You Get Just What You Need
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This summer has been a significant one for me. I have been brought together with several new people who have enriched my life on many levels. Pat is one of those people.
I went to a conference and saw Pat’s name listed as a speaker on the pamphlet. I recognized her book “Simply a Woman of Faith” as one that I had read and enjoyed. I walked over and introduced myself. We chatted awhile then she gave me her business card.
The following week I was taking a walk on my lunch hour and called Pat to say hello. When she answered we laughed because she was just leaving the house to go walking herself. As if that wasn’t enough of a coincidence, we discovered that she lived just a few blocks away.
In the meantime, I had been trying to find an internship for a certificate program I was taking at Harvard University. I couldn’t seem to find a company that I felt was the perfect match for me. I had finally turned it over to God, trusting that He would find me the ideal company.
Pat walked into my office one day and I told her about the internship. I knew it was no coincidence when Pat told me she was praying for an intern and knew someone would show up.
The creative ideas just fly when Pat and I talk about growing “Simply a Woman of Faith.” Pat is a great person to be around because she is so deeply grounded in her faith and prayer life. She lives what she teaches. She is truly a woman in touch with her God Power.
I have recently reread “Simply a Woman of Faith” and it has come alive for me even more, now that I know Pat personally.
In a short span of time, Pat has become a colleague, spiritual guide and most importantly my friend. I have no doubt that our meeting was a divine appointment.
- Sandra Bisceglio
Amazing Connection
| Pat and I met a few weeks ago, but it seems like we’ve been friends forever. My friend Mary Ann gave me Pat’s book after attending her retreat and said, “I feel strongly that the two of you need to meet one another. Can I bring her to your house on Monday?”
I read Pat’s book before we met. I loved her message and simple faith. As I waited for Pat and Mary Ann to arrive, I felt nervous and wondered what was going to happen during the visit and why God was putting us together. A few minutes before they arrived, I felt God encouraging me and wrapping me in a warm blanket of love. At that moment the music changed to my favorite piece, Amazing Grace sung by Carole King. I felt energy surge through my body, tears roll down my cheeks and I knew this visit would be divinely guided. |
| From the first moment I looked into Pat’s eyes, I felt the connection between us. During our visit, Pat asked me a question, “What is your book going to be about?” I searched my brain for answers. I had been thinking about writing a book for years, but had put the thought out of my head as I worked on my new career. Pat had no way of knowing I had this project tucked away in my head for so many years.
The next morning during my meditation I heard, “What are you going to write about?” I said, “What do I have to say that women have not already heard?” I immediately saw a slide show of all the events that happened in my life where my faith brought me through. I opened my eyes and started to write. It was amazing what came to me. The answer was there and I heard the message, “Just start to write, I will be with you. You are not alone.” I know Pat is in my life for a reason. I had been praying and asking God to show me the next step in my work. God sent Pat as a messenger to me. I listened, trusted and stepped out in faith and started writing my book. Not only have I started writing my book, but Pat and I are leading a women’s retreat at my home on Cape Cod in September. I’m grateful to Mary Ann for listening to her inner guidance and bringing Pat and I together. I’m grateful to Pat for her faith and dedication to her work which is so beautifully shared with us in her book, “Simply a Woman of Faith.” - Katherine Chaffee |
The Possibilities Are Endless With Spirit As Your Companion
A couple of months ago I read that the Dalai Lama was coming to Gillette Stadium in MA to do public teachings. At the end of the press release there was a number for the press contact. Without hesitating, I called, spoke with a very nice man and told him I wished to write an article about my recent travels to India to study with the Dalai Lama and also interview people at the New England event to include as well.
He was kind, but told me there were a limited number of press passes and that I would be in competition with the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine and other big media publications. He took my name and told me to send him a letter anyway. When I told him I wanted to bring a photographer along too, he laughed, but told me to send his info along as well.
I prayed and let it go. I thought if it was meant to be, it would be. I didn’t hearanything and assumed that I hadn’t been chosen. A few days before the event, I received an email congratulating me for being awarded a press pass inviting me to a special event to unveil a sacred tapestry from India and view the throne that the Dalai Lama will be speaking from.
I found my way into Boston where I was greeted by the organizers of the event. It seems they had passed my humble letter around and were quite taken by my intention to ask the Dalai Lama what an American could do to help the cause of Peace in the world as well as what I, as an individual, could do to help the cause of the Tibetan people.
It didn’t matter to them that I was representing myself instead of a big media company. They valued my honesty and integrity.
I learned many years ago that it’s easy to walk fearlessly in the world with Spirit as your companion. The possibilities are endless and every day becomes an adventure. The doors open when we walk in faith and trust God.
- Linda Hogan
You Are Loved
I sat down and cried when I opened the card and read the words, “You are Loved.” Pat had no idea that the words in a song saved my life several years ago at a very dark time in my life. I had reached my bottom and was ready to give up. Those three words, ‘You are Loved” touched me deeply and my spiritual journey of healing began.
