Naturally on Mother's Day our thoughts turn to our Mothers and the amazing gifts they've given us. I have such huge appreciation not just for my mother, but for all mothers. It's truly miraculous that because of mothers the human race continues on. (Of course fathers take part in that, too.) However, if we're fortunate most of us when we think of mother, think of nurturer, guide, and someone you can count on.

Less than favorable attributes also come to mind, but then again, my mother had 7 children. What women isn't going to get crazed from time to time with children?

My mother, who left the earth plane this past December, was born in the 1930's. There was a lot less permission and possibility for women of her era. So while I have picked up some very important gifts from my mom, there were others that I had to learn, re-learn or unlearn and in some cases the hard way.

Here are 5 Things My Mother Never Taught Me...

1. You can have it all. You're only limited by your imagination.

She never taught me that I could have it all. Having it all was construed from a selfish perspective. After all, if I had it all that meant someone would go with out.

We know this is not true in a limitless universe. We also know that we live in a loving, abundant universe. So love and abundance is on our side. You can't out-do Infinite Intelligence.

2. You are good enough right now. You don't have to prove anything to become worthy.

I now know I am and you are worthy right now - exactly as you are and exactly as you are not.

3. Nobody is better than you and no one is less than you.

"Of course there's better and worse, just look around you". That was the thought construct of her day. For many, it still is. But now I know that we are all one. And though at times I'm tempted to think I'm not good enough. Or that I'm better than ... in my heart of hearts I know we are all perfect, whole and complete.

4. Don't worry about what others think, say or do. Play your own game. Run your own race.

I know it's not a easy one, but living from a self-referenced point of view will always bring you back to peace.

5. Success is measured in the amount of joy you experience in any day.

In Mom's day and still today the dominant cultural belief is that success is the measure of your net worth; bank account, real estate holdings and stock portfolio, etc. Not so. Success is ultimately defined by how much joy, peace, and inner freedom you enjoy every single day.

Stocks, real estate, and currencies all appreciate and depreciate. You can increase your inner game of success and experience appreciation of the inner assets by practicing appreciation. What you focus on appreciates (expands.) Sounds like the Law of Attraction.

I don't fault my mother for not teaching me these things. She was a product of her culture. I'm glad that energy and beliefs are shifting - and shifting fast.

Being a mother is the biggest job in the world. Mothers have a lot of power and influence. The motto: "Do as I say not as I do" is no longer viable for our youth. The importance of being in alignment with your actions holds massive influence on our children.

Taking the time for your own alignment and well-being is critical for your ability to effectively model new higher truths for your children. Be good to yourself. Take your personal time outs. You have a lot of power, mothers. You're worthy, brilliant and important. Be good to you. Model well-being. Walk your talk. If not you - then who? If not now - then when?

If you need help grasping the Law of Attraction, a Law of Attraction Coach might be just the thing you need to overcome indoctrinated beliefs and limiting, self-defeating patterns of thinking.

As much as we'd all like that silver bullet for success, what really works is taking consistent and steady actions. It's the old adage from the 'Tortoise and the Hare' fable "slow and steady wins the race."

I know that's not a sexy idea. In fact, most of us think we would really prefer the fast ride, the quantum leap or overnight success. It takes most people several years to become an 'overnight success.' Do the research. This is no such thing!

Slow Is The New Fast

Because of the Law of Attraction things are speeding up. The present shift in consciousness in human values toward sustainability, global community and win-win frameworks. Because of the Law of Attraction, the focus speeds up and more momentum is added to that energy. What you put your attention on expands and continues to accelerate. So slow is really not so slow if you keep your attention and intentions focused on what you desire. You might even consider that having what you want actually CONTRIBUTES to others getting what they want. What a concept, right?

So what are you waiting for? I know. If you're like me, it took me awhile to realize that I hadn't given myself permission to be successful. It's the inner dialogs that sabotage us the most. Where do those internal dialogs come from? Our programming, and the mindset of the dominant culture. If that's the case, then how does one undo or redo that thinking?

Nothing Is Impossible

We undo lack, failure and scarcity mindset by re-writing the old programs. Very much the same way you'd edit a Word document. Pull it up, make the edits and save and close the document. When you have disempowering memories, or internal conversations that say you "can't," "shouldn't" or "don't deserve", merely notice and CHOOSE a thought that is more empowering. When you choose, you're conscious. When you react, you're unconscious. The more conscious you are, the more you can choose FOR your success.

