In this chapter Murphy discusses several different scientists who use the power of their subconscious mind to solve problems. He included Friedrich von Stradonitz, a famous chemist, who called on his internal power to help him rearrange the atoms of the benzine formula and Nikola Tesla who called for assistance with every invention he created.
Throughout the book Murphy uses several examples of extraordinary people who used their subconscious minds to accomplish fascinating tasks. He is merely trying to show us what wonders can happen when we tap into the infinite realm of knowledge that lives within each of us.
Other examples in this chapter includes Dr. Frederick Banting, who created insulin for diabetics, Dr. Lothar von Blenk-Schmidt, a member of the rocket society, who escaped from a brutal Russian prison, and paleontologists who used their subconscious to reconstruct ancient scenes.
By using so many different examples of greatness, Murphy is telling us that we can be great too. No matter where we come from or what we face, if we can tap into our subconscious we will accomplish anything we can set our mind to.
In the next part of the chapter, Murphy discusses something that I hadn't thought of before- "constructive thinking." If you asked me I would say that I am constantly thinking about millions of different things all day long. I once saw a meme on the internet that said, "If you want to know what a Teacher's brain feels like, open up 2,857 tabs on your internet browser." I know that this is true for most people and not just teachers.
While we have already learned that we need to hold each thought captive, Murphy talks about thinking specifically when making decisions. He says, "If you are fearful and worried, you are not really thinking. True thinking is free from fear."
I absolutely love the way that he expressed this idea. It suddenly made sense to me that when your thoughts are charged with fear you might as well envision your brain as mush. Nothing you are thinking is worthwhile, helpful, or leading you to a positive result. When you can relax your body and call on your subconscious mind to help you find an answer, you will find constructive thoughts and be presented with the solution.
Fear is a piece of garbage. Actually, it is the whole land fill.
I had an experience recently where I had the opportunity to spend some undivided time with my fiance. We have different work schedules so I am usually looking for chances where we can be together. However, on this particular day he needed to go into two large grocery stores that sold bulk items. Somehow in my mind I had convinced myself that stores like this were where I felt the most overwhelmed and anxious. I couldn't decided if I wanted to go or not...fear was coming in and trying to make a decision for me. The funny thing is that there was absolutely nothing to fear or worry about in regards to this decision.
As I sat and contemplated my decision, I felt a twinge of anger. I told myself- this is ridiculous! I am tired and done with letting this be a part of my life. Next, I envisioned what I was afraid of and thought about the feeling in my stomach. Then- I pictured myself running full speed, as hard as I possibly could at the fear. I was going to chase it down and show it that it could not stop me. It was almost like running straight at a brick wall- but I knew that I would be able to bust through.
I went with my fiance to the two stores and had fun. I didn't give myself any crutches (I had started taking some anti-anxiety drops that a friend recommended) and I never once felt like I needed them during the shopping trip. I took over and finally felt back to my normal self.
When you can take hold of the fear, and strangle it you will find yourself back in control.
Turn your fear into fire.
Pay attention to what drives you in your daily thinking. Is it truth or is it fear and worry? Do not give those negative feelings any power. Remember where you come from... remember what dwells within you.... and go forth to make amazing things happen.
Other items from this chapter:
*Guidance comes as a feeling, an inner awareness, an over-powering hunch whereby you know that you know. It is an inner sense of touch. Follow it. (Remember to decipher between hunches and fear)
*The action is your thought, and the reaction is the response of your subconscious mind. IF your thoughts are wise, your actions and decisions will be wise.
*Any mental picture, backed by faith and perseverance, will come to pass through the miracle-working power of your subconscious. Trust it, believe in its power, and wonders will happen as you pray.
I'd like to thank those of you that are reading this blog. Thank you for allowing me to share my heart, my experiences, and your precious time. I hope that you may find some benefit from reading and I encourage you to purchase, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" for yourself. Please let me know if you would ever like to discuss these things further, have questions, or simply leave a comment. Thank you, again.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Your Subconscious Mind as a Partner in Success
In this chapter, Murphy talks about something that everyone wants: success. However, the question is asked, "What is success?" I feel like in our world today we measure success by the objects that you have. You may be considered to be successful if you have a certain number in your bank account, a large house, a fancy car, and the means to buy whatever lavish commodities you wish.
Murphy says, "success means successful living." Just because you have financial riches it does not mean you are successful. Things such as joy, happiness, peace, security and integrity are items that you cannot physically obtain, but are what you need to have successful living. Murphy says that when we meditate on these qualities we are "building these treasures of heaven in our subconscious."
In the next section of this chapter Murphy outlines 3 keys steps that he believes will lead to success.
1. Find out the thing you love to do and then do it.
I wonder how many people in the world hate their jobs. They wake up everyday dreading going to work. They mull over the idea of calling in sick, staying home and doing what they really desire to do for the day. It is only the reminder of bills piling up that gets them out the door. They spend their day looking at the clock, counting down the hours until they can pack up and return home. When you wake up each day and get to do what you love- you will be successful.
I think many people come up with excuses for why they are not working at a job they love. Financial security is probably number one and the fear of failure is number 2. In 2014 Jim Carrey delivered the commencement speech at the graduation of the Maharishi School of Management. His overall message was that dreams can come true. He spoke these inspiring words which I feel are very fitting for what we are discussing now.
"My father could have been a great comedian, but he didn't believe that was
possible for him, and so he made a conservative choice. Instead, he got a
safe job as an accountant."
In 1994 his father lost his job and they were left to survive anyway they possibly could.
"I learned many great lessons from my father, not the least of which was
you could fail at what you don't love, so you might as well take a chance
of doing what you love."
This is one of the greatest commencement speeches I have ever since. Friends, I strongly urge you to watch the whole thing at this link here: https://www.mum.edu/whats-happening/graduation-2014/full-jim-carrey-address-video-and-transcript/
Why is it that more people are not doing what they love? Perhaps it is that they have not yet found what it is that makes them happy. I know that when I was going through the process of my undergraduate degree I felt very overwhelmed by the need to make a choice. There were countless number of schools offering degrees in a wide variety of fields, and yet I found myself interested in more than one. Before completing my degree I transferred schools a couple of times and at each one I ended up changing my major. It can feel so definitive- making that choice. Choosing the pathway that defines your career for the rest of your life, investing large sums of money in that particular field. However, it's interesting to see that many people who go to college end up doing something that is completely unrelated to their field of study. Is it because their interests have changed? Or is it because they chose the "safe" pathway that provides the instant financial stability?
If you are not sure what your true love and calling is, Murphy suggests taking the time to mediate on it. Ask your subconscious to provide you with the answers that you are seeking. Even for myself, teaching has been something that I love and enjoy, a job where I am not watching the clock and waiting to go home. But, through this time in my life writing has come back to me full force as a passion and something that I long to do on a daily basis.
Do what you love now, and you will have success.
This brings us to the second step of success that is provided in this chapter. ..
2. Specialize in a particular branch of work and learn more about it than anyone else.
Murphy said that once you have chosen what you want to do it is not adequate to just post your diploma on your wall. Instead, you must continue to attend conferences, study, and improve your understanding of your field. In other words, never stop learning. I can't help but think of my dad when it comes to this topic. He will be turning 74 in a few months and his desire to learn is stronger than ever. When my parents lost their house to foreclosure they completely reinvented themselves. They took off in their roadtrek, found a trailer, and decided to document their travels as they navigated the california coast in their RV. They have created a wonderful documentary which you can find here; http://newradio.com/RVDREAMRADIO/
The point is, before this journey began my dad did not know much on how to produce a documentary. He hadn't attended film school but he had the desire to learn. He acquired a film editing program and continued to study it any way he could. He searched multiple youtube videos, watched them, and then practiced over and over again. At 74 many people are just done. They are retired and think that they are finished contributing to their minds. Not my dad. He has never stopped learning and never will.
