Part V of the five part series on the “Laws of Attraction,” deals with creating a mental slide show. For years creative visualization has worked as a means of manifesting people’s desires. Creating a slide show is a form of visualization. If you have never worked on visualization before, I suggest you read Shakti Gawains’s Creative Visualization.
Creating a slide mental slide show should be fun! Be creative, feel the joy of the exercise.
For each image on your vision board, creative a mental image of what it looks like, what the emotions surrounding it are.
An example would be: “The perfect romantic relationship.” Your visual image may start with you looking in the mirror, and smiling at yourself. You then observe all the traits you want in a life partner, in yourself. The next scene may be walking hand and hand with the “person of your dreams.” You may enjoy several scenes with this person, such as walking in the park, going fishing or cooking together. The last scene might be a wedding. Try to experience the emotions of each event.
All scenes should last to just a couple of minutes ~ kind of like the coming attraction clips at the movie theater.
Once you create all the visual images in your mind ~ then you will tie them together. By tying them together, I mean find a natural way to connect them for a complete visualization exercise. The following is an example how I do this:
I start with the “Perfect Romantic Relationship” which leads to “Travel” which ties into “Being a Best Selling Author,” which leads to “Financial Abundance” which moves into “Being of Service to Others and the Planet,” which lead into “Home Sweet Homes (as a place to rest and entertain after the travels).
In the morning, when you wake play this mental video to yourself. Then right before you go to sleep at night replay it. The night time replay will assist your subconscious mind in providing subliminal messages to you while you sleep.
During the daytime when you have a few free minutes, think about one of the clips. Try to state affirmations why you deserve it, how it makes you feel and how real it is becoming. A bit of daydreaming can go a long way.
This technique takes practice and patience. Your image may not be sharp ~ it maybe more word thoughts than visual thoughts. That is okay, we all tap into our imagination differently. The key is to have fun and be consistent.
If you conceive it ~ and you believe it ~ you will achieve it!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
The Law of Attraction ~ Part IV
Vision Boards
Part IV of the five part series on the “Laws of Attraction,” deals with a Vision Board. Vision Board is not a new concept. In the early part of the last century Napoleon Hill, an early self-help guru, was a proponent of using boards. Walt Disney utilized one in creating his Magic Kingdom.
A Vision Board is a poster in which you display items that remind you of your goals. These items can be a wide range of things from letters to pictures, to written affirmations.
The important thing is that it needs to mean something to you. You may describe it as a display board for your dreams.
It does not have to be elaborate. It can be real simple, such as poster board with pictures from a magazine cut out pasted on it. If you are artistic you may draw or paint pictures which remind you of your goal. I have known some people forgo the vision board and make a vision book ~ which is the same principle.
Once completed it is important to place it in a place where you can see it a few times a day. By viewing it, you will be sparked to contemplate the things that you want. Putting it away in the closet does not have the same effect.
If you have a life partner that you share similar goals, it is okay to do a board together. I would suggest if this is the case that you divide the board in three sections. One section should be dedicated to joint goals, and the other two sections dedicated to your individual goals.
From time to time, as goals/visions change or goals are accomplished, update the board. It also okay to change the pictures if you find you like picture that better describes your vision.
The following is a description of my board, as an example to give you ideas how you may want to construct yours.
My board is a four paneled display board. I have placed it in my home office because I spend most of my time there. The reason I used the four paneled display board is that I had one in storage ~ you don’t necessarily have to purchase something new. My displays are a combination of pictures, clipart, internet pictures and letters I have received. I have laminated all my items and they are stuck on the board with Velcro. Why did I laminate my display items? I have a laminator ~ so it was cost effective. It is important to make your board appealing to the eyes ~ make it easy to look at ~ and you will look at it more often.
On each section of the board I have placed motivational sayings ~ that mean something to me. My sayings are:
1. It is kind of fun to do the impossible ~ Walt Disney
2. Conceive it ~ Believe it ~ Achieve it!
3. Every man is a prophet unto himself. If he believes he will accomplish a
goal ~ he is right, he will. If he believes he won’t ~ once again he is
correct.
4. Ask and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall
be opened unto you. ~ Matthew 7:7
I placed seven goals/visions on my board. I chose seven because I feel it is important to keep the number small….for the mind to focus….and I feel seven is a holy number. There is no correct number…..seven just works for me.
