Monthly Mind Power Questions & Answers

September 2001

Q How can a person overcome a problem caused by others? I had a best friend who I thought was an angel and she turned out to be the devil incarnate. I was deeply hurt and have lost trust in people. What to do? And how can I overcome the pain and shock from this lost friendship? It's affecting my life. I trusted her strongly and then realized that she was only after my money and was living a cheap lifestyle with seven different relationships with guys, all because of money. I am in shock.

A While problems might appear to come from others you are metaphysically on safer ground by assuming that everything that happens to you has its cause within you. The real question is why did you attract such a person in your life? Do you have self-confidence in yourself, or do you see your money as part of your self-worth?

Losing trust in people is not a logical way of reacting to this. There are millions of wonderful people who would love to have a meaningful and beautiful relationship with someone like you. If this is a one-off experience, I would advise to forget it and move on. If you have a pattern of attracting these types of women, then look within and discover why. Learn whatever lessons this has taught you, and move on to a new more fulfilling relationship.


Q

I have just read Mind Power into the 21st Century and wish to start applying the principles in my life to achieve my goals. The problem is, I don't know where to start. Should I choose only one particular goal and do the visualizations and seeding and affirmations for that goal? Or can I do many affirmations but seeding and visualizations for one or two goals? Do you need to concentrate on only one thing at a time, then move on to another once it has been achieved? Please help! I am eager to get started because I know I am going to have great results.

South Africa

A You are not limited to one or two goals using mind power. Having said that, if you try to work on eight or ten goals you're probably going to dilute your energy. There is an old maxim in mind power: "You crawl before you walk and you walk before you run." Your first objective as a new mind power student is to demonstrate to yourself how powerful your mind is. You can best do this by applying yourself diligently to just a couple of goals in the beginning. When you have achieved these, move on to more. I suggest you listen to my Setting up a Mind Power Program tape. It provides you with everything you need to know. All the success.


Q

I've been a fan of you and your work for about a year and a half now, and as a fifteen-year-old boy I feel very blessed to discover Mind Powers at such a young age. I have one idea that really excites me for your website: I think you should have a section for success stories! People could send in their stories of success using Mind Powers, and others could gain confidence and faith in Mind Powers by reading them. The reason that I make this suggestion is that I know many people have trouble believing in Mind Powers at first - I even do every once and a while. I read all the Questions and Answers on your page, the Monthly Topics, and even the Good News Stories, but I often still feel the need for proof of the powers I have. I think it will be very positive and helpful if you post success stories from 'regular' human beings. Thanks so much John - I'm four weeks away from seeing my Mind Power work pay off.

San Diego, CA

A

My books and tapes are filled with stories of "regular human beings" who have used Mind Powers and achieved results. When I do my live seminars most if not all the people see results, and we get lots of stories. It's incredibly inspiring to hear the stories, and the room often goes electric with energy as people "get it" that it works.

However, with this Website people for some reason seem reluctant to send me their stories. This Website is four years old this month. It has grown consistently to where we now have approximately ten thousand people a month who log on to the Topic of the Month and the Questions and Answers.

I would love to post their stories, so here I will throw it back to my readers. If you want to see more success stories then you must send them in. Your name and details will be kept confidential and it will be a wonderful addition to the site. If I receive enough stories I will make it a new feature. Thanks for your suggestions; now it's up to you readers to respond.


Q

Years ago, when I first became interested in the physiological workings of the mind, I read a great amount of literature from various authors. These books elaborated on anything from brain physiology, self-hypnotism, current brain research projects, various meditation techniques, self-healing, etc. - pretty much any information I could find on the subject. I started training my mind in basic self-awareness meditation techniques and I interestingly noticed a variety of side-effects. For instance, I became very receptive to sounds (change in taste of music) almost instantly. I also noticed a change in my dreaming patterns, as well as my sense of smell. It almost felt like a sixth sense within me had developed.

I have had extremely strong premonitions since I was a child and I noticed that the better I became at meditating, the deeper I would become enveloped in them. I felt I was experiencing visionary meditation because I wasn't imagining pictures...it was as if I was watching them on a big screen playing in front of my eyes, completely out of my control. I also experienced a sensation of slipping away into my meditations.

