Tip#574: Getting through Dark, Rainy Days - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

A day after I wrote my last post about the sunny weather I was experiencing (tip#573) the skies turned dark and it rained all day. The dreary, heavy air seemed to amplify some underlying stress and I slipped into a feeling of hopelessness. It was frustrating because I had plans to be productive with work and ended up just floating aimlessly.

Thankfully I remembered to reach out to two friends who reminded me that "This too will pass" and that I was not alone. I was also drawn to watching J.K. Rowling's Harvard commencement speech which lifted my spirits immensely. Here is an inspiring sample about Rowling's benefits from experiencing divorce and struggling financially as a single mother:

“Failure meant a stripping away of the inessential... And so rock bottom became a solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life... Failure gave me an inner security that I had never attained by passing examinations. Failure taught me things about myself that I could have learned no other way. I discovered that I had a strong will, and more discipline than I had suspected; I also found out that I had friends whose value was truly above the price of rubies."

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

The fantasy film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the 5th installment of the movie series in which Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) discovers powerful allies already around him called the Order of the Phoenix. One of the members is Harry's godfather Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) who shares this powerful statement to Harry...

"You're not a bad person. You're a very good person, who bad things have happened to."

Up until that point in the film series Harry had been through much pain and darkness and would continue to do so in the upcoming stories. But it's comforting words like these and the friends and allies Harry has that helps him find his inner strength to persevere.

Sirius Black's statement also spoke deeply to me as did J.K. Rowling's Harvard speech. They brought me comfort and inspiration to persevere through the dark days that unexpectedly show up.

Find comfort in knowing you are not a bad person. You too are a VERY GOOD PERSON, who bad things have happened to. You too will get through your own rainy, dark days. And always remember there are good people ready to help you anytime you need!

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Tip#573: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 2 - Frequency

The beautiful, sunny weather here in Toronto continues to fill my spirit with joy. I can really feel how good it feels as the bright sunshine warms my face and soothing breezes blow through my hair. For me, this is one of the feelings of abundance I am becoming more aware of as I continue to read the Creative Visualization book by Shakti Gawain (see tip#568).

There is a powerful exercise I've been doing from the Writing Affirmations chapter that the author says has brought some of the fastest changes into her life. What you do is write an affirmation in the first, second and third person 10 to 20 times in a row once or twice a day. The written word has much power over our minds and with this technique you are writing and reading at the same time which is a double shot of energy! You are actually rewriting your reality!

Example:
I, Emmanuel, am feeling joyful abundance in all areas of my life
Emmanuel, you are feeling joyful abundance in all areas of your life
Emmanuel is feeling joyful abundance in all areas of his life

Frequency (2000)

The science fiction thriller movie Frequency is about 36-year old homicide detective John Sullivan (James Caviezel) who is able to talk to his father Frank (Dennis Quaid) still alive 30 years into the past via an old CB radio. Since John knows the day and details of his father's death, he is able to help his father survive. In doing so they rewrite history causing a series of shocking alternate events that must be corrected.

In the end, this film is an emotional and heartwarming "what if" story of what it would be like if you could rewrite history and bring back a loved one who had passed. And this is a film that you can view to inspire your ability to rewrite your life through affirmations and creative visualization.

Your mind and heart are powerful factors for manifesting what you hope and dream for. The repetition of affirmations is just one of many techniques to reprogram your thinking so dramatic changes can occur in your life. Believe you can rewrite your life and you are already one big step towards making it happen!

