NOVEMBER, 2005

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Dear Louise,

     I’ve been working at an acting career for thirty years with not much success. I’ve been involved in Science of Mind and other metaphysical teachings for that long, also, but none of my dreams have come true. What would you suggest?

—B.D., New York

Dear B.D.,

     Anyone who has been in the teachings this long without results isn’t doing the work. It’s as if you were given a part in a play and only halfheartedly learned the script. You’re not going for it 100 percent. The director would not be pleased with your performance. And the Universe is obviously getting mixed signals from you. You vacillate between doing affirmations and feeling that they’re not working for you.

     I suggest that you make a commitment to yourself. The metaphysical part of your life is the biggest “part” you’ve ever been offered. Take this opportunity and give it everything you have, just as you would if you were offered a starring role on Broadway. Love who you are and go for it!

     Affirm: “I am willing to be the star of my own life!”

Dear Louise,

     Ever since my wife passed away about nine months ago, I’ve been continually losing things—yesterday one of my indoor cats even got lost. What is the metaphysical reason this keeps happening, and what can I do to stop it?  

—S.B., Dallas

Dear S.B.,

     I feel that you’re still mourning the loss of your wife—that’s why things are happening as they are for you right now. A lot of sadness comes to the surface upon the death of a loved one. It’s important that you let yourself feel the sadness. Nature has given you feelings to get you through certain experiences and to deny them causes more pain.

     We all cope with grief in different ways. There are no rules! Call the Grief Recovery Hotline for the location of a group near you at 1-800-445-4808. And Affirm: “I am at peace with my loved one’s passing.”

Dear Louise,

     Is it possible to transform anger, guilt, and fear into positive thoughts without feeling any resentment? Sometimes I think that would be an impossible task. What do you suggest?

—A.S., London

Dear A.S.,

     Of course! The key is forgiveness. Many people think that when you forgive others, you’re letting them off the hook for something they did to you. But actually, forgiving another person is an act of love for yourself. You’re releasing negative feelings that can harm you, and this has nothing to do with the other person. You’re saying to yourself, I love you, and I will no longer let this past experience rule my life.                 


Louise L. Hay is a metaphysical teacher and the best-selling author of numerous books, including You Can Heal Your Life, Empowering Women, and I Can Do It. Call 800-654-5126 or fax 800-650-5115 to subscribe to the Louise Hay Newsletter, and ask for a free catalog of books, audios, videos, and other products by Louise Hay and other Hay House authors. If you would like Louise to answer your letter in this publication, please send it to: Dear Louise Column, c/o Hay House, Inc., P.O. Box 5100, Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100, or email your letter to: admin@hayhouse.com. Please visit Louise’s Website at: www.louisehay.com or the Hay House website at www.hayhouse.com, and tune in to www.hayhouseradio.com for the best in inspirational talk radio featuring top Hay House authors.

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