Life's a game to be played

Sunday, March 28, 2010

10:24 PM

I feel in complete control, yet I'm not controlling.

I simply play the game of life, and am choosing my next step from an array of choices.

I know what I want and what makes me happy and fulfilled, so I do it.

Completely fearless.

Complete faith, in the universe, God and in myself, that my life will come about exactly as I see it in my mind.

A thought has two places. One in the mind, and one in the material/physical world.

My thoughts will manifest in my daily life, and I will live victoriously through my dreams and aspirations on the grounds in front of my step.

I will show others how to do the same.

I Feel gratitude for my opportunities, rewards and love, all about me. Everywhere. I accept no less.

I ask for signs and they come, using divine beings all around me.

In touch with my higher self, walking consciously through the acts of life.

Questioning thoughts, dismissing negative thinking.

It's a choice. Every thought that you have.

I am choosing those that enhance me, and reject those that hold me back.

I have complete control over my world, yet I'm not controlling- that's God's job to figure out the how.

Transcending the evil, and soaring above in reflection of the self- I can see all the rules.

The rules to living life. The rules to the game of life.

If followed, it's inevitable you will succeed.

The game is flawless.

Follow your heart's desire.

Don't ask how or when but rather KNOW that your desires will be had if you simply have,

FAITH in the universe around you. Ask for assistance, guidance, abundance and health and you will be helped, shown, replenished, radiantly filled with energy and life purpose. Write it down, know exactly what you want. It will come. Patience. It will come.

 
 

Life's already constructed. In the works. Patient I am. For I have faith in above, my life's already perfect.

Forever thankful.

Buried Emotions

In today's society we are infiltrated with events that spark an emotional reaction. Whether that emotion be extreme happiness such as having a new baby, ultimate sadness such as a lost loved one or perhaps rage from a horrible event- we perceive those emotions as okay to express or not okay to express based on our earlier events childhood.

 
 

What tends to happen is when certain negative occurrences take place during childhood, adolescents and even adulthood that spark a particular emotion that we do not want to identify with, we immediately deny all most connection to it, and it therefore 'scars' our inner self. From the instance of heart ache, rage or pain, we refuse to identify with these emotions and suppress these images/events inside the body. We will then rectify to ourselves that we have 'let go' of the emotion, when in reality we have pushed it so far down unconsciously that we are preventing other positive emotions from entering. These disowned feelings then become a part of our shadow.

 
 

Carl Jung describes the shadow as our dark side, the unconscious part of us that houses all the raw thoughts and desires we are shamed to admit to. This part of our psyche contains those aspects of our character that could have been formerly disapproved by society, experienced shame guilt or rage from family, friends and loved ones, or caught in a strict religious belief system; because of these aspects we were unable to acknowledge or act out at that time. So from the time we were very young, these emotions and feelings were represented as "bad", therefore hidden away not to be experienced. We committed to being "good", and kept away the "bad".

 
 

Growth is uncomfortable because you must face those "bad" and "dark" emotions, yet once you acknowledge and welcome these feelings, you can just as easily let-them-pass. Because our nature is to evolve and become ever more enlightened, the part of us that's dark will constantly try to come to light. The disowned/numbed part of us wants to be heard and accepted. If we ignore these emotions that are prevalent then they will begin to cause you physical pain, because you are manifesting physically what you do not what to express emotionally. For example Kathy Freston from Quantum healing says it clearly when she gives a glimpse into the mind-body connection. "Basically the brain says, Whoa! I can't let myself feel that rage. It threatens my identity as a good and nice person. Good and nice people do not have rage; it is unseemly and out of control. I will send a signal to the tendons and muscles in a certain section of my lower back (or shoulder, or headache etc) so that it seizes up with pain, and then I will completely forget about that nasty emotion because I will be too busy focusing on how much my back hurts and what I can do to stop it. "In her descriptive imagery, she allows us to take a peek into the internal dialogue that ensues between the body and mind all day long.

 
 

Freston also says that, "We can only begin to truly heal by connecting to these disowned feelings and let them be expressed. " Some ways to release this emotion would be to scream in a closed car, beat a pillow, curl up in a ball all day and cry, write it in a journal, as a song/poem or do work with the Sedona Method, (A technique for releasing the energy of these emotions from your body) , and much more. None of this will kill us; in fact it will heal us

 
 

Once we make peace with our demons- be they rage, anger, fear, shame or judgment etc- we become more fully integrated human beings. Those who are in touch with their feelings does not need to manifest symptoms physically because they are already paying attention to what goes on inside.

