Spirituality Simplified: Open Mindedness
“In order to move beyond the world we’ve always known and
explore the myriad possibilities that are always available, it’s absolutely
critical that we learn to approach new information with an open
mind. While this certainly isn’t a revolutionary new insight, the
plain and simple fact is that most people have a difficult time when
it comes to being genuinely open-minded.
The Belief Formula on Ponder Central
Jeff Maziarek, from the web site, Ponder Central, has just informed me that he has posted an excerpt from The Belief Formula on Ponder Central.com. Click here: www.PonderCentral.com to read his latest posts — including an excerpt from The Belief Formula.
Ponder Central is a non-profit site created by author Jeff Maziarek to share wisdom from an extensive — and growing — library of spiritual, philosophy, personal growth, and personal development books. Many of the books featured on Ponder Central are indeed timeless spiritual classics that will be guiding people through life many, many years from now.
Ponder Central regularly sends wisdom quotes and excerpts to a rapidly growing list of members all over the world. Visit the Ponder Central site and sign-up for their free e-mails; they are great ways of getting your daily dose of wisdom and enlightenment when you don’t have time to sit and read a book.
More on Ponder Central, and Jeff Maziarek’s book, "Spirituality Simplified" (also available at Ponder Central.com), in future posts. Stay tuned!
The Belief Formula excerpt can be viewed by clicking here: The Belief Formula on Ponder Central
Turn Your Complaints into Blessings, part 2
So that’s it? You just change the heading on a list from, "Complaints" to "Blessings," and the bad things in your life just go away — or become good things?
I never said that was all there was to it; I said that was the first step. But there really isn’t that much more to it! First, you create the possibility that you may have been looking at some of the Blessings in your life as Problems or Burdens. Then, you start thinking about these things and ask yourself, "How is this problem really a blessing."
Do it; ask yourself that question. Don’t simply say, "Why should I do that? It isn’t a blessing!" If you want something different, you need to start thinking differently; that’s why. If you aren’t happy, you can be sure you aren’t accessing and using all of your wisdom. Wise people know everything is a blessing. The rest are here simply to figure that out in their own ways and in their own times.
Turn your Complaints into Blessings
If your life "sucks," if you are miserable, or if you just aren’t happy with your life, there is hope. In fact, you can take the first step towards changing your life RIGHT NOW; and this will work in every area of your life. No matter what’s wrong in your life, the first step is to STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT YOUR LIFE and find something better to think and talk about.
You may be isolated and not have anyone to talk to; but you still talk to yourself. And, if your life stinks, you are probably complaining to yourself. It may seem obvious: “I’m only complaining because my life really is miserable; I wouldn’t complain if my life was good.” But that is a lie. Don’t get mad at me; you are the one lying to yourself. And the, "I will be happy when…," lie is one of the most common reasons people stay unhappy. Negative self-talk is self-destructive and self-sustaining; this is a trap you want to avoid.
A "Rosetta Stone"
In 1799, Napoleon’s troops discovered an artifact with the same passage of text inscribed in three different languages. Because one of the languages was known (Greek), the other languages were easily translated — including the language of Egyptian hieroglyphics. This stone, called the "Rosetta Stone" because it was found near the seaside town of Rosetta, represented a two-thousand year old bridge between languages — the same thing said in different ways — that allowed the subsequent translation of a wealth of Ancient Egyptian writings (wisdom, technology, history, etc…).
In our world, people are separated by a vast array of languages. Some people are more "visual," while others may communicate with more auditory focus, etc. Another language barrier between people who speak the same language is that some reference everything they say, or base all of their beliefs, in science, or linear logic; and others may favor religious, spiritual, or more neutral terms, to discuss the meaning of life, and the way the world seems to come into being, or operate. The fact remains that everyone is looking for what they believe is "the Truth;" some think it’s in a cloud, some think it’s in a test tube, and most just don’t think… But, whether the stories are about talking snakes, asses falling into wells, or protons, neutrons, and electrons, these are simply words different people use to talk about the same thing — where stuff (including us) comes from.
