When most people think of a psychic, they probably imagine an exotic-looking woman peering into a crystal ball. She wears giant hoop earrings and a long, flowing dress. In a mysterious foreign accent, she reveals what she sees in your future—usually for a steep fee.Yet, you can be your own psychic, by developing your own natural power to see the future. The word, "clairvoyance," means "clear seeing." In other words, a clairvoyant clearly sees the truth about the past, present, and future. You've probably experienced clairvoyance yourself, and may not have even known it. Common clairvoyant instances include: You have a vivid dream which later comes true. You lose your keys or wallet. Then, a picture of the place where you left the item flashes into your mind. As you're driving, you see a mental image of the car ahead of you turning left. Two minutes later, the car turns left exactly as you'd mentally imaged. You suddenly see an image of a person in your mind's eye. Later that day, you receive a call or a letter from that person.These experiences of clairvoyance are quite normal and often very useful. Even more, you can learn how to increase your clairvoyant power so that it becomes a reliable tool for everyday living.We enhance and improve clairvoyance, like any behavior, with learning and practice. If you follow the seven steps listed below and practice them for seven days in a row, you'll experience more consistent and reliable clairvoyant images.
Keys to Clairvoyance
STEP 1: Release the Fears of Seeing the Future.My psychic development students usually recall being clairvoyant when they were children. In fact, studies show that young people have the highest rates of clairvoyance of any age group.However, children often "turn off" their clairvoyance because of fear. This fear could come from a thoughtless remark by adults who say the child's invisible friend is his imagination (when, in truth, the child is seeing angels and spirit guides). Sometimes, parents tell their children that psychic insights are evil. Or, the child may see a frightening image of her parent's impending divorce, or some other painful future event. She then shuts her clairvoyant vision, because she doesn't want to see her future.Whatever the source of fear, we must release this emotion to regain our full clairvoyant power. One of the best ways to rid yourself of fear-blocks is through saying an affirmative phrase. Sit in a comfortable position and take two or three very deep and slow breaths. As you breathe in and out, say these words either silently or aloud: "I am willing to release all fear of seeing my future."
STEP 2: Formulate Your Question in a Specific Way.Accurate clairvoyant answers require accurately-stated questions.Carefully word your questions so you'll receive an answer that truly meets your needs. The best way is to be honest with yourself about your "bottom line" true desires.For example, you might ask, "Will I meet someone at the dance tonight?" and then see a clairvoyant image of yourself talking with a new person who isn't your romantic type. A better question would be, "Will I meet my next romantic partner at the dance tonight?" Your question can have as many details as you like.
STEP 3: Breathe and Concentrate Upon Your "Third Eye". After asking your question, take three deep and slow breaths. Put your focus on the area between your two eyes. This is an energy center, known as a "chakra," which activates clairvoyance. This chakra area contains a "third eye," which supplies psychic pictures in answer to your questions.As you breathe, look for and notice an oval shape resting horizontally between your two eyes. Notice whether this "third eye" has its eyelid closed, open, or partially open. If the eyelid is closed or partially closed, ask it to open. Reaffirm your willingness to release the fear of seeing psychically. Once the eye is open, you will be rewarded with a blissful feeling of warm love, as you are reunited with a long-lost part of yourself.
STEP 4: Notice any Pictures that Enter Your Mind. Clairvoyant images generally come in one of four ways: as a single picture inside your mind's eye; as a single picture that you see outside your mind's eye; as a movie image inside your head; or a movie image outside your head. The pictures can be black and white or full color. Sometimes, they may appear as a painting or a cartoon.
STEP 5: Increase the Brightness and Size of the Images.Simply think this phrase, "Pictures, I ask that you grow in size and strength, NOW!" With your powerful intention and decision, the clairvoyant pictures will instantly become larger, brighter, and bolder. Bigger and more colorful pictures are easier to interpret. If this step seems to give you trouble, repeat Step 1 above.