Related Tips:
Tip#535: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 1 – The Cabin in the Woods
Tip#573: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 2 – Frequency
Tip#738: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 3 - Stuck in Love
Tip#761: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 4 - Maleficent
Tip#767: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 5 – I’ll Follow You Down 
Tip#1068: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 6 - Justice League
Tip#1085: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 7 - Annihilation 

Tip#490: Let Go of What You THINK You Know, Part 1 - Rise of the Planet of the Apes 
Tip#491: Let Go of What You THINK You Know, Part 2 – 4 Movie Tips
Tip#495: Let Go of What You THINK You Know, Part 3 – 4 More Movie Tips 
Tip#514: Let Go of What You THINK You Know, Part 4 – The Artist  

Tip#568: Visualization and Your Imagination – 6 Movie Tips
Tip#663: Visualization and Your Imagination, Part 2 – Bedtime Stories
Tip#572: Manifesting Miracles - Ruby Sparks

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Tip#572: Manifesting Miracles - Ruby Sparks

Miraculous events and people are manifesting more and more into my life! (see tip#571) For example, One day I was feeling stuck about my finances and followed my gut to get some fresh air and do some errands. During that time out I had a very strong thought to contact my Productivity Consultant, Joseph Rodrigues (see tip#537). I was on the subway approaching my station close to my home when I thought again to contact Joseph right away. As the subway doors opened something told me to look to the left of me. Exiting the same subway train was Joseph!

I was stunned! I was speechless! And Joseph just approached me smiling. I actually heard a voice inside me say "You did this. You manifested this person!" Joseph then spent some quality time giving me helpful advice on my financial situation. All the while my whole sense of being felt altered. This synchronistic encounter felt like it was more proof of my abilities to manifest miracles.

Ruby Sparks (2012)

The romantic comedy movie Ruby Sparks is about a struggling novelist Calvin (Paul Dano) who writes about a fictional character Ruby Sparks (Zoe Kazan) that feels like his dream girl. One day Calvin walks into his kitchen and Ruby Sparks has come to life! Calvin is stunned that this has happened but soon goes on a journey of learning what it is to be in a loving, unconditional relationship with this dream girl. See: movie trailer

Seeing this movie was extremely surreal because it mirrored what I was doing in my life to manifest the soulful, supportive relationships I wanted (see tip#571). I have been creating a new vision board and writing affirmations of what I am seeking and they have been coming true! And while watching this movie I got shivers up my spine because I again heard that voice inside me say "You did this. You manifested this movie!"

Manifesting anything from our thoughts into the physical may sound like fantasy or science fiction and yet why not be open to the possibility? Be open to the idea that you have the power to write the life story you most desire! Fill your story with the soulful, supportive relationships you really want. Tap into your inner, playful child and allow your imagination to flow today!

Related posts:
Tip#535: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 1 – The Cabin in the Woods
Tip#573: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 2 – Frequency
Tip#738: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 3 - Stuck in Love
Tip#568: Visualization and Your Imagination – 6 Movie Tips
Tip#663: Visualization and Your Imagination, Part 2 – Bedtime Stories
Tip#572: Manifesting Miracles - Ruby Sparks

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Tip#571: Manifest Soulful Supportive People - Emmanuel’s Gift

I just had a stunning week of meeting soulful new connections! I believe it is the result of doing the 40-Day Prosperity Plan (see tip#562) from The Abundance Book and the book I am currently reading called Creative Visualization (see tip#568). One of these experiences was at a massive networking event in Toronto.

First, a free ticket magically was offered the morning of the event. Secondly, I arrived brimming with positive energy and the intention of meeting "soulful, supportive people". Thirdly, 90% of the people I met were people I felt were "soulful new connections". And that percentage is proof that the books I am reading is working because there were over 700 people at this event! Somehow I wasted no time in a sea of people each with their own agendas. It was exciting meeting people who truly believed in my mission with movies AND wanted to support me in any way they could. It was exhilarating!

Emmanuel's Gift (2005)

The documentary Emmanuel's Gift is about the life of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah who heroically helped people in his home in Ghana to change their perceptions of physically disabled people. He was born missing most of his right leg and yet made it his mission to ride a bike across Ghana. He attracted worldwide attention and support which led him to meeting other disabled heroes in the USA. The movie itself is narrated by Oprah Winfrey. See: movie trailer

Here are some empowering quotes from the film…

"To set a goal is an honorable and noble thing to do. To complete a goal is even more noble."

"When you do something because it's in your heart and in your gut, it usually works out."

