What if You Don’t Know What You’re Missing?
Posted by MARIA PORTAS in relationships on January 23rd, 2010
I remember a time when someone wonderful had entered my life. I had been a single parent for some time, and although it was difficult at times I was really blessed by the individuals that occupied my home – my kids! Such beautiful people 
And together we had such a bond, such a tight unit, that we never felt that something was missing. The children still saw their fathers so it wasn’t like we needed a Dad to replace anyone. We were a family!
And then came Mr. Wonderful, he entered our life for a short time and brought more laughter, more happiness, and more life than we had ever felt before. There was a sense of excitement, mixed with love, trust and a chance of a great future. I remember Jade being 2yrs old and saying “He makes my Mummy laugh, he makes her happy”. We all fell in love with him.
For the first time we realized that something had been missing, we just hadn’t been aware of it before. But with him as a part of us it was better, greater, more fun. This was a man, yes a great man.
And it got me to thinking, what if your life is fine? And you are doing just great on your own, and yes you are happy, or maybe not. But this is what you know, this is all you know. Like me you may have felt, that everything is just fine…. until something great comes in, and then you know Love, then you know Truth, then you know what it is to feel Complete.
What if that power was not a man, but God. What if God entered your life. Let me tell you, that whatever you felt before is just a dot compared to the Love that fills you. What you thought was love is magnified by a thousand. It fills you, it is a part of you, you can and only want to Be and share Love.
If you’ve never experienced it, you don’t know what your missing !
What happened to Mr. Wonderful, you ask? Well I would like to blame someone else for disrupting our lives, but really I have to take full responsibility. At that time I was not strong enough to handle the problem/person that disrupted our lives. Mr Wonderful remains wonderful, he did what a great man would do and gave us all space, his thoughts never left us
What you think is great …. only gets better!
Maria Portas.
Transformational Coach.
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What Are You Asking For?
Posted by MARIA PORTAS in Power of Thoughts on January 23rd, 2010
By the pool with the kids today Thought I would share a quick note, if it is a bit scattered, I apologise as I am getting splashed as I work.
Love Summer, adore my kids!
So it was New Year’s Eve (just a few weeks ago now), and family and friends together sharing what they wanted for 2010. So round the table we went, and I was very surprised to hear what people were asking for. It started with “In 2010 I would like to handle all the pressures thrown at me and cope better than I did in 2009″. Wow, this person is expecting to experience lots of pressure, not just coming her way, but actually being thrown at her, like a target. Just hoping that she can cope better than last year. (Believe me, she does great, she’s a perfectionist!) And as we shared more and more, I was shocked to realize just how little we do expect, or that many are expecting more of the same, they seemed stuck.
Then this week I was coaching a client and worked through some of the main issues affecting her life. I taught her simple steps on how to perceive her problems differently, to regain her power and release from pain.
And then I asked, “What is it that you ask God for?” She quickly stated that, “The only thing I have ever asked God for is Courage. Courage to be able to deal with all my problems.” (eg. job, illness, relationships). I then had her take a good look at that statement ”Courage for All My Problems”, she was shocked, “Oh my, I have been asking for more and more”. She had never seen it in this way, and in a moment knew she had so much power. By changing her expectations, she will now create new things in her life.
I went on to share that now may be a good time to start asking God for new things.
How about Healing, and expect it.
Peace, and expect it.
Tell God to show you Love, and then be grateful.
God is waiting on you to ask. “Ask and you will receive”, but you must ask and expect it. Have faith. We have been given everything we could ever desire, yet we ask for so little. We actually believe we deserve so little.
So today check in with yourself: “What is it that I am expecting in my __________” and write it down so that you can see it clearly in front of you, and you can then change it to create something magnificent. The ______ can be my relationship/financial situation/career/family/spiritual growth, etc. Are you expecting problems in those areas? You’ll create and see whatever it is you focus on.
Are you stopping yourself from love because it will probably all go wrong, or there may be issues? How about expecting it to be new and fresh, that these 2 individuals have grown and have new things to offer the relationship. Only when you are completely open to love, are you able to receive it.
Expect It!
SPLASH!
Maria Portas.
Transformational Coach.
What is a Miracle? God explains.
Posted by MARIA PORTAS in Uncategorized on January 12th, 2010
God, what is a Miracle?
Miracles are expressions of My Love. The way the world works. Miracles are being expressed everywhere, all the time. In all parts of your life. You only become aware when you see the power of Love. Only then are you attuned to receiving all I give to you.