Vision Board reminders:
1. Is a Large letter V done with word- art with many lowercase v’s surrounding
it. The V has a special meaning to me ~ that I don’t necessarily want to
share with other people. I mention it here, because it is important for you
to realize that you don’t have to share all your dreams with the world. Some
things are just between you and the Divine.
2. The Perfect Romantic Relationship. I depict this with a picture of a man and
woman kissing. Directly under the picture I have Velcro a small mirror
(found at the dollar store). The purpose of the mirror is to remind me ~ that
I need to display all the characteristics I am seeking in a mate ~ in order
to find the right person to be my life partner.
3. Best Selling Novel. The vision takes up an entire section because it is one
of my prime objectives. I depict this with a picture of my book cover with
the words “N.Y. Times Best Seller,” written in red above it. I have a
picture of me at a book signing I did in North Georgia. I have the picture
in black and white to show contrast. I have a picture of me at the L.A.
Times Festival of Books. On the bottom are two reviews I have received from
professional reviewers. To top it off I have a copy of a book club
advertisement with six best selling authors on it ~ I super imposed my
picture over one of the authors.
4. Service. According to Michael Bernard Beckwith, one of the keys to
developing a prosperous life is to serve man kind. One of my affirmations
and goals in life is to give back to the earth and my fellow man. I depict
this with a large S done with word-art. On the corner of the pages I have
four pictures that help may my vision become clearer. On the top left corner
is an old church. The church represents, me giving lectures to groups on the
Laws of Attraction and the Laws of Abundance. On the right upper corner is a
picture of a book on a table next to the sea. This represents that I want to
serve through my writing. On the bottom left is a picture of butterfly,
which represents my website: butterflyhope.com, which is dedicated to
lifting the spirits of people who are fighting life threatening illnesses.
On the lower right corner is the letters: FB, which indicates that I can
help people with my blogs on Facebook, as well as networking with like-
minded people.
5. Mountain and Beach Houses. I would really like to have a house in the
mountains and a condo on the beach. I depict this with two pictures. On the
top is a mountain home. On the bottom is two chairs sitting on a patio
overlooking the beach. In between is a sign that says: Home Sweet Homes.
6. Financial Abundance. Mike Dooley asks the question: “At the end of your life
which would you rather have, a million dollars in the bank, or a million
memories?” It is his theory (as well as mine and many other) the Universe
will supply all your needs……just ask. So for the vision I have a picture of
a bank. I placed a sign in front of the bank that says open 24 hours a day;
and a picture of me standing outside of the bank. I have also taken a picture
of $5000.00 and put it on the board. I caution all people who want financial
abundance; it is not how much money you have that counts. It is what you do
with the money. (See number 4).
7. Travel. I love to travel and I want to travel to all areas of the earth and
experience all things I can. To depict this, I placed numerous pictures of
past travel destinations and future destinations.
As with all these exercises, they are meant to be fun! Approach it with a fun creative attitude. It will help get your emotional vibrations moving in the right directions. I have read many stories of how Vision Boards have help propel a person into the land of their dreams. If it has worked for others ~ it will also work for you!
Part IV of the five part series on the “Laws of Attraction,” deals with a Vision Board. Vision Board is not a new concept. In the early part of the last century Napoleon Hill, an early self-help guru, was a proponent of using boards. Walt Disney utilized one in creating his Magic Kingdom.
A Vision Board is a poster in which you display items that remind you of your goals. These items can be a wide range of things from letters to pictures, to written affirmations.
The important thing is that it needs to mean something to you. You may describe it as a display board for your dreams.
It does not have to be elaborate. It can be real simple, such as poster board with pictures from a magazine cut out pasted on it. If you are artistic you may draw or paint pictures which remind you of your goal. I have known some people forgo the vision board and make a vision book ~ which is the same principle.
Once completed it is important to place it in a place where you can see it a few times a day. By viewing it, you will be sparked to contemplate the things that you want. Putting it away in the closet does not have the same effect.
If you have a life partner that you share similar goals, it is okay to do a board together. I would suggest if this is the case that you divide the board in three sections. One section should be dedicated to joint goals, and the other two sections dedicated to your individual goals.
From time to time, as goals/visions change or goals are accomplished, update the board. It also okay to change the pictures if you find you like picture that better describes your vision.
The following is a description of my board, as an example to give you ideas how you may want to construct yours.
