A Real Housewives Guide to The Galaxy and Beyond: The Secret Recipe for Success

By Sarah Cooper-Weaver

Teaching memoir including personal experiences, life lessons, guides, inspiration, and the secret recipe for life and dinner.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: Aug 23, 2023
• ISBN: 9781489748973

Sarah Cooper-Weaver

Sarah Cooper – Weaver is a compassionate intuitive astrologer, psychic medium, mom, housewife, artist and entrepreneur. From a young age, Sarah could communicate with spirits and had prophetic dreams. Her intuitive abilities transformed over the years and through her mini life experiences. Her all inspiring journey has led her to finding the super secret recipe to make your life transform into the masterpiece of a dish it is truly meant to be.

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CONTENTS

Preface

Chapter 1   Defining Your Dream

Introduction:

1. Reflecting on Your Passions:

2. Identifying Your Values:

3. Envisioning Your Ideal Future:

4. Defining Success on Your Terms:

5. Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals:

Conclusion:

Activity: Creating Your Dream Map

Journal Prompts:

Reflecting on Your Passions:

Identifying Your Core Values:

Envisioning Your Ideal Future:

Astro Bites:

Introduction to Astrology

Evangeline Smith Adams

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Chapter 2   Setting Solid Goals

Introduction:

1. Reflecting on Your Vision:

2. Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals:

3. Breaking Down Goals into Bitesize Pieces:

4. Implementing Accountability Measures:

Conclusion:

Activity:

Journal Prompts:

Reflecting on Your Vision:

Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals:

Breaking Down Goals into Bitesize Pieces:

Implementing Accountability Measures:

Astro Bites:

Cooking:

Astrology:

Astrological Ingredients

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Chapter 3   Creating an Awesome Plan for Goal Achievement

Introduction:

1. Clarify Your Objectives:

2. Set Milestones and Deadlines:

3. Identify Necessary Resources:

4. Break It Down:

5. Create a Timeline:

6. Evaluate and Adjust:

Conclusion:

Exercise: The Action Roadmap

Journal Prompts:

Clarify Your Objectives:

Set Milestones and Deadlines:

Identify Necessary Resources:

Break It Down:

Create a Timeline:

Evaluate and Adjust:

Astro Bites:

Astrology:

Cooking with the Elements

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Chapter 4   Taking Action: See Your Potential Within

Introduction:

1. Overcoming Procrastination:

2. Building Momentum:

3. Embracing Action:

Conclusion:

Exercise: The Action Challenge

Journal Prompts:

Overcoming Procrastination:

Building Momentum:

Embracing Action:

Astro Bites:

*Bonus Activity:

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Chapter 5   Learning to Adapt

Introduction:

1. The Power of Adaptability:

2. Developing a Flexible Mindset:

3. Embracing Change and Uncertainty:

4. Learning from Failure:

5. Learn Constantly

Conclusion:

Exercise: The Flexibility Reflection

Journal Prompts:

The Power of Adaptability:

Developing a Flexible Mindset:

Embracing Change and Uncertainty:

Learning from Failure:

Astro Bites:

Cosmic Menus:

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Learning to Adapt:

Chapter 6   Seeking Support

Introduction:

1. The Importance of Support:

2. Identifying Your Support Network:

3. Creating a Support System:

4. Accountability and Motivation:

Conclusion:

Exercise: The Support Network Audit

Journal Prompts:

The Importance of Support:

Identifying Your Support Network:

Creating a Support System:

Accountability:

Motivation:

Astro Bites:

Cooking:

Astrology:

Celestial Beverages:

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Seeking Support:

Chapter 7   Staying Resilient: Who Was Thecla?

Introduction:

1. Understanding Resilience:

2. Developing a Resilient Mindset:

3. Building Emotional Resilience:

4. Adapting and Problem-Solving:

Conclusion:

Exercise: The Resilience Reflection

Journal Prompts:

Understanding Resilience:

Developing a Resilient Mindset:

Building Emotional Resilience:

Adapting and Problem-Solving:

Astro Bites:

Astrological Seasonal Eating:

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Chapter 8   Celebrating Milestones

Introduction:

1. The Importance of Milestone Celebration:

2. Recognizing Milestones:

3. Methods of Celebration:

4. Reflection and Gratitude:

Conclusion:

Exercise: The Milestone Reflection

Journal Prompts:

Importance of Milestone Celebration:

Recognizing Milestones:

Methods of Celebration:

Reflection:

Gratitude:

Astro Bites:

Astrological Chart for the Kitchen:

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Celebrating Milestones:

Chapter 9   Adapting and Refining

Introduction:

1. Embracing Adaptability:

2. Evaluating Progress and Feedback:

3. Iterative Planning:

4. Remaining Open to New Ideas:

Conclusion:

Exercise: The Refinement Reflection

Journal Prompts:

Embracing Adaptability:

Evaluating Progress and Feedback:

Iterative Planning:

Remaining Open to New Ideas:

Astro Bites:

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Adapting and Refining:

Chapter 10   Never Give Up

Introduction:

1. The Power of Persistence:

2. Finding Purpose and Passion:

3. Maintaining a Positive Mindset:

4. Learning from Setbacks:

Conclusion:

Exercise: The Resilience Journal

Journal Prompts:

The Power of Persistence:

Finding Purpose and Passion:

Maintaining a Positive Mindset:

Learning from Setbacks:

Astro Bites:

Astro Summary:

Closing Prayer and Mantra:

Never Give Up:

Bibliography

PREFACE

I t’s 2023 and the pages of this book you’re currently reading are going through their final editing process. At the same time, I’m proud to say, I’m using all the information you will be gleaming from this book with my latest entrepreneurial venture: an independent retail store. My store is located in a small town in Kansas, where I grew up and I get to curate and sell the things I believe in. I’m happy to report, it is everything I envisioned and more. People trickle in and out, looking at the clothes and various luxury products on display, and asking occasional questions. I’ll sometimes put on a cooking demonstration for my customers to enjoy, while also juggling the necessary corresponding social media. Doing it all, while doing my best to be an effective mom and partner in my personal life. Speaking of which, it’s in the room behind the counter that the real magic happens: my daughter, who sometimes spends time with me in the store during the day, gets to showcase her many creative talents, while taking advantage of a treasure trove of kid-friendly snacks I keep on hand. I wonder if she’ll look back and view this as one of the happiest times of her life; I hope so. It’s been that for me.

When I tell people where I was born and raised, the first image that usually pops into most people’s mind, is a scene from the old television series Little House on the Prairie. While the surroundings feel a little too familiar at times, there’s history here. Standing outside, you can almost feel the town’s dusty lineage dating back to the 1800’s and imagine the horse-drawn carriages and tumbleweeds. In fact, it’s a traditional fixture during the holidays, to see horse-drawn carriages riding through town, transporting families and couples back to those days, like a magical time machine.

It took me time to get to this point. My life to date has been anything but typical or an echo of a golden age-era television series. I’ve made many silly mistakes, but they’ve all helped me learn, as well as granted me a special perspective and respect for spirituality. The catalyst that really got me started on this journey came to me one beautiful evening after a very difficult day. As I sat alone on the couch in my living room, I reached the conclusion: Something must change! I was at a spiritual crossroads. As a single mom with a little boy, it was time to choose my path. I said to the universe, My story should be more meaningful than this… there has to be more than this consistent misery and sadness. I pleaded, "I need to see the truth. I need to see you, Jesus!"

That frigid night, I was filled with fears about my life and consumed with negative thoughts. How can I find a miraculous way to live better and be fulfilled? What if I get sick? What if I’m diagnosed with an incurable illness? What will happen to my son? What if I never meet the right partner and die alone? What is the point of it all? With the sacrifices I have made, will I still discover the essence of my existence? What is my purpose? My heart kept beating faster—it felt like it was going to explode right out of my chest. At that moment, I couldn’t visualize anything but darkness. I wept until I drifted into sleep—and floated into a dream world.

I soon found myself seated on the floor at a long, low table, only a mere few feet off the ground, set for a feast. I was confused by the table being so low to the ground, as I hadn’t sat cross-legged on the floor since elementary school. There was a sense of anticipation in the air. My gaze shifted to a door opening, filled with a brilliant light. Towards me walked a man with a glowing presence, like a star. Everything became engulfed in his light—he seemed to be illuminated from within. Suddenly, I felt tranquil. It was as if a river was penetrating me. It was the most incredible sensation I have ever felt! It overwhelmed me, my body, heart, and soul. (I refer to what happened as a soulgasm). His light radiated on my face. Uncontrollable laughter and tears of joy sprung up from inside me. Hope, wonder, and pure unconditional love washed over me. Without speaking, this man addressed my spirit through an internal voice. Go to Matthew, he said.

Then, abruptly, I woke up, still in my living room, to the sound of my alarm ringing in the other room. I felt completely different than I had before. I felt a renewed sense of peace and contentment. What just happened? Was it a dream? Was that really what Jesus looked like? I know him! It seemed like there was a light shining in the darkness of my living room, and I heard a calm voice, coming from within me: Yeshua (Jesus). But he hadn’t looked the way I had always envisioned him.

I dressed and rushed out the door. I ran into a woman at the coffee shop and in a brief exchange, I shared with her that I’d seen Jesus. As I told her how he had appeared to me, she cried. Just before I bumped into you, she said, I was reading a magazine article about a young girl, Akiane Kramarik, who claimed angels gave her visions showing the images she used to create portraits. There were photographs with the article and when I approached, she was looking at the image of a man identical to what I had just described. One thing all the photos had in common was the man in the portrait: Yeshua. Just as Yeshua lit up my life and changed me, body and soul, you too can rise to your potential by bringing His teaching of love into your life. As Yeshua said in John 8:12, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.

In my encounter with Yeshua, he met a depressed, bitter, hopeless me—but the whole narrative changed when he entered the room. If it had been just a dream, I should have continued feeling the way I’d felt before I fell asleep. But the feeling was different—it was as if my burdens had been taken away. I was at peace. The experience illuminated my mind with promise and faith. Have you read the words of Yeshua? His words are filled with wisdom and have changed my Life. I hope your faith and life, too, will transform as you are illuminated with the truth. There is a plan for your life and God knows what that is. The message Yeshua was showing me, is you just have to start somewhere, even if it is not the beginning. Sometimes we just need a little guidance and guidance to know what it is we seek.

This book is dedicated to helping others, by channeling that perspective and my own hard-won lessons. It is my hope that by reading it, you’ll come away feeling like you’ve come across something valuable and helpful, yet not something overly