DESIRE AND BELIEF

Category: Personal Development

  • “What Really Makes You Tick?” 10 questions you should ask to yourself: a preparation to self-improvement

    We’re all pelted with problems. Honestly it shouldn’t even bother or even hinder us to becoming all we ought to be. Aspirations as kids should continue to live within us, even though it would be short-lived or as long as we could hold on to the dream. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks… or can they?

    1. What do I really want?
    The question of the ages. So many things you want to do with your life and so little time to even go about during the day.

    Find something that you are good at can help realize that small step towards improvement. Diligence is the key to know that it is worth it.

    2. Should I really change?
    Today’s generation has taken another level of redefining ‘self’, or at least that’s what the kids are saying. Having an army of teenage nieces and nephews has taught me that there are far worse things that they could have had than acne or maybe even promiscuity. So how does that fit into your lifestyle?

    If history has taught us one thing, it’s the life that we have gone through. Try to see if partying Seventies style wouldn’t appeal to the younger generation, but dancing is part of partying. Watch them applaud after showing them how to really dance than break their bones in break-dancing.

    3. What’s the bright side in all of this?
    With so much is happening around us there seem to be no room for even considering that light at the end of the tunnel. We can still see it as something positive without undergoing so much scrutiny. And if it’s a train at the end of the tunnel, take it for a ride and see what makes the world go round!

    4. Am I comfortable with what I’m doing?
    There’s always the easy way and the right way when it comes to deciding what goes with which shoes, or purse, shirt and whatnot. It doesn’t take a genius to see yourself as someone unique, or else we’ll all be equally the same in everything we do. Variety brings in very interesting and exciting questions to be experimented.

    5. Have I done enough for myself?
    Have you, or is there something more you want to do? Discontentment in every aspect can be dangerous in large doses, but in small amounts you’ll be able to see and do stuff you could never imagine doing.

    6. Am I happy at where I am today?
    It’s an unfair question so let it be an answer! You love being a good and loving mom or dad to your kids, then take it up a notch! Your kids will love you forever. The same goes with everyday life!

    7. Am I appealing to the opposite sex?
    So maybe I don’t have an answer to that, but that doesn’t mean I can’t try it, though. Whether you shape-up, change the way you wear your clothes or hair, or even your attitude towards people, you should always remember it will always be for your own benefit.

    8. How much could I have?
    I suppose in this case there is no such things on having things too much or too little, but it’s more on how badly you really need it. I’d like to have lots of money, no denying that, but the question is that how much are you willing to work for it?

    9. What motivates me?
    What motivates you? It’s an answer you have to find out for yourself. There are so many things that can make everyone happy, but to choose one of the may be the hardest part. It’s not like you can’t have one serving of your favorite food in a buffet and that’s it. Just try it piece by piece.

    10. What Really Makes You Tick?
    So? What really makes you tick? You can be just about anything you always wanted to be, but to realize that attaining something that may seem very difficult is already giving up before you even start that journey. Always remember, that self-improvement is not just about the physical or philosophical change you have to undergo, but it’s something that you really want.

  • The Law of Attraction and The Law of Receiving

    11 forgotton lawsThe Law of Receiving is one of Bob Proctor and Mary Morrissey’s 11 Forgotten Laws. The 11 Forgotten Laws is a program and study course based upon Raymond Holliwell’s book Working With The Law.

    Some what of a surprising message is this Law of Receiving. (That’s Yoda-speak for, The Law of receiving has a surprising message.) In order to receive you must first give. Most people, myself included, have always been of the mind that you must get before you can give. In my mind I have always figured when I hit the big time I will then be able to give more in charitable contributions. Habitat for Humanity is my personal favorite. I donate sporadically. But according to this Law of Receiving the giving must come first. As Raymond Holliwell states giving, “is the first law of all creation.” I believe it was the creators of the Chicken Soup For The Soul series whom I have seen giving a seminar on the benefits of giving. Considering the astounding success of their books, I am thinking they must know of what they speak. But I must say, I didn’t really get it then. I did not really get it in the Law of Attraction sort of way. Giving opens up an avenue for receiving.

    When I look back on my life I can see places where I was using this law and it was working very well for me but I wasn’t even aware. There have been many times where I gave selflessly and gained much in return. Sometimes the rewards were monetary, sometimes spiritual, often times both. In my current financial situation, I can see where my money making strategy has been a bit weak. Certainly the financial benefits have had that same weakness. Bob Proctor says, “Giving always precedes and predetermines the reception, whether you’re giving your thought, your work, your service, or your deed.”

    In my mind and most certainly in my heart, the idea that I am giving something that will benefit others makes the work so much more satisfying. It also gives the work a much higher value which can most certainly be financially beneficial. However, we must be aware that there is a right and also a wrong way to give. Careless and impulsive giving will get careless results. But there can also be as Proctor puts it, “careful, scientific giving.” If our giving retards progress then there can be no benefit. Such as giving a person food instead of teaching him to feed himself would be detrimental. However giving the help a person needs to stand on their own can be powerful.

    Proctor suggests we tithe 10% of our income before anything else. He says tithing ,”is an orderly, methodical plan of giving, which creates a steady flow of reciprocal good to be received.” Not bad. He goes on to say, “tithing gives a person self-reliance, a confidence which enables him to build up a positive mental attitude which attracts success.” That’s what I’m all about, “attracting success.”

    Now after we give, there is more to do. Next we must prepare to receive. As Raymond Holliwell states, “This is the most interesting part, because our preparation shows our active faith.” This ties in with what we know of the Law of Attraction. Our desire, and our attention to that desire, sets us up to receive what we desire. We may get what we expect to receive. Holliwell goes on to say, “The key to the law then is: We are continually drawing into life what we give and expect.” so if we give in a lazy manner we can expect to receive lazy results. However in giving it our all we can expect results that may just exceed our expectations.

    Imagine the results you will get when you give all you can give in a thoughtful manner. You may just surprise yourself.

     

  • Books To Break The Negative Thought Cycle

    We have all been there trying to keep our thoughts on the positive path.  At times it can be very difficult.

    One of the best treatments ( if you can call it that)  to break negative thought patterns is to pick up one of your positive thinking or self-help books and start reading.

    If your not a reader like many get a few of the books and find excerpts that pick you up almost every time you read it.  Also, since most books are found in audio form, pop in your favorite and start listening.

    Below are some great books to break your negative thoughts instantly:

    The Law of Attraction – By Jerry and Esther Hicks

    The Great Little Book of Afformations     – By Noah St. John – Noah actually has an entire website dedicated to self-improvement, you can find it here

    Think and Grow Rich – By Napleon Hill – you can get it free here

    As a Man Thinketh – James Allen –  you can get it free here

    The Missing Secret – By Joe Vitale

    Although a short list, they are a few of the most powerful books that can change your negative thoughts instantly.

    An important key it to take note while you are reading, underline,  etc.  By doing this you have a reference at all times.

    Additional tips include:

    Making a poster or sign with excerpts that you read and hang it

    Repeat the positive things you read from each book aloud- this will stregten your memory of them

    Share with others what you have read- sharing has great power and makes you feel instantly helpful and positive

    By reading books like these and doing these things daily or at least weekly your mind will begin to change.  The more you do it the easier it will become.

  • Porter Vision

    Patrick K. Porter, PhD is an award-winning author, consultant, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.

    With 24 years of experience operating one of the largest self-help franchises , he has become a highly sought-after expert within the personal improvement industry.

    Dr. Porter has personally trained, instructed, or certified over 35,000 people in Psycho-Linguistics and Neuro-Linguistics and CVR (Creative Visualization and Relaxation). I was one of the many to have the honor of being trained by Dr. Porter.

    Dr. Porter is my mentor and an expert in mind technology. I am thrilled that Dr. Porter now has a website dedicated to helping others achieve their personal goals. The site is called Porter Vision.

    Within in his site you can find products and a series of programs allowing you to read your full potential.

    Check out some of the programs Porter Vision has to offer:

    Accelerated Learning Series
    Catalog & Free Downloads
    Freedom from Addiction Series
    Golf Mental Coaching Series
    Smoking Cessation
    Weight Loss Program

    These are just a few of many programs Porter Vision has to offer. I have worked with the knowledge and resources that Dr. Patrick K. Porter has taught me throughout the years. They have made a personal change in my life and in hundreds of clients I work with.

    Take a look at Porter Vision for yourself and see what it has to offer you.

  • The Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon

    The hundredth monkey effect was supposedly based on research of a group of monkeys on one particular island. This group lived on a Japanese island and was given sweet potatoes covered in sand.

    These monkeys learned to wash these potatoes and the behavior began to spread to younger generations of monkeys. The scientists then went onto report that this behavior seemed to spontaneously appear on other islands among other monkeys that did not have any contact with the first group.

    The study was published but has now been discredited; individuals have said it was part of “New Age Mythology”. It was discredited in part because at least one monkey who knew how to wash the potatoes may have swam to another island and spent an amount of time there.

    Scientists disprove things often and at times are right and wrong. Could this Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon be true and if so what does it mean?

    If the hundredth monkey phenomenon is true that would mean that at a certain level of awareness this information could be communicated. With this vast universe and all the things we do not fully understand, is it silly to believe it is not possible.

    However, scientific “tests” are accurate. If the level of precision was not there for any scientists liking (especially those who are out to disprove such a phenomenon) then it must be inaccurate.

    Finding a test to measure mass consciousness may be quite difficult. Science may never agree with the Hundredth Monkey Theory or any other relating to a communications among the minds.

    With all that we do not know the idea of having a communicating consciousness can be pretty scary to many. Fear drives people and perhaps that is why there is always such a fervor to disprove anything that seems impossible.

    What is your opinion about The Hundredth Monkey Phenomenon?

  • Noah St. Johns Success Clinic

    I discovered Noah St. John after reading his book “The Great Little Book of Afformations” Since the reading of the “Afformations” book I have been enlightened by Noah’s teachings ever since.

    Noah St. John’s site The Success Clinic is jam-packed with great products and courses to help you live a more fulfilling life, no matter what it is you desire. He has recently updated his site and programs and there are even more exciting products and information to help you succeed.

    In the Success Clinic Store you can find many tools. You can also find Noah St. John’s most recent book “The Secret Code to Success” at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to better themselves or their life.

    Noah St. John has also put together achievement packs which are specially selected products designed to enrich your experience with The Secret Code of Success. A great compliment to these resources is Noah’s Secret Code to Success Interactive Course.

    The Success Clinic also offers a Platinum Mentorship Club as part of the Elite Afformations Package, including The Great Little Book of Afformations eBook, Bonus eBooklets, Afformations Interviews and Transcripts.

    Noah St. Johns book on Afformations taught me a new way of thinking. A way to release resistant thought in a new way. These are all great tools by Noah and I would recommend every one.