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"Most people live, whether physically, intellectually or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness, and of their soul's resources in general, much like a man who, out of his whole bodily organism, should get into a habit of using and moving only his little finger. Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources are than we had supposed."

(06-26-2010 04:31 PM)chetan Wrote: [ -> ]"Most people live, whether physically, intellectually or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness, and of their soul's resources in general, much like a man who, out of his whole bodily organism, should get into a habit of using and moving only his little finger. Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources are than we had supposed."

So true. We use very little of what we are capable. You are spot on about us 'surprising ourselves' in emergency situations. It just goes to show how amazing we are, and it opens up our strengths. We should make note of that, and remember we are stronger than we think we are.

Hi,

I really struggle on how to visualise. I can't seem to visualise the images I want to and find it very frustrating. Any tips at all please ?

Malcolm

(07-19-2010 09:50 PM)malcolm56 Wrote: [ -> ]Hi,

I really struggle on how to visualise. I can't seem to visualise the images I want to and find it very frustrating. Any tips at all please ?

Malcolm

Hi Malcolm,

It is said, everyone can visualise. If I ask you to describe your car or home, more than likely you'll get an image of your home or car as you're describing it to me.

Having said that, it might be more difficult to visualise your dream home. In that case, it might be more helpful to verbally describe your dream home as you go from one room to the next. Describe, verbally, the door handle, the colour of the carpet, is the carpet plain or has a design, same with the furniture.

As you verbally describe your dream home you will find that, in time, you will actually see your dream home precisely as it is. For some it might take a while, for others a couple of days.

The other trick here, which is very important, is do NOT force the images. If they do not come up, do not tense your eyes and try to force an image. That is counter productive. If the image did not come up, verbalise it, and soon enough it will.

Also make visualising fun. The more fun the better. I read somewhere that the mind likes fun.

Hope this helps. Let me know.

Hani

I am a novice when it comes to Creative Visualization. I am only twenty-four but feel like I have so many years of negativity built up it can consume me at times. I need some simple ways to break the habit in the middle of the day when I don't have the opportunity to meditate or take a break. I'm a school teacher so finding alone time is almost impossible. Any suggestions will help greatly. Thank you!

(07-22-2010 03:50 AM)le1049 Wrote: [ -> ]I am a novice when it comes to Creative Visualization. I am only twenty-four but feel like I have so many years of negativity built up it can consume me at times. I need some simple ways to break the habit in the middle of the day when I don't have the opportunity to meditate or take a break. I'm a school teacher so finding alone time is almost impossible. Any suggestions will help greatly. Thank you!

I hear you. We all have years, if not decades, of negativity built inside of us. From my own experience, the best way to get rid of the negativity and any emotional rubbish that is within us through the Sedona Method. Realising that your time is limited, you can do the process within one minute and without anyone knowing you're doing it.

Here's how:

When you feel a negative feeling (uptight, frustrated, overwhelmed....), allow yourself to go into the feeling. Actually feel it. Do not suppress it. Feel it. Experience the feeling deeply for a while (as long as you can without anyone noticing).

Then, ask yourself (in your own mind): "Could I let this feeling go?" The answer could be YES or NO. Even when you answer NO, you will have reduced some of the emotion.

Then ask yourself (in your own mind if you have to): "Would I let this feeling go?" Again, YES or No is fine.

Ask: "When?"

Answer: "Now"

You should feel a release of some of the negative emotion. Repeat the process until completely free of the feeling.

The Sedona Method is hugely effective - I believe.

As for visualising: If you can find 17 seconds to visualise with emotion, that'll will be a great start, and it is also effective. If you feel any negative emotions during or after you visualise, release the negativity using the method I just described.

Hope that works. Keep me posted. I'd love to hear how you progress.

Hani

(07-27-2010 06:15 PM)Hani52 Wrote: [ -> ][quote='le1049' pid='455' dateline='1279770612']
I am a novice when it comes to Creative Visualization. I am only twenty-four but feel like I have so many years of negativity built up it can consume me at times. I need some simple ways to break the habit in the middle of the day when I don't have the opportunity to meditate or take a break. I'm a school teacher so finding alone time is almost impossible. Any suggestions will help greatly. Thank you!

Hi there, I agree with Hani's response about the Sedona method. The book may be good reading for you to get an idea of the concept. A lot of people successfully use the technique and live much happier lives.

I would also suggest that you may want to consider "changing channels" when the negativity starts rising up. In other words, choose to think of something that makes you feel good - immediately. What is your favorite song? Your favorite color? Your favorite vacation? What makes you feel good, that makes you smile? That is where you can go in your mind instantaneously and it will overtake the negativity.

