Mental Paths to Success

This quote serves as a reminder of a great truth.  With the Universal Laws it is important to develop a series of good habits that restructure your habitual thought patterns and how you approach your life. 

For many, the first needed step is organization.  If you set a goal to do something that isn't enough.  You have to ask yourself "how" will I do this? When and Where? Once you have a plan in place, then it's time to get down to the nitty gritty of rinse and repeat -

Manifestation of one's higher goals requires a plan, and then persistent, dedicated action. 

Struggling on your path a bit?  Learn why positive affirmations and visualizations don't work! (and how to fix it) 

Seeds and Perspective

I really like this quote because it gives great perspective.  Think about the times in life you've grown the most.  Likely, this growth came as the result of facing a challenge or problem.  I believe this quote is a great reminder that we can allow our challenges to give us the stuff we need to grow.  Those who spend their lives avoiding challenge or seeking comfort don't ever take the risks necessary to achieve their fullest potential.  It's only through change, and a willingness to accept the risk of failure, that we truly find our greatest strengths. 

Have you found in life sometimes you accept what is less than ideal because your fear of change is so great it keeps you locked in situations that no longer serve your growth or give you joy?  Many people do this and the result is the loss of potential, mediocrity over greatness.  Don't settle for less in your life - take the time to plant some seeds and grow through change. 

Find Your Perfect Partner

Can you use law of attraction to find a perfect partner? The answer is yes, but it may not work the way you think it does. 

This practice involves more than just visualizing - it requires some other steps in order to work effectively.  The end result, however, is worth the effort, because it will help lead you to a partnership that is healthy, strong and based on mutual love and respect. 

Learn how to manifest your perfect partner with this hub: How to Use Law of Attraction to Find Your Significant Other.

You Don't Need a New Year for a Fresh Start

One thing I love about this time of year is the sudden spark of initiative that seems to come.  With the coming of a new year, there is a washing away of the past, a clean start.  Many well-intentioned people vow at the beginning of a new year to really make positive changes in their lives.  At first, the initiative and drive is there, perhaps they buy a gym membership, or start a new diet, or begin organizing their office space, etc. 

The initial energy and enthusiasm is just the start.  It's maintaining that enthusiasm that becomes a difficult task.  It's hard to keep momentum going, particularly if you are reaching for large goals.  Perhaps you start to doubt yourself and you feel the inner critic start to kick in with all the reasons and excuses why you can't reach your goals right now.  Perhaps you feel the pull of old, bad habits and as your initiative wanes those habits creep back into your life before you even realize what happened. 

So, as much as I love a new year and the enthusiasm and energy it brings, I also dislike it, because so many people tend to focus that "newness and passion" only on a new year.  Imagine if we embraced each new morning the same way as we do January? So much more would get accomplished wouldn't it?

When we embrace each new day as a gift, an opportunity - life becomes richer and more fulfilling.  Those who recognize and truly feel, down to the depths of their souls this richness of life daily are able to achieve incredible things!

Look at many of our cultural icons and read their words and underneath it all you'll pick up on a type of burning passion, hope, optimism and determination that permeates all of their words, regardless of who they are.  They have something special that any of us can also learn to cultivate. 

Take that spirit of enthusiasm that comes with the new year and feed it continually - don't let the flames die down.  Do whatever it takes to remind you of your progress.  Journal daily about the mini-milestones you reach and let that momentum carry you forward.  When you want to give up or let go, look at your journals and see the written records of everything you have done.  Monumental successes rarely happen overnight.  Those who accomplish them travel long journeys - and they do what it takes to keep their faith and optimism high. 

So be determined, be stubborn! Don't let anything stop you and embrace each day, each minute if you have to, as an opportunity to make a fresh start. 

Your Power is in the Present - A Focus Exercise

Your power is in the present.  This is one of the reasons meditation is such a powerful and life-changing practice, because it trains the mind to be in the "now" which is where your true power lies.  Law of attraction works "now" not yesterday and not tomorrow.  You can certainly manifest tomorrow what you focus on today - but it is where your thoughts are directed today, right now, that determine what you are in the process of creating. 

If you ever want the universal laws to work in your favor, the one key concept you have to grasp and start working with actively is on being aware and fully present.  That is hard to do in a world full of distractions, stress, and other obligations.  It's difficult, but not impossible.  One great way to do this is to call yourself to attention several times per day.  Stop what you are doing and really focus on where you are, your breathing, your surroundings, how you feel, and where your thoughts are going.  Bring yourself to center and stay there for several seconds - like freezing time for just a moment.  When you make this a regular habit you will begin to notice how much of your life actually passes you by each day without a second thought.

This exercise can help you learn to establish mindfulness, and it can also help you to feel empowered and inspired.  Full and present awareness relieves stress and anxiety, calms the mind and body, and helps you to be more conscious of where your thought energy is going.  If you have trouble calling yourself to attention - set alarms to go off a few times per day.   When it goes off stop and be fully present for a full minute or two before resuming your normal activity.  It will truly be an eye opening (and mind opening) experience.

New Beginnings

So I've had a bit of a hiatus from the blog due to other obligations the past couple of weeks.  This time of year I have a lot of family members with birthdays, then there's the fall cleaning and all sorts of things going on in addition to work. 

These rituals kind of got me to thinking about the larger things to embrace and celebrate.  Cleaning for example - most of  us tend to dread the heavy cleaning, decluttering etc.  that comes once or twice a year.  This year, I decided to embrace it as an opportunity to make room for more abundance to flow into my life by shedding what I no longer need. 

I made careful efforts to reuse/repurpose things that I could and to give away things to others that they could use that I no longer really, actually needed.  Many of us hang onto things we don't truly need out of fear.  We worry that "someday" there may be a use for that.  What is actually happening is we fear letting go of what we know and what is familiar to us.  So the next time you find it difficult to de-clutter and rearrange your life, ask yourself if that is pointing to larger fears you may need to acknowledge and address.  What we resist persists. 

Embrace those less than fun tasks from a positive attitude of gratitude and openness to new opportunities and you'll find you actually enjoy the process.  At least, it will become less of a chore. 

As for Birthdays, this year was a big one for my mom.  She turned 60 and she was struggling with that number for awhile.  More I think it was she was facing some of her own inner fears - like had she truly accomplished all she hoped to by this time and how will she fully embrace and use the years she has left.  She has had a recent injury that has been the cause of lack of mobility in a shoulder and that too I think has triggered some worries - like what might happen in the future if she loses more mobility etc. 

I think many times we struggle with birthdays because it causes us to reflect on similar issues - we direct our energies more at those times to living in the past or worry about the future instead of fully being in the present moment.  This year I am turning 39 and I am facing the whole "mid-life" issue where I find myself doing a lot of life review and also worrying about the future.  It's universal for all of us I think :) we may face different fears, but they all share the traits of taking our focus from the "now" which is the only place where our true power lies.  This year I am working to be conscious of it and to let go of those types of thoughts and to embrace the fact that my life right now is pretty darn nice and I am sure there are many more blessings to come if I stay within that place. 

SO - happy autumn everyone and I'll post more very soon :)

Oneness and the Universal Mind

Image by Christin Sander

Today's image is a little reminder of the law of Divine Unity or Oneness.  This law states that you are one with the universe and all that lies within it.  Looking for answers?  Rather than seek it - allow it come to you.  Use meditation or guided hypnosis to distance yourself from the mundane thoughts/routines of daily life and connect to your higher self.  It takes discipline and practice, but results in the ability to easily attain answers in your life.

When you recognize your unity with "All" that is - it becomes possible to "know" answers to the questions in life without struggle.  You can easily connect to the source of all knowledge and allow that inspired energy and ideas to flow through to you.  The secret to doing this is learning to quite the chatter of the mundane mind - so that the higher mind has room to enter.

When we think of elite athletes - we tend to think of those who train for the Olympics or play professional sports etc.  These people train and work hard so that they make their sport seem easy or virtually effortless at times.  The recognize the benefits of taking charge of their own bodies.  With universal law of attraction (and the other laws) we are challenged to become elite athletes of the mind.  Training our mind/thoughts so that we are more in control of where our energy flows and ultimately what we manifest.

Energy is always manifesting.  If you don't like what is being created in your life at present, it may be time to engage in exercising and building the mind so that your destiny is more in your own hands.  Only you can do this for yourself - no one can give you easy answers, you still have to do the work.  Just like reading a diet book won't make you thin - reading my blog and other publications on "Law of Attraction" etc. won't make your life better unless you take action.  

The End of the World

This quote reminds us that endings always lead to new beginnings.  As one phase of your life comes to its conclusion, the next adventure awaits. 

