An adventurous alternative

Laurel, soon the new year starts, so now's a great time to:

1. Wipe the slate clean.
2. Focus upon what you really want.
3. Chart your course.

Right?

Well... only if you want to risk having to repeat these steps for the same wishes next year! Maybe this is splitting hairs, but here's an adventurous alternative:

1. Give thanks that life is... just as it is (and that it's been... just as it's been). Because of it, you're now "READY."

2. Define what you want in terms of the end result. Don't worry about the hows, or even the course. KNOW that what you want is ALREADY yours in spirit, by divine LAW, just focus on the certainty of this ownership, understand it, claim it, and "it will be on earth, as it is in heaven (spirit)."

3. LET THE UNIVERSE show you the way via your impulses and instincts that appear as you take inspired action. Don't worry that your first steps seem silly or futile. And if you don't know what to do, do anything! Go! Get busy! Do not insist on intermediary successes, only upon the end result.

2011 is going to be your year (it already is),
The Universe

You really are READY Laurel. And your new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop is ready for you.

Small miracles...

The speed with which any dream may be realized, Laurel, is always a function of how small the miracles have to be in order not to freak out the dreamer.

Hmmmmm...
The Universe


It is odd, though, given that there are only miracles, how some are more accepted than others, huh Laurel?

Whilst in the pursuit

Oh, shoot, Laurel! I don't think I ever told you that whilst in the pursuit of a grand and wonderful dream, should you all of a sudden round a bend and see before you an enormous uncharted mountain with towering cliffs, jagged rocks, and seemingly impenetrable walls, just consider it a sign that your dream is considerably more worthwhile than you had previously imagined, and that you are exactly where you're supposed to be.

Kudos -
The Universe

Laurel, is that what they call a run-on sentence? At least I used "whilst."

Understand yourself

You may not ever understand what's going on in their life, Laurel, but you can always figure out what's going on in yours.

Tallyho,
The Universe


And sometimes, Laurel, this is the very best way to help.

Give before they ask

Do you know what I really, really, really like about you, Laurel?

How you give before they even ask.

You must be psychic -
The Universe


Now I'm going to do the same for you, Laurel.

Sadness has never lasted

Have you noticed, Laurel, that sadness in your life has never, ever, not even once, lasted?

It's impossible.
Whoohoooooo!
The Universe



Please pass this on to someone sad, Laurel....

To give beyond reason

If it's not yet obvious to you, the real reason for this, and all seasons, is you, Laurel. A more perfect child of the Universe has never lived. Until now, only celebrations cloaked in myth and mystery could hint at your divine heritage and sacred destiny. You are life's prayer of becoming and its answer. The first light at the dawn of eternity, drawn from the ether, so that I might know my own depth, discover new heights, and revel in seas of blessed emotion.

A pioneer into illusion, an adventurer into the unknown, and a lifter of veils. Courageous, heroic, and exalted by legions in the unseen.

To give beyond reason, to care beyond hope, to love without limit; to reach, stretch, and dream, in spite of your fears. These are the hallmarks of divinity - traits of the immortal - your badges of honor. May you wear them with a pride as great as the immeasurable pride we feel for you.

Your light has illuminated darkened paths, your gaze has lifted broken spirits, and already your life has changed the course of history.

This is the time of year we celebrate Laurel Stone.
Bowing before Greatness,
The Universe


Laurel, we're wishing you all the happiness in the world!

At one with the world

You know that vacation-kind-of-feeling you get when you travel? When you feel a certain peace come over you? When you feel at one with the world, filled with purpose, detached yet vital?

Well, Laurel, whether or not you're traveling, and whether or not you now feel it, at this very moment you are one with the world, filled with purpose, and unimaginably vital.
Thanks,
The Universe


Laurel, you know that walking-on-water kind of feeling... whoops, that comes a little later in the program.

Build it and they will come.

Don't you just love 'em, Laurel?

Everyone. Absolutely everyone.

They're all scurrying around so. All planning and scheming and dreaming. Defending, proving, and justifying. Laughing, crying, and feeling. All behaving, more or less, as you expect them to...
Ah yea-a-ah, they do that.
The Universe



Of course they have total freedom, Laurel, with their own thoughts, expectations, and decisions. But many of these play off yours, like a baseball off a bat... Like... you know, "build it and they will come."

Resist the temptation

Resist the temptation, Laurel, to base today's decisions upon today's facts and circumstances, which are little more than what remains of yesterday's decisions.

Instead, base them upon the facts and circumstances as they will inevitably be once your dreams have already come true, once you're already deep in friends, laughter, health and harmony, and once having your own new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop "ain't no big 'thang,' honey."
Ready? Go...
The Universe

Laurel, you're so hip.

Training your mind

Training your mind, Laurel, is what it all boils down to.

All of it. All things. Everything. "Todo."
Yours,
The Universe



Now that's quite the upside, huh, Laurel?

What you do or don't do...

For me, Laurel, loving you and your life has never been a function of what you do or don't do, have or don't have, are or are not. That would be rather ridiculous, don't you think? Not to mention superficial, judgmental, and thoroughly dim-witted.

I think you should adopt the same policy.
Tallyho,
The Universe



Laurel, I can't help myself.

well then...

Tell me, Laurel, if you were to walk out of your home tomorrow morning, gaze upward into the heavens and see me there, in all my splendor, pacing, pining, and worrying; hoping, wishing, and yearning; and questioning whether or not my boldest dreams would ever come true, would you or would you not, wonder if I had gone stark raving mad?
Well then...?
The Universe


Laurel, you're every bit as splendid.

Be at peace

Be at peace, dear Laurel, rest easy, relax, coast and luxuriate to any degree that you can allow yourself, for the day will inevitably arrive when you'll understand all the "reasons" that now elude you, bless the darkness that now seems to separate you, and celebrate the ancient choices that once made you. Just as we do.
Trust me,
The Universe



Laurel Stone, you couldn't possibly be more important.

bravo!

What if, Laurel, you received an award... for every moment of your life, for whatever you did or didn't do?

Yeah, that's pretty much the case.
Bravo, Laurel, bravo!!
The Universe



All you've ever had to do, Laurel, is be yourself.

Divine intervention

OK. OK. I confess.

No matter what you're after in life, Laurel, getting what you want always boils down to at least a little bit of divine intervention.

But then, I'm talking about yours, not mine.
Bada-boom,
The Universe



Laurel, you've got the power.

Be careful

Be careful of what you wish for, Laurel, not just because you might get it, but because in the wishing, you may reinforce its absence in your life.

Better to give a great, BIG "Yeehaa! Thank you! Whoohooo!" in advance for having already received it, and act as if you already have.
Whoohoooo!
The Universe




Rebel yells work too, Laurel. "More! More! More!" and all that.

Recurring choices

Actually, it's not that there are recurring themes in a lifetime, Laurel, but that there are recurring choices.

Isn't that totally awesome?!
Love, love -
The Universe



Laurel, you're totally awesome... and "recurringly" so, if there's such a word, and even if there's not.

It's not real

It's not real, Laurel.

It's not now.

You're not here.

And nothing matters for the reasons you think.

Yet in spite of all this, there's order, you're learning, and everyone is having the time of their life.
Talk about training wheels,
The Universe


I'll catch you if you fall, Laurel, send angels when you call, and love you through it all.

When you understand

When you understand why something hurts, Laurel, it stops hurting.

When you understand you have options, you take action.

And when you understand you have wings, you can soar again.
Capisce?
The Universe



If it's still hurting, Laurel, fly anyway.

A glad heart

There's nothing, Laurel, that a glad heart can't eventually have, do, or become.
Gladly,
The Universe



The best things in life are indeed free, Laurel, but eventually, so is everything else for those who are happy first.

There are only miracles

There are only miracles, Laurel, and to one degree or another they all soothe, pamper, and enrich. However, to avoid blowing too many minds at once, some are disguised as unpleasant surprises, botched circumstances, and twisted acquaintances that can rarely be seen for who or what they truly are until the pendulum has fully swung.
Yes... don't I think of everything?

Duck!
The Universe



So if something still hurts, baffles, or confuses, Laurel, it only means a miracle has occurred, the pendulum is mid-swing, and that soon you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

Thank goodness for email

It's precisely when in the throes of activity, giving 100%, focused and concentrating with all your strength and might, Laurel, that it's easiest to forget I exist at all. Even though that's precisely when I can do the most, with just a nod from you.

Like right now, perhaps?
The Universe



Thank goodness for email, huh, Laurel?

Heart.....

It's not as if one day you'll just look down, Laurel, and discover that you're on the yellow brick road, living the life of your dreams. But that one day you'll look back and discover you always have been.
Talk about 'heart' -
The Universe


Laurel, you're on it now.

