Getting Flippant

Sometimes it may seem that I have no control over the negative thoughts that prowl my mind and beckon new trouble. Sometimes it seems that ideas of doom, gloom, or fear pummel me, no matter how intent I am on staying positive. Sometimes it seems that my mind simply has a mind of its own and I’m just along for the bumpy ride.

At those times, I’m experiencing habit, pure-and-simple. My thoughts are going in directions to which they’re accustomed. Like an untrained puppy that’s used to jumping on the furniture and making messes, my mind needs its owner (that would be me) to take firm control. One cheap, effective, nearly painless way I can do this involves a rubber band.

I can wear a rubber band and flip it on the upper side of my wrist (gently now) each time an awful thought puts its paws on me.

My mind will get the message. My mind will start to mind me. It will become a snap.

–Soulsong #174

It's shocking to learn that negative thinking is just a silly habit.

Pennies (and More) From Heaven

Sometimes I may find myself disappointed or frustrated over a particular income source. Perhaps my pay seems inadequate or my employment suddenly ends. Maybe an investment fails to perform or a business opportunity tanks. Perhaps a spouse or partner is unable to pull his or her own weight. Or that sure-thing inheritance from Aunty Edna goes to her scrawny poodle, Fifi.

At times like this, it’s important to know: (1) Well-being and abundance always seek me simply as a result of who I am – an offshoot of Source energy, God, or however I want to conceptualize this benevolent Universe; (2) Source is absolutely unlimited in the (legitimate and legal) ways it can provide for me. It can become vastly creative and full of fun surprises as I shake loose from rigid notions about resources coming only through ordinary, anticipated channels.

Today I relax, get into a happy, receptive mood, and let an infinitely wealthy cosmos show me its stuff.

–Soulsong #175

The Universe has many fun tricks up its sleeve.

 

Chill

What do I want from life that I have yet to experience? Health, wealth, love? A fulfilling career or meaningful contribution to society? More leisure time? A sleek physique?

If I’ve been slow in manifesting my deepest desires and frustration has set in, I may be making the process too complex and too difficult.

I live in a benevolent Universe that is geared to send me my wishes. It is ever ushering people and circumstances into my experience that will help me achieve my goals.

If I feel harried, hurried, on-guard, wound-up, overwhelmed, fretful, or glum, I remind myself that I have an adoring Universe on my staff that loves to do much of the work for me! Why would I allow myself to be riddled with stress? What am I thinking?

Today I “chill out.” I have fun and some laughs. And I take a giant step towards my dreams.

–Soulsong #176

Keep cool and good things will happen.

The Emotional Grid

Abraham has introduced a new concept recently — the emotional grid.

A few folks have been trying to understand this grid more fully, and one reader asked me to write on the subject. Without further ado, here goes:

Every manifestation in physical experience can be seen as having at its basis an emotional grid (think of squares like a checkerboard).  I envision this grid as similar to the strong metal mesh that underlies tall buildings if you take a peek when construction is beginning. The construction grid is the basis for what will appear on top of it.

The emotional grid that precedes all manifestations could easily be called a thought grid, for it is, of course, thoughts that precede emotions every time. But calling it an emotional grid reminds us of the power of our emotions, which are sometimes more discernible and obvious than the thoughts that gave rise to them.

Anyhow, let's assume that someone joyfully wins the lottery. At the basis of that win was an emotional grid made up of the person's many good-feeling thoughts about money, luck, prosperity, possibilities, and life in general. Once the grid was filled in to a significant extent by these nifty thoughts, a manifestation occurred. It seemed to happen out of the blue, but the grid beneath it was being constructed for possibly quite some time, thought-by-good-feeling-thought. In due time, the grid was sufficiently filled in to manifest one of the person's desires — wealth!

Let's assume that a town is flooded by a nearby river. There was an emotional grid beneath that occurrence, too. In this case, however, many people contributed to the grid and experienced the manifestation. Every time one of the town's residents thought fearfully about rivers and flooding or entertained thoughts of vulnerability and pessimism in general, they contributed to the grid. Eventually a completion point was reached where the grid was sufficiently in place to give rise to a manifestation — in this case, something unwanted.

Now, let's say that my son Smitty is looking for a new job in Central Florida as a math professor. He has his eye on several positions that he believes would be a good match for his abilities, and he's constructing a grid on this subject with his thoughts. When will there be a manifestation? When Smitty's job-seeking grid reaches a completion point. And if that grid is full of expectant, enthusastic, and other good-feeling thoughts, it will be the job he wants the most. If, on the other hand, the grid is a hodge-podge of optimistic and not-so-confident thoughts, Smitty's job manifestation will be less than what he's aiming for — possibly something with less than optimal hours and relatively low pay.

