Issue #65 August 2008

Dear Impish one,
You are the reason for this newsletter. I'm dedicated to
supporting the "imp" in you - especially this month your
appreciation of Items that are Meaningful and Precious to you.

You're receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to it,
you're a member of "The Imp Community" online, or a friend
passed it on. Sign up or unsubscribe at the end.

A special welcome to new subscribers! Earlier editions are
archived:  http://www.theimpjournal.com/archives/

Are you this month's winner of an Imp "dreams to reality" pillow?
Check Part 3.

If you have a website and would like a link to it from
http://www.TheImpLady.com check out info about that in Part 3.
A great benefit to being an Imp Community member!

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1. Feature Article: Goin' On a Rampage
2. Coaching Q&A: I keep 'Shoulding' on Myself - What Should I Do?
3. News, Comments, Success Stories, Winners
4. Inspirational Message to Ponder

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1. Feature Article: Goin' On a Rampage

What comes to mind for you about the word 'rampage'? My dictionary
definition is, "to rush violently or wildly about; rage; an out-
break of violent, raging behavior."

"Oops!" gulps The Imp, "That's not what this is about at all."

The Imp has me goin' on a rampage of ... appreciation!

And where did he get the idea? From the book "Ask and It Is Given:
Learning to Manifest Your Desires" by Esther and Jerry Hicks (The
Teachings of Abraham).

So I've been rampaging this week and it's fun!

"Wanna play, too?" asks The Imp. He hears an enthusiastic "Yes!"
from you doesn't he?

Take a moment right now to stop reading and look around you.
Notice something that pleases you. Hold your attention on this
pleasing item as you appreciate how useful, beautiful and
wonderful it is.

"Okay, you just did that, didn't you," queries The Imp. "How did
it make you feel?" Better? Appreciate feeling better!

I just glanced up from my computer to do this myself and my eyes
focussed on one of a number of inspiring quotes I have printed
out and tacked to the wall:

"One way to defeat invisible, limiting beliefs, Bev, even ones you
may not know you have, is to simply dream of a life so grand, that
they couldn't possibly make sense. And then start living that life,
today, however humbly at first. En garde, The Universe".

I appreciate Mike Dooley (a.k.a. The Universe), who wrote it; I
appreciate the reminder; I appreciate feeling inspired every time
I look at it; I appreciate everything that went into me being able
to type it up and print it out! (That would be a lo-o-ng list...)

You get the idea.

This Rampage of Appreciation game can be played anywhere, anytime.
Writing your thoughts down enhances the experience but isn't
necessary.

A great time to play this game is when you are driving, walking or
waiting in line. (When you get to the head of the line let the
teller, checkout clerk or whomever, know that you appreciate him
or her!)

Another time to use it is when you realize you are experiencing
mild negative emotion - a quick way to change the way you feel.

If you haven't guessed by now, it's all about using The Law of
Attraction. Benefits of "rampaging" like this include making your
connection to your own Source Energy stronger. You are practicing
a vibration of less resistance. The less resistance you have, the
better your life will be.

The Imp and I invite you to choose one day this week to make your
primary intention one of playing the "Rampage of Appreciation"
game. Pick objects that evoke appreciation. Esther and Jerry
caution this is not a time to focus on something troubling and
be trying to fix it. In fact, its a great way of taking your
focus off something troubling and changing your vibration to a
more positive one. Expect to receive clearer guidance from your
Inner Being.

I've read a number of books on the Law of Attraction and consider
"Ask and It Is Given" as one of the best. It includes practical
and fun ways of achieving higher vibrations and thus attracting
better things into your life.

"Wanna get it right now?" interjects The Imp, "You can go directly
to Amazon with Bev's quick-link."
http://www.theimpjournal.com/gotoAmazon

The Imp and I would love to include in the next newsletter your
experience playing the "Rampage of Appreciation" game.
E-mail me  with "Rampage" in the subject line.
To show our appreciation, The Imp and I will send a wee mystery
gift to you.

PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any Feature Article from
"IMPressions" in your own print or electronic newsletter.
Please include the following paragraph:
Reprinted from IMPressions, the mid-monthly e-newsletter from
Bev Howden, "The Imp Lady", Personal Empowerment Facilitator
Subscribe at http://www.theimplady.com/newsletter-subscribe.htm

The Imp pipes up, "And if you like this newsletter, please pass it
on to family members, friends and colleagues."

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2. Coaching Q&A: I keep 'Shoulding' on Myself - What Should I Do?

Annie G. asked that question. "Gee, Annie," pipes up The Imp,
"I'll tell Bev no 'shoulds' in her answer!"

First of all, Annie, good for you to recognize 'shoulds'! Usually
one feels a reluctance, a resistance and is 'dragging one's feet'.

As Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer say in their book "Creating Money: Keys to Abundance":

"If you are forcing yourself to do things according to a list of
'shoulds', you are not listening to the deeper part of your being.
Your soul rarely says, you must do this; you should do that." Your
soul says, "Isn't this delightful? Doesn't this bring you great
joy? Wouldn't you love to do more of it?"