STEP 6: Ask For Interpretation and Clarification.You need to know the meaning of your clairvoyant images in order to interpret them and put them to good use. If you are unsure of what your psychic pictures are trying to tell you, ask either mentally or aloud, "What do these pictures mean?" You will receive an answer as a feeling, thought, or sound. If the answer is unclear, ask that it be repeated or delivered to you in a different way. The spirit world wants to help you receive psychic information, and they will work with you until you clearly understand the answers to your questions.
STEP 7: Trust in What You See.This last step is crucial, because if you discount your clairvoyant images or write them off as mere imagination, they are lost opportunities. You'll gain more confidence in your psychic abilities if you keep a record of your clairvoyant images. Be sure to keep track of each psychic image that comes true. In this way, you'll learn how reliable your clairvoyance truly is. You'll also understand your personal symbology, as each person's clairvoyant psyche uses a unique set of pictures to symbolize different meanings.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Already Taken
It's quite possibly the most commonly used phrase in the history of advice: Be yourself. But it's such a vague adage. What do they really mean when they tell you to be yourself? And is it really as easy as it sounds? Steps to Find yourself. You can't be yourself if you don't know, understand, and accept yourself first.
Stop caring about how people perceive you. The fact is, it really doesn't matter. It's impossible to be yourself when you're caught up in wondering "Do they think I'm funny? Does he think I'm fat? Does she think I'm stupid?" To be yourself, you've got to let go of these concerns and just let your behavior flow, with only your consideration of others as a filter—not their consideration of you.
Be honest and open. What have you got to hide? You're an imperfect, growing, learning human being. If you feel ashamed or insecure about any aspect of yourself —and you feel you have to hide those parts of you, whether physically or emotionally —then you have to come to terms with that and learn to convert your so-called flaws into individualistic quirks. Relax. Stop worrying about the worst that could happen, especially in social situations. So what if you fall flat on your face? Or get spinach stuck in your teeth? Learn to laugh at yourself both when it happens and afterwards. Turn it into a funny story that you can share with others. It lets them know that you're not perfect and makes you feel more at ease, too. Develop and express your individuality. Whether it's your sense of style, or even your manner of speaking, if your preferred way of doing something strays from the mainstream, then be proud of it. Have a Productive Day. Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and that some days, you're the statue. People might raise eyebrows and even make fun, but as long as you can shrug and say "Hey, that's just me" and leave it at that, people will ultimately respect you for it, and you'll respect yourself.
There's a difference between being yourself and being inappropriately unrestrained. You might have your opinions, dreams, and preferences, but that doesn't mean you have to disrespect others by forcing them to acknowledge your views. If fads or trends strike your fancy, don't avoid them! Being yourself is all about reflecting who you are inside in what you do, and what you like is what you like, no matter how trendy it is (or not trendy, for that matter)! As the famous song goes, "Life's not worth a damn until you can say, I am what I am" - when you can sincerely say it, you will know that you can be yourself.
Stop caring about how people perceive you. The fact is, it really doesn't matter. It's impossible to be yourself when you're caught up in wondering "Do they think I'm funny? Does he think I'm fat? Does she think I'm stupid?" To be yourself, you've got to let go of these concerns and just let your behavior flow, with only your consideration of others as a filter—not their consideration of you.
Be honest and open. What have you got to hide? You're an imperfect, growing, learning human being. If you feel ashamed or insecure about any aspect of yourself —and you feel you have to hide those parts of you, whether physically or emotionally —then you have to come to terms with that and learn to convert your so-called flaws into individualistic quirks. Relax. Stop worrying about the worst that could happen, especially in social situations. So what if you fall flat on your face? Or get spinach stuck in your teeth? Learn to laugh at yourself both when it happens and afterwards. Turn it into a funny story that you can share with others. It lets them know that you're not perfect and makes you feel more at ease, too. Develop and express your individuality. Whether it's your sense of style, or even your manner of speaking, if your preferred way of doing something strays from the mainstream, then be proud of it. Have a Productive Day. Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and that some days, you're the statue. People might raise eyebrows and even make fun, but as long as you can shrug and say "Hey, that's just me" and leave it at that, people will ultimately respect you for it, and you'll respect yourself.