Ride on, brave heart -

Do you remember learning to ride your first bike, Laurel? How impossible it seemed at first? And how impossible it now is to imagine it was ever hard? Life within the illusions of time and space is like that, too.

First you checked it out from the sidelines, then you dreamed of your own, and the next thing we knew, off came the training wheels and I dutifully, dotingly, and reluctantly let you go while galloping breathless at your side, as you let rip one wicked, "HANDS OFF!!!!!!!"

And so I watch, beaming with pride over your first solo trips. Impressed beyond belief with your courage and determination. Stunned by your natural talent and ambition to grow. Humbled by your willingness to risk a fall. Comforted by knowing that you're exactly where you most wanted to be. And stretching even my own vast mind, as I ponder and contemplate just how far you will go.

Ride on, brave heart -
The Universe

You will be home for dinner, won't you, Laurel? All of your favorite things will be waiting....

Ensure

No matter how hard you work, prepare, or calculate, Laurel, the final ingredient necessary to leap hurdles and manifest dreams will always come down to a little spark of magic that no amount of physical maneuvering can ensure. While simply remembering that you're not alone, can.
Flick my bic,
The Universe


Ensure, Laurel, means "to make certain."

Everyone, always, everywhere.

You are among friends, Laurel.

Everyone, always, everywhere.
Life is good,
The Universe


If you only knew, Laurel, how deeply connected you are to everyone now on earth, you'd probably faint.

It's the "things".....

It's the "things" you love most, Laurel, the "things" that are dearest to you, that you often allow to define who you are.

Which explains the sometimes insufferable pain caused by their loss.
A wholly avoidable pain.

Ahhh... so hey, now you know.

The Universe


True, Laurel, so true. Easier said than done. But still every bit worth saying.

Not ever, not once

Not ever, not once, Laurel, not since time began has there been someone who's actually made the kind of choices you've consistently made, year after year, your whole life long, in spite of fleeting fears, lingering doubts and moments of despair. Yet now, for the countless multitudes waiting on the sidelines for their turn, there's a path, an example to follow, and a light to show them the way.
Jolly good show,
The Universe


I think we should name something after you, Laurel... how do you feel about black holes?

What was it?

What if it was your downtime, your lounging-in-bed-too-long time, your walkabout time, and your blow-Friday-off time that made possible your greatest achievements?

Would they still make you feel guilty, Laurel? Or would you allow yourself to enjoy them?

About time -
The Universe


Even your watching-the-rain time, Laurel?

A greater awareness..

Actually, Laurel, as people progress into possessing a greater spiritual awareness, they finally stop relying so heavily on the tools of intellect, logic, and common sense. A new freedom is then achieved, their assent is accelerated, and a blossoming takes place.

But then later, into ever higher and higher realms of human consciousness, these tools are rediscovered and embraced; used with insight, balance, and care. And, would you believe, new freedoms are found, their acceleration is accelerated, and their blossoms blossom.
Who'd have thunk?
The Universe

OK, Laurel. We both did.

Different

Well, actually, Laurel, you were different.

You didn't want a perfect life, a typical life, or even a normal life.

You wanted a one-of-a-kind.
How we doing?
The Universe



And I am most grateful to say, Laurel, you still are different. Way.

Give

When in doubt, Laurel, give, let them have it, surrender, make peace.

When there's no doubt, Laurel, give, let them have it, surrender, make peace.
Did I make life too easy?
The Universe


There's no doubt who is number one in my book, Laurel... shhhhh!!!!!!!!!

A gift

Every compliment, criticism, promotion, setback, good vibe, cough or really long line you have to wait in, Laurel, is a gift that was meticulously designed to make possible your becoming more than who you were, and ultimately, happier than ever before, as we dance into forever.

We've only just begun -
The Universe

How do you ever keep from celebrating, all the time, Laurel... or does this explain why you smile so much?

Deliberate living

Deliberate living is very cool, Laurel, but so is deliberate resting.
Chill,
The Universe



Actually, Laurel, everything is deliberate in your world, isn't it?

Never underestimate

Never underestimate your own importance, Laurel, in the world today and in worlds to come.

I can't even wrap my mind around it.
Truly,
The Universe



Right now, Laurel, as you already are.

Don't be afraid

Don't be afraid to go where you've never gone and do what you've never done, Laurel, because both are necessary to have what you've never had and be who you've never been.
Be the ball,
The Universe



"Hut," "hut," Laurel, go, do.

Just as the acorn

Just as the acorn existed within the oak, even when the oak was a seedling; and as the oak existed within the earth, even before there were trees; and as the earth existed within the galaxy, even before there were planets... there has never been a time, dear sweet Laurel, when you did not exist within me... during which we dreamed all else into being.

Far out.

Love you.

Well done.
Happy everything,
The Universe


Ain't it all so grand, Laurel?

Looks change

Looks change, Laurel.

Beauty lasts.
Gorgeous,
The Universe


The "thing" that makes beauty, Laurel, lies within you, not the "thing."

The path to enlightenment

The path to enlightenment is not a path at all, Laurel, it's actually a metaphor for the time it takes for you to allow yourself to be happy with who you already are, where you're already at, and what you already have - no matter what.
Just do it,
The Universe


The "no matter what" part is big, Laurel.

The more you do

The more you do, Laurel, the more I can do for you.

Don't worry that your baby steps are small, mine cross continents.

And don't worry when you can't yet see what I'm doing... soon everyone will.
Look out world,
The Universe




The more you do, Laurel, the more I can do for you.

Others choices

Don't even try to understand the choices of others, Laurel, especially when it comes to their friends and partners.

It's impossible for anyone else to know of all the good they may do.
Yeah them!
The Universe



I love you, Laurel.

Proud as can be...

Have you ever considered, Laurel, that you would never even have chosen to be Laurel Stone if the upside wasn't "ALL OF THE ABOVE"?

After all, it's not like you aren't picky. I so love that in you.
Proud as can be,
The Universe


You always did have style, Laurel.

What if you could choose ...

What if you could choose to live in a world where your ultimate success and happiness were guaranteed, Laurel, yet during that life, this knowledge would be hidden from you - would you?
Just wondering,
The Universe



And what if, Laurel, you'd be bathed in love since birth, but you'd only discover this once you began sharing it - would you roll the dice?

Time and space.

You can look at life like this, Laurel: If you're not now surrounded by laughing friends, taking amazing journeys, and constantly choosing between lots of fun things to do, it's just because you haven't gotten to that part yet.
Whooohoooo,
The Universe


Wasn't time and space a great idea, Laurel?

Wired to succeed.

Isn't it your triumphs over adversity, surprise rebounds, and stellar comebacks that you look back on with the most fondness, Laurel? Far more than the easy, cake for breakfast and pajamas in the afternoon, kind of times?
Fondly,
The Universe

Haven't you noticed, Laurel, that you're "wired" to succeed?

Choose your life

Everyone, Laurel, lives the life of their choosing.

Not just what they chose, but what they're choosing.
Game on,
The Universe

Hey, hot, wow, Laurel, now.

NO monsters..

I always advocate never creating monsters when there are none, Laurel.

Primarily, of course, because there are none.
Boo,
The Universe



There's also no such thing as poor odds, Laurel, unlucky breaks, or yucky chocolate - total superstition.

Irresponsible learn to become responsible

In many ways, Laurel, time and space are where the irresponsible learn to become responsible.

Yeah... well, it's also where supercoolhappylovethings learn to get their groove on.
Sitting pretty,
The Universe



Curious, huh, Laurel, how responsibility leads to having so much fun?

The more you do...

Although there are a few exceptions, Laurel, the more you do, the more you'll get, by huge margins. HUGE.

So unless an exception applies to you, I say do more.
Huge,
The Universe


And if you're not quite sure what the exceptions are and whether or not they apply to you, Laurel... Yeah, I say do more.

Focus on your own life

When the issues of someone else's life have you tied in knots, Laurel, it usually means it's time to start focusing on your own life.
Doesn't that feel better?
The Universe



Of course it's easier to solve other people's issues, Laurel, that's why you chose more challenging ones.

The dream at night

The dream at night is just like the dream of here and now, Laurel. You hide from yourself that you create it so that it can seem real, while you pretend not to be who you already are, so that you can finally get what you already have, for fun.
I say think of this often.

Unicorns and dolphins,
The Universe



...so that you can be who you already are, Laurel, and get what you already have....

Ask not...

Ask not, Laurel, for what is already yours.

You know.
Whoot,
The Universe



Instead, Laurel, celebrate it... in advance of its inevitable arrival if necessary.

uga-chuga, uga-chuga....

They bring me to tears every single day, Laurel.

