The following can be combined with the use of crystals if desired. It's
fairly lengthy so pour a cup of tea, turn on the music and settle in for some
on-line reading.
Do you realize what an
extraordinary and powerful being you are? You have the ability to create
whatever you want in life. All it takes is learning how to put your special
powers to work! Understanding some basic concepts combined with practice
will soon have you on the path to your greatest desires. As with anything else,
practice will perfect your ability to attract those things that you want most in
your life.
Several theories and terms have
been used over time to describe the techniques herein; all with an underlying theme and countless points of
agreement.
A term used by those in the
intellectual and business world is called “making a postulate”. The
dictionary defines a postulate as: “a self evident truth”; “to claim,
demand, require” or “to set forth as self-evident or already known”; “to
postulate the existence of matter”, and “to assume the truth or reality
of”. In other words, a thought can contain such intention and belief that it
penetrates the levels of existence and manifests in the material world as a
result. This can be either a powerful thought for good or one of ill fortune. You've probably had
an experience you recall,
when something you just knew was going
to happen did happen. You might've thought it was just a hunch or a sudden case of ESP, never suspecting that your own thought
created it.
Success in any endeavor can be
postulated with strong intention and belief. In the business world or group
projects, to have everyone on the team postulating success guarantees it. To
have even one person on the team thinking in terms of stops and barriers can
cause them to crop up.
Those people who live their
lives along religious lines call these processes “prayer”, and there is much
to be learned from the practice of prayer. Needs and wishes are addressed to the
Spirit of God and thanks are given for what has already been received. We have
all heard of miraculous stories of a loved one who is fated for death being
healed through the power of prayer of those believers surrounding him. There is
verse after verse in the bible acknowledging the concepts you are about to learn
as both proper and advised. We'll come back to these.
A theory from some older schools
gives power to the words that are
thought or spoken. Accordingly, one’s present and future existence is
formulated wholly from the words that are spoken or thought. Each time a
word is spoken, the speaker is sending a message, which is heard and acted upon
in the spiritual world. If you wish for good, you must think and speak only of
good and do not even entertain thoughts to the negative. Do not contemplate
failure or anything less than the highest ideal. Don’t worry over problems and
they have a better chance of clearing up. To worry excessively brings the
unwanted situation more prominently into your life.
Today, the term “creative
visualization” describes a variety of methods used for attracting that which
you desire. Generally a vision is formed mentally of that which you would like
to create in your life. It is then charged with spiritual energy, using the will
and intention to direct this energy upon the vision. Properly done, the vision
then begins to manifest in the material world. Creative visualization techniques
are usually combined with spoken affirmations to further enhance
the attraction qualities. You must believe that you can have whatever it is that
you have envisioned. The techniques of creative visualization are many and
success depends on finding a technique that works best for you.
Another theory is one of energy
attracting similar energy. The energy field around you, made up of your thoughts
and desires, attracts the same back to you. This does not work on a superficial
level, but at the depths of our being. Whatever it is that you are reaching out
for on the unseen spiritual level will be returned to you in the material
universe. You create your future through your own intention.
From the preceding short descriptions it is
obvious that an underlying theme common to each system is one of belief and
faith. Whatever it is that you truly believe can be yours, will be yours. In all
of these techniques, you are bypassing the material world entirely for the time
being. You are sending your messages to the Universal Spirit, and that is the
source through which they will manifest in the material world.
While this is not meant to be a
“religious” work, let’s consider some of the passages found in
the bible. Many modern visualization techniques may actually be founded on
biblical passages.
In the bible, God speaks and
says, “Thou shalt have no other Gods before me”. God is spirit and He
breathed His own spirit into man at the onset of creation to animate the
material and still lifeless body created from the mud of the earth. Therefore,
we are filled with the spirit of God, and when He speaks of “me”, He is
speaking of this spirit. This is repeated in Chapter 17 of Luke. Verse 21 says
that “the kingdom of God is within you.” In telling us how to pray, we are
told to go into thy “inner room”, and, “When ye pray believe that ye have
received and ye shall receive.” In Matthew comes the statement, “Ask and it
shall be given you.” This spirit of God can do only good and wants to give
you heart's desire. He hears and responds to every request. When you say, “God
has forgotten me”, you've closed the door to this power of goodness.