Remember a time where you were disappointed when something did not turn out as you had envisioned.  A first break up might be a good example.  At that moment, when you were hurting, it likely felt like "the end of the world".  As time passed however and you found a new love, you realized that had you remained where you were, your new destiny could not have been realized. 

All of us face endings and disappointments in life.  There are times where things are not going to go as you had hoped, but that does not mean all is lost.  This is where your faith comes in.  This is where trust in your higher plan takes over and instead of focusing on a sense of loss it becomes even more important to look for the hidden opportunities and blessings. 

What seems hopeless now is rarely final or absolute - transformation and change are everywhere and happening constantly, whether you see it or appreciate it or not.  This falls under the The Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy and the Law of Rhythm.  Energy is in constant motion and all energy eventually manifests (transmutation) and all energy vibrates and moves according to its own rhythm.

Selfish vs Selfless

Growing up I always remember hearing how people, women especially, should pride themselves on putting everyone and everything ahead of themselves.  Women like my grandmother took these roles seriously.  Her home was always immaculate - too much so, it often felt more like a museum than a home.  She worked her entire life as a nurse and I remember her very fondly and admired her sense of duty and responsibility, how disciplined she always was.  The other thing I remember is a woman who was very rigid and always on a schedule, who didn't really take time to have fun. She sincerely believed that "idle hands" were a sin and so she was always working, always doing and I don't remember much of anything she ever did for herself - except listen to baseball games and play solitaire.  I don't remember fun outings to speak of, or any spontanaeity.  I always felt if she had considered herself among her top priorities, that she would have been a true "superwoman".  For her, it was always keeping up the image - and in the process I often felt she became a little lost. 

I have seen this kind of social shaping a lot over the years.  Women who put themselves under so much pressure to be perfect in their career, their home, with their kids, their appearance.  At the end of the day what's left? Is there ever time for spontaneous joy? To pursue the meaning of life or look deeper for one's own passions?

Often we are taught that total self-sacrifice is what it means to be selfless - but I would argue that it should be the other way around.  We cannot give to others what we don't have within ourselves to give.  If we spend our days on empty because we've given all away and received nothing in return - how is that beneficial?  On the other hand, when you take time for yourself and you feel fulfilled, it becomes second nature and much easier to give of yourself to others.  When you allow your own light to shine and give yourself permission to live your truth, in that process itself you give others around you permission to do the same. 

It is not selfish to make yourself a priority when you approach it from the right mindset.  There is a difference between being self-focused and self-centered.  Self-centered people are insecure people who want to be the center of everyone's attention at all costs.  They often play the martyr to garner sympathy and other things of this nature.  Self-focused people are those who work on empowering and strengthening themselves so that they might better inspire and serve those around them. 

Take time to reflect on what is "selfish" and see if what you've been taught has robbed you of the joy of being self-focused.  What we put forth we attract - if we constantly are at the end of our patience, feeling tired, drained, pressured, etc. - that is what we will draw more of.  If, on the other hand, we take time each day to find our center, to give back to ourselves we feel more at peace, more secure in our own identity.  The result is people and circumstances that come into our circle that mirror these qualities back to us.  We begin to find more independent and like-minded people as well as circumstances that are more closely aligned to our true desires/needs. 

It's All in the Attitude

Today I wrote a monster hub on Frugal Living - 101 Tips for Frugal Living you Need to Know as a matter of fact.  It reminded me of an important lesson however that ties in very nicely to law of attraction - mindset. 

Many people think of the subject "Frugal Living" and they think - doing without, sacrifice, scrimping by, not having nice things etc.  This is a poverty mindset - a dis-empowered way of thinking that leads to more of the same.  Remember where thoughts/beliefs go so does our energy. 

I challenged people to look at frugality another way.  View it as a way to embrace simple living, organization, efficiency and empowerment.  Rather than focusing on what you don't have - you start to focus on loving and making the most of what you DO have.  Frugality from an empowered mindset becomes something to strive for and enjoy.  It is not miserly or clinging to what one has out of fear - but embracing simplicity.  Misers are those who fear and cling desperately to a false since of control.  Those who practice simple abundance embrace the simplicity and don't feel that sense of impending doom or financial ruin.  They trust in their resourcefulness and creative thinking.

Those who embrace simple living give up the need for struggle, competition, and the temptation to live beyond their means.  They can let go of struggle with debt and simply enjoy being comfortable and secure in what they've attained.  Those who live simply actually become more generous, because they free up resources and time that they can then extend to others. 