Ask and you will receive, is a big part of the miracle process. But at the same time all the power of My Love is also being played out. As you, sometimes have no idea of what it is you require or desire for your journey of your life.
I will grant all the miracles required in your life. But you have access to many, many more. But you must join to Love. Join to Me. And in you I will find all the gifts you require to create the miraculous discoveries of your heart.
In One, In All, In Love.
“Happy New Moment!”
Posted by MARIA PORTAS in Power of Thoughts on January 3rd, 2010
So it is 2010!
What I love about a new year, is just that! That we acknowledge it is new, we can claim it to start afresh. For me, it gives me permission to wipe everything clean, to start with a blank canvas. To expect great people and situations to enter my life, and to also expect the best of myself. It is something about saying those words “Happy New Year”. Really it is just another day, just like the other 364 but because we express it as ‘new’ it gives us so many opportunities.
Many of us wait for a new year to give ourselves permission to dream of something better. But every moment is new. Every moment you have the choice to create that which will serve you, your family, and your business.
Do not accept anything less. Give yourself permission to create something new. To free yourself from a situation, a person, or a job that no longer serves you. Breathe, and say “Happy New Moment!”, “Happy New Life”, or “Happy New Me”, whatever makes you smile.
You are powerful beyond measure, and I and everyone else are relying on you to raise the energy of Love in this world. By you worrying, suffering or being unhappy you lower the vibration of the world. If you consciously seek a higher quality of life, so that you are surrounded by love and abundance and radiate pleasure then we create Heaven on Earth. It is possible. You arepowerful.
Once you choose a better thought, decision or outcome for your life, then EXPECT it! Expectation is a strong belief that something will happen, or be the case in the future. When you expect something magnificent to happen in your life, and you know without a doubt that it is on it’s way, what are the feelings
that are attached to that expectation? Excitement, joy, exhilaration, eagerness, thrill, passion! Can you imagine working towards your goal with that kind of fuel?
Of course you can change your life, your moments, give yourself permission at every moment!
HAPPY NEW YOU!
Love and Abundance,
Maria xx
Love Others As You Love Yourself?
Posted by MARIA PORTAS in relationships on December 8th, 2009
But do we really love ourselves? What if we suffer from low self-esteem, insecurities etc.
Then how does that affect our relationships?
New Video: Love Others As You Love Yourself ?
What’s the solution? ”Love Others As I Have Loved You”
Moving forward together,
Maria Portas.
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One Thought!
Posted by MARIA PORTAS in Power of Thoughts on October 13th, 2009
At any one time you can only focus on ONE thought. So what is that one thought that is occupying your mind right now? We have thousands of thoughts each day. Every moment there is a thought in your mind. But there is ONLY one thought at a time. What are you thinking about?
Every thought is a prayer. A prayer for what you DO want or what you DON’T want. Each thought triggers an emotion and creates an effect in our life. We are constantly creating the world around us by our thoughts. What are you focusing your time on?
Look around you …. look at the mirror of your life. Your outer life is a reflection of YOU, your inner life. Are your negative thoughts about life, relationships, money, love creating your world? Today take notice of what you are thinking about, at every moment, become conscious of your thoughts. They are powerful! Use them to your benefit.
This is a process I used on my journey to create a better life for myself:
1. Right now: WHAT AM I THINKING ABOUT?
2. Is this something I DO want or something I DON’T want.
3. If the answer is NO, then change that thought to something you DO want.
(This is done at any moment of the day that you remember until it becomes natural …and it will!)
Sometimes you find that your mind automatically seems to keep going back to a problem, or you keep thinking of what a person said or did, it consumes your mind.
ANOTHER IDEA if you are constantly having negative thoughts is to fill your mind with someone else’s thoughts. I used AUDIOs -the internet is full of powerful thinkers and speakers. Borrow their thoughts, fill your mind with what they are teaching. Powerful! There is always a message there for YOU.
Itunes is a great site that has thousands of free podcasts on inspirational speakers, so that you can listen while you do other mundane activities eg. washing dishes, cooking…. where your mind might wander to problems and negative thoughts.
Do whatever it takes! Become aware of what you think about. You are a powerful creator of your life. But are you creating a life by design or by default? Every thought will move you closer to a NEW LIFE or you can keep thinking about the same old struggles and keep creating the same over and over again.
Enough!
I Believe in You.
Let’s move forward together!
MARIA PORTAS.
Transformational Coach.
www.RevealingGreatness.com