When Your Hut’s On Fire
*This inspirational reminder was forwarded to me by Jeff Maziarek, author of Spirituality Simplified and Codi’s Journey…
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but saw only the vast waters that separated him from family & friends. He was alone and exhausted. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions. One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, despair, and anger. He cried out, “God! How could you do this to me?”
Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching the island! It had come to rescue him! “How did you know I was here?” asked the weary man of his rescuers. “We saw your smoke signal,” they replied.
Moral of the Story: It’s easy to get discouraged when things are hard and going badly, but we shouldn’t lose heart. God never deserts us. He is at work in our lives, even in the midst of our pain and suffering.
And the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the Grace of God.
Visit Jeff Maziarek at: www.PonderCentral.com to learn more about what he’s doing…
Also, check out Jeff’s books at: www.SpiritSimple.com and www.CodiPup.com
Loving Life Is The Secret To Having A Life You Love
If you want to live a life you love, you’ve first got to learn to love the life you’ve got. Many people fear that by loving the life they have, they will somehow be settling for that life or locking themselves into never having anything better or different. If you’re waiting for your life to change before you start loving it, I’m afraid you may have quite a wait. The secret to creating a life you love is to learn to see your life with new eyes — to literally learn to love what already is.
One of the most important elements of the creative process is an attitude of “positive expectancy.” You cannot be “positively expectant” if you are miserable, unhappy, or otherwise discontent with your current situation. This is not only a Universal Law, but just plain old common sense. Let me reiterate: If you are waiting for something to be happy about before you decide to be happy, you are well off the mark. You need happiness in order to create positive change for yourself.
For instance, if you are in debt and worried about it, it may comfort you to know that your situation is not only natural but quite common. What is uncommon is the individual who is able to look past his or her current situation to a place of prosperity and joy; but that is exactly the state of mind and emotion that will help you through your current situation and perhaps inspire an idea that may bring prosperity you have not yet imagined. Likewise, dwelling on illness and discomfort creates stress and weakens the immune system — prolonging any unfortunate condition.
If your spouse is unkind or unfaithful, you can certainly choose to “fight fire with fire;” but that approach has never really worked for anyone. Instead of resorting to despair, anger, or even revenge, try visualizing your ideal situation and meeting the situation with unconditional love. You may be surprised at the results. Your new perspective and attitude may inspire great change in your relationship; or, your new vision may attract more favorable conditions. You may see your partner become the partner of your dreams; or, you may see your partner leave to make room for the ideal person — the person of your dreams.
Perhaps you hate your job. Do you constantly complain about it to yourself and anyone who will listen? Maybe you like your job but don’t like your co-workers. In either case, you might want to consider a change in attitude; change the way you look at your job and your co-workers. Try compassion, understanding, and patience rather than disdain, frustration, and intolerance; I guarantee you’ll experience a change for the better. Your new course will either reveal a pleasant new atmosphere at work, or it will cause things to come to a head — resulting in a departure and new opportunities and circumstances for everyone involved. Change is change; and it is up to you to make change for the better.
History, literature, religion, philosophy, and all cultures are full of reminders that, “this too shall pass,” so “fear not and be of good cheer!” You get what you’re looking for — literally living into your deepest expectations — so “seek and you shall find.” If you’re looking for problems, there will be an endless supply waiting for you; but, if you’re looking for a life you love, you need only learn to love the life you have — and watch it change for the better.
Secrets of Prayer: Making Prayer Work For You
If you’re like me, then there are things in life that you’d like to change. In fact, most people spend their lives trying to change things in one way or another. Throughout history, some people have intuited their ability to use their own thought processes to engage a creative agency and influence changes. Many of these same people have contemplated and perfected the use of their thoughts — though it is not the easiest thing for human beings to master. Though there are many names for this innate human ability, many people simply call it, “prayer.” And you can indeed use your thoughts to effectively create practically any change you truly desire — if you understand some things very few people ever think about.
One of the first things you need to understand is that prayer is not a “magic trick” to be used to conjure unlikely circumstances or unbelievable events. Prayer is a function of human thought that requires certain elements in order to be used effectively and reliably. There are many ways humans use their faculties of thought and belief; but most people do not use their thoughts and awareness in such a way as to create the changes they desire in their lives. Most people use their thoughts to create worry and stress and to sabotage themselves by dwelling on negativity rather than focusing on their goals and desires.
It is not my desire to convince you to trade your belief systems for mine; I am only encouraging you to look more deeply into the details of your own though processes — specifically those you have been calling, “prayer.” Most people grow into adults with the same basic beliefs they were GIVEN as children — with little thought ever given to the reality that, if they had been born in a different place, they would have been given different beliefs. Reality is not a function of geography or culture; only belief systems depend on where you were born or enculturated. If you were born to different parents, you would believe different things; but that doesn’t change the underlying nature of reality. The wise ones in every culture have always realized the limitations of the stories we tell to try and make sense of creation and reality. You can also transcend the limitations you were given as a child and consciously become more aware of the power of your own thoughts.