There's a difference between being yourself and being inappropriately unrestrained. You might have your opinions, dreams, and preferences, but that doesn't mean you have to disrespect others by forcing them to acknowledge your views. If fads or trends strike your fancy, don't avoid them! Being yourself is all about reflecting who you are inside in what you do, and what you like is what you like, no matter how trendy it is (or not trendy, for that matter)! As the famous song goes, "Life's not worth a damn until you can say, I am what I am" - when you can sincerely say it, you will know that you can be yourself.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
12 Emotional Reactions to Reality Shifts
Most of us have experienced times when reality has literally shifted around us. We've noticed time has slowed down, sped up, or even stopped completely. Sometimes we notice that our coat, wallet, shoes or keys aren't where we know we left them -- or we're disconcerted to find that yet another sock has vanished into the "Bermuda Triangle" of our laundry room. Reality shifts are these times when we notice things appearing, disappearing, transforming, or transporting... or changes in the way we experience time.What I find particularly fascinating about this phenomenon is the wide variety of reactions people have when they notice reality shifting. Just as in Alan Funt's "Candid Camera" television show, people experiencing reality shifts don't always respond the same way -- or even in ways we might expect people to react.In the case of reality shifts, it's quite likely that our feelings are interconnected with the shifts in reality we are witnessing, so these emotions may help us find a key to better understanding the phenomenon of reality shifts. For example, anecdotal evidence suggests that people who are relaxed when they discover they have cancer (rather than feeling initially shocked or angry) are less likely to have spontaneous remissions of their cancers.To find out how people feel when reality shifts, I designed and conducted a "How Do You Shift Reality?" survey of 395 people in April 2000, asking people to answer twenty questions about their reality shift experiences. One of the questions I asked was:
"When I notice reality shifts, I often feel... "
This survey offered several multiple choice answers to this question, including a write-in space for people to share additional comments. When I analyzed these survey results, I was excited to discover that there are twelve typical types of emotional reactions for people experiencing reality shifts!
(1) Curiosity
The most typical emotion that people feel when reality shifts is curiosity. People typically find themselves wondering, "WHAT is going on here?!?" when they witness reality shifting around them. Of the 395 people I surveyed in April 2000, 62% of the respondents reported feeling curiosity when they noticed reality shifts. One survey respondent noted that just like Spock (from the old Star Trek television show) might comment, they often find themselves feeling like "Hmmm.... interesting!" Even those who are familiar and quite practiced in the art of intentionally shifting reality expressed a great deal of curiosity about what's going on when reality shifts. One of these survey respondents commented, even though "I have learned to control it (reality shifts) with my many years of magick practice, it only makes me yearn for more knowledge." Another person commented that they felt "fascinated - wonder whether we produce existence through will, or has time been changed?"
(2) Excitement
Reality shifts can be extremely exciting. I've often experienced dramatic changes, such as a woman across the street from me vanishing as I looked at her, which have given me goose-bumps once I realized the significance of such a thing happening! Of the people I surveyed, 45% indicated that they, too, have felt very excited when reality shifts. "Yeee - ha!" was one write-in response, which made me laugh out loud! Others said they felt "encouraged, anxious", "overwhelmed", and "restless". When the full import of a reality shift sinks in without being denied, very powerful emotional responses are often felt. One person wrote that it "depends on the circumstances, but my reaction is always intense one way or the other."
(3) Awe
Reality shifts can often feel much like witnessing some of Nature's most powerful forces at work. Like hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and fires, reality shifts remind us of our relatively humble position in this amazing universe. 37% of the survey respondents said they felt "awe-struck" by reality shifts. People wrote that they felt "humbled", "awe-struck by the fact that we do indeed create time", and that they "suddenly feel small in the scheme of things". Reality shifts renew a sense of wonder for many people.
