Imagine what it would be like to have everything you desire. Go on, imagine it! Use a pen and paper and write it all down. What do you desire? More money? Better job? Better health? Better home? Better car? Better friends? Whatever it is write it down in precise detail. Work on it for a  few days adding some more detail each time.

Now take you written desires and read them, close your eyes as you imagine being there, having that or doing that right now. Imagine it with all the sounds and smells. Get into the feeling, I mean get into the feeling, what I mean is, really get into the feeling of being, having or doing whatever it is you desire.

Now, how does that feel, to imagine you have already your desire? Good? Wonderful? Exciting? What you do now is vitally important – record that feeling, burn it into your memory. If you open your eyes and cancel all the good feeling by saying it will never happen anyway, you have just wasted your time. But if you remember that feeling, and practice makes perfect, then you can recall that feeling each time you think of your desires and goals. Observe what happens as you repeat this exercise over the next few weeks, who you meet, what opportunities suddenly present themselves.

Be grateful for your received desire, even before you have physically received it. The good feeling and the gratitude will greatly increase the possibility of receiving your desires.

Be blessed and have fun. Go ahead and report your experiences here, or come on over to Jim’s Network and share in our Ask the Coach forum.

Think about what has got you where you are now. What is the one thing which is mostly responsible for getting you into your current circumstances? Is it the economy? Is the the government? What about your relationships? Maybe they messed up your life. Or it was the hurricane or tornado which destroyed everything you had. Or perhaps you were robbed or took ill or had an accident. Which of these do you blame for your current circumstances? And although there may be some blame here if that is the way you have been thinking then you have missed the real reason.

A few years ago my own life fell apart. First it was religious beliefs which were shattered. I was faced with a situation where my honesty and trust were abused and I was hurt and my image destroyed. Soon after that I lost my well paying  job. Two systems, the religious and the social, which I relied on had let me down. Now I could have sunk in the gutter of depression and blamed everyone and everything and make myself miserable. But I am grateful that soon after I discovered the REAL REASON for my demise. And it’s the same reason why you are in the situation you are in now. And it is the same reason why you will ALWAYS FAIL at setting new year’s resolutions or any kind of goals.

What is that one REASON why you will always FAIL?

It is your thoughts! If you were thinking like a millionaire do you believe you would be where you are today? You are where you are today because you have been thinking that way. You are broke because you are thinking “I am broke.” Your are sick because you are thinking “I am sick.” You are working for minimal wages because you are thinking “That’s all I am capable of doing”. You have failed at giving up smoking because you are thinking “I can never give up smoking”. You are failing at that diet because you are thinking “I can never lose weight.”

Your thinking has brought you to where you are today. Now if those thoughts do not change then your circumstances will not change. If you want to change your circumstances, if you want to keep your resolutions then your thinking must match the outcome and results you desire. Change your thinking and you will change your life. Think like a millionaire and you will be one. Think like a healthy, slim person and you will be one. Now, what was that resolution? Start thinking you have achieved it already and you will change.

I believe in our spiritual nature, that we are made up of body, soul and spirit, or the physical, emotional and that something other which constitutes the real you and me, what I call our spirit. It is the connection to a greater Divine Spirit at this level which I believe is the source of all of our power and capabilities.

Think of everything as energy. Ask a physicist and they’ll tell you this is true. Everything in this world, the entire universe is only energy. Matter, the stuff we call physical – the stuff we can touch and sense with our physical senses, is also only energy. Everything vibrates at different frequencies; a rock vibrates a lot slower than water, and water is slower than air, and air is slower than light and light is slower than spirit. The rock, made up of atoms and electrons, like everything else, is really in constant movement. But to us it feels like it is not moving at all, but still and hard.

Even our thoughts are energy. When we think we are in fact sending out signals at a certain frequency. Anything vibrating at or resonating with that frequency will pick up that thought-signal, or resonate with it. This is the basis of the Law of Attraction. Like attracts like. So when we think bad and fear the worst we are in fact drawing those things towards us.

When we think positive thoughts and dwell on our desires which should benefit mankind in some way, we are resonating at spiritual frequencies. We are connecting with the Divine. This is why meditation is so helpful; it gets rid of all the noise of distracting and negative thoughts and allows us to focus our intention, our spiritual frequencies, on the single idea of our desire.