"Emmanuel's mission is to change perceptions. This kid was the epitome of doing whatever you can with the limited resources you have."

When Emmanuel was growing up and facing many adversities he had a handful of soulful people, like his mother, who believed in him. When he focused on his mission in life he attracted soulful support from across the globe. Let his story inspire you to believe you can surround yourself with people with heartfelt intentions of helping you with your dreams and goals.

Make this affirmation your own and watch your own magic unfold:
I AM so happy and grateful for all the soulful, supportive people I meet each and every day!

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Tip#570: How Movies Mirror Your Inner Strengths, Part 2 - Nim's Island

"The thing about courage is it's something that we have to learn and relearn all our whole lives. Now it's not just in you it's in every choice we make. Each and every day."
Nim’s Island

After posting the list of 5 movies for helping visualization and imagination (see tip#568) I took my own movie prescription and watched Nim's Island. Even though it is a light family film it still delivered a meaningful, heartfelt message that my spirit really needed to hear! It was a perfect example of the power and magic of a movie!

Nim's Island (2008)

The adventure-fantasy movie Nim's Island is about an 11 year-old girl Nim (Abigail Breslin) living on a secret tropical island with her scientist father Jack (Gerard Butler). Nim is a big fan of Alex Rover the hero of a series of adventure books written by Alexandra Rover (Jodie Foster). The surprise is that Alexandra is the opposite of the hero she created and suffers from agoraphobia, a fear of open spaces. See: Movie trailer

Alexandra and Nim connect via the internet and when Nim is in an emergency asks her to come to the island immediately. Alexandra realizes she must face and overcome her fears to help Nim. Through it all she has the spirit of her heroic character Alex (also Gerard Butler) to motivate her. These scenes were inspiring because this is what it feels like when I am inspired by my movie heroes. It's like they speak to me. They help mirror my greatness AND hidden potential!

When you make an emotional connection with a movie hero, it is like making a soul connection with a person giving you a special message. That message is saying, "You have the same courage and strengths you see in me! What I can do YOU can do!" Embrace this message and do your very best to take action with whatever challenge you face today!

Alex Rover: "Be the hero of your own life story."
Alexandra Rover: "Don't hand me that line - I wrote that line!"

Related Tips:
Tip#530: How Movies Mirror Your Inner Strengths, Part 1 - The Color of Money
Tip#570: How Movies Mirror Your Inner Strengths, Part 2 - Nim's Island
Tip#693: How Movies Mirror Your Inner Strengths, Part 3 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Tip#971: How Movies Mirror Your Inner Strengths, Part 4 – Iron Man 3
Tip#972: How Movies Mirror Your Inner Strengths, Part 5 – Spider-Man 2.1 

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Tip#569: Find a Balance - The Warrior’s Way

As I write this the weather this morning is absolutely gorgeous. The air is crisp and the sun is shining brightly. It's a big difference from the past few days where it's been raining constantly. The darkness reminded me that there will always be a need for balance with the sun and rain, good days and bad, dark and the light.

The Warrior's Way (2010)

The fantasy action film The Warrior's Way is about a 19th century Asian warrior named Yang (Jang Dong Gun) who refuses an assassination order of a baby and flees to a western town in America. With the baby he takes up the role of the local laundry man in a town filled with colorful characters like the drunk Ron (Geoffrey Rush). With the help of a spritely young woman named Lynne (Kate Bosworth) Yang discovers how to appreciate music, gardening, cleaning clothes and other domestic duties.

See: Movie trailer

The movie itself is an incredible fusion of film genres: Western, Martial Arts, Comedy and Fantasy. It is visually dazzling and rich with color and action. Somehow the film finds a way to balance all these different genres into an enjoyable cinematic experience. It's a beautiful parallel for the warrior Yang and his choice to find balance in his own life.

When life is no longer feeling right or fulfilling it is always a good time to re-assess where you have come from and what is missing. The uneasy feelings you have are a signal that something is not balanced. Find what is missing in your life and integrate it. Like the sun and rain, the dark and the light, there will always be a need for balance.

