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This is a photo of the window ledge near my bathroom vanity. Take a look. What do you notice? The city lights, a cute, but plastic bamboo plant, a singing bowl, and a ring, right? This isn't a trick question —promise. If you spotted all those things it's because you were in an actively present state of mind, with no filter going off in your head about what 'should' or 'shouldn't be' in this area. The other night as I got ready to dress for my birthday outing, I spent a good 15- 20 minutes spinning around between my bathroom and bedroom trying to find that ring. It was "hiding in plain view. " The phrase "Hiding in Plain View or Plain Sight" is idiomatic. It means: To be unnoticeable, by staying visible in a setting that masks presence. What is it about this setting on the ledge that "masked the ring's presence?" I mean, there are only (3) three things on the window sill. ME! MY THINKING was masking the ring's presence. It's this same phenomenon that keeps us from being in full receipt and allowance of the very things we wish, pray, and strive for. Researchers have different names for this phenomenon: Scotomas / mental blind spots, Inattentional blindness, or perceptual blindness — It results from a lack of attention rather than any vision defects or deficits. When it becomes impossible to attend to all the stimuli in a given situation, a temporary "blindness" effect can occur, as individuals fail to see unexpected but often salient objects or stimuli.[1] [Wikipedia source for more: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inattentional_blindness ] Plainly: It's the reason people often miss seeing (or hearing ) what’s right in front of them. Sometimes it’s opportunities. Sometimes it’s threats. Sometimes it's a ring sitting on a window sill. In my case, I keep my jewelry in very specific places in my room so I won't lose them. I trained myself to not take jewelry in the bathroom, so nothing would ever accidentally get bumped, or dropped down a drain. These are great intentions, but not absolutes. The night I was dressing to go out I'd already put on my ring and then while in the bathroom for "final mirror checks" I decided to put on some new lotion. I took the ring OFF and sat it on the window sill. Then I got a text that my friends were on the way (distraction and focus pulled) On my way out I noticed I wasn't wearing the ring anymore. The hunt began. WHY DIDN'T YOU JUST RETRACE YOUR STEPS, JANETTE? I did. When your brain is telling you there is 'no way' something can be true... your senses align with that. Somehow it doesn’t register. That's how you form a mental blind spot. Beliefs are powerful. They limit what we can or don’t see. They filter our perceptions and they are always in motion. One of my coaching mentors, Anthony Robbins addresses this. Via Unlimited Power: “What are beliefs? They are performed, pre-organized approaches to a perception that filter our communication to ourselves in a consistent manner.” Anyone can develop a blind spot. It can be mental, or spiritual. The work is to identify them, and then dismantle our disbelief so we can be open to new possibilities. They say “seeing is believing,” but in many cases, it’s actually the believing that enables the seeing. That's what alignment, faith, and manifestation rely on. In my hurried state, my brain kept focusing on the 'rule' that no jewelry should be in the bathroom, so though I searched in earnest --- my belief that it was NOT in there kept my senses confirming my beliefs. I had to sit with this after I got back. What else do I believe that is keeping me from bigger, better, and greater in my life? WHAT ABOUT YOU? What things opportunities, connections/contacts, relationships, experiences, and more are hiding in plain sight — because you don't believe they can, should happen to, or for you? It's worth sitting with at this, at the beginning of 2023. We all deserve the best and highest available to us. Don't let spiritual or mental blind spots rob you. AM I THE ONLY ONE, or has this happened to you? I would love to hear your thoughts and insights. Let me know if you mastered the video! Here's a great interactive example of how scotomas work. Watch this: Video

I’m in the *Power Stretch* of my birthday 2.23. It’s another opportunity to tell myself that not only is the day special - I AM SPECIAL. The 12 days before and after are a time to confirm and realign ( be in harmony with) your highest and absolute best! I've read that each day represents a month of your birth year (12) twelve. I am in complete gratitude and thank God for the life I’ve lived ( ups and downs) and reaffirm full Co-Creation responsibility for my life: to accept every challenge, setback, and hurdle as a means to fuel my growth, get out of my comfort zone, and face my fears with a loving and compassionate heart . I trust all things are working together for my GOOD! I ask myself , “How can I better serve the planet for the remaining years of my life? What positive contributions can I make?” I ALSO CELEBRATE MYSELF! Yes, a strange practice in a society that would have certain groups and genders lay low and play small. BUT NO! BE BOLD in your living! Get out of your comfort zone, boring patterns and habits. TO EXPERIENCE NEW... YOU have to DO NEW! P O W E R___S T R E T C H This is me standing on the desk in a hotel in the theater district of NYC. I was ASSUMING THE POWER STRETCH POSITION, just three days after my 2022 birthday. We saw a show, ate great food, and hung out with friends. Months later I wrote, produced, directed and starred in a Web Series that has done pretty well on YouTube. I STILL CAN'T believe I pulled that off, and yet "OF COURSE I DID" rings as truth in my heart as well. THERE'S NOTHING I CAN'T ACHIEVE. There's nothing YOU can't achieve! When your birthday is on the horizon, I recommend you assume the Power Stretch position - your version of course. Don’t waIt for people to celebrate you , or just mark the day with drinking and partying . That can fun, sure - but don’t miss the amazing creation power in your possession “When you were born, you cried, and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.” Tibetan proverb If you'd like some cool ideas on what to do in the 12 days before and after your big day, check this out:: CLICK HERE FOR POWER STRETCH CHECK LIST WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? Are. you going to try to level up your creative faculties and an active part in your power stretch? Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts.