Hello again,
Today I’d like to discuss some things that may be on your mind already, the concept of spiritual growth and how it is related to (or in some peoples minds in conflict with) financial growth. Can the two coexist? Is it possible to strive for both simultaneously? Before you jump to any conclusions, read on. I've found that most people have a lot of "pre-concieved" notions of what it takes to get wealthy, that it just can't be done in a way that allows you to retain morality, integrity, etc.
If you're one of those, I ask you to open your mind.
For many people, this is simply not possible. Citing passages from the Bible such as “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God”. Ok, I’m not going to diss the Bible, but I truly believe that quote was taken out of context, or was directed at some really baaaad people. I think of all the wealthy people I know of that contribute large sums of money and time to helping others, and I know this is not always true. Are there rich people who do bad things? You betcha! Are there also very financially distressed people who do bad things? Again, of course there are. Having money in and of itself doesn’t make a person moral or immoral. I say there are many more wealthy folks who do many good things, but I digress…
Back to the message for today – is it possible to be spiritual and seek financial gain? I say that we can create any good that we wish in the world, or even any evil if that is what we seek. So if a person wishes to be seek spiritual peace, a loving and giving attitude towards everything that lives, why is not also possible to be successful financially at the same time? Let’s say I invented a cure for cancer (very hypothetical, I know but bear with me!). It would no doubt save many thousands, even millions of lives every year. Correct? So if I put a patent on this cure, and had it distributed around the world even at a very low price, I would be insanely rich in short order. I would also be helping millions of people in the process, right? So would that not be a favorable way to make money and help others at the same time?
Ok, you say, that’s NOT how most people make money. Fair enough, but even if I were to make money as a real estate investor I could still help many people, couldn’t I?
Not likely you say? Ok, you’ve never heard of Frank McKinney then. He’s a builder of multi-million dollar mansions right her in Florida where I currently reside. Yes, he makes millions selling huge 10, 15, 20 thousand square foot mansions. Did you know he also has been helping low-income people for many years? Yes, in fact that’s how he got started in the business! Renovating homes in “marginal” neighborhoods was his original way to make money, and after awhile he started renting them to the homeless for 1$ per month. He also donates his time to other charitable organizations, not for publicity but to give back to the community. There are many people like this that give back to help others, search for them and you will find out. Better yet, become one of them!
PS - I urge you to read Frank McKinney's book "Make It Big - 49 Secrets For Building a Life of Extreme Success". It is indeed eye-opening and inspirational.
To your continued success and happiness!
visit my website at: http://getpassionforlife.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Get ahead - be psychic!
Good Day,
I do hope my blog is reaching somebody, after all I'm not doing this for fun. Oh, yeah, this is fun. Alright, I'm doing it for that reason too! But it's also my hobby and passion, so hopefully as ideas flood my brain this will be a more regular thing. Feedback is appreciated - if you likey, say so ok? If not, tell me what it is that offends you or bores you, or whatever. Just keep reading!
Did you know that every person in the world has the ability to become psychic? It’s true! You may not think it’s within your power, but trust me it truly is. Let me explain. We all have the power to make changes in our lives, right? The more changes you make in your attitude, your habits, and actions on a daily basis, the more your future changes. You are in control of your future! Realize that fully – take a few minutes to let it sink in. I said a few minutes, not seconds...
Ok, stay with me now. If you have the power to change your future, what would happen if you sat down, wrote all your “dreams” on paper, and envisioned your future just the way you wanted it to be? This is called “future thinking” by some, but I like to refer to it as being psychic (because that sounds much cooler!) Don’t be afraid to dream big, write down every detail of your life in the future, say 5 years from now, if every dream you had came true. What does it look like? Do you live by the ocean in your dream house? Do you and your (spouse, partner, etc) have a beautiful relationship now that all the stress is gone? Maybe you vacation in France twice a year now, and take friends along to enjoy the experience even more. I want you to really think about it, and write down every detail. Plan your future with genuine emotion, get psyched about it!
Ok, I hear you naysayers already. "That's the crap from that stupid movie the Secret, where they tell you to ask for anything and you'll get it". No, I saw that movie too. It doesn't take into consideration the "actions" neccessary to make those dreams materialize! Of course you must take action, any fool knows that dreaming without action to achieve those dreams is just wishful thinking. So I say to you, stop doing what you've always been doing, and start taking major action towards those dreams. Develop the habits you need to succeed, the movitation to keep going despite small setbacks, and the desire and passion to go for it!
This is the power of dreaming big, acting as if anything you dream of is within your control. Once you have a vision and can truly get every detail of how you want your future to be, you are predicting your own future. See yourself in the storybook life you dream of and it will come true, all you need is the desire! Most people have too many limiting beliefs that hold them back, don’t let that happen to you!
To your continued happiness and success!
visit my website at: http://getpassionforlife.com
I do hope my blog is reaching somebody, after all I'm not doing this for fun. Oh, yeah, this is fun. Alright, I'm doing it for that reason too! But it's also my hobby and passion, so hopefully as ideas flood my brain this will be a more regular thing. Feedback is appreciated - if you likey, say so ok? If not, tell me what it is that offends you or bores you, or whatever. Just keep reading!
Did you know that every person in the world has the ability to become psychic? It’s true! You may not think it’s within your power, but trust me it truly is. Let me explain. We all have the power to make changes in our lives, right? The more changes you make in your attitude, your habits, and actions on a daily basis, the more your future changes. You are in control of your future! Realize that fully – take a few minutes to let it sink in. I said a few minutes, not seconds...
