The Prosperity Podcast

We all make assumptions regularly. Some of our assumptions are rational and deliberate. Some are unconscious and reflexive. Some are instinctive. Some are merely habitual. Whatever the source of our assumptions, we must examine them because very often, these ingrained habitual viewpoints are limiting not just our view of the world but our possibilities for prosperity and accomplishment as well. In a dualistic material world, there seems to be no absolute truth but there can be certainty. ...more

Kenji Kumara of Seattle offers an amazing opening, healing and realization technique which he calls Quantum Light Weaving (http://uantumlightweaving.com/). We were fortunate to be able to talk with Kenji about his technique during his recent visit to Sacramento.  Listen, learn and enjoy. At the end of the show, there is a guided meditation.  To just access the meditation alone, please go to the link on the sidebar. Our musical guest this week wants us to plug their band…   

Julia relates romantic tales from the South Pacific and shows how to encounter new opportunities by opening your heart and mind to the bounty and beauty of our world.

Many times in our lives we have significant setbacks in our attempts to achieve our goals.  These losses can be in many forms such as the loss of a loved one or a job.  We might suffer from diseases, a relationship disaster or societal prejudice.  People often get in trouble with the law or have substance abuses problems or traffic accidents.  The list of ways in which we can suffer is, unfortunately, endless.  But in all cases, we can apply the principles of faith and the spiritual masters...more

In the dictionary there are 4 definitions for meditation.  Briefly, to contemplate, to focus, to plan or as a mental exercise to increase spiritual awareness.  If you combine those, you have what we mean by meditation.  Using your mind effectively to enhance your life.   The famous story about Archimedes shouting Eureka for finding the solution to his problem after relaxing in the bath illustrates the point we wish to make here.  However we train or trick the mind into a state of relaxe...more

One thing we’ve emphasized at the Prosperity Podcast is that The Law of Attraction is mastered through practice, reptition and positive habits. Yet, many of us who pay attention to new age mainstays such as vision boards and treasure boxes, neglect the most basic of our every day practices. To pick our words carefully and pick the thoughts that we care to express with even greater care. There’s a reason that many monks take vows of silence. When you have to listen to yourself,...more

It’s time for an anniversary edition of the Prosperity Podcast.  It’s a simple trip down memory lane for Julia and myself.  The next year will be bigger and better but for now just join us in celebrating the lessons learned and the progress made in completing our first year.

It’s a cliche that we hear often.  Go with the flow.  Barry Stevens in her rembrance of Gestalt therapy pioneer Fritz Perls writes “Don’t Push the River”.  Bob Dylan sings: “But this ‘ol river keeps on rollin’, though.  No matter what gets in the way and which way the wind does blow, and as long as it does I’ll just sit here, and watch the river flow”.  It’s one thing to be smart enough to not resist this powerful flow. It’s ...more

Everyone desires an abundant and prosperous life.  But many of us hold onto beliefs in the scarcity of supply.  Whether it’s the belief that abundance simply does not exist, that it’s not for us, that a penny saved is a penny earned — and a penny is not all that much… these deep rooted, inherited, beliefs can be sabotaguing our efforts to take full advantage of the Law of Attraction.  It’s time to let go of the old, embrace positive and constructive change.  T...more

We’ve all experienced it.  The friend who has more complaints than compliments.  The relative who calls only when disaster strikes.  The co-worker whose car breaks down everyday.  How do we respond to those who bring a constant stream of negatives into our lives?  We suggest the best way is to cultivate an attitude of positive expectation, compassion and love.  No action is necesary, just listening with an open heart and an even more open mind.