Look at the ways your attitude can empower or rob you in life and make necessary adjustments.  It's often a simple matter of finding and keeping a new perspective.  Rather than focus on not making enough money for example - think of some $50 ideas.  An extra fifty bucks is not a difficult goal to reach.  Perhaps you have a service or good you can offer, maybe you have extra things you can sell on consignment or at a yard sale.  Once you reach that first extra $50 it will inspire you to brainstorm and look for other ways to reach that goal again - because it feels good.  It gives you a sense of accomplishment which leads to inspired action which leads to abundance and prosperity. 

Fear of Change and Managing it

The past few months have given me a great deal to reflect on when it comes to change, especially the fully unexpected events that throw you into change like a whirlwind.   In challenging times, it can be difficult to see the bigger picture and like the last quote I posted, we have to keep moving forward even when we can't see the whole staircase. 

A few months ago, I had a series of upheavals.  My son was in a school bus crash and ended up with a severely broken leg, having 2 surgeries and spending his entire summer, including his 13th birthday in a cast.  We went from a full leg cast and wheelchair, to a regular cast, to now a walking cast.  During all of this my youngest child finally potty trained as we worked on intense physical therapy with his brother.  My husband lost his job because he missed too much work while trying to help in the care of the boys.  It was very heartbreaking initially and stressful.  Practicing the universal laws does not make us immune to struggles in life, it just helps us cope with them better.

I realize that everyone in life has periods of struggle.  Now I am watching my mothers health decline and for the first time both her and my father are getting old in my eyes.  I am facing the probability of caring for both of them in the coming years.  My husbands parents are both older than mine, and his mother is also chronically ill.  These changes we can prepare for a bit I suppose, but they are still difficult transitions.  We realize that in life, all people face changes that are difficult.  Not every change is easy, in fact most aren't and that is why we spend a lot of time avoiding them.  The downside to that of course is a lack of growth. Especially if we never risk failure or doing something that makes us feel truly alive. 

All of these incidents the past few months, while challenging, have also reinforced my belief in the laws of the universe.  I am seeing the natural cycles of life, the fact that things change regardless of our resistance to it and that life on this plane can be fragile at any age.  I have watched my son grow up, seen his courage develop, and watched him find a love and awe for life again that has been truly amazing. 

In the past couple of weeks, I have also seen a friend of mine who is only in her late 30's almost die from smoking and obesity.  Everyone tiptoes around these subjects with people, but the doctor in the ER finally told her bluntly - keep doing what you are doing and you will die, leaving your two young boys motherless.  It worked - her fear was finally the catalyst to helping her make major changes. I know now she values her health and wellness and will do what she can to ensure she lives her best life possible, if not for herself, then for her kids.  It can become easy to stay stuck in our habits - even ones we know are hurting us.  Change is hard - but I've learned that if we wait too long, until we "must change or else" - it is much harder. 

So, I guess the point of today's post is to acknowledge change is inevitable and yes - it is hard.  It's also the one thing in life that is guaranteed, and you can flow with it and live freely or resist it and struggle - but the changes are still going to happen.  So, if you want to improve the quality of your life, jump in the deep end, embrace change and make it your friend instead of your enemy. 

Looking back over the past six months, I realize I have also grown.  I have truly focused on wellness for not only my family, but now for myself as well.  I am working towards my goals, setting a better example by working hard but also striking a better balance between work, personal, and family time.  I am making the things that matter a priority.  For example, we are having dinner at the table every night again.  We had let our busy lives take over previously and would grab a quick bite or eat in front of TV etc.  Now, we enjoy a home cooked meal each night at the dining room table.  It is amazing how that small act allows us to really connect in new ways.  We killed an old bad habit, made a new one and it's lead to positive changes.  Every day you can do something that leads to positive change also - and don't worry about resisting the unexpected changes, because you can't stop them anyway. Comfort zones serve no one and they don't allow us to avoid pain, only prolong suffering.

Blessing a Virus and Embracing Illness?

So, I haven't posted in just over a week now.  I have been dealing with a virus/sinus infection - or shall I say it's been dealing with me.  One unfortunate thing will sickness is that it doesn't seem to ask us when the most convenient time is to show up lol - it just sort of happens.

