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How to Be the Master of Your Destiny

Like William Henley who once said, "I am the master of my fate. The captain of my soul," I agree that Life is a Do-It Yourself project. If you want to live a certain kind of life, you are going to have to be proactive so you can consciously create life as you would like it. You must first mentally visualize and then physically create what you want. You can do this by having a clear vision and developing strong intentions. Your life is your gift, how you appreciate it and use it is entirely up to you.

Take this story as an example of the importance of building it with excellence and pride (author unknown):



An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.

The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.

When the carpenter finished his work, the employer came to inspect the house. He handed the front-door key to the carpenter. "This is your house," he said, "my gift to you." The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.

So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then we are shocked to realize we have to live in the house we have built! If we could do it over, we'd do it much differently. And better.

But you cannot go back. You are the carpenter. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Your attitudes and the choices you make today build the house you live in tomorrow. Build wisely! Build with commitment, pride, joy, and love.

When designing the life you want to live and the work you want to do, it is important to pay attention to your longings/yearnings— this is your soul trying to communicate with you its deepest desires. The word intuition is latin for "in to you," and by learning to listen to your intuition, you will make wiser decisions.



Contrary to popular belief, life is not meant to be a struggle. You are meant to experience ease and enjoyment, but you have to learn to listen to what your higher self is saying to you. And then you have to take action by designing your "life blueprint."

SOUL Purpose Immersion Begins Today!

Let me walk with you as you re-decorate or even demolish the house/life you have been building and erect one that can stand the test of time, change, and challenge.  We begin a journey to discovering the life that allows you to be who you were born to be, today.  Join US!

What to do When Things Are Falling Apart

Happy Leap Year…..here is a special message I think you will want to read.

Divine Chaos is a course corrector, so whenever anything is falling apart, something new is getting ready to be birthed.

Most of us know that In the Chinese written language, the symbol for "crisis" is a combination of the symbols for "danger" plus "opportunity."

We sit as such a moment now.

Recently I came across the idea of Divine Chaos being the perfect gift to usher in a new reality, one that is more in alignment with our true selves, our divinity.

When we respond, not react, to chaos with the power of our souls….then things do not seem so bleak or scary.

We begin to find FAITH (Find Answers In The Heart).

We often see something harsh and believe it to be so.

This is the way of the modern mystic, those of us hearing the call for radical change and stepping  up to do our part, to be the Change Agents we were born to be. 

One of the key components of the SHIFT of consciousness we are all in, is the ability to recognize False/Illusion from Truth, and to realize that our perception affects what we see.

We also learn that if we want things to change, we must FIRST BELIEVE, then see a new reality.

When it comes to money and abundance, we have to overcome our collective lack consciousness and see the abundance of the very world we live in.

To see the leaves on a tree, flowers in the field, grains of sand on the beach, fish in the sea, as evidence that there is more than enough for all to enjoy.

As Alan Cohen says, "The economy is an expression of the consciousness of those who create it ― all of us.

We vitalize the economy with expansive thinking and action, and  we deaden it with fear and contraction. You have power over the economy ― especially your own

― by consciously choosing the thoughts you think, the attitudes you hold, and the actions that proceed from them."

We collectively create our reality, and so each one of us with the ability to hold the higher vision must do so at this crucial time.

I believe there will always be money out there for people who know how to use it.

There will always be new creations out of chaos—remember "necessity is the mother of invention."

I also believe this will provide the opportunity for people to begin the process of making their personal economies and start taking responsibility for their

financial future, instead of having someone else "take care of them.

When things get messy and chaotic in our lives, it is often a sign that it is time to correct the course we are on and grow and change in some way.

There is nothing to fear about this, in fact, it is what makes life LIFE and a great adventure.

A visionary thrives under all conditions.

I believe this is true because they see the higher view.

You have within you everything you need to create the divine life you desire, you just need help tapping into your inner wisdom and honoring who you really are.