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Tip#568: Visualization & Your Imagination, Part 1 – 6 Movie Tips

Ahhhhh! I continue to be in a state of bliss while enjoying the sunny weather, clear blue skies and the cool breezes of early August. Part of my feel good state is because of an amazing book called Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain. It has helped re-activate my imagination which is one of my greatest gifts. It has also helped deepen my meditations and add fun with picturing elements that would take my life to new heights!

There have also been inspiring stories in the news recently. On Aug. 5th NASA's most advanced Mars rover "Curiosity" landed beside a Martian mountain. While here on Earth swimmer Michael Phelps made Olympic history with 22 medals at the London 2012 Olympics. Phelps himself attributes creative visualization as a key to his successes. And the idea of exploring Mars also started with people imagining it would happen. Visualization and imagination go hand in hand and can also be demonstrated through the magic of movies!

Bedtime Stories (2008)
This family comedy is about a hotel handyman who tells bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. Whenever the kids add some element to his stories they magically come true.

Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
This fantasy drama is about of two ten-year old neighbors who create a fantasy world called Terabithia to play in together. It becomes a magical place to learn about friendship even though some people first appear to be enemies.

Finding Neverland (2004)
This semi-biographical movie is about the man who created Peter Pan and the family that inspired him. The film also shows how adults can bring out their playful spirit through a child's infectious delight while watching a play.

Imagine That (2009)
This comedy film is about a workaholic father who is inspired by his daughter to tap into her and his imaginary mind and world for solutions to his business goals.

Nim's Island (2008)
This adventure fantasy film is about a young girl who seeks the help from the author of her favourite adventure book series to find her missing scientist father. She is also aided by the hero from the books come to life through her imagination.

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
This science fiction adventure film shows a mentor teaching his apprentice how to use The Force. Part of his training is to close his eyes and feel and visualize the objects around him.

We all have an amazing imagination waiting to be activated and played with. Imagination is the key to creative visualization that then leads to manifesting our dreams and goals. Just tap into the eternal child within you, close your eyes and create pictures in your mind that excite you!

Related posts:
Tip#535: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 1 – The Cabin in the Woods
Tip#573: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 2 – Frequency
Tip#738: You Can Rewrite Your Life, Part 3 - Stuck in Love
Tip#568: Visualization & Your Imagination, Part 1 – 6 Movie Tips
Tip#663: Visualization & Your Imagination, Part 2 – Bedtime Stories
Tip#572: Manifesting Miracles - Ruby Sparks


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Tip#567: Go from Unconscious to Conscious - Total Recall (2012)

Have you ever had an epiphany that suddenly made something absolutely clear in your life? This happened to me recently and I've been in a state of bliss in the past couple of days. I am so excited to share details of what triggered it and how I am learning to manifest the reality I desire. I plan to do this in upcoming posts.

To start, the universe once again provided uncanny synchronicity with the release of the remake of Total Recall. Seeing this film confirmed, on a soul level, that I am making a breakthrough in my consciousness. I am having my own "total recall". There is a quote from the movie’s lead actor Colin Farrell that resonated with me and hopefully for you too in the current issue of Cineplex Magazine:

"This is, for me, the story of a man who's going from being unconscious to being conscious."

Total Recall (2012)

The science fiction movie Total Recall is a remake of the 1990 film and based on a short story by Philip K. Dick called "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale". In 2084, factory worker Doug Quaid (Colin Farrell) is missing something in his life and visits Rekall (pronounced recall) a company able to implant artificial memories for fulfilling any fantasy you desire. When Quad requests a fantasy of being a secret agent the procedure seems to reactivate dormant memories of being a real agent.

The art direction and texture of this film is incredibly rich and detailed. I loved all the future tech, cityscapes and vehicles throughout the story. It was also exciting to see actor Bokeem Woodbine on the screen whom I met in Toronto when the film was shooting (see tip#489). That surreal connection is what I am experiencing in my life. The line between illusion and real life is blurring as I become more conscious of my true, authentic self just like Quaid in the film.