When you continue to learn all you can about your field of study you are able to serve the world around you. When you are completely interested in your field and striving to become the best you are getting rid of that "just getting by" mentality. When you are simply making it through you are not living a successful life.
The third step is one that Murphy says is most important.
3. You must be sure that the thing you want to do does not redound to your success only.
"Your desire must not be selfish; it must benefit humanity. The path of a complete circuit must be formed, In other words, your ideas must go forth with the purpose of blessing or serving the world."
When reading this, some of you may bring up people who are successful but obtained their wealth through fraud. However, it is important to remember that money alone does not create success. What you give out is attracted to you and surely those people are experiencing wealth without a peace of mind. Surely those people are rich but they may also have sleepless nights, paranoia, and stress about keeping their money.
Murphy says, "The man of success is the man who possesses great psychological and spiritual understanding." Success is so much more than money. It is love, it is passion, and it is reaching that feeling of inner peace by serving those around us.
My parents are sharing their joy for RVing and seeing the beautiful california coast. They are creating an experience for others so that they can embark on a wonderful journey. Perhaps just sharing your knowledge with others is a great help.
Whatever you put forth into the world will come back to you.
One of my favorite lines from this chapter is, "what you are seeking is also seeking you." I thought about this on a personal note with this blog. Suddenly I had a desire to not only read, "The Power of your Subconscious Mind" again but to this time share my experiences. Perhaps that ambition was placed in my heart because there was someone out there that needed to read what I was going to write.
I absolutely love the overall tone of this chapter. It is all about fulfilling our dreams and desires. Wouldn't it be incredible if you could wake up everyday and do what you truly love? Here is Murphy, a great teacher, telling you that that is exactly what you should do! Do not let fear of failure hold you back. Our society is in a place, technology wise, that serves learners like never before. If you need a degree for your job, but can't go to an actual university, there are countless programs that are offered online! If you need to learn a new skill, see what you can find on the internet. Youtube has become one of the greatest sources of information out there. So many people are sharing and posting their knowledge...learn from them!
Never stop moving forward and learning all you can. It is what makes life exciting and you too, can accomplish your dreams.
Other important notes from this chapter:
* "Become imaginative; mentally participate in the reality of the successful state."
* "Success means successful living. When you are peaceful, happy, joyous, and doing what you love to do, you are successful."
* "Thought fused with feeling becomes a subjective faith or belief, and according to your belief it is done unto you." MATT 9:29
* "If you are about God's business, or any part of it, God, by His very nature, is for you, so who can be against you? With this understanding there is no power in heaven or on earth to withhold success from you."
Thursday, April 14, 2016
How to Use the Power of Your Subconscious for Wealth
One of the greatest things about the book, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" is that no matter what situation you are walking through, there is something in here for you. I have read this book several times, but each time that I read it, it is almost as though I am experiencing something completely different.
When I began this blog I was looking for guidance and a way to cope with overwhelming anxiety and panic attacks. In the past, I have picked it up to learn how to achieve other desires. This chapter discusses something many (if not most or all) people strive to obtain.. financial wealth.
Murphy starts this chapter by saying that if you are having financial difficulties it is because, "you have not convinced your subconscious mind that you will always have plenty and some to spare."
It is important to pay close attention to the way Murphy describes the way you will attract wealth. He says that you will not earn what you wish simply by saying that you're a millionaire over and over again. Instead you need to focus on the building a mentality that is filled with wealth and abundance.
Murphy says that one of the struggles that most people face today is that they see everything as tangible and don't think there is any other means of support. For example, if the stock market falls, business declines, or something else along these lines, people become hopeless. People create a mentality where they say things like, "I can't afford that" or "my salary is so low how could I ever pay for that?"
I have seen a lot of this in my daily life as a teacher. It is constantly said in our society that teachers are broke and don't make much money. The funny thing is, as a teacher I am making more money than I ever had before. Sure I could walk around and use that excuse, "oh..I'm on a teacher's salary" but it wouldn't help me attract any more wealth or abundance. Remember, we have been learning throughout this book that thoughts are things. If you think poor, you will be poor. The reason you can't just claim you're a millionare- and boom! it happens- is because you would know that that is not true. Instead, create a mindset of attraction, trust, and abundance.
Murphy says one way to do this is to repeat the words, "wealth-success" to yourself for about 5 minutes three or four times a day. When you are simply saying the words, rather than "I am" you will avoid stirring up any conflict within you. We know that when you introduce doubt or negativity then you derail your train of desires.
Signing Blank Checks: Murphy uses the term "signing blank checks" to describe those terrible negative statements people often times say. These include things like, "There is not enough to go around", "I'm going to lose my house" or "we are going out of business." These phrases are completely filled with false fears. When you say these things you are absolutely attracting the wrong type of energy towards yourself. When I hear these things I can't help but go back to the idea of negative discussions as a form of entertainment. In a previous blog I mentioned how sometimes the common ground in discussions with people can sometimes be negativity. Have you ever noticed how quickly bond over gossip?? It's not a positive conversation, in fact its detrimental, and yet to some it is entertaining. Things you hear on the news, radio, and other forms of media are continually feeding fear and negativity to people. It becomes the norm. When the news is talking about the recession it becomes a hot topic of discussion. It is important to turn these things off in your brain at all times. Don't practice the teachings of Murphy at home but then participate in the fear laden discussions at work or with friends. At times it can feel like swimming up stream but it will become easier and easier to avoid as you retrain your brain.
When you engage in discussions or thoughts that are filled with fear you are completely undoing all of the positive thinking that you have already done. You may wonder why you aren't getting results, but you have to look at what you are doing and thinking all day long. In this chapter Murphy says that you should never finish a negative thought. If you are about to say, "I can't make that payment" you must stop yourself before you get to "I can't" and replace it with a constructive statement. When you think or speak aloud negative thoughts you are giving them the energy to build and grow. One of the positive statements Murphy suggests saying is, "by day and by night I am prospered in all my ways."
Whenever I feel like my bank account is getting low, or the worry of money has taken a strong hold on my stomach, I try to give a donation. It may be something small like an extra tip at a restaurant, or $5 to someone on the street. I feel like when I do this I am giving my faith an extra boost. It doesn't matter what the number in my bank account says. I have faith and I know what's coming. I am demonstrating my belief that I am taken care of and even though I may not feel like I have enough, I can still give. This method never fails for me.
For the first time in his book, Murphy talks about the emotion envy, which he describes as a block to wealth. I think that sometimes people may see a person that is successful and feel like there is not enough to go around. For example if a colleague is getting a large paycheck or received a promotion, you may feel envious. When you do this you are making a statement that there isn't enough for everyone. The fear has arrived in your brain, you've made a negative declaration (whether you realize it or not) and now you have prevented yourself from receiving wealth and abundance. If you truly knew deep in your faith that you have plenty- why would it matter that Ted down the street was able to buy the newest, flashiest car? If you had belief, without a doubt that you are going to be taken care of financially for all of your days then would you worry about Susan's promotion at work?
Envy is such a ruthless emotion. I have already seen it show up with abandon in my little kindergarteners. In our classroom the words, "no fair" have been outlawed and we practice being happy for our friends. Why is it then when someone we know receives something our automatic instinct is to feel left out or upset? Shouldn't we be happy for people? If we truly trusted our subconscious minds to carry out the desires of our hearts then there would be no such thing as competition. Bill is getting what he needs and wants, how exciting for him! I will also get what I need and want, how exciting for me!
