The power of the human mind is undisputed; it goes back to the teachings of Aristotle, and is one of the fundamental images of humanity ? the person with the plan solving the problem, getting play in myths from Theseus to Batman. The power of mind is also a power you can harness to create the life you want.
In the last few years there has been an interesting concept called the ‘law of attraction’. This came about by the book and film called ‘The Secret’ which deals with the idea of ‘the power of mind‘. It basically says that it is our own minds which are actually manifesting what we are experiencing now. What we are thinking about and imagining will actually happen. Even if you don’t believe in it, it is true. If you consciously make an effort to change your life it will happen, if you imagine it happening first!
If you’re having a hard time believing it, here is a great example of mind power at work. Many medical research performed involves the subconscious mind and the Placebo Effect. This is where you have a couple groups that are formed from volunteers that are paid for going through the experiment. They all suffer from the same problem, but separated into 2 groups and given two different pills. One group is given the real medicine and the other is given a placebo. The best part about it is neither group knows that one of them is getting something different. Then the medical team studies the results.
For example, how many times has your alarm gone off, or you had something happen that put you in a foul mood, and you’ve said ‘Oh, great. It’s going to be one of those days?’, only to drag yourself into one bad experience after another, with each one compounding the ill will of the former? This is because the Law of Attraction and your own negative attitude are pulling bad experiences to you.
Correlation is not causation, though there are a lot of people who try to link the Law of Attraction to some quantum mechanical effect. Going too far down this line will make your head hurt, either from the quantum mechanics or from the way the terminology is being misused. Ultimately, this drives into solipsism if you look at it too deeply, and that’s not what the Law of Attraction is about.
Unfortunately it’s not as simple as it seems. Take for instance the person who wants to lose weight. You spend 24 hours a day fighting off those thoughts in your head that say, ‘Well if I only have one it will be okay.’ Eventually one of them hits home and you find yourself off your diet. It’s definitely not a fun situation, but with the proper training you can overcome these obstacles.
One thing you should keep in mind though is that you can have a goal for anything. Self-improvement is one of the best things for someone to accomplish. There is just a certain feeling you get when you shed a couple pounds, tone your body, or just change your personality. Whatever the case is for you, we always recommend trying something small in the beginning. What you’ll end up doing is taking advantage of affirmation to change your life.
Okay, let’s get started. The first thing you need to do is have a goal. However, it has to be something specific and not a vague one. The very first goal I came up with when I first started understanding the subconscious mind was to make it through the day without getting angry. You know, those slow drivers, lazy co-workers, and the kids at home who can just be exhausting after awhile, can all have their little happenings that irritate you and put you in a mood.
Some people are aware of the power of their mind; they focus on tasks, they set goals, they make lists, and they follow through them. You can see them ? they’re the ones who always seem to have a plan and who always focus on what’s around them. Everything they do is aimed at furthering that goal, and with their mind and will ruling their passions, they have a palpable air of success. This success isn’t difficult to emulate ? it’s very simple. It just requires clarity of purpose and focus.
Just remember it all happens for a reason. Maybe you just think people are rude around the area you live. Then one day you get a flat tire and can’t understand why in the world something like this would happen if you’re thinking positive. All of the sudden you come in contact with several different people who are helpful, curious, and concerned about your situation. Guess what? Your outlook on the people around you has changed all because of that flat tire.
And eventually, if you follow through, you will get that degree. You’ll have a base of knowledge that you can use to further your career, and a foundation in how to learn independently to make your future endeavors more efficient. On top of that, you’ll have ample evidence that a positive attitude and setting goals can get you anywhere in life. All of your energy focused through the Law of Attraction can be quite potent.
What it comes down to is that you can train your mind yourself, or let someone else do it for you. We recommend taking the first route and controlling your own destiny. In the end you’ll find all kinds of power within the subconscious mind. All we need to help you do right now, is get started.
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