My board is a four paneled display board. I have placed it in my home office because I spend most of my time there. The reason I used the four paneled display board is that I had one in storage ~ you don’t necessarily have to purchase something new. My displays are a combination of pictures, clipart, internet pictures and letters I have received. I have laminated all my items and they are stuck on the board with Velcro. Why did I laminate my display items? I have a laminator ~ so it was cost effective. It is important to make your board appealing to the eyes ~ make it easy to look at ~ and you will look at it more often.
On each section of the board I have placed motivational sayings ~ that mean something to me. My sayings are:
1. It is kind of fun to do the impossible ~ Walt Disney
2. Conceive it ~ Believe it ~ Achieve it!
3. Every man is a prophet unto himself. If he believes he will accomplish a
goal ~ he is right, he will. If he believes he won’t ~ once again he is
correct.
4. Ask and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall
be opened unto you. ~ Matthew 7:7
I placed seven goals/visions on my board. I chose seven because I feel it is important to keep the number small….for the mind to focus….and I feel seven is a holy number. There is no correct number…..seven just works for me.
Vision Board reminders:
1. Is a Large letter V done with word- art with many lowercase v’s surrounding
it. The V has a special meaning to me ~ that I don’t necessarily want to
share with other people. I mention it here, because it is important for you
to realize that you don’t have to share all your dreams with the world. Some
things are just between you and the Divine.
2. The Perfect Romantic Relationship. I depict this with a picture of a man and
woman kissing. Directly under the picture I have Velcro a small mirror
(found at the dollar store). The purpose of the mirror is to remind me ~ that
I need to display all the characteristics I am seeking in a mate ~ in order
to find the right person to be my life partner.
3. Best Selling Novel. The vision takes up an entire section because it is one
of my prime objectives. I depict this with a picture of my book cover with
the words “N.Y. Times Best Seller,” written in red above it. I have a
picture of me at a book signing I did in North Georgia. I have the picture
in black and white to show contrast. I have a picture of me at the L.A.
Times Festival of Books. On the bottom are two reviews I have received from
professional reviewers. To top it off I have a copy of a book club
advertisement with six best selling authors on it ~ I super imposed my
picture over one of the authors.
4. Service. According to Michael Bernard Beckwith, one of the keys to
developing a prosperous life is to serve man kind. One of my affirmations
and goals in life is to give back to the earth and my fellow man. I depict
this with a large S done with word-art. On the corner of the pages I have
four pictures that help may my vision become clearer. On the top left corner
is an old church. The church represents, me giving lectures to groups on the
Laws of Attraction and the Laws of Abundance. On the right upper corner is a
picture of a book on a table next to the sea. This represents that I want to
serve through my writing. On the bottom left is a picture of butterfly,
which represents my website: butterflyhope.com, which is dedicated to
lifting the spirits of people who are fighting life threatening illnesses.
On the lower right corner is the letters: FB, which indicates that I can
help people with my blogs on Facebook, as well as networking with like-
minded people.
5. Mountain and Beach Houses. I would really like to have a house in the
mountains and a condo on the beach. I depict this with two pictures. On the
top is a mountain home. On the bottom is two chairs sitting on a patio
overlooking the beach. In between is a sign that says: Home Sweet Homes.
6. Financial Abundance. Mike Dooley asks the question: “At the end of your life
which would you rather have, a million dollars in the bank, or a million
memories?” It is his theory (as well as mine and many other) the Universe
will supply all your needs……just ask. So for the vision I have a picture of
a bank. I placed a sign in front of the bank that says open 24 hours a day;
and a picture of me standing outside of the bank. I have also taken a picture
of $5000.00 and put it on the board. I caution all people who want financial
abundance; it is not how much money you have that counts. It is what you do
with the money. (See number 4).
7. Travel. I love to travel and I want to travel to all areas of the earth and
experience all things I can. To depict this, I placed numerous pictures of
past travel destinations and future destinations.
As with all these exercises, they are meant to be fun! Approach it with a fun creative attitude. It will help get your emotional vibrations moving in the right directions. I have read many stories of how Vision Boards have help propel a person into the land of their dreams. If it has worked for others ~ it will also work for you!
Friday, July 23, 2010
The Law of Attraction ~ Part III
This is the third of five articles in a series of The Laws of Attractions. These steps are to assist you in your journey to attracting the things you want in your life. These steps or a similar program you custom design for yourself will work. James Arthur Ray, author of the book Harmonic Wealth, said: "You must absolutely have something mentally, before you will ever have it physically." Going just a step further ~ you must have it mentally and be able to hold in your mind. Journaling can assist in doing this.
