Author: Rita Ricks

Being Present Being Present is about NOW – THIS MOMENT in time – Right This MOMENT!! In fact, NOW is all you have…NOW it’s gone… Studies show you lose 60% of your daily precious gift of time by focusing on what happened in the past – either to you or because of you – AND YET, you cannot change your past. These same studies show that you lose 25% of your daily precious gift of time by arranging and living your life based on what the future might bring…AND YET, you cannot see the future. So that leaves only 15% of your daily precious gift of time to make a difference… in this space…in this moment. Take about 5 minutes envisioning your average day. Where do you focus most of your thoughts?… Thinking about the past? Thinking about the future? Or thinking about right now? Beginning today, when your mind starts to wander, gracefully bring yourself back to the PRESENT and see what you can gain and how you can grow from whatever you’re doing in that moment. You are NOT in control. Your Creator chose you from eternity and placed you in THIS moment for His purpose. He knows exactly what your purpose is and how He wants you to use it to benefit mankind. But if you’re all over the map, being busy -ALL the time – when are you able to hear directions about what and where you’re supposed to be? We are human Beings, not human doings, and to truly know what to do, you must first BE silent. When you choose to align your spirit with God’s purpose for your day, you are following HIS will, rather than your own. Consider scheduling 20 minutes of daily LISTENING time. Completely shut down. The solution is in the Silence. Staying in the NOW is something you must consistently be conscious of. Actually, I encourage you to become more conscious of and responsible for your thoughts and words because THEY create your reality. You are where you are right now based on how you think, what you say, and the choices you make. Your Creator knows what is best for you but gives you free reign in which to choose. Trust me, in any given moment, you experience subtle signs, God winks, and aha moments which clearly give you direction. But if you are spending this moment reliving yesterday or planning tomorrow -you missed it – AGAIN! Expect and celebrate those subtle signs that flow in and out of your day. Write them down as a reminder. When you arrive at the point where you live the majority of your time Being Present – in the moment – you experience an unbelievable freedom. You are truly aware of what is happening right NOW. You and your Creator are connected. He is guiding you, and all you have to do is follow. You will see that the sky looks bluer, you enjoy the EXPERIENCE of a good meal – the words to an old song bring new meaning into your life, you meet new people who belong in your life, you feel peace and joy in your heart, you stop worrying, and you start living. You only have THIS moment, RIGHT NOW! The more time you spend in the present, the more grateful you are for having that moment. There are so many gifts inside of you, that you have yet to use. It is such a Blessing to cut the chains of perceived control. It is such a Blessing when your day begins with expectation and excitement of the possibilities and opportunities. It is such a Blessing to feel joy throughout your day. I’m excited about all you’re about to experience. When you live in the present, time never ends. I am Rita…speaking to your Spirit Save the Date LITTLE BLACK DRESS DAY AFFAIR We want to gift you Early Bird Tickets for LITTLE BLCK DRESS DAY AFFAIR 2023 at last year’s price of $75.00. The regular price is $99.00 REGISTER TODAY! Learn More! Save the Date Republic of Ghana 2023 Rita Ricks is going INTERNATIONAL and we want you to come along! Register today for our information meeting on February 28th at 7 pm EST via Zoom. Learn More! OUR Services Transformation Tribe Transformation Tribe – the only online community designed specifically for women, offering a safe and inspiring space to share your goals, experiences, and journeys. Learn More!

THOUGHTS BRING THINGS Welcome to this New Year!!! Welcome to another chance to get what you want. Welcome to the opportunity to change your perspective and therefore change your reality. Welcome to hearing, once again, from me that you create your reality based on what you think and what you say. I intend to talk more this year about the LAW OF ATTRACTION and how to get more of what you want. How to release the feeling of lack and adopt a feeling of being surrounded by abundance…in your mind, body, and spirit. I’m excited about this intention because I’ll be creating my life as you’ll be creating yours. On October 29th, 2022, I casually said to my daughter that I should begin looking for a house to buy. She left a message for her realtor that night. I came home and journaled a Dear God letter, describing what I wanted. On October 30th, my daughter and I looked at several neighborhoods, and went into a couple of models, nothing grabbed me, so we called it a day. I wasn’t discouraged. As a matter of fact, I truly believed we would find a new home for me. That evening, she called to say her realtor had sent her a recommendation for a condo less than 10 minutes away from where I was currently living. We drove over, and I liked how the development looked from the outside, but the agent had gone for the day. That night I googled the development and began imagining my living there. On Oct. 31st, the realtor made arrangements for me to see the model, and it was literally what I described in my Dear God letter. I closed on November 5th, 2022. Thoughts bring Things. Focus on the Good Thoughts. You must ask for what you want and believe that it will manifest. Thoughts produce things. And when those thoughts bring you joy and peace, you must act on them. You must believe it will happen, even though you can’t see the How yet. You must imagine what it will feel like once the thought manifests and hold tight to that feeling. How you feel is an indicator of what comes next. Feeling good about the thought will bring more good. Doubting the thought will bring more doubt. If you feel it won’t happen, it won’t. But you can reverse that thinking by listening to your thoughts and acting on those that make you smile. The theme for Rita Ricks LLC this year is PERSEVERE. I will PERSEVERE this year in my quest to manifest more abundance in my mind, body, and spirit. I’d love for you to join me on this journey. Email me – [email protected] – so we can continue the conversation. Share this blog with others and bring them into the conversation. 2023 totals the number 7, which is a positive sign. There is so much good waiting for you, in this year if you just open your heart space to believe it in order to receive it. Many of you have told me how you want to get away, how you want to attend a beach retreat, and how you want me to let you know the next time. So…The BURN VISION Beach Retreat is January 20, 21, and 22. Remember, you must act on what you feel will bring you joy and peace. Register today to begin transforming your life. BURN/VISION BEACH RETREAT 2023 My prayer for you at the beginning of this year is that you hold tight to the concept that you matter. You are on this planet for a reason. Identifying your purpose is critical, and you already know what it is. You must face your fear and do it anyway because peace and joy are on the other side. Please stay in touch with me. I am Rita…speaking to your Spirit Save the Date Our BURN VISION Retreat is where you want to be. Throughout the weekend, we will guide you, support you, life you listen to you and speak to your spirit. REGISTER TODAY! Learn More!