Most of the movie heroes we see are on a journey to unearthing and understanding who they truly are. Their cinematic journeys are there to inspire you to discover who you are. Are you ready to wake up and become more aware of your purpose in life? Then start today and take a step from being unconscious to being conscious!

"I had a professor once who liked to tell his students that there are only 10 different plots in all of fiction. Well I'm here to tell you he was wrong. There is only one... Who am I?"
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

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Tip#566: Feel a Sense of Community, Part 1 – Red Dog

Last weekend I was up at my friend's cottage which has been an annual adventure of soothing swims, fresh air and friendship bonding for 8 years. Sadly, it may be the last time because my dear friends have sold the cottage.

So I did what I always did while there, I soaked up every single second of outdoor bliss with all my heart and all my senses. And I will remember the special feeling of community that always lifted my spirits high.

Red Dog (2011)

The movie Red Dog is based on a legendary true story of a red dog who united a local community while roaming the Australian outback. Red Dog becomes a source of companionship for employees of an iron ore excavation company, helps someone find a wife and even helps a depressed man find the will to live. Everyone had a personal story to tell about Red Dog. See: movie trailer

This film has a quirky, heartwarming charm and it is definitely uplifting. The colorful characters of the community reminded me of my cottage memories over the years of friends coming together in the great outdoors. Stories are shared while laughter, tears, anger, epiphanies and learning have come up while being together. Ultimately it was a chance for me to heal in some special way.

Make sure you have a sense of community in your life. Soulful connections can be a powerful source of support and caring that can out weight the value of gold. The real gold you will have are friends you can count on in difficult times AND the feeling of love that can energize you to be your best. Cultivate your sense of community today!

Related blog posts:
Tip#705: Feel a Sense of Community, Part 2 - The Shop Around the Corner 
Tip#181: Find Your Bliss - Forrest Gump
Tip#367: Feel The Bliss of Nature – The Black Stallion
Tip#471: Escape for Awhile – Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon

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Tip#565: Welcome the Shifts in Your Life - Dr. Wayne Dyer – The Shift

I am still buzzing from finally seeing a movie I've known about for years called The Shift. It was very synchronistic timing and it re-affirmed that I am exactly where I am suppose to be in my life and career despite the occasional feelings of doubt. It's a film that also re-affirmed all I've been learning from the 40-Day Prosperity Plan in The Abundance Book (see tip#562). I am happy to say I completed this empowering program yesterday!

I am a very spiritual man and am trusting that the path I've chosen to live is for my highest good and the good of our planet. Some days I am very confident and enthusiastic of my choices and there are days when I feel disconnected and unsure. And yet maintaining my confidence and joy at all times is what I've been learning and it's about believing that I already have unlimited abundance within and around me. Everything I experience outside myself is just a reflection of my thoughts and feelings inside me.

The Shift (2009)

The movie The Shift is a hybrid film that combines interviews with a cinematic story. It is about three people experiencing a transformation in each of their challenges in life. The story integrates thought-provoking spiritual insights as a camera crew interviews self-help author Dr. Wayne Dyer. The stories touch on how in the second half of our lives we must change our way of thinking in order to achieve our deepest desires and dreams. See official website: Click here

The film also inspires you to feel it is not too late in your life to make positive changes. On the official website Dyer says…

"I am 68 years old and I have a new career. When I was asked to do this film, I didn't think 'I'm too old to do something I've never done before.' I thought 'I am open to everything. I am willing to change and to learn.' I’m more proud of this film than of anything I've ever done before."

It is positive thinking like Dyer's that inspires me to eliminate doubt from my thoughts. And my ultimate take-away from the film was to keep practicing the methods and tools I've been sharing with you on staying positive, passionate and persevere towards your dreams and goals!

Whatever age you are right now, remember it is never too late to shift your thinking, your career or your lifestyle. Be open to unexpected shifts that dramatically pull or push you onto a whole new path. Have faith. You may be on a whole new direction that leads you to what you truly desire in life!