What do you think? DO you have an experience with this inner, spiritual power? Comment below.

“You’re hopeless!” “You can never do anything right!” “Your brainless!” “You’ll never amount to anything!” “You’re a dead loss!” “No one can trust you to do anything right!” A child who hears these things spoken to it over and over again, being repeatedly demoralized and put down, will believe what is being said and live each day depressed.

If you are a parent and you have been speaking to your child like this, then stop now! You are razing your child, destroying their self-esteem and their future potential.

If someone you know is doing this, encourage them to speak words of encouragement. If a scolding is necessary, or even if a nasty comment slips out, let it rest with that. Do not continue to repeat the phrase. There’s no need to make the wound deeper. If a negative scolding or insult is made make an effort to lift the child up with a word of love and appreciation. Speak as you would like to be spoken to.

And this isn’t only for treatment of children, it’s good for dealing with anyone. By ending every communication with everyone you speak with with a positive word of encouragement or appreciation you are raising their self-worth. Not only will they feel better, in spite of any mistakes made, but you will feel better and they will go on to reflect that good feeling to the next person they meet.

What kind of wave do you want to spread, a wave of despair or a wave of joy?

Thoughts are a little like that. They grow old and become lifeless when the flow stops. The thinking behind old ideas becomes lifeless, powerless and out of date. They no longer serve a purpose and need to be replaced with new ideas, new thinking. In short, old ideas, old thinking, stinks.

Too many of us are still living the lives of our grandparents, or even our ancestors. The old way of doing things is what fills our lives. They get us through, just about, but they no longer meet our modern needs. Many of these ideas are religious. We live by the rules, we live by the book, and if it was good enough for grandma it’s good enough for me, my kids and grandkids too. This kind of thinking is stinking and will never improve your future. It keeps you living in the past.

It is time to let go of the past and nurture the new progressive thinking. Whatever is pure and good think on that. If it benefits humanity think on that. If it propels us into a future of peace and harmony then think on those things. Don’t be a stinker, be a thinker.

This was an challenge and exercise started on Twitter and Facebook on started 2^nd August 2009. Here is a collection of the blessings of each day and some of the comments received. Why not try it out and post your experiences?

Challenge for the next 30 days: Silently wish everyone you see or meet the best possible blessings. See what happens!

Day1:

Tracie
Do we have to do it silently?

Belinda
I think so … it shouldn’t be about ego …

Tracie
Not about ego at all…just letting people you meet know someone they may not know at all cares…making a connection

Belinda
Good point. Perhaps we can use it both ways? Not easy to make a connection with every person we encounter…

Tracie
No it isn’t easy, but it’s a great goal isn’t it!

Hakan
This is a fantastic exercise, the more you have gratitude & appreciation you give to others, whether they are aware or unaware, the more you will get in return.
While you do this exercise coming from a place of genuine intent, you will undoubtedly notice there will be changes in your body.
Could be more joyful, positive & uplifting.
By doing it for 30 days it automatically becomes a habit & you’ll find yourself doing it sub consciously.

Jim Murdoch
I started the day by wishing mentally blessing to everyone I saw, on the bus, the train, the tram, the street. Gets a bit busy. A group of school children got a sweeping blessing as I passed. Even the smelly old man who sat in front of me. It certainly beats being grumpy. You don’t have time to be grumpy, so many to bless. Yea, do it aloud too when you have the chance. Praise someone, or thank them, or just wish them a great day.
Let’s hear how it goes.

Blessing challenge: ran for tram today, door shut on my nose, wouldn’t open, tram drives off. Curse or bless? Bless him, higher awareness.
Did pretty well sending blessings out in all directions to anyone and everyone. Oh, must include wife and son

Day 2: Stay at home day – 30 day blessing. I can bless those out the window, those who come to mind. I can bless you. Have u blessed people today?

Tracie
Bless you too Jim! And everyone else who sees this post ;~)

Day 3: Who are you thinking about right now? No matter good or bad, bless them now! Wish them good things. Day3 of 30 day blessing challenge.