A professional coach is qualified to help you mine the diamonds in your mind, sort the trash from the treasure, and create a compelling vision that inspires you.

Believe in the vision that you have in your heart and you will soon see it in your reality.

Join me for the Soul Purpose Immersion course that begins March 7 and you will gain access to a powerful MP3 recording of a call that helps you understand this process of "death" and rebirth, coming out the stronger and wiser for it….plus  you will learn the exact steps to take to step into your greater Destiny and a whole lot more.

Standing for your Destiny, Bright Michelle

Michelle L. Casto AKA Bright Michelle is a woman on a mission to inspire you to discover the Truth of who you are so you can freely shine your brightest light. Whether you are changing careers, making a major life transition, or seeking more meaning from life, you can benefit from the support of an experienced mentor to assist you with navigating the tough spots of walking your highest Destiny. Michelle has worked with thousands of international clientele to find their ideal career path, expertly blending human psychology, spirituality, and the science of success into a powerful formula for personal transformation. Her proven Destiny Success Process (Awake-Shift-Shine-Succeed) empowers people to grow beyond victim mentality and shows them how to be conscious creators of their life.  A prolific author of 20+ life transformation products, her latest book, is The Destiny Discovery: Find Your Soul's Path to Success. When you are ready to take the next step along your soul's journey, Michelle can get you there.

Know Your No so the Universe Can Bring You Your Yes, Yes, Yes

Know Your No So You Can Receive Your Yes

To truly express Self-Love in your work, you must first know your NO, so Life can give you your Yes, Yes, Yes!

This often involves Change.

You have to love and honor yourself enough to stop temporizing (putting off) what you know you need to change or upgrade in your work/life situation.

Say Yes to your Self.

Yes to Love.  Yes to Life. Yes to Wisdom. Yes to Others.  Yes to Learning.

The soul loves to stretch, so let it.

Realize that all things serve to spur the evolution of your soul.

Love most definitely involves growth—Personal growth as well as the growth of our mastery of our work (which takes FAT: focus, attention, time).   It's been 20 years since I first stepped on this sacred path, and I am still growing in my mastery.

The essence of loving another human being, ourselves, or our purpose is to be dedicated to growth, and to find ways to actualize our highest potential in all of our relationships.

And we accept this because we love.

Wherever you are on the path to Living your Purpose, know that bringing more love to where you are right now, brings you closer to fulfilling your destiny.

Because love is a creative and healing force, any time you Love yourself more, you are radiating that positive energy to others, and ultimately, "doing the work of the Light."

****To assist you in making the changes you know you need to make, check out the new Soul Purpose Immersion program, which begins March 7, 2012.   Early birds gain access to some terrific bonuses.

 

Let Your LOVE LIGHT Shine

It's Valentine's Time,, time to let your Love Light Shine.  This is a picture of my soul mate on our wedding day 9-11-11…..many of you have asked me how did I meet My Mr. Wonderful?  And in my book Destined for Love, I reveal my exact process.  (more on that at bottom of today's blog)…….

I believe that to the extent that you come to know your True Self/Soul, you can know others.

To the depth that you come to love your True Self, you can love others.

To the generosity you come to give to your True Self, you can give to others, for we cannot give what we do not have, nor love what we do not possess, or know what we do not know.

When people do that, we succumb to pretense and shallowness, which is detrimental to the SOUL.

At this time, we are at the end of the reign of the ego, and entering into the Age of the SOUL (which I write about extensively in my  book, The Destiny Discovery: Find Your Soul's Path to Success).

We have nowhere else to go but inward to seek and ultimately find our happiness.

Step Onto Your Path of Purpose

As I reflect back how I first stepped onto my own path of purpose, about 20 years ago, I remember reading my first "self help" books that were by the Love Dr., Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998), all of them made an indelible impression upon my soul, and I am delighted to see how his wisdom is still with me today and integrates so beautifully into my own purpose.

In my work andin, The Destiny Discovery, I teach about three kinds of purpose: the universal, personal, and professional that each human being has the opportunity to fulfill during his or her lifetime.