(4) Happiness
The next most common reaction to reality shifts is one of joy and happiness! 33% of the survey respondents said they feel happy when reality shifts. "I try to hold on to the moment as long as possible", wrote one person. Others remarked that reality shifts leave them feeling, "encouraged", "amused", and "validated".
(5) Confusion
A less common reaction to reality shifts is one of confusion. 26% of the people in the April 2000 survey indicated that they have felt confused by reality shifts. "I think that I'm crazy!", wrote one person! Typical comments of those reporting feelings of confusion were of feeling "mystified", "dumbfounded", "un-rooted", and "dizzy, light-headed, nauseous, disoriented". One person commented that I "wonder about my vision", and another remarked that reality shifts are "noticed usually after the shift or hindsight".
(6) Fear
Fortunately, only a very small percentage of those polled indicated that they felt frightened by reality shifts. 7% reported feeling afraid, and wrote comments that reality shifts have made them feel, "agitated", "anxiety", and "thrilled and frustrated, 'cause it scares me before I can react appropriately -- cold and shivery".
(7) Anger
A very small percentage (3%) of those surveyed reported feeling angry when reality shifts. It's understandable that people might get upset when things change without warning in seemingly unpredictable fashion. One person wrote that reality shifts make them feel "somewhat frustrated, curious, sometimes angry".
(8) Sadness
Sadness is another less typical emotional reaction to reality shifts. Like anger, we might expect a certain degree of sorrow when people see things changing suddenly. Only 3% of the survey participants in the April 2000 survey said that they feel sad when reality shifts.
(9) Denial
While "denial" was not one of the multiple choices for how people feel when reality shifts, several people indicated that they intentionally disregard reality shifts, even when they notice this phenomenon occurring. "I shut it out of my mind", wrote one person. "I never seen that happen or maybe I did, but didn't understand what it was. Do not consider them as anything real. I pass it off to my being mistaken", commented another. A third wrote in feeling "a need to rationalize, until I shift it into something that makes sense". There is another moderately large group of people who simply don't believe in reality shifts, saying "I haven't seen them", or "I don't believe in them". In my survey, 6% of those surveyed reported that they don't experience reality shifts at all.
(10) Gratitude
Another common response to reality shifts is one of gratitude and appreciation. Many people wrote in comments about feeling, "grateful", "thankful", honored", "reassured", "connected", "peaceful", "fulfilled", and "just glad to be able to see it and feel it when it happens all around me". I frequently feel grateful when reality shifts around me, because it overcomes the occasional doubts and skepticism I sometimes feel that such things can actually happen.
(11) Heightened Awareness
Quite a few people said they feel "alive", "high", and "aware" as a result of seeing reality shifts. These people are having what Abraham Maslow called Peak Experiences. When I first noticed reality shifts, I immediately began to pay much more attention to my surroundings, since I thought perhaps I'd been inattentive and that's why I was mistakenly thinking reality had shifted. What I found was that the more alert and aware I became, the more likely I was to witness reality shifts! One person commented feeling "very calm & focused in the moment", while another remarked, "I become aware of the WOW - "Whole" Other World - beneath the surface of this one, and feel my spirit stir when I witness veils drop and lift. " Others responded, "I read the signs to my reality -- I feel aware", and "Very, very interested!!!"
(12) Acceptance
Yet another typical emotional response to reality shifts is one of calmly accepting this experience as part of normal life. This group of people is having what Abraham Maslow referred to as Plateau Experiences, as they become familiar with what was once a peak experience. The range of the feelings of acceptance in this group of individuals runs the gambit from "indifferent" and "ambivalence" all the way to "calm", "mellow", and "at peace with it because I understand it". These are the reactions of people who are "just used to it", who feel "that it was to be expected" when they witnessed reality shift. One person remarked, "It happens so often, I just accept it", and another commented, "I just accept them as normal". Others clearly feel that reality shifts are not unnatural at all, saying, "I feel that these are natural occurrences for me and am not alarmed", and "I feel as if things are as they should be".
