Success in its broadest meaning is not limited to only
monetary and material possessions. It reveals as being plentiful in
countless and several forms in life and nature.
The universal spirit of consciousness, craves to continuously
manifest and express itself; this power likewise expresses its
longing to demonstrate success, which is naturally wanting to
develop, to grow and become bigger and stronger.
However, many realize this longing and natural inclination for
growth repressed in them, because of negative thinking,
unconstructive programming, and not having enough faith in their
abilities and themselves.
Every individual has dual natures. One wants the self to move
forward while the other feels like pulling back. The one nature
that one concentrates and cultivates on determines what one is at
the final end, as both natures tries to hold and to be in
control.
Oneís ìwillî resolves the issue alone. An individual by one
utmost attempt of the ìwillî can change oneís whole vocation and
accomplish miracles. Which is why having an open mind is very
significant.
One having a closed mind grasps to a concept without much
concern for evidence. They might have even reached at their concept
without supporting material evidence. As a result, when one is
presented with evidence that is contradicting to their concept,
they immediately dismiss it.
Whereas one having an open mind before reaching any
conclusion, considers first the many evidences approving or
disapproving the many interpretations of the concept. They do not
just gather information. Their concern encourages them to weigh
what they have learned and work towards reaching a decision or
conclusion based on facts and evidences.
An open mind allows one to magnetize opportunities and insist
and continue on following opportunities, regardless of how small
they appear. An open mind is open to all opportunities and
possibilities, big or small.
A closed mind however, is stubborn, wanting what the mind
envisions without any delay and wanting it as exactly as what the
mind perceived it to be, not willing to accept or try something
else in its place, when that which the mind has envisioned can not
be accomplished or reached.
When one closes his mind and becomes stubborn, one in essence
tells his higher self, including the ìpowers of the universeî that
one is not eager to mature and encounter new things, so then there
will be no progress and no transformation and things in oneís life
will never have a chance to improve.
Whatever the mind can envision, the mind can create. What the
mind sees, believes feels and thinks are all conveyed to the
subconscious mind that then works along with the universal forces
and establishes your reality centered on the visualization of the
conscious mind.
Bear in mind though, that it is not sufficient to merely
imagine and hope it materializes. Having the power to imagine means
also having the power and the capability to work on it to achieve
it.
You can achieve it when you open up your mind to success and
get rid of limiting thoughts. As to how restricted your life may be
and what the circumstances present you at the moment does not
really matter, because when you decide to change your attitudes and
thoughts, and begin to think without notable limitations, your
lifeís direction will begin to change.
Focus on possibilities, rather than limitations and expand
your thoughts to what is that you believe as yourself.
Here are guidelines on how to program your thoughts for
success:
1. Continuously and abundantly display images of your ìmodelî
persons, whom you want to become, and things that you want to
accomplish. Read magazines containing stories and pictures of lives
that you wish to attain.
2. Read autobiographies of successful people. Constantly read
self-progress materials packed with examples and ideas of women and
men who had set goals, overcome hardships and misfortunes and
accomplished what they aimed for in the end.
3. Always affirm yourself. In each undertaking, take the time
to focus, ìclose your eyesî and set a clear mental image of the
outcome. Then repeatedly say and claim that you have already
achieved it.
4. Nourish your mind with positive thoughts before sleeping,
after waking up, at lunch break, anytime. Do not give a chance for
negative thoughts to enter into your mind.
Thoughts hold great power. Be conscious of the thoughts that
comes into your mind; let the positive in, never entertain the
negative. Open up your mind to possibilities and never be afraid
to try; if you fail, take it as an opportunity that you have
learned so much from failing and try again.
