Living in the Miracle Zone

In today's episode, I am sitting down with the wonderful Dr. Richard Shuster. He's a clinical psychologist, philanthropist, highly sought-after TEDx speaker, and cutting-edge CEO who harnesses the power of habits, positive thinking, and love to help people and organizations achieve their full potential.  AND Dr. Shuster has had 3 near-death experiences! Today, he shares why he feels like the luckiest person on earth and how he lives in the Miracle Zone after nearly dying 3 times. He talks about creating new neural pathways in your brain and his best tips for experiencing your full potential by following your heart's passion. If you struggle to do what you love because of doubt or those nagging voices that say it's a terrible idea that will never work, listen closely. Richard explains how silencing those voices allows the Universe to bring the people and experiences you need exactly when you need them. In these times, when world events and provoking headlines can drain our energy and cloud the love that surrounds us, it's important to be careful not to indulge on social media, the news, or other people's opinions. Join us as we learn what it takes to live a balanced life, follow your heart's passion, and create new neural pathways that lead to a truly miraculous life. “There is incredible potential that lies within each and every one of us to create positive change in our lives and the lives of others while achieving our dreams” - Dr. Richard Shuster.   We talked about:   Living in the miracle zone despite having three near-death experiences (3:08)  Staying positive amid perceived chaos and strife (8:17)  Retraining the brain to create new, positive neural pathways (16:04)  Richard's experience of shifting into a life of miracles (20:31)  Advice for those ready to face their fears and shift to doing what they love  (23:33)     Favorite quotes from the episode:    “It's okay to close the laptop. It's okay to have a life. It's okay to let the work wait till tomorrow because there will always be more work” - Dr. Richard Shuster.   “Be intentional about who is in your world, period. If you have the right people around you, anything is possible” - Dr. Richard Shuster.      Connect with Richard:   Website  The Daily Helping Podcast     Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower   https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/      Connect with Marci:   Instagram X, formerly known as Twitter YouTube

How do you stay grounded when faced with the overwhelming realities of what's going on in the world? In today's solo episode, we'll explore how to stay in the Miracle Zone amidst the world's challenges without spiritual bypassing. I'll show you how to remain connected to your heart and humanity. And I'll guide you through a breathing practice for connecting with your inner strength and anchoring your body, mind, and spirit in unconditional love and compassion. A lot is going on in the world. It can feel challenging to stay rooted in loving awareness in the face of so much desensitizing cruelty and negativity. Many people feel pulled between ignoring the world's challenges so they don't disrupt their vibration or staying glued to social media and the news. But the news floods you with fear, anger, confusion, and adrenaline. So what do you do? Well, there's another way to stay anchored in possibilities and inspiration without turning away from the challenges happening in the world, and that is the Miracle Zone way. The Miracle Zone way is remaining in and showing up in unconditional love despite the pervasive negativity in your environment. It's a powerful expression of light that our world desperately needs right now. Everyone across the planet is witnessing significant atrocities happening in the Middle East and feeling the collective grief for the innocent caught in the crossfire. And in the face of a monumental level of suffering and oppression, it's natural to ask the question: What do we do? How do we hold space for the hurting and stay sane while moving through the darkness? These are some of the questions we'll begin answering as we explore the tools I have for you today to help you keep your heart open while living through challenging times. Living fully in the Miracle Zone is all about knowing that to shine your light and show up in unconditional love with compassion, unattached to any specific outcome other than liberation, takes courage. In our courageousness, we can be blessed, and, in turn, be a blessing to others. Kindness still abounds and staying hopeful in humanity is the way forward. Join me today for heart-based guided meditation to anchor into a place of love and inner strength and step out of the loop of fear and adrenaline. “May the fragrance of the love that you've cultivated, even in this short meditation, spread across your life and ripple through your community and our world.” - Marci Shimoff    What I talked about:  Staying grounded and inspired amid global challenges (0:50)  Stepping into your power to step out of the loop of fear and adrenaline (2:16)  A guided meditation for anchoring into a place of love and inner strength (4:59)    Opening up to the possibility of miracles through heart-focused breathing (8:23)  An invitation to ground the love and wisdom of the meditation (12:10)      Favorite quotes from the episode:   “When we want to take action, we take action from a place of greater compassion and love when we are emanating love. And when we're sending out blessings, we are contributing to that energetic field. And it's really from the energy of love that miracles can happen.” - Marci Shimoff.  “Only turn on the news when you are already very strong in yourself and you're in a state of great compassion because then you can deal with it in a way that is most helpful. And she said that when you come to find your place of inner strength and compassion, then you become a blessing.” - Jean Houston.    Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower  https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/ 

