You only need the stuff if something is wrong with you, or if you’re going through some difficult times.

This is kind of bleak, don’t you agree?

I mean, sure… personal growth, self awareness, and spiritual seeking are the ideal vehicles for solving personal problems and overcoming collective challenges. HOWEVER – the empowerment and other benefits of these pursuits are very much rewards in and of themselves!

Click the link below to review a good article about this whole “what is self help really and who needs it” notion…

What Is Personal Development?

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Our planet is in the midst of a genuine economic depression.

That’s not negative thinking, it’s simply an honest appraisal of the situation.

HOWEVER, it’s imperative to maintain a positive mindset. Indeed now positive thinking is more critical than ever.

At the time of this posting there are still plenty of opportunities to make money, prepare your family for collapse scenarios, and petition your government to take appropriate action. This is not the time for throwing in the towel.

Please check out my video below to get my positive “flip side” regarding the current state of the economy here in the U.S. This video is applicable to many other nations as well, and certainly the core premise is relevant worldwide.

“FLIP SIDE OF DEPRESSION” PART 1:

“FLIP SIDE OF DEPRESSION” PART 2:

They rarely think and act on purpose!

Answer honestly: Are you currently moving about your life in a purposeful manner?

Goals and aspirations are a necessary element of successful positive thinking. For how can you create tangible results with the right frame of mind if you’re not entirely clear on what you want?

I urge you from this moment forward to take care and always move in a purposeful manner. Know what you want, where you want to be, and even why you want this to some extent.

For a stronger understanding of how to live on purpose I recommend my article about finding your life purpose, posted on my main spirituality blog.

I hope you’ll find this content helpful and fulfilling.

Some folks will take their desire got happiness to the next level, so to speak, by talking openly about what they want or even writing down plans or goals. This is forward progress but it’s as far as most people ever make it.

Only a small percentage of people ever take action on the things they claim to want. It’s both bizarre and sad, but it’s also the truth.

I understand it’s not always easy to take action. But honestly at this point in my life I’m baffled by how rare genuine action takers are.

As an entrepreneur who hasn’t punched a timeclock since 2005 my life is pretty unconventional. If I want something in a real way I take steps to manifest this objective.

Interestingly, I’ve learned that sometimes I don’t even need to think much about my objective. And I certainly don’t need detailed plans on every occassion.

Because I’m in the habit of taking action I often find myself in spontaneous motion as soon as I identify what I’d like to experience. This is the inevitable result of living an action-oriented life.

Don’t mistake this as bragging. I’m only using my own experience to drive home the point.

The positive rewards we seek are the result of moving our feet. It’s far less important to have all the steps in the process outlined than it is to just start walking in the general direction of what we want.

Action, even on a small level, will ALWAYS trump all the thinking, planning, and talking in the world. It’s better (and more fun!) to be a walker than a talker in any endeavor.

Stay tuned for new articles on this blog within the next week or two as well. Thanks for stopping by. ;o)

Be decisive. Trust my instincts and intuition and take action quickly and confidently.

It’s easy to get caught on the fence, especially for hard decisions. Many people who are “thinkers”, myself included, have a real tendency to agonize over every detail.

But we MUST trust ourselves and take swift action if we want success in life. This applies to business, personal development, romance, health, and even spiritual growth.

Practice feeling out your first impulse for a few minutes and then moving in that direction.

If warning bells start to go off you can always change course. In fact it’s normal to correct course regularly on any mission or path.

The most effective (and even the healthiest) method of operation is to choose and act quickly and to fine tune while in motion. Let go of the illusion that you must get everything right the first time and develop a “go and flow” approach, and you’ll find yourself both happier and much more effective in all aspects of your life.

Give this a shot and see if it helps!

Despite the fact that many of these same resentful people would answer “yes” when asked if they’d like to be rich, their negative feelings towards wealth will prevent this from ever happening. By blessing rich and successful people, you set the stage for positive subconscious reflection toward money and wealth. Instead of resenting, be genuinely happy for those who have much and seek to learn what they know.

Some people will even go so far as to say that money is not spiritual, or that it’s downright evil. This is an extremely self-defeating mentality! The bible tells us that “to him (or her) who has, more will be given, and to him (or her) who does not have, even what he (or she) has will be taken away.” You can find this verse in Mark 4:25 and in other versions of the Gospel. Clearly, this is a reference to one’s abundance thinking or lack thereof.

