Are the voices in my

head guardian angels

or spirit guides?

How do I know if I

can trust them?

Do I have to do what

they tell me to do?

How can I know if

they are good or evil?

What if I’m crazy?

Voices

Divinity or Insanity?

answers these questions

and more

40 of Skye Thomas’ most popular articles have been brought together to create this magical book.  Give it as a gift to someone going through a rough time to show them

your love and support.  Give

it to your teenagers as a series of life lessons to help them get through the difficulties of becoming adults.  Give it to yourself as a reminder that

you have what it takes to

get through the dramas that

life throws your way.  

When All Else Fails,

Find Your Heart’s Song and Sing Louder!

is one of those pick-me-ups

that you can rely on to always be there like a good friend ready to cheer you up on a cloudy day.

Who can I trust with

my heart?

What type of person

is naturally

compatible with me?

Who will love me for

who I am on the inside?

Who is naturally loyal

and faithful?

Why Do I Keep Falling

in Love With the

Wrong People?

answers these questions

and more

How can I stop the

negative self-talk from ruining my life?

How can I conquer my negativity and become a naturally positive person?

Why am I so fearful

of trying new things?

How can I improve

my self-esteem?

Beyond the Inner Critic

answers these questions

and more

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November 2nd, 2009

Looking Up

Good morning,

I just nodded off for a moment while sitting at my desk and September and October disappeared.  I think I might be turning into Rip Van Winkle!  How much time would pass if I curled up with a book and took a nap?

take care,

Skye Thomas

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This Week's News of Interest:

November 2009 Horoscopes

The new batch of full-length horoscopes were sent out to the subscribers on the 20th.  The mini-versions and free previews were loaded on the website too.  The Guiding Star went out on the 25th.  If you did not receive whichever copy you are signed up for... please send a note telling us which mailing list you are on and we will resend it to you.

Here are the links for those of you who like to read the forecasts online...

Aries November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Taurus November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Gemini November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Cancer November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Leo November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Virgo November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Libra November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Scorpio November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Sagittarius November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Capricorn November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Aquarius November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

Pisces November 2009 Monthly Horoscope

2010 Overviews

We posted free 2010 Overviews to the website.  They discuss the main trends and themes for each of the zodiac signs in the upcoming year.  You can also order personalized versions of these overviews if you like.

Zodiac Signs in Love

We added a little page for each of the 12 zodiac signs explaining why we fall in love with each of them.  Check them out when you get a chance...

Aries in Love

Taurus in Love

Gemini in Love

Cancer in Love

Leo in Love

Virgo in Love

Libra in Love

Scorpio in Love

Sagittarius in Love

Capricorn in Love

Aquarius in Love

Pisces in Love

Quote of the Week:

If people knew how hard I worked at my art, they would not consider me a genius. - Michelangelo

Success is a lousy teacher.  It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates

A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. - William Shedd

Feature Article of the Week:

Top Seven Reasons NOT to Put Your

Self-Esteem in Someone Else's Hands

We've all heard wonderful heartwarming stories of the underdog winning the day because someone else believed in them so much that they were able to overcome their own self-doubt in order to go the extra mile and succeed at some goal or dream they had been putting off.  Those stories are beautiful and inspirational, however in reality they are also few and far between.  I would never advocate turning a cheerleader's love and support away, but I do think you are foolish if you sit around waiting for someone else to encourage, uplift, and inspire you towards your greatest moments.  The reasons why are as follows:

1. Most people are too self-obsessed.  We often tell ourselves that if only someone would notice how gifted we are, then we would feel more confident about sharing those gifts.  The fact that nobody has noticed yet does not mean that you do not have gifts, nor does it mean that the world would not benefit from you sharing them.  It just means that they are not paying attention.

2. Most people are not properly trained in mental health issues.  If you are suffering from extremely low self-esteem, most of the people in your immediate family and social circles will not be equipped with the proper know-how needed to get you to see what gifts you do have to offer.  Sometimes it takes more than a good friend or a self-help book to get you past whatever traumas and dramas that caused you to lose your self-confidence in the first place.

