Making Choices…

Dear Friend,

The more I read — both inspirational books, “how-to” books and uplifting books,  (yes, those have been my mental “diet” for awhile), the more I realize the power of our own thoughts.

Today, I’d like to quote directly from Rebecca, at www.theScienceofGettingRich.net.  The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles is a classic in the world of wealth creation and inspiration.  If you want a free copy, I’ve attached it for you. 

Rebecca’s words are so powerful.  For some reason, it seems so easy to fall into patterns of lack… That’s why it’s extremely important to listen to our inner thoughts… and focus on being positive.  Rebecca is offering an online course through the Science of Getting Rich where YOU determine your own tuition.  Isn’t that great? 

Here she is… 

“I’m convinced that your commitment to transforming your own thinking and your own life will contribute to transforming our whole world. All the world’s great wisdom traditions, great religions, and our greatest philosophies acknowledge that our reality begins in our thinking.

• What if we actually BELIEVED that for a change?
• What if we actually decided to ACT on that?
• What if we really believed in and PRACTICED — in thought and action — what Mr. Wattles calls “the right motive, which is more life to ALL and less to NONE?”
• What if we individually and collectively put our minds and hearts and hands to the test Mr. Wattles invites us to prove?
• What if, in that process of bringing our own individual hearts’ desires into form in our own lives, we began to radiate “the impression of increase” out to all the world so that others all around us begin to “catch the vision,” too?

My friend, what do we have to lose by giving it a shot?

I’ll tell you: Nothing but poverty thinking and the overwhelming global belief in scarcity and lack, nothing but the physical manifestations of that thinking in our lives and in our world. Change has to start somewhere and it starts INSIDE — with me, with you.

What if we dared to create a vision that big? Are you willing?”

P.S.  Here’s what the Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles states:

“Guard your speech. Never speak of yourself, your affairs, or of anything else in a discouraged or discouraging way.

Never admit the possibility of failure or speak in a way that infers failure as a possibility.

“Never speak of the times as being hard or of business conditions as being doubtful. Times may be hard and business doubtful for those who are on the competitive plane, but they can never be so for you. You can create what you want, and you are above fear.

“When others are having hard times and poor business, YOU will find your greatest opportunities!” [Emphasis added by me — because it’s TRUE. And true about YOU!)

For years and years, I’ve read books about the power of positive thinking. 

From Napolean Hill’s book, “Think and Grow Rich,” to “The Science of Getting Rich” by Wattles, to T. Harv Eker’s bestseller, “Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, I’ve come to realize that inner principles of success DO exist to lead us to a world of wealth. 

So — why aren’t more people instantly rich after reading any of the gems of positive thinking out in the universe?  Why?  Because there is a difference between awareness and actually putting a principle into practice.  It takes work….  INNER work…. just as we go about our daily physical tasks each day, it’s equally important to do inner work on a consistent basis. 

 There is a difference between just realizing a truth and actually practicing that awareness on a daily basis.  For instance, how many times do you find yourself saying something negative to yourself?  It’s so easy to lapse into negative thought.  (Especially when surrounded by negative thought throughout the media.)

 How about putting ourselves on a diet of positive thought?   To start, we could make ten minutes to meditate, contemplate positive thoughts and aspirations, and repeat positive affirmations.  When (or if) negative thoughts creep up during the day, we can watch these mind games and replace them with positive words. 

The inner game of success means mastering the ongoing chatter within our mind.  When that chatter becomes more and more positive, our outer world is bound to reflect those inner thoughts.

I’d be interested in your thoughts about this…