Monthly Mind Power Questions & Answers

A Any time you have reoccurring patterns in your life you can be assured that there is a subconscious belief that is causing them. The question is, what is this subconscious belief and why is it there? You state that you are "attractive, successful, optimistic and confident," all qualities that should attract to you a very suitable partner. Often when patterns keep repeating themselves, we become fatalistic and come to expect what we don't want. This of course is self-fulfilling, so it is a real problem. What I would suggest is that you imprint a new belief and expectation into your subconscious. Focus on exactly what you want and make up an affirmation such as, "I attract ______ men," inserting the characteristics you want in a man. Meanwhile, as you continue to attract men you're not interested in, remind yourself that while they are not your ideal men, you are nevertheless attracting men and this is good. Enjoy the attention and use it as an acknowledging technique. Continue to practice the "expectation of the ideal partner" and it is sure to happen for you. Subconscious patterns can be replaced with new patterns using this process.

A : You do not need to practice affirmations or visualization at the same time each day. Often people will pick a certain time each day because of convenience, and also because it has the added benefit of reminding us that it is time to do our exercises, but this is a matter of personal preference.

Secondly, it is not a matter of how long you do your exercises every day, but rather that you do in fact do them every day. It is the regular persistence of daily exercises that brings the lasting results.

A Transcendental Meditation is a very simple meditation whereby one repeats a mantra to oneself over and over again. It is an excellent technique for relaxing the mind. There is no conflict in practicing Transcendental Meditation along with Mind Powers. You can certainly practice both these systems in a mutually beneficial way. And that goes not just for Transcendental Meditation, but for any other meditation, prayer, yoga, or other mental exercises that you do.

A I will be in Australia the second week in September doing publicity for my new book, The Practice of Happiness. I will not be doing any tour dates but am seriously considering picking a time and place to get together with my website readers both in Sydney and Melbourne. I'll also be in Japan for two weeks in late September, and again I'm considering a rendezvous. E-mail me and let me know if you think this is a good idea, those of you who are interested.

A First of all take the pressure off. Next time you testify start off by stating your problem; address it right up front so it doesn't worry you. Quite often it is the nervousness and the anticipation of blushing that causes it. Then if you blush it has already been addressed. Try a different approach to your problem. Rather than visualizing yourself looking normal, why not visualize yourself blushing but your being relaxed and O.K. about it. Maybe even responding with a few jokes. The more comfortable you are the less the problem will be there, so why not work on being comfortable and relaxed in these situations. I think you'll find this works well for you, and your blushing might very well decrease accordingly.

A The concept of time is one of the most difficult ones to understand. Some of the greatest thinkers - philosophers, mystics and scientists - have pondered this enigma. Einstein teaches that time is relative. Traveling at the speed of light can slow, stop and theoretically, in certain circumstances, even reverse the flow of time. Then of course, there are realms and dimensions that are beyond time and space.
While I agree with everything you say, and we are living always in what you describe as "nowness," there are certain undeniable aspects of time in our life. We live in a body on a planet where the sun rises and sets each day. You are born, grow to be an adult, and will eventually die. Because the structure of time is so ingrained in our consciousness we need to use this aspect to create change. While you can always live in "nowness," each nowness will be different from each other "nowness."
Repetition is necessary in changing beliefs because we carry baggage from one nowness to another. While theoretically we should be able to make changes instantaneously, practicality shows that with very few exceptions this is not the case. Lo and behold we discover that we are human and not perfect. But the restraints and situations we find ourselves caught in - time and space - luckily allow us to use repetition and Mind Power to create changes in our lives.

A The hardest part of doing anything is starting. Why not try just 5 minutes a day? Visualize yourself doing mind power exercises, feeling great and getting results. This should get you going. By the way most people have difficulty in actually doing the exercises. It's easier just reading the book but results only come when you practice this system daily. Good luck.

A Don't get overwhelmed by the negatives. Remember negatives only have power over you when you react to them. Relax! Get out of your situation as quickly as possible if it takes a few months, then so be it. Your accomplishments at 24 are outstanding. Begin acknowledging yourself immediately to regain your success vibration. I have recently received numerous letters like yours from people who feel they're at a standstill, looking for direction, not knowing exactly what they want from life. Sometimes what this means is that it is time to take a break, to take some time to look into yourself and your life. So here is an idea. Why not take a few years off? Reward yourself. Why not? If you cant take a few years, then how about a few months? Regroup after having fun and a good break. You have an excellent future ahead of you using Mind Powers.

A This Web site contains a page on eliminating negatives. Read it but most importantly practice the techniques. If you combine these techniques with the principles of mind power, negatives will have little effect on you.

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A Think of the analogy of a captain on the bridge of a ship guiding the vessel through a storm. Each of our lives will have storms, setbacks, obstacles and trials. Some will be minor and quite inconsequential. Others will shake us to our core. During these times, Mind Power is not only important, it is a safety net that will catch us no matter what happens. While we are in these situations, it often appears it will never end, but they always do give way to something new and different. So navigate yourself through this storm, Captain, and smooth sailing and sunny skies will appear.

A Getting lost on the way is part of the process. If accessing the subconscious was so easy, we would all have ready access to it. This would be wonderful, but it is not the case. The subconscious can be reached and accessed by repetition using the three steps I outline in the chapter "The Subconscious," in Mind Power Into the 21st Century. While it can take time before you get your first response, repetition guarantees you will have results.