Buscaglia once said that "love is our greatest challenge, for love and the self are one and the discovery of either is the realization of both."

This sums up the fulfillment of one universal purpose, of knowing who we are as spiritual beings.

He also "It's not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of person-kind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely."

This sums up our personal purpose, being loving in our relationships.

He also said, "God's gift to you is your life and your talents.  What you do with that gift is your gift back to God."

And now we have the professional purpose, our unique contribution to the world.

My work is to help people fulfill these three levels of purpose in this lifetime, so they can accelerate the evolution of their SOUL.

Michelle L. Casto AKA Bright Michelle is a woman on a mission to inspire you to discover the Truth of who you are so you can freely shine your brightest light. Whether you are changing careers, making a major life transition, or seeking more meaning from life, you can benefit from the support of an experienced mentor to assist you with navigating the tough spots of walking your highest Destiny. Michelle has worked with thousands of international clientele to find their ideal career path, expertly blending human psychology, spirituality, and the science of success into a powerful formula for personal transformation. Her proven Destiny Success Process (Awake-Shift-Shine-Succeed) empowers people to grow beyond victim mentality and shows them how to be conscious creators of their life.  A prolific author of 20+ life transformation products, her latest book, is The Destiny Discovery: Find Your Soul's Path to Success. When you are ready to take the next step along your soul's journey, Michelle can get you there.

Newly Released E Pub version of my popular romantic relationship title:

***Get the ebook that outlines my process for attracting your Soul Mate, Destined For Love:  A Step by Step Guide to Attracting Your Soul Mate.  And when you buy the book on Kindle, and leave a review, you will receive a free MP3 about creating the relationship of your dreams!

***Come back in a few days when I release the brand new Attract Your Soul Mate home study program and reveal more insights into Wonderful Love.

 

Scholarship Opportunity for the Destiny Academy

It's the month of a leap year and things are moving very quickly…have you noticed?

Are you on track to make the changes that will make your heart sing this year? Are you ready to live the life you have dreamed about?

And there are 72 hours left where you can receive a 4 month complimentary scholarship (value of $400)If not, I have a new program that I will be announcing that is full of support, guidance and resources to get you and keep you on track for Great Success, its called the Destiny Academy.

Here is how…..to claim your seat in this brand new and innovative mentoring program:

For everyone who buys 4 or more copies of my book, The Destiny Discovery: Find Your Soul's Path to Success (hopefully to share with your friends and associates), you will receive all the gifts that the partners are giving (30+) 4 months free membership in my brand new "Destiny Academy", where you can attend monthly "members only" calls with Global Change Agents and Destiny Masters.

http://www.liveyourdivinedestiny.com/book-launch/pages/launch.php

This is a premiere opportunity to get plugged into a group of like-minded souls, network, and succeed in your life and business. PLUS, when you activate your free membership for the Destiny Academy, you will also receive right away access to "Destiny Activation Meditation", that will help activate you to discover your highest purpose.

This is a win-win, and I am delighted to offer it to YOU because  it's my mission to help you live YOUR DESTINY.

Click here to go to order your books from Amazon, then just email me direct and say "4 book order" and I will get you enrolled!

***Scholarship Deadline is February 6, 2012.

 

Michelle L. Casto AKA Bright Michelle is a woman on a mission to inspire you to discover the Truth of who you are so you can freely shine your brightest light. Whether you are changing careers, making a major life transition, or seeking more meaning from life, you can benefit from the support of an experienced mentor to assist you with navigating the tough spots of walking your highest Destiny. Michelle has worked with thousands of international clientele to find their ideal career path, expertly blending human psychology, spirituality, and the science of success into a powerful formula for personal transformation. Her provenDestiny Success Process (Awake-Shift-Shine-Succeed) empowers people to grow beyond victim mentality and shows them how to be conscious creators of their life.  A prolific author of 30+ life transformation products, her latest book, is The Destiny Discovery: Find Your Soul's Path to Success. When you are ready to take the next step along your soul's journey, Michelle can get you there.

