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.