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Think
your way to Prosperity
“A man is but the product
of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” ~ Gandhi
You’ve heard it all before and Gandhi is
right – we are self-made.
Think it, feel it, behave like it and you
become it.
What is ‘it’? ‘It’ is the consequences of
our mind. Never under estimate the power of your fastest vehicle
towards a fulfilling life – your psyche.
Monkey Minds Block Prosperity
Deliberation and images are constantly
dancing around in your mind. What you have to buy at the
supermarket, whether you switched off the iron, and don’t forget
to pick up little Johnny after school. A ‘monkey mind’ can
divert you from quality thoughts. If you are busy focusing on
minor issues that can take care of themselves then you miss the
opportunity to nurture major possibilities.
Do not sweat the small stuff.
Make a list of all the things you don’t
want to be bothered with. Use a diary to full advantage. These
simple steps actually do free the mind. List writing before bed
is a technique used to settle the ‘monkey mind’ to allow time
for rest.
Choose wisely.
If you don’t like a song on the radio, you
no doubt will flick the switch until you come across something
that resonates with your personal frequency. Do the same with
your thoughts – turn off from the rubbish.
A step towards prosperity - Move away
from complacency.
No one grows until they become
uncomfortable. Break the mould and take a plunge. I once read
that people who always stick to the same old routine are more
likely to get dementia. Try something new each day. This
triggers off the belief that you are willing to step forward in
your life. Have dinner at a different time or try a new hair
style. It doesn’t matter what you change as long as it is
peculiar. Treat yourself like you are someone special because
you are.
No critical self-talk even when you
think you are joking.
Every negative word is a vibration going
out to the universe … the provider of abundance. Some common
examples would be: “I’m such an imbecile.” No one is an idiot.
As a matter of fact, not anyone! We all make mistakes and have
to learn from goof-ups or experiences. Each single blooper does
not define a complete person on the whole. If your value is a
billion dollars, (actually, it is uncountable) and each error is
worth a dollar then you are extremely unlikely to run out of
value. Next time you find yourself in a troubled situation,
think of it as ‘loose change’ in the scheme of things. “I never
do anything right.” ‘Never’ is a big word. Surely, you cannot go
throughout life and not do zilch right. No one does everything
wrong and no one can only do right. I learnt this the hard way.
At the other end of the scale, bragging about always being
correct and not doing wrong also sends a negative message.
Boasting about not getting a traffic ticket in my entire driving
history, I was caught speeding the next day. Never say ‘never’.
“I’m ugly, skinny, and dumb, obese, unloved, stupid, broke, and
misunderstood” are all untruths. Yes, big fat lies! Change the
programming. If you are in a relationship, where another person
berates you, then do not put up with it. Affirmation: “I am a
unique and amazing creation of this universe and I embrace the
opportunity to grow to my full potential.”
Tips for prosperity
• Giggle your way to a better quality life.
Stimulate the production of endorphins and
change your brain chemicals through any enjoyable exercise,
sport and a good belly laugh. Be happy – be worthy.
Light-hearted folk are healthy minded individuals. If you are
having a dreadful day then stop, look and listen and ask why? If
it is for no apparent reason, then pick your own brain; what
have you been thinking about lately? Brooding ferments dilemmas,
but envisaging ideas split problems down into chewable pieces.
• Do not be needy.
Have you ever wondered why people who seem
to already have enough come into luck? The answer is they are
not desperate. Even when the electricity may be switched off and
the phone company is hounding you for a payment … do not think
‘needy’. This is the hardest advice to follow when you are broke
and is easier said than done, but with practise is
accomplishable.
• Do not be wasteful.
Respect what you have. Use the half tomato
in the fridge before it rots. Switch off lights and turn off the
television and computer when you are not using them.
• Do not be a whinger.
A quote that goes back to my childhood is:
‘I once complained that I had no shoes until I met a man with no
feet’. Complaining and whinging wastes your brain-power – they
are useless thoughts interfering with productive activity.
• Be thankful for every little element in
your life. Keep a gratitude journal and list people, objects and
circumstances that you are appreciative of. The universe loves
to be thanked.
• Enjoy small delights such as the smell of
coffee, watching your children play or your spouse snoring in an
arm-chair. Recognition of the little treasures in life fertilise
bigger abundance.
• Clear away old clutter on every level of
your life. Make the space to think and feel the freedom that
comes from prosperity.
Reflection:
Do you use affirmations to attract
prosperity?
Do you keep a gratitude journal?
When was the last time you had a good belly
laugh?
How often do you exercise?
Do you complain?
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