Many times we try to criticize others for what they have received and claim that they don't deserve it. However, you know that if that person is using the law of negativity then eventually negativity is what he/she will receive. Let the law take care of others- do not harm yourself in the process. Show happiness and love for all that you meet. Keep your own practice going, be grateful whenever you can, and know that because of your faith it will happen.
Other Important Details from this Chapter
*Trying to accumulate wealth by the sweat of your brow and hard labor is one way to become the richest man in the graveyard. You do not have to strive or slave hard.
*The feeling of wealth produces wealth.
*Your conscious and subconscious mind must agree. Your subconscious mind accepts what you really feel to be true. The dominant idea is always accepted by your subconscious mind. The dominant idea should be wealth, not poverty.
*Increase your sales by repeating this statement over and over again, "My sales are improving everyday; I am advancing, progressing, and getting wealthier every day."
*You can overcome any mental conflict regarding wealth by affirming frequently, "by day and by night I am being prospered in all of my interests."
*Your true source of wealth consists of the ideas in your mind. You can have an idea worth millions of dollars. Your subconscious will give you the idea you seek.
*Envy and jealousy are stumbling blocks to the flow of wealth. Rejoice in the prosperity of others.
When I began this blog I was looking for guidance and a way to cope with overwhelming anxiety and panic attacks. In the past, I have picked it up to learn how to achieve other desires. This chapter discusses something many (if not most or all) people strive to obtain.. financial wealth.
Murphy starts this chapter by saying that if you are having financial difficulties it is because, "you have not convinced your subconscious mind that you will always have plenty and some to spare."
It is important to pay close attention to the way Murphy describes the way you will attract wealth. He says that you will not earn what you wish simply by saying that you're a millionaire over and over again. Instead you need to focus on the building a mentality that is filled with wealth and abundance.
Murphy says that one of the struggles that most people face today is that they see everything as tangible and don't think there is any other means of support. For example, if the stock market falls, business declines, or something else along these lines, people become hopeless. People create a mentality where they say things like, "I can't afford that" or "my salary is so low how could I ever pay for that?"
I have seen a lot of this in my daily life as a teacher. It is constantly said in our society that teachers are broke and don't make much money. The funny thing is, as a teacher I am making more money than I ever had before. Sure I could walk around and use that excuse, "oh..I'm on a teacher's salary" but it wouldn't help me attract any more wealth or abundance. Remember, we have been learning throughout this book that thoughts are things. If you think poor, you will be poor. The reason you can't just claim you're a millionare- and boom! it happens- is because you would know that that is not true. Instead, create a mindset of attraction, trust, and abundance.
Murphy says one way to do this is to repeat the words, "wealth-success" to yourself for about 5 minutes three or four times a day. When you are simply saying the words, rather than "I am" you will avoid stirring up any conflict within you. We know that when you introduce doubt or negativity then you derail your train of desires.
Signing Blank Checks: Murphy uses the term "signing blank checks" to describe those terrible negative statements people often times say. These include things like, "There is not enough to go around", "I'm going to lose my house" or "we are going out of business." These phrases are completely filled with false fears. When you say these things you are absolutely attracting the wrong type of energy towards yourself. When I hear these things I can't help but go back to the idea of negative discussions as a form of entertainment. In a previous blog I mentioned how sometimes the common ground in discussions with people can sometimes be negativity. Have you ever noticed how quickly bond over gossip?? It's not a positive conversation, in fact its detrimental, and yet to some it is entertaining. Things you hear on the news, radio, and other forms of media are continually feeding fear and negativity to people. It becomes the norm. When the news is talking about the recession it becomes a hot topic of discussion. It is important to turn these things off in your brain at all times. Don't practice the teachings of Murphy at home but then participate in the fear laden discussions at work or with friends. At times it can feel like swimming up stream but it will become easier and easier to avoid as you retrain your brain.
When you engage in discussions or thoughts that are filled with fear you are completely undoing all of the positive thinking that you have already done. You may wonder why you aren't getting results, but you have to look at what you are doing and thinking all day long. In this chapter Murphy says that you should never finish a negative thought. If you are about to say, "I can't make that payment" you must stop yourself before you get to "I can't" and replace it with a constructive statement. When you think or speak aloud negative thoughts you are giving them the energy to build and grow. One of the positive statements Murphy suggests saying is, "by day and by night I am prospered in all my ways."
Whenever I feel like my bank account is getting low, or the worry of money has taken a strong hold on my stomach, I try to give a donation. It may be something small like an extra tip at a restaurant, or $5 to someone on the street. I feel like when I do this I am giving my faith an extra boost. It doesn't matter what the number in my bank account says. I have faith and I know what's coming. I am demonstrating my belief that I am taken care of and even though I may not feel like I have enough, I can still give. This method never fails for me.
For the first time in his book, Murphy talks about the emotion envy, which he describes as a block to wealth. I think that sometimes people may see a person that is successful and feel like there is not enough to go around. For example if a colleague is getting a large paycheck or received a promotion, you may feel envious. When you do this you are making a statement that there isn't enough for everyone. The fear has arrived in your brain, you've made a negative declaration (whether you realize it or not) and now you have prevented yourself from receiving wealth and abundance. If you truly knew deep in your faith that you have plenty- why would it matter that Ted down the street was able to buy the newest, flashiest car? If you had belief, without a doubt that you are going to be taken care of financially for all of your days then would you worry about Susan's promotion at work?
Envy is such a ruthless emotion. I have already seen it show up with abandon in my little kindergarteners. In our classroom the words, "no fair" have been outlawed and we practice being happy for our friends. Why is it then when someone we know receives something our automatic instinct is to feel left out or upset? Shouldn't we be happy for people? If we truly trusted our subconscious minds to carry out the desires of our hearts then there would be no such thing as competition. Bill is getting what he needs and wants, how exciting for him! I will also get what I need and want, how exciting for me!
Many times we try to criticize others for what they have received and claim that they don't deserve it. However, you know that if that person is using the law of negativity then eventually negativity is what he/she will receive. Let the law take care of others- do not harm yourself in the process. Show happiness and love for all that you meet. Keep your own practice going, be grateful whenever you can, and know that because of your faith it will happen.
Other Important Details from this Chapter
*Trying to accumulate wealth by the sweat of your brow and hard labor is one way to become the richest man in the graveyard. You do not have to strive or slave hard.
*The feeling of wealth produces wealth.
*Your conscious and subconscious mind must agree. Your subconscious mind accepts what you really feel to be true. The dominant idea is always accepted by your subconscious mind. The dominant idea should be wealth, not poverty.
*Increase your sales by repeating this statement over and over again, "My sales are improving everyday; I am advancing, progressing, and getting wealthier every day."
*You can overcome any mental conflict regarding wealth by affirming frequently, "by day and by night I am being prospered in all of my interests."
*Your true source of wealth consists of the ideas in your mind. You can have an idea worth millions of dollars. Your subconscious will give you the idea you seek.
*Envy and jealousy are stumbling blocks to the flow of wealth. Rejoice in the prosperity of others.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
A Leaky Balloon
While this post does not contain direct reflections on one of the chapters from, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" I wanted to share about an opportunity I had to bring the teaching's of Murphy into my daily life.
On Friday my students had an assembly in the morning called, "Peacemakers". Teachers were told that this would be a presentation to our classes on how they could handle conflict. Whenever you get a large number of kids in one room for multiple hours conflicts definitely arise. They are little humans that are discovering their emotions and personalities for the first time. Developmentally they are just on the cusp of being able to grasp the concept of different perspectives. Many of them can't understand the idea of seeing something from someone else's point of view- or thinking about someone else's feelings. It's not because their rude, it's simply because of their age and brain development.
All year I have spent many a lessons teaching about positivity, kindness, and how to work as a family each day. However, my students are only human and there is still conflict present. I thought that this assembly might provide a new tool that we could incorporate into the classroom.
The presenter was a very nice young woman and she based her speech around the concept of a balloon. She said that we have all balloons that we carry around and whenever we experience a bad feeling our balloon gets filled up. She had students list bad emotions that they experience such as when they hear their parents fight or when someone does something to them that they don't like. She drew a picture on the board of a massive red balloon and wrote all of these negative feelings into the drawing. Next, she had the students discuss ways they could release the emotions from their balloon so that it didn't get too big or pop. They listed things like exercise, taking deep breaths, playing sports, or talking to a friend. Then......her presentation was over. That's it. You feel bad feelings, then let them out.
As I walked my 5-6 year old students back to our room I couldn't help but feel there was something missing from that assembly. I listened to them as they shared answers, describing how their parents have broken up or how sometimes they get really angry or scared. My sweet littles are already feeling such intense emotions at this age. They are just coming into the world and learning how to deal with everything that goes on around them. They may be young- but they are smart. They observe everything and it is through this that they develop their vocabulary, attitudes, and emotions. They learn how to cope by watching people around them- and from the adults that I've seen some of us don't know how to cope ourselves.
I thought back to all of my readings and wondered how I could provide this message to my students. Obviously, I teach in public school so religion, biases, and other spiritual ideals are a no no to share. But in this moment I had to do something- we had to talk about this. Our next 45 minutes was scheduled for our math lesson, but instead I threw it out the window.
I pulled my kiddos to the carpet and recapped the lesson that had just been taught. I pulled out a large piece of chart paper and drew the same red balloon that the woman had. We re-listed all of the negative emotions that had come up and further discussed things you could do to release them. "Yes", I said, "there are some bad emotions and if you don't let them out they will boil up to a point where you might feel like you will explode." So...we do things to get them out. BUT what comes next? Here is the part that I felt like was missing. That whole assembly had focused on bad feelings...bad bad bad....that feels hurtful, that feels scary, that makes you angry. We just spent 30 minutes talking to our subconscious brains about what feels bad. NOW.....it's time to flood them with the good.
I told my students that not only would we release the bad feelings but we would replace them with feelings we like. We briefly discussed how they feel each morning when they wake up. Are they thinking about how sleepy they are? Or are they excited to learn something new at school? We talked about how each morning they could make a choice of how they were going to feel. If they woke up in a sour mood and only focused on things they didn't like, chances are they wouldn't feel so good the rest of the day. But...if they could wake up and be happy about something, then they would have a better chance of feeling great all day!
Next, I had them give me positive words and I wrote them outside of the balloon picture that I recreated on chart paper. They came up with things like joy, happy, excited, surprises, kindness, grateful, cheerful, friends, love, and many more. Then, we talked about things that we do that bring us those feelings. Again, they had quite a long list for me. Some that came up were: music, dancing, laughing, playing with pets, getting hugs, looking at flowers, making art, and so on.
These little people..these 5 and 6 year olds who can't tie their shoes and can barely remember their lunch boxes...are filled with so many emotions already. Who is going to teach them how to tap into their infinite knowledge?
To end the lesson I had the students create happiness posters. They worked in teams and had one large piece of chart paper. They then drew all of the positive words we had discussed with pictures to match. I allowed them to use markers (a treat) and played uplifting music. Many of them asked if they could dance while they worked- and many of them did. I told the students we would display these all over the room so that we could be reminded of those good feelings even when we are feeling bad.
We had 30 minutes of pure joy and excitement in our classroom. My students loved this lesson so much that when it was time to go to lunch they groaned. When we returned they were going to do free friday centers (where they get to pick anything to play with- a special time) and instead they requested more time to work on their happiness posters.
I think sometimes when we are learning to cope with the rough emotions, we forget to give equal..no it should be double...attention to the good feelings. I once heard someone say in a TED talk that stress management workshops can actually cause more stress because all you are doing is talking about the stressful things.
I think one of the greatest gifts I can give my students for the rest of the year is to continue to bring joy into our classroom wherever I can. I may not be able to explicitly tell them about Murphy and the power of their subconscious mind, but I can be a model. I can provide opportunities for love, joy and a better understanding of positivity.
On Friday my students had an assembly in the morning called, "Peacemakers". Teachers were told that this would be a presentation to our classes on how they could handle conflict. Whenever you get a large number of kids in one room for multiple hours conflicts definitely arise. They are little humans that are discovering their emotions and personalities for the first time. Developmentally they are just on the cusp of being able to grasp the concept of different perspectives. Many of them can't understand the idea of seeing something from someone else's point of view- or thinking about someone else's feelings. It's not because their rude, it's simply because of their age and brain development.
All year I have spent many a lessons teaching about positivity, kindness, and how to work as a family each day. However, my students are only human and there is still conflict present. I thought that this assembly might provide a new tool that we could incorporate into the classroom.
The presenter was a very nice young woman and she based her speech around the concept of a balloon. She said that we have all balloons that we carry around and whenever we experience a bad feeling our balloon gets filled up. She had students list bad emotions that they experience such as when they hear their parents fight or when someone does something to them that they don't like. She drew a picture on the board of a massive red balloon and wrote all of these negative feelings into the drawing. Next, she had the students discuss ways they could release the emotions from their balloon so that it didn't get too big or pop. They listed things like exercise, taking deep breaths, playing sports, or talking to a friend. Then......her presentation was over. That's it. You feel bad feelings, then let them out.
As I walked my 5-6 year old students back to our room I couldn't help but feel there was something missing from that assembly. I listened to them as they shared answers, describing how their parents have broken up or how sometimes they get really angry or scared. My sweet littles are already feeling such intense emotions at this age. They are just coming into the world and learning how to deal with everything that goes on around them. They may be young- but they are smart. They observe everything and it is through this that they develop their vocabulary, attitudes, and emotions. They learn how to cope by watching people around them- and from the adults that I've seen some of us don't know how to cope ourselves.
I thought back to all of my readings and wondered how I could provide this message to my students. Obviously, I teach in public school so religion, biases, and other spiritual ideals are a no no to share. But in this moment I had to do something- we had to talk about this. Our next 45 minutes was scheduled for our math lesson, but instead I threw it out the window.
I pulled my kiddos to the carpet and recapped the lesson that had just been taught. I pulled out a large piece of chart paper and drew the same red balloon that the woman had. We re-listed all of the negative emotions that had come up and further discussed things you could do to release them. "Yes", I said, "there are some bad emotions and if you don't let them out they will boil up to a point where you might feel like you will explode." So...we do things to get them out. BUT what comes next? Here is the part that I felt like was missing. That whole assembly had focused on bad feelings...bad bad bad....that feels hurtful, that feels scary, that makes you angry. We just spent 30 minutes talking to our subconscious brains about what feels bad. NOW.....it's time to flood them with the good.
I told my students that not only would we release the bad feelings but we would replace them with feelings we like. We briefly discussed how they feel each morning when they wake up. Are they thinking about how sleepy they are? Or are they excited to learn something new at school? We talked about how each morning they could make a choice of how they were going to feel. If they woke up in a sour mood and only focused on things they didn't like, chances are they wouldn't feel so good the rest of the day. But...if they could wake up and be happy about something, then they would have a better chance of feeling great all day!
