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INTUITION NEWSLETTER #64
A newsletter devoted to the intuitive spirit in us all.
September 2003
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Table of Contents:
1. Welcome
2. Wisdom Quotes
3. Article: The Courage to Live a Life You Love
4. The Intuitive Path to Financial and Spiritual
Abundance (Audio CD)
5. Join the discussion on intuition at iVillage.com!
6. Compass of the Soul" book review and purchase information
7. The Prosperity Prayer
8. Windows to the Sea -weekend retreat:
Finding Your Life Direction Through Intuition
9. Resources You Can Use! Test your gifts of medical intuition;
help a research institute test your intuitive abilities
and discover a site for free "readings."
10. Closing Notes

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1. WELCOME
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Dear Readers -

For many of us, September is a time for back to school, back to work and back to questioning what we want to do with our lives. It's a time of change and new beginnings. You may be waiting for inspiration to strike, feeling stuck or charging ahead with vim and vigor. Whatever direction you choose in life, it will require courage. That's the topic of this month's newsletter. Read more about how to have "The Courage to Live a Life You Love" in # 3 below.

If you're looking for life direction combined with a wonderful retreat, I have a perfect weekend planned for you. I'm presenting an intuition and yoga weekend in October on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. I'm teaching it with acclaimed yoga instructor, Carol Nelson. You'll come away feeling relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on your new life! See #7 below for more details.

Intuitively yours,

Lynn

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2. WISDOM QUOTES
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"The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be. I believe you can only do this when you stop long enough to hear the whisper you might have drowned out, that small voice compelling you toward the kind of work you'd be willing to do even if you weren't paid. And what do you do once you turn down the noise of your life and heed that call? You face the biggest challenge of all: to have the courage to seek your big dream regardless of what anyone else says or thinks. You are the only person alive who can see your big picture - and even you can't see it all." - Oprah

"Dreaming is easy. Acting on those dreams - saying to yourself, Hey, wait a minute, I want this - is another kettle of fish. It takes conviction and faith, even audacity. But consider a life without art, books, movies, design or fashion. Every one of these things grew out of a dream pushing the boundaries of the possible." - Martha Beck

"All successful men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose." - Brian Tracy

"We cannot escape fear. We can only transform it into a companion that accompanies us on all our exciting adventures. Take a risk a day - one small or bold stroke that will make you feel great once you have done it." - Susan Jeffers

"Traditional goal-setting often ignores the power of intuition, creativity and "luck" in creating success. We can get so focused on the goal that we over look opportunities that come out of left field." - Philip Humbert

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3. THE COURAGE TO LIVE A LIFE YOU LOVE
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I've been doing a lot of thinking recently about the topic of courage. It's a quality that's needed when you make any kind of change in your life, whether it's a decision to leave a job, get married or divorced ,or make a move to a new community. It's easy to get into a rut in life and play it safe, not take risks, stay in your comfort zone.

I've found, though, that most of my life's biggest rewards come from doing something out of the ordinary. Last month, I joined some friends as an extra in a movie being filmed near my home in Massachusetts. My "acting" part was limited to nodding, smiling, frowning and clapping at the appropriate times in a town hall meeting scene. This was something that required only a tiny amount of courage and it was fun! Taking a risk doesn't need to be something huge, frightening and daring. It can be a small, seemingly inconsequential thing. However, those small things, added up, help you to build your "courage muscles."

What steps can you take to start down the path to the "thing that you think you cannot do?" Here are five tips:

JUST BEGIN -- Perhaps you've gone to a career counselor, taken a personality test and read innumerable self-help books and you still haven't identified your "purpose in life" or "life mission." You may be thinking too big and allowing yourself to feel overwhelmed. The quest for a joy-filled life usually begins in fits and starts. Begin today to commit to making life a fun adventure rather than a search for deep meaning and hard cash. What are two new things you can do this week that are Fun; Outside The Norm; and Require a Little Courage? You'll likely discover, as many have, that as you do more of what you love, both the larger purpose and the prosperity begin to flow into your life.