One way to address this is to start with writing down all your
current 'shoulds' that you can think of. Then focus on one 'should'
at a time, and ask some questions:

Is this 'should' self imposed or someone else's expectation of me?
If self-imposed, can you give yourself permission to drop it?
If it is an expectation of someone else, would you like to learn to
say NO?
(send me an email with "Saying No" in the subject line and I'll
send a Word document "20 Ways to Tell Someone No".

Annie, you mentioned being in a tailspin trying to listen to
others. Sounds like the still, small voice within is getting
drowned out!

Your primary relationship is with yourself. Are you ready to
treat yourself as your best friend - with respect for your inner
desires? Consider being gentle with yourself and assertive with
others. "Coping Through Assertiveness" by Rhoda McFarland is an
'oldy' but I just checked Amazon and they have a few. The book was
written for teens but is valuable at any age.
 
What are the consequences of dropping each 'should'? What do you
have to GAIN by dropping it?

How would it feel to set aside the 'shoulds' for a period of
time and ask yourself, "What would I really, really LIKE to do?"
What is stopping me? What would be joyful?

Give yourself permission to play, relax, enjoy and feel passion
for something.

As a Coach, it's not my job to tell you What you should do. 
The answer needs to come from deep inside you. What I can do is
support you in clarifying issues and values, exploring options,
setting priorities, providing accountability, enabling you to get
past fears, providing a fresh perspective and pointing you toward
resources.

What challenges are you facing on your journey to greater self-
empowerment? When your question is answered in this column, you'll
receive a complimentary 40-minute coaching session by phone or
a set of whimsical imp notecards.

Client names are changed to protect identity and maintain
confidentiality. Go ahead! E-mail me your question:
with "Coaching Question" in the subject line.

Your question will be answered promptly.
No waiting until the next newsletter.

Do you really have what it takes to live a life of Inspiration,
Magic and Passion? To find out, take The Imp's Quick Quiz and
apply for a complimentary 40 minute phone consultation.
http://www.theimpjournal.com/quick-quiz

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3. News, Comments, Success Stories, Winners

Introducing Member Profile: Bernie Dohmann

Bernie describes himself as a leader and visionary who is
passionate about making a difference. (In line with what The Imp
is all about!) He does this through his involvement with Nikken
and with Give Out Loud.

Nikken is a company that addresses many aspects of health and
wellness: your home environment (air quality); water (filtered,
re-mineralized and alkaline); sleep technology; and nutritional
products. Bernie invites you to check out
http://www.nikken.com/energetix

Bernie is a Founding Member of Give Out Loud, a social networking
online community that supports many causes and charities and
connects people to you and your causes. Bernie invites you to join
him in this inspired community.
Check out http://www.giveoutloud.com 

If you are interested in either (or both!) of these endeavors,
contact Bernie at

The Imp jumps in here to say, "When Bernie came to the Comox
Valley well over a year ago to show The Secret, Bev won the
doorprize - the DVD of The Secret."

You're Invited to submit your Member Profile. What is IMPortant
to you? Your Interests? Motivation? Passion? What is an Inner
Magnificent Part of you yearning to express? This is one way to
put it out to the Universe. E-mail
with "Member Profile" in the subject line.

As an Imp Community member, you can have a link to your website
at http://www.TheImpLady.com/links.htm 
Scroll down until you see the heading "Imp Community Members",
or click on those words at the top just under the main heading
"Introducing My Picks", to see where it will be placed.

There's also information there how you can place a reciprocal
link. "Which," pipes up The Imp, "Would be greatly appreciated."

To have your website included email me with
the title you want, your URL and a brief description.
My webmaster will take it from there. 
Please say "Member Website" in the subject line.

There are 3 ways to win a wee Imp "dreams to reality" pillow
including a "Law of Attraction" booklet to guide its use.

1. Request game cards and mark your location on The Imp's guest
map. It's fun! There's only one rule to this game - don't get
caught doing it!
http://www.theimpjournal.com/where-in-world.htm

(These game cards are fun to include in a geocache. I was out
for a walk Tuesday evening and stopped to talk to a young man with
a Global Positioning Device (GPS). He showed me his cache nearby
and I'm welcome to return and place an Imp game card in it.)

Oh! Back to the next way to win...
2. During the first 3 months as a new subscriber.

3. When you purchase The Imp Journal: Guided Journal Writing for
Personal Empowerment, Vol.1

Did you know The Imp Journal provides a step-by-step plan for
personal growth with 23 weekly themes? And online bonuses!
http://www.theimpjournal.com/order-journal.htm

This month's winner I'll describe as "lucidly brilliant" Tony,
a new subscriber. I recently downloaded two mp3s of Tony's
beautiful music. When you contact me, Tony, if you wish, write a
short blurb I can share with other readers who may wish to enjoy
you music and get acquainted with the unique services you offer.

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4. Inspirational Message to Ponder

The Imp encourages you to write the quote on a card, read it
regularly, and then journal about your thoughts, insights,
feelings and, especially, actions.

"Really, Appreciating Means Playfully Aligning Good Energy."
- The Imp

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I mention a lot of great books. If you are interested in having
a copy for yourself, just use my direct quick-link to Amazon:
http://www.theimpjournal.com/gotoAmazon

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Who do you know that would enjoy this issue of "IMPressions"?
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Look for your next newsletter in mid-September.
Warmly, "The Imp and I", Beverley ;-)