They're almost too much to bear.

Sometimes, I even wonder how it's possible...

Of course, I'm talking about your supernatural resilience, your steely courage, and your gritty determination.

YOU WILL MOVE MOUNTAINS, and they shall say THANK YOU, DUDE.
Thy kingdom come,
The Universe


Laurel... uga-chuga, uga-chuga....

A bug in the system??

There must be a bug in the system, Laurel, because according to my records, you've never been told exactly how powerful you are.

Very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very to the ten zenbillion.
K?
The Universe


Careful now, Laurel, of what you wish for, what you think about, and what you say is "done." Br-r-r-r-r...

Paradise is....

Most people, Laurel, think that paradise is a state of having all you want, when actually, it's a state of not having all you want, but knowing that it's near, that you can have it, and that you will.

Kind of like Larsen... and everywhere else on your floaty, little planet.
TBT,
The Universe



TBT, Laurel, means Thoughts Become Things... or Tiger Bear Twizzlers to some in Larsen.

The world doesn't need fixing.

By the way, dear Laurel, the world doesn't need fixing.

Neither do you.

And dreaming for more, bigger, and zippier, doesn't mean you can't be happy today.
Tallyho,
The Universe


Are you really still dreaming of zippier, Laurel? Go on.

Old souls...

The reason old souls enjoy spending time alone, Laurel, is because they never really are.
Much love from your invisible friends,
The Universe

I see you, Laurel.

There's no time like the present....

It's like everyone "here" is given everything they want, in any way, shape, or form they want it. And for most, it's all they could ever imagine.

But for a few, Laurel, there's time and space. Where even shinier, faster, richer, and happier, are still options.
You overachiever,
The Universe



Laurel, you are the pride of the Universe. Your dreams will come true, and there's no time like the present to start beaming.

Time to have some fun!

Life doesn't give folks a break. Nor does it test you. Nor is there any such thing as good luck, fate, or destiny.

On the other hand, Laurel, your thoughts become things. Which pretty much means you get to rule your world.
Better than winning the lottery,
The Universe


O Captain, my Captain, our fearful trip is done. And now, dear Laurel, you're free at last; it's time to have some fun.

Happy Dance

Visualize, show up, happy dance.

Laurel, you can do this.
Dip,
The Universe



It's all for you, Laurel, and you live in a dream world.

Excited!

Laurel, I can't even remember the last time I was this excited for you over all that you're on the verge of doing, being, and having.
Just sayin' -
The Universe



Oh... yes, Laurel, there was that one time... just before this very life began....

Just keep practicing.

Simply put, Laurel, the reason there are things you want that have not yet appeared in your life, is because you're just not used to thinking of yourself with them.

Sorry, kind of wish it was more complicated.

Just keep practicing.
Happy Monday -
The Universe

Laurel, it's the same for things you have, that you don't want, but in reverse.

"rock the friggin' world."

Laurel, you know the way, you're strong enough, and you will prevail.

Otherwise, what would be the whole point?
The Universe



Actually, Laurel, "prevail" is a gross understatement, but it sounded more couth than "rock the friggin' world."

Perfect days..

I told you, Laurel, there'd be days, even weeks, like this...

Absolutely perfect in every single way, with all things as they should be, where they should be, enfolding you in love.

I just didn't tell you they'd all be like this, Laurel, because some things you just have to experience to believe.
Whoop!
The Universe


I also didn't tell you, Laurel, that in this life alone, you'd cover more territory than most do in 1,000 lifetimes. But I bet you'd believe me now... "Secretariat."

Kick some butt!

Laurel, do you know why I am always there?

Because I want you to have all of those things you've told me about, and so much more.
Let's kick some "butt,"
The Universe



I meant, besides my unwavering crush on you, Laurel.

Begin with dreaming....

The tendency to settle upon a cursed how, Laurel, as a means to achieve a particular goal, is simply a sign that you've momentarily forgotten how unlimited, creative, and powerful I am, and that I tirelessly conspire on your behalf when you leave me every option.
Let me loose,
The Universe


Yes, of course you're just as powerful, Laurel. But let's just say we each have our own little skill set. Yours begins with dreaming, mine with scheming.

Keys to the Kingdom

Laurel, there is no detail so small, no thought however fleeting, no word unspoken, no deed mindlessly performed, that doesn't send its vibration into the unseen, reaching my heart of hearts, where it echoes and returns as more of the same.

And as your cumulative manifestations draw your attention to the stunning and absolute power you have over your destiny, you'll come to see that, really and truly, there's no such thing as a small detail.
You have the keys to the Kingdom...
The Universe



So, if you wouldn't mind, Laurel, you can ease up with all the knocking.

what if...

What if, Laurel, loneliness was simply a feeling of impatience, telepathically sent to you by friends you've yet to meet, urging you to go out more, do more, and get involved, so that life's serendipities could bring you together... Would you still feel alone?

What if illness was just the signal a healthy body sent to urge clarification of your thoughts, feelings, and dreams... Would you still, at times, think of yours as diseased?

What if feelings of uncertainty and confusion were only reminders that you have options, that there's no hurry, and that everything is as it should be... Would you still feel disadvantaged?

What if mistakes and failures only ever happened when your life was about to get better than it's ever been before... Would you still call them mistakes and failures?

And what if poverty and lack were simply demonstrations of your manifesting prowess, as "difficult" to acquire as wealth and abundance... Would they still cause you to feel powerless?

Well, whatever you feel, Laurel, I still consider you my only begotten, my champion, and my equal.
Are we close, or what?
The Universe



What if, Laurel, this was a forever dance, and you and I were forever partners?

You're going to laugh alright!

Oh, you're going to laugh alright, Laurel, but not just at the funny clothes you wore, or how naïve you thought the animals were, or by the unrecognized angels in your midst. But at how close you were when you thought yourself far, how much more strength you had when you thought yourself weak, and how easy life was when you thought it hard.
Stitches...
The Universe

I mean, come on, Laurel, even the animals know who the angels are, and they wouldn't dream of wearing polyester.

It sneaks up on you....

Sometimes it just sneaks up on you, Laurel, doesn't it? You don't even see it coming. Suddenly and without warning, you're surrounded by the best friends you've ever known. You're waking up in the mornings just "dying" to get into the day. There's a lightness in your step and a gleam in your eye. Your thinking is new, your laughter frequent, and you're drawn to tears whenever you hear happy tales. You're on a roll, so it's not like you're thinking about it, but if you were to think about it, you wouldn't know what's gotten into you, nor would you recall just when. You'd only shake your head whenever you thought of how quickly everything can change...
Just something to remember the next time you don't see something coming.

By the way, you row my oars -
The Universe



And, Laurel, you float my boat... start my engine... spread my wings... butter my popcorn... and photo my synthesis - usually before you even get out of bed in the morning.

Pause and give thought...

You know, almost anything you feel you "have to" do, like cleaning and washing, can become a chore, even a drudgery; while those things that remain optional, like Disney World and Twister, can seem far more inviting, even fun.

So, Laurel, as you go down the path of life, particularly when it seems you must force yourself through the motions, it just may help if you pause and give thought to the countless souls who'd give most anything for the option of even your "chores."

Life... it can sometimes be like one of those really, really "good problems," huh?
Tallyho,
The Universe


Especially your life, Laurel.

Whatever you dream of...

If there's something you want, Laurel, anything at all, or if there's something you need, no matter what it is, or if there's something you'd like to change, please remember that all the bells and whistles of time and space were first hewn and blown in the windmills of one's mind, long before they were ever dung or heard by hands and ears.

Whatever you dream of, live it, live it now, as fully as possible, to whatever degree you can, in your thoughts, words, and deeds. And sure enough, as day follows night, as rains fall from pregnant clouds, and as melodies float from bells and whistles, your dream will come to pass.
It's a sure thing,
The Universe



I know, I know, Laurel. Dung should be "rung." But "dung" just kind of wrote itself... and made me laugh.

What would you do it...

If suddenly and without warning, Laurel, you had absolutely nothing to worry about, do you know what the world would begin to look like?

Un-huh, exactly the same as it does right now.

Alright, if suddenly you had absolutely nothing to be afraid of, do you know what you'd begin to look like right now?

Yeah, cool as ever.

OK, OK. If suddenly you had absolutely no expectations to live up to and no one to disappoint, do you know how free you'd suddenly be?

Yeah, same, same.

Get it? The only thing that would really change is your thoughts. And you don't need circumstances or other people to help you with that, do you?
I say it's time to blow the lid off this popsicle stand -
The Universe



Laurel, who loves you, baby?

The most shocking thing....

During the final life review, Laurel, the most shocking thing for baby souls, is discovering how much love they were ALWAYS bathed in... that they failed to feel.

