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here is tremendous power in words, not just the spoken
word but also our internal dialogue. Our internal self-
talk can profoundly affect our being and shape our
external reality. The sub-conscious mind passively
accepts the continuous internal dialogue that takes
place within and uses it to programme us and create limiting beliefs.
Practices such as hypnosis and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming)
have shown this to be true and it is important we make a conscious
choice to become aware of this, instead of being unconsciously at
the mercy of it; the key is to grasp hold of it and use it as a tool to
shape our own destiny. Of course, words alone, whether expressed
externally or internally, are not enough and we need to add in
and be aware of two other vital ingredients in this process, namely
emotion and conviction.
Anything you picture vividly in your mind’s eye with repetition,
and with an authentic emotion, will be manifested and become a
reality for you. Your sub-conscious mind will draw you to what it
clearly understands your destiny to be, whether it be people, places,
achievements or jobs. However, it won’t fulfill your dreams for you –
you also have to direct it with willing and focused energy.
Once we begin to tune in and listen to our inner guidance – that
deep well of wisdom that resides within – we can start to manifest
what we desire in life and come to understand that we as individuals
hold the power to inspire in ourselves the ability to achieve our
dreams. It’s also important to remind ourselves along the way that
this is not just about what we want to achieve in life, but also what
sort of person we want to be and express to the world.
But, first, one key point: how can we navigate ourselves to
happiness and fulfillment if we don’t actually have a plan? A plan
is something that acts as a focused pathway of sorts, which also
enables us to measure our achievements as we progress along this
path of manifestation and the unfoldment of life.
The plan should be a journey and a combination of both small,
incremental improvements (things such as starting the day with 15
minutes of meditation or affirmations) and also bigger achievements
(such as booking a week away or visiting a spiritual retreat). It’s the
smaller achievements that give us the energy and motivation to keep
progressing to the bigger goals.
To quote Mohammed Ali: “You must expect to succeed. Leave
self-doubt out of your mind.” The legendary boxer always had the
self-belief he would win his fights. He would say: “when I win”, not “if
I win”. This
is essential. If you don’t have the self-belief and confidence within
yourself, how do you expect the universe to assist you in making
your dream a reality?Make a plan
Two yoga teachers based in Liverpool, Andrea Gatrill (Metal Monkey
Yoga) and Carliann Langley (Peace Love Yoga UK), found themselves at
a loose end at a recent New Year’s Day. At that time, Gatrill was eight
months pregnant and close to giving birth, while Langley’s partner
was working. Tired of the same old New Year antics the pair made a
plan and decided to get together that day to do something a little bit
different. The day involved lots of meditation and deep conversation
and, as the day unfolded, the decision was made to make vision boards
and manifest what they wanted for the year ahead.
They said goodbye to negative traits that no longer served them
by going through a process of writing them down on paper and
proceeding to burn them as a way of saying goodbye and purging. Inom spirit