It’s been a wonderful healing journey as I slowly found myself, my gifts and the God Power within. The love of God never ceases to amaze me and it continues to get better as I open myself to everyday miracles and God’s guidance.
The same day I received Pat’s card, I started my day by reading God’s message, “Always there for you.” I know very deeply God is always there for me by the miracles that happen in my life. Iam learning to let miracles find me.
Let me tell you my story and what happened the rest of the day. Several years ago, I tried to remortgage my home, but was denied by the banks because of bad credit. Last year, out of the clear blue, I received a letter in the mail from Wells Fargo bank offering me a lower mortgage rate. I applied and was accepted. Although it was a much better rate than I had, the only drawback was that it was an adjustable mortgage rate. Last week, I received a call from Well Fargo bank stating I was eligible for a 4.75% mortgage rate for a 30 year mortgage and it was a fixed rate. I couldn’t believe my ears when I sat down with the agent and he told me that I would not only have a fixed rate, but I would save $400 a month.
I felt so blessed and loved that God brought this to me. I wouldn’t have known this was possible if they hadn’t contacted me and offered me the deal. I left the bank flying high and feeling totally loved by God. And then to come home and find the card in the mailbox from Pat with the words, “You are loved.” I want to shout it from the rooftop, especially to those suffering or not feeling God’s love at this moment. “You are Loved, God is always there for you, just believe.”
- Mary DiSano
Remember The Magic
For over 30 years I have received an enormous amount of joy and healing from writing. Last year I noticed that my writing was becoming a bit flat and lacking “juice.” Although there are many classes here in the Bay Area for re-energizing one’s writing, none of them caught my soul’s attention.
One day I noticed a brochure from The International Women’s Writing Guild. It gave information about an early spring conference in Santa Cruz. My heart softened when I read the brochure even though I knew nothing about The International Women’s Writing Guild.
I emailed the IWWG director in New York and inquired about the conference. That inquiry led to a whole host of synchronistic events. I found out that one of the conference teachers lived less than two miles from me.
When I arrived in Santa Cruz, I noticed a woman from the same church I attend. It turned out that she was also one of the IWWG conference teachers. I had no idea that two of the three teachers for the weekend were directly connected to me when I picked up the brochure. During that weekend, my writing took on a new energy.
More unexpected blessings unfolded from that weekend. When I attended the March conference in Santa Cruz, I did not know that in June I would be flying back to New York for the annual IWWG weeklong writing conference, “Remember the Magic.” That conference, held on Skidmore campus in upstate NY, was awesome! Huge shifts took place within me and in my writing.
The gifts of the Skidmore experience are abundant. I got far more than I expected. The 420 women in attendance were present with their spirits, and this touched me deeply.
From that experience, my writing has taken on a fuller and richer energy. I find that my poetry is more real. I feel free to write about controversial issues that I had avoided in the past. My writing displays gut level feelings more openly. I was helped to “let it rip” and not hold back. My repertoire has become expansive in that I am writing in genres that I had not touched before. More than anything, Skidmore helped me find my own my gift of writing, and, now, I call myself a writer and poet.
- Louise Yahnian
Divine Guidance
My job as a Hospice Nurse has been very stressful over the past year. I didn’t feel stress working with my patients, but it was the management and negative environment that was sometimes unbearable. I worked 50+hours a week which didn’t include the 8 hours travel to and from work. I knew something had to give because I was just plain miserable and had no time for myself or my family.
Through prayer, meditation and changing my thinking, I visualized the perfect job because I knew that was what God wanted for me. I made the decision to find a new job although I had no idea what it would be or when. With the economy the way it is, I knew nursing jobs were not that easy to find.
While on vacation in September, I asked God for direction and guidance on what to do in regards to my job. I knew God would guide me and show me the way. I received a phone call that my employer was taken over by a different management company and there was a huge layoff at work. This affected about 20 people, but I was not included in the layoff. I felt really bad for my co-workers and couldn’t make sense out of the new management style, but it reaffirmed that I had to get out of there. I was devastated when I found out that my partner was fired while I was away. I threw my hands up in the air and said “ok God, you don’t have to hit me over the head, I get it.”
I made the decision to not go back to my job after my vacation even though I had financial concerns. We had two mortgages to pay and “our perfect tenant” had just informed us he had to leave.
I grieved during this time and sought out spiritual seminars and energy healing which helped me stay centered. I applied for several jobs, one of them in Hospice and the others out of Hospice. I continued to pray and have faith that God was leading me to the perfect job. I released my fears and stayed grateful to God for the peace I had even though my life was unsettled.
Through a series of events and a friend calling and asking me to speak to someone about her husband who was diagnosed with lung cancer, I knew that I wanted to continue as a Hospice Nurse.