At the
very start of creation, God was all that was and He was total spirit. He
said, “Let there be light!” and there was light. He did not doubt that there
would be light. Remember, He breathed His own powerful spirit into mankind,
giving us a power to create similar to His own. In addition, our own spirit is
linked to His and all other and this spirit is the force behind every single
thing that manifests in the material world. The fact that you can say “I am”
is proof of your own God like spirituality and every time you follow “I am”
with a statement, you are ensuring both your present and your future to be
that which you speak.
There are many more verses in
the bible that gives advice on living our lives. Jesus understood the natural
laws of the universe and said, “As a man sows, so shall he reap”. He also
said, “It is done unto you as you believe.” Jesus also made the statement,
“the words I speak unto you, they are Spirit and they are life”.
The laws of cause and effect are
always at work. Every effect originates from a
cause, and what more likely cause than from our thoughts and intentions. Look
around you. Every single thing that exists existed first in someone’s
thoughts. From electricity to Mickey Mouse, all was but a thought and a vision in the
beginning. A highly recommended book by
Gary Zukav, called Seat of the Soul can be found in the library
and explains the power of intention quite beautifully.
Why is it that the perfect world
created by God and given us as a gift no longer seems perfect? It may just be that too many people have gone into agreement that it is
not. As more and more people see only doom and gloom, we may be attracting it.
Begin right now to see the good
that surrounds you! There are no boundaries to the bright future that can be
yours once you begin to acknowledge that which is already yours. Your positive
thoughts will be acted upon in the spiritual universe, and the fortunes you
possess now will begin to multiply.
In studying the factors present
in making a positive postulate, it is found that a very important condition be
met prior to sending out a thought or making a statement. The condition is one
of a positive mental state and should be cultivated before attempting success at
any of the techniques described herein.
Excellent results will be yours if
you practice the following techniques while you are feeling bright and on top of
the world. The spiritual vibrations within you are very powerful under these
conditions. In fact, you can fairly feel it lifting you off the ground under
extremely happy occasions. Most of us have experienced this on many occasions
and may describe it as “floating on Cloud Nine”. Under such conditions your
thoughts are not burdened with doubts, fears, or negative elements of any kind.
They are full of zest and shoot out into the spiritual universe with true belief
and an expectation of fulfillment.
Now, this seems fine for those
who are naturally happy, but what if you rarely have such feelings of
exuberance? In that case you will have to cultivate them through positive
thought. Instead of letting your thoughts center on all that you have yet to
accomplish, center them on all that you have already accomplished. Believe in
yourself as a capable and vital person and look at how far you've come. Begin
to acknowledge yourself as deserving the very best in life. You have earned it!
If you have been one with many
negative thoughts, you will find yourself slipping into those old habits
frequently at first, but it will become easier and easier to think positively.
The mind will only hold one thought at a time and the negative ones must simply
be replaced with positive ones. After
a short time of consciously directing your thoughts and words, you will begin to
feel brighter and happier. You will soon notice a rhythmic flow becoming
established. Your positive thoughts perpetuates positive feelings and you may
even notice that material good begins to come to you before you have even
progressed beyond this step!
Beware of the negative elements
and people around you who can bring a setback to your spiritual progress. If
there are individuals who constantly undermine your efforts, avoid them entirely
if possible. If not, ignore their negativity and don’t let them deter your
growing self-confidence. Though you may try convincing them that they too should
think positive thoughts, don’t waste too much of your time if they don’t
respond right away. This will only detour you from your own progress. Instead,
realize that a few people enjoy being miserable. Just don’t let them make you
miserable, which is something they enjoy even more. You know the saying;
“misery loves company”.