Let's Win in 2012

Well we are off and running like a racehorse this year. The question is will you end up in the winners circle wearing the roses? I want you to, so I have come up with some simple and down-to-earth ways to maximize the energies of 2012:

1. Follow your heart: Your heart is your inner compass. When you lose touch with it, you get lost and confused and off track. What your heart longs for often does not make logical sense, however it always leads us to where we want to go.

I recommend doing what you feel called to do even if your logical mind, fears or well meaning people are trying to steer you away. When considering something, ask, "Will this make my heart sing?"

2. Believe in yourself: Don't wait for others to believe in you and your dreams.  The way it works is if you believe, they will believe.  Listen to yourself, because you are your own best teacher and source of guidance. You are the only person who truly knows who you are and what you came here to do.  If you are having trouble accessing a DEEP and profound belief in yourself, hire a mentor (right away!)  (I know a great mentor who runs this site !)

3.  Live in the energy of Acceptance: When we accept what is, and resist resistance, we free up a lot of energy that we need to succeed on our path of Purpose.  When something bothers you, simply breathe in acceptance.  Keep in mind that everything is as it should be anyway.

4. Expect more from your life and from reality:  Why not create a dreamscript and write out your ideal life and reality for humanity and the planet, make it as amazing as possible. Rise above your personal ceilings and challenges. If you were to use your imagination to write a magical book you would have no limits right? So expect the same from your life because it is our imaginations that create the destiny we want to be a part of.  Imagine that you have exactly what you want in life/business.  What would you be doing? Who would you be with? What would stay?  What would shift and move out?  And what would having that give you?  imagine having that already and get into energetic alignment with the experience of "having."

5. Be supported in your personal growth process:  Play in the energy of being supported, as now more than ever, there are cosmic helpers and human guides to assist with supporting you through any life or career transition. Help is always near, and you have to be vulnerable enough to ask for & accept it.  That is why we are here, to help life each other higher!  I believe that together, we can win the game of life. Let's do it.

***There is just a few days remaining for you to gain access to the 35+ bonuses for buying my latest book, The Destiny Discovery:  Find Your Soul's Path to Success, grab it now and start living your dreams tomorrow. 

Michelle L. Casto AKA Bright Michelle is a woman on a mission to inspire you to discover the Truth of who you are so you can freely shine your brightest light. Whether you are changing careers, making a major life transition, or seeking more meaning from life, you can benefit from the support of an experienced mentor to assist you with navigating the tough spots of walking your highest Destiny. Michelle has worked with thousands of international clientele to find their ideal career path, expertly blending human psychology, spirituality, and the science of success into a powerful formula for personal transformation. Her provenDestiny Success Process (Awake-Shift-Shine-Succeed) empowers people to grow beyond victim mentality and shows them how to be conscious creators of their life.  A prolific author of 20+ life transformation products, her latest book, is The Destiny Discovery: Find Your Soul's Path to Success. When you are ready to take the next step along your soul's journey, Michelle can get you there.

Meet Your Destiny Today

I am sooo excited! It's time! It's time to unveil my book "The Destiny Discovery: Find Your Soul's Path to Success "

Me and 30+ of the brightest lights are  having a big party to Celebrate!



Ready? Check this out NOW!

Today, Jan 17, 2012  is the celebration, so get over there and see what

we have spent months gathering together for you! Yes!

Destiny Herself has been gathering a HUGE treasure chest of gifts for you!

Want to know more? Okay, let other Industry leaders tell you what they think of my new book:

"If you are searching for inner strength and clarity of purpose after being dealt one of life's hard blows, pick up The Destiny Discovery and let

Michelle Casto show you how to transform your disappointment into a life of Destiny and authentic happiness."

—Christine Kloser, Transformation Catalyst

Michelle is a woman of passion and soul. Her book,The Destiny Discovery and her work, are true works from the heart.