Every religion and culture has a basic understanding that, “Man often becomes what he believes himself to be,” as Buddha said, or, to quote the words of Jesus, “As a man thinketh, so it is done unto him.” Every society has had its wise men who have always reminded us that, “It’s the thought that counts,” and that “If you can believe it, you can achieve it.” Yet how much time do you spend contemplating the nature of your thoughts? If you’re like most people, you invest a great deal of time thinking about the problems in your life but very little time shaping your thoughts or considering their creative power. This tendency to focus on the negative is often attributed to our innate human nature; but creativity is also innate to humans. We need only spend time learning to consciously direct our thoughts, and actually doing it, if we wish to take more active control over the circumstances and events in our lives.
Consider what most people call, “prayer.” They close their eyes, bow their heads, and mentally dialogue with an unseen agency they hope will act on their thoughts in such a way as to form something new in their lives. Most people do this habitually at certain times of day, or ritualistically in certain circumstances or environments — such as church, etc. However, even people who pray quite regularly often spend much more time using their same mind and thought processes to ponder, contemplate, imagine, or otherwise dwell on negativity and things they don’t want in their lives. Has it ever occurred to you that a thought is a thought? Have you always believed that the creative agency you send your prayers to simply ignores the rest of your thoughts — discarding all messages originating from you except those you only occasionally give your attention to? What does your life tell you? Does the evidence you are surrounded by look more like your occasional prayers, or does it more closely resemble the thoughts you are constantly thinking? Be honest with yourself; I’ve already discovered the answer for myself.
If you want to make prayer work for you, all you need to do is learn to pay attention to yourself — your desires, your surroundings, your thoughts, and your tendencies. Learn to dwell on positive things; and learn to stay focused on the things you desire until you can truly feel a belief in those things growing within you. Things are done to you according to your beliefs; but you must truly believe in your dreams in order to make them become reality. Of course there may be other things you need to do — other actions you must take in order to realize your goals and dreams — but you must pay attention to your thoughts in order to hear your inner guidance; and you must pay attention to the world around you in order to see the answers to your prayers unfold for you. Prayer is thought we give special attention to. Why not learn to think more effectively and give special attention to the things you want?
Common Sense Is NOT Common Knowledge; And It Isn’t Really Common
“Everyone knows humans can’t fly!”
That statement is an example of what was once common knowledge. A much more accurate statement would have been: “As far as I know, humans have not yet flown in powered airplanes.” As a species, we humans have an incredible ability to intuit what is possible and a very bad habit of declaring what is not. From the beginning, wise men have told us, “All things are possible;” yet the more “common” humans cling to the smallness of their own awareness as if it were some kind of truth — even though common sense tells us that there is that which has been done and that which has simply not been done YET. It takes common sense to find the truth that is not yet common knowledge.
The point I wish to make is this: Common knowledge is common; but common sense is not. And what does this mean? It simply means that most people are “common,” ordinary, not that remarkable, and prone to fear and ignorance — the emotions that cause us to cling desperately to what we’ve been told as if it were the truth and our lives depended on it. The “common” person is in debt, unhappy (most of the time), unhealthy, in a typical, unfulfilling relationship, un-creative and living a life of mediocrity — by their own observation and definition (not simply my judgments). Just look around and you’ll see what I mean.
If any of those things are true for you, then consider that some of us — like the Wright brothers, for instance — are able to transcend mediocrity by ignoring common knowledge, common “wisdom,” and popular beliefs. The individuals I am referring to tune-in to a much higher source of intelligence — a source we all have access to. Each one of us has a common link to a sense, or “knowing,” that will answer our questions and guide us to our destination if we only establish that destination firmly in our minds. I am referring to a common sense all humans have but few ever use. We each have the ability to ponder — to say, “I wonder how…” And, we each have the ability to tune-out the everyday mundane world that keeps us from hearing the answers that always come when questions are asked. Most of us, however, simply live our lives on auto-pilot — following the herd wherever common knowledge leads them.
Rare are the individuals who quite their minds and ask great questions, wait for answers and guidance, and then act boldly on the inspiration that follows. These people are often called, “mad,” or “insane,” by the average person; after all, everyone knows the impossible is impossible! But the impossible doesn’t really exist. There is only that which has not yet been attempted or achieved. The un-reachable goals are not really unreachable; they are simply reserved for the extraordinary person who uses their common sense to achieve them. These are the people history remembers for their actions and accomplishments. But, as you watch helicopters fly overhead, or jet your way across the Atlantic ocean, it isn’t the rickety flying machines built in a bicycle shop that are so important and so worth remembering; what’s important to remember is that common knowledge declared these things impossible until very uncommon people tapped into common sense and made these things real.