One who is constantly trying to
place blame on someone else for the unfortunate circumstances in his or her life
is full of negative thoughts. While there may have been seemingly valid reasoning behind
such an attitude at one time, it does no good to dwell on such thoughts. This
individual should realize that s/he is controlling his/her own destiny and has
been all along. If you have become one of these people, take a moment to
reflect. By now it may come as no surprise that your misfortunes began to
multiply as you allowed yourself to put more and more energy into feelings of
being victimized.
Unless the condition of a
positive mental state is met before continuing with the techniques outlined
herein, results cannot be expected to be beneficial in any way. Under the
reverse conditions of self-pity, blame or negativity, the thoughts are heavy and
restrictive and only guarantee more restrictions.
This is not to say that there
isn’t a time or place for serious, or even depressing thoughts. Such
reflections often lead to healthy soul development, but certainly they should
not cloud life on a daily and ongoing basis. A brighter outlook is even more
nourishing for the soul and increases the good that comes to you.
Cultivate your healthier
qualities of attraction through positive thought and then utilize them to create
your life as you’d like it!
If you have ever done meditation
of any kind, you know that you must learn to become relaxed at will. Relaxation
is an important preliminary step to practicing any visualization technique.
During the first few days, and
combined with your mental preparation as outlined above, do some relaxation
practice following these steps.
Lie down, either wearing loose
comfortable clothing or none at all. Have the room darkened, quiet, and at a
comfortable temperature. Do this at a time when you will have no interruptions.
It is best to practice the relaxation techniques at the same time every day; the
choice is yours to make. Close your eyes, and give yourself a few minutes to
let your thoughts quiet and fade. Concentrate on your breathing and regulate it
till it is slow and steady, similar to the way a person breathes while sleeping.
After a few minutes, focus your
attention on your toes. Put every ounce of your awareness on them until they are
alive and tingling. Saturate them with this awareness for a few moments and then
slowly let it glide upward and center in your feet. At this point your toes will
feel very relaxed and lightweight, almost as if they are no longer there.
Continue this process on small portions of your body, one after the other,
always traveling upward. If for any reason, a part does not become completely
relaxed, redirect your awareness to that portion until it is. The torso and then
the head should complete the process, at which time you should be very relaxed.
Now, if you've been successful
at this exercise in relaxation, you will be happy to know that you have also
accomplished something else. You have gotten in touch with a part of your own
spiritual essence and through your awareness, have directed this energy to move
through your body as you willed it to.
This energy may be seen mentally
as a bright yellow or white light, and is called the aura when so transformed by
light. This aura of light surrounds each and every living thing. Some psychics
can see this aura, as could Edgar Cayce, while most people cannot. Jesus has
always been pictured with a halo over his head to signify spiritual energy and
presence. You'll be summoning this energy throughout the techniques herein, so
it is to your advantage to become well acquainted with it and with your ability
to direct it.
As you mentally focus on this
inner light penetrating each of your body parts in the relaxation technique, you
can also use the warmth from the light to sooth aches and pains. Once you have
covered the entire body and are totally relaxed, envision the light and feel
it’s energy circling through you until it has filled every part of you. At
this point you should feel weightless, and some people have had out of
body experiences when so relaxed. This is sometimes only for a few seconds, since awareness generally interrupts
the separation. A complete
OBE is more the exception than the rule, although there is nothing to fear if
you experience it. It may simply be a little startling the first time.
You can combine the relaxation
technique with the following practice technique using the imagination.
An ability to fantasize will be
to your great benefit in all of the following techniques. In fact it is a
primary and necessary step to many of the more elaborate processes that follows.
This exercise of the imagination can be done at any time, but works especially
well following the relaxation technique and upon retiring for the night.
If you already have a favorite
fantasy and it is something you would like to bring into your life on a
material level, this may be a good starting point for you. If you don’t
normally spend much time on fantasy, just think of something that would make you
very happy. With your eyes closed, begin to paint a picture in your mind, bringing as much detail into the picture as you can. This can be done with people,
such as finding the perfect mate, or with objects, conditions, money, or
whatever it is that you want.
