|
|
The Amazing Process Of Abundance
Learning to see and accept the abundance that exists every day requires participation in the creative process that is called manifesting. That may sound a bit like mumbo jumbo to those who have not heard of this relatively new technique, but it is a technique being used every day that teaches us to embrace all the world has to offer. It is not necessary to 'settle' in life or to simply 'get by'. We don't have to live according to what others expect of us. By embracing the concept that the world has more than enough for everyone, and open ourselves to what's right in front of us, we can manifest abundance in our own lives every day.
If you have never heard of manifesting, it might be helpful to think of it as an outlook on life or a philosophy of life, rather than a step-by-step process used by most self-help directives. Simply put, manifesting helps us to discover and achieve goals and dreams, both professional and personal.
Too many people give up too early on their life's goals. They settle for less than they truly want. They are discouraged when met with failure and childhood fantasies slip to the back of their minds. Life is about compromise, there is no question about that. This does not mean that success cannot be found if we stay focused. Thomas Edison was a perfect example of this willingness to persevere. Had he not been so committed to his dream of providing light for the people of the world, we might still be reading by candlelight.
Everyone must be realistic and understand we have to live in this modern world. People are required to work hard, follow the rules and pay the bills. Nevertheless, this society has become so fragmented that dreams are hard to keep a hold of. Everyone is expected to have just one area of expertise.
Is it possible to change our thinking?
As noted earlier, manifesting is a process and it begins with asking ourselves what it is we want to manifest in our lives. This is not always easily answered. First, we must assess our lives and ourselves honestly. Are we doing what we want to be doing? Or are we just doing what we think we're supposed to do, or what is expected of us? If you find that you are doing only what you think you need to do or have to do, then it is time to make a change, particularly in your outlook.
People are confused in this modern life because what we truly want to do has been replaced by focusing on what we should do. Not living the life, you originally envisioned leads to a sea of confusion and chaos where survival is the only goal. This is no way to truly live and manifestation is a simple tool that can be your ticket out of the fog of confusion.
Manifestation at its root can be a clarifier, and if we ever needed clarification, it is in the time we currently live in. From simple tasks all the way to major life, decisions there are plenty of opportunities to be confused. You take a trip to the grocery store and what do you find hundreds of cereal options. Start college and there are about a thousand potential majors you are asked to choose among. Leave college with a hard-earned degree and face hundreds of thousands of jobs or careers.
It easy for all of us to lose our way and avoid asking ourselves the crucial questions that will place us on the right path. Instead, we may chose to focus on making money, assuming that everything else will fall into place later. Life doesn't work that way. Too many of us realize later on that money is not the answer and that it does not and cannot fulfill our dreams. We wake up one day feeling empty and wanting much more in our lives than to satisfy daily needs and necessities with the income we earn from a job or life that is meaningless to us.
It is important to know what it is you want, but it is also important to have confidence that you can manifest your goals. Thinking positively and believing that anything you desire to do is possible is essential to making it happen in your life. It doesn't really matter whether you're talking about your professional life or your personal life. What does matter is eliminating our negative thought patterns and focusing instead on the positive. The truth is, that the more we focus on our failures the harder it is to see our dreams and the more difficult it becomes to obtain them.
These are the simple steps in the manifesting process:
*Look at both your personal and professional life. Make up your mind about what it is you want.
*Keep a positive perspective and center your attention on your successes.
*Once you have decided what it is you want, you must act on your goals. You must take the risks necessary to see your dream come true.
The message is quite simple: Do not be content with the status quo, especially if you are not living your dream life, and who is? Thomas Edison understood what was necessary to obtain his dreams. 'Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure' he said. He understood that life was not always easy and that there would always be ups and downs, successes and failures, and perseverance and commitment to our dreams is what is needed to make life worth living.
Abundance - Right And Wrong Ways To Use It
|
