A: The second statement, choice (b), is the one that will be most effective.

A: Whether one is doing too much with Mind Powers is always a subjective question. You yourself will know whether or not you are doing too much. While I suggest that people work on fewer, rather than twenty or thirty things, if you feel that your program is working for you, then I certainly would continue with it. Also, you don't have to worry about losing what you've achieved. If by working with Mind Powers you have had great success, as it seems that you have, then simply a daily thank you for that success is enough to keep the momentum going. And then you keep adding new goals that you wish to achieve.

As to the amount of time that you spend on the program, I suggest that you limit yourself to somewhere around a half hour a day in working with your exercises. Not to say that you can't do more than that, but what you're looking for is regular and consistent practice, and a half hour done every day for a period of three months is infinitely better than an hour or two, two or three times a week. Again you are looking for consistency. So you make the judgment call on how much or how little to work on, but if you are seeing success then most definitely you're doing something right, and I would continue with it.

A: Finding your passion is not as difficult as you suspect. Really it's a matter of letting go and trusting yourself and trusting life. Rather than thinking about what you can do for a career, look at where it is that you find enjoyable, what you get really excited about. You say that you're passionate about psychology and the power of the brain. Well, begin pursuing these activities. It is not necessary to go into the wilderness for three years as I did, although quite often doors do not open until we close other doors in our life. If you feel that a change in your life is needed, then trust the unknown. Trust confusion. Trust going out into areas where you don't know what all the answers are going to be. Working with mind powers, going to your subconscious mind, will help give the answers to you. They will come little bit by little bit. It's not necessarily that a light will be turned on automatically and you will see everything as you suspect it's going to happen to you. There are many twists and turns in discovering a career that is applicable to you.

When I first went off into the woods to pursue my mind powers, I had no idea that I was going to be teaching and writing books and making a career of it. So really it's a matter of not thinking so much career, but choosing what it is that you want to do and following it. And you will be successful. And always remember that you are never wasting your time when you are being true to yourself, honest with yourself and living day by day. You have many things that you can contribute to society just by being yourself. All the best.

A: Your thoughts as a child propelled you into a life that allowed you to travel for twelve years. I'm sure you look back at that time with fond memories. Now, ten years later, you have a family and a new life. This brings joys and responsibilities. Your concern about finding the "raw passion in my life once again," is a concern that is common with parents at different stages of fulfilling their parental duties. Especially in your case, as you had an incredibly exciting twelve years of traveling. However, you have no need for concern. Those feelings can and will return.

Each stage of our life brings new opportunities. Go within and ask your subconscious mind to guide you. One can find passion in one's life without traveling the world. Trying to replicate your previous lifestyle is not possible or appropriate at this stage. However, something else is appropriate. What is it? I don't know. But if you practice the exercises explained in the chapter "The Subconscious Mind" and trust your intuition, you will be led to it.

A: Answer to your first question: God created our mind and its powers so we are obviously meant to use them. Your religious beliefs, or lack thereof, will determine how you perceive what is happening to you. Each of us makes this basic spiritual decision for ourselves. In answer to your second question, nobody knows but yourself whether it was impulsive or following your call. But you have to go for your dream and follow your instincts. When you believe in yourself, charge off in the direction of your dreams and use your mind power, great things will undoubtedly happen.

A: Firstly, happy belated birthday. Secondly , I can't read people's minds. I'm not sure I would want to. Some things are best left private. But all of us can interpret the vibrations of others; we just have to learn to trust our instincts and feelings. What people say and what they mean are quite often different. Psychology knows and understands this well. Trust your instincts, and while you might not be right 100 percent of the time, you will be right more often than not. For example, if you don't like the feeling you're getting from somebody trying to sell you something - don't buy. Likewise if somebody is not saying the right words but you like their energy, trust that. All of us, all of the time, are sending out vibrations and receiving vibrations from others.