 
 

So next time your feel a pain or illness coming one, ask yourself what emotion or memory are you trying to avoid? Be inquisitive to your inner being and Ask the questions to find the answers. Know that it might be difficult to find the answer immediately because it is unconscious. But remain open to the process. Know that the answers will come when you are open to the idea of releasing your emotions. The moment you free yourself from judging your emotions and looking upon them as evil, negative or bad- is when your higher self can come to form, and you can be freed of all your old beliefs and start to choose the ones that really make you feel good!

Matter will conform to the thought change

Matter will conform to the thought change.

 
 

All thoughts are energy- energy attracts energy on the same frequency.

 
 

By having beliefs such as "I can never lose weight." You are allowing that belief to run your life.

 
 

Ask your self is this belief of never being able to lose weight 100% true. And in saying that it is 100% truth is would be that there is no way, not even a 1% chance that you COULD lose weight.

 
 

Once you realize that yes maybe there is even a 1% chance of being able to lose weight….then you have the option to choose the belief that works for you.

 
 

Either you can choose the first belief and NEVER have a chance to lose weight because you are stumping all options of doing so by repeatedly telling yourself that you cannot lose weight OR you can follow the belief that "yes I can do it, and I will lose weight" Even if it is only a 1% chance. At least you have a chance at losing weight, by choosing a more positive belief. You will begin to notice that that 'chance' becomes your reality.

 
 

You will now be running on a new 'program'. Much like a computer. A negative belief is like a virus. Not only does this virus affect your computer, but you can spread this virus to other computers and affect theirs too (these other computers are like your environment, the virus in you affects your ability to workout, eat clean etc). So by a virus that became infected in your computer, not only has it taken over your whole computer, but affects others that come in contact with it. Your beliefs of not being able to lose weight, will not only affect you, but you will tell people you can't and you won't be able to take the steps to get there because you believe that you can't. Once you rid your computer of that virus, or rid your body of that belief, you can replace it with new 'programs' to run your life the way that you want it.

 
 

From this point you can hold on to this new belief that "Yes, I can do it, I will Lose weight!" Then you will find that your life starts to open up and connect with this new belief. You can now slowly one by one be conscious of changing other inhibiting beliefs to positive ones, and see your life transforming before your eyes to the way that you have always wanted it.

 
 

Once you realize that YOU have the power to change your thoughts, you then realize that YOU have the power to rule your own life. No longer are you bound by these old beliefs that are full of old energy drawing to you the things you DO NOT WANT. Switch the beliefs to what you DO want and you will see a miracle of transformation right before your eyes.

 
 

(You can use this process of changing your negative beliefs in any area of your life such as negative relationships, money, health and much much more.)

Dyers Transformational Words

Here are seven suggestions to help you transcend ingrained ideas of self-importance. All of these are designed to help prevent you from falsely identifying with the self-important ego.

 
 

1. Stop being offended.

The behavior of others isn't a reason to be immobilized. That which offends you only weakens you. If you're looking for occasions to be offended, you'll find them at every turn. This is your ego at work convincing you that the world shouldn't be the way it is. But you can become an appreciator of life and match up with the universal Spirit of Creation. You can't reach the power of intention by being offended. By all means, act to eradicate the horrors of the world, which emanate from massive ego identification, but stay in peace. As A Course in Miracles reminds us: Peace is of God, you who are part of God are not at home except in his peace. Being is of God, you who are part of God are not at home except in his peace. Being offended creates the same destructive energy that offended you in the first place and leads to attack, counterattack, and war.

 
 

2. Let go of your need to win.

Ego loves to divide us up into winners and losers. The pursuit of winning is a surefire means to avoid conscious contact with intention. Why? Because ultimately, winning is impossible all of the time. Someone out there will be faster, luckier, younger, stronger, and smarter-and back you'll go to feeling worthless and insignificant.

 
 

You're not your winnings or your victories. You may enjoy competing, and have fun in a world where winning is everything, but you don't have to be there in your thoughts. There are no losers in a world where we all share the same energy source. All you can say on a given day is that you performed at a certain level in comparison to the levels of others on that day. But today is another day, with other competitors and new circumstances to consider. You're still the infinite presence in a body that's another day (or decade) older. Let go of needing to win by not agreeing that the opposite of winning is losing. That's ego's fear. If your body isn't performing in a winning fashion on this day, it simply doesn't matter when you aren't identifying exclusively with your ego. Be the observer, noticing and enjoying it all without needing to win a trophy. Be at peace, and match up with the energy of intention. And ironically, although you'll hardly notice it, more of those victories will show up in your life as you pursue them less.

 
 

3. Let go of your need to be right.

Ego is the source of a lot of conflict and dissension because it pushes you in the direction of making other people wrong. When you're hostile, you've disconnected from the power of intention. The creative Spirit is kind, loving, and receptive; and free of anger, resentment, or bitterness. Letting go of your need to be right in your discussions and relationships is like saying to ego, I'm not a slave to you. I want to embrace kindness, and I reject your need to be right. In fact, I'm going to offer this person a chance to feel better by saying that she's right, and thank her for pointing me in the direction of truth.

