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June 2020   Please allow me to introduce myself: It’s me Raphael Angel Aguon!

Thank you first for taking the time to read this, my very first blogpost. It is a true honor to meet you. I promise not to waste your time. And if you find this helpful I am asking you up front to please share me with your friends and the people you love. The rippling effects are immeasurable.

Are you changing with the times? The times are changing more rapidly than ever before. Being with you is a lifelong dream that is finally coming to pass. My life and work is changing exponentially. What a journey it has become, and is becoming! My mission is to help as many people as I can realize their dreams. Even yours!

Life is abundant and full. I am grateful for every bit of it. We are having to discover new ways of being alone and together. Covid-19 requires and dictates social distancing, rigorous hand washing, quarantined isolation both locally and globally.

I’m here to tell stories –

I love hearing a good story! Don’t you? Stories inspire and move us. They suck us in with full interest and attention. Especially when told by an introvert on fire! It’s kind of cool to know that I am an introvert. There is hope for we introverts. According to The Myers Briggs introverts aren’t social buffoons, but instead people who get re-energized in the quiet. My introversion allows natural reflection time with life experiences, thus allowing me to find meaning in everything. Did I say everything? I find meaning in everything!! Even ants marching down a sidewalk, but that’s a story for another day.

You are called –

Called by whom? And to where? What are your dreams for this life? Are your dreams a call? Are you listening to these questions that bubble up within you? Or instead, are you listening to other thoughts bubbling up of “I’m too old,” “too young,” “too undereducated,” “too tall or too short?” The list goes on… The most important question here is “Are you listening to your unique call for more life?” I’ve had ten vocations so far (how’s that for unique) which has required a lifetime of listening. Are you listening to your life’s call today? Vocation comes from the Latin word ‘vocare’ – to call, to invoke.

How does an introvert decide to go out into the world to speak? This has been my calling for over fifteen years. Being faithful to my calling to share and grow others has brought me to this moment with you. Besides I was a big brother to six younger siblings, nurturing came naturally early in my life. Thank you for showing up!

I can’t wait to hear your stories and successes as we build relationships here. My hope and intention is to build a global tribe of positive thinkers, masters and/or learners of the Law of Attraction, and receivers of the power of which we are each naturally endowed. Am I here to help you and your growth? Yes, but mostly NO! I am here for the sake of your family and friends, your communities, and our world. When you are better, the world is better! Mom taught me that one – a story for another time.

My name is Ralph –

“Ralph” was my name growing up given to me by my kindergarten teacher. If you call me Ralph I will know what time in my life I knew you. A freshman year college professor insisted I go back to Raphael. (Geez, teachers do have influence) As for my history, I grew up Catholic. Never afforded Catholic school, but was highly disciplined in the thirty minute praying of the rosary everyday with my family kneeling around my parents’ bed, and daily Mass six days a week with my two older brothers. And two years of graduate studies kind of seals it for me…yup very Catholic.

My initial college education brought me a license as an Occupational Therapist. My work as a therapist focused on physical disabilities (the body) and mental health (the mind) on inpatient psychiatric units. Later on I completed two years of graduate studies in Theology (the spirit) while studying to be a Catholic Carmelite Priest. My knowledge on the spiritual life has grown and continues to deepen everyday. I am still very much a Carmelite Friar in Spirit. Becoming a Manifestation Coach seemed the next logical path which brings me here today with you. I love looking at life from a holistic perspective of body, mind, and spirit. This helps us harness life fully.

So how may I serve you? God (The Universe, Source Energy) beckons to know you and support you on your way. I am pretty Catholic as I said, but I honor and respect all traditions, and even the journey of those of you seeking to discover your own tradition and understanding of life.

I’m here to teach methods and lessons –

According to developmental theorist Abraham Maslow, I am right on time. At my age and stage, my job is to impart. I plan to share with you stories and experiences that I hope shape you too, and more importantly move you to take actions to grow your life. I am working on a book called “The Miss Ann Lectures.” It’s a collection of quotes, lectures, and stories my mother would give us daily while growing up. Powerful stuff.

It’s important to know that I approach every bit of teaching from The Socractic Method. Remember that Greek philosopher guy Socrates? I readily admit that I have nothing new to share with you that you don’t already know deep within your being. For example, when you are reading something I’ve written which resonates giving you that ‘aha!’ moment, just know that I am simply reminding you of that which you already know. Aha!!! (a Socratic moment)

Dream Builder Coach / Life Mastery Consultant –

My coaching education started back in 2002 with Coach University, and most recently through Mary Morrissey’s Life Mastery Institute in Los Angeles, CA. This has given me a language, tools, and methods to help move all of my clients forward in life. Disclaimer – I can’t guarantee anyone’s success, because there is something called “free-will” in how one reacts and responds to any condition or circumstance. Journeying with clients requires objective observations of their thoughts and behaviors which either move them forward, or hold them back. I offer alternatives to consider and we move on to this, or something better. I helped a client land a million dollar contract in five weeks. And I helped another land five interviews after none for the past fourteen months. I helped one client free herself from the pain of a nasty divorce. And one find their perfect mate, and three kids later are living life happily ever after. I can never guarantee anyone’s results of course, but journeying towards greater abundance is up to each of us and our willingness to imagine bigger than we ever have before.

Life’s a Playground –

SO LET’S HAVE FUN! I’ve even written a book entitled Life’s Playground. Therefore that makes me an expert! (At least in my own mind) It’s a book written for grown ups under the guise of a children’s book. The energy and enthusiasm a child brings to life creates a joy and a freedom that we grown ups have somehow forgotten. Kids are fearless, boundless, and abandoning with their joy. Let me help you remember the child in you that believes anything is possible.

You are “perfectly and wonderfully made” –

Remember that! In all of this life experience I have come to realize that all people want peace, happiness, health, and joy. I promise to honor you and your traditions as diverse a community as I hope to attract. Please filter all that I share with you through your own values and spiritual experiences. Only in this way can we all share our thoughts while growing stronger in our diversity and love for one another.

Never at any other time in life have I come to encounter such beautiful souls endeavoring to know and grow their lives. What a sacred honor it is to hear your stories of pain and hope; disappointments and dreams. I personally know and believe that we were each loved into existence by that which created us. This gives me the confidence to do the impossible despite fear, doubt, conditions or circumstances. My doctor I’ve gone to for years asked me if I was 5 foot 8 inches tall? When in fact I am barely 5 foot 4 inches on a good day. After we both laughed out loud upon my correction he replied “It must be your tall personality.” I credit this to the spirit of confidence I have that all will be well and are in Divine Order.

Now go out into the world and use your power for good!

So! That being said. I love you and appreciate your presence. I pray for you and your family that you know comfort and peace. Remembering that we are each so much more than the conditions and circumstances of life. Life always seeks more life in you, and through you. And what an honor it is to journey thus far…together. You are a powerful being, perfect in this moment. Smile.

Stay safe and have hope,

Raphael Angel Aguon