THE MIRACLE OF LIFE

Today I would like to share with you four inspirational videos. I encourage you to leave comments on the blog and start a dialogue with other people about the Miracle of Life and the Power of your Belief System. There are many ways that we can truly connect with our true authentic self. We are unlimited spiritual beings living a physical life and when we truly discover ourselves and take the time to quiet the mind, chatter and the ego part of ourselves, to go within, we can re-connect with our true essence. Ask yourself, Who am I really? and allow the information to flow to you with ease.

You can also take a walk in nature and experience 'being the tree', 'being the flower', be one with nature. Every thing in the world is energy and vibrates at frequencies. In the book "The True Power of Water" by Dr. Masaru Emoto, he shares with us how our physical bodies are 70% water and how water we can heal ourselves and the planet through paying attention to our thoughts thoughts, words, vibrations and intentions. Be in gratitude, love, thankfulness each day and see the miracles unfold in your life.



My wish for you is to take time every day, even if this is 15 minutes, to create a space where you will not be interrupted and quiet your mind, go within and connect with your brilliance. It is in this space that you can become clear on your path in life, your vision, purpose and re-claim all your creativity. Commit to doing this for even one month and you will start to see doors open up to you, the right people coming into your life and the unlimited possibilities.

I invite you to take time now to fully enjoy this beautiful movie segment of Planet Earth - The Jewel of the Universe. I love the lyrics and music by OWL, Fireflies.



Here is another inspirational video about the Miracle of Believing, with Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston singing one of the songs from the Soundtrack movie "The Prince of Egypt."



We are all unique and have special skills and talents. Discover your passions, your purpose and live your life to the fullest - one passion at a time! I am also offering a two for one Holiday Special on my CD Audiobook "8 Keys to Unlocking Infinite Passion." This is a wonderful opportunity to gift yourself and a friend the Gift of discovering your passion and creating the life of your dreams NOW. What are you waiting for?

Namaste,

Moira

SAMANA, DOMINICAN - THE JOURNEY

My family and I booked an Eastern Caribbean Cruise in December '08 and discovered the natural beauty of the Samana Island in the Domican Republic. Samana is a destination for nature lovers and adventurers. The island attracts many people, among these are eco-tourists (scuba divers, rock climbers, horseback riders and whale-watchers.) For many generations every winter, the humpback whales from the North Atlantic migrate to these protected and warm waters of the Bay of Samana. My family and I are planning to return to this island and continue to experience it's natural wonders.

This was our first visit to the port of Samana, Dominican Republic and it is definitely a gem in the Eastern Caribbean. We decided to book the ship's excursion "Waterfall Hike & Swim" and we were all excited about traveling into a hidden oasis which opened up to a beautiful cascade of water! The adventure began by boarding and traveling in an open air bus into the interior of the Samana Peninsula to reach the walking trail. Our knowledgeable and experienced guide shared his passion and love for the island, the people, the vegetation, culture and history.

I imagined that we would see many species of birds and be in a jungle atmosphere and being one with nature. After traveling throughout the countryside and experiencing the natural beauty of the island, (a school house on your left), we arrived at a ranch house. At this point, we were excited about continuing on our journey and adventure. Before the hike we exchanged our runners for rain boots (or wellies in British terms!) It was wonderful to meet so many other local, young experienced guides who helped us walk through the muddy and slippery paths before reaching the hidden and beautiful water falls. I instantly connected with my young 16 year old guide Lisa. Her husband was also a guide who offered a ride to individuals who did not want to walk along the path. I thoroughly enjoyed the time Lisa and I spent together. Not understanding each other's language we communicated verbally and non-verbally through gestures, smiles, laughing, pointing and just sharing our bond. We held hands on and off throughout the path and helped each other balance through the mud and rocks and at times we shared quiet moments. I wish I was fluent in the Spanish language as I could have communicated in more depth with Lisa to discover her passions, more about her family, friends and dreams. It was amazing to watch Lisa and her friends climbing trees for grapefruit and coconut and dropping these below. I was amazed at their agility and skill. The grapefruits were huge and juicy and not the ones we find back home in our grocery stores. The coconut juice was fresh and eating the coconut brought me to wonderful past memories of living on our sail boat in the Bahamas many years ago.

About 1/2 hour into our hike, we heard the powerful rushing of the water at the falls. The area was hidden from view by the path and then opened to a beautiful cascade of water, which fell into a clear, natural pool. I could not wait to get into the cool, fresh, mountain water and experience the thrill of being in the water surrounded by the mist. Two of the island people scaled the cliffs to dive into the water below. This was a special and spectacular event! They were immensely skilled and knew how to be extra careful to navigate themselves around the jagged rocks below. All an adventure I am grateful for and enjoyed every moment immensely.

People may talk about the poverty of the island. I choose to look at the people, who smiled and waved to us, as our bus went by. Children were laughing and playing and the island people were going about their day. I feel they also understand the simplicity of what is special in life and I truly felt connected to them.

I look forward to returning to this island and getting to know more about the island people. The joy and love I felt in my heart for them is strong and connects me to them. I am booked on a cruise in August to speak on a cruise line and one of the ports of call is Samana, so my wish comes true. My hope for you is that you create the your own opportunity to travel to this island, meet the people and experience the Waterfall Hike & Swim. Remember to give a hug and say a big hello to Lisa! I know I will when I return to the island in August 2009!






Bon Voyage! See you in Samana!
Moira