BUILD YOUR COURAGE MUSCLES -- You know that you have to make a change in your life. Your finances are getting worse and you're feeling stuck in a dead-end job. Why can't you seem to make a fresh start? The excuse I've heard from many clients is "I'm scared." It would be wonderful if there were a "courage fairy" that could wave her magic wand and give you some of that precious commodity, but it probably isn't going to happen. Singer and speaker Jana Stansfield asks a wonderful question: "What would you do today if you were brave?" Developing courage is like building a muscle. The more you work at it and practice it, the stronger it gets. What are two things you've been telling yourself that you "should" do and yet haven't done because doing them makes you a little uncomfortable? Get out a package of post-it notes, write those two things down, choose a deadline and do them! You'll feel so much better when they're done. Plus, your courage muscles will be stronger!

TUNE OUT THE NAYSAYERS -- There is at least one naysayer in everyone's life. You know them when you hear them. "It's a bad economy. Just make do with the job you have." "You'll never find the perfect man (or woman). You should just settle." Or simply, "Play it safe. Don't take a risk." It takes courage to listen to and act on your own inner convictions. The most encouraging voice in your life should be your own. That's what counts. Finding your purpose and passion often means going against the well-meaning advice of your family and even your close friends. Take a leap of faith and trust in your dreams.

MOVE OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE -- Rome wasn't built in a day and the new life you envision probably won't be either but you have to begin! Robert Allen is the author of the book, Multiple Streams of Income. I once heard him speak at a convention. He held out his hands about three feet apart and said, "Everything you want is outside your comfort zone." Get prepared to make changes in your life...and start making them! The Universe can't help you until you are willing to step out of your comfort zone.

TUNE IN TO YOUR INTUITION -- Your inner voice is always with you providing wise guidance to assist you in creating the rich, wonderful, passionate life you deserve. Make use of it by asking it good questions. Asking, "Why can't I make money?" or "Why can't I find a mate?" is a set up for failure and despair. Instead, begin your day with questions like, "How can I create more abundance?" "What could I do that would make me happy?" "Where can I begin?" "What could I do today that would be a step in the right direction?" You get the idea. Ask open-ended questions with an expectation of an insightful and helpful answer. Remember, these answers don't always pop into your mind fully formed. You might receive a gut feeling to call someone, and when you do, you receive a piece of information you need. Or you may have a fleeting impression about a course of study that turns out to be the perfect next step for a business you're thinking about starting. So, ask good questions, trust your gut, and grow a brand new life.

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4. PROSPERITY: THE INTUITIVE PATH TO FINANCIAL
AND SPIRITUAL ABUNDANCE (Audio CD)
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This is an (Audio CD) of a 60-minute teleclass recorded live. Here's a description:

Intuition is a guide for creating a life you love; a life that is full, rich and prosperous. Lynn's humorous style and practical approach has helped thousands develop more trust in their ability to use their intuition for inner guidance, spiritual direction and greater abundance.

You'll learn how to:
* Create wealth from a sense of inner affluence.
* Develop intuitive skills to guide you to prosperity.
* Envision, attract and create a life you love.
* Let go of negative thinking patterns that prevent abundance.
* Find your life purpose through what brings you joy.

Order the audio CD, go to http://www.LynnRobinson.com/prod_cds.html

Price: $25.00

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5. INTUITION MESSAGE BOARD at iVillage.com
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For all of you who are interested in intuition, there is an exciting resource to help develop your intuition and to network with others who are interested in this topic!

I'm the Intuition@Work Expert at iVillage.com, plus I oversee an intuition message board at the same site. I've been impressed with the level of wisdom and support on the board. You'll find me there on a regular basis, providing information about intuition, and offering quizzes, exercises and more. iVillage.com is the largest women's Internet site with 15 million visitors a month!

To go there, click on or paste into your browser the following URL:
http://www.ivillage.com/work/experts/intuitionatwork/articles/0,10109,415918_416540,00.html

Go to "Get in Touch With Your Intuition Now!" and join the discussion. If you're not an iVillage member, it's free. You'll simply be asked to create a member name and password.

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6. COMPASS OF THE SOUL: 52 Ways Intuition Can Guide You to the Life of Your Dreams by Lynn Robinson (me!)
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If you haven't yet purchased your copy of my new book, here's a review!

This is the book that will point you in the direction of a new life -- the life of your dreams. Lynn Robinson leads you on a journey of discovery to a life that's full of joy and purpose. She shows you how to tap into your own intuition to reveal the endless possibilities of the life you were meant to live. Each of the 52 chapters contains a motivational quote, an intuition exercise, and a thought-provoking question that you can answer in an intuition journal. The chapters are easy to read and full of practical, down-to-earth advice about how to tune in to what Lynn describes as your "inner success coach." You will learn how to: Take small steps to create positive changes in your spiritual, personal, and financial life; Use your thoughts, beliefs, and expectations to change your life; Find freedom from debt, worry, and fear; Discover your purpose in life. Living an intuitive life means acting on the wisdom you receive. Make the opening of this book the first act in creating the life of your dreams.