Laura
Wow. You got me on a hard one. It is done. I bless her.

Jim Murdoch
Good for you? Have you realized the blessings return multiplied?!

Laura
So far, an immediate blessing was a feeling of peace. I
think that it actually occurred at the moment of decision.
Haven’t yet noticed blessings multiplied but am convinced
they will. “She” will be included in my daily blessings for
awhile.

Day 4 of 30 day Blessing. I bless those who have the annoying pop-ups on their sites preventing you from closing the window

Day 5: Bless my wife for making me lunch even so she only eats fruit today. She’s a darling. @katharizo

Day 6: Bless Google Chrome programmers, my Chrome browser crashed and lost all my open tabs. Don’t you just love 2 bless rather than curse?

Here’s one for you all. Go to the mirror and say: In spite of all the crap, I love you unconditionally. I believe in you!

Day 7: I bless my Mastermind – great friends, great thinkers, great achievers and great inspiration

Day 8: Continuing to bless just whoever falls into my eyesight or my thoughts. How about: Bless the tax collectors?

Day 9: Kindness is one of your wonderful traits, but where you really shine is in your generosity. Neale Walsch – Fits well with 30 day blessing

Day 10: “Those still stuck in the mass paradigms drift along with no definite purpose, no focus, and no chosen direction.” Wings of Change

Day 11: Good morning friends Day 11 Bless your boss today! Yes even if he/she is one of those. Just bless them. Now enjoy the bliss free from anger.

Day 12: bless all those who bless you, give you joy, a smile, friendship. Often we forget they need blessing too.

Day 13: Today I bless myself for my achievements, plans , dreams. Go ahead, bless yourself today.

Day 14: Today I bless my parents. Bless yours today. Overlook all the negative – just bless them.

Day 15: Who to bless today? What about your government? Remember, blessings return to you – so do curses. So be sincere – for your own good

Day 16: I bless all those who have humbled me by their kind comments and gratitude. Let no one steal your dream!

Day 17: Are you still blessing instead of cursing, blaming, accusing, mocking? What you give out comes back to you!

Laura
Yes, indeed. Good to have reminders to make it habitual.
Bless you, Jim

Day 18: Lost your job? Been downsized? Bless the situation. Take responsibility and break the pattern.

Day 19: Bless the Italian worker at the train station who was friendly and told us when the next train was arriving. The Blessing challenge!

Day 20: How about blessing those who prepare our food, bring it to the stores, and make it available to us? Time to eat lunch.

Day 21: This fits in well for day 21 of my 30 day Blessing Challenge. Be grateful for all the good, bless and be blessed. Have fun dancing!

The Original Gratitude Dance! (www.TheGratiDudes.com)

http://www.TheGratiDudes.com We started the Gratitude Dance out of moment of celebration at a coffee shop in Victoria, BC while writing our book on Manifesting Awesomeness. Out of this little jig came the idea to film it and put it on Youtube. …

Day 22: Bless the people who did bad things to make you lose your job, your home, your money. U don’t wanna curse them! That comes back to you

Doug
Yes, Jim, you are right. What we give out comes back to us.

Tracie
By blessing them you’ll find getting around the boulder they put in your stream a bit easier…and the waters on the other side much more smooth running than the ones you were in before it happened!

Day 23: Bless the mobile phone company, even when the signal isn’t what it should be. – Are you blessing all those you meet?

Day 24: People who make fake profiles -dare we bless them too? “Father forgive them. for they Know not what they do.”

Day 25: Time to bless our friends – the joyful, the woeful, the annoying, the loving, the draining, the giving – bless them.

Day 26: Now we hit the mother in law sisters brothers cousins & all- bless them, wish them the best they can possibly have. R u feeling it?

Day 27: 30 days are almost up. Is there anyone you missed whom you know you ought to bless? Do it now! Feel the energy coming back.

Day 28: Bless those who encourage others to reach for their dreams. It’ll help you reach yours.

Day 29: Bless those who serve: hairdresser, doctor, dentist, judge, lawyer, politicians, presidents, ministers, cleaners, soldiers!

Day 30: Bless God! Yes! That too will return to you. How did go for you? Feel the blessing return? Now keep on blessing. Never stop.