Next, I had them give me positive words and I wrote them outside of the balloon picture that I recreated on chart paper. They came up with things like joy, happy, excited, surprises, kindness, grateful, cheerful, friends, love, and many more. Then, we talked about things that we do that bring us those feelings. Again, they had quite a long list for me. Some that came up were: music, dancing, laughing, playing with pets, getting hugs, looking at flowers, making art, and so on.
These little people..these 5 and 6 year olds who can't tie their shoes and can barely remember their lunch boxes...are filled with so many emotions already. Who is going to teach them how to tap into their infinite knowledge?
To end the lesson I had the students create happiness posters. They worked in teams and had one large piece of chart paper. They then drew all of the positive words we had discussed with pictures to match. I allowed them to use markers (a treat) and played uplifting music. Many of them asked if they could dance while they worked- and many of them did. I told the students we would display these all over the room so that we could be reminded of those good feelings even when we are feeling bad.
We had 30 minutes of pure joy and excitement in our classroom. My students loved this lesson so much that when it was time to go to lunch they groaned. When we returned they were going to do free friday centers (where they get to pick anything to play with- a special time) and instead they requested more time to work on their happiness posters.
I think sometimes when we are learning to cope with the rough emotions, we forget to give equal..no it should be double...attention to the good feelings. I once heard someone say in a TED talk that stress management workshops can actually cause more stress because all you are doing is talking about the stressful things.
I think one of the greatest gifts I can give my students for the rest of the year is to continue to bring joy into our classroom wherever I can. I may not be able to explicitly tell them about Murphy and the power of their subconscious mind, but I can be a model. I can provide opportunities for love, joy and a better understanding of positivity.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
How to Get the Results You Want
Immediately this chapter begins with a bold statement that Murphy has not said before. He writes, "The principle reasons for failure are: lack of confidence and too much effort."
I was not surprised by the first part of this statement. Already it has been established that if you experience any doubt or negativity when expressing your desires, then they will not come true. However, the idea about "too much effort" is one that required me to study more.
Often times when people find themselves in a bad place of negativity you might hear them say things like, "yea..i'm working on it..." or "i've tried everything and nothing is working.." Often times when we have large dreams we can begin to obsess over them. We spend every waking minute thinking about our goal. When you do that it leaves the door open for negative thoughts to creep in. "How come this hasn't happened yet for me?" "When will I finally get there?" "I've got to keep working my ass off or else this will never happen."
Murphy says that you should be living your life with full confidence that your subconscious mind will take care of your desires. If you truly believed this then you would know that you don't need to give too much effort to the idea. When you are killing yourself trying to make something happen it creates feelings of stress, unrest, and worry. That is when you know that you are giving too much effort.
Through out several chapters in the book Murphy talks about how many of his techniques are practiced at short intervals, multiple times a day. You find a quiet space, relax your body, and then choose whichever method to envision your ending desire. However, he also says that once you have come out of this prayer to release your idea. Let it go, continue throughout your day, and forget about it until you are called to pray about it again. In those moments that you are not meditating/praying, whatever you'd like to call it...what are you doing?
I will never forget the year or so before I attended USC. I had applied to the college right out of high school but my less than stellar grades prevented me from being accepted. During my first year of my undergraduate career, I ended up attending our local community college. Something had clicked within me and I became more academically driven than I ever had in my life. I became a perfect student, studying constantly, learning all I could and earning the grades that would allow me to transfer into a top University.
I knew that I wanted to attend USC at some point and I made it my mission to get there. During this year and a half each night before I went to bed, just as I was falling asleep I would whisper aloud. "I know that I am going to get into USC. I am going to be accepted, I am going to dance and meet people. I will receive excellent financial aid and be able to attend USC." I would whisper this over and over several times before falling asleep. While my actions throughout the day were what I needed to get an acceptance- my brain never felt worry or anxiety over the end goal. I knew it was going to happen. I spent my waking hours feeling wonderful and enjoying all of the opportunities that my community college could offer me. I didn't beat myself up trying to accomplish this dream because I had accepted that it would come to pass, which in the end it did.
Whenever I have a goal that I REALLY want to accomplish- and I seem to be getting stressed over it, my dad has a saying. "Put it on the shelf", he will tell me. This means, don't give it any more thought. You have done what you are supposed to do now give yourself some rest on this matter.
I truly believe that the more you think about something the more you are opening the door to negativity. If you can spend that time envisioning and thinking positively about a desire but then leave it alone- then the only thoughts in your brain about it are positive. Don't think TOO much because some doubt might slip in. Once that happens it has been derailed.
Murphy explains this with the analogy of a taxi cab. "IF you get into a taxi and give half dozen different directions to the driver in five minutes, he would become hopelessly confused, and probably refuse to take you anywhere." Do not do this to your subconscious. Be quiet, confident, and calm. You've made your request now trust that it will be carried out.
"Easy does it", Murphy says. "relaxation is the key." Isn't that wonderful? We just have to put it out there, relax, and enjoy the ride. Our subconscious minds offer such amazing, infinite knowledge and power. We just have to learn how to not get in the way!
Murphy offers three steps for success in prayer: 1) Take a look at the problem 2) Turn to the solution or way out known only to the subconscious mind 3) Rest in a sense of deep conviction that it is done.
He also says that you should not say things like, "I wish I might be healed" or "I hope so".
I find that many people will pray like this. "Father, please take this pain away from me." Why not give it to your father instead and know that it is already gone? Put it on the shelf. Know that it has come to pass. Be confident, have faith, believe.
It is a choice you must make every day. Am I going to let the little me tell the big me to worry and have fear? Or should I make the choice to have faith? Don't force it or try to will it. Just relax and know that it is so.
Other items from this chapter:
* Mental coercion or too much effort shows anxiety and fear, which block your answer. easy does it.
*The feeling of health produces health, the feeling of wealth produces wealth. How do you feel?
* Feel the thrill of accomplishment.
*MATT, 18:19: If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. These "two" are your conscious and subconscious mind.
*To use mental force is to presuppose that there is opposition.
*Never try to compel the subconscious mind to accept your idea by exercising will power.
I was not surprised by the first part of this statement. Already it has been established that if you experience any doubt or negativity when expressing your desires, then they will not come true. However, the idea about "too much effort" is one that required me to study more.
Often times when people find themselves in a bad place of negativity you might hear them say things like, "yea..i'm working on it..." or "i've tried everything and nothing is working.." Often times when we have large dreams we can begin to obsess over them. We spend every waking minute thinking about our goal. When you do that it leaves the door open for negative thoughts to creep in. "How come this hasn't happened yet for me?" "When will I finally get there?" "I've got to keep working my ass off or else this will never happen."
Murphy says that you should be living your life with full confidence that your subconscious mind will take care of your desires. If you truly believed this then you would know that you don't need to give too much effort to the idea. When you are killing yourself trying to make something happen it creates feelings of stress, unrest, and worry. That is when you know that you are giving too much effort.
Through out several chapters in the book Murphy talks about how many of his techniques are practiced at short intervals, multiple times a day. You find a quiet space, relax your body, and then choose whichever method to envision your ending desire. However, he also says that once you have come out of this prayer to release your idea. Let it go, continue throughout your day, and forget about it until you are called to pray about it again. In those moments that you are not meditating/praying, whatever you'd like to call it...what are you doing?
I will never forget the year or so before I attended USC. I had applied to the college right out of high school but my less than stellar grades prevented me from being accepted. During my first year of my undergraduate career, I ended up attending our local community college. Something had clicked within me and I became more academically driven than I ever had in my life. I became a perfect student, studying constantly, learning all I could and earning the grades that would allow me to transfer into a top University.