With apologies to the Doobie Brothers for mangling their album title, there is an important point to be made.  If we want to live a life of prosperity, we cannot allow our minor vices to become ingrained habits or even addictions.  Every saint has sufferred from moments of depression, fear and isolation.  And, in my case, I am no saint.  By being conscious of our behavior and the feelings that motivate that behavior we are making positive steps to living a healthy, prosperous and fulfil...more

Julia introduced me to the Maroi healers a year ago.  These are large boned jocular people who travel around the world causing extreme pain in the name of health.  Their techniques, insights, wisdom and history go back thousands of years.  They are survivors and in the present they thrive.  Learn how they view the world, the universe, illness and disease and most of all Prosperity

It’s a cliche that we hear often.  Go with the flow.  Barry Stevens in her rembrance of Gestalt therapy pioneer Fritz Perls writes “Don’t Push the River”.  Bob Dylan sings: “But this ‘ol river keeps on rollin’, though.  No matter what gets in the way and which way the wind does blow, and as long as it does I’ll just sit here, and watch the river flow”.  It’s one thing to be smart enough to not resist this powerful flow. It’s ...more

The First Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees the citizens of this country free speech.  Yet, despite our public guarantee that we will not be prosecuted for expressing our opinions, many of us censor ourselves privately feeling that what we have to say is of little or no worth.  And if our speech has no outlet, the very ideas that need expression will die or find outlet in ways that are truly harmful to ourselves and possibly others.  Being genuine, non-judgemental, non-blaming and d...more

Everyone desires an abundant and prosperous life.  But many of us hold onto beliefs in the scarcity of supply.  Whether it’s the belief that abundance simply does not exist, that it’s not for us, that a penny saved is a penny earned — and a penny is not all that much… these deep rooted, inherited, beliefs can be sabotaguing our efforts to take full advantage of the Law of Attraction.  It’s time to let go of the old, embrace positive and constructive change.  T...more

This week’s topic is tantra yoga.   When Julia suggested that we cover this for Valentine’s day, I blushed and balked and then asked the simple question – How does this relate to Prosperity.  Her answer was quite simple,  Yogic union with the divine, whether physically, meditatively or sexually brings joy and fulfillment into our lives.  What greater prosperity is there than that?

Do you spend time and energy hiding past mistakes or personal flaws?  Do you hide them by egotistically bragging about your possessions?  Is it because you believe that you will be rejected or scorned if the truth came out?  Learn to let go of self-judgement and you will be free to express your true talents and abilities.  Let go of self-judgement and you will be more open and accepting of others.  This is truly liberating.  Accept yourself and others — warts and all.

It has often been said that people have a comfort zone.   It’s like a thermostat.  Our accomplishments and our wealth stay at the same level.  It’s the level of our expectation and our self-image.  To achieve more success and prosperity, you have to move yourself to the next level.  Wishing or imaging it is not enough.  Sometimes, you must force yourself by commiting to something or someone larger than your current reality.  This is risky business but if you want change, thi...more

There are many things that can make us happy - for a while.  But the things that build lasting happiness come from within.  Cultivating positive attitudes of faith, love, charity and hope build our connection and ultimately our self-confidence.  Raise your happiness set point by deliberate and conscious thought and action starting here, starting now.  

Travel and vacations are not just a benefit of prosperity but a fundamental cause as well.  It is important for us to have rest and recreation to keep our bodies and brains functioning at their highest level.  But it is also important to open our hearts and our minds to experience love, acceptance and new experiences.  Both of these ways help our world and our possibilities expand.   Even if the only trips you make are business trips, you can still look around and find out what your des...more

For millions of Americans, the New Year is the height of the football season with bowl and playoff games filling stadiums and TV schedules.  Do you ever get worried while watching a game that maybe there will be a fumble or an interception or the other team will complete a long drive and steal the game away from the one you’re rooting for?  Of course, you do.  That’s the thrill of sports.  The highs of victory and the lows of defeat and the challenge of the game.  But in our dai...more

It’s sometimes hard to think of serving others when our own lives are less than ideal. It is important to remember that we are all connected and that acts of the heart are propogated through our lives and return to us many times over. No matter how hard it may seem, we must find ways to express our gratitude, appreciation and connectedness even in small ways. It’s not just doing unto others. It’s creating a world where our arms are always open and generosity abounds.

Just some quick thoughts on things you can do to make your personal and financial life better as you start the New Year.  We’ll have our next regular show on Thursday.   Happy New Year to all our listeners.

