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\"\"<\/a>This is post 76 in my series on the Law of Attraction in Action. You CAN use your power to attract all that you need. I do it every day! Read the posts in this series<\/a> to see how.<\/p>\n

Are you enjoying your life, thoroughly and completely wherever you are, every day? Most people I speak with don\u2019t seem to. It\u2019s so easy to get caught up in doing what you\u2019re supposed to do\u2014working, doing chores at home, obligatory visits to family, trying to keep up with email, etc. The pursuit of happiness can become just an effort to get through the day and get as much done as possible. Eventually you fall into habits that are practical but don\u2019t make you feel good.<\/p>\n

Pleasure can take a back seat to getting it all done. Yet it\u2019s pleasure that attracts the best kind of life!<\/span><\/p>\n

I realized lately that I\u2019ve been forgetting to make room for lots of pleasure in my life\u2014every day. I have fun sometimes, but have been so immersed in my writing that I\u2019m alone more than I used to be. I do enjoy being solo and get a lot of pleasure from having time to write for many uninterrupted hours. But, I realized recently that I need more balance. I haven\u2019t been attracting as many new and pleasurable opportunities because I\u2019m not seeking the kind of pleasure into my life that I used to have.<\/p>\n

Getting into too many daily routines puts your life on autopilot. Like me, you can forget to do what it takes to make doing everything pleasurable. <\/span><\/p>\n

I realized I needed to recapture my pleasure in daily life! People are surprised to hear this since I say how much I love my life. This is very true! I\u2019m blessed beyond measure. But I\u2019ve also gotten into some ruts that need to be fixed. You know what ruts in the road can do to your car if you keep driving over them. Life ruts can do something similar to the path you\u2019re trying to follow.<\/p>\n

Getting into ruts diverts your attention and energy from what you\u2019d like to be your life\u2019s purpose and from having the most pleasure you can.<\/span><\/p>\n

I want LOTS of pleasure in my life! As I took stock of why I\u2019m not getting enough, I decided to take a huge step. I recently mentioned that I registered for the Mastery program at Mama Gena\u2019s School of Womanly Arts<\/a>. Her program focuses on having as much pleasure as is possible. Happy and satisfied people attract a lot more happiness and satisfaction. I want more pleasure! I deserve more pleasure! And I intend to attract it!<\/p>\n

When you fall into ruts, it\u2019s important to do what you can to bring more pleasure into your life<\/span>!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always been the kind of person who has fun doing whatever I\u2019m involved in. Having a smile and cheerful attitude makes for more pleasurable interactions in my travels. When I had a day job, I loved to joke and bring goodies in to share with colleagues. I play music and dance while cleaning in my apartment. Music is a great way to bring in more pleasure! But my rut left me wanting more. Mama Gena\u2019s Mastery program seemed like the best way for me to shake things up in my life. I\u2019ve wanted to take the Mastery for years, but didn\u2019t because it\u2019s expensive, even with my deeep discount for registering early.<\/p>\n

But, as Mama Gena points out, what better investment can you make than one in yourself!?!<\/span><\/p>\n

So I dove in and registered. The Mastery encourages pleasure and allowing yourself pleasure, which tells the Universe you want pleasurable circumstance. Mama Gena\u2019s concept of pleasure extends to attracting good health and great income earning situations. The underlying component for attracting everything you want is mastering the art of giving yourself as much pleasure as possible. This is how I want to live. I see things on the program that are way out of my comfort zone (in the rut I live in) but I\u2019m determined to conquer it all!<\/p>\n

How often do you refer to your life as pleasurable??<\/span><\/p>\n

Mine is happy and I\u2019m content. But, I haven’t been consciously looking for ways to make everything more pleasurable. Doing so will attract more pleasure. When you focus on pleasure you get more! Pleasure puts you into a mindset to attract more goodies. When you\u2019re feeling happy, there are less negative thoughts to impede your desires. Putting out your intentions with a smile is so much more effective than forcing them out as you fight negatives. I encourage you to be VERY conscious as you go about each day. Look for ways to give yourself more. Be creative about looking for ways to bring more pleasure into your life. What small things can you add to attract more pleasure?<\/p>\n

\u2022\tGo out for lunch with a friend instead of eating a sandwich at your desk at work.
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\u2022\tTake a dancercize type of class at the gym instead of always doing a monotonous machine.
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\u2022\tTalk to the ingredients about what a nice day it is when you\u2019re cooking. \ud83d\ude42
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\u2022\tSay positive affirmations about what a pleasurable life you have?
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\u2022\tGet out more where you can meet new people, like volunteering, going to networking events, or whatever rocks your pleasure.
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\u2022\tHave a few rounds on a swing in the playground without a child on your lap.
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\u2022\tSmile at everyone you can. Flirt when you can!
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\u2022\tPut your foot down on working too much overtime and use the extra time for your joy.<\/p>\n

Find your pleasure points\u2014anything that feels good or brings a smile to your face\u2014and work them! I start Mama Gena\u2019s Mastery program the weekend of March 20th and will share some of my experiences here. Meanwhile I \u2018m reading her book, Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts : Using the Power of Pleasure to Have Your Way with the World<\/a>. The more pleasure you allow into your life, the more you\u2019ll attract. Have a good time living your life!<\/span> Smiles beget more smiles and makes life a joy to experience. No more just passing time everyone! That\u2019s what I did as a DoorMat and I felt comatose from lack of pleasure. Now I\u2019m going to indulge. Will keep you posted on what happen!<\/p>\n

Join me! Look for every way you can to bring more pleasure into your life.<\/span> That how we empowered people should live!<\/p>\n

See all the Law of Attraction in Action Series.<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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