"When I notice reality shifts, I often feel... "
This survey offered several multiple choice answers to this question, including a write-in space for people to share additional comments. When I analyzed these survey results, I was excited to discover that there are twelve typical types of emotional reactions for people experiencing reality shifts!
(1) Curiosity
The most typical emotion that people feel when reality shifts is curiosity. People typically find themselves wondering, "WHAT is going on here?!?" when they witness reality shifting around them. Of the 395 people I surveyed in April 2000, 62% of the respondents reported feeling curiosity when they noticed reality shifts. One survey respondent noted that just like Spock (from the old Star Trek television show) might comment, they often find themselves feeling like "Hmmm.... interesting!" Even those who are familiar and quite practiced in the art of intentionally shifting reality expressed a great deal of curiosity about what's going on when reality shifts. One of these survey respondents commented, even though "I have learned to control it (reality shifts) with my many years of magick practice, it only makes me yearn for more knowledge." Another person commented that they felt "fascinated - wonder whether we produce existence through will, or has time been changed?"
(2) Excitement
Reality shifts can be extremely exciting. I've often experienced dramatic changes, such as a woman across the street from me vanishing as I looked at her, which have given me goose-bumps once I realized the significance of such a thing happening! Of the people I surveyed, 45% indicated that they, too, have felt very excited when reality shifts. "Yeee - ha!" was one write-in response, which made me laugh out loud! Others said they felt "encouraged, anxious", "overwhelmed", and "restless". When the full import of a reality shift sinks in without being denied, very powerful emotional responses are often felt. One person wrote that it "depends on the circumstances, but my reaction is always intense one way or the other."
(3) Awe
Reality shifts can often feel much like witnessing some of Nature's most powerful forces at work. Like hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and fires, reality shifts remind us of our relatively humble position in this amazing universe. 37% of the survey respondents said they felt "awe-struck" by reality shifts. People wrote that they felt "humbled", "awe-struck by the fact that we do indeed create time", and that they "suddenly feel small in the scheme of things". Reality shifts renew a sense of wonder for many people.
(4) Happiness
The next most common reaction to reality shifts is one of joy and happiness! 33% of the survey respondents said they feel happy when reality shifts. "I try to hold on to the moment as long as possible", wrote one person. Others remarked that reality shifts leave them feeling, "encouraged", "amused", and "validated".
(5) Confusion
A less common reaction to reality shifts is one of confusion. 26% of the people in the April 2000 survey indicated that they have felt confused by reality shifts. "I think that I'm crazy!", wrote one person! Typical comments of those reporting feelings of confusion were of feeling "mystified", "dumbfounded", "un-rooted", and "dizzy, light-headed, nauseous, disoriented". One person commented that I "wonder about my vision", and another remarked that reality shifts are "noticed usually after the shift or hindsight".
(6) Fear
Fortunately, only a very small percentage of those polled indicated that they felt frightened by reality shifts. 7% reported feeling afraid, and wrote comments that reality shifts have made them feel, "agitated", "anxiety", and "thrilled and frustrated, 'cause it scares me before I can react appropriately -- cold and shivery".
(7) Anger
A very small percentage (3%) of those surveyed reported feeling angry when reality shifts. It's understandable that people might get upset when things change without warning in seemingly unpredictable fashion. One person wrote that reality shifts make them feel "somewhat frustrated, curious, sometimes angry".
(8) Sadness
Sadness is another less typical emotional reaction to reality shifts. Like anger, we might expect a certain degree of sorrow when people see things changing suddenly. Only 3% of the survey participants in the April 2000 survey said that they feel sad when reality shifts.
(9) Denial
While "denial" was not one of the multiple choices for how people feel when reality shifts, several people indicated that they intentionally disregard reality shifts, even when they notice this phenomenon occurring. "I shut it out of my mind", wrote one person. "I never seen that happen or maybe I did, but didn't understand what it was. Do not consider them as anything real. I pass it off to my being mistaken", commented another. A third wrote in feeling "a need to rationalize, until I shift it into something that makes sense". There is another moderately large group of people who simply don't believe in reality shifts, saying "I haven't seen them", or "I don't believe in them". In my survey, 6% of those surveyed reported that they don't experience reality shifts at all.