If you wish to align with your Soul and direct your destiny,   she is an excellent guide!

—Nan Akasha #1 bestselling author of Already Rich

If 2012 presents to you the kind of uncertainties and changes that are unsettling, then seek your answers in Michelle Casto's, The Destiny Discovery:  Find Your Soul's Path to Success.  This compelling book gives you the tools to navigate the changes with ease and the keys to empowering yourself for a life of success, joy and abundance.

Don't start this tranformational year without it!  –Jackie Lapin, author of the international bestseller Practical Conscious Creation: Daily Techniques to Manifest Your Desire

Michelle L. Casto is one of the brightest lights in the shift of consciousness movement and her book,

The Destiny Discovery will get you on your path of purpose.—John Harricharan, Best-Selling Author, When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat

I wrote this book for you, (it has been a decade in the making) so you would always have a personal guide to empower you to transform your life from "default reality" into one of True Destiny and authentic happiness.

Ready to receive your gifts from Destiny? Open your arms…. http://bit.ly/AsuZOq

My gifts to you for purchasing my book today F*REE:

The Mp3′s of the entire Discovery Your Divine Destiny telesummit Featuring 12 leading experts and over 4 hours of inspiration and guidance.
A scholarship to a one hour Discover Your Destiny tele-event where I will walk with you through the 6 stage process.
For those who become Destiny Ambassadors, a 6 month membership in the brand newDestinyAcademy.

PLUS over 35 gifts from other leaders like Dee Wallace, Nan Akasha, Christine Kloser, Dr. Roy Martina and and more!

Click here to see more: 

It's your time to shine…what are you waiting for…..head over and get several copies for you and a few friends.

Bright Michelle

Am I Your Divine Appointment?

A very important concept in my book, The Destiny Discovery: Find Your Soul's Path to Success  is that we have "divine appointments" with people that are meant to help us get where we are meant to go.  Here is a direct quote from the book, "Destiny works in partnership with the people in our lives and we are given ample opportunities to connect with those who can lead us further along our path. I call these people "divine appointments." The cast of characters in our lives are perfectly prepared to assist, challenge, and sometimes torment us—all for the benefit of our Soul's evolution on the path to discovering our Destiny."

You may be where I was 7 years ago, struggling to find your way after a major transition, (divorce, job change, health or wealth challenge).

I tried with all the power I could muster not to fall back into 'default mode' and to find the clarity and strength that comes from knowing your Purpose in life.  But try as I did, I kept falling back into old patterns.  And why?   I did not have a map or a guide to help me find my way.

And now, after many major transformations and a lot of learning and growth, I have found the one path that has led to myDestiny.

Now I am here to assist others who are awakening to their Greatest Purpose in life.

For some of you, I am your divine appointment.

If I am, you will know it. (Major clue from the Universe, if you are reading this….well, HELLO?!)

This book could be a key to open the door to  your Destiny.  Mark your calendar to get your personal copy on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, which it comes to Amazon.com. 2012 is your time to get headed in the right direction.  2 weeks away!!!!  Mark your calendars to get your personalized copy. 

Michelle L. Casto is a renowned Life & Business Coach, and advocate for 'everyday enlightenment' and full soul expression. Throughout her 20-year career, she has published over 30 life empowerment and career development books, including Get Your Career on the Fast Track. A former university lecturer and career counselor, Michelle has worked with thousands of international clientele to find their ideal career path. A natural-born empath and healer, Michelle has become well known for her "potent magic" that transforms people into knowing & honoring who they are at a very deep level. Michelle's mission is to awaken people to their soul purpose through her unique Destiny Success Process. She lives in San Antonio, Texas with her beloved and two dogs.

 

How Can We Discover Our Ultimate Destiny in 2012?

11 Destiny Mentors Answer this Question on this FREE TELE-Event:  Jan 10-12, 2012

All around the world, people are speculating about what lies ahead for us in the year

2012. Many people believe there is a "shift" in global consciousness coming up next year

that will help us enter into a new era of greater awareness and alignment with our true

purpose in life.