Make Prayer Work for You! *FREE REPORT*
A nine-page report, on ways you can make prayer a more useful part of your life, and create situations, conditions, and attitudes that are beneficial to you and your health, has been made available for free download. Simply go to the Home page at: www.TheBeliefFormula.com and enter your first name and email in the box and your free report will be immediately sent to your computer.
A great compliment to this free nine-page report is the first section of The Belief Formula Guidebook, which has also been made available on The Belief Formula blog in the article: "It All Begins with the Answer. What do you Want?" Click on this article for a several page excerpt (the entire first section) from The Belief Formula Guidebook.
If you have problems downloading the free report, or if you have other feedback or questions, please let us know at: Questions@TheBeliefFormula.com .
Enlightenment in the Mirror
So, do you want to know how to make yourself really fat and miserable — and stay that way? It’s actually pretty simple; so simple, in fact, most women (and some men) already use this technique unconsciously. Here’s how it works:
1. Stand in front of the mirror.
2. Notice all the things about yourself that you do not like.
3. Hate what you see in the mirror — or what you look like.
4. Think about how overweight, fat, out-of-shape, or ugly you think you are — or think your body is.
5. (FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS ONLY!) Breathe life into your curses, foul-thoughts, and negative self-talk by speaking them out loud. Openly criticize yourself; and, for super-fast action, talk this way where others can hear you!
I told you it was simple. In fact, I bet you’re already doing it — or at least practicing some of these techniques. It only takes a few heavy, burdensome thoughts to make your body heavy and burdensome. Heavy thoughts = Heavy body.
The Mind-"Booty" Connection
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about the mind-body connection. Of course, this discussion has been going on for thousands of years; and the new consensus matches the old — there really is no "connection" — the mind and body are the same. The body is simply the visible repository for those things we hold in our mind; the body is the physical representation, or reflection of, the mind.
In a way, though, I still say they are connected simply because of this obvious RELATIONSHIP — which, to me, implies "Connection." At any rate, the shape of your body — and the size of your booty — is intimately related to the shape of your mind and thoughts. If your mind is cluttered with old junk-thoughts, so will your body and life be cluttered with old junk. Keep your mind, body, and life fresh; change your mind often.
It’s a Different Book…
A number of people have asked me if The Belief Formula book that has just been released is the same as the e-book. The Belief Formula, available on Amazon.com, and most other online retailers and brick-and-mortar bookstores, is a different book than the e-book version released last year. The print version has a number of revisions and editorial changes, as well as an additional 20,000 words. The Belief Formula print version also has helpful informational boxes and bulleted key points at the end of each chapter; these were not in the e-book version. The published version also contains at least one additional appendix with some useful information about affirmations.
The Belief Formula e-book had been read in over 20-countries before it was taken offline for the release of the print version — which has been read in at least a half-dozen countries since its release in November of 2007. The print version of The Belief Formula is a much more readable, helpful, and usable book than the e-book. It’s just a different book.
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Shedding pounds by shedding thoughts
Your body is simply an extension and reflection of your mind. That statement took less than three-seconds to read, but could take lifetimes to fully understand. Nonetheless, it is a fact; and it is a fact that you would do well to try and understand. Of course, you don’t have to; but it will make your life happier and more rewarding if you do. Books and books — including the Bible — have tried to teach and explain this fact; but it is still up to each individual to come to understand it and apply it in their own lives.
The good news is that there is no time limit; so don’t get in a hurry and don’t be anxious about outcomes — or your current situation. Take your time and relax. Be patient with yourself, and be good to yourself as you try to understand how your body is created and re-created on a daily basis — actually moment-by-moment — to reflect the status of your mind. When things disappear from your mind, there is nothing to keep the physical reflection in place; and, in time, it will fall away on its own.
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The Belief Formula