In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by my dear friend and colleague, the amazing Dr. Robert Holden. Robert Holden's innovative work on psychology and spirituality has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, a PBS special Shift Happens!, and in two major BBC-TV documentaries on happiness - The Happiness Formula and How to Be Happy.  He has presented two popular TEDx talks.  As a student of A Course in Miracles, he and  his wife, Hollie, host EVERYDAY MIRACLES – an online membership for A Course in Miracles.  Robert is a New York Times best-selling author of 14 books including Happiness NOW!, Shift Happens!, Loveability, and Life Loves You (co-written with Louise Hay). His brand-new venture is PURPOSE CLUB – which offers a year of mentoring and support for living a purpose-centered life.    Today, Robert and I unpack the nature of miracles through a discussion I believe to be a beautiful example of aligning with Higher Purpose and how to live from a place of love and faith in the Universal plan. Robert offers great insight as he shares his experience of the miracle zone.   Robert speaks about how shifting from fear to love is key to discovering the miracle zone, and why true discovery begins with recognition and awareness of what already is. As a practical stand for showing up in life committed to love, Robert takes us through some of his favorite exercises for recognizing the miracles available to us and opening to receiving them.  You won't want to miss this one, so tune in to receive this gift of a message from my fellow Miracle traveler, Robert Holden!   “The miracle zone is here. The question is, where am I?”  - Robert Holden   What we talked about:  Robert's definition of a miracle and what A Course In Miracles is (4:01)  Shifting from a fearful mindset to an energetic state of love (11:22)   Practical keys for leading from love by remembering Life Loves You (14:30)  **Life Loves You exercise   Robert's concept of destination addiction and skipping over the life we're currently living (20:28)   The role of purpose in living a miraculous life (24:57)    Favorite quotes from the episode:    “Miracles happen when we shift our mindset from fear to love in any given situation.”  - Robert Holden  “If you can be emotionally honest, you'll become even more spiritually clear. Emotional honesty boosts spiritual clarity” - Robert Holden  “You simply have to be aware. And the awareness itself starts to make you more porous, more open, more receptive, and more spontaneously available to miracles.” - Robert Holden     Connect with Robert:   Purpose Club Website     Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower   https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/    

In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Dr. Ken Druck, a true Thought Leader in the areas of Healing after loss, Resilience, and Courageous Aging. He teaches us how to go on in times of adversity, grief, and familial crises. His most recent book, How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage, and Gratitude on the Path Forward, highlights his expertise and personal journey with tragedy. Ken is a renowned figure in the fields of psychology and personal transformation. Today, he'll tell you what steps you can take toward what he calls 'professional grade self-care' if you're dealing with tragedy or crisis and to make it okay that you aren't okay. In addition, he'll share The Seven Honorings and The Resilience Response, plus a whole lot more. I'm so glad I get to call Ken a friend. He has been there for me personally in miraculous ways, as well as with thousands of people navigating challenging circumstances. He's gifted in his ability to help you with the 'what now' moment that comes with facing divorce, getting an unfavorable diagnosis, or dealing with an unexpected accident. When life changes and the challenge you're facing feels impossible, Ken reminds you of miracles and opportunities in their midst. Today, Ken shares his personal 'what now moment' when his beloved daughter Jenna passed away. He'll talk about how he discovered a newfound courage to move forward in honor and reverence for his incredible loss.  Ken beautifully acknowledges that some life challenges, pains, and losses cannot be wished away or soothed by a simple affirmation. Going on requires attention and grace.  Join me today for a profound episode where you'll hear how you can begin to find miracles in the most impossible circumstances. Dr. Ken Druck is the lifeline we all need. “Our willingness and ability to meet life's changes, challenges, crises, losses, and opportunities, determine the quality of our lives.”  - Ken Druck, Ph.D.    What we talked about:   Acknowledging the Miracle in the room (3:36)  Ken's story of coping with the traumatic loss of his daughter Jenna (5:09)   The first steps to moving forward from trauma or crisis (9:42)  The Seven Honorings and The Resilience Response (14:41)   The miracle of health, getting to experience this now moment and healing through music (19:38) How Ken moved from victim to victor in life (24:43)      Favorite quotes from the episode:  “I don't have the luxury of being a pleaser and accommodator, deferring, hiding, denying, or repressing what I really feel when I'm in a crisis. I don't have that luxury, I need self-care.” - Ken Druck, Ph.D.  The first step is to make sure that my foot is off my throat and my hand is on my heart. It's to show myself every kindness. And I don't care what kind of a loss, change, or crisis somebody is going through; make sure that the voice you speak to yourself with is not the voice of self-criticism, judgment, impatience, rushing, punishment, or unforgiveness. Simply move that hand down to your heart. And speak to yourself with kindness, patience, understanding, and forgiveness" - Ken Druck, Ph.D.   Connect with Ken:   Website  How We Go On     Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower   https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/    