The third step is journaling. Keep a journal is an important part of our spiritual journey ~ by reviewing your journal on a regular basis you can determine your attitudes ~ desires ~ and your past thought patterns.
By examining your thoughts ~ you can determine what you are co-creating in your life. A prime example of this: After having a not so amicable breakup from a girlfriend, I reviewed my journal for the past year. During that period of time when I mentioned my girlfriend it was to complain, or talking about how I thought the relationship was about over~ and how I wanted out. Then I wondered why the relationship ended. Is it possible that I manifested what I was asking for? Did the Universe grant my wish? There may have been a dramatically different outcome in the relationship if I was writing words of affirmation on how I wanted the relationship to blossom….if I stated positive things about the relationship.
Journaling will reflect your prevailing thoughts ~ therefore giving you direct answers as to attitudes you need to change.
There is no right or wrong way to journal. It is about putting your feelings on paper. It is a private matter that does not have to be shared with others unless you feel it is necessary. Words do not have to be spelled correctly…the grammar does not have to be correct…. just write! I have known people who journal is made up of short stories to describe their day and emotions.
I suggest that you write your “visualization goals” in front of the journal. You may write about events that are happening…. which is good, but it is equally important to describe your emotions concerning those events. One of the goals of the journal is steer your emotions to being positive most of the time. Unless you record your emotions ~ how are you going to monitor them?
If in reviewing your journal if you notice there is a lot of negative energy associated with certain events or people ~ evaluate why you are having those emotions. If you can’t change the negativity~ it may be wise to eliminate or decrease your involvement with these events or people (of course this in not practical if the thing is your job).
Once every few days jot down your thoughts on the things you want to manifest….see if over time your emotions start getting stronger.
Journaling should be fun…it should be a way of releasing your creative energies…which will help turn your attitude more positive. The most important thing in this process is to do it consistency…the more you write….the more you can monitor the more you can change.
The third step is journaling. Keep a journal is an important part of our spiritual journey ~ by reviewing your journal on a regular basis you can determine your attitudes ~ desires ~ and your past thought patterns.
By examining your thoughts ~ you can determine what you are co-creating in your life. A prime example of this: After having a not so amicable breakup from a girlfriend, I reviewed my journal for the past year. During that period of time when I mentioned my girlfriend it was to complain, or talking about how I thought the relationship was about over~ and how I wanted out. Then I wondered why the relationship ended. Is it possible that I manifested what I was asking for? Did the Universe grant my wish? There may have been a dramatically different outcome in the relationship if I was writing words of affirmation on how I wanted the relationship to blossom….if I stated positive things about the relationship.
Journaling will reflect your prevailing thoughts ~ therefore giving you direct answers as to attitudes you need to change.
There is no right or wrong way to journal. It is about putting your feelings on paper. It is a private matter that does not have to be shared with others unless you feel it is necessary. Words do not have to be spelled correctly…the grammar does not have to be correct…. just write! I have known people who journal is made up of short stories to describe their day and emotions.
I suggest that you write your “visualization goals” in front of the journal. You may write about events that are happening…. which is good, but it is equally important to describe your emotions concerning those events. One of the goals of the journal is steer your emotions to being positive most of the time. Unless you record your emotions ~ how are you going to monitor them?
If in reviewing your journal if you notice there is a lot of negative energy associated with certain events or people ~ evaluate why you are having those emotions. If you can’t change the negativity~ it may be wise to eliminate or decrease your involvement with these events or people (of course this in not practical if the thing is your job).
Once every few days jot down your thoughts on the things you want to manifest….see if over time your emotions start getting stronger.
Journaling should be fun…it should be a way of releasing your creative energies…which will help turn your attitude more positive. The most important thing in this process is to do it consistency…the more you write….the more you can monitor the more you can change.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Laws of Attraction ~ Part 2 of 5 ~ Affirmations
The second area of interest in developing a “Laws of Attraction” program is affirmations.
When we really study affirmations, we will discover they are a big part of who we are today.
As children, our parents, teachers and other people of influence (sometimes other children) set the tone for our lives by what they told us…..and what our subconscious mind believed.
Sometimes those “affirmations” were kind…..and sometimes they were not kind. If a parent always told a child they were proud of him/her and that they were very smart…..that child probably grew up to be what the parent affirmed he/she would be. The same holds true for the child that was always being talked down to.