Whether or not we believe in the "2012 prophecy", surely we can see visible

changes happening all around us. We need only look at the nightly news to see how

many social and economic transformations are already underway around the world. But

where is it all taking us? And what role does each of us play in this "Brave New World"?

How do we ensure this shift will take us forward, to a better place, where we bring

more value, wisdom and purpose not only into our own lives, but also into the lives of

everyone around us? In other words:

What Is Our Ultimate Destiny?

Well that is precisely what author and Destiny Mentor, Michelle L. Casto along with a panel of 9 other distinguished speakers, will be discussing on the:

Discover Your Divine Destiny Telesummit

A FR*EE 3-Day Online Event

January 10th, 11th & 12th, 2012

10am Pacific/1pm Eastern/6pm UK  (90 minute calls)

Over the course of 3 days, we'll be exploring the journey of AWAKENING, to the path of destiny, FINDING the path of true destiny, and (because we all need to look at the practical side of things as well) SUCCEEDING on the path of destiny.

Here's our wonderful guest line-up:

Michelle L. Casto – Life & Business Coach; Purpose Guide; author of The DestinyDiscovery

Lynn Serafinn – Coach; marketer; author of The 7 Graces of Marketing and The Garden of the Soul

Christine Kloser – award-winning author; mentor to transformational authors and conscious entrepreneurs

Paul Zelizer – business success coach for spiritual people

Brenda McIntyre – healer, business coach, spiritual mentor and award-winning singer

Dee Wallace – acclaimed Hollywood actress, acting coach, internationally known healer, author of Bright Light

Dr. Roy Martina – world-renowned holistic medical doctor, author of #1 bestseller Emotional Balance: the path to inner peace and harmony, and 40 other books

Nan Akasha – CHT Mind over Money Coach, #1 bestselling author of Already Rich! Secrets to Master Your Money Mind.

Eva Gregory – master coach, conscious channel, speaker and author

Jackie Lapin – speaker, coach, transformational business consultant and mentor in Practical Conscious Creation

Gail Goodwin – Founder of InspireMeToday.com, providing free inspiration from world-renowned luminaries every day to members in more than 120 countries

This special 3-Day telesummit is my FR*EE gift to you, to celebrate the launch of my book The Destiny Discovery, which is coming to Amazon.com Tuesday January 17th, 2011.    Click here to save your seat for this once in a lifetime telesummit, one that will change your life for the better.

Holiday Gift –audio excerpt for the new book

Happy Holidays….the energy of thenew year and the changes that are coming are already here, so I wanted to give you a sneek peek of the first chapter of my new book, The Destiny Discovery:  Find Your Soul's Path to Success, coming to Amazon.com  on January 17, 2012. (mark your calendar NOW)…..the amazing thing is that everyone who buys a copy will receive valuable bonuses from Destiny Masters all over the world.

This book will help guide you through the changes of 2012 and BEYOND…….

Click play to listen to this 4 minute excerpt of the book:

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Michelle L. Casto is a renowned Life & Business Coach, and advocate for 'everyday enlightenment' and full soul expression. Throughout her 20-year career, she has published over 30 life empowerment and career development books, including Get Your Career on the Fast Track. A former university lecturer and career counselor, Michelle has worked with thousands of international clientele to find their ideal career path. A natural-born empath and healer, Michelle has become well known for her "potent magic" that transforms people into knowing & honoring who they are at a very deep level. Michelle's mission is to awaken people to their soul purpose through her unique Destiny Success Process. She lives in San Antonio, Texas with her beloved and two dogs.

"Michelle is medicine for the soul" —recent client.

 

***Have you reserved your complimentary seat to the Discover Your Divine Destiny Telesummit, happening Jan 10-12, we have an illustrious panel of Destiny and Transformation experts that will share with you what works when creating your life on Purpose.