Think n Grow Rich

Oh my gosh- Thank you Lin Schussler Williams for suggesting I read this book again. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.  I say again, because I read it years ago in my 20s or 30s when I completed a series of Dale Carnegie classes. But I really either just didn't get it, or I didn't pay attention.  New age schmu age, this book was written in 1938. Here is just a snippit from  CHAPTER 1 for heaven's sake. Can't wait to discover more as I read on.

The ether in which this little earth floats, in which we move and have our being, is

a form of energy moving at an inconceivably high rate of vibration, and the ether is filled with a form of universal power which ADAPTS itself to the nature of the thoughts we hold in our minds; and INFLUENCES us, in natural ways, to transmute our thoughts into their physical equivalent this power makes no attempt to discriminate between destructive thoughts and constructive thoughts, it will urge us to translate into physical reality thoughts of poverty, just as quickly as it will influence us to act upon thoughts of riches

 Our brains become magnetized with the dominating thoughts which we hold

in our minds, and, by means with which no man is familiar, these "magnets" attract to us the forces, the people, the circumstances of life which harmonize with the nature of our dominating thoughts.

  

I was floored when I read this!!  To translate to today's language:

 THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS- CHOOSE THE GOOD ONES

1938! Think about it. This man studied the wealthy and the happy (not necessarily the same people because we know wealth doesn't always mean happiness) for years. And he came away with the "science/physics" of the root of the success, just as Einstein did.  Thoughts, frequency (vibration), energy (ether).  You can create poverty or you can create riches- in health, happiness and wealth. 

Luv ya-  PS Go get this book. 

Execute Within Your Frequency

Vision without execution is hallucination. - Thomas Edison

  

Humm -At first glance it seems contradictory to Einstein's statement that I used in an earlier post-  "Everything is energy and that's all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is not philosophy this is physics. "     

  

Some would argue that Edison, from this statement, doesn't believe in visualization.  But that is far form the truth. Edison did practice visualization. I've read that he had a practice of sitting in silence in order to allow inspiration and he meditated (visualized) on that inspiration. In the reverse, it sounds as if Einstein is saying all you have to do is visualize. I believe they are saying much the same thing in different words. Visualizing sets the frequency that leads to action which leads to attraction from the universe. After setting your frequency towards what you want, visualizing your goal, take one or more steps each day toward that goal, making yourself available. It's like the story of the man who prayed to win the lottery, but he never bought a ticket. The combo of prayer (meditation, visualization) and action.  Double whammy of energy! You've got Edison and Einstein in your corner.

 

Luv Ya

Celebrate

 "BLESSED IN THIS LIFE, I'M GONNA CELEBRATE BEING ALIVE."   

                              
I heard this incredible song today and wanted to share. This is a white, red headed young guy who sings like a Rastafarian.  Most all of his lyrics are uplifting and thoughtful.   I-Tunes this song to play back when you need a reminder that we are blessed to have this life. It's catchy and funky and kinda cute. Makes ya wanna kick up your heels. ;-)

 Brett Dennen Blessed (click here)

Luv ya,

Grumbling :-(

I love this following "Prayer" suggestion I received today. "Help me to replace grumblings with gratitude"
  

Sovereign God, we praise you for your wonderful world, and we pray that you will replace our grumbles with gratitude, and our questioning with adoration. 

                                                                                                      from the book of Psalms 

 It is so easy to grumble about life.  I am happy to say that I've actually, finally recognizing my grumbling. They say that recognizing the problem is a start to recovery from any problem. Right?  I found myself grumbling about what really is good fortune for me.  geez!!  I am so pleased that insurance will pay for a new roof and a few other items that need replaced around my house and what did I do. I started grumbling about having to get estimates from a few companies, and is it enough money, etc.  "OH THE PAIN!"  But---------  I caught myself and stopped myself and shifted back into gratitude for my fortunate circumstance.

But this one is a biggie for most people I think. I know people that grumble about everything-- all day!  Some don't see grumbling as a problem, but it is. It blocks the good energy. It crowds the mind not allowing the good to come through. It ruins your moment, your day, your week. It sometimes really brothers those around you.  I challenge you to recognize your grumbling and see if there is a  different way to look at the situation and turn it into gratitude.  Send gratitude and praise into the universe raising the positive vibrations in your and those around you.

Now let me add a caveat- if you need to let off some steam, do it and get it over with then go back into gratitude as quickly as you can.

Luv ya,