As adults….we have friends, family, spouses, employers, religious figures, etc. telling us “affirmations” of what they believe we are. The majority of the time we buy into what these people are saying. This isn’t always a bad thing….but sometimes it is.
Affirmations can be used to re-affirm the good we already feel about ourselves….or to reprogram our subconscious mind to believe what we want it to be. Because our subconscious mind has been programmed for years, it may take a bit more time to reprogram it than we would like.
The first step in affirmations is realizing that you deserve the good things that you are affirming. It doesn’t do any good if you affirm: “I have a job I like,” if afterwards you are saying to yourself~ “I am not qualified for the job I want,” or “I don’t deserve a better job.”
How do you change your belief from not deserving….to deserving? That is a good question, which is not easy to answer. Sometimes…..it is necessary for a person to seek therapy or spiritual counseling. Prior to doing anything drastic there are a few steps that may be effective.
1. Make a list of all the good things you have done in life. The very fact that
you have done good, indicates that you deserve good things to come to you.
2. Recognize yourself as a child of God. Understand that as a child of God~ you
are already entitled to his blessings.
3. Affirm, while looking in a mirror, that you are a good person and deserve
good things.
4. Read some good self-help books that help build your self-esteem. Two of my
favorite books on the subject are: “The Total Keys to Total Self-
confidence,” by Dr Robert Anthony or “Your Best Life Now,” by Joel Osteen.
It is important to realize that you can not control another person’s action through affirmations. You can not make the man/woman of your dreams to fall madly in love with you. However, you can attract the perfect person into your life.
You can’t attract a specific piece of property to you. If you see a house on the beach that you adore….you can affirm that it is yours until you are blue in the face….and it won’t become yours. You can affirm to have a house similar to the one that you like.
All your affirmations should have two non-negotiable components: they should be for your highest good, and the highest good of all concern.
There are individual affirmations that you may say numerous times during the day and group affirmations that are designed to assisting you in attracting things into you life.
An example of a single affirmation would be when you are about to enter into a stressful situation. You may say to yourself: “I stay calm in all situations,” several times prior to entering that situation.
The group affirmations concern items and behaviors you want to manifest in your life. There are no wrong ways to formulate these affirmations. I do have several suggestions that seem to work well for most people.
1. Recite them two to three times per day. A suggestion would be early in the
morning,sometime in the afternoon, and once prior to going to bed.
2. The total number in the group should not exceed ten affirmations. If you
have too many it may be too difficult for your mind to focus on them.
3. Repeat each affirmation three times.
4. I always put an affirmation for the earth and other people in my set.
5. There is no time span that you should have to say your affirmations for them
to start to work. Change may come immediately, or it may take a while.
6. Affirmation should be made in the present time…as if you already have what
you want. The theory behind this is that the subconscious mind has no
concept of time.
7. The key to affirmation is to change your overall attitude….so when reciting
them, try to imagine what it would feel to have what you are asking for.
The following are examples of affirmations which may be effective for you.
1. I am a good person and deserve God’s best, here and now.
2. I can easily pay all of my bills, here and now.
3. I am enjoying good health, here and now.
4. I have a loving relationship with my family, here and now.
5. I have a job that I enjoy and pays me well, here and now.
6. I make a positive difference in people lives and that of the planet each and
everyday.
7. I am in a loving romantic relationship, here and now.
8. I am calm and relaxed at all times, here and now.
9. I am at my perfect weight, here today.
10. All these things or something better have come to me here and now, for the
highest good of all concern.*
I feel this one is essential in every group affirmations because it allows for something even better than you are asking for to enter your life.
The important thing to remember is affirmations are a way to reprogram your life, to assist in focusing on the good that you deserve. Believe in yourself….and all things are possible. Remember, Jesus said, “With the faith the size of a mustard seed you can move a mountain.”
When we really study affirmations, we will discover they are a big part of who we are today.
As children, our parents, teachers and other people of influence (sometimes other children) set the tone for our lives by what they told us…..and what our subconscious mind believed.
Sometimes those “affirmations” were kind…..and sometimes they were not kind. If a parent always told a child they were proud of him/her and that they were very smart…..that child probably grew up to be what the parent affirmed he/she would be. The same holds true for the child that was always being talked down to.
As adults….we have friends, family, spouses, employers, religious figures, etc. telling us “affirmations” of what they believe we are. The majority of the time we buy into what these people are saying. This isn’t always a bad thing….but sometimes it is.