The next day, the Hospice job I applied for called and asked me to come in for a 2nd interview. When I left I had that tingling good feeling in my body, which I believe is God’s presence. They offered me the job shortly after that which is more money and less hours. I am so grateful to God for always bringing me what I need and what I desire.
Right after that, I received an email from my tenant asking if the place was still available to rent. I jumped up and down like a kid and began to thank God in prayer. I am so grateful and rejoice in the miraculous life He has given me.
Peace and love and God’s blessings to all,
- Annie Hagan
October 14,2010 HOW TO HAVE FAITH THAT YOU WILL BE OK WHEN YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER LOSES A JOB
Has your faith been rocked since losing your job?
Do you feel angry, scared, depressed, anxious, worried, lost, embarassed, worthless, out of control, hurt, despair, or like a failure? You are not alone, these feelings are normal and to be expected. Join Pat Hastings in this interactive workshop and learn how to survive job loss and turn it into a magnificent opportunity. Knowing you are not alone gives you the courage to move forward and get on with the rest of your life. It takes work, discipline, perseverance and faith in yourself and a Power greater than yourself.
* Learn to navigate through all of your feelings and accept “what is.”
* Discover how to tame the “Not Good Enough Voice” & use affirmations to keep a positive state of mind.
* Explore the hidden benefits that will help you attract an even better job.
* Learn to change unhealthy thought patterns and unlimiting beliefs that keep you stuck.
WHERE: Changing Lives, 1308 Atwood Ave. Johnston, RI
WHEN: October 14, 2010 7-9pm
PRICE: $15
REGISTER: 401-490-1732
October 20, 2010 HOW TO HAVE FAITH THAT YOU WILL BE OK WHEN YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER LOSES A JOB
Has your faith been rocked since losing your job?
Do you feel angry, scared, depressed, anxious, worried, lost, embarassed, worthless, out of control, hurt, despair, or like a failure? You are not alone, these feelings are normal and to be expected. Join Pat Hastings in this interactive workshop and learn how to survive job loss and turn it into a magnificent opportunity. Knowing you are not alone gives you the courage to move forward and get on with the rest of your life. It takes work, discipline, perseverance and faith in yourself and a Power greater than yourself.
* Learn to navigate through all of your feelings and accept “what is.”
* Discover how to tame the “Not Good Enough Voice” & use affirmations to keep a positive state of mind.
* Explore the hidden benefits that will help you attract an even better job.
* Learn to change unhealthy thought patterns and unlimiting beliefs that keep you stuck.
WHERE: Dragonfly Gift and Book Store, 877 County Street, Somerset, Ma
WHEN: October 20, 2010 7-9pm
PRICE: $15
REGISTER: 508-689-4073
OCTOBER 28,2010 HOW TO HAVE FAITH THAT YOU WILL BE OK WHEN YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER LOSES THEIR JOB
Has your faith been rocked since losing your job?
Do you feel angry, scared, depressed, anxious, worried, lost, embarassed, worthless, out of control, hurt, despair, or like a failure? You are not alone, these feelings are normal and to be expected. Join Pat Hastings in this interactive workshop and learn how to survive job loss and turn it into a magnificent opportunity. Knowing you are not alone gives you the courage to move forward and get on with the rest of your life. It takes work, discipline, perseverance and faith in yourself and a Power greater than yourself.
* Learn to navigate through all of your feelings and accept “what is.”
* Discover how to tame the “Not Good Enough Voice” & use affirmations to keep a positive state of mind.
* Explore the hidden benefits that will help you attract an even better job.
* Learn to change unhealthy thought patterns and unlimiting beliefs that keep you stuck.
WHERE: Healing Hearts Center of RI, 1542 Main Street, W.Warwick, RI
WHEN: October 28, 2010 7-9pm
PRICE: $15
REGISTER: 401-615-2423
May 14, 2011 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH FORGIVENESS AND PLAY
Is there an area in your life that you feel stuck or blocked?
Do you want to develop a relationship with your inner self and your Higher Power?
Do you have a difficult time forgiving yourself and others?
Join Pat Hastings in this transformational 4 hour workshop on learning how to forgive and transform your life through play. Come and celebrate YOU and give yourself permission to express yourself, lighten up, enjoy and connect with your playful self.
This is an experiential workshop with specific exercises that will guide you through the process of forgiveness. The natural consequence of forgiveness is to discover an inner freedom and peace. You will leave the workshop feeling lighter, freer and more playful. The workshop closes with an opportunity to be creative and play through dance, “dress up” and singing.
Connect with other like-minded spiritual women in a safe environment who also desire a closer relationship with the Divine and who recognize the need for forgiveness in their lives.
WHERE: Leap of Faith
170 Arrow Head Rd.
Dighton, Ma 02715
WHEN: January 22,2010 1:00-5:00 PM
PRICE: $60
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