This is a simplification of the process, of course. I do think, though, that Abraham's new concept of the emotional grid moves us along in our understanding, in general, of how creation works.

I like to use my thought_counter as I envision filling in my own personal grid with feel-good thoughts, knowing that one of my desires is sure to spring forth once my grid reaches a completion point. It's not my job to know when the completion point will arrive. It's my job to keep filling up my grid with happy thoughts and then be delighted when my desire springs forth.

And it will happen, thanks to our old pal, Law of Attraction — always on duty, never a day off.   

Looking at this picture probably just put a happy thought in a grid you're assembling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bad is Bad (Well, Duh!)

Feeling emotionally bad is bad for me. I can save myself from countless problems and dilemmas as I make this a defining principle of my life.

I may feel utterly justified in reacting to lousy, raw-deal circumstances with anger, resentment, or discouragement. It may seem the only logical, human response to certain situations. But I pay a huge price for wallowing in negativity.

I am brilliantly wired so that my painful emotions constitute an alarm system. When I feel bad, I’m being notified that I’m off-track and cruisin’ for yet another bruisin’ from life. For I live in a Universe orchestrated by the Law of Attraction: the way that I think (and, as a result, feel) is ever attracting my future experience.

Feeling emotionally good is (surprise!) profoundly good for me. It puts me in alignment with my joyful Inner Being. It attracts circumstances that are conducive to health, abundance, love, appreciation, purpose, and any other desires I hold.

Good is good. Bad is bad. Now I know the rules of this grandiose game and I can make a habit of choosing thoughts that feel good, or at least better.

–Soulsong #177

Can't find better-feeling thoughts? Chill out and take a nap!

Perturbing People

Is there a troublesome, irksome person in my life – boss, co-worker, neighbor, wayward child, controlling parent, or perhaps a spouse or “ex” who would make Attila-the-Hun look charming?

The principles for dealing with difficult people are the same as those for other quandaries:

1) Stay calm and happy. As I refuse to be seduced into anger or other negative reactions, I stay connected to my natural Source energy and can receive new ideas and insights about handling this relationship.

2) Stay calm and happy. As I do my best to focus on the positive aspects of people, I'll receive more of that from them. Whatever I appreciate appreciates (grows). If I currently can find no redeeming qualities in this person, I’d best turn my attention elsewhere for now. 

3) Stay calm and happy. It is not my job to overhaul anyone. It is my job to keep my own frame-of-mind as upbeat as possible and thus model sanity for others and allow the universal Law of Attraction to work its magic in all my interactions.

As I make feeling good my priority, this and all of my relationships must shift in a positive direction.

It’s really all about me.

–Soulsong #177

 

I won't view my neighbor as tacky…. I'll view my neighbor as, well, clever.

All Generalizations Are False, Including This One

I love that funny quip about generalizations, so I used it here for my title.

And there's much truth in it. There are many exceptions to every supposed rule.

It's a human tendency, though, to sort what's valuable and what's harmful into two piles and then proclaim that it applies to everyone.

I learned that recently with regard to coconut oil.

This oil from, as you would guess, the coconut fruit has been extolled as a possible antidote to Alzheimer's disease. There are, it is said, substances called ketones in the oil that are able to nourish and even rejuvenate brains that have deteriorated.

I don't much fear getting Alzheimer's disease or any other disease for that matter, thanks to Abraham. Through them I've learned that if I keep my habits of thought fairly consistently positive, I'll be just fine. It's all about vibration.

However, after hearing about coconut oil, I thought it would be a nice addition to my diet, so I bought a jar of organic, non-hydrogenated oil and started to take a tablespoonful each day. It has a mild taste, and I slurped it down.

About that time came weird break-outs. Rashes on my neck. Eczema on my hands. Thanks to my knowledge of the Abraham teachings and my confidence in my vibration and wellness, I didn't "freak." I knew I'd figure out the cause and, in the meantime, steered clear of the detergent, lotion, perfume, soap, and cleaning products that I use regularly. (I didn't miss the cleaning products one little bit!)

After two months of searching for a solution to my cracked, alligator-skin hands and my red, itchy neck (I was a redneck!), the startling thought occurred to me that it might not be the Windex after all. It might be the coconut oil.

I stopped taking it, and my symptoms began to recede.