Don’t be afraid to simply stop doing what you’ve always done — or stop believing what you’ve always believed — especially if it isn’t working for you. When 4-out-of-5 experts declare a thing to be true, seek out the 5th expert — the one who dares to be uncommon! You can be that expert. You don’t need to go to school to learn things everyone else knows; you need only go inside to the place where your common sense lives, and listen to it. “Ask and you shall receive;” but you must be listening to hear. Common sense is not a commonly-used commodity; but that isn’t common knowledge. You can fly! Everyone knows that — now; it’s common knowledge. But just remember: There was a time when it wasn’t.
A New Year’s Offering From Al Diaz — author of BEing The Titus Concept
I just received this e-mail from my dear friend, Al Diaz, and I had to post it because of the tremendous value and insight it promises. I’ve listened to quite a few of Al’s radio programs — and I’ve even been a guest on one of them — and I am always pleased and grateful for the insights and inspiration Al and his guests share on his shows. Visit the links below and tune-in to Al’s show to see for yourself.
Happy New Year!
Pete
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Free Teleclass Tonight On "Conscious Creation For The New Year"
This is a reminder that the Free Teleclass with Pete Koerner discussing Conscious Creation For The New Year is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 8:00pm Eastern.
Join Pete as he explains why New Year’s Resolutions often fall by the wayside becoming one more thing that we don’t follow-through on – and what you can do to create more positive and lasting changes in your life. Pete will walk you through the process of making conscious choices for the New Year and how you can make those choices work for you rather than letting them become another thing to be stressed-out about. Join us Tonight, Tuesday the 30th, as we discuss “Conscious Creation for the New Year”.
Date: Tuesday, December 30th, 2008,
Time: 8:00 pm Eastern
Tele-Class Number: 1(218) 936-7999
Access Code: 264321#
*Note: The call will last one-hour, and features Pete Koerner, author of The Belief Formula, sharing insights and tips for Conscious Creation. With New Year’s Resolutions just a couple-days away, this discussion will definitely increase your chances of reaching your goals rather than letting them fall to the wayside as resolutions so often do. We hope to “see” you there!
Notes For Free Teleclass: Conscious Creation For The New Year
Class Notes for “Conscious Creation for the New Year”
Conscious Creation For The New Year — Free Call With Pete Koerner
You are invited to attend a Free Teleconference with Pete Koerner this Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 8:00pm Eastern; on the call, Pete will be talking about Conscious Creation for the New Year. With a New Year just around the corner — and the resolutions many people make at this time of year — every little bit of wisdom and guidance helps. Pete will be talking about the art and science of Conscious Creation — and how to apply it to your New Year’s resolutions to give you a better chance of sticking with them rather than letting them fall to the wayside as they so often do.
Pete will share insights and tips on how to choose your thoughts more consciously, as well as how to nurture and cultivate thoughts, dreams, aspirations, and inspiration so that you get more of what you want and less of what you don’t want in the New Year. Information — including phone numbers and access codes — for the Free teleconference will be e-mailed to anyone on our mailing list Monday and Tuesday (December 28th and 29th) as a reminder; and it will be posted here on this site sometime on Tuesday for anyone not on our list who may want to attend. If you’d like to join our list of subscribers and be notified of the frequent free events and teleclasses we provide, simply visit www.ExploreExpandEvolve.com/free_download/ and download our Free Illustrated EFT Manual (a $20.00 value) and you will automatically be notified of any upcoming events; you’ll also receive our Free Quarterly newsletter which also includes information on Free Upcoming Events, as well as other useful information designed to help you get more out of life.
You can also visit www.TheBeliefFormula.com and download a Free Report on Making The Belief Formula Work For You — a report on using your mind and thoughts to improve your health and life. By downloading this report, you will also be placed on a list to receive updates and notification of Free events and classes. We hope you can join us Tuesday night; and we hope you are having a great Holiday Season — and wish you a Happy New Year!
Law Of Attraction: 4-Things That You Need To Know To Make Attraction Work For You
The Law of Attraction is not as complicated as it may seem; it’s actually working for you right now — automatically. You are receiving some version of reality each and every moment of your existence; and that reality is the product of the things that came before it. You don’t have to be able to wrap your mind around the science or philosophy of this concept to make the Law of Attraction work for you; but you do need to know these four-simple things:
What Are You Attracting With Your Thoughts?
Instead of wondering if the Law of Attraction is “real” or not, take some time and consider what you might be attracting into your life experience. Consider your overall state of mind, your thoughts, attitudes, and judgments; then consider your life experience in general. To what extent do these things match? Be honest with yourself; there’s nothing to gain here by simply “sticking to your guns,” or feeding your ego. If you want your life to change, you must change your thoughts. If you don’t believe this, you need only open your eyes – and mind – to what’s going on around you.
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The Belief Formula