All of the negative things that have happened to us in the past are gone now. The only way they can hurt us is if we continue to think about them and, thus, give them energy to stay alive. There is only ever right now. Try to remember to be in the moment - experience the moment, and the negative thoughts will have nowhere to go but fade away.

Also try to remember that we are all connected. The universe is energy - period. And we are all part of that energy. We are here to have fun and express ourselves in a joyous way. Try to recognize that everything you come into contact with is part of the energy that is part of you. Therefore, everything around us is beautiful and perfect. We just need to see with clearer eyes. Some people are still walking around in an unconscious state, but that's their journey. Your journey can be one of consciousness and awareness and pure love. Turn off the news and stay focused on what makes you feel good. Just start practicing it, and you'll become a pro in no time at all!

Another good book to read may be "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle.

I hope this helps.

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(07-27-2010 06:15 PM)Hani52 Wrote: [ -> ][quote='le1049' pid='455' dateline='1279770612']
I am a novice when it comes to Creative Visualization. I am only twenty-four but feel like I have so many years of negativity built up it can consume me at times. I need some simple ways to break the habit in the middle of the day when I don't have the opportunity to meditate or take a break. I'm a school teacher so finding alone time is almost impossible. Any suggestions will help greatly. Thank you!

Hi there, I agree with Hani's response about the Sedona method. The book may be good reading for you to get an idea of the concept. A lot of people successfully use the technique and live much happier lives.

I would also suggest that you may want to consider "changing channels" when the negativity starts rising up. In other words, choose to think of something that makes you feel good - immediately. What is your favorite song? Your favorite color? Your favorite vacation? What makes you feel good, that makes you smile? That is where you can go in your mind instantaneously and it will overtake the negativity.

All of the negative things that have happened to us in the past are gone now. The only way they can hurt us is if we continue to think about them and, thus, give them energy to stay alive. There is only ever right now. Try to remember to be in the moment - experience the moment, and the negative thoughts will have nowhere to go but fade away.

Also try to remember that we are all connected. The universe is energy - period. And we are all part of that energy. We are here to have fun and express ourselves in a joyous way. Try to recognize that everything you come into contact with is part of the energy that is part of you. Therefore, everything around us is beautiful and perfect. We just need to see with clearer eyes. Some people are still walking around in an unconscious state, but that's their journey. Your journey can be one of consciousness and awareness and pure love. Turn off the news and stay focused on what makes you feel good. Just start practicing it, and you'll become a pro in no time at all!

Another good book to read may be "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle.

I hope this helps.

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(07-19-2010 10:53 PM)Hani52 Wrote: [ -> ][quote='malcolm56' pid='447' dateline='1279576233']
Hi,

I really struggle on how to visualise. I can't seem to visualise the images I want to and find it very frustrating. Any tips at all please ?

Malcolm

Hi Malcolm,

Something else to start working with is feeling. You don't necessarily have to visualize every tiny detail of what it is you want. What is very important is how you feel when you are experiencing your vision. How do you feel? Working off of Hani's metahpor, how do you feel when you are looking at your house, living inside of your house, walking around it? Does it feel good? Imagine the end result - you are moving in to the home of your dreams! OMG, does it feel awesome!!! Get excited. Let yourself feel what you'll actually feel like when you live there. Touch the pieces of your house that you can see. Feel the wood beneath your skin. Feel the railing of the balcony. As Hani said, start imagining small pieces, whatever is important to you.

Keep in mind that the universe works in the ways that are best for you based on your vibrational input. So, if you feel good when you are imagining your new home, new job, new relationship, etc., the universe will start making it happen for you in a way that will make you feel good. If you feel nervous, that is what you will attract. If you don't believe it will work, it won't. So it's vital to focus only on what feels good and believe your subconscious mind and the universe will respond.

And you must be diligent. This is where a lot of people miss the boat. If you are committed to manifesting something in your life, then that means you must devote yourself 2-3 times a day for about 10-15 minutes imagining that which you want to manifest. These quiet times are crucial - for this is when you are communicating with your subconscious mind. You are giving it instructions as to what you want and it will obey you if you stay committed and believe.

A very good book to read on the subject is "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" by Joseph Murphy.

Best wishes in your visualizing. The more we practice, the better we get!

(07-19-2010 09:50 PM)malcolm56 Wrote: [ -> ]Hi,

I really struggle on how to visualise. I can't seem to visualise the images I want to and find it very frustrating. Any tips at all please ?

