Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 08:23 PM EST
[General]
We've all been told at one time or another that if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all, or do on to others as you would do onto yourself. What kind of an effect do positive (or negative) words have on our self or others?
Simply thinking of positive words brings energy to your thoughts. If You were to think about the word "Happy" thoughts rush to your mind of a happy moment or event in your life and You become "Happy". Now think of a negative word like "Jealous", thoughts will again fill your head. But there is a shift in your emotions.
That shift is deeper than you think.
In my quest for self-mastery I came across a very interesting study. It is common Knowledge that our bodies are comprised of about 70% of water. There was a study done by a Dr. Masaru Emoto on the study of the molecular structure of water. The study found that water's molecular structure changed, reflecting the vibration and energy within the environment.
Simple words and names printed from a word processor where taped to the side of a container filled with water before freezing. Some words were positive (Thank You, Mother Theresa) others negative (You Make Me Sick, Adolph Hitler). The water with the negative phrases froze was rounder and tumour looking. Where as, water with the positive phrases had more of a crystal and snowflake appearance. The same goes for the water in your body.
Keeping a positive attitude, holding happy thoughts and saying nice words affects You at the molecular level. It is the key to really becoming a better person. So go out do onto others and remember: If You Have Nothing Nice to Say....
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 06:14 PM EST
[General]
There's a simple four letter "F" word that affects our lives in many ways. It can stop us dead in our tracks, literally paralysing those who come into contact with it. Lives can be ruined, human potential smashed and destiny can go unfulfilled in the presence of this very word. The word which we are talking of is the word "Fear".
Fear is an emotion that most people willingly allow to influence their thoughts. Fear is highly useful when facing actual physical harm like staring a colossal carnivore in the eye. However in today's world that is a rare occurrence.
For the most part people are afraid of the stories they tell themselves. They think "so-n-so might say something if I did that" and "What will they think" or "he/she might laugh". Then the story starts itself, they now know what they will feel inadequate "if" someone else decides to speak.
That Fear can cause you to not try a new hairstyle, buy the clothes you really want, quit your job, and start a hobby or business. Your true potential may never be reached all because You are afraid of what someone else may or may not say or think. You become afraid of the fairytale that Fear has created for You, so you stop and just forget about whatever you desired.
To help You Get the "F" Out, ask Yourself is this a Colossal Carnivore ready to take a bite out of me or, is this just a story. If it is just a story be brave, most fairytales have happy endings.
I was lying on the floor playing Monster Trucks with my two sons, Aiden and Hunter, we were having a blast. Hunter made his Monster Truck jump right up off of the floor, but instead of landing back on the floor it landed on his hand. He began to cry and come toward me holding up his hand saying "Kiss". So I gave him his kiss, just like magic he was healed and playing Monster Trucks like nothing had happened. What makes the kiss of a parent so special? One word: Faith!
Our children firmly believe that a simple kiss will make the hurt go away. They dispel all doubt and have unwavering faith in the "Kiss". It is actually the faith they hold that heals them. After a few years doubt sneaks its way in and they begin to question their faith in the "Kiss". Slowly the "Kiss" begins to lose its power, until eventually, It's Only a Kiss.
We were all children, once. We all had that same strength of Faith, in one form or another. We had Faith in the "Kiss", magical holiday characters, a higher power and our self. Backing up these beliefs with unwavering Faith gave them life. Questioning the reality, the possibility, the existence of any belief only raises doubt. You cannot have Faith when doubt is present and so, the enchantment weakens. Sometimes it can become lost.
The amalgamation of unwavering Faith and belief leads to phenomenal accomplishments. Some, call them miracles, others may call it luck. Whatever it is it works, the sick become healed, poor become rich. It all comes down to the faith you put into your belief.
So let the Faith of the child that you used to be come out. Put some Faith back into the things you once believed. Put it back into the "Kiss", holiday characters, your higher power and especially back into Yourself. Remember it must be unwavering and no one, no way, no how, can make you think, feel or believe different.
While online I started chatting with a friend of mine, Jay, he's a "Rock Star". They record in a few weeks and the album should be out by December. This little conversation had got me thinking about the "Titles" that we give ourselves and others.
Can a "Title" have an affect on how we perceive one another and ourselves?
Take being a millionaire for example, every body wants to become a millionaire (except billionaires). But what does it really take to be wealthy? We hear about people who have won the lottery and within a few years end up being in a far worse financial situation than before they had won the money. That is because they were not millionaires before the prize money. They did not have the knowledge about how money works, how to invest, to build assets or how to make another million dollars like a millionaire does. The Money does not make anyone a millionaire.
You may have heard one or two "Rags To Riches" tales in your time. You know how it goes: someone from somewhere overcomes the odds and makes their dreams a reality. It is a secure bet, that if you were to ask any of them how they did it they would tell you that they did not know how they where going to do it but in their mind they were positive that they would become: a Millionaire, a Basketball player or a Rock Star. In their mind they already owned the title that was the easy part; the hard part was proving it.
There's an old adage that goes: "Be it. Do it. Have it." You must first Be the person that you would like to become. Then you must Do what that person does. Only then, will you Have what that person has.
While trying to put my youngest son down for a nap, Hunter, like any two-year old said "no". It was a firm and solid "no" and he was so sure of himself and like any Parent I said "yes". It went back and forth for a while, until finally I gave in and let him stay up a little longer. Of course, he fell asleep shortly after. What I just learned from my son was a precious lesson in Goal Getting. The teacher has now become the student.
Such determination, such passion, with the end result of him Getting his Goal. When a child sets his or her mind on achieving something, nothing gets in their way. NO, is just a simple word, a mere obstacle to get around. NO is not in their vocabulary. It is just a matter of time, persistence and changing the strategy, until NO becomes YES.
What if We were to apply this same mindset to our own lives?
You could achieve a lot more in life. No one would be able to close the doors on Your dreams. The determination and passion would easily drown out any negative answer or feedback. Simply step back and try a different approach, always be persistent and eventually that NO will soon become your YES.
The next time an obstacle presents itself between You and Your goal Remember that NO is not final word. It is just an obstacle, NO is just one step closer to YES. Your YES! Think like a Child, think like a Goal Getter. NO means YES!