Ok, stay with me now. If you have the power to change your future, what would happen if you sat down, wrote all your “dreams” on paper, and envisioned your future just the way you wanted it to be? This is called “future thinking” by some, but I like to refer to it as being psychic (because that sounds much cooler!) Don’t be afraid to dream big, write down every detail of your life in the future, say 5 years from now, if every dream you had came true. What does it look like? Do you live by the ocean in your dream house? Do you and your (spouse, partner, etc) have a beautiful relationship now that all the stress is gone? Maybe you vacation in France twice a year now, and take friends along to enjoy the experience even more. I want you to really think about it, and write down every detail. Plan your future with genuine emotion, get psyched about it!
Ok, I hear you naysayers already. "That's the crap from that stupid movie the Secret, where they tell you to ask for anything and you'll get it". No, I saw that movie too. It doesn't take into consideration the "actions" neccessary to make those dreams materialize! Of course you must take action, any fool knows that dreaming without action to achieve those dreams is just wishful thinking. So I say to you, stop doing what you've always been doing, and start taking major action towards those dreams. Develop the habits you need to succeed, the movitation to keep going despite small setbacks, and the desire and passion to go for it!
This is the power of dreaming big, acting as if anything you dream of is within your control. Once you have a vision and can truly get every detail of how you want your future to be, you are predicting your own future. See yourself in the storybook life you dream of and it will come true, all you need is the desire! Most people have too many limiting beliefs that hold them back, don’t let that happen to you!
To your continued happiness and success!
visit my website at: http://getpassionforlife.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
No-Fault Living?
I hope you’re staying on track, getting everything you want in life, and finding happiness beyond what you ever thought possible! If not, what’s holding you back? Have you ever thought about it? If you are making progress and moving towards your goals, then you probably are doing everything that you can do. If you seem to take 2 steps forward and then 3 steps back, maybe it’s time we examine what is really going on.
Being in control of one’s life and actions is the ultimate goal. After all, you should be the person making decisions that affect your life, correct? If you follow that logic, then taking responsibility for everything that happens in your life is of utmost importance. This concept was described by a psychologist named Julian Rotter back in 1954, and is called the “locus of control”. Julian said that people tend to think that either events in their lives are mostly of our own control (internal locus) or for the most part outside of our
control (external locus). The word locus just means “center or source of something”.
So the question begs, are you in control? Is your “locus of control” internal? Do you believe that if you work hard and make the right decisions in life that good things will inevitably happen to you? Or do think that your current situation is based on “bad luck” from your past, or just circumstances that are beyond your control? I’m not saying that we all don’t experience some unfortunate events in life occasionally. I’ve never met anyone that drives a car and never, ever had a flat tire! Of course, things that you can control in life are: your relationships with other people, your job, your health, and most of all your attitude. Are there things you can’t control? Sure, I
believe the weather is still one of those things. But even in the case of weather, luck has nothing to do with it. There is a cause and effect in nearly every event in this universe.
So tell me – have you ever met someone that thinks “whatever happens, happens”. In other words I’m not in control, so I just take life as it hits me! Well I’ve only met a few people like that and I can tell you they weren’t really happy people. If you don’t believe, deep down, that you have control over most events in your life, what does that do to your self-confidence? It destroys it. Don’t wait for things to happen to you, be aware of what you want in life and go out to make it happen for you. If something doesn’t go the way you want, take it as a learning experience. Take it as a challenge to do more the next time so that won’t happen again! Don’t play the blame game either, it’s nobody’s fault but your own if you don’t have what you want in life. The sooner you realize that concept, and own up to it, the better.
Being in control of one’s life and actions is the ultimate goal. After all, you should be the person making decisions that affect your life, correct? If you follow that logic, then taking responsibility for everything that happens in your life is of utmost importance. This concept was described by a psychologist named Julian Rotter back in 1954, and is called the “locus of control”. Julian said that people tend to think that either events in their lives are mostly of our own control (internal locus) or for the most part outside of our
control (external locus). The word locus just means “center or source of something”.
So the question begs, are you in control? Is your “locus of control” internal? Do you believe that if you work hard and make the right decisions in life that good things will inevitably happen to you? Or do think that your current situation is based on “bad luck” from your past, or just circumstances that are beyond your control? I’m not saying that we all don’t experience some unfortunate events in life occasionally. I’ve never met anyone that drives a car and never, ever had a flat tire! Of course, things that you can control in life are: your relationships with other people, your job, your health, and most of all your attitude. Are there things you can’t control? Sure, I
believe the weather is still one of those things. But even in the case of weather, luck has nothing to do with it. There is a cause and effect in nearly every event in this universe.
So tell me – have you ever met someone that thinks “whatever happens, happens”. In other words I’m not in control, so I just take life as it hits me! Well I’ve only met a few people like that and I can tell you they weren’t really happy people. If you don’t believe, deep down, that you have control over most events in your life, what does that do to your self-confidence? It destroys it. Don’t wait for things to happen to you, be aware of what you want in life and go out to make it happen for you. If something doesn’t go the way you want, take it as a learning experience. Take it as a challenge to do more the next time so that won’t happen again! Don’t play the blame game either, it’s nobody’s fault but your own if you don’t have what you want in life. The sooner you realize that concept, and own up to it, the better.
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