In today's solo episode, I share how my recent visit to Ram Dass's home inspired me to dive deeper into how we can heal our most wounded parts through love and understanding.  Visiting Ram Dass's home in Maui was miraculous, happening about a month before the fires swept across parts of the island. If you've ever been to Maui, you know how very special it is. Before Ram Dass passed away, we had an opportunity to get together for an interview and talk about love. So, for today's episode, I'll share a short clip of the insightful wisdom from this most treasured conversation with you today. In addition, I'll share 3 steps you can use to heal your deepest, most wounded parts.  And I'll tell you a story about one of my “wounded parts” around comparison. Every single one of us has wounded parts. These parts tell you you're not good enough, that no one understands what you've been through, or that you're not worthy of life's goodies.  The wounded parts of you crave what the great spiritual teacher, psychologist, and writer Ram Dass described as your loving awareness. When you bring your loving awareness to those wounded parts, they shift–you then live from a more heart-centered reality which brings you into the Miracle Zone!  Ram Dass had a saying, "The most important journey we ever take is the 18-inch journey from the head to the heart." Back in the late '90s, Ram Dass had a stroke. While it was a physically devasting event, he said the experience actually forced him to live from the heart.  So today, in memory and honor of Ram Dass, I guide you through a process to take that 18-inch journey from the head to the heart. It's called the Alchemy of the Heart Process, and through it, we practice bringing our loving awareness to the wounded parts of ourselves.  Ram Dass's favorite mantra was "I am loving awareness." This mantra reminds you that you are not the body. You are not the hurt or the pain. You are not the challenge or the circumstances. You are the loving awareness.   Join me today as we connect with this loving awareness to heal the deepest wounds, find the miracle in your healing, and let it fill your heart, creating a truly miraculous life. “I think you have to move your identity from your ego, which is up here [the head], down to your soul, which is about the middle of your heart. And when you are in your soul, you will see everything as love and as lovable.” - Ram Dass     What I talked about:    The miracle of my recent visit to Ram Dass's home in Maui (1:35)  Ram Dass's teaching on bringing loving awareness to the wounded parts of ourselves (3:55)  My experience with comparison as a wounded part (6:39)  Three steps you can use to help identify and heal wounded parts (7:57)  My guided meditation to facilitate an Alchemy of the Heart Process (12:40)  An invitation to ground the wisdom of the meditation (19:49)  Favorite quotes from the episode:    We know a wounded part because of the pain that it brings up in us. They're always based on some judgment or lie. “With all of our wounds, the best thing to do is to bless them, open to them, learn from them, love them, because they're like thorns that poke us because they're looking for our loving attention in order to be healed.” - Marci Shimoff Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower   https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/  

In this episode, I had the wonderful pleasure of speaking with a dear friend and beloved spiritual teacher, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati.  Sadhvi shows us how to open to miracles every moment and experience profound happiness and fulfillment in life. Based in Rishikesh, India, Sadhvi is a motivational speaker, social activist, and the author of the #1 best-selling memoir, Hollywood to the Himalayas: A Journey of Healing and Transformation, which outlines her miraculous Transformation and Spiritual Awakening. Working with the United Nations and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, Sadhvi has received countless awards for her humanitarian work.  Sadhvi's story is so fascinating.  Her journey was entirely accidental–or, as she says, full of synchronicities that she wasn't looking for. In the midst of her Ph.D.studies at Stanford, she very reluctantly agreed to visit India with her husband.  And yet, what unfolded was breathtaking, unexpected, and profound. It was a true experience of the Divine. Together with us, she examines the details that led to her awakening and how that awakening changed her perspective of what a ‘privileged' life really is. She shares how to experience the kind of happiness that endures and goes beyond an ordinary life.  Sadhvi talks of continuous gratitude and acceptance of the movements and mysteries of the Universe. And she teaches us three practices we can all use to open up to miracles. I loved her perspective on what it means to live boldly in the Miracle Zone, and I think you will too! Join us, and enjoy!   “The reason that we take birth is to awaken to our divinity, to wake up to our true selves, and to live that.”   - Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati   What we talked about:  Sadhvi's journey of awakening (5:00) Sadhvi's first true encounter with the Divine (11:10) How to tap into grace and miracles(16:43) Why it's so important to enjoy the gift of life and cherish each day (24:08) The first two practices for living in the flow of miracles and grace (28:14) Instead of asking what's missing, ask what's right about this moment. (31:46)  A third simple and profound practice she calls The Trust Fall (32:20)    Favorite quotes from the episode:  “The Universe is not a vending machine. It's not going to give you just what you think you want. It's going to give you that which is best for you.” “The reason that we take birth is to awaken to our divinity, to wake up to our true selves, and to live that.”  “It wasn't that the miracle was becoming a monastic or that the miracles are because I'm a monastic, it was that I had thought my life was going to be something totally different. The miracle was that I had the clarity, the connection, and the courage to open my heart to what my dharma was.”   “We are the miracles.”    Connect with Sadhvi:  Website   Hollywood to the Himalayas: A Journey of Healing and Transformation     Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower  https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/ 