I knew that I wanted to attend USC at some point and I made it my mission to get there. During this year and a half each night before I went to bed, just as I was falling asleep I would whisper aloud. "I know that I am going to get into USC. I am going to be accepted, I am going to dance and meet people. I will receive excellent financial aid and be able to attend USC." I would whisper this over and over several times before falling asleep. While my actions throughout the day were what I needed to get an acceptance- my brain never felt worry or anxiety over the end goal. I knew it was going to happen. I spent my waking hours feeling wonderful and enjoying all of the opportunities that my community college could offer me. I didn't beat myself up trying to accomplish this dream because I had accepted that it would come to pass, which in the end it did.
Whenever I have a goal that I REALLY want to accomplish- and I seem to be getting stressed over it, my dad has a saying. "Put it on the shelf", he will tell me. This means, don't give it any more thought. You have done what you are supposed to do now give yourself some rest on this matter.
I truly believe that the more you think about something the more you are opening the door to negativity. If you can spend that time envisioning and thinking positively about a desire but then leave it alone- then the only thoughts in your brain about it are positive. Don't think TOO much because some doubt might slip in. Once that happens it has been derailed.
Murphy explains this with the analogy of a taxi cab. "IF you get into a taxi and give half dozen different directions to the driver in five minutes, he would become hopelessly confused, and probably refuse to take you anywhere." Do not do this to your subconscious. Be quiet, confident, and calm. You've made your request now trust that it will be carried out.
"Easy does it", Murphy says. "relaxation is the key." Isn't that wonderful? We just have to put it out there, relax, and enjoy the ride. Our subconscious minds offer such amazing, infinite knowledge and power. We just have to learn how to not get in the way!
Murphy offers three steps for success in prayer: 1) Take a look at the problem 2) Turn to the solution or way out known only to the subconscious mind 3) Rest in a sense of deep conviction that it is done.
He also says that you should not say things like, "I wish I might be healed" or "I hope so".
I find that many people will pray like this. "Father, please take this pain away from me." Why not give it to your father instead and know that it is already gone? Put it on the shelf. Know that it has come to pass. Be confident, have faith, believe.
It is a choice you must make every day. Am I going to let the little me tell the big me to worry and have fear? Or should I make the choice to have faith? Don't force it or try to will it. Just relax and know that it is so.
Other items from this chapter:
* Mental coercion or too much effort shows anxiety and fear, which block your answer. easy does it.
*The feeling of health produces health, the feeling of wealth produces wealth. How do you feel?
* Feel the thrill of accomplishment.
*MATT, 18:19: If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. These "two" are your conscious and subconscious mind.
*To use mental force is to presuppose that there is opposition.
*Never try to compel the subconscious mind to accept your idea by exercising will power.
Monday, April 4, 2016
The Tendency of the Subconscious is Lifeward
One of the most vital things you can do in life is to have aspirations and chase them. I believe that this is one of the main reasons we are here on earth. To create desires, passions, and fulfill them- no matter how big or small they may seem. We are here on earth to love, to create, and to learn lessons that will travel with us to eternity. If you can find the ability to tap into the power of your subconscious mind you will be able to make your wildest dreams come true.
As you pray, manifest, and visualize, you can be taking steps in the physical world to aide the process along. Right now for me, one of the biggest desires I have at the moment is to become a writer. This is something I have wanted to do for years but never knew exactly WHAT to write about. Many projects came and went, some are now left sitting in drawers gathering dust, tucked away in my massive documents folder on my computer and some left unfinished and unedited.
It wasn't until I needed to begin this blog that I was given a gift. I started writing this project to cope with a personal issue but it also gave me a source, a subject, to write about! It has become something that has re-lit the fire for every other writing project that I have begun. It is a door that has been opened to a clear pathway that I want to walk down. Many people dream and aspire to become best selling authors, and I know I am on my way. I have envisioned holding my published book in my hand. I know what the cover looks like, what type of weight it will have in my hand and where I will go to purchase a copy even though I will already have many at home.
While I have been tapping into the creative intelligence within me I have also been taking smaller steps in our physical world to make my dream become a reality. A room in my house, which before was disheveled, home to only piles of laundry and cluttered knick knacks has now been transformed into a creative space. I knew that if I am going to write I will need a place to do it. Not only did I just decide to turn this room into my office, but I completely reorganized it, painted the walls, and brought in special furniture to ensure that this room would become a creative space. I took a vision (albeit small in the grand scheme of my goal) and made it a reality. Through this my confidence was boosted and I became one step closer to becoming a writer.
The next thing to do is...write. Here I am, visiting you through the words of Murphy, Jesus, William James, and many other truth seeking teachers throughout history. In my room I have set aside an open space where my special writing desk will go. It is nothing too fancy, but one that I know I will enjoy. I had to order the desk through an online website and at the moment it has not arrived yet. So instead, I am sitting on the floor exactly where I am envisioning my desk will be placed. I am waiting, it is not here physically, but in my subconscious I have already accepted that it has arrived. I can see myself sitting at that desk and writing many great things, which is why I am sitting here on the floor now...bringing myself closer to accomplishing my desires with each moment that passes.
Keep taking the steps to fulfill your dreams.
As I opened up my kindle to read the next chapter of, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" Murphy discusses two great others that have not been previously mentioned, Robert Louis Stevenson and Mark Twain. Both of these authors keenly tapped into the inner workings of their subconscious. Stevenson said that at night, before he went to sleep, he would give his subconscious the task of creating stories for him as he slept. He credits his deeper mind for giving him his stories word by word. Mark Twain recounted many times that he never worked in his life. Instead, his writings were all due to the fact that he tapped into his subconscious mind.
Here are two amazing, successful authors of the past....and one 26 year old girl sitting on the floor of her new office beginning to write. I can't help but get slight chills at this fact..that during this moment those are the two examples of people that I have been given.
Step by step, bit by bit, and some days all at once....my creative mind is allowing me to go where I dream.
Other important notes from this chapter:
"You can keep from entertaining negative thoughts and imagery. The way to get rid of darkness is with light; the way to overcome cold is with heat; the way to overcome the negative thought is to substitute the good thought. Affirm the good and the bad will vanish."
* It is normal to be healthy. Being sick is abnormal and you are going against the stream of life and thinking negatively.
*I am whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious and happy."
* What you affirm consciously and feel as true will be made manifest in your mind, body and affairs. Affirm the good and enter in the joy of living.
As you pray, manifest, and visualize, you can be taking steps in the physical world to aide the process along. Right now for me, one of the biggest desires I have at the moment is to become a writer. This is something I have wanted to do for years but never knew exactly WHAT to write about. Many projects came and went, some are now left sitting in drawers gathering dust, tucked away in my massive documents folder on my computer and some left unfinished and unedited.
It wasn't until I needed to begin this blog that I was given a gift. I started writing this project to cope with a personal issue but it also gave me a source, a subject, to write about! It has become something that has re-lit the fire for every other writing project that I have begun. It is a door that has been opened to a clear pathway that I want to walk down. Many people dream and aspire to become best selling authors, and I know I am on my way. I have envisioned holding my published book in my hand. I know what the cover looks like, what type of weight it will have in my hand and where I will go to purchase a copy even though I will already have many at home.
While I have been tapping into the creative intelligence within me I have also been taking smaller steps in our physical world to make my dream become a reality. A room in my house, which before was disheveled, home to only piles of laundry and cluttered knick knacks has now been transformed into a creative space. I knew that if I am going to write I will need a place to do it. Not only did I just decide to turn this room into my office, but I completely reorganized it, painted the walls, and brought in special furniture to ensure that this room would become a creative space. I took a vision (albeit small in the grand scheme of my goal) and made it a reality. Through this my confidence was boosted and I became one step closer to becoming a writer.