This picture will form at the
point of the third eye, which is between the eyes just above the bridge of the
nose. If you find you are having difficulty in forming pictures in your mind,
try starting out with simple shapes and forms. As you master one, go on to
another until the process is easy.
For now, you can let your
imagination go and just practice the forming of pictures. Later you will
energize your fantasy, at which point you will need to ensure that the picture
you’ve created is one you truly want to bring about. This fantasizing technique should be used as a preliminary step for any
future image you wish to bring about.
It will be of great assistance
in all the processes for you to get sufficient fresh air and physical exercise
each day. This helps in maintaining a positive frame of mind and in an ability
to relax. Stress and tension are two elements that you do not want present when
proceeding with your visualization practices, so eliminate them through proper
exercise. Time spent outdoors with nature is quite possibly one of the most
therapeutic activities of all for getting acquainted with your own spirit.
A healthy diet is always
important. You're made up of what you eat
and it's been found in studies of the aura that its color can actually contain an abnormal amount of red by the consumption of too much red meat.
Some preferred colors? Try the greens, yellows and peachy colors found in the vegetables
and fruits.
In the techniques you'll be
practicing, you will be calling upon the greater energies of the universe to aid
you in bringing your desires into the material world. You must decide for
yourself where this energy is coming from and by what name you will call
it. These are personal preferences, according to whatever makes you the most comfortable.
Some people are able to
comfortably envision this power source of energy as lying within them. From
there it radiates outward and can be directed as needed to fill a vision with
light and energy. Others are more successful and comfortable if they view the
energy source as lying somewhere outside and above them. From this perception it
first fills them and is then redirected to charge a vision.
This powerful source of energy
goes by many different names, including the Universal Mind, The Higher Self, My
Higher Self, God, the Spirit of God, the God I Am, the Divine Essence, or the
Universal Spirit.
For simplicity sake, we'll
refer to this power source as the “Universal Spirit.” The term
“universal” implies the infinite quantity and strength of the power. The word “spirit” describes that which is
alive and filled with energy. It is ever changing and moving here and there;
sensitive to each and every word or action that takes place. Once you’ve begun
to practice the techniques, to call upon the Universal Spirit should immediately
fill you with a sense of this radiating power and energy.
A most helpful mental picture is
to envision yourself with a long white cord of light coming from the top of your
head and connecting with the all encompassing light of the Universal Spirit high
above. You always have this link, but you can call upon more of the spirit
to flow to you whenever you have the need. Begin now to call upon this spirit and
strengthen your sensitivity to it. Awareness will assist you
shortly.
Do you know what your higher
purpose is? In your visualizations you can ask for this or that object, or for
some amount of money, or for any other thing you can think of. You will have
greater and more profound results, however, if you are in touch with your main
purpose or goal in life. By knowing what this is, you can structure many of your
visualizations to bring you closer and closer to this larger picture.
For many, this higher purpose is
to be doing that which they find fulfilling as a line of work. Maybe you want to
turn an enjoyable hobby into your own business. This is a healthy purpose to
have since it would bring you spiritual fulfillment and growth, as well as
happiness. Have you told yourself in the past that your idea is too far fetched
to give it a second thought? Maybe someone else has convinced you of that. Maybe
your responsibilities leaves you little time to do that which you truly love.
Well, it’s time to make time for doing that which you love.
Take
just a few moments and close your eyes. Ask yourself what your life would be
like if you could have it any way you want. This should help put you in touch
with your higher purpose or at least give you a glimpse of it. From this overall picture, you can begin to build the
smaller steps that it would take for you to have such a life. Each time you
visualize for something, you'll see where it fits on the
stepping-stones to your larger goal. At the same time, you'll be more in touch
with your intention or motivation for each vision as it
links to your higher purpose. Visualizations are more successful if you look
beyond the object you are striving for to what it will bring you in the way of
inner fulfillment.
©1997-2003, Celestial Fortunes, Your Link
to the Powers of the Universe; Celeste Teal