In this episode, I really enjoyed sitting down with two of my favorite brothers, Isaac and Thorald Koren. Formally known as The Kin, The Brothers Koren are transformational voice leaders who have appeared live on Conan, earned a Gold Record, and performed for over a million people while touring with the likes of Coldplay, Pink, Bon Jovi, and Rod Stewart.  After getting to experience living what they thought was their dream, they found themselves feeling unsatisfied and burdened. They felt the weight of the expectations they and the rest of the world placed on their voices. Then in a chance moment, completely unexpected, they tapped into the Miracle Zone and created their unique work that's impacting the world.   Today, they help nurture and foster voices of people all over the world so that each person (singers and “non-singers” alike) can fully embody who they are. Their mission to help free and uplift ALL voices. I've had the privilege of being coached by the Brothers Koren myself, and they're truly  masters at their craft. They've even presented at Your Year of Miracles Retreat, where they created with us the Living in the Miracle Zone theme song. You can hear it in the intro and outro of each podcast episode. Can you believe it only took them 15 minutes to create!?   Join us as we dive into the miraculous nature of the voice!  Find how you can authentically express yourself and break free from any blocks that may keep you from living your miraculous life. “Magic occurs when you let go of control. It's better to share an idea that's almost ready, rather than wait until it's perfect.“  - The Brothers Koren     What we talked about:  Isaac's and Thorald's shift to fully living in the Miracle Zone (4:16)  How you can heal from feeling disempowered or unable to fully express yourself (8:06) What happens when you open up to the inner voice (12:52)  Recognizing your false voice and freeing yourself into truthful expression (16:46)  Isaac and Thorald invite you to experience your true voice in real-time (17:16)  Letting go and getting into the flow of creative energy (23:13)  How daring to suck is intimately entangled with daring to be great (27:34)  The Embodied Voice Summit (29:34)  Beautiful last words (31:31)     Favorite quotes from the episode:  "We've all been pressured by presentation, performance comparison, and competition. And that reverses the creative process that nature intended. Often, it creates a narrow keyhole where we're trying to be excellent through a small space. And so it creates an inhibited, fearful environment. When we flip it back around and set new ways of being, that kindergartener who is playful, messy, and part of the human experience gets to come back to the surface. "- Thorald Koren "We find that the voice is one of those amazing magnetic qualities of the human instrument that calls the world or what is there for you, towards you. Expressing your voice gets you in what you beautifully call the Miracle Zone." - Isaac Koren "If voice has been calling you and you have pushed it to the wayside, or if you were inhibited at a young age and bought into the belief that you didn't sing, or you didn't speak, or you didn't rise and lead others, it's time to let go and express yourself. Your creativity is in there, somewhere under your ribcage, and wants to come out. Just do it, make a mess, and see what occurs." - Thorald Koren    Connect with The Brothers Koren:  Website  The Embodied Voice Summit    Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower  https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/ 

In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend and former publicist Arielle Ford. Arielle is a famous book publicist who has launched some of the world's top self-help and spiritual authors. She's also a celebrated Love and Relationship Expert, Speaker, and Coach. And Arielle has written 11 books of her own, including the Hot Chocolate For The Mystical Soul series, The Soulmate Secret, and Wabi Sabi Love. Now, Arielle has ventured into writing her first novel, The Love Thief, a romantic, spiritual thriller impossible to put down once you pick it up. In this episode, find out why Arielle is called "The Cupid of Consciousness" and "The Fairy Godmother of Love." Over the years, Arielle has helped me recognize the beauty of my relationship with my husband and she's shown me how to make it more miraculous. Her mission these days is to help people Find, Keep, and Be Love.  Arielle shares one of her biggest ah-ha moments--what people confuse with manifestation. And If you've experienced hurt or betrayal, Arielle's wisdom can help you heal your heart and soul. The best part? Arielle tells us what she does just before the most unbelievable miracles happen. Today, Arielle talks about how she lives in the Miracle Zone and taps into her spiritual toolkit daily, delving into the importance of loving your own imperfections and how to reframe the differences between you and your partner. You'll learn about the physical state of being in love, shifting your relationship to miraculous, and so much more!   Every time I've surrendered at the deepest level, that's when the biggest, most unbelievable miracles happen.” - Arielle Ford    What we talked about:   The keys to living a miraculous life  (4:31)  What people often get confused about with manifestation (7:41)  Arielle's inspiration behind The Love Thief (14:43) Arielle dives deeper into the miraculous process of writing her novel (18:49) How we can shift our relationships to be more miraculous (22:19) The importance of loving ourselves through the imperfections (28:50) Using a spiritual toolkit (28:50) Arielle's event for healing your heart and soul from betrayal (31:35) How there's no shortage of love in the world (34:33)    Favorite quotes from the episode:  “I completely surrendered and just gave it up to God and said, Okay, I am lost. I don't know what to do. I don't think I can suffer anymore. So I promise you just show me  a sign. Give me a baby step. I don't have to know where it's going, I'll take the baby step. And every time I've surrendered at the deepest level, that's when the biggest, most unbelievable miracles happen.” - Arielle Ford  “The happier we are, the more easily we draw to us everything we want. Every moment of every day, we're sending out energetic signals that are felt by the people around us. And this explains why a desperate person draws to himself or herself more desperation, while a person who is already fulfilled becomes a magnet for greater fulfillment.” - Arielle Ford  “No matter how long your soulmate wish list is, you're gonna get stuff you never asked for. That turns out to be the greatest gift that you didn't know you needed.” - Arielle Ford    Connect with Arielle:  Website The Love Thief    Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower  https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/ 