The next thing to do is...write. Here I am, visiting you through the words of Murphy, Jesus, William James, and many other truth seeking teachers throughout history. In my room I have set aside an open space where my special writing desk will go. It is nothing too fancy, but one that I know I will enjoy. I had to order the desk through an online website and at the moment it has not arrived yet. So instead, I am sitting on the floor exactly where I am envisioning my desk will be placed. I am waiting, it is not here physically, but in my subconscious I have already accepted that it has arrived. I can see myself sitting at that desk and writing many great things, which is why I am sitting here on the floor now...bringing myself closer to accomplishing my desires with each moment that passes.
Keep taking the steps to fulfill your dreams.
As I opened up my kindle to read the next chapter of, "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" Murphy discusses two great others that have not been previously mentioned, Robert Louis Stevenson and Mark Twain. Both of these authors keenly tapped into the inner workings of their subconscious. Stevenson said that at night, before he went to sleep, he would give his subconscious the task of creating stories for him as he slept. He credits his deeper mind for giving him his stories word by word. Mark Twain recounted many times that he never worked in his life. Instead, his writings were all due to the fact that he tapped into his subconscious mind.
Here are two amazing, successful authors of the past....and one 26 year old girl sitting on the floor of her new office beginning to write. I can't help but get slight chills at this fact..that during this moment those are the two examples of people that I have been given.
Step by step, bit by bit, and some days all at once....my creative mind is allowing me to go where I dream.
Other important notes from this chapter:
"You can keep from entertaining negative thoughts and imagery. The way to get rid of darkness is with light; the way to overcome cold is with heat; the way to overcome the negative thought is to substitute the good thought. Affirm the good and the bad will vanish."
* It is normal to be healthy. Being sick is abnormal and you are going against the stream of life and thinking negatively.
*I am whole, perfect, strong, powerful, loving, harmonious and happy."
* What you affirm consciously and feel as true will be made manifest in your mind, body and affairs. Affirm the good and enter in the joy of living.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Practical Techniques in Mental Healings Part 2
I thought it was important to go back and reflect on some of the techniques that Murphy provides in this chapter.
One of the first things he mentions is, "The Science and Art of True Prayer." When I first read this I was interested to see "science of prayer". Typically in our fabricated world we do not see those two words together. Often times people view prayer as the absence of science. However, Murphy says that the term "science" means, "knowledge which is coordinated, arranged, and systematized." He says that the art is your process and the science is the response of the subconscious to your mental thought. He then quotes the following scripture: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7:7. This enforces that there is always a direct response from your subconscious based on your conscious thinking. Murphy points out though, that before you can receive there needs to be an image in your mind. You have to first reach a point in your thoughts where you have accepted it without any doubt or negativity- then it will be given to you. Again, our teacher says how this prayer should be accompanied with, " a feeling of joy and restfulness in foreseeing the certain accomplishment of your desire." Often times when we pray for something we really really want it comes with a feeling of anxiety. Please let me have it..oh please oh please...it's got to happen. That tone of desperation implies that you have some sort of doubt that it will not happen. If you already know you have it, if you are peaceful and certain about it, then it will come. Any amount of hesitation is enough to derail your subconscious. Remember, your subconscious brain merely carries out orders. It cannot decipher if you are joking or "mostly" believing. If you give it something with unwavering confidence and already have it set in your mind that it has already occurred- it will be yours. THIS takes practice. I love the way Murphy describes this as an art.
The chapter continues to provide several ways that you can enact this art of prayer.
The Visualization Technique:
"See it in your mind's eye as vividly as if it were alive". This technique is one that Dr. Murphy used himself. In his book he writes how before he would speak in front of an audience he would picture the audience as happy and inspired. Not only does he have a mental picture of this but he hears men and women saying things such as, "I am healed" and "I feel wonderful". Murphy practices this for about 10 minutes or more before releasing the image as he goes to speak. He said that almost every Sunday people would stop and say these things to him.
Mental Movie Method
When I saw the title of this technique I was a bit surprised as it is a term that I have personally used here on this blog. I am someone that constantly has a mental movie playing in my mind. Sometimes they are creative and tell a story, other times they are filled with fear and worry. Murphy mentions William James in this paragraph as he said, "Act as though I am, and I will be." This reminds me of another Pastor that I admire- Joel Osteen. He recently release a book and series called, "I am". Joel says that whatever words follow "I am.." you will become. When you say, "I am tired.." you will continue to be tired. However, you can flip these around and make positive declarations over yourself. "I am blessed...I am happy...I am healthy..I am at peace...". It is always encouraging to me when I see so many brilliant minds sharing the same truths. This mental movie method is another one that Murphy personally uses. He suggests before you use this to get into a drowsy, sleepy state which will help reduce your mental effort to the minimum. Next, picture exactly what you want...watch it happen, and act as though it were an objective reality. Murphy says that, "a mental picture held in the mind, backed by faith, will come to pass."
The "Thank You" Technique
In one of my previous posts I discussed how important it is to be grateful and to show gratitude. In this paragraph Murphy says, "the thankful heart is always close to the creative forces of the universe....". I believe that this method works because you are acting as though your desire has already occurred. For example, Murphy writes about a man who was struggling financially. The man often and continually said, "thank you father for my wealth". As he did this he was enforcing the idea that he was wealthy. Thank you for what I already have. Knock and you shall receive it. When you give thanks you eradicate doubt. You wouldn't say "thank you for the wonderful present" if you had any doubt that that you didn't receive one. Having a grateful heart can not only bring on new blessings and desires, but may us realize what we already do have. Take a moment to be joyful for something that is around you. Did you have a good dinner this evening? Do you have a cozy bed to sleep in tonight? Will you be waking up early tomorrow morning to go to work? How wonderful that you are employed! When you start showing more gratitude it produces more of those uplifting thoughts that we are trying to focus on.
Affirmation Method
This again goes with the idea that your subconscious mind is merely taking orders. Murphy again used this in his daily life, but gave the example of how it can be used for other people. When his sister was having surgery, although she was thousands of miles away, he engaged in praying affirmations over her. "To affirm is to state that it is so, and as you maintain this attitude of mind as true, regardless of all evidence to the contrary, you will receive an answer to your prayer."
This is a wonderful chapter that includes many more techniques. I love that Murphy provides several different pathways to help reach the end goal. Pick whatever works for you and bring it into your daily life. I will do the same. We will see miracles.
Other notable items from this chapter:
* Experiment scientifically until you personally prove that there is always a direct response from the infinite intelligence of your subconscious mind to your conscious thinking.
*Feel the joy and restfulness in foreseeing the certain accomplishment of your desire. Any mental picture, which you have in your mind, is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
*Remember that the thankful heart is always close to the riches of the universe.
*Generate electronic waves of harmony, health, and peace by thinking of the love and the glory of God.
One of the first things he mentions is, "The Science and Art of True Prayer." When I first read this I was interested to see "science of prayer". Typically in our fabricated world we do not see those two words together. Often times people view prayer as the absence of science. However, Murphy says that the term "science" means, "knowledge which is coordinated, arranged, and systematized." He says that the art is your process and the science is the response of the subconscious to your mental thought. He then quotes the following scripture: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7:7. This enforces that there is always a direct response from your subconscious based on your conscious thinking. Murphy points out though, that before you can receive there needs to be an image in your mind. You have to first reach a point in your thoughts where you have accepted it without any doubt or negativity- then it will be given to you. Again, our teacher says how this prayer should be accompanied with, " a feeling of joy and restfulness in foreseeing the certain accomplishment of your desire." Often times when we pray for something we really really want it comes with a feeling of anxiety. Please let me have it..oh please oh please...it's got to happen. That tone of desperation implies that you have some sort of doubt that it will not happen. If you already know you have it, if you are peaceful and certain about it, then it will come. Any amount of hesitation is enough to derail your subconscious. Remember, your subconscious brain merely carries out orders. It cannot decipher if you are joking or "mostly" believing. If you give it something with unwavering confidence and already have it set in your mind that it has already occurred- it will be yours. THIS takes practice. I love the way Murphy describes this as an art.
