was obviously not true.” His statements were rejected by the
conscious mind, and the very opposite of what he outwardly affirmed
and claimed was made manifest.
Your affirmation succeeds best when it is specific and when it does
not produce a mental conflict or argument; hence the statements made
by this man made matters worse because they suggested his lack.
Your subconscious accepts what you really feel to be true, not just idle
words or statements. The dominant idea or belief is always accepted
by the subconscious mind.
- How to avoid mental conflict
The following is the ideal way to overcome this conflict for those
who have this difficulty. Make this practical statement frequently,
particularly prior to sleep: “By day and by night I am being prospered
in all of my interests.” This affirmation will not arouse any argument
because it does not contradict your subconscious mind’s impression of
financial lack.
I suggested to one businessman whose sales and finances were very
low and who was greatly worried, that he sit down in his office,
become quiet, and repeat this statement over and over again: “My
sales are improving every day.” This statement en-gaged the co-
operation of the conscious and subconscious mind; results followed.
- Don’t sign blank checks
You sign blank checks when you make such statements as, “There
is not enough to go around.” “There is a shortage.” “I will lose the
house because of the mortgage,” etc. If you are full of fear about the
future, you are also writing a blank check and attracting negative
conditions to you. Your subconscious mind takes your fear and
negative statement as your request and proceeds in its own way to
bring obstacles, delays, lack, and limitation into your life.
- Your subconscious gives you compound interest
To him that hath the feeling of wealth, more wealth shall be added;
to him that hath the feeling of lack, more lack shall be added. Your