In this episode of Living in the Miracle Zone, I had the joy of talking with my beautiful friend and colleague Ashanna Solaris. Ashanna is the co-founder and pioneer of the profound practice of Clarity Breathwork, which is a gentle, nurturing, feminine approach to healing, embodiment, and transformation. As a master of breathwork, Ashanna travels all over the world, helping people heal through the power of breath. Ashanna says, "When people come to the breath work, they start to breathe in life and trust the miracle of life. They start to let go of everything they've held on to that kept them small, tight, and afraid." To Ashanna, breath is life. In many traditions, the word for breath and spirit are the same.  She teaches this full embodiment to her students through Clarity Breathwork. Ashanna leads people in releasing blocks and living a more miraculous life one breath at a time. Ashanna shares how she uses the power of breath to help you feel alive, rebirth yourself, and discover what you're here for. She explains  why breathwork is an excellent  tool for experiencing oneness with the Universe.  When listening to Ashanna, you can't help but feel her powerful presence and vibrant energy which are contagious.   Tune into the show and learn an easy yet profound 4-minute breathing practice you can do daily to stay in the flow of miracles. Don't miss this episode of Living in the Miracle Zone with my guest, Ashanna Solaris! “Your breath is the miracle medicine that returns you home to your heart, where your true joy and passion live.” - Ashanna Solaris    What we talked about:  Why the breath is so important (4:22) How Ashanna discovered the Miracle Zone and stepped into her purpose (8:06)  Where most people encounter resistance in their healing work (13:21) One of Ashanna's favorite instances of facilitating a breakthrough through Clarity Breathwork (14:51) Ashanna's powerful breathing exercise (19:01) How to handle  the emotions that can come up after doing some breathwork (24:28) How  practicing 10 open-mouthed continuous breaths a day can change your life (26:00)    Favorite quotes from the episode:  “When people come to the breath or the breathwork, and they start to breathe in life and trust the miracle of life, they start to let go of everything they've held onto that has kept them small , tight and afraid.“ - Ashanna Solaris  “It's so simple and so obvious. We're often looking out there for the great tool, or teacher, or someone else to heal us. Then we discover it's our very own breath that heals our trauma and connects us back to spirit.” - Ashanna Solaris   “Everything is alive. We're connected to everything. It is a loving universe and a loving presence where we're held and where we belong I mean, that's the sweet spot, isn't it? When we can live in that place?” - Ashanna Solaris    Connect with Ashanna:  Clarity Breathwork Ashanna Solaris     Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/ 

Was it a coincidence? Or was it a sign? The Universe is constantly communicating with us as we navigate this journey called life. Whether we hear the perfect song at just the right time, get the answer to a question from a passing license plate, or have a random but meaningful encounter with a wise stranger, the Universe is always speaking to us through imagery and symbolism.    There are no coincidences once we set the intention to live our lives in alignment with the flow of the Universe.  When we wholeheartedly believe that the Universe is always speaking to us, all kinds of signs, symbols, and circumstances show up to offer us the information or guidance we most need most at the time.   In today's episode, I bring you a meditation for connecting to your Higher wisdom and asking for the sign you need most. Whether you've got a question about an important business decision, a new relationship, a move you've been thinking about, or anything in your life–big or small–you can connect with clarity, direction, and answers through signs. As you become more and more receptive, you'll open to an abundance of confirmations and miraculous messages. I also share the magical experience that gave me the idea and led to me writing the Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul books, which became  #1 New York Times bestsellers. And I've included a story about an amazing message from my father shortly after his passing. There are no coincidences, only synchronicities. And the Miracle Zone is always rich with the most awe-inspiring instances of synchronicity. You know you're living in the Miracle Zone when you continually notice and open to receiving signs from the Universe. Join me as I discuss the purpose of signs and how to look for them. The Universe is guiding our way, if we pay attention.   “When we pay attention to and follow the signs that show up for us, we move into the miracle zone and become more aligned with what our soul came here to do.” - Marci Shimoff  What I talked about:  The purpose of signs (1:21) Asking a question and waiting to receive (2:17)  The ultimate confirmation and magical experience that inspired this episode (4:45)  When to ask for a sign (7:43) A Guided Meditation to connect with your Higher Self (8:30)   Grounding the wisdom of the meditation (15:31)    Favorite quotes from the episode:   “The Universe is always speaking to us. It speaks in imagery; it speaks through symbology. And when we open up to receive signs, they'll help us get on our most aligned path.” - Marci Shimoff  “Be on the lookout for signs in all forms. A sign could come in the form of a song on the radio, a number on the clock, a bluebird flying past you, or a license plate that's right in front of you. Pay attention.” - Marci Shimoff   Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower   https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/

