What kinds of thoughts do you have? Are they positive or negative? Do your thoughts effect your life? Do you have any control over your thoughts?
Thoughts are things and powerful things at that. Napoleon Hill tells the story about Edwin C. Barnes who THOUGHT himself into business with Thomas Edison. Mr Barnes did not even know Mr. Edison. He did not have the money to get to where Edison lived. But he had a such a burning desire to be in business with Edison, he was able to see himself accomplishing his goal. He was so determined to be in business with him, that he traveled “blind baggage” to Edison’s city. He presented himself to Edison and announced he had come to go into business with him. Edison saw his desire in his face and gave him the opportunity to work for him. He did not promise him anything. Why did he even do that? Edison later said “I saw he was determined to get what he wanted.” It was what Barnes thought that got him the job.
Through the “Mental Cleanse” I have learned I can and should control my thoughts. I have lived in the negative thoughts and emotions. The most powerful weapon we use against ourselves is our mind. Our negative thought patterns are so well worn the slightest familiar trigger can keep us stuck in realities that are so real and so limiting we don’t even realize they are of our own making. Sometimes just interrupting the negative thought patterns will bring back the meaning we seek. Thinking with the most compassionate words we can will bring connection and a sense of peace. For some people this means giving up a way of life. But to live a life of meaning we have to decide to arm-wrestle our minds. Sometimes it takes years. Sometimes it takes turning our mind over to a higher power. Sometimes sheer will power is enough. We have to stop the habit. For some people that job is a walk in the park. For some it is a triathlon but for us all it is worth the effort.
“The mind is its own placee, and in itself, can make Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.” John Milton
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Theresa, So true! I’ve benefited so much from the mental cleanse….
Yes, Nick, I really need it EVERY day. Sometimes just hearing Michael’s voice cheers me up. Him creating such a place for us to grow, and my finding it at the right time, was just such a miracle.
He says be here a year from now – I plan to be there for the rest of my life.
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