Affirmations can be used to re-affirm the good we already feel about ourselves….or to reprogram our subconscious mind to believe what we want it to be. Because our subconscious mind has been programmed for years, it may take a bit more time to reprogram it than we would like.
The first step in affirmations is realizing that you deserve the good things that you are affirming. It doesn’t do any good if you affirm: “I have a job I like,” if afterwards you are saying to yourself~ “I am not qualified for the job I want,” or “I don’t deserve a better job.”
How do you change your belief from not deserving….to deserving? That is a good question, which is not easy to answer. Sometimes…..it is necessary for a person to seek therapy or spiritual counseling. Prior to doing anything drastic there are a few steps that may be effective.
1. Make a list of all the good things you have done in life. The very fact that
you have done good, indicates that you deserve good things to come to you.
2. Recognize yourself as a child of God. Understand that as a child of God~ you
are already entitled to his blessings.
3. Affirm, while looking in a mirror, that you are a good person and deserve
good things.
4. Read some good self-help books that help build your self-esteem. Two of my
favorite books on the subject are: “The Total Keys to Total Self-
confidence,” by Dr Robert Anthony or “Your Best Life Now,” by Joel Osteen.
It is important to realize that you can not control another person’s action through affirmations. You can not make the man/woman of your dreams to fall madly in love with you. However, you can attract the perfect person into your life.
You can’t attract a specific piece of property to you. If you see a house on the beach that you adore….you can affirm that it is yours until you are blue in the face….and it won’t become yours. You can affirm to have a house similar to the one that you like.
All your affirmations should have two non-negotiable components: they should be for your highest good, and the highest good of all concern.
There are individual affirmations that you may say numerous times during the day and group affirmations that are designed to assisting you in attracting things into you life.
An example of a single affirmation would be when you are about to enter into a stressful situation. You may say to yourself: “I stay calm in all situations,” several times prior to entering that situation.
The group affirmations concern items and behaviors you want to manifest in your life. There are no wrong ways to formulate these affirmations. I do have several suggestions that seem to work well for most people.
1. Recite them two to three times per day. A suggestion would be early in the
morning,sometime in the afternoon, and once prior to going to bed.
2. The total number in the group should not exceed ten affirmations. If you
have too many it may be too difficult for your mind to focus on them.
3. Repeat each affirmation three times.
4. I always put an affirmation for the earth and other people in my set.
5. There is no time span that you should have to say your affirmations for them
to start to work. Change may come immediately, or it may take a while.
6. Affirmation should be made in the present time…as if you already have what
you want. The theory behind this is that the subconscious mind has no
concept of time.
7. The key to affirmation is to change your overall attitude….so when reciting
them, try to imagine what it would feel to have what you are asking for.
The following are examples of affirmations which may be effective for you.
1. I am a good person and deserve God’s best, here and now.
2. I can easily pay all of my bills, here and now.
3. I am enjoying good health, here and now.
4. I have a loving relationship with my family, here and now.
5. I have a job that I enjoy and pays me well, here and now.
6. I make a positive difference in people lives and that of the planet each and
everyday.
7. I am in a loving romantic relationship, here and now.
8. I am calm and relaxed at all times, here and now.
9. I am at my perfect weight, here today.
10. All these things or something better have come to me here and now, for the
highest good of all concern.*
I feel this one is essential in every group affirmations because it allows for something even better than you are asking for to enter your life.
The important thing to remember is affirmations are a way to reprogram your life, to assist in focusing on the good that you deserve. Believe in yourself….and all things are possible. Remember, Jesus said, “With the faith the size of a mustard seed you can move a mountain.”
Sunday, July 18, 2010
The Laws of Attraction- Part 1
This is a five part series to assist the reader with the “Laws of Attraction” to become effective in your life. What makes me an expert? Absolutely nothing…..other than I am working the program, and the program is working in my life! The majority (probably all) of the information in this series is not original; rather a collection of ideas that I have obtain from a majority of books ~ both old and new. A few of the sources include: Jesus, The Buddha, Shakti Gawain, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Mike Dooley, Jerry and Esther Hicks, Rhonda Byrne, Zig Zigler, James Arthur Ray, Napoleon Hill ~ the list is endless.
The Law of Attraction ~ Creative Visualization or whatever you want to call it is not new. Michael Bernard Beckwith refers to it as: New Thought/Ancient Wisdom. In fact, Jesus said: “Ask and it shall be given, seek, and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7.
