. david www.davidessel.com

Are You Looking Your Best Right Now?

Looking Your Best Today & Everyday


Have you ever thought about the times you've been out to eat that bring back the best memories?


I was asking a friend the other day this very question, to which she replied “When I felt and looked my best, I took out this very classy and sexy dress that I hadn't worn in years … and it was a fabulous evening.” As we continued talking I also found out that while it was a memorable night, she hadn't dressed like that for dinner in over two years.


The question that pops into my head after a conversation like that is why do we wait for a special night, like a holiday party or charity event, to wear our best clothes? When we dress in our finest attire, we not only lift our own spirits but oftentimes those around us as well.

There are so many excellent restaurants in our area, serving the finest of dishes on a daily basis. One of our local chefs wouldn't think about holding back from using his most expensive cutlery while making your next meal, or his finest piece of fish just because it’s a Tuesday eve, so why do we hold back on wearing our best jewelry or expensive suit when we venture out for our next meal?


There was an Internet letter that reached me recently that made a lasting impact.
The sister of a young woman in her 30’s who had recently died of cancer was going through her dresser to pack or give away her clothes. To her astonishment, she found gorgeous, silk lingerie that had never been worn. As she went to her sister’s closet, she found multiple pairs of high fashion shoes, barely touched. And hanger upon hanger of beautiful clothes she had never seen her wear. After leaving her house, she made a pact with herself to begin enjoying all of her favorite and rarely worn outfits everyday.

Let’s start today to live with more passion and joy. Do this by choosing your finest jewelry and clothing to wear out to your favorite restaurant, just because you can! Regardless if it’s a Monday or Saturday night, start making all your evenings out a special event. Men who dress with this attitude will find a new sense of energy as well. Remember, as you look and feel better, those out around you will pick up on your fun and playful attitude and feel better as well.

Don't wait, live a more exciting life today.

Love, Peace,
Rev. David Essel, M.S.www.davidessel.comAuthor, Radio & Television Host, Life Coach

Come in from the Cold in Life

IT'S TIME TO COME IN FROM THE COLD


As I was about to run recently, I decided to listen to a tape I hadn't heard in years by Joni Mitchell entitled Night Ride Home. Now, usually, I run with some upbeat, jammin' music, but for some reason, I guess subconsciously, I needed to connect to her words and melodies which I've always found to be very deep and thought provoking. One song had the line "What I've always wanted was just to come in from the cold," which resonated through me with a message that compelled me to write to you about this concept.

From many perspectives, isn't this what we all really want in life? To finally just come in from the cold? Within ourselves, to come in from a cold existence where there are so many things we don't like about who we are . . . to the warmth of self acceptance, self love . . . To leave the cold and bitter mindset of what we are not, to the loving place that embraces all of the wonder of who we are?


Can you feel the shift right now if you were to just allow yourself to come in from the cold? To let down your old walls of self doubt and limitation, and warmly wrap your arms around your true self, the God-essence that runs through us all?

And in regard to relationship to another, the story is the same whether you've been with a partner for 50 years or 50 days, many of us have felt the desire to be embraced, to come in from the cold, distant relationship we've experienced to one of safety, warmth, acceptance. Do you feel on some level a frustration with the coldness that surrounds your heart? The coldness that surrounds your partner's heart? Could you look into your partner's eyes with love and be vulnerable, to ask if they would bring you in from the cold? Could you lovingly ask your partner to reconnect with you and to come into the warmth of your open heart? Could you ask them to come in from the cold?


I ask you to just sit and think about the concept. If it feels too far fetched, wait a little while and revisit this writing. Print a copy and put it away from a few days. Share it with your partner and see if they are open to a new way of experiencing who you are. If they are not, you still can mentally "bring them in from the cold" every day and enjoy the fact that your heart is warm enough and big enough for the both of you.
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If you believe this article can help someone you know, please pass it on.Search. Grow. Love.

Slow down, love, peace, Rev. David www.davidessel.com

A New Year Reminder

A NEW YEAR REMINDER


My assistant Pat found the following story and thought it would be a great "New Year" reminder for all of us who are trying to grow and prosper in life. It is wonderful how such strong truths, when put into story form or with beautiful analogies as this professor did, can be remembered more easily by many of us than if we were to receive the same information in a more factual way. After reading this, take a moment and write down what the meaningful "rocks" are in your life (you'll understand what I'm asking when you get to the end of this story). I wish you joy, hope, peace and love.
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---A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks right to the top (rocks about 2" in diameter). He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, filled into the open areas between the rocks. The students laughed. He asked his students again if the jar was full. They agreed that yes, it was.
The professor then picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. "Now," said the professor, "I want you to recognize that this is your life. The rocks are the important things — your family, your partner, your friends, your health, your children — anything that is so important to you that if it were lost, you would be nearly destroyed.

The pebbles are the other things in life that matter, but on a smaller scale. The pebbles represent things like your job, your house, your car.

The sand is everything else — the small stuff.
If you put the sand or the pebbles into the jar first, there is no room for the rocks. The same goes for your life. If you spend all your energy and time on the small stuff, material things, you will never have room for the 20 things that are truly most important.

Pay attention to the things that are critical in your life. Play with your children. Take your partner out dancing. Spend quality time with your friends. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, give a dinner party and fix the disposal.
Take care of the rocks first — the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just pebbles and sand.
— author unknown
If you believe this article can help someone you know, please pass it on.Search. Grow. Love.

Slow Down, Love, peace, Rev. David www.davidessel.com

What's God's Path for You?

During a recent interview with a prospective client, she hesitated then asked a wonderful question, "How do I know when I'm on the path God wants me to be on?"

What a great question! What a great question!

I was so excited to talk to her about the possible answers, that I became tongue tied for about 30 seconds! Lol. It was a very funny scene.

The easiest way to answer this question, is to ask yourself what you're passionate about in life that not only helps you, but allows you to be in service to others at the same time.

This very short video clip will help us to answer this very important question about life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8tfqprFjmQ

As you follow your passions, as you reach out to help others, as you do things that make you feel good, even if no one sees you doing them, you are on God's path.

Slow down and search for the path of love, the path of God.

Love, peace, Rev. David www.davidessel.com