For young souls, it's discovering how much love they were ALWAYS bathed in... that they failed to feel.

And for old souls, it's discovering how much love they were ALWAYS bathed in... that they failed to feel.
"Oh, man-n-n, you've got to be kidding me...."
The Universe



NOW, Laurel, NOW! It's pouring all over you!!!

People who give....

People who give, Laurel, are given to.

People who care, are cared for.

And people who love... age slower, run faster, jump higher, eat healthier, tend to live in cottages, are as happy with friends as they are alone, climb more trees, skip when they could walk, kiss when they could talk, take the odd Friday off, experience faster manifestations, and are really popular with animals.
Love, baby -
The Universe



And you're just the sort, Laurel, we'd expect to find with lots of friends, in a tree, on an island you named after your last squirrel.

One of the most helpful things...

Sometimes, Laurel, one of the most helpful things you can do for another is to let them learn stuff for themselves, at their own pace.

It's also one of the most helpful things you can do for yourself.
Empower, celebrate, and free them all -
The Universe

Besides, by simply hanging around you, Laurel, they're going to learn plenty.

First you're lost....

I know you already know this, but Laurel, the only way one can find their way is to first be lost. To make it big, start out small. To fall in love, first feel none. Yet, when such wishes are granted and the dreamers suddenly find themselves lost, small, and alone, you should hear the "expletives"!

So, look at it like this: Any such feelings are simply a sign that you've made a really, really big and daring "wish," and that its manifestation has already begun.
Foxy, clever, wry -
The Universe



Pssst... Laurel, are you starting to feel the love?

No one can keep you from yours...

One of the many fringe benefits of having sneaky, pushy, and demanding people in your life, Laurel, comes when you realize - usually at the end of a long day, deep in thought, with a pot of warm cherry Kool-Aid by your side - that in spite of all the drama, huffing, and puffing, no one can keep you from yours.
Yeah, baby -
The Universe



I designed you, Laurel. I know.

Really? ...the greatest???

You're the greatest, Laurel.

You're truly the greatest.
Thank you,
The Universe


You really are, Laurel.

Expect miracles

It's one trick, Laurel, to manifest exactly what you want.

It's another to bring about something even better.
Leave the door open,
The Universe



How? Expect miracles, Laurel. Don't attach to unimportant details. Don't insist "how" your dreams will come true. Prepare to be amazed. Feel the joy when you daydream. Take baby steps in the dark. Every single day physically do something about your dreams. And most important, saunter.

Always bring it home

If you want better from others, Laurel, be better yourself.
Want better,
The Universe


Always bring it home, Laurel, and then watch how others change.

The triple crown

Shaping, shifting, molding, making... what people do when they discover their imagination.

Spinning, curling, dipping, twirling... what people do when they discover their wings.

Beaming, marveling, basking, sparkling... what people do when they discover love.
Basking, Laurel -
The Universe



Laurel, go for all... the triple crown.

In the name of adventure

Life is where one goes, Laurel, to temporarily believe in death, fleetingly forget their power, and briefly have the Dickens scared out of them, voluntarily.

All in the name of adventure.
You're bad,
The Universe




Kind of like jumping out of a perfectly good airplane, huh Laurel? Times a billion.

Get busy!

Laurel, you're the only person who knows what's right for you. The only one. And if you already know what this is, commit to it. If you don't, commit to nothing. Only you know,     The Universe

Whether you commit or not, Laurel, get busy. There are still things to do, doors to knock on, stones to overturn, trees to befriend....

Be thrilled

Isn't it rather mind-numbing, Laurel, that for everyone, always and forever, they have 10,000 more things to be thrilled about, than not?
U R blessed,
The Universe


You're making me look so good, Laurel.

Every thought, every word, and every deed...

What would you think about today, Laurel, if you knew those very thoughts would command leagues in the unseen?
And what would you say today, if you knew each word you chose would send great waves into motion?

And, Laurel, what would you do today, if you knew I'd glean from the slightest of your moves, whether or not you believed in life's magic, so that I could prove you right?

No, no, you don't have to answer! We'll just wait and see...

Holding our breath,
The Universe and friends



Laurel, every thought, every word, and every deed, whether they serve you or not, changes everything.

We can only watch.

For a long time yet, Laurel, there will still be things not to like in time and space... animal testing, war, discrimination, hatred, to name a few. But you realize, don't you, that only while you're there, can you do anything about them?
Oh yeah.

We can only watch.

The Universe


Indeed, Laurel, there are differences only you can make.

You can choose

You can choose to go, do, be, and have, and in the end you'll exclaim, shocked and bewildered, that because of all the synchronicities of your life, all the "clicks" and "coincidences," and the many happy "accidents," your bounty and good fortune must have been your destiny.

Or, you might choose to wait for a miracle, a savior, or divine intervention, and in the end you'll exclaim, shocked and bewildered, that because of all the synchronicities of your life, all the missed chances and disappointments, and the many unhappy accidents, your lack and misfortune must have been your destiny.

Laurel, do you see what the difference is?

It ain't me,
The Universe


Laurel, destinies are a dime a dozen.

Phone home

Of course, Laurel, the most deceptive of all illusions is very likely space.
You know, that thing between "here" and "there" that would have you see yourself alone, instead of as the bridge between them. That medium between you and the rest of the world that disguises your role in creating it. You know, that veil through which the physical senses must explore your chiseled secrets.

See? Aliens are the least of your worries...

Phone home,
The Universe


As if you had any worries, Laurel.

The magic and unseen...

Yes, Laurel, it's true. There are so many things you don't know about. Things, quite frankly, that you can't know. About the magic, the unseen, and the miraculous logistics that can so swiftly change a life. Yes, it would be enough to daunt even the hardiest of souls.
But, then again, Laurel, one needn't learn the mysteries of the wind, to sail effortlessly around the world, either.

Actually, you got a pretty good deal.

Land ho,
The Universe


Besides, Laurel, isn't it enough to know that in some forgotten time, together we shared these secrets? That even now, our march through eternity continues? And that before you know it, we'll laugh like rolling thunder, again?

All is one. Love is all.

You be me, Laurel.

I be you.

They be us.

We be them.

All is one.

Love is all.
We be bad,
The Universe



All is one, Laurel. Love is all.

Love them all...

They love you, Laurel.

Everyone.
I do too,
The Universe



And you love them, Laurel....

Prepare for "A"

If someone wants "A" to happen, Laurel, yet they prepare for "B," they will always get "B."
Prepare for "A" -
The Universe


Actually, Laurel, if "B" includes marshmallows and a fireplace, we may have a win-win. But still, if it were me, I'd prepare for "A."

You alone decide

So much love, blazing insights, a wild imagination, and opposable thumbs... Laurel, do you know what this means?!
You're nearing the zenith of your evolutionary curve!

Don't delay!! This is the time to invite fate, tempt passion, and expect miracles by dreaming big and taking nonstop action!!

All things are indeed looking possible and you alone decide how your tomorrows will unfold.

My how you have grown,
The Universe


There's nothing that can stop you! There's no one who's above you! Even time must bend to you.

No one cares what time it is....

Young souls learn to accept responsibility for their actions.

Mature souls learn to accept responsibility for their thoughts.

And old souls, Laurel, learn to accept responsibility for their happiness.
Weeeeeeee,
The Universe


No one cares what time it is in paradise, Laurel, huh?

Can YOU sense ....

Most would never admit it, or they hide it from themselves, but everyone can sense God within, Laurel.

And once admitted, they can sense God in others.
Go for it!
The Universe

Can you feel me now, Laurel?

Wake up....

Laurel, everything is easy when you live in a dream world.

As long as you know that you're dreaming.
You do and you can -
The Universe


Laurel, can you hear me now? You're dreaming! Right now! Wake up! Please! You're dreaming, Laurel! Seize the day, have it your way, ask for and prepare to receive... the sun, the moon, and the stars! Laurel... Laurel... Laurel, wake up....

Let it happen...

Stop thinking that you have to make it happen, Laurel, and let it happen...

That you have to be better, and be yourself...

That I've ever judged you, and be free.
WEDNESDAY!
The Universe


Love you forever, Laurel.

Never just one right answer...

There's never just one right answer, Laurel.

And there's never just one right question.
All of the above,
The Universe


Same for paths, people, and dessert, Laurel.

It IS OK....

It is OK. You are alright. You needn't second guess anymore, Laurel.

Everyone is safe. Nothing "bad" is going to happen. All of the promises have been kept.

And you could not possibly be more adored.
By me,
The Universe



It is OK. You are alright. You've done so very well for yourself, Laurel.

Be still...