So what does this have to do with Universal Law you may be asking? Not a lot honestly ;), but I did do some reflecting while healing.  One way I do healing is through meditation and visualizing healing occurring within the body.  This has multiple benefits.  First of all, meditation relaxes the body which allows the natural healing processes to kick in.  Secondly, it helps you focus your mind not to "oh my face hurts woe is me", but to "thank you for my healing" and to think of other blessings - such as the blessing of having some down time to hang out with my family and watch some movies.  When my mind is not full of chaos and trying to figure out which of my projects to tackle next while taking care of the kids, house, etc. It makes me take time to focus on myself.  It also allows other inspirations to flow through to me that couldn't get through all the noise of the mind before.

When you get that next cold or virus or whatever that goes around, take some time to bless the experiences of down time and allow yourself to rest and not feel guilty for taking some time for yourself.  Everything will be there in a day or two when you get back.

For the physical element of it I highly recommend the herb Astragalus for boosting your immune system.  It is used in conjunction with chemotherapy in Japan to help cancer patients bounce back.  It is amazing stuff and you can find it inexpensively online.  I also use Grapefruit Seed Extract as a natural anti-biotic, anti-viral without side effects.  My results - big sinus infection gone in 2 days.  Much better than the 7 - 10 it usually takes.  Rest, proper diet, supplements and embracing the situation are all key.

What we resist persists - its' another law that ties in with "where thoughts go energy flows" ... It's natural to "fight" an illness, which in turn often keeps us fueling and feeding energy to the very thing we are trying to be free from.  Consider that next time you feel illness coming on and then allow it to do its thing while giving your body what it needs.  You'll find you recover faster and feel even more energetic.

If you are curious about the herbs I used, you can learn more about the herb Astragalus at this website: http://www.whatisastragulus.com I highly recommend taking it during the fall/winter months to keep your immunity boosted and it provides a subtle energizing effect as well.

Believe in Yourself and Have Faith in Your Universal Plan

I've always loved this quote - it reminds us that we don't have to have all the answers in advance in order to reach our destination.  Self-doubt and lack of faith are what inhibit growth. 

Know that when you move towards your goal - your path will be there in front of you to greet you. 

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Today's Power Word - Energy!

The Daily Power Words Revisited

The power words were a free column I wrote and published years ago on YahooGroups.  At the time, universal laws had not be made popular yet, however my little self-discovery journal exercises were well-received.  I believe that on a subconscious level, we are all aware of the laws that govern the universe and existence, even if we don't always perceive them consciously.

The power word I am sharing below is the law of attraction in a nutshell and what you can do to be aware of how it is working in your life. 

 

Energy

There is a Universal Law that states "Where thoughts go energy flows". We are often bombarded with negativity, and we tend to engage in negative thought patterns more often than we realize. Many are unaware of the power of the mind. Our ability to mold and shape our destiny lies within the power of our thoughts.
Does this mean directing our thoughts will make our lives simple all the time and that nothing "bad" will ever happen? Of course not. Life will always have its little pitfalls, but through controlling and directing the energy we put out, we make our lives easier. With this effort, our minds become clearer enabling us to remain focused on that which truly matters.
Remember also, that like attracts like. If your thoughts are mostly negative, most of what you receive and perceive will be negative as well.

Today's Exercise:

Today be mindful of your thoughts. Seemingly random thoughts can hold a lot of power. Make an effort to direct your thoughts in a positive manner in order to restore balance. At the end of the day note anything you learned through being more observant of your thoughts. What were the proportions of negative to positive? How often did you catch yourself in negative self-talk etc.? What you observe today may surprise you!

If you would like to read more about the Daily Power Words and how to use them for personal growth and empowerment be sure to also visit http://www.dailypowerwords.net 

Happiness and How to Find It

I love this quote because it is a reminder that happiness and joy is a choice and not an attainment.  When we make happiness or joy dependent on some distant goal, we never find our bliss, because it remains perpetually in the future. 

The Law of Attraction states we must be what we hope to attract. It works in the present.   If you want to attract more opportunities that make you joyful, focus on being happy "now".  What we feel and think now is what creates our tomorrow's.  If you spend your life focused on the future or living in the past, you are not making use of the present and therefore are not manifesting effectively. 

Focus on joy now.  Happiness is the one universal thing we all seek.  Too often we put our expectations on others, or on things outside of ourselves to "provide" or "bring" happiness. 