(10) Gratitude
Another common response to reality shifts is one of gratitude and appreciation. Many people wrote in comments about feeling, "grateful", "thankful", honored", "reassured", "connected", "peaceful", "fulfilled", and "just glad to be able to see it and feel it when it happens all around me". I frequently feel grateful when reality shifts around me, because it overcomes the occasional doubts and skepticism I sometimes feel that such things can actually happen.
(11) Heightened Awareness
Quite a few people said they feel "alive", "high", and "aware" as a result of seeing reality shifts. These people are having what Abraham Maslow called Peak Experiences. When I first noticed reality shifts, I immediately began to pay much more attention to my surroundings, since I thought perhaps I'd been inattentive and that's why I was mistakenly thinking reality had shifted. What I found was that the more alert and aware I became, the more likely I was to witness reality shifts! One person commented feeling "very calm & focused in the moment", while another remarked, "I become aware of the WOW - "Whole" Other World - beneath the surface of this one, and feel my spirit stir when I witness veils drop and lift. " Others responded, "I read the signs to my reality -- I feel aware", and "Very, very interested!!!"
(12) Acceptance
Yet another typical emotional response to reality shifts is one of calmly accepting this experience as part of normal life. This group of people is having what Abraham Maslow referred to as Plateau Experiences, as they become familiar with what was once a peak experience. The range of the feelings of acceptance in this group of individuals runs the gambit from "indifferent" and "ambivalence" all the way to "calm", "mellow", and "at peace with it because I understand it". These are the reactions of people who are "just used to it", who feel "that it was to be expected" when they witnessed reality shift. One person remarked, "It happens so often, I just accept it", and another commented, "I just accept them as normal". Others clearly feel that reality shifts are not unnatural at all, saying, "I feel that these are natural occurrences for me and am not alarmed", and "I feel as if things are as they should be".
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Now who's the "underdog"?
Well, week one of Dancing with the Stars is over and one couple is on there way home. Everyone looked beautiful. Sabrina did wonderful, Wayne was all smiles but a little stiff and my personal favorite Albert Reed shocked everyone. I sincerely believe that he has caught the eye of many after lastnight. Between his quirky sense of humor, energy, looks and of course performance all the online articles that keep saying "Albert who?" should give him credit for shining through being the "underdog". Bravo Albert, you did fantastic.
Another highlight of the night was Dolly Parton who clearly fills her water bottles from the Fountain of Youth. She has so much spunk...so much fun.
Looking forward to the weeks to come!!!!!
Another highlight of the night was Dolly Parton who clearly fills her water bottles from the Fountain of Youth. She has so much spunk...so much fun.
Looking forward to the weeks to come!!!!!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Miami's own Albert Reed ready to start 'Dancing'
Albert Reed makes his live television debut Monday night as a contestant on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” The former Miami, turned Vero Beach resident, who had never done much dancing before, has been in rehearsal for five hours a day, seven days a week, for the past month.
“It’s overwhelming,” the exhausted 22-year-old said by phone from Los Angeles. “The first dance is done, and we’re working on the second, and it’s harder than the first. From this point I can see that it’s going to be a continuous uphill battle.”
Reed, a hugely successful male model, is competing against such showbiz pros as Wayne Newton, Marie Osmond and Jane Seymour.
He’s met them all at cast parties, but no one has seen anyone else dance — each contestant is either in a different rehearsal studio, or a different city altogether.
Reed’s partner and coach, Anna Trebunskaya, has been keeping him on his toes. Literally.
“She’s just a firecracker,” he said. “She’s a tough teacher, a tough partner, but I guess I kind of get on her with my sense of humor. She’ll get really tough at certain points, but I circumvent it with my goofiness. We have a really good chemistry, which is good, so hopefully that will grow. We’ll see if it did on Tuesday night.”
