Programming the Self

I love quotes because they are quick to read and even when I can't recall most of them, they are tucked away in my brain.

Sometimes quickly, but most often gradually, the concepts jell and become part of who I am. Each step of the way, I am "programming" myself into a more positive person, resulting in my happiness. It's because I want to share my process....in the hope that I can bring some light to others.....that I write this blog. There are times I falter, but I won't give up. :-)

Here is one of my favorites from Abraham-Hicks:

We would like you to reach the place where you're not willing to listen to people criticize one another… where you take no satisfaction from somebody being wrong… where it matters to you so much that you feel good, that you are only willing to think positive things about people…you are only willing to look for positive aspects; you are only willing to look for solutions, and you are not willing to beat the drum of all of the problems of the world.

A Meditation

Take a moment to step out of the "turmoil" and see beyond the present situation as it is presenting itself to you. Always remember to look beyond what you see with your physical eyes and see from the highest viewpoint that you can attain.

Do not get stuck in what you perceive to be "problems" and their relationship to your life as Spirit. The challenges that present themselves to you on a daily basis are not to be looked upon as "bad" things but opportunities for growth. Be grateful for these lessons and allow them to move through your life constantly.

Resonate with the energy of the winds as they blow to you and through you. The Wind is never stuck in one place for any length of time. Imagine for a moment trying to attach your selves to any one "place" if you were the wind. It is an impossible task. It is similar to you trying to attach your self to the notion that anything is permanent on the journey of the Soul.

If there is turmoil in any area of your life at this time, know that it will not be there "forever," whatever forever may be. Allow your Self to see from this higher perspective and move through this supposed turmoil with the energy of the Wind…

Adopt an attitude of gratitude for the gift of being present during these momentous times on the planet. Release all that does not resonate with the beauty of this life you lead. Cleanse your Self of any unwanted beliefs or attitudes that hinder your own personal growth and acceptance of life as it is at this moment. The expression of the energies of gratitude, peace and joy, at all times, will undoubtedly assist in magically dispelling any turmoil in your life now.

Effects of Kindness

The positive effect of kindness on the immune system and on the increased production of serotonin in the brain has been proven in research studies. Serotonin is a naturally occurring substance in the body that makes us feel more comfortable, peaceful, and even blissful.

In fact, the role of most anti-depressants is to stimulate the production of serotonin chemically, helping to ease depression. Research has shown that a simple act of kindness directed toward another improves the functioning of the immune system and stimulates the production of serotonin in both the recipient of the kindness and the person extending the kindness.

Even more amazing is that persons observing the act of kindness have similar beneficial results. Imagine this! Kindness extended, received, or observed beneficially impacts the physical health and feelings of everyone involved! (Wayne Dyer)

Sometimes, when we cannot manage more, just making eye contact with someone and smiling is enough. It's not about how much we give, but about giving what we can.

Living With Intention

The quality of our lives begins with our intentions. Our intentions form our thoughts, our thoughts shape our actions, and our actions create our lives

Living intentionally means:

• creating a vision for our lives,
• acting deliberately, in alignment with our stated goals, values and priorities,
• taking the time to focus, recharge, breathe, meditate, and feel gratitude,
• pausing to experience life and all its joys, love and wonders.

Without clear intention, our energy is scattered and our actions are less powerful.

(Dr. Laura Belsten)

Quick story:: Carol is a renowned artist living in the mountains of Colorado, and her studio is a charming old cabin which sits behind her home, nestled in the woods. It’s heated with a wood stove.

When she first started using her studio cabin, Carol found the wood stove unable to keep the temperature to a comfortable level. She liked having the woodstove and the ambiance it created in her studio, and they certainly had plenty of wood on their mountain property, so she began researching more efficient wood stoves and found the perfect one. The price tag, however, was a hefty $1,500.

Carol set her intention to find that wood stove for half that price. She posted a picture of the wood stove in her workspace and began checking online auction and advertising sites regularly. She also put her intention out in conversations with neighbors, community members, builders and remodelers. She even checked the want ads in the local paper.

Within three months, Carol found the exact model of wood stove she wanted, still new, in the box, for $750. A couple had purchased it for their basement, but then decided to move. They had never installed it, and wanted to re-coup some of their expense, and Carol was willing to pay $750.

Carol’s studio is now toasty warm and comfortable even on the snowiest Colorado days.

This is a very simple example of the power of intention, of course, and yet it illustrates how intentions can pull us forward, improving the quality of our lives.

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If you have not tried this, it may sound far-fetched. But, I can personally vouch for the fact that this is exactly how things work in my life!

What's It All About?

This is one of my favorite quotes from Abraham-Hicks.


You never get it done, and you cannot get it wrong. Life is supposed to be fun: you are creator, you are a focusing mechanism, and you are here in an environment that is very conducive to that.

When you get hold of an idea, play it out for the pleasure in it. If you are doing it for any other reason, then you are not connecting to your Source Energy.

Perception

If you are feeling a shortage of time or money, your best effort would be to focus upon better-feeling thoughts, and do more things that make you feel good. Your time is a perceptual thing, and even though the clock is ticking the same for everyone, your alignment affects your perception, as well as the results that you allow.

As you observe the enormous differences in the effort that people apply and the results they achieve, you have to conclude that there is more to the equation of achieving than action alone.

**Abraham-Hicks**

Creating Magic

Somewhere along the way you began to doubt your ability to create magic for yourself. Never doubt that being able to walk from the perspective of a crawler is truly a miracle.

You lost the ability to extend that belief to new and more 'impossible' miracles. You began to buy into the misbeliefs of those around you who were 'many limits' people, who said, 'You must learn your limitations.' Or, ' You can't do that.' Or, ' You are just like your father, and he couldn't do those things either.' The list was endless, and so too became the limitations.

To recapture that childhood magic and become your own miracle worker, you will have to change the thoughts that created your world of limits and boundaries. That takes place in your mind first, and since thoughts originate with you, you have the ability to re-create your own image of what your life is going to be from now on. Why not include the presence of real magic in your life as well? **Wayne Dyer**