Have you ever said to yourself "If only I had _________, I'd be happy" or "I'd be happy IF _______" well, that may be precisely why those things (and happiness) never showed up, because you put a condition on them that was dependent on some future event. We tend to focus on joy all wrong - we need to be fulfilled to find the circumstances and people that also fulfill and uplift us. 

Be happy, choose it - and the things and circumstances and people that will help uplift you and keep you in that higher vibrational state will follow. 

Remember that "Don't Worry, Be Happy" song :) I love that song, no matter what happens there is always something to be thankful for and happy about.  Even in our darkest hours, when we seek we can find something that has blessed us.

Be Happy - Stay Happy.  

Daily Power Words & Law of Attraction

Power Words 

For many years, I wrote a free daily column "Daily Power Words".  Each word is used to illuminate a particular spiritual or personal growth lesson.  That words "power" is used for inspiration and to encourage introspection and growth via journaling.

I am going to share one for you today on Focus, because I think it illuminates the way we humans tend to approach things and how it sabotages our ability to truly manifest a rich and meaningful life.
If you would like to view 40 of the Daily Power Words and read more about how to use journals and power words to change and empower your life I encourage you to visit that website as well at www.dailypowerwords.net 

 

Focus

Focus is what gets us from the drawing table to the end results; it's the combining of all parts into the whole: vision, knowledge, and decisive action.  For example, when we are physically ill, the first thing we usually do is reach for the medicine cabinet. This effectively treats the symptom, but how often do we seek the underlying cause and work to correct that as well? A headache may be easily treated and dismissed, but notice how they tend to recur?

When we focus on finding the underlying cause to our discomfort, such as diet, stress, or emotional trauma, we can eliminate the problem at its source and prevent it from recurring. So it is with all aspects of our lives. When we are feeling a lack of harmony, or off balance, we must address the whole situation, not just the symptoms.

Focus is the process of directing our energies, empowering ourselves to feel whole, connected to our Spirit, at peace with ourselves. It's odd to me how when we speak of focus and concentration we tend to view it as narrow sight, looking only at what is right in front of the eyes. Healing focus is broad, not narrow. Focus allows us to heal all areas simultaneously.

 

Today's Exercise:

Bring focus to an area of your life that is bringing you "dis-ease". This can be anything that tends to trouble you on a recurring basis and doesn't necessarily have to be physical. Take note of what you have been doing to correct this. Expand and look deeper into the situation, what else ties into it? Have you focused on all aspects of the situation? Broaden your focus and record the experience with action plans of what you can do on all levels to help correct it.

The Resolve to be Happy

I love this quote because it sums up beautifully one of the primary components of law of attraction.  We must be what we want to attract.  Happiness is not a destination, but a choice.  When you choose to find peace and joy, more of the things that give you peace and joy will make their way into your life.  The opposite is also true and becomes very apparent when we are stressed, angry, or otherwise upset.

Many of us give our power away.  We believe on some level that life is a series of events that just happens and we have no influence over it whatsoever.  That mindset can lead to self-sabotage.  For example, have you ever woke up late only to panic and exclaim "I'm going to be late!" Feelings of powerlessness set in and suddenly you are anxious.  As you stumble around, rushed, confused and full of anxiety, thoughts of the boss being angry or losing a chance at promotion start flooding your thoughts.  Your anxiety level heightens and you are feeling these fears with great fervor.

As you run around in a panic, nothing goes smoothly.  You lose your keys, struggle to get out of the door and the whole time you are feeling increasingly pressured, tense and anxious.  You drive off only to realize you forgot something important and on your way, you are caught by every single traffic light. For no good reason, every slow driver in the free world manages to be in front of you.  Your anxiety heightens even more and even more things begin to go awry.   Why? Because you woke up in a panic and felt it with so much passion, that you continued to attract situations that fed that panic. 

However, had you woke up late, but remained calm - you likely would have discovered that everything you needed was where it belonged, you didn't carelessly forget your items because you weren't distracted by feeling panicky and rushed.  As you relaxed, things would once again flow smoothly and instead of being a half an hour late, running through the door already stressed and frazzled, you may find you walk in the door only a couple of minutes late (if at all), prepared with everything you need, and that no one really notices and you can go on about your day as normal.

If you resonated with the above scenario ;) and many of us have, chances are you are allowing your feelings to dictate your state of mind rather than consciously choosing where to place your thoughts and energy.

