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psychologist and philosopher William James (18421910). This certainly presents a good argument for free will. It also shows us the power of our minds. |
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Creative visualization is built on James' type of thinking. If you think about what you'd like to achieve in your life, you can do just that. For example, if you want to own a brand new car, picture yourself in that car, happily driving it off the lot and waving to your friends as you drive it home. Be aware that using this technique works best when you place yourself in the picture. If you just picture a beautiful car that's empty, it will stay that way, and so will your driveway. |
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I've found that my clients who are clearest about what they want to create achieve their goals much more quickly. Those who feel unsure of their goals, feel they don't deserve them, or believe they may be unattainable, slow down or even halt the process of manifesting their desires. |
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Painting a picture of what you want to achieve works in various ways. For one thing, visualization sends a signal to your intuitive side about what you want. Then your intuition can begin to put the moves in motion that will make your desires become real. But don't expect your intuition to do it all alone. That's where the second part, taking action, comes in. |
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Your tasks are to focus on your goals and then act on your intuitive impulses. Pay attention to any clue from your intuition that may help you achieve your goal. You may have a sudden impulse to call a friend. Call! You might feel drawn to read a certain book. Read it! You may have a sudden impulse to speak to the person standing next to you in line. Talk! Action and intuition work off each other to accomplish your goal. Your intuitive ''Higher Mind" can see the overview of what it needs to do to pull all the events together to help you accomplish what you want. |
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Similar to visualization are affirmations. These positive verbal expressions also send a message to your mind indicating what you want to achieve. When you choose a positive affirmation always use the present tense, so that your changes can take place now, rather than some in the far-off future. For example, say "I am open to my intuition and easily act on it's wisdom," instead of "I will be open to my intuition . . . ." |
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