Quotes from The Shift movie:

"You don't attract what you want you attract what you are."

"Your authentic self is way beyond the ego."

"Your purpose will always be found in service."

"You are only a thought away from changing your life."

"Your quantum moment or shift can be caused by a comment, an event in your life, a hardship you suffer or anything at all."

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Tip#564: There Are Heroes Around You, Part 3 – Beasts of the Southern Wild

Stories of heroes have emerged from the Colorado movie theatre shootings I wrote about in previous tip#564. There were three incredible acts of heroism by those who died saving their loved ones. Matthew R. McQuinn, age 27 dove on top of his girlfriend and her older brother to shield them and they both survived. Jonathan Blunk, age 26 also threw himself in front of his friend saving her life. Alex Teves, age 24 hurled his girlfriend to the floor and saved her from bullets that ended up hitting him. Read more: Click here

Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

The fantasy drama Beasts of the Southern Wild is about a fearless, strong-willed six-year-old girl named Hushpuppy (Quvenzhané Wallis) living with her father, Wink (Dwight Henry) in a southern Delta community. Throughout the story and while surviving a catastrophe that floods her neighborhood, Hushpuppy demonstrates extraordinary courage, resilience and defiance far beyond her age. And though she has a volatile relationship with her ailing father she later becomes a hero to him

You can almost taste, smell and feel the textures of this unique film. It is also filled with inspiring life quotes that come from a six-year old's point of view. She was mesmerizing to see as she consistently expressed an inner strength that shined during so many dark times she went through. The young actress is stunning and there is already an Oscar buzz for her being nominated. See movie trailer: Click here

Out of the catastrophes in films and in real-life can emerge stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary facts of bravery. Be inspired by these stories and then those that died would have passed on something deeply important to your life. And one day your own acts of heroism will inspire others!

Related posts:
Tip#361: There Are Heroes Around You, Part 1 – Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Tip#527: There Are Heroes Around You, Part 2 – Gandhi

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Tip#563: The Heroes That Stay With Us – Jessica Ghawl (Redfield) - The Dark Knight Rises

As of this writing it is just two days after the tragic shootings in a Colorado movie theatre for the midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises. It is also five days after the worst mass shooting in Toronto at a suburban block party barbecue. And it is just over a month ago in early June when a shooting occurred here in the Eaton Centre food court.

This is an emotional post for me because I love going to see movies in the theatre and I was in shock to learn of the tragic deaths of other movie fans losing their lives or injured in a movie theatre. I heard a snippet of this news just before seeing an opening day screening of The Dark Knight Rises and so it effected how I watched the film.

And then there's the story of Jessica Ghawl, a fellow blogger and one of the people who lost their lives in Colorado. Her story is profoundly sad because her last blog post was about when she was visiting Toronto at the Eaton Centre the day of the shooting. She suddenly felt an odd, almost sickening feeling so she left the mall's food court at exactly 6:20pm. The gunshots fired at 6:23pm. She had escaped that tragedy only to later die in another shooting. I am still doing my best to make sense of what happened to her.

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

The superhero movie The Dark Knight Rises is the final part of the Trilogy written and directed by Christopher Nolan. It’s been eight years since the events of the previous film and Batman (Christian Bale) had disappeared. He returns when Gotham City is threatened by a mad man named Bane (Tom Hardy) who begins a violent revolution through immense scale terrorism. Batman is aided by two new allies, Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Anne Hathaway) and Officer John Blake (Joseph Gordon Levitt).

I currently have mixed feelings about the film. There is an excessive amount of violence and killings in the story that may be amplified due to my thoughts on the recent real-life tragedies. On the other hand the cinematic power of heroic images on the screen still inspired a sense of hope and the importance of heroic actions and attitudes. The ending was also very satisfying and despite a long journey of pain and destruction on screen, the legacy of a powerful movie hero and trilogy shines in my memories.