This is an attempt to bring all the teachings together that can assist you in developing your own plan. My plan is working for me ~ this does not mean that you need to do everything I do. This is just a model. Walt Disney said: “It is kind of fun to do the impossible.” Let’s get started!
Attitude:
One element that is vitally important in the Law of Attraction is your attitude. If you are convinced that is won’t work ~ I would agree with you ~ it won’t. However, it is not just the attitude about the program that is important ~ it is also the attitude you have towards yourself. You have to believe that you are worthy of obtaining the things in your life that you want!
Jesus said: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” Mark 12:31. Many people fail to read the second half of the statement: “love yourself.” It is important to develop self-appreciation /love ~ before we can be totally successful we must believe think we deserve it. Self-love is really okay……it is okay to treat ourselves like we are special~ because we are. This is not saying that we ignore the needs of others ~ it is just recognizing that we deserve the items in life that we want, too.
The words “can’t, won’t, failure, impossible, bad luck” should all be avoided as much as possible ~ they are words which denote lack ~ we want our vocabulary to reflect abundance. When we are speaking of abundance ~ our subconscious mind will pick up on the vibration and produce abundance. A positive attitude will, even when it appears the world is crumbling around us, make us feel better. When we feel better ~ it is more likely good things will happen to us.
Many people have been indoctrinated with negative self-talk. I suggest that we work on rewiring our brains to put a positive spin on things. Some examples are:
“Things are so unfair” can be changed into “This situation is presenting great opportunities for me.”
“It is so hard to get ahead” can be changed to: “I am seeing progress.”
“I hate this traffic.” can be changed to: “This gives me an opportunity to get my thoughts together.”
This list goes on. Transform yourself from a complainer to a complimenter.
When negative thoughts sneak into you consciousness ~ say STOP (to yourself or out loud) and then proceed to list 10 good things about the situation.
The Universe (or if you prefer God) appreciates gratitude. The theory goes if you are grateful ~ that the Universe will give you more to be grateful for. I suggest that each morning, and every night prior to bed that you think of 10 things that you are thankful for. A good time to do this would be when you are brushing your teeth~ it will keep you from forgetting.
Dr. Robert Anthony said in his book: “The Ultimate Keys to Total Self-confidence,” that it takes 21 days to change a behavior. If you follow these steps for a short 3-weeks they should become second nature to you.
You were born to soar with the eagles ~ it is time to leave the nest!
The Law of Attraction ~ Creative Visualization or whatever you want to call it is not new. Michael Bernard Beckwith refers to it as: New Thought/Ancient Wisdom. In fact, Jesus said: “Ask and it shall be given, seek, and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7.
This is an attempt to bring all the teachings together that can assist you in developing your own plan. My plan is working for me ~ this does not mean that you need to do everything I do. This is just a model. Walt Disney said: “It is kind of fun to do the impossible.” Let’s get started!
Attitude:
One element that is vitally important in the Law of Attraction is your attitude. If you are convinced that is won’t work ~ I would agree with you ~ it won’t. However, it is not just the attitude about the program that is important ~ it is also the attitude you have towards yourself. You have to believe that you are worthy of obtaining the things in your life that you want!
Jesus said: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” Mark 12:31. Many people fail to read the second half of the statement: “love yourself.” It is important to develop self-appreciation /love ~ before we can be totally successful we must believe think we deserve it. Self-love is really okay……it is okay to treat ourselves like we are special~ because we are. This is not saying that we ignore the needs of others ~ it is just recognizing that we deserve the items in life that we want, too.
The words “can’t, won’t, failure, impossible, bad luck” should all be avoided as much as possible ~ they are words which denote lack ~ we want our vocabulary to reflect abundance. When we are speaking of abundance ~ our subconscious mind will pick up on the vibration and produce abundance. A positive attitude will, even when it appears the world is crumbling around us, make us feel better. When we feel better ~ it is more likely good things will happen to us.
Many people have been indoctrinated with negative self-talk. I suggest that we work on rewiring our brains to put a positive spin on things. Some examples are:
“Things are so unfair” can be changed into “This situation is presenting great opportunities for me.”
“It is so hard to get ahead” can be changed to: “I am seeing progress.”
“I hate this traffic.” can be changed to: “This gives me an opportunity to get my thoughts together.”
This list goes on. Transform yourself from a complainer to a complimenter.