And now I have potentially better skin than ever, due to all the rockets of desire I launched for my break-outs to clear up. Why, in my Vortex, I have the hands and neck of a woman who models fine jewelry!

My encounter with coconut oil, which I remain convinced is a fine dietary supplement for those who, like me, aren't allergic to it, reminds me that what works for one person might not work for another person at all.

So I'm hesitant to assume a product or procedure that works for some people will be a panacea.

Bottom line: If we're searching to cure any sort of ailment, the answer is always to GET IN THE VORTEX. That's the only place where longterm solutions happen, anyway.

The Vortex (feeling emotionally good) is the place where the perfect remedy for each individual awaits — whether for them it's coconut oil, olive oil, motor oil, or Oil of Olay.   

 

Sure, broccoli is nutritious for some, but for others it merely causes white, frizzy hair.

 

 

 

Cosmic Conveyer Belt

The Universe delights in finding wonderful new ways to meet my desires for more income. Plans are ever being hatched to provide me with all sorts of opportunities and ideas in order to manifest all that I need and much more. I could think of it as a great cosmic conveyer belt. All I need to do is remain receptive.

To receive, I cultivate appreciation for all I have now – the tangibles and intangibles.

To receive, I relinquish envy of others’ prosperity, knowing that the very same level of abundance is available to me.

To receive, I relinquish memories of past financial crises or deprivation.

To receive, I relinquish any ill will or resentment I hold.

To receive, I slow down enough to notice and savor the beauty and goodness all around me.

To receive, I relinquish expectations that my income must come via any particular job, person, investment, etc. With trust and anticipation, I say to the Universe, “Have at it!”

To receive, I periodically sit alone in silence, feeling calm, relaxed, and aware that abundance is flowing to me now.

Eureka!

–Soulsong #179

As I focus on the grass, I'll get more of the same!

Help Is at Hand

I may at some time find myself feeling desperate. Perhaps a seemingly insurmountable problem looms large. Maybe I am experiencing disappointment, loss, and sadness. Perhaps I feel that I no longer have the stamina or resilience to meet the pressures and demands of life.

I pause now to open my mind for a moment to one idea: Help is at hand (on its way to me). I need not know where it’s coming from. I need not take any action or perform any mental gymnastics. All I need to do is hold to this idea: Help is at hand.

For help is at hand. Help is always at hand. I live in a Universe where I am deeply appreciated, even adored – where, at this moment, I can begin to summon help in the exact form that is needed.

I make this my mantra: Help is at hand. I repeat this thought until it reverberates within every cell of my body: Help is at hand. I’m now focusing less on my problems and more on the help.

My hope is activated, and good things will follow. 

–Soulsong #180

World upside down? Hold onto hope, and things will improve.

The Power of a Good Argument

There is one time when it’s valuable – maybe even fun — to be argumentative.

If I notice myself thinking a negative type thought that doesn’t serve me well, I can take issue with it in my mind and argue for the opposite of that thought.  

That neighbor is crabby. I don’t even like to see him out walking his dog.

Wait a minute. I’ve heard others call him grouchy, but I’ve never actually talked to him much. Maybe he’s fairly nice. At least he seems to treat his pet nicely, and I saw him help his grandchild learn to ride a bike. It feels good to think of sharing this neighborhood with nice people.

My back hurts quite a bit today. I guess that’s part of getting older.

Hold the phone. I know plenty of older people who have no backaches whatsoever. This is not inevitable. I’m thankful that my back feels OK more often than it hurts. I’ve been blowing this out of proportion. My back is in fairly good shape, and I think it could stay that way indefinitely.

If my mother had been more sensitive and understanding, I would have grown up into a more secure adult.

I actually know plenty of people who grew up with enlightened parents, and those people seem to have “issues” just like everyone else. My mother did the best she could with what she knew, and I’m thankful for her as my avenue into physical life.

As I consistently argue down my negative mental chatter, refusing to let gloom or criticism have the final say, I’ll find myself feeling lighter and free. What used to seem "realistic" will begin to seem surprisingly distorted.

Instead of arguing FOR my limitations, I’m putting them in their place – nowheresville.

And I won’t even come by for a visit.  

–Soulsong #507

This consarned strawberry is too big to eat!

Wait a minute. I bet other turtles have eaten strawberries before. Maybe I just have to sink my teeth in it just right. I'll keep trying, little by little, and I bet I'll be rewarded for my efforts. And who knows, maybe someone will even take my picture.

 

 

 

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