In this episode, I'm joined by my soul sister and friend, Cynthia James.  Cynthia is an inspirational leader, speaker, teacher, composer, and transformation coach.  She's committed to helping people realize their full potential through deep and lasting healing.  Cynthia is the author of Does My Voice Matter?, and the practical guidebook, What Will Set You Free, which helps in clearing emotional bondage that stifles our growth.   Cynthia's story about how she climbed a mountain of self-discovery to find her voice and ultimately transform her life is an inspiration to us all. Overcoming  the challenges of a very difficult childhood, Cynthia found the foundation for her life's work –emotional healing. Now, she's devoted to guiding others to heal themselves from the pains of the past and free themselves from fears of the future so they can live in the Miracle Zone. She's a master at leading people through a 3-pronged approach of inquiry, introspection, and integration to support change in their lives..   Today, Cynthia shares her powerful story, what it means to be a “miraculous unfolding,”  and how we can turn circumstance into infinite possibility through the power of visualization and prayer.  Listen in to learn more about finding your voice, deep healing, and ultimate freedom.   , “I am not what I have done. I am what I have become.” - Cynthia James.   What we talked about:   Why Cynthia refers to herself as a ‘miraculous unfolding' (3:30)  Establishing belief in your vision (5:16)  Cynthia's current life in the Miracle Zone (8:27)  The formative learning experience that stuck with Cynthia (10:07)  How we can use our voice to advocate for ourselves (13:17)  What Cynthia dreams of today (14:54)  The challenges that keep us from living confidently in the Miracle Zone (16:05)  Facing the fear of being truly authentic (17:55)  How Cynthia brings out the best in others (19:41)   How we can live more fully in the Miracle Zone (21:11)  Cynthia's closing prayer (22:55)     Favorite quotes from the episode:  “If you can find people and places and things that are inspiring to you, explore them, and see how they can feed you.”  - Cynthia James “Those dreams that live within you are messages from the universe that want to emerge into manifestation.” - Cynthia James “All the stuff that we're seeing that's upsetting for us is just energy and information. We get to be the change agents.” - Cynthia James “Your voice, your energy, your gifts, your talents are on this planet at this moment because they're necessary. Don't be afraid to use them.” - Cynthia James  “You cannot do it alone. You cannot do it inside of yourself. You can reach out to people who can, you can lean into their consciousness, and they can help you move forward.” - Cynthia James.    Connect with Cynthia:  Website  Facebook    Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower   https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/  

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with the wonderful and wise Dr. Margaret Paul, the best-selling author of Do I Have To Give Me Up To Be Loved By You?, Inner Bonding, Diet for Diving Connection and many other life-changing books. With a Ph.D. in psychology and more than 50 years experience as a therapist (including my own), she's a relationship expert and co-creator of Inner Bonding, a self-healing process that moves people from self-abandonment to self-love.   Margaret has used the pain of her tumultuous upbringing and challenging life path to heal herself, physically and emotionally, and help other people access their inner spiritual guidance for healing.   She shows us how on the other side of any trauma, conditioning, or fear-based mindset, we can connect with ourselves and learn to live based on our Higher guidance. She empowers us to realize the magic inside of ourselves and how that helps us to live more in the Miracle Zone. Margaret shares how, through inner bonding, she was able to establish on-demand access to her Higher Self, and have remarkable health miracles along with other breakthroughs in her life.  When you hear the six steps of Margaret's Inner Bonding process, you'll have a new understanding of where your emotional pain is coming from, and a powerful process for healing old wounds and developing lasting self-love.  With Margaret's guidance, you can experience true self-care (this is MORE than getting your nails done or taking a hot bath) and open yourself to creating the life of your dreams.  Learn how to recognize self-abandonment, never give others authority over you again, and truly, deeply love yourself. “Loving yourself really means that you learn to define the beauty of your own essence, your own soul–and that you don't give that role to other people.” - Margaret Paul  What we talked about:   Introducing Dr. Margaret Paul (2:30)  Margaret's journey prior to discovering the Miracle Zone (4:08)  Why self-love is essential for living in alignment with the Universe (10:28)  Margaret begins breaking down the six steps to Inner Bonding (13:07)  The vital information contained within our feelings (15:19)  Listening to the direction of your Inner Guidance (22:19)  The effects of utilizing these techniques (23:17)  Where to get started with Inner Bonding (25:49)  Margaret's vision for healing the wounded self (27;25)   Favorite quotes from the episode:   “If you stop trying to have control over getting love and getting approval and doing everything, right, there's so much freedom that comes.   When you see, value and love who you are in your own essence, and you stop giving authority to anybody, your Higher guidance becomes your authority, you become your own guru.” - Dr. Margaret Paul  “I used to feel so alone as an only child,. But when you can connect to yourself and your higher guidance, you're never alone. “ -  Dr. Margaret Paul “Most people don't realize that anger is usually a projection onto others of ways that we abandon ourselves.” - Dr. Margaret Paul  “When you're open to learning with your Higher guidance, you start to receive information. It may be in words, it may be in pictures, it may be in feelings, but spirit finds a way to communicate with us when we're open to learning” - Dr. Margaret Paul    Connect with Dr. Margaret:   Inner Bonding Website Margaret's Blog Instagram  Twitter  Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower   https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/ 