We start with a quote from Napoleon Hill about the power of faith to overcome all obstacles and keep you grounded and optimistic in your search for abundance.   Faith is a state of mind that can be created and nurtured by practice and belief.  Faith builds confidence and continuity.  It is the quality that is the soul of all outstanding achievement.  Hear more now

The creating of a prosperous life stems from the ability to take confident and decisive action.  If we both listen to and speak the truth, this helps our ability enormously.  We can see the world as it is and perform actions consistent with this view.  We will know that we have been considerate of the true needs of others and we will not have to waste energy on looking over our shoulder because of past incongruencies.   Hear how important it is to speak the truth in all things.

When the holiday season rolls around, we are overwhelmed with parties, prepartions and shopping, shopping, shopping.  It’s no wonder that our tempers and patience often give out along with our checking accounts.  But the practice of love, patience and presence can not only bring back sanity to what should be a joyous season but also take you to a new level of intimacy, understanding and appreciation.  Doubtful?  it’s worth a try.

There is so much that we feel we must do in our modern lives.  Our jobs, families and interests all compete for our time.  Commuting eats up precious hours of each day and for what?  Maybe it’s time to slacken our pace a bit and find that when we take time to smell the roses we actually notice and enjoy them.  Live life to the fullest by doing less!  It’s easier to enjoy the Prosperity that you already have instead of hurrying after what you may never possess.

Intuition is a neglected aspect of our personalities in the hustle-bustle world we live in.   We need to be quiet and go inside to get in touch with our true selves and the messages that our faith in God and the universe will bring us.  Celebrate Thanksgiving knowing they were all devinely created, blessed and most of all inspired.

It’s pretty easy to imagine a new house or new car.  Just pick-up a magazine or watch a TV ad and you are presented with a vivid image.  Most advertising attempts to attach an emotion to a product to make it more compelling.  There’s a reason for the attractive models in ads for fish sticks and deodorant.  To achieve your own goals and desires, try to see yourself feeling the emotion that accomplishment will bring.  Too intangible?  Not to worry, Julia and I show you the way to...more

The Law of Attraction will attract to you whatever you think of most be it positive or negative.  Like a child cleaning his room, we all tend to ignore the negatives and sweep them under the rug.  Have you had your annual medical check-up or done a breast self-exam?   Do you think you can just put off dealing with something in the hope it might just “go away”?   Sorry to say, the magic of life is in the Yin-Yang cycle of opposites - the dark circle in the midst of light.  To b...more

The Law of Attraction is all about CREATING the life you desire.  Let it create opportunities for you.  In this week’s show, we talk about how you can take advantage of the opportunities you create.  Visualizing and feeling what you most desire is just the start;  you must move into decisive and committed action to manifest your dreams.  You may have a ticket for your dream vacation but if you don’t show up at the airport you’ll only be holding disappointment.  Get on boa...more

The Law of Attraction states that what you think about most manifests in your life.  This is true for negatives as well as postiives.  People with friends and a robust support system have a much better chance of staying on the Positive side of the ledger and realizing not just what they want most in their lives but what is truly healthiest and most fulfilling.  But like most things related to success, it’s not something we learn in school.  Come tune in to a short lesson that will rea...more

Okay, so we probably talked about this before but it’s so very important it deserves repetition.   One of the main reasons that people fail to accomplish their goals or make significant progress in their lives is, quite simply, that they give up.  Knowing when and how to keep on keeping on is a fundamental skill.  Knowing that part of your mission in life requires the unglamorous task of simply showing up can bring hope during the dark days of discouragement. Download Standard Podcas...more

Julia and I take advantage of my jet lag and just tell stories about the big events in our lives the past week.  My sister-in-law’s wedding, in Taiwan, and Julia’s 50th birthday blowout at Sierra Hot Springs.   Some lessons are learned and advice given but mostly we just celebrate the variety of experience that comes from staying alive and connected to friends and family. Download Standard Podcasts