 
 

When you let go of the need to be right, you're able to strengthen your connection to the power of intention. But keep in mind that ego is a determined combatant. I've seen people end otherwise beautiful relationships by sticking to their need to be right. I urge you to let go of this ego-driven need to be right by stopping yourself in the middle of an argument and asking yourself, Do I want to be right or be happy? When you choose the happy, loving, spiritual mood, your connection to intention is strengthened. These moments ultimately expand your new connection to the power of intention. The universal Source will begin to collaborate with you in creating the life you were intended to live.

 
 

4. Let go of your need to be superior.

True nobility isn't about being better than someone else. It's about being better than you used to be. Stay focused on your growth, with a constant awareness that no one on this planet is any better than anyone else. We all emanate from the same creative life force. We all have a mission to realize our intended essence; all that we need to fulfill our destiny is available to us. None of this is possible when you see yourself as superior to others. It's an old saw, but nonetheless true: we are all equal in the eyes of God. Let go of your need to feel superior by seeing the unfolding of God in everyone. Don't assess others on the basis of their appearance, achievements, possessions, and other indices of ego. When you project feelings of superiority that's what you get back, leading to resentments and ultimately hostile feelings. These feelings become the vehicle that takes you farther away from intention. A Course in Miracles addresses this need to be special and superior: Special ness always makes comparisons. It is established by a lack seen in another, and maintained by searching for, and keeping clear in sight, all lacks it can perceive.

 
 

5. Let go of your need to have more.

The mantra of ego is more. It's never satisfied. No matter how much you achieve or acquire, your ego will insist that it isn't enough. You'll find yourself in a perpetual state of striving, and eliminate the possibility of ever arriving. Yet in reality you've already arrived, and how you choose to use this present moment of your life is your choice. Ironically, when you stop needing more, more of what you desire seems to arrive in your life. Since you're detached from the need for it, you find it easier to pass it along to others, because you realize how little you need in order to be satisfied and at peace.

 
 

The universal Source is content with itself, constantly expanding and creating new life, never trying to hold on to its creations for its own selfish means. It creates and lets go. As you let go of ego's need to have more, you unify with that Source. You create, attract to yourself, and let it go, never demanding that more come your way. As an appreciator of all that shows up, you learn the powerful lesson St.Francis of Assisi taught:"…it is in giving that we receive." By allowing abundance to flow to and through you, you match up with your Source and guarantee that this energy will continue to flow.

 
 

6. Let go of identifying yourself on the basis of your achievements.

This may be a difficult concept if you think you are your achievements. God writes all the music, God sings all the songs, God builds all the buildings, God is the source of all your achievements. I can hear your ego loudly protesting. Nevertheless, stay tuned to this idea. All emanates from Source! You and that Source are one! You're not this body and its accomplishments. You are the observer. Notice it all; and be grateful for the abilities you've accumulated. But give all the credit to the power of intention, which brought you into existence and which you're a materialized part of. The less you need to take credit for your achievements and the more connected you stay to the seven faces of intention, the more you're free to achieve, and the more will show up for you. It's when you attach yourself to those achievements and believe that you alone are doing all of those things that you leave the peace and the gratitude of your Source.

 
 

7. Let go of your reputation.

Your reputation is not located in you. It resides in the minds of others. Therefore, you have no control over it at all. If you speak to 30 people, you will have 30 reputations. Connecting to intention means listening to your heart and conducting yourself based on what your inner voice tells you is your purpose here. If you're overly concerned with how you're going to be perceived by everyone, then you've disconnected yourself from intention and allowed the opinions of others to guide you. This is your ego at work. It's an illusion that stands between you and the power of intention. There's nothing you can't do, unless you disconnect from the power source and become convinced that your purpose is to prove to others how masterful and superior you are and spend your energy attempting to win a giant reputation among other egos. Do what you do because your inner voice always connected to and grateful to your Source-so directs you. Stay on purpose, detach from outcome, and take responsibility for what does reside in you: your character. Leave your reputation for others to debate; it has nothing to do with you. Or as a book title says: What You Think of Me Is None of My Business!

 
 

 
 

Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D. is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He's the author of 30 books, has created many audio and video programs, and has appeared on thousands of television and radio shows. His books Manifest Your Destiny, Wisdom of the Ages, There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem, and the New York Times bestsellers 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace, The Power of Intention, Inspiration and Change Your Thoughts—Change Your Life have all been featured as National Public Television specials. See Wayne in his new feature length movie The Shift. Visit www.drwaynedyer.com for details.