In this episode, we sit down with my good friend and revolutionary thinker, Dr. Dawson Church. Dawson is an award-winning science writer and the best-selling author of Genie In Your Genes, Mind to Matter, and Bliss Brain.  He founded the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, which conducts clinical trials and studies evidence-based psychological and medical techniques for relieving human suffering and unlocking human potential. The Veteran's Stress Project is the Institute's latest program, where they offered free treatment to 20,000 veterans with PTSD. During our time together, Dawson tells a shocking story about waking up in the middle of the night to a raging fire.   Escaping this traumatic event left him with PTSD, the same condition he had been helping others transcend.  He applied the tools and techniques of his research himself and detailed their impact on the mind, body, and soul.  His experience tells us how crucial it is that anyone dealing with high-stress levels has techniques and support to move through it. Dawson walks us through a quick but potent process to shift from stress and frustration to a place of peace and calm.  He shows us how to use this alongside stressful moments to rewire your brain and change your stress response to past events.  And he throws in a few more groundbreaking tips for us to believe in ourselves and live in the Miracle Zone! “In your sense of connection with transcendent space, with the All That Is, you're infinitely wealthy and abundant, and you have infinite resources of well-being, even when everything around you appears to have gone to hell in a handbasket.” What we talked about:   Dawson discusses his life prior to living in the Miracle Zone (4:35)  Navigating life after experiencing an awakening (7:26)  The shocking event that forever changed Dawson's life (11:21)  The phenomenon of Post-Traumatic Growth (15:05)  What we can do to be more resilient (20:37)  Dawson's favorite method for relieving tension and finding peace in any situation (22:20) What Dawson's research tells us about living life in the Miracle Zone (27:22)    Favorite quotes from the episode:  “We're all having what the Sufis called glimpses of heaven. And then we don't know what to do with them or where to put them, and we don't share them very often. And yet, they are so transformative. “ - Dawson Church   “The flow of miracles is continuous; all that grace, all that love, all that wisdom, all that compassion in the universe is surrounding us.” - Dawson Church   “Believe in yourself, love yourself, gift yourself with being in the Miracle Zone every day because it's up to you. It's available for you. It's there for you. The only question is…Will you step into it?” - Dawson Church     Connect with Dawson:   EFTuniverse.com   Dawsongift.com Dawsonchurch.com     Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower   https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/  

Tomorrow isn't promised, so ask yourself today…What do I want to do before it's too late? Is there a book I want to write? A person I want to make amends with? A place that I long to visit or experience? Stop waiting for permission, a sudden strike of divine intervention, or the extra special occasion to indulge in the belief: I can have my bliss, my adventure, and my heart's truest desires right here, right now.    In today's extra special episode, I fly solo as I provide a loving reminder of the creative power in the present moment. I'll tell you how I saw Paul McCartney and John Lennon singing together in concert just a few years ago! This 'almost ' impossible moment hearing Paul's and John's voices together again inspired this episode's topic. There's a message in it for you.   We can connect to the infinite possibilities of the Universe and bring the miracles we want through the empowering act of co-creation.  There's no regret in The Miracle Zone! Join me as I share the legendary experience that inspired this episode and much more!  I briefly talk about the importance of getting clear on what we truly want, followed by a guided meditation to uncover the wisdom of your Future Self who knows all about the miraculous life unfolding for you now! “Having a miraculous life isn't about how many hours you work, or how many Instagram followers you have. It's about following the yearnings of your heart, being true to yourself, and making time for what really matters.” - Marci Shimoff    What I talked about:  The once-in-a-lifetime experience with John and Paul that inspired this episode (1:28)  Taking full advantage of this unique human experience (2:51)  Guided meditation to connect to your Future Self (4:35)  An invitation to ground the wisdom of the meditation (13:27)    Favorite quotes from the episode:  “No matter who we are or what we've done, we each have limited time here. And it's so easy to get caught up in our work and our relationships and our responsibilities that the days and the months and even the years, they just fly by. And that's why it's so important to really take a moment to pause and get present to this gift that we call life.” - Marci Shimoff    “Right here, right now is your only shot to be the unique person that you are in this lifetime.“ - Marci Shimoff     Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower  https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/ 