Be still, Laurel. Stop thinking. Feel. Take action. Visualize. Repeat.

Yours,
The Universe

Did you catch the double entendre, Laurel? I've still got "it"... and so do you.

Knowing it's yours

The shortest distance between you and your new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop, Laurel, is thinking that you already have it and acting the part.

New math.
Love you like a calculator,
The Universe


Crunch, Laurel.

Action must follow dreams

Please tell anyone who wants to know, Laurel, that a dream not followed by consistent action, however humble or small the actions may be, points to either a huge contradiction or a gigantic misunderstanding.

Because when people get clear and realize just how powerful they truly are, wild horses can't stop them from taking even the humblest of baby steps, everyday.
eeeee-hee-hee,
The Universe

The same, of course, Laurel, would apply to your coolness.

See their good

See their good, Laurel. See nothing else. Do it for you. Tallyho,     The Universe

This is how we roll, Laurel.

Knowledge and imagination...

If knowledge is power, Laurel, imagination is kryptonite.
Sk-blam,
The Universe


A good kind of kryptonite, Laurel.

Be happy while you wait!

So what if you don't have it yet, Laurel?

It's coming. You're gonna get it. You're gonna love it. And then you're gonna forget there was ever a time when you didn't have it.

Like clockwork.
I know,
The Universe


Learning to be happy while you wait, Laurel, is worth learning. And to help learn this, just keep yourself busy.

Never before...

On the very bright side, Laurel, never in peace time history has there been such a gallant effort, by so many people, spending so many billions of dollars with no end in sight, to rapidly clean up your environment.

Never before have numerous heads of state and representatives of a corporation as large as many smaller nations, pledged to work together, sharing expertise and resources to get a job done.

Never before have so many prayer and meditation groups suddenly formed, amongst and in between every religion and those belonging to none, to foster healing of your precious planet.

Never before have finger pointers, conspiracy theorists, and blame mongers been so idle and unnecessary in the face of such a tragedy.

Never before have industry titans across every sea chosen to reexamine their own safety procedures, revisit their own environmental safeguards, and expend their own fortunes to voluntarily reflect upon and demand that they do an even better job from this day forward.

And to top it all off, Laurel, your planet has a loving, brilliant consciousness all her own, and of her countless balancing acts, healing herself is one in which she truly shines.

Of this, and so much more, you can be very, very proud.
Yee-haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
The Universe


Little can ease the suffering or stem the pain over lives lost and careers halted, Laurel, but human nature is every bit as resilient and courageous as mother Earth, and we are simply awed by what we see unfolding from here. All hail... before humankind.

It's the right time!

You are the right person, this is the right time, you've paid your dues, you're thinking the right thoughts, you're doing the right things, and this very moment, you are exactly where you're supposed to be... poised for the happiest time of your life.
Dang, Laurel!
The Universe


What comes right after you have more money than I need and begin saving, Laurel? Yeah, baby.

All of the faces in all of the places...

When you consider all the faces in all the places in all the times, Laurel, do you see every one of them as students... of love?
They are,
The Universe


The Earth Love Campus, Laurel... quite famous in galaxies far, far away, for its passion, suspense, warm fireplaces, and shag carpets.

Everything is a non-issue...

Fact of the matter is, Laurel, everything is a non-issue, until someone decides otherwise.

And that means you can now chill.
Blue,
The Universe



I calm troubled waters like that, Laurel

Young souls and old souls..

To young souls, Laurel, there are good folks and bad folks.

To mature souls there are only good folks, though some do bad things.

And old souls, only see themselves.
I see you,
The Universe



And they love, love, love, Laurel.

Dream it!

Yes! Laurel,

you can have more than you now want, bigger than before, faster than you can even ask!!

It's just not going to visualize itself.
Whoa!
The Universe

Dream it, Laurel, show-up, happy dance.

We're all related..

When it comes to other people on planet Earth, Laurel, what you want to keep in mind, is that you're all related. Really, really. Brothers and sisters,     The Universe

When it comes to other people on other planets, Laurel... actually, that's top secret, but they're very cool, and soon, very soon....

Always happy...

Did you know, Laurel, that God prefers to go barefoot, laughs a lot, and is always happy? Loves orange, wears blue jeans, and has read every book ever written? Skips stones, plays in the rain, and rocks out? Remembers birthdays, forgets arguments, and every day visualizes you smiling even more? And at this very moment, is accepting applications from those who wish to make a whopping difference. Approved! Approved! Approved!     The Universe

God is always happy, Laurel. Always.

Scored again!

We love you, Laurel, with so much understanding. We think of you, with so much pride. And we watch you, Laurel Stone... with so much envy. Know this,     The Universe

The World Cup, Laurel, has nothing on you. "Zeus!!! Laurel 'scored' again!!!!"

Live forever....

Have you ever stopped to consider, Laurel, that due to your eternal nature, you, and everyone else, live forever? Of course you have. And therefore, have you realized that in the truest sense, everyone beats cancer, aids, and starvation? Un-hun, un-hun... And you totally get that between now and "infinity," you will meet, and fall deeply in love with everyone, and they with you? Let's not wait...     The Universe

Wear every hair style, Laurel, own every car, climb every mountain, achieve every dream, give every gift, learn every language, and, I just bet, moonwalk with the King of Pop, himself?

We've got it made...

In case you didn't know, you couldn't tell, or you haven't heard, if you're reading this right now on a computer, Laurel, you're rich. If you have somewhere to go today, you're connected. And if there is anyone, anywhere, who for any reason knows where you are in this moment, you are loved.
Dang, you just keep acing time and space.

Big time,
The Universe


And by the way, Laurel, if you're still snug in bed, reading this on your phone with covers pulled up, or are otherwise reading this on the fly... you're about 100 years ahead of your time. Snooze, please.

A new challenge

See everyone, Laurel, as a brand new challenge to fall in love.

Sneaky of me, huh?
Kiss, kiss -
The Universe



I have to be as sneaky, Laurel, as you are brilliant. Mucho, mucho.

Selfishness can be the new selflessness

Believe it or not, Laurel, of all the types of happy, "yeehaa!" and "whoohooo!" that exist, the greatest are those derived from truly helping others.

Especially when you help yourself along the way by choosing approaches that tickle you. It most certainly won't hurt if you have fun, crank up the music, shake-shake-shake, and scarf a new new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop while you're at it. In fact, maybe we could use your new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop as we help others....

Shake-shake-shake,
The Universe

Considered like this, Laurel, selfishness can be the new selflessness, and with far richer results.

Self Confidence

With self-confidence, Laurel, the world bows to greet you and coincidence becomes your partner.

And self-confidence comes from loving yourself.

And loving yourself comes from knowing that you are, still, exactly who I most want to be.
And so I am,
The Universe



Hey, wait, Laurel... YOU'RE hip and gorgeous! Meant to be...

LIfe's great ironies

One of life's great ironies, Laurel, is that very often the "stuff" you're trying to avoid right now is the same "stuff" you're going to miss most once you move on.
Ha, ha... Oh, my -
The Universe


You know, Laurel, like challenges, responsibilities, and boredom. True.

It's easier and wiser....

Actually, Laurel, it's easier to accept others, than to change them.

It's wiser to understand them, than to get angry.

And most of the time, it's more fun to love 'em, than to leave 'em.
Your call,
The Universe



Loving you, Laurel, on a WEDNESDAY... Sweet!

Just keep showing up...

Laurel, not even I know how a dream will come true, until it does.

But if you just keep showing up, they always do.
Big-Love-Hug,
The Universe



Second Big-Love-Hug, Laurel... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

"Bad days" are optional

The one thing "bad days" have over "good days," is that they're completely optional.
Every day is a "whooohoooo" day,
The Universe


The other thing "bad days" have over "good days," Laurel, is that they usually make you think things you've never thought before. Which is probably why people choose them.

A flock of butterflies

Invariably, Laurel, a sudden disappointment, a bit of "bad" news, or a flock of butterflies gathering in your stomach, are all omens that a fabulous adventure is fast approaching.
Hit me baby,
The Universe



Flock sounded better than swarm, Laurel.

Love yourself

Can I give you some advice that you won't take the wrong way?

How did I know you'd say yes?

Buy something nice for yourself, Laurel. Show it off. Be proud. Love your taste. Love yourself. Spin some secrets, tell a few. Stay out too late every so often and sleep in too long. Play loud music. Make a few mistakes. Celebrate everything. And when no one is looking, kiss the back of each of your hands in quick succession... Mwah! Mwah!
Happy love affair, gorgeous...
The Universe



Come on, Laurel... kiss, kiss!

Illusion..... or reality?

The illusion, Laurel, is that completion lies just a new toy, friend, job, or idea away.