The Legacy of Jessica Ghawl

I believe the legacy of Jessica Ghawl is her story and what she says in her final blog post. It will shine forever in my memories. And to me she is a hero for what she wrote. I will leave you with her powerful, soulful insights she wrote about her experience after escaping the Eaton Centre tragedy…

"I was shown how fragile life was on Saturday. I saw the terror on bystanders' faces. I saw the victims of a senseless crime. I saw lives change. I was reminded that we don't know when or where our time on Earth will end. When or where we will breathe our last breath. For one man, it was in the middle of a busy food court on a Saturday evening.

I say all the time that every moment we have to live our life is a blessing. So often I have found myself taking it for granted. Every hug from a family member. Every laugh we share with friends. Even the times of solitude are all blessings. Every second of every day is a gift. After Saturday evening, I know I truly understand how blessed I am for each second I am given."
Jessica Ghawl (Redfield), June 5, 2012

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Tip#562: See the Wonders Hidden in Front of You - Pleasantville

I've been SEEING wonders since starting the 40-Day Prosperity Plan from The Abundance Book I first mentioned in tip#556. This plan is designed to have you recognize the different types of abundance already around you. For me those epiphany moments were so amazing it's like a magical glow suddenly appearing in front of me!

For example my recent birthday week of celebrations with friends and family was filled with an incredible abundance of food! Every party or private dinner was overflowing with delicious foods, desserts and drink. I was building my AWARENESS that abundance is already in my life...

• My siblings took me to a delicious French restaurant and felt like a VIP!
• My friend and Writer/Live Lighter guru, Steph offered to treat me to a 2 for 1 steak dinner. And when I said I preferred the all-you-can-eat smokehouse pork ribs she said I could have that too! I ate mouth-watering juicy meats for days!
• Another friend took me to an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant
• I enjoyed my free birthday drink from Starbucks, a Venti Frappuccino!
• One of my favourite restaurants, Swiss Chalet, called me to say I won a free dinner!

Other glowing awareness:
• Abundance of loving friends
• Abundance of contacts in my database (over 2,000)
• Abundance of birthday wishes on my Facebook wall (over 200)
• Abundance of mucus and phlegm (see tip#560)

Pleasantville (1998)

The fantasy, drama Pleasantville is about two modern day teenagers who magically get transported into the 1958 black & white TV sitcom called Pleasantville. David (Tobey Maguire) becomes Bud and Jennifer (Reese Witherspoon) becomes Mary Sue. Both of their knowledge of the real world begin to slowly alter the way the other TV show characters sees life around them. For example when a character experiences a new emotional feeling they see a bright red rose against the black and white background.

All David and Jennifer do is help the TV show characters become AWARE. They help them become more CONSCIOUS of the emotional feelings, desires and passion that's already inside each of them. In doing so the glowing colours of life change their world forever.

Learn to recognize the glowing wonders already in your life. Be aware that abundance is already flowing to you in some form or another. Increasing your awareness of the GIFTS and BLESSINGS in your life right now will lift your spirits AND magnetize more of it! Let your eyes see the glow of wonders right in front of you today!

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Tip#561: The Benefits of a Reboot – The Amazing Spider-Man

Reboot: To turn (a computer or operating system) off and then on again; restart

Have you ever had problems with your computer and discovered that the only way to fix it was to turn it off and then restart? If so then you know the benefits of the term "reboot" which can also be applied to areas of your life like career, business, lifestyles and even beliefs. Reboot is now a trend in Hollywood for re-vitalizing movie franchises or characters.

The Dark Knight trilogy starring Christian Bale is a successful example of rebooting the previous Batman series. And the two Sherlock Holmes movies starring Robert Downey Jr. is a reboot or re-imagining of a classic literary character. I am open to movie reboots and yet there was one recent film release I was not enthusiastic about UNTIL I went to see it.

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

The movie The Amazing Spider-Man is a reboot of the Spider-Man film franchise starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. The basic premise is intact where the teenager is bitten by a radioactive spider and becomes a superhero. His girlfriend this time is Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) and the villain is The Lizard/Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans).