In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Lynne Twist, founder of the ground-breaking Soul of Money Institute and best-selling author of The Soul of Money and her latest book, Living a Committed Life.  Lynne is an award-winning featured speaker for the United Nations, a global activist, fundraiser, consultant, and visionary dedicated to initiatives serving the healing of humanity.   Through her experience, she has learned what it truly means to make an impact. She found that to live a miraculous life and make a lasting difference in someone else's life, she had to make a commitment to something bigger than herself.   Lynne shares with us what getting firmly rooted in the Miracle Zone looks like, how we can all live a committed life, how to find what we're inspired to commit to, and much more!  "When you let go of trying to get more of what you don't really need, it frees up oceans of energy that's tied up in the chase to turn and pay attention to what you already have. "- Lynne Twist.  What we talked about:  Lynne's perspective on the Miracle Zone and finding The Hunger Project  (3:26) Meeting the demands of life and still being of service (8:09)  Discovering what you're inspired to commit to (11:33)  The importance of mindset and the principle of sufficiency (15:47)  The Nobel Women's Initiative (21:28) How staying committed firmly roots us in the Miracle Zone (25:59)    Favorite quotes from the episode:   “You don't need to know how you're going to do it in order to commit to it.” - Lynne Twist  “It was almost as if something started speaking through me, that allowed me to be the instrument of something way greater than myself. “ - Lynne Twist    “What I'm talking about is the absolute beauty of enough, which is a precise experience, [a] profound experience of being met by the universe with exactly what you need, which actually is happening all the time.” - Lynne Twist     Connect with Lynne:  Living a Committed Life - Book  Soul of Money Institute  The Pachamama Alliance  Twitter    Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/ 

In this episode, we sit down with the profound and pioneering Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroanatomist, speaker, and bestselling author of My Stroke of Insight.   Inspired by her brother's lifelong battle with psychosis brought on by schizophrenia, Dr. Jill dedicated her career to researching how our brain determines our perception of reality.  In the midst of her career, at 37, Dr. Jill experienced a severe stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain that left her unable to read, write, walk, or talk. Over the next eight years, Dr. Jill navigated her road to recovery, which led her to the Miracle Zone.  Her insight into the importance of the present moment is just one of her discoveries that impacted her recovery.  She has since inspired millions of people with everything she has learned.    Dr. Jill shares her truly miraculous story as well as discoveries on the four parts of our brain and their role in living a miraculous life.  She shares how to do a "Brain Huddle" that allows us to live in the moment. and her powerful 90-second rule plus a whole lot more! “That's the beauty of life. I can be open to what is–instead of holding on to how I want it to be, how it used to be, or how I need it to be. When we bring ourselves into the present and have a sense of gratitude for what is, that is the miracle zone.”- Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor.   What we talked about:  Dr. Jill's story and source of inspiration (3:25)  Dr. Jill's perspective on living in the Miracle Zone (7:22)  Whole brain living and learning (9:54)  The relationship between the four characters of the brain (14:25)  How to call a Brain Huddle (17:14)  The neuroscience behind spiritual bypassing (20:21)  The 90-second rule (22:48)   How Dr. Jill is living her most miraculous life now (26:20)    Favorite quotes from the episode:  “As human beings, it is the evolution of humanity, to have all four characters in conversation with one another. “ - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. “We have to go into the pain, but the pain is there to be a lesson, not a lifestyle. “ - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. “If I'm negotiating between these four characters, and they all get a voice, then everybody gets held, they get heard, they get loved, they get supported, and I get to live in the miracle zone.” - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. "We can change the amplitude; we can change the frequency. But as soon as I bring my mind to my breath, I'm in the present moment, observing my breath." - Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor.    Connect with Dr. Jill:  Website  Youtube Channel Facebook Instagram   Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/ 

In this episode, we sit down with my beloved friend Mike Dooley, NY Times bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur and author of Notes from the Universe.  In order to unlock his dream life in the Miracle Zone, Mike had to start over. . . . Single and not finding much fulfillment in his successful corporate career, Mike was ready to break out of his “dark night of the soul,” and leap into a life where he wasn't just surviving but thriving.    Mike shares with us how he navigated starting over at 40, ways he maintains his trust in the Divine, his favorite tips for transforming beliefs, and so much more!    “Our words are our thoughts spoken, our actions are our thoughts animated, but when your inner witness, your observer sees you acting in new ways, you will erode and replace any invisible limiting beliefs you might have had, without ever having to claim them.“ - Mike Dooley   What we talked about:  Mike's life before the Miracle Zone and starting over at 40 (4:55) Mike's hindsight after finding and living in flow (9:55)  Three steps for working with the Universe to create transformation (14:53) The power of letting go and trusting the Universe (16:41)  How Mike broke free from conditioned habits of thinking (20:35)  Mike's trick for releasing limiting and negative beliefs (22:30)  The one belief that allows Mike to live his most miraculous life (26:54)    Favorite quotes from the episode:  “It is wisest to state your priorities in broad brushstrokes.” - Mike Dooley  “The Universe is like ‘I got it. I know 7416 ways to steep you in whatever you want. Just now get out of my way. You've told me what direction to go in. Get out of my way'.” - Mike Dooley   “Our actions are our thoughts in motion, our actions are more powerful than just idly thinking or even speaking. Everything's just thought.” - Mike Dooley   “Thoughts become things. So choose the good ones.” - Mike Dooley  Connect with Mike:  Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Connect with Us:   Website Instagram Find Your Miracle Superpower   https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginthemiraclezone/

Are you ready to take a step forward from the mundane into the Miracle Zone? This is the  place where synchronicities and miracles flow in your daily life. Each week on Living In The Miracle Zone, you'll hear words of wisdom, guidance, and power as I'm joined in conversation by friends both new and old. Join me, Marci Shimoff, as we take a front row seat in the Miracle Zone.