When negative thoughts sneak into you consciousness ~ say STOP (to yourself or out loud) and then proceed to list 10 good things about the situation.
The Universe (or if you prefer God) appreciates gratitude. The theory goes if you are grateful ~ that the Universe will give you more to be grateful for. I suggest that each morning, and every night prior to bed that you think of 10 things that you are thankful for. A good time to do this would be when you are brushing your teeth~ it will keep you from forgetting.
Dr. Robert Anthony said in his book: “The Ultimate Keys to Total Self-confidence,” that it takes 21 days to change a behavior. If you follow these steps for a short 3-weeks they should become second nature to you.
You were born to soar with the eagles ~ it is time to leave the nest!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Live in the Now!
The following is my paraphrase of a story I read in a book in the 1980s, obviously it made an impact on me ~ as evidenced by me remembering the tale.
One day a man was taking a hike in the mountains. Out of nowhere, a giant grizzly bear attacked him. Fearing for his life he ran hoping to lose the bear. To his dismay the bear continued to chase him.
He raced up a trail, only to find that is ended ~ at a steep cliff. As he turned around to head down the hill, he saw the bear gaining on him. Looking over the edge of the cliff he spied a limb growing out if the side of the mountain ~ so he jumped, just as the bear was about to maul him. With great luck the relieved man was able to grab hold of the limb to break his fall.
Just as he was about to drop to safety ~ he heard a ferocious roar. Standing directly underneath him, waiting for his supper, was a hungry tiger.
The man looked up and winced as the bear continued to stare at him. He then looked down at the hungry beast that awaited his fall. He noticed a strawberry growing on the side of the hill ~ so he reached over, picked it and ate it.
That was the end of the story. The message is clear ~ all we really have is “now.”
To me this is the best policy ~ it is impossible to change yesterday. What is done is done. Yes there are times we should make amends ~ but then we need to move on. As far as the good old days ~ they are gone too. It is time to make new memories in the present time. If we spend too much time ruminating on the past ~ how can we possibly enjoy the present time. There are lessons from yesterday that we need to apply to today ~ but to continue to relive yesterday ~ good or bad ~ can prevent us from feeling the beauty of today.
Tomorrow is uncertain ~ we don’t really know if it is going to arrive. Spending too much time worrying about something that may never come ~ also prevents us from fully embracing today. Yes ~ we should plan for retirement ~ for vacations ~ make grocery lists ~ all in anticipation that tomorrow will come. However ~ being overly concerned about what is going to happen in an uncertain future will drive you nuts!
My suggestion ~ eat the strawberry ~ enjoy it ~ today is all we truly have.
One day a man was taking a hike in the mountains. Out of nowhere, a giant grizzly bear attacked him. Fearing for his life he ran hoping to lose the bear. To his dismay the bear continued to chase him.
He raced up a trail, only to find that is ended ~ at a steep cliff. As he turned around to head down the hill, he saw the bear gaining on him. Looking over the edge of the cliff he spied a limb growing out if the side of the mountain ~ so he jumped, just as the bear was about to maul him. With great luck the relieved man was able to grab hold of the limb to break his fall.
Just as he was about to drop to safety ~ he heard a ferocious roar. Standing directly underneath him, waiting for his supper, was a hungry tiger.
The man looked up and winced as the bear continued to stare at him. He then looked down at the hungry beast that awaited his fall. He noticed a strawberry growing on the side of the hill ~ so he reached over, picked it and ate it.
That was the end of the story. The message is clear ~ all we really have is “now.”
To me this is the best policy ~ it is impossible to change yesterday. What is done is done. Yes there are times we should make amends ~ but then we need to move on. As far as the good old days ~ they are gone too. It is time to make new memories in the present time. If we spend too much time ruminating on the past ~ how can we possibly enjoy the present time. There are lessons from yesterday that we need to apply to today ~ but to continue to relive yesterday ~ good or bad ~ can prevent us from feeling the beauty of today.
Tomorrow is uncertain ~ we don’t really know if it is going to arrive. Spending too much time worrying about something that may never come ~ also prevents us from fully embracing today. Yes ~ we should plan for retirement ~ for vacations ~ make grocery lists ~ all in anticipation that tomorrow will come. However ~ being overly concerned about what is going to happen in an uncertain future will drive you nuts!
My suggestion ~ eat the strawberry ~ enjoy it ~ today is all we truly have.
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