The reality is that no one will ever be more complete than you already are.
You were my idea,
The Universe



Actually, I didn't say toy-friend, Laurel... but same-same.

A secret to make things better....

One of the secrets to not worsening a condition or circumstance, Laurel, is to never, ever talk about it.

Of course, exceptions can be made for doctors, counselors, and, on rare occasions, ice cream store hostesses.
Double chocolate,
The Universe


To everything, Laurel, there is an exception, or two, or even more.

What you give you get back... 7x

Everything you give, Laurel, you get back, times seven.

Plus, what you give, grows, times seven.

Plus plus, there's a little known intergalactic algorithm that states whenever love is added to the giving, a new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop draws ever closer to the giver. Whoa!
I give it all to you,
The Universe



Laurel, you simply can't give too much

Love....

Think of someone very, very special to you.

Now feel yourself bursting with love for them.

Now mentally shower, drench, and soak them in that love.

Now mentally shower, drench, and soak yourself, Laurel, in my love.
Cascades,
The Universe



Now feel it always, Laurel

Stay the course....

However long your dreams take to come true, Laurel; no matter how prickly, thorny, or bumpy the path; and whether or not you even remember these words, if you stay the course, I can promise you this:
1 - They will come true.
2 - You'll recall the entire journey with fondness.
3 - You're going to miss shopping in complete anonymity.

Sure as snow.

Whatever,
The Universe

Who adores you, Laurel?

Life....

Everyone gets to take as long as they want before waking up to the realization that life, Laurel, is a love game.
Game on,
The Universe



Love you, love you, love you like crazy, Laurel!

We can choose our own thoughts..

Insecurity, Laurel, is the greatest social piranha in the pool of human existence. Yet discovering that no matter what anyone else thinks, you can still choose your own thoughts, manifest your own things, and live happily ever after is like wearing underwater, titanium body armor in your favorite color, with built-in rabbit ear slippers and a ghetto-like hoodie.
Priceless,
The Universe


Armor, amor, amour, Laurel? Curiously similar... si?

Start today.....

In the end, Laurel, not that there really is an end, it's ALL going to be about how much you smiled, how much you laughed, and how much you enjoyed your life.
Right now,
The Universe


You can do anything, Laurel. And you can start today.

Everything is FANTASTIC

Everything is FANTASTIC, Laurel!

Your life is amazing.

And money does grow on trees.
You're welcome,
The Universe



Plus, Laurel, you're a supercoolhappylovething and it's Friday

GREAT news

GREAT news for all Earthlings!

All disappointing circumstances, Laurel - like stock prices falling, chocolate prices rising, or being disappointed by others - are temporary. You, however, are eternal.

You don't even have a say in the matter.
Patience,
The Universe



You will outlast, outsmart, and outlive anything that doesn't please you, Laurel, and sooner than you think.

We planned it..

You're not in time and space to graduate into higher realms of existence, Laurel; you're here because long, long ago, you already did. And back then you could think of no celebration greater than being with good friends, falling in love, on cool adventures, facing great challenges, and possessing total amnesia... lest it all seem too easy.
Well done. Very well done.

Ungawa,
The Universe


You were also hip to earth's music scene, Laurel, and, while you might like to deny it, you once really dug bellbottoms.

Some find it, some lose it, and some never cared.

Some find it, some lose it, and some never cared.

Which is just as well, Laurel, because religion has only ever been up to you.
Thank heaven,
The Universe


Spirituality, on the other hand, is pretty much non-negotiable. You have angels, you are one to others, and, Laurel, you're going to live forever.

The force is with you

When you say "me," "myself," or "I," Laurel, do you remember to think of yourself as an intergalactic, supernatural, indomitable, unstoppable, joy-bound, on-fire gladiator of love... matador of illusions... and supercoolhappylovething?

Good.
The force is with you,
The Universe

OMG, Laurel, you are so HUGE here.

Beauty

Truth is, Laurel, we cry over here, because of the beauty over there.

"There," meaning, where you are.

"Beauty," meaning, you.
Wahhhh,
The Universe


You also crack us up, Laurel, a lot.

...connections...

You deserve all the love, Laurel, in the world.

Done.
Helps to have connections,
The Universe

Just a small perk, Laurel, for sharing all the love in you. I notice these things, you know.

Hear the music?

Some just hear the music their entire life long, Laurel.

It's playing right now.
Dute da dute...
The Universe



You bobbing, Laurel?

Don't resist

Don't resist, Laurel.

Don't resist.

Don't resist.
Love you,
The Universe

You can change your mind, find another way, or shop for a better deal, Laurel, but don't resist what you know to be yours.

Whatever you give, you get.

To empower another, is to empower yourself.

To celebrate another, is to celebrate yourself.

And to free another, Laurel, is to free yourself.
I say empower, celebrate, and free them all,
The Universe



See the trend, Laurel? Whatever you give, you get.

I do what I want to do....

My own personal policy, as The Universe, Laurel, is to only do those things that I want to do, with whom I want to do them.

That's part of the reason I'm always hanging around you.
Hungry?
The Universe


The other reason, Laurel, is because your imagination never ceases to amaze me.

Steadfastly hold onto a dream!

Throughout the hallowed ages, Laurel, those in the unseen have always marveled at the accomplishments and creations of humankind. Whether a sandcastle or a skyscraper; a painting or a poem; they're humbled by your ability to reflect, to engineer, to craft, and to create something that has never before existed within time and space.
But it's not the creation that impresses; these all exist here to the nth degree. It's the persistence and determination of the seemingly mortal dreamer who steadfastly holds a new thought in mind, either of the creation or of its inevitable success, and moves with it, even while the rest of the world is content dreaming their father's dreams.

This is what is admired, Laurel; not just because it's so rare, but because it is so, even when such innovative potential lies within all.

Cool, huh?
The Universe

Laurel, just follow your heart.

Think...choose....focus....

You know, Laurel, you have many gifts, extraordinary gifts. Gifts of perception, insight, and creativity. Gifts of preferences, leanings, and inclinations.

But there is one, ah yes, just one, that while often overlooked is the most sublime and profound of all, availing you of wonders beyond wonder, and the power to wonder some more. It is, of course, to think; to choose a focus; to see the world however you like... and live to see it so.

I mean, what else do you give someone who wants it all?

The Universe

Can you feel it, Laurel, right now, spinning in the palm of your hand?

What really matters?

What really matters? What's really important? Why bother? Who cares? What's it all for?

Laurel Stone. You, Laurel, it's all about you. What you like and dislike. What you want and don't want. What makes you smile and laugh. What makes you learn and grow.

Selfish? How else could you shine your light? How else could you possibly hope to lift the world? How else could you be all that we dreamed you might be?

Selfish of me -
The Universe

Laurel, it's our turn!

Plant a new image in your mind.

Laurel, in the time that it takes you to read this short Note, you could have planted a new image in your mind (anything you like, ideally with an emotional charge); I could have reacted (realigning planets, people, and the sort), and the floodgates would've begun trembling violently as we'd have been drawn infinitely closer to manifesting the vision you'd chosen.

Fortunately, there's still time.

Hot dog,
The Universe

It doesn't have to be hard, Laurel, or take a lot of time.

Is it obvious?

Sometimes the most obvious thing in the world, Laurel, isn't obvious at all, in the absence of wonder.

Obviously,
The Universe

It only takes a little, Laurel, to unlock all the secrets of time.

How to change...

Changing what you have, Laurel, comes from changing who you are.

And changing who you are comes from changing what you think.

Which is why I made the latter so easy.

Hey, I think it's Friday...
The Universe

Because changing what you think, Laurel, ultimately changes your words, your actions, the kind of music you listen to, the movies you watch, the places you visit, the friends you hang out with, and, yes, even how you look in jeans.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birrrrthday to Youuuu,
Happy Birrrrthday to Youuuu,
Happy Birrrrthday Dear Laurel,
Happy Birrrrthday to Youuuu!

A few years back, not so long ago, heaven and earth erupted into a major celebration with the news of your impending adventure into this very time and space. You see, someone like Laurel Stone doesn't come along all that often. In fact, there's never been a single one like you, nor is there ever ANY possibility that another will come again. You're an Angel among us. Someone, whose eyes see what no others will EVER see, whose ears hear what no others will EVER hear, and whose perspective and feelings will NEVER, ever be duplicated. Without YOU, the Universe, and ALL THAT IS, would be sadly less than it is.

Quite simply:

You're the kind of person, Laurel,
Who's hard to forget,
A one-in-a-million
To the people you've met.
Your friends are as varied
As the places you go,
And they all want to tell you
In case you don't know:
That you make a big difference
In the lives that you touch,
By taking so little
And giving so much!