Well, to say the least, it kind of spooked me and I stopped for a while, until I bought your book and it reminded me of all the information I had forgotten. I practice what you preach every day of my life. I'm a firm believer in mind power as I have witnessed the benefits of faith and positive thinking. It has brought me much good fortune and riches of the soul...but what of my meditation techniques? Am I dabbling in something I shouldn't?

Canada

A Each person must decide for themselves whether what they are doing is "too much" or "going too far." Some people would be ecstatic to get the results you mention, while others feel spooked. Are you "dabbling" in something you shouldn't? Absolutely not. Everything about us is holy and sacred and for us to explore. It shouldn't surprise you or any student of mind powers that, as Shakespeare said, "There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of by mere mortal men." We are just begging to unlock the doors to incredible perceptions, experiences and powers. Trust your own judgment on this.


Q

In mid May I had a very large ulcer (size of a NZ 20 cent coin) appear on the side of my tongue, I was unable to talk and eat, and had great difficulty in swallowing. Two courses of antibiotics later the ulcer disappeared, leaving me with a numbness on the end of my tongue and parts of my mouth. The rest of the mouth was very tender. This has continued for 3 months now. I have always have taken vitamins and am now unable to take any, as they make me feel grotty.

I do have a large goal, which is achievable in 12-18 months. I feel calm about the goal as I know it will be achieved. Are you able to give an explanation of why my mouth is the way it is? I have always been healthy and fit. I have had tests with the medical profession and they inform me that I am otherwise healthy.

Ashburton, NZ

A

Even the healthiest of us gets sick sometimes. Why does this happen? It's life. Sometimes the body needs to purge itself. Sometimes we need reminders as to how precious our health is. We tend to take it for granted when nothing is wrong and then when something like this happens we stop and appreciate how great everyday health is to us. Sometimes there are mysteries about our life and body that we don't understand.

My advice is don't fight it. Accept it as a process that is happening to you now, will have its time with you, and then will leave. Do your affirmations. (A great one is: "Every day in every way I'm getting better and better.") Visualize your tongue the way you want it to be and then let the healing energy cure you. I would also suggest listening to my Health and Healing tape, as well as the 60-day program contained in the Healing Yourself tape. I wish you a quick recovery.


Q

I am feeling a problem that I have no weight in my speech. Nobody pays any attention to my words. This happens most of the time I am with my colleagues. I feel too shy to give them an answer in humour. Why does this happen? Sometimes they appreciate me when I give a good comment or answer or a talk. But this doesn't happen every time.

Is there any way I'll be able to give a good impression of my personality to them, and that my speech could carry better weight?

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When we feel shy or intimidated we become self-conscious in expressing our opinions. As a result we often don't express ourselves the way we would like to. Then we get the feedback that others do not respect or appreciate what we have to say. One thing feeds on another and we find ourselves either trying too hard or saying very little.

I would focus on the times that I do express myself well. Acknowledge yourself often when you do. Don't beat yourself up with your thoughts when you don't do well. Accept the fact that sometimes you will be appreciated and sometimes not. Create visualizations seeing yourself doing well. Get your affirmations working for you. If you continue to do this each day, gradually you will find yourself speaking well, with people appreciating what you have to say.


Q

I have really strong negative feelings towards another and it haunts me. I don't think that I can just pluck these feelings out because they are so strong. How can I rid myself of them?

New Zealand

A

he first thing to recognize is that these feelings are created within you and are having a detrimental effect upon you. While I don't suggest that people go around Pollyanna-like, loving every person they meet, your e-mail says it all when you write, "it haunts me."

I would suggest two approaches:

Firstly: Read the Past Topic of the Month Eliminating Negatives and use these techniques every time you find yourself thinking negatively about that other person.

Secondly, spend several minutes each day disciplining your mind to think of some positive qualities about that person. You might say they don't have any positive qualities but that's not true. Every person has positive and negative qualities. Nobody is one hundred percent bad or good. By disciplining your mind to spend several minutes thinking of their good qualities, you take away the immense psychic charge that has haunted you.

It works wonders, and while you won't end up loving and respecting the other person, at least those thoughts won't have power over you. Your thoughts are your responsibility.