Another interesting feature of contacting the subconscious is that, once a connection has been established and you hear the "inner voice," it will come regularly. Be patient and diligent in seeking out this exciting part of you.

A First, congratulations on your new discovery and practice of mind power. It is wonderful to discover it while you are still young.

Your question about "counting the chicks before the egg is hatched," is a good one. However, mind power is using images in your mind to influence and direct future outcomes. It is an inner mental practice that you do for a very short time, five or ten minutes a day, and then you let go of it. You are not actually pretending or deluding yourself that "the chickens have hatched." In reality you know and understand what you are doing. You are using your mind to "help the outcome." And it does help, in the most miraculous ways . Welcome to the science.

A I'm so glad that this website is providing you with insights. That's why I created it and regularly update it and continue to do monthly topics and questions and answers. If you are determined to find your purpose in life and evolve spiritually, nothing can keep it from you. Keep up your determination.

Now regarding your questions. There are very few things that can't be changed using Mind Power. Act on the assumption that all you desire will be achieved. If any area seems resistant to change, and this can happen, there are reasons and they will be revealed to you.

Secondly, so called nightmares and recurring dreams are really your subconscious mind trying to get your attention. You're not listening, so they keep coming back and becoming more and more dramatic. You will only get rid of them when you listen to what they are trying to tell you. Next time one of these dreams happens, write it down in complete detail and then begin to decipher its message using the techniques in the chapter on dreams in Mindpower into the 21st Century. If you're determined to understand what is trying to reveal itself to you, it will be revealed. Don't fear these dreams. Something very important is being told to you.

A You will become whatever you consistently think about. Lack of confidence and the inability to communicate with others are easily rectified by daily application of your thoughts. Have a clear image of yourself being confident and communicating well. Use the powerful techniques of visualization and affirmations daily until these images become imprinted into your subconscious. As philosopher James Allen said, "A new life is but a new mind." Read and practice everything that is contained on this website and you will have what you desire.

A You must always use discretion when your Mind Power involves another person. Each of us has our own free will, and you cannot impose your will on another even if you want to. If the relationship is not meant to be and the other party is opposed to it, no amount of Mind Power will make it happen. However, not all situations are so black and white, and very often if the other party is undecided or indifferent, Mind Power can definitely help to make it happen. Trust your intuition in doing what "feels right," and always act from the ethical attitude that what is going to happen will be the best for all parties.

A I think it is absolute rubbish. Having said that, if you do choose to believe that "bad things start happening," that can indeed attract bad things. My thirty-year experience with working with Mind Power allows me to state with total conviction and authority that when you start changing deepest-held beliefs, positive things happen.

A After writing five books, releasing numerous CDs and touring the world fifteen times over a twenty-five-year teaching career, I am presently on a two-year sabbatical that ends in December of this year. There is much that has been revealed to me in this "listening" period, and I look forward to coming back to teaching and writing. I will let all my students and followers of this web site know my plans as soon as I know them myself, but I can tell you now that 2005 promises to be a very prolific year.

A After writing five books, releasing numerous CDs and touring the world fifteen times over a twenty-five-year teaching career, I am presently on a two-year sabbatical that ends in December of this year. There is much that has been revealed to me in this "listening" period, and I look forward to coming back to teaching and writing. I will let all my students and followers of this web site know my plans as soon as I know them myself, but I can tell you now that 2005 promises to be a very prolific year.

A Yours is a common question with those new to the practice of Mind Power. Discovering your ability to manifest and create in your life, you want to do everything at once. Unfortunately you can't. You need to prioritize your goals and work on the ones that are most important to you at this point in your life. Having said that, there is nothing stopping you from having a general visualization or affirmation that includes "all aspects of your life." Also, one of the benefits of practicing Mind Power is that there is what I call a "spillover" effect. Often in working with one area of your life you see improvements in other areas as well. It is like a tide that lifts all boats. So begin your daily practice and design a program that can rotate your priorities, so you cover everything in a one-year period. I would also suggest the CD "Setting Up a Mind Power Program."

A Motivation comes from a belief that Mind Power works, and that doing the exercises will have a positive benefit. Unless you believe this, why would you waste your time? You join the 90-day club by doing a Mind Power program of at least 20 minutes, consisting of three or four Mind Power techniques in each session, for ninety days in a row without missing a day. An excellent CD to help you do this is "Setting up a Mind Power Program," available on this web site.

A Let me answer your first and fourth questions first, as they are similar questions and have the same answer.

Both fear and worry are examples of the mind focusing on what you don't want to happen to you. You could say they are Mind Power in reverse. There is a very simple maxim in Mind Power and that is: When you know what it is that you don't want to happen to you then ... don't think those thoughts. A lazy undisciplined mind will easily fall into the trap of fear and worry. The Mind Power student, on the other hand, realizes that both fear and worry are completely counterproductive and cause problems both internally and externally to the one thinking them. So when you catch yourself fearing and worrying, change your thoughts, focusing on a positive outcome that is the exact opposite of the fear and worry. It takes practice, but once you're in the habit of doing this, fear and worry will have no power over you.

Your second and third questions, "How to fill your mind with positive affirmations," have both been covered in previous monthly topics. There are over a hundred topics in our databank of previous monthly topics. It will take you only several minutes to review the topic titles and choose the areas you wish to learn from.

This is also a reminder to all readers: Access the past monthly topics there is immense wisdom and teaching here for all of you.