3. Misery loves company.  Most of the time, you will find that if you try to talk to someone about your low self-worth, they will simply commiserate with you rather than get you to turn your opinion of yourself around.  The next thing you know, you are both crying in your beer together about what losers you have turned out to be.  Once in awhile, both people will agree to cheer each other on to higher levels of accomplishment, but not usually.

4. Envy can cause people to try to hold others back.  We all know that those green eyes of jealousy turn up whether we like it or not.  There are plenty of insecure and less talented people who would rather not see you succeed because then their own failures become all too obvious to them.  As long as you are just some random nobody, then they can feel better about being a random nobody too.

5. Control and domination is another factor that keeps people from encouraging us.  Many dysfunctional families will sabotage each other in order to make sure that nobody breaks free from the chains of hell that the family has agreed to.  The more abusive the family dynamic the more likely they are to do whatever it takes to stop you from even recognizing your talents.  Unless you are going to get rich from your talent and they are going to use you for your money, they often will not encourage you whatsoever.  If anything, they will hammer you with more negativity than the situation warrants until they convince you to give up altogether.

6. Assumed biases are often used to discount our cheerleaders' belief in us.  How many mothers have told their teenagers that they were extremely talented only to have their encouragement ignored because it is assumed that the mother is simply prejudiced and that her opinion does not really count?  This is a common event among close friends and family.  We simply assume that they are just saying nice things because they love us and that they really do not mean it or they are not qualified to make a proper assessment of our level of talent.

7. Passion is not as transferable as we would like it to be.  You can have an entire auditorium full of people clapping, cheering, and stomping in excitement because they believe that you are capable of putting on a great show to entertain them, but that does not necessarily mean that their passion for your music is going to register within your heart and soul.  You may simply feel that you are being pressured into something you are not ready for.  Somewhere deep down inside of you there has to be the belief that yes you can do this otherwise all of the cheerleaders in the world are not going to change the situation.

The truth is that as wonderful as our cheerleaders are, they cannot give us self-esteem.  It is called self-esteem, not other-esteem, spouse-esteem, parental-esteem, or friend-esteem.  Nobody can hand it to you or tell you where to find it.  You have to build it, earn it, create it, and nurture it from somewhere inside of yourself.  A teacher handing a blue ribbon to a child just for showing up is not going to give that child real self-esteem and the same goes for adults.  Regardless of your age, gender, educational background or whatever, you will have to start with baby steps and work your way up the esteem ladder.  With each little accomplishment, you add another layer of can-do-attitude.  Cheerleaders are a blessing but they are not the real source of self-esteem.  

If you know deep down in your soul that you have a hidden undeveloped talent calling at your heart, then it is up to you to bring that gift to the surface.  You are the one who will have to study, practice, and hone your craft.  You are the one who will have to face competitors, nay-sayers, and critics.  You are the one who has to climb and fight your way to the top of your industry.  You are the one who is making a name for yourself.  It's your gift, not theirs.  It's your self-esteem, not theirs.  Don't give your personal power away and don't expect others to simply hand it to you either.

Need someone to talk to about life's challenges?  Skye Thomas is available for life coaching.

Copyright 2005, Skye Thomas, Tomorrow's Edge

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Skye Thomas is the CEO of Tomorrow’s Edge, an Internet leader in inspiring leaps of faith.  She became a writer in 1999 after twenty years of studying personal growth, motivation, soulmates, self-esteem, parenting, spirituality, metaphysics, family dynamics, dating, and astrology.  Her books, articles, and astrological forecasts have inspired people of all ages and faiths to recommit themselves to the pursuit of happiness.  To read more of her articles, previews of her books, and her astrology forecasts, go to www.TomorrowsEdge.net.  To read more about Skye and to sign up to receive one or more of her free newsletters, go to www.SkyeThomas.com.  

 

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