This quote is a reminder to condition your circumstances - rather than letting your circumstances control you.  The one thing you always have the power to control is your mind.  Condition your thoughts and your world will be transformed.  This is the main focus of the Law of Attraction and also the Law of Vibration that states what you put forth energy wise is returned to you.

How to Make Effective Vision Boards

Vision boards can serve as great reminders to stay focused on our goals and dreams.  There are a variety of ways you can create a vision board, but the most important things are that it should be in a place where you see it regularly, and it should reflect a few of your highest goals.

Avoid the temptation to put 100 goals on a vision board.  You may have 100 goals and that's great, but when a vision board gets cluttered with "too much" going on - it can take away from the process.  You will scatter your energy and not be as effective as if you have only a few things (no more than 5 max) that you are working on.  When your goals are placed in manageable numbers, the power to manifest those goals will go a lot further.

Your vision board should be organized.  Collage is a nice artform, but even collages tend to have rhyme or reason to them.  When your thoughts are organized, your energy is more focused and you can better direct it to the goal(s) at hand.  Prioritize, place the goals you are working on that are more immediate first and ones that may take a bit more time or steps further down the line.

Your vision board should be something you enjoy adding to and it should be something easy to change and manipulate.  Mine is a giant corkboard that hangs in the office room.  I have some motivational quotes on there to help keep me inspired, and my more immediate goals in the center where we tend to naturally focus more.  On the perimeter are my more distant goals. 

Another idea for a convenient way to do a vision board is Pinterest! :) It is a virtual pinboard where you can pin everything under the sun - from favorite recipes, to craft ideas, and inspirations.  You can also put a vision board on there, pinning ideas from various places you visit on the web.  I love pinterest.  It has brought a lot of new ideas and creativity into my life and I hope it will do the same for you!

You can follow my pins there if you like http://pinterest.com/christinspins/

More Vision Board Ideas 

• Draw your ideas out on paper - either literally, or in a mindmap.  Mind mapping can be a great way to narrow down a goal also.  I wrote about it in a previous post.  You can do a mindmap, scan it or print it and put it up with a picture or two on your vision board to keep you motivated. 
• Instead of using magazine pics etc. or other "distant" visuals - take a day and go out with your camera.  Photograph some things for your vision board, perhaps a house that looks like the one you want to build or buy, maybe a garden you would like to build etc.  This makes you an active participant and enhances the energy behind your board.  

How to Use Your Vision Board 

It won't be effective to just look at it.  In order to make a vision board work for you, you have to spend several minutes daily focusing on your board.  Really look at it and focus your thoughts only on the goals you want to reach.  As you focus a few moments on each goal, allow yourself to experience the feelings of already having it.  Be grateful that it is yours and on its way to you.  Ask your higher self /Spirit for guidance on the steps you can take to facilitate reaching that goal.  If sudden ideas or inspirations hit you (while looking at your board or at other times) write them down right away so you don't forget!

Follow up! You must follow up on your inspirations and ideas with action.  When the right ideas appear you will naturally have or draw to you what you need to enact them.  Keep an open mind and heart and know that what you focus on intently and with purpose will manifest in your life.

A new look :)

I hope you enjoy the freshened up new look of the blog as much as I do.  Sometimes in life, we all need a change of scenery to inspire us and help keep us motivated. 

I really enjoy posting to the universal laws blog and I hope that you find it a place of serenity and inspiration.  So with that in mind, I decided to make some changes and give the blog a "softer" look and feel. 

Enjoy!
Christin

Journaling to Enhance Law of Attraction

Journal Techniques That Will Change Your Life

This is a hub I want to share today because it shows different journaling exercises that can help you on your quest to make Law of Attraction work in your life.  Remember, LOA requires a few things to be effective - conscious effort, clarity of intent, and the ability to look beneath the surface to the deeper meanings and purpose behind your life events.

The journal exercises in this hub are designed to do just that - help you open up to all of these things and see with clarity not only your true desires, but your plans and progress at a glance.  This is a great habit that will keep you motivated and moving towards your ultimate attainments.

Journaling also is an action that puts your energy out to the universe in concise, concentrated ways to help you begin to manifest what you truly want - consciously.

Enjoy the journal exercises and feel free to vote, comment and discuss via the comments section of the hub.  I thrive on your feedback and it helps me to know what to discuss and publish next :) so feel free to participate here or there via comments anytime I post :)

Thanks!

Christin