How Strong and Brave INC Was Born The following article was originally intended to be an early chapter in my book, Green Flower Goddess: Healing

My husband and I were taking down our Christmas tree earlier this month and I was surprised how emotional the experience became for me.  Every year, I look forward to Christmas.  I love all the lights that brighten the darkest, longest nights of the year.  I love the energy and excitement that Christmas brings to our community, the anticipation of get-togethers and larger family meals.  I love the deep reds of the poinsettias and of course, the soulful music that fills the air in the stores and restaurants. 

Earlier this year I came across this precious video of Dolores Cannon in which she shares her Secret Prayer to Manifest Anything. I love how down-to-earth Dolores Cannon was (she passed in October, 2014). She was very direct and very practical, two characteristics that I really appreciate. One of the key learnings that she explains in this 12-minute video is how the Universe is grounded in the present moment. This makes the I am language of our prayers, our affirmations, and our intentions extremely important. And so, I listened intently, and I wrote down Dolores’ prayer on a card and put it in my manifesting temple.

Here are 9 ways to reframe a negative experience that I use when I get stuck in negative thoughts. I have spent the last several years collecting strategies: proven techniques that successful people use to accelerate themselves through life’s challenges.