Paradigms determine how we think and react in given situations. Religion is a big paradigm, a given set of ideas. Science is a collection of other paradigms. Paradigms are all over the place, in our heads affecting the way we think. They determine our habits, our reactions, our actions, our thinking and even our feelings.

We learn to react and feel in certain ways when faced with certain situations. Someone stands on my toe, I may have learned to scream and fling out with my arm. Instead I can react much differently. Some may have learned to get angry or swear when something doesn’t go as expected, like it rains at the picnic, or a job is lost. These reactions can be different.

When you look at your life and how you answer people, react to news and circumstances, you will probably see a pattern which you can identify in many of the people around you. We learn to respond instead of react.

Another example of a paradigm is that illness comes form outside into my body. It is well researched and known that illness comes from within. Katharina, my wife, has studied kinesiology, which uses the muscle test to determine what the body has to say about the cause of an illness or emotional trauma, or stress. It is a method for tapping into the subconscious mind, which is, to keep it simple, a field of spiritual energy connecting us all together. It is known that our emotions, feelings over past events can cause illness, and when this cause is known the illness dissolves.

The Law of Attraction and the teaching surrounding this understands the presence of such a field of consciousness of which we are all a part. It is this consciousness which holds the universe together and has created this physical universe. Call it God if you like, it is the same thing. We are all joined or connected to God, and God dwells in each of us. This consciousness is part of our consciousness.

This is why it is possible to change the physical. The physical is controlled and subject to God, or Universal Consciousness. If we think and feel intensely enough we can change our environment. This is what makes miracles possible and healings. It is not a miracle, really, but appling other laws that exist in the universe.

Feelings, or emotion, is the language of this consciousness. It is our feelings which make things happen and can change our physical world. Consciousness isn’t limited by physical laws, it creates them, and the paradigms say this is a very physical problem and thinking can’t change it. This may be true in the physical realm, but in the spiritual realm, in the world of Universal Consciousness, in God’s realm, all things are possible.

Think of this as a kind of prayer, except you are not asking or begging, but making a clear and specific statement. “Ask the Father what you will and believe that you have it and it will be yours.” Jesus said this and it couldn’t be clearer. To sum it up, yes, healing is possible and it is our choice. Our thoughts and feelings determine the result. So what are we thinking and feeling? Maybe we need to change that in order to get the change we desire.

What is you desire? Are your thinking and your feelings getting you there?

THE FEAR OF ILL HEALTH
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In the main, man fears ill health because of the terrible pictures which have been planted in his mind of what may happen if death should overtake him. He also fears it because of the economic toll which it may claim.
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Powerful and mighty is the human mind! It builds or it destroys. Playing upon this common weakness of fear of ill health, dispensers of patent medicines have reaped fortunes. This form of imposition upon credulous humanity became so prevalent some twenty years ago that Colliers’ Weekly Magazine conducted a bitter campaign against some of the worst offenders in the patent medicine business.

During the “flu” epidemic which broke out during the world war, the mayor of New York City took drastic steps to check the damage which people were doing themselves through their inherent fear of ill health. He called in the newspaper men and said to them, “Gentlemen, I feel it necessary to ask you not to publish any scare headlines concerning the `flu’ epidemic. Unless you cooperate with me, we will have a situation which we cannot control.” The newspapers quit publishing stories about the “flu,” and within one month the epidemic had been successfully checked.

There we have it – FEAR was the cause of that epidemic over one hundred years ago, and it is the same fear which caussing the big problem today. Swine Flu isn’t new. It’s been around like any other flu. And more people have died from just the regular flu. Whatever the reason behind this epidemi, I call on all fellow earth citizens to switch off your TV reports, skip the newspaper articles and excuse yourself from conversations which speak of swine flu and vaccines and how it is spreading.

Keep a positive outlook. A recent survey here is Switzerland, contrary to other reports, states that a survey indicated that very few take the swine flu seriously, and only a small percentage are even taking precautions. So do not believe everything your hear or read. You determine your own state of health. N0 fear – no worry – no illness.

Have a great and healthy summer. Pass this on to those you care about and eveb to those you don’t care about. You bless others and so bless yourself.