If you believe money is evil you’re going to struggle for the rest of your life. Don’t do this to yourself. Money is a blessing unless it is used in a negative way. So stop believing there is something wicked about having plenty of cash flow. On a subtler note, many people use what they believe are harmless figures of speech like “filthy rich”, “obscene amount of money”, etc. Think about this for a moment.

What do you find filthy or obscene about wealth and money? If the answer is nothing, then I urge you to stop using this sort of negative terminology right away.

It has been said that wealth is first a state of mind, and second a reflection of your assets and money. I believe this wholeheartedly. If you want to avoid a life of struggle and embrace the path to abundance, change your thinking to reflect positively on the ideals of wealth and riches.

One great way to change your money consciousness is with daily positive affirmations. Study this simple technique and apply it to your life and you’ll see change in short order.

But letting go is the real measure of courage. Do your part in any situation and then allow what is to take over.

Our egos rebel against such a notion. We must find a way to control everything in our life, and the idea of just trusting things to get done is maddening to the mind that has not become still.

2,500 years ago the sage called Lao Tsu – if he actually existed – wrote many passages about the virtue of doing nothing, and yet leaving nothing undone. The actual language used on one occasion suggested a seeker of wisdom should not work, and thereby all things would be taken care of.

Those who lack understanding will suggest this kind of thinking promotes laziness and daydreaming; far from it! The abstract point being made is that when the mind is free from thoughts of past and future and one resides here in the now, the mind and body are connected and work does not seem like difficult labor or striving.

In a pure state we know what must be done and we find ourselves compelled into inspired action. There is no need to think it over, plan every detail, or worry about the outcome.

Furthermore once we have done our part we are free to release the whole affair. In other words when we take inspired action or add our true intent to the world by acting from the heart, our next step is to let go and trust our work to be carried forward by the natural flow of life.

The paradigm that our society is now emerging from cannot grasp the value of this philosophy. But those who remain open to the teaching will see the truth.

The always-busy state of the world has created a society addicted to chaos and stress. And yet the simplest things like caring for the earth and loving one-another go undone.

When the world understands the value of letting go and flowing from the truth within we will see change. We already know what to do, and we already know the right path; but a mind lost in predictions and controlling the outcome will never be able to take the first step.

To learn more about spirituality and life purpose be sure to visit the author’s blog today: http://www.aboutlifespurpose.com

Prophecy aside I do want to recommend two new Web portals that may be of interest to some readers here.

First check out this in-depth free report on how to manifest reality. This content is based on hard science and proven methodology.

Also be sure to have a look at this new Squidoo lens on quantum physics and law of attraction.

However I sometimes find this process becomes a chore for people. This should be avoided at all cost!

Above ALL Else: Have Some SERIOUS Fun When Intending Your Life!

This is absolutely positively, without a shadow of a doubt THE most critical point to remember when you set out to intentionally manifest the rest of your life. Without this nothing else you do is going to have a deep and lasting impact.

Life is about being happy right now and experiencing true joy!

So don’t get obsessive and neurotic about your results. Do your part of the work with a positive, upbeat attitude and then let go and get on with your life.

As Lao Tzu says in the timeless work of Tao Te Ching: “Great work is done and then forgotten. Thus it lasts forever.”

Once you’ve set a firm vibration and created strong, positive intentions, it’s time to relax and trust divinity, the cosmos, nature, life, or whatever you like to call the source of all blessings to do the work at hand.

Remain aware of your desires of course, but do so with the spirit of gratitude for their fulfillment and excitement about stepping into your new, imminent reality. You should even practice the art of not thinking about your desires from time to time; allow yourself to enjoy the moment and be fully immersed in whatever you are doing right now.

This is the hardest part of the process for most people. But it’s critical if you want to become a master manifestor.

The idea is that when you truly know your blessings are either here already or fast approaching, there is no reason to constantly monitor progress. Do your part and nature will handle the rest on your behalf.

Always remember you have absolute power to manifest reality as you choose it to be. It may take some practice, but the more you learn about the basics of quantum physics and the law of attraction the more you’ll understand it is your nature to attract and create the reality you intend to experience!