Julia had a psychic reading in England.  She discovered that she still has issues of self-worth that are holding her back.  We discuss these and find that almost all of us have the same issues going.  Do we love ourselves, as we are, enough to be true to our inner visions; to stand-up for what is most valueable; to be proud of our accomplishments no matter how they compare to others?   Listen in.  When we truly value ourselves, we can accomplish more and gain greater prosperity. Downloa...more

Julia’s back from England and Italy and helps extend my work on letting go.  New ideas and insights for the boat anchor that keeps our prosperity ship from sailing at full-speed.  It’s our attachments that do it.  Attachments to relationships, attachments to our idea of what is fair and just, attachments to objects that have outlived their usefulness.   What can you clear out of your life today?  Listen for some great stories and inspiration. Download Standard Podcasts

This weeks subject is Letting Go.  We can go through all the deliberate steps to prosperity but if we become anxious about the outcome, we will create negative energy that will destroy much of our hard worn progress.  In the first of two shows on the subject, I introduce the idea that there are ways to let go of our attachment to outcome and to replace it with positive, constructive, spiritual and harmonious actions.  You can have your cake and eat it too, without indigestion. Download Stand...more

Creativity is the essential energy of the universe.  Every one of us is a creative being whether we feel we are or not.  Julia and I talk about recognizing, valuing, developing and exercising your creativity to bring more joy into your life and help you align with the Law of Attraction.  This show is a little shorter than usual.  As a bonus, on our website only, I include a reading of a wonderful success story from a used, out of print, cookbook, I found last year in an antique store in Fo...more

I was touched the other day by a story about a couple who have had no success in conceiving a child.  They have spent countless hours and dollars on the medical side of the equation.  According to the Law of Attraction, what you think of most is supposed to manifest in your life.  But, in this case, despite large quantities of time and money, there are no results.  Could it be that the Law of Attraction doesn’t really work? That it’s just some new age version of wishful thinking?...more

The I-Ching’s most famous verse simply says “Perserverance Furthers”.  Often the difference between the man who fails and the one who succeeds is simply that one kept trying.  There’s the famous myth about the mouse who falls into a vat of cream.  He cannot get out but he keeps trying and soon his feeble paddling has turned the cream into solid butter that allows him to hop out of the bucket.  Let’s hope our efforts are more rewarding but simply showing-up is a ...more

We live in a world of email and cell phones.  People walk down the street seemingly talking to themselves.  Couples share lives but often are like ships that pass in the night.  Even when we do spend quality time with people who are important to us, it’s often interrupted by phone calls or “You’ve Got Mail” or I’ve just got to finish this one last thing.  This week, Julia talks about how important it is to be present in all that you do.  This applies whether it...more

Two nearly universal questions that need to be answered in the affirmative for a relationship to work involve equality and trust.   We answer two questions from listeners that ask about precisely these two issues.  Building a relationship of equals with trust will build a good marriage or friendship but it’s also necessary for building a successful mastermind (or any) group to bring you closer to material prosperity as well.  Learn about flexible equality and learn how trust starts in ...more

Almost of all of us have a love or relationship that turned wrong.  It may just be the kid who stole our lunch money in 1st grade or as painful as a bitterly contested divorce.  The problem is that if we carry around our hurt or anger regarding these past events, we are blocking our receiving in the present.  Letting go and moving on is our motto for today.  Julia will guide you through an exercise that will let you do just that and in a few short minutes and one Podcast, you are on your wa...more

We continue on our relationship series.  Julia guides you through 3 simple but effective exercises The first helps you define your relationship needs.  Then she helps you clarify what love really means to you.  She then helps you identify the personal beliefs and attitudes you might have that block the path to a positive and empowering relationship.  It is the law of attraction at work.  You focus on and identify your true needs and your most desirable partner and that is what the univ...more

Maybe many of us have the cart before the horse.   Often we lament that if we only had the money we could be happier or more attractive or have a better life.  A better life starts here and now with inner work.  Healthy attitudes and an engaging personality will attract prosperity and bring the most enjoyment  at your current financial level.  Sexual energy, awareness and magnetism can be cultivated and utilized to start attracting the kind of people that share our enthusiasms.  But, as i...more