I loved the first series starring Tobey Maguire so it was a challenge to accept another actor AND another perspective of the Spider-Man story so soon after the Sam Raimi directed trilogy. I gave it a chance and was very surprised that I enjoyed the new movie with its many motivational messages. What I loved most was the romantic relationship between Peter And Gwen. Their on-screen chemistry is so strong that it was cool to learn that (as of this writing) they became a couple in real-life!

Motivating movie quotes:

"You owe the world your gifts. You just have to figure out how to use them."

"I had a professor once who liked to tell his students that there are only 10 different plots in all of fiction. Well I’m here to tell you he was wrong. There is only one… Who am I?"

We all get stuck someplace in our lives and careers. And sometimes the only way to get unstuck is to reboot our selves, to restart our inner operating systems. Take a lesson from movie reboots where the characters remain the same and yet their stories are re-invented or re-imagined. Reboot your life and you will discover a FRESH perspective of your path to follow!

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Tip#560: See Deeper Meaning in Unexpected (& Gross!) Places – The Dictator

Today is the day after my birthday and I started celebrating 3 days before with great friends and family. I've also been feeling blessed at the abundance of birthday wishes that flooded my Facebook wall! And yet through it all I was blowing my nose constantly because of a persistent cold I had.

At times it was pretty gross as the mucus just kept pouring out my nose like there was a mucus machine on mass production mode! And it was really gross talking on the phone with phlegm gurgling up my throat and needing to make disgusting sounds to clear it out! I believed I was clearing energetic junk inside me.

I have been doing a lot of personal development and holistic body healing in the past weeks so I visualized the mucus and phlegm leaving my body contained old, debilitating beliefs. I believe there was a deeper meaning with my unusually long cold and it was to CLEAR the inner crap that's been holding me back in life with every blast of liquid grossness that came out of my face!

The Dictator (2012)

The comedy The Dictator is about the dictator of the fictional Republic of Wadiya visiting the United States. Admiral General Shabazz Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen) is a childish, anti-western, anti-Semitic ruler who finds himself forced to live in New York City stripped of his identity. This film was created by and stars the same man who produced Borat so you can expect raunchy humor and over-the-top scenes and dialogue.

There is a point near the end of the movie where Aladeen gives a speech to the United Nations that goes beyond parody and into ironic truth. Aladeen promotes the virtues of dictatorship, drawing unintended parallels to current issues in the United States. And so within all the gross, tasteless and hilarious scenes of this film there lies a serious message.

Be open to insights from unexpected sources like movies and life situations. See deeper meanings just waiting to be recognized in whatever challenges you face. You may discover AHA moments that will make you laugh at where it originated from!

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Tip#559: Discover Hidden Gem Movies - Mr. Nobody

My birthday is fast approaching on July 10th and I am celebrating two goals I've achieved so far this year. I have a new Motivatorman website AND I've finished my first eBook which I am giving as a GIFT to anyone around the world. Thanks to my business coach he reminded me that I accomplished big goals I dreamed of doing years ago.

I also love to celebrate hidden gem movies. These are films I've discovered that the general public have never heard of but are rich with insights and motivational messages. I get so excited about these movies that I feel it is my duty to make sure people are aware of these hidden gifts waiting to be discovered!

Mr Nobody (2009)

The science fiction drama Mr Nobody is an epic story starring Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger and Rhys Ifans. That's all I am going to say! If you loved Inception, Memento and other films that make you pay attention AND challenge the way you think about reality then I highly recommend this movie. It is a stunning cinematic experience you'll want to watch over again! The director's cut is 157 minutes so expect a long journey filled with fantastic quotes such...

"In life you get one take, if it’s bad you just deal with it."

"Every path is the right path."

"It should be written on every schoolroom blackboard: Life is a playground or nothing."

Discovering hidden gem movies can be a real treat for the soul. These can be exciting gifts that light up your day AND deliver empowering, thought-provoking messages. Most importantly these films can help make a positive difference in your life. Be courageous and curious today and discover a hidden gem that you will also celebrate!

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