Order it from Amazon.com by clicking here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0740733370/lynnrobinsoatint

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7. PROSPERITY PRAYER
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I've written a "Prosperity Prayer" as part of a new book. I've been mentioning it in the newsletter for several months and it continues to be the most downloaded article I've written. I've used it myself, shared it with some clients and a few friends and we've all had some amazing results. Money, ideas and opportunities seem to come miraculously after saying the prayer for a few days to a few weeks. Rather than have you wait for a year or more before the book comes out, I decided to make it available now. If you'd like to have a copy, send an e-mail to ProsperityPrayer@LynnRobinson.com. You'll receive it by auto-responder. The full text of the prayer chapter is available at my Web site http://www.LynnRobinson.com. Click on "articles."

You can also order a beautifully matted copy of it at http://www.LynnRobinson.com/prod_products.html

I LOVE TO HEAR YOUR SUCCESS STORIES. PLEASE SEND ME A NOTE!

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8. Windows to the Sea: Soul Satisfying Body Holidays
INTUITION & YOGA ON MARTHA'S VINEYARD
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October 17 - 19, 2003
Martha's Vineyard, Tisbury, MA - $195
Compass of the Soul: Finding Your Life Direction Through Intuition

Intuition is a ready source of direction available to all of us; an invisible intelligence that animates our world and helps guide our lives. Lynn Robinson believes we all have the ability to access this power and develop it for practical use in everyday life as well as for discovering and achieving long-term goals.

In the session with Lynn, you'll learn to:

* Identify the primary ways intuition communicates with you.
* Improve your trust in using intuition for life direction.
* Interpret the intuitive information you receive.
* Find creative solutions to difficult problems.

We begin Friday evening at 7 PM with candlelit restorative yoga and anintroduction to Lynn's teaching. There will be a Saturday morning class from 9 - 1 and a Saturday afternoon class from 4 - 6:30. The a.m. class will open with a yoga practice, led by Carol Nelson; the p.m. class will end with a yoga practice. The weekend will conclude with a Sunday morning yoga class from 9 - 11. There will be time to schedule a massage, to stroll a beautiful landbank trail, or to sit by the healing ocean waters.

Sponsored by "Windows to the Sea: Soul Satisfying Body Holidays."
Call Carol Nelson 508-696-4684 to reserve your space

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9. RESOURCES YOU CAN USE
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The Consciousness Research Laboratory (CRL) conducts scientific research on commonly reported but poorly understood human experiences called "psychic" (or psi). CRL focuses on controlled laboratory studies of mind-matter interaction phenomena, distant healing, clairvoyance and precognition. To learn more go to: http://www.psiresearch.org/

Garden of Dreams is an Institute of Noetic Science (IONS) research project designed to test and potentially train intuitive abilities. By registering for Garden of Dreams and playing the game, you will help them learn how intuition is influenced by factors like mood, belief, personality and environment. To read more and to participate, go to: http://www.psiarcade.com/garden/

The IONS site also has a fascinating link that allows you to test your medical intuition abilities. http://www.psiarcade.com/diagnose/intro.html

I recently stumbled upon this site during a Web search. It has all sorts of free "readings" using Tarot, I Ching, Runes and even something called "Stichomancy." You'll have to go to http://www.facade.com to find out what that is!

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10. CLOSING NOTES
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Copyright (c) 2003, all rights reserved. Permission is granted to reproduce, copy or distribute this newsletter as long as this copyright notice and full information about contacting the author is attached.

The author of this newsletter is Lynn A. Robinson, M.Ed. Lynn is one of the nation's leading experts on the topic of intuition. Her most recent books include "Compass of the Soul: 52 Ways Intuition Can Guide You to the Life of Your Dreams" (Andrews McMeel, 2003) and "Divine Intuition: Your Guide to Creating a Life You Love" (DK Books, 2001). Lynn is a popular and widely recognized author and motivational speaker as well as a columnist and the Intuition-At-Work Expert for iVillage.com. Her free monthly "Intuition Newsletter" is available at her Web site, http://www.LynnRobinson.com.

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