A: Why should you settle for second best? Why should anyone settle for second best, especially a Mind Power student? You have what I like to call "creative dissatisfaction." This is a wonderful thing - if you did not have it you might remain indefinitely in a job that was unsuitable for you. You ask whether career counseling is an option. Everything is an option. Look everywhere for answers, especially within yourself. This month's topic, "Follow the Call," from my new book, The Practice of Happiness, will help guide you.

A: It seems like you're having quite a hard time right now, and that's certainly understandable. Losing your mother when you were eight years of age, an alcoholic father, and having just ended with a relationship that was probably very important to you, it's very easy to feel down and hurt and confused.
I also lost my mother when I was young. She drowned when I was thirteen years of age, and it was a very traumatic incident in my life. Each person goes through numerous circumstances in a life. Some will be very good, and some will be terrible.
You say that you are reading my book, Mind Power, and that's great. It's good that you have this information. Now what you need to do is practice it. Feeling angry, hurt and depressed is not going to help you, even if you have reasons to feel that way. While you should not be Pollyanna all the time and ignore the obvious feelings that are going through you, you must practice being happy, practice finding good things to think about, and start looking for new opportunities in your life.
Being only twenty years of age you have your whole life ahead of you. You have an exciting, vibrant life ahead of you if you use your mind to direct it. Don't worry. Just practice your exercises daily and life will unfold in a very wonderful way for you. I wish you all the success and I can assure you that there are many more great relationships out there for you. Have fun and keep practicing mind powers.

A: There is an old saying, "Beginning is half done." So often we spend a great deal of time and energy putting off doing the exercises, when just setting aside 10 minutes each day would get the job done. I like your expression "the wall." It often helps to face the fact that it is indeed hard to do the exercises daily. When we think it is easy, we tend to dismiss it. But when we recognize that it is in fact very difficult, it can spur us to action. Let me take it further - even harder than getting started is continuing with your exercises, week after week, month after month, long after the initial novelty of it wears off. Fitness centers know and understand this. They sell many more memberships than the club can hold, knowing most people will be enthusiastic for a week or two and then drop out. The same with mind Power - it is incredibly difficult to discipline yourself daily in the way I am proposing.
Some tips:

1. Think of it as an act of incredible accomplishment to do your exercises daily, and not something that's easy.

2. Visualize yourself being disciplined, doing your exercises daily and getting results.

3. Affirm that you are disciplined and have the desire and will to do accomplish this task.

4. Keep a daily diary, noting down when you do your exercises and when you don't, so you won't fool yourself.

A: The ninety-day club is available to every student of Mind Power. You automatically become a member by doing your Mind Power exercises every day for ninety days without missing a day. This is, however, easier said than done. More often than not people do the exercises for a few days or weeks and then get distracted and forget to do them. I picked the number 90 days because the subconscious loves repetition and responds to it. Anything repeated daily for ninety days will most definitely take an imprint on a subconscious level and begin manifesting. Often it happens earlier, but ninety days allows it to have a permanent imprint. Let me know when you've joined the club.

A: Novelist Somerset Maugham said, "It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it." Too many people settle for much less than they could have. You're in an absolutely no lose situation. You're young. You have few responsibilities. You've discovered your inner call and acted upon it. Sure it's a leap of faith, but how exciting, and, as you said, for once you feely "truly alive." Continue to trust and act upon what speaks within you and you will have a glorious and exciting life.

A: There are cycles and tides in consciousness just as there are tides of the ocean and phases of the moon. The truth is that sometimes it is easier to do the exercises than other times. The key really is the will. When your will is clear and steadfast, when your determination to succeed using Mind Power is strong, it overrides your natural tendency towards laziness. Be on fire to do the exercises. Be as excited to work out in the mental gym of the mind as a top athlete is excited to prepare for a big match. Harness your will and determination to help during the periods of low tide and laziness. Sometimes you will feel like doing the exercises and sometimes you will not, but if you only do them when you feel like it, you will not advance far. Immense power and insight come when you do the exercises even though you don't feel like doing them. Brace yourself for the challenge and do it.