Laurel, you are so AWESOME! For your birthday, friends and angels from every corner of the Universe, including buddies you didn't know you had, will be with you to wish you the HAPPIEST of days and an exciting new year in time and space. You won't be alone!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Laurel!

Mike Dooley
Orlando, Florida, USA

PS - Laurel, this is going to be YOUR year!!

© TUT ®

Trust Yourself

Laurel, trust yourself.

The Universe

Laurel, you know.

Create a paradise...

Laurel, it never fails to amaze me.

Create a paradise out of the ether. Throw in some wildlife, volcanoes, and windstorms. Some iguanas, koalas, and waterfalls. Come back a few billion years later, and just when it looks like the whole place is going to implode - with pollution, disease, and war; famine, fatigue, and fright - there are still those who see the beauty. Who act with kindness. And who live with hope and gratitude.

Actually, they carry the entire planet.

Who'd have thunk?
The Universe

Yeah, Laurel, okay. Guilty.

For the earnest student, Laurel, taking responsibility means never forgetting to have fun.

Seriously,
The Universe


Play, Laurel, play. That is, if you want to be responsible.

Always been guided....

Hey, Laurel... It's OK. Everything is fine. You've always been guided. Even now you are watched, and held, and adored. You've made great stuff happen, and you will make more great stuff happen. You've changed lives. You've changed your own. You've moved mountains and done the impossible. You've been scared and you overcame. You've been knocked down and you rose. And you've been lost, or so you thought, only to discover it was just the calm before another storm of creativity, love, and fun.

Humbled like the rest of 'em,
The Universe

Laurel... it's "way" OK. Schools here have your name on them and our coaches teach the "Laurel Stone Method" to their advanced students.

...moving toward a dream...

Have you noticed, Laurel, how moving towards a great dream summons from life's jungles the fiercest lions, the scariest tigers, and the grizzliest bears... who eventually turn out to be the noblest teachers, the bravest guides, and the dearest friends?

You're on your way,
The Universe

Believe it or not, Laurel, people used to be scared of me!!

Manifesting change...

Time for a little refresher on manifesting change, parking spots, and a new new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop. Laurel:

1. Think about it as if it were already done. (Note "already done" part.)
2. Keep showing up, doing all you can, every day, in every way, until already done. (Note "keep" part.)

For complicated cases, like when dealing with invisible, limiting beliefs, negative friends, or staring down adversity: same-same.

You've got it made,
The Universe

Your part is easy, Laurel; it's my part that requires the math.

Never compromise a dream

Never compromise a dream, Laurel.

Always compromise on how it will come true.

Knocking on every door,
The Universe

Can you hear me now, Laurel?

We can choose who will be in our lives...

When it comes to choosing who will be in your life, Laurel, I recommend valuing their "Yeeee-Haaaaaaa!" quality above all others.

Have it your way,
The Universe
Special orders don't upset us, Laurel.

Life is your source....

Life itself, Laurel - not your friends, partners, or peers - is your source. Dance with life. Dance with me. Dance, no matter what others may think, say, or do. You can have it all.

1, 2, 3, lean, dip, shake -
The Universe


In fact, Laurel, it's all already yours. Hul-lo....

It's al-l-l-l-l-l-l good,

"It's al-l-l-l-l-l-l good," Laurel.

Especially the "good" part.

Happy Friday,
The Universe


Always, everything, forever and ever, Laurel.

You can make anything happen...

You can make anything happen, Laurel.

After all, who do you think put the stars in the sky?

Who do you think teaches each bird to fly?

And who do you think I mean when I say, "Me, myself, and I"?

Life, good -
The Universe


You can make anything happen, Laurel.

Hearts...

If everyone really knew how much they were loved, Laurel, not only from "above," but by everyone now in their life, there'd be little hearts drawn on everything from wheelbarrows to skyscrapers to jumbo jets.

And I so look forward to that day.

Big heart,
The Universe

Laurel, everyone loves you.

Appreciate what you have!

Appreciating what you already have, Laurel, is how to get more of what you don't.

Tallyho,
The Universe


Just a little something to remember, Laurel, on a cold night, an idle day, or when stuck behind a slowpoke in the passing lane on a highway driving across town to run some weekend errands, or something.

Wake up! Do what you know!

Wake up, Laurel! Remember what excites you. Think of these things, those friends, and the adventures that can be yours. Focus. Care. Fantasize. Imagine. It's all so near. Speak as if you're ready. Paste new pictures in your scrapbook, on your vision board, and around your home and office. Physically prepare for the changes that you wish to experience in your life. You've done this before. You know it works. You're due for an encore. It's time to amaze. That's why you're there.

And it's why I'm here,
The Universe

Wake up, Laurel! Remember! Do what you know to do! It's all so near.

How it works..

Everyone in your life, Laurel, was specially summoned to help you think and feel things you have never thought or felt before.

It's working, huh?

Crazy rascals,
The Universe

Which, of course, Laurel, is why you summoned them....

Splots??

Dare not wish to change even the slightest thing about a loved one, Laurel, without first understanding how it might change the rest of them.

Keep your eye on the ball,
The Universe


Besides, if the big picture is rocking you, Laurel, why make a fuss over a few splots? Splots is now a word. Literally, as in now now.

The more "yous" the better!

Can do... will do... should do... Laurel... all I care about is that you are you you.

You you, intentional.

Me, me,
The Universe

Laurel, in my book, the more yous, the better. Shhh....

Better kinds of wild....

Those who are needy of attention, Laurel, hide from themselves their greatness.

Those who are needy of opportunity, Laurel, hide from themselves their power to create.

And those who are needy of love, Laurel, hide from themselves what's already there.

But boy, oh boy, are they in for a wild ride.

Love you like crazy,
The Universe



Laurel, there are better kinds of wild. Trust me.

Little is more inpressive....

Little is more impressive, inspirational, or sexy, Laurel, than watching someone in the throes of action, driven by purpose, oblivious to all but their aim.

Today has your name all over it -
The Universe


This one was inspired from watching you, Laurel.

....they're clapping...

They surround you even now, Laurel. They see, hear, and feel what you see, hear, and feel. They trade vantage points, study possibilities, and learn to think bigger. They brag about you, compliment you, and laugh at your jokes. They only ever squabble over who loves you most.

And of course, I'm talking about the teachers who prepared you for time and space, who've now become your students.

Shhhh... they're reading this...
The Universe


Now they're clapping, Laurel!

To the Office....

The thing is, Laurel, life's magic isn't a substitute for networking, socializing, and "working." To the contrary, these are some of its greatest incubators.

To the office -
The Universe


Stoke it, stir it, wave your wand, Laurel, and smile like you know a great secret

Dream it! Show up!

Dream it, Laurel.

Show up.

Boom.

The Universe

If boom delayed, Laurel, repeat steps one and two as necessary.

Be what you wish to see...

Be the love, Laurel, you wish to see in the world.

Turn it up,
The Universe


El amor, Laurel.

The recession is now over!

The recession is now over, Laurel.

Good one.

You can take the rest of the week off.

Wow -
The Universe

Who else do you think decides this stuff, Laurel?

What IS the reason??

Okay. If people at the movies are there to see movies; and people on tennis courts are there to play tennis; and people at work, even, are there to work; then, Laurel, what do you suppose people are up to in time and space, where thoughts become things, dreams come true, and all things remain forever possible?

A+.

You're amazing,
The Universe

Laurel, you are indeed here for a reason. Go for it!

Talk About Blessed!

One day, Laurel, you're going to wake up and feel so much joy for your life, exactly as it is, that you wouldn't trade anything for anything.

And right now, you get to live that bit that you one day won't trade anything for!

Talk about blessed,
The Universe

You already knew that, huh, Laurel?

Invariably means always.

Invariably, when big dreams come true, and I mean BIG, Laurel, there is a total metamorphosis of one's life. Their thoughts change, their words change, decisions are made differently, gratitude is tossed about like rice at a wedding, priorities are rearranged, and optimism soars.... Yeah, they're almost annoying.

You could have guessed all that, huh?

Would you have guessed that these changes, invariably, come before, not after, their dream's manifestation?

Woohooooooo,
The Universe

Laurel, invariably means always.

Visualize.... 5 min./day

Laurel, what part of "visualize" do you think most people misunderstand?

Or don't they do it, just once a day, for five minutes a day, because they've yet to realize that whatever it is they most want lies only a little thinking away?

"Can you hear me now?"
The Universe


Laurel, just once a day, for five minutes a day, followed by a little "preparing the way," and you, too, could sing like Mariah, serve like Roger, and waltz like Matilda.

So much to look forward to...