Malcolm

Hi Malcolm,

I fully endorse the beautiful insights that have been shared here. Make your visualization fun rather than a task and allow whatever happens to be OK. Feeling of frustration is bound to rob you of any progress you are making. Remember that everyone can visualize albeit at various levels of clarity and intensity but it improves with practice, just as your muscles tone with regular exercise. If I ask you to tell me what's in your fridge, are you able to do so? That's visualisation.

There are a number of important things to keep in mind whilst trying to visualize. It is important to calm the mind otherwise the 'noisy' thoughts will make it somewhat challenging to stay focused. You need to be crystal clear about the goal you are aiming for. If your goal is muddled, it will be more difficult to form a clear image in your mind. Also engage your feelings when you visualize, it is a way of engaging your subconscious mind with your goal. There's a beautiful book by Shakti Gawain called "Creative Visualization". It's one of the best I've read.

It is also helpful to create a vision board where you place the images of your goal and look at it often. It is a constant reminder to your subconscious mind, of your goal. Some people also create a visual moving image of their goal, which is extremely powerful, especially if you struggle to visualize. It is called the Mind Movies.

Hope these help.

(07-19-2010 10:53 PM)Hani52 Wrote: [ -> ]

(07-19-2010 09:50 PM)malcolm56 Wrote: [ -> ]Hi,

I really struggle on how to visualise. I can't seem to visualise the images I want to and find it very frustrating. Any tips at all please ?

Malcolm

Hi Malcolm,

It is said, everyone can visualise. If I ask you to describe your car or home, more than likely you'll get an image of your home or car as you're describing it to me.

Having said that, it might be more difficult to visualise your dream home. In that case, it might be more helpful to verbally describe your dream home as you go from one room to the next. Describe, verbally, the door handle, the colour of the carpet, is the carpet plain or has a design, same with the furniture.

As you verbally describe your dream home you will find that, in time, you will actually see your dream home precisely as it is. For some it might take a while, for others a couple of days.

The other trick here, which is very important, is do NOT force the images. If they do not come up, do not tense your eyes and try to force an image. That is counter productive. If the image did not come up, verbalise it, and soon enough it will.

Also make visualising fun. The more fun the better. I read somewhere that the mind likes fun.

Hope this helps. Let me know.

Hani

Hi Malcom

I also used to battle with visualization and even tried creating a vision board, which I stuck up on the wall in my study. It was ok but nothing WOW.

I then read about online vision boards and came across a fairly good one, (unfortunately it was hellish expensive), anyway, after a bit of looking around, I came across the following site: http://www.visionboardsite.com where you can actually create FOR FREE an online board complete with pictures (theirs or you can upload your own), affirmations and music in all the various areas of your life.

I went ahead and did it and now keep it on my desktop where I view it both in the morning and at night. It's really helped me. Oh and just to point out that I am NOT an affiliate of this site, I'm not getting anything by promoting them. I just do so because I believe that there are many people out there that truly want to help themselves, whichever way they can, but they can't always afford the expensive options available.
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Have a look at the site and get started on creating your own vision board. It's actually fun.
Good luck
Jacqueline

I'd like to share my story with all of you. I just recently finished reading Dr. Joseph Murphy's book " The Power of Your Subconcious Mind" I was so impressed with the real stories in his book. All of sudden I said this is it. I got my answer to the story of my life.

About 10 years ago I was about to finish college and ready to transfer. I remember one night I told my parents the name of the university of my choice and my mom said "It is impposible; how you want to pay the tuition and because it's located in the far distance you need to be in dorms and there is no way that you can afford your stay." I need to tell you that my parents were divorced and after so many years of separation from my mom I was living with her and step father.

I was so depressd in their house and finding a way out. My dream was to finish my education and work for well known companies, and just be happy ( far away from mom). She was like an evil step mother rather than a good lovable mom. I set my mind to reach my goal. I did not visualize. Maybe I did. I did not meditate or create a visual board anything like that. I remember I said to myself "I will reach my goal because It 's always been like that."

Without knowing I met my husband. I dont know how he appeared in my life. I fell in love. He proposed and we got married. I graduated from my dream university, he paid all my tuition in full. I got my first job with one of the biggest and well known companies which led me to the next dream job. I am far away from my mom, happily married. I bought my dream car ( BMW).This is one of the 100 of dreams that I had in my life.

Everytime I think about negative events, something pops in my mind telling me don't think about it, it'll happen. It seems that my subconcious mind it's aware of it. By experience and repetition my mind knows I need to think positive. This is before knowing about the law of attraction.

Dont forget, the law of attraction is valid for every human being living in this universe. Just like th law of gravity. It is not theory. it's a fact.

I wish you all the best! Dream big.

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