(Monday night’s 90-minute competition show starts at 8, and the “results” show — when Reed finds out if he made the first cut — airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday.)
“I keep asking for some easy dance moves, and she just keeps throwing me the hard ones. I guess she’s trying to push me into more competitive dances to kind of spice it up. In the meantime, I get frustrated and go off set and yelp and let out some energy. Then I come back, get to work and keep chipping at it.”
Despite the frustration, and the blisters on his feet caused by his squeaky new leather shoes, Reed’s having a good time. “The only way to enjoy it is to have a good laugh while you’re doing it,” he said. “But it’s still a competition, it’s still a battle. It’s lots of work. But once you put it all together, it’s fun.”
Will he be dancing a happy tune come Tuesday?
“I’m prepared for it, as prepared as I can be,” Reed said. “I’ve got the dance routine down and finely tuned.
“But there’s a lot of pressure, and a lot of elements outside the dance studio that you have to take in mind. I’m trying to keep a level head when I go into it. There’s tough competition from people who’ve been in show business a while, so I’m kind of the underdog. I’m looking forward to it, but I’m not looking forward to it at the same time.”
“It’s overwhelming,” the exhausted 22-year-old said by phone from Los Angeles. “The first dance is done, and we’re working on the second, and it’s harder than the first. From this point I can see that it’s going to be a continuous uphill battle.”
Reed, a hugely successful male model, is competing against such showbiz pros as Wayne Newton, Marie Osmond and Jane Seymour.
He’s met them all at cast parties, but no one has seen anyone else dance — each contestant is either in a different rehearsal studio, or a different city altogether.
Reed’s partner and coach, Anna Trebunskaya, has been keeping him on his toes. Literally.
“She’s just a firecracker,” he said. “She’s a tough teacher, a tough partner, but I guess I kind of get on her with my sense of humor. She’ll get really tough at certain points, but I circumvent it with my goofiness. We have a really good chemistry, which is good, so hopefully that will grow. We’ll see if it did on Tuesday night.”
(Monday night’s 90-minute competition show starts at 8, and the “results” show — when Reed finds out if he made the first cut — airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday.)
“I keep asking for some easy dance moves, and she just keeps throwing me the hard ones. I guess she’s trying to push me into more competitive dances to kind of spice it up. In the meantime, I get frustrated and go off set and yelp and let out some energy. Then I come back, get to work and keep chipping at it.”
Despite the frustration, and the blisters on his feet caused by his squeaky new leather shoes, Reed’s having a good time. “The only way to enjoy it is to have a good laugh while you’re doing it,” he said. “But it’s still a competition, it’s still a battle. It’s lots of work. But once you put it all together, it’s fun.”
Will he be dancing a happy tune come Tuesday?
“I’m prepared for it, as prepared as I can be,” Reed said. “I’ve got the dance routine down and finely tuned.
“But there’s a lot of pressure, and a lot of elements outside the dance studio that you have to take in mind. I’m trying to keep a level head when I go into it. There’s tough competition from people who’ve been in show business a while, so I’m kind of the underdog. I’m looking forward to it, but I’m not looking forward to it at the same time.”
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Let Go Of The Past
It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance, and growth. Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relationships we entered, stayed in, or ended taught us necessary lessons. Some of us have emerged from the most painful circumstances with strong insights about who we are and what we want. Our mistakes? Necessary. Our frustrations, failures,and sometimes stumbling attempts at growth and progress? Necessary too. Each step of the way, we learned. We went through exactly the experiences we need to, to become who we are today. Each step of the way, we progressed. Is our past a mistake? No. The only mistake we can make is mistaking that for the truth. Today, God, help me let go of negative thoughts I may be harboring about my past circumstances or relationships. I can accept, with gratitude, all that has brought me to today. In Love, Respect, & Gratitude
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Quote of the Day
"He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever".
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