Just Do It

Yes, it takes a bit of practice and repetition. I know you're worth it. Besides, what else are you doing with your time and energy? Use mental images, and engage your emotions and senses when you choose what you want to create. Your subconscious and the universe don't know the difference between what is real or imagined. What you imagine IS real. Start today. Start now, and be the success you were meant to be.

If you need additional assistance with the Law of Attraction, you should probably seek a Law of Attraction Coach

"What's Next ... After you're no longer a beginner? Then what?"

That's one of your burning questions about 'the work' or 'the play' with the Law of Attraction.

Isn't it interesting to note that, depending on what side of the equation you're on, sometimes it feels like work and sometimes it feels like play.

Which is it for you? I'm assuming that by this question you're saying "I'm no longer a beginner with the Law of Attraction material ... and I'm still not getting what I want".

Chances are you've got more resistance in play than you realize. I know that's how it was (and sometimes is) for me. The fact of the matter is, most of us have unconscious beliefs weighing us down. I teach (use) tapping, Emotional Freedom Technique, to all my clients. There's a lot of free information on the web, if you'd like to research it.

Tapping helps you be with the less-than-positive emotions so you can get a grip on them and start to move the energy. I do NOT advise you to ignore the emotion. I heard someone call it a Spiritual Bypass. All emotion is information. It will inform you as to how you're running your energy. And it that energy is persistent, then you know you have some inner work to do. Tapping helps you consciously move the energy.

I'll admit sometimes it feels like work to me. So don't feel bad. You can feel bad long enough to notice and then choose again how you want to feel. If you want to become more masterful you must feel, notice and choose again, notice and choose.

The key is to consciously choose. Choice puts you in the present moment - where ALL your power is. When we're in reaction, we're acting from a past thought, feeling or belief, very unconsciously.

The person who asked "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" was merely asking for driving directions. You and I are asking for guidance, tools and practices. So the answer is always "Practice, practice, practice."

Our point of view determines how we frame our experience - and how we attract. Is it 'work' or is it 'play' for you?

It's remarkable to remember that we could easily tap into play energy as children. If you find that hard to recall, go watch children at play. You'll see energy, enthusiasm, and freedom.

When it's your preference to go back to basics and make your play your practice, you'll become masterful. Until then, practice like a master. Make your practice your play that will ensure you do it on a regular basis. There's a lot of power in going back to the basics. Keep building your strong foundation. In time (and because the LOA is always adding unto) you'll be soaring and masterful!

If you want to improve your mindset and harness your true personal power, you might consider contacting a Law of Attraction Coach.

We've all heard the short definition of the Law of Attraction: Like attracts like, right? It seems that this simple explanation has caused more confusion than clarity. Most people think this definition it to be taken literally.

Let's bring some clarity to this subject. We must first note that in our time/space reality, everything is made of energy. Everything seen and unseen. We are electro-magnetic beings. That's how MRIs and EKGs work. They measure the electro-magnetic frequencies in our bodies. We're transmitting this energy all the time. Likewise, we're attracting all the time. Most of this goes on unconsciously.

We haven't really been trained how to use our mental faculties to their highest and best use. But we're learning. The Universal Law of Attraction could be likened to a gigantic operating system, or energy management system. It matches energy with like energy. It matches and mirrors back what is being transmitted. It never judges, shows prejudice, or plays favorites with the energy being transmitted.

What energy would you like to transmit and have matched by the Universe? What desires, goals or outcomes would you like to have mirrored back to you? Think of what you want. Think of the essence of, or the energy of that desire. What does it feel like to have it? Imagine what it might be like to already have it. That's the essence you want to transmit. That's the energy the Universe starts to match and mirror back to you.

This is not a one time event. It takes practice. Most of us have so much negative self-talk and limiting beliefs about what we want, our worthiness to have it, and so on. You must practice this new state of thinking and feeling. Eventually with practice, you'll shift the resistance to expectation. It usually happens much faster when you work with a Law of Attraction Coach.

We're all learning to use our brains and emotions more intelligently. Fortunately, the vibration of joy, appreciation and happy expectations help you move the energy faster. Put your attention on what you appreciate about your life now and you'll become more attractive to all your your goals and dreams.