When working with the Law of Attraction, we want to have positive personalities and attitudes in order to attract truly beneficial results into our life.  The old adage, “Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it” is still very much true.  Having a positive and loving personality is something you develop for yourself.  Not only will it make your current relationships healthier and more worthwhile but it will help attract positive and valuable people into your life bringin...more

Back from vacation and eager to take up where we left off.  Julia and I discuss how you can find a grounded center from which you can contact your highest spiritual self and make great decisions in your life.  Also, contacting your spiritual center can make for a more magnetic personality and shift the law of attraction and prosperity into high gear. Download Standard Podcasts

This episode has good sound quality but it’s a little ragged as I’m in a rush to get off to France for our dream vacation.  Because of this there will be no show the week of July 4th.   But we’ll be back the week after. We continue where we left off last week.  Learning how to build on your positive qualities and minimize your perceived negatives.  Julia talks about filling your entire being with positive energy.  Now who wouldn’t be in love with that? Download Sta...more

We move into an imporant area that not only contributes to our ultimate wealth and prosperity but is a necessary condition for enjoying our new found abundance.  Julia and I discuss how to build positive and loving relationships starting with the person you know the best — yourself.  Download Standard Podcasts

Ira goes solo this week as Julia is traveling in Bonaire.  Decision making can be tough and I examine it from many points of view and hope to make the process easier and more powerful.  As you will see, the Law of Attraction demands that we make firm, clear, prompt decisions.  Here’s how. Download Standard Podcasts

This week Julia discusses Feng Shui. There are so many things in our home that block our energy from leaky faucets to forgotten leftovers. Paying attention to these and other details can bring order and renewed energy and happiness to our daily lives. The nine areas of the Feng Shui Bagua are wealth, fame, relationships, family, health, creativity, self-awareness, career and travel. There are many variations on this basic idea but Julia gets you started with her usual no-nonsense pragmatism....more

This week Julia presents some very practical tasks that we all need to pay attention to in our daily lives.  As promised here is the list: 1) Collect money and items owed 2) Maintain your integrity is money transactions 3) Pay back your debts, taxes, loans …. 4) Consolidate current debt and credit cards, cut those cards to bits 5) Review your insurance coverage 6) Make sure you have a current will and/or living trust 7) Make a Budget and STICK to it. These and many other practical items ...more

Sad to say that we all have made mistakes in our financial lives. It might be a theft, even a petty one, it might be a failure to repay a friend, it might be being victimized financially. There are many forms that financial guilt can take and they can block us from allowing the flow of prosperity to enter our lives. We discuss a few of them with our usual irreverent approach and hopefully nudge everyone further along the road to personal and financial freedom. In the next week, I will be rev...more

We continue where we left off last week talking about your beliefs and attitudes towards receiving and spending money.  Julia asks 7 penetrating and surprising questions to challenge your status quo.  We have our usual anecdotes and stories about how to and how not to work the law of attraction.  Look for a revised website soon with more book, travel and music offers. Download Standard Podcasts

Julia’s Back and ready with some hard hitting questions.  I know because she got me to reveal a self-limiting attitude in the middle of the show.  We all can benefit from answering the questions she asks, so keep pencil and paper handy.  Even if you are listening during exercise or in the car, go back later and work the questions in writing.  You will never be the same again.  I know that I’ve targeted my limiting attitude for “cleansing”.  Also, this week, I am ad...more

Hi all.  We’re still suffering from schedule catch-up after Julia’s travels.  This weeks episode is again excerpted from the talk she gave recently.   It was a working seminar and there are exercises and prayers during the talk.  As Julia notes, some of these exercises are best done with a “buddy”.  By speaking your commitments, you give them more energy and help to follow through on them.  Your buddy can be your spouse or your “Mastermind Group” (more...more

Julia’s just back in the states after her Yoga trip to Bali and Hong Kong.  She gets to rest this week while I go to where this all started and excerpt the first part of her live workshop.  We will back next week with new episodes on prosperity.  We have arranged for a special guest to be