The chapter continues to provide several ways that you can enact this art of prayer.
The Visualization Technique:
"See it in your mind's eye as vividly as if it were alive". This technique is one that Dr. Murphy used himself. In his book he writes how before he would speak in front of an audience he would picture the audience as happy and inspired. Not only does he have a mental picture of this but he hears men and women saying things such as, "I am healed" and "I feel wonderful". Murphy practices this for about 10 minutes or more before releasing the image as he goes to speak. He said that almost every Sunday people would stop and say these things to him.
Mental Movie Method
When I saw the title of this technique I was a bit surprised as it is a term that I have personally used here on this blog. I am someone that constantly has a mental movie playing in my mind. Sometimes they are creative and tell a story, other times they are filled with fear and worry. Murphy mentions William James in this paragraph as he said, "Act as though I am, and I will be." This reminds me of another Pastor that I admire- Joel Osteen. He recently release a book and series called, "I am". Joel says that whatever words follow "I am.." you will become. When you say, "I am tired.." you will continue to be tired. However, you can flip these around and make positive declarations over yourself. "I am blessed...I am happy...I am healthy..I am at peace...". It is always encouraging to me when I see so many brilliant minds sharing the same truths. This mental movie method is another one that Murphy personally uses. He suggests before you use this to get into a drowsy, sleepy state which will help reduce your mental effort to the minimum. Next, picture exactly what you want...watch it happen, and act as though it were an objective reality. Murphy says that, "a mental picture held in the mind, backed by faith, will come to pass."
The "Thank You" Technique
In one of my previous posts I discussed how important it is to be grateful and to show gratitude. In this paragraph Murphy says, "the thankful heart is always close to the creative forces of the universe....". I believe that this method works because you are acting as though your desire has already occurred. For example, Murphy writes about a man who was struggling financially. The man often and continually said, "thank you father for my wealth". As he did this he was enforcing the idea that he was wealthy. Thank you for what I already have. Knock and you shall receive it. When you give thanks you eradicate doubt. You wouldn't say "thank you for the wonderful present" if you had any doubt that that you didn't receive one. Having a grateful heart can not only bring on new blessings and desires, but may us realize what we already do have. Take a moment to be joyful for something that is around you. Did you have a good dinner this evening? Do you have a cozy bed to sleep in tonight? Will you be waking up early tomorrow morning to go to work? How wonderful that you are employed! When you start showing more gratitude it produces more of those uplifting thoughts that we are trying to focus on.
Affirmation Method
This again goes with the idea that your subconscious mind is merely taking orders. Murphy again used this in his daily life, but gave the example of how it can be used for other people. When his sister was having surgery, although she was thousands of miles away, he engaged in praying affirmations over her. "To affirm is to state that it is so, and as you maintain this attitude of mind as true, regardless of all evidence to the contrary, you will receive an answer to your prayer."
This is a wonderful chapter that includes many more techniques. I love that Murphy provides several different pathways to help reach the end goal. Pick whatever works for you and bring it into your daily life. I will do the same. We will see miracles.
Other notable items from this chapter:
* Experiment scientifically until you personally prove that there is always a direct response from the infinite intelligence of your subconscious mind to your conscious thinking.
*Feel the joy and restfulness in foreseeing the certain accomplishment of your desire. Any mental picture, which you have in your mind, is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
*Remember that the thankful heart is always close to the riches of the universe.
*Generate electronic waves of harmony, health, and peace by thinking of the love and the glory of God.
Practical Techniques in Mental Healings
"Your subconscious will accept your blueprint"
One of the greatest analogies that Murphy uses in this chapter is the idea that each day you are creating your own mental home- your thoughts are building a blueprint. He discusses how if you were building a home for you and your family, you would take a great deal of time to research and select all of the best quality materials. Murphy says that, "All your experiences and everything that enters into your life depend upon the nature of the mental building blocks, which you use in the construction of your mental home." When you are constantly thinking negatively you are not building that home that is filled with happiness, joy, and abundance. When you have a blueprint that is filled with anxiety or worry, then your house will be built in the same way.
As I am writing this I can't help but shake the thought that for some this may be a very overwhelming idea. It is a lot of pressure for people to realize that they are in charge of creating their destiny and the world around them. Two words are playing in my mind as I write this: "forgive yourself".
I had a moment as I was reading this paragraph where I found that I was completely beating myself up in my head. "Look at what you have built with these negative thoughts....you've gone in too deep...your house is not the one you expect for yourself..." Normally when I read Power of Your Subconscious Mind I feel peaceful, but for some reason this brought on a bit of unrest... until I came across those words. "Forgive Yourself."
It does not matter what happened years ago, last month, last week, yesterday or even 30 minutes ago. If you are thinking something that you know is detrimental to yourself, don't beat yourself up about it. Let it go. Put that thought on a lily pad, place it in a beautiful river, and watch is sail quietly down stream. Forgive yourself. Yes, you may still be struggling to create that positive blueprint that you know you want, desire, and deserve..but it is ok if it is taking time.
The truths in this book are wonderful and life changing. That is exactly what you are trying to do- to make a change and that is ok. If your thoughts delivered the crappy rough flooring, that is ok. There is always time to go back and select the dark cherry hardwood. Even Dr. Murphy says that with time you will be able to over flow your negative thoughts with positive ones. But I think it is important to remember to forgive yourself for moments that you may slip up. It doesn't mean that it's over for you or that you will never live a positive life- it just takes time. In the process you have to learn to be gentle with yourself and release those negative thoughts in as lovely a way as you can imagine.
Through out my entire life I have been a big people pleaser. I was always a good girl, seldom broke the rules (right mom and dad?), and wanted my teachers, role models, and peers to be proud of me. During this time of unrest within, one of the hardest things I have coped with is disappointing people around me. I strive to be someone that brings joy and happiness to others, someone that makes people laugh, someone others love being around, and just an overall loving person. However, as I entered my second year of teaching the workload became overwhelming and when I wasn't working I just needed quiet. Much of my day is spent being "on" to captivate my young audience of learners and in interactions with colleagues. Eventually I just needed time to be off. Time to not worry about pleasing or entertaining anyone (even if it was just with a friendly conversation). I felt horrible about not calling friends or showing up to participate in their fun activities. Again, I beat myself up for this as I knew others were not happy with me. This was definitely where I started to become filled with more and more unrest. I felt like I let people down and began to make them worry (something I never wanted to do). From there I started falling into a negatively charged sink hole. I wonder how much of our own stress and pressure is self inflicted. If our thoughts are things then we can say that most of it comes from within.
Forgive yourself. For whatever it is you feel like you've done wrong. Be gentle with yourself and know that it's ok. Release it and let it sail on.
There is still time to rebuild and remodel those mental blueprints. Think about what you can still accomplish. Maybe build a second story, or make that a 3 car-garage instead of 2, I'm going to add a balcony outside my master bedroom...yes of course it has a large walk in closet and private bathroom.
"Get a new blueprint; build silently by realizing peace, harmony, joy, and good will in the present moment. By dwelling upon these things and claiming them, your subconscious will accept your blueprint and bring all these things to pass. By their fruits ye shall know them."
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