The 4 Ps of Success! Moving into the New Year always makes me feel grateful and hopeful. Grateful because I’ve lived thru another year and my family and I are healthy. Hopeful because I expect this coming year to be even better than ever and I typically get what I expect. I know some of you have experienced challenges and loss in this past year and I respect and honor your feelings. I encourage you to look to the future with a passion to live your best life. Please remember, you create your reality by what you think and what you say. In other words, you have the power within you to make the necessary changes to bring you joy. “Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to BE yourself.” – Author unknown What I know for sure is this… Purpose creates the PlanPlan creates the PassionPassion creates the Promise “No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” – Buddah Stop resisting your opportunities. Stop thinking you’re all alone. Stop thinking you can’t. The minute you start believing you CAN, your entire life changes…Really. You can do this!!! Then why don’t you? Here’s the Problem… No matter how hard you may want to behave differently and incorporate new behaviors into your life, it is very difficult to stay focused and intentional in order to maintain momentum. Here’s the Mistake… You feel invincible in the New year, with new energy, and think you’re capable of doing anything you want…but that feeling, if you’re lucky, maybe lasts till March 🙂 Here’s the Solution… Join me for “The 4 Ps of Perseverance – Purpose, Plan, Passion, Promise” a free zoom webinar I’m offering on January 4th at 7:00pm. Since PERSEVERE is our Theme for 2023, I want to show you how to organize your thoughts and prioritize for all of 2023. Register below and then show up Jan 4th at 7:00. Those 4 Ps are intricately connected and will bring order into your life. Let me show you. See you on January 4th, 2023!! I am Rita…speaking to your Spirit Save the Date Our BURN VISION Retreat is where you want to be. Throughout the weekend, we will guide you, support you, life you listen to you and speak to your spirit. REGISTER TODAY! Learn More!

You don’t want to play HOLIDAY? Allow Me to Enlighten You. It saddens me, that with the tradition of three well-known family celebrations held in December… Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, too many people do not celebrate in this month. I read an article from Mcleanhospital.org stating… “according to the American Psychological Association, 38% of people surveyed, said their stress increased during the holiday season. This stress can lead to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance misuse. The reasons given: lack of time, financial pressure, gift-giving, and family gatherings, while Grief and Loss bring another level of sadness. Please consider reaching out to me. One conversation could help you see what’s really important to you during this season. If not me, choose another professional. It would help to learn why this season triggers sadness in you, rather than true joy. One day at a time is one way to look at each day, no matter the season. We cannot change yesterday, and tomorrow is not promised, so Today is all we have. We’ve all experienced a complete shift in our lives with all that’s happening around us, and I get it. It’s not an easy space to be in. So, what are the choices? Do you continue feeling sad and hope things get better? What you send out, comes back to you. You send sadness into the Universe and it comes back to you. So, start by focusing on what you’re grateful for and allow more gratefulness to come back to you. What do you have to lose? Rita’s Recommended Action Steps: Think about what makes you smile. One memory could totally make a difference. Think about what brings you joy, then close your eyes and relive it. Think about those less fortunate and reach out. December is a time for giving and it doesn’t have to cost you anything but your time Think about WHY you’re spending the money. Is it because you feel guilty, you want to impress someone, you feel pressured? None of these excuses will matter in January. Ask yourself WHY! I am Rita…speaking to your Spirit My final recommendation is that you download our Holiday gift which you can benefit from all year. Angela has created a beautiful and peaceful meditation tape. She begins by saying “do not drive while listening”. Her words. her tone, the background music is medicinal…ENJOY!! I am so proud of her and I know you will be as well. Download You are hearing it first. It will be on our website and YouTube channel next week.              Happy Holidays from us to you!!! Save the Date Our BURN VISION Retreat is where you want to be. Throughout the weekend, we will guide you, support you, life you listen to you and speak to your spirit. REGISTER TODAY! Learn More!