Can you imagine an astral plane somewhere "out there," Laurel, where very old souls rendezvous to practice and perfect their most highly developed manifestation techniques? A members-only kind of place, where whatever they think about comes to life in the most vivid colors and sounds, and as the most intricate plots and circumstances? Where the only limits that exist lie in their ability to imagine what they've never before imagined, and to move with it in anticipation of its "physical" expression?

And best of all, being astral, no harm can come to them; they're completely untouchable. Nothing is real, yet everything matters. And there can be infinite gains in terms of insight and fun, yet no losses since everything is illusory. Actually, the worst thing that can happen is that they temporarily become so entranced by their creations that they completely forget who they are, where they are, and how powerful they really are....

Yep, it's exactly like this astral plane.

Tallyho,
The Universe

Laurel, you have so much to look forward to!

"Blame Game"

Of course, Laurel, the biggest problem with the "Blame Game" is that everyone loses.

Tallyho,
The Univers

Laurel, Twister?

Give thanks....

For simply giving thanks, Laurel, when you lay down to sleep each night, or, from time to time, for no reason or rhyme, you'll begin to move with life instead of against it.

You'll be shown that life could not possibly be more beautiful than it is now. You'll see that you are the fountainhead of your experience. You'll remember that you transcend all things time and space, and thus are their very master. And you'll find that you live in a paradise where the only thing that truly seems impossible is how powerful you really are and how much you are loved.

What else would you think about, anyway?

Phew!
The Universe



Laurel, your life is not like anyone else's who has lived, or will ever live, in time and space... or anywhere else.

Thoughts become things...

Aha! Laurel, do you know what your thoughts did last week?!

Oh, yes you do.

They became the things and events of this week. The things you thought would be difficult became difficult; easy became easy; boring became boring; and fun became fun. Where you thought there might be surprises, you were surprised. And where you thought there might be land mines, there were land mines.

Bravo! You can add this week to the list of your most creative accomplishments.

Now, can you guess what your thoughts this week are going to do?

You are awesome,
The Universe

Laurel, please, choose every single one of them as if nothing else mattered.

Power we possess..

Laurel, can you imagine me settling into a human body?

Oh, it would be a grand one! Not just any body! Only a gorgeous body, with all the bells and whistles that really count. Capable of BIG dreams to remind me of what I'm capable of, and the strength to spin the world in the palm of my hand.

That's why I picked yours, and a few others.

Laurel, if you knew of the power you possessed, at this very moment, you'd cry, and cry, and cry. And then, feel light as a feather.

Ommmmmmm,
The Universe

Laurel, how else did you figure I'd get another new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop, if not through you?

Whatever you focus on...

Laurel, whatever you focus on, you will experience.

When you talk about "what is" or "what was," even if you're just explaining to a friendly ear, you project more of the same into the future. If you ask more than you give thanks, you'll believe less in your own power. And if you insist that it's hard and that you're lonely, you'll find that it is, and you are.

Yet, always you can choose to focus on what's good.

Tallyho,
The Universe



Laurel... whatever you focus on, you will experience.

Teacher or student?

You know what's kind of wild, Laurel? At this very crossroads of time and space, more than ever before, there are so many billions of people yearning to awaken and understand the truth about themselves, their divinity, and the magic.

You know what else is kind of wild? Just as this need arose, simultaneously, all over the world, there have appeared the greatest teachers, though in far smaller numbers, who have ever graced your plane. Those who are actually living these truths, leading with the example of their lives, and healing those in need through simple conversation.
Want to know what's even more unbelievable? That you sometimes consider yourself more of the student.

All bow,
The Universe


Nope, don't worry, Laurel, it hasn't affected your performance. You're already a legend.

Seek understanding...

If you would see everything filtered through the light of truth, Laurel, you'd never, ever again know sadness, lack, or limits. You'd see that you are safe. Bathed in love. Surrounded by admirers in both the physical and spiritual realms you grace. You'd see only beauty, perfection, and meaning. And you'd realize that just as the stark contrasts of time and space and the illusions of have and have not imprison you, so too can they make possible wings that will lift you higher.
Seek understanding, or as it was once put, seek first the Kingdom of Heaven, and everything else will be added unto you. (Same thing, different audience, grossly misunderstood to this very day.)

Cawwww, cawwwwwww, cawwwwwwwww.... (Soaring bird sounds.)

Tallyho,
The Universe



Laurel, like my bird sounds? So life-like. Now just remember, "everything else will be added unto you," because everything else is a lot. Cawwww..

Be Happy with what you have!!

What if I told you, Laurel, that you couldn't have anymore of anything... No more friends, no more money, no more anything, until you first got happy with what you have?
Easy to change,
The Universe

Actually Laurel, I'd never tell you that, because frankly, it's not always true. But, if you're not happy with what you've got, it's hard to imagine that you're really thinking favorably on those things. And the thoughts that you are thinking, perhaps unfavorable, limited, and afraid, are the ones that will receive priority in the manifestation of tomorrow. Uck.

We see what we want to see..,.

One of the greatest paradoxes of your physical senses, Laurel, is that your eyes actually show you what you believe, not what you see.
Smoke on that,
The Universe


And fortunately, Laurel, it's easier to change what you believe, than what you see.

WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!!

Laurel!! Of course you can! YES, this year! That and more! Easy, done, HISTORY. Just imagine it, feel it, and leap like your pants are on fire... I'll catch you.

I'm there now, waiting, and all I can tell you is that a new, faster, fancier, lighter laptop is just the tiniest tip of the iceberg.
Whooooha,
The Universe


LEAP, Laurel, wait not a second more.

Get ready for fun!

Laurel, to put this tactfully... If you don't start doing stuff to prepare for all the fun changes that are about to take place in your life, j-e-e-e-e-z, I just don't know what might happen. But I'm darn sure I know what won't. I'm not from the IRS, but I'm here to help.     The Universe

I'm also crazy about you, Laure

Thoughts become Things

The slate's been wiped clean, the past has released its grip, and before you sparkles eternity, yearning for direction. Laurel, all that lies between you and the life of your dreams is just one teeny, tiny, gentle, little rule. Only one condition, prerequisite, principle that matters. It's not love. It's not God. It's not fate, or luck, or karma. It's not complicated or esoteric, and you needn't sacrifice, plead, or pray to invoke it. It's the only rule that's ever existed, and it's the only one that will ever exist. No reality can exist in its absence. For its mere existence, you are. With its existence, the power, the light, and the way are revealed. It's your purpose to discover it, and it's your destiny to master it. It's the beginning, the middle, and the end. The Alpha and the Omega. The be-all and end-all of every wish, desire, and dream, and you are its keeper. This caveat of all caveats is that absolutely nothing can be anything until it is first imagined. Thoughts become things, nothing else does. And so, Laurel, it's the thoughts you choose from here on out that will become the things and events of your life, forevermore. It is written in stone. There's no other way. It's your ticket to anywhere you can dream of. Your passport to abundance, health, and friendships. The key to the palace of your wildest dreams. Your thoughts, and your thoughts alone, will set you in motion. Your thoughts will yield the inspiration, creativity, and determination you need. Your thoughts will orchestrate the magic and inspire the Universe. Your thoughts will carry you to the finish line if you just keep thinking them. Never give up. Never waiver, doubt, or ask. Aim high. That you've even received this Note, that you're able to read it through, means you are so close. So extraordinarily close. The hardest work has been done. The wars have already been waged. The lessons have already been learned. The journey, now, is for home. Ain't no Blarney,     The Universe

You're so deserving. You're ready. Laurel, it's all that lies between you and the life of your dreams.

Take Risks

Do you know what they all have in common, Laurel? You know, the billions and billions who came before you, who used to live in the jungles of time and space. Their adventure is over. You know what else? Given another chance, they'd take more risks. Not because they'd always succeed, but because from where they are now, the glory of knowing they at least tried, far exceeds any regrets of never knowing what might have been. Tallyho,     The Universe

Laurel, it's NEVER too late to try something new.

Expect to Achieve

Those who achieve great things, defeat long odds, and become legends, Laurel, didn't have anything you don't have. They just kept showing up, expecting a miracle, long after everyone else got practical. Here comes one now...!     The Universe

And, oh, we love when that happens, Laurel. Great excuse for a rainbow, a snow day, or a shooting star...

Baby Steps

Great big, innovative, world changing ideas... are plentiful, Laurel. People who take tiny little baby steps towards them, are rare. You are so acing this life,     The Universe

Take the baby steps, Laurel, they summon angels, unleash energies, and are the number one cause of millionaires, not that the latter necessarily matters... just sayin'.

You can do it!

You can do it, Laurel. It's why you're there. And it's why I'm here -     The Universe

Though, Laurel, I have to admit that the view here totally rocks, too.