Last year I mentioned that a search of Amazon yielded some 1,500 books on the topic of the law of attraction.

And with so many books written on this method of change you would think that everybody would have the relationships they want, the income they want and the level of health that they want.

But as we all know this is not the case.

Now of course there are many people who are not aware of this concept. But I am talking about the people who have bought the books, have listened to the CDs and watched the videos.

Why is it not working for so many of these people?

It seems to me that with so many books on the subject that there must be something happening that causes this law not to work. So I wrote a lot about the law of attraction and how our world view affects how well this law will work in our lives.

I want to continue that discussion this year because it seems to me that a fundamental yet simple shift in our world view will generate amazingly positive results.

What do Words have to do with it?

The law of attraction basically says that whatever we hold in our thoughts will become manifested.

Now that is a very straight forward concept. And I believe that all the books can be summed up in a single sentence – “You are what you think and your world is what you think it is”.

What is so frustrating to me is that for everyone that knows this “law” why aren’t they rich, vibrantly healthy and in great relationships. I know I am repeating myself about this frustration but I want everyone to have the life they want and deserve.

Since I am not a mind reader I have to listen to the words that people use to understand their thoughts and mental processes.

What I have found is that there are many words that we use that demonstrate to me that our thoughts are not always geared to self fulfillment.

So let’s use an example.

I speak with a client and they tell me how they are diligently applying the law of attraction to increase their business income. They describe how they make affirmation lists and how they meditate on seeing their business grow.

Here is how they might describe what they do.

“I wake in the morning and the first thing I do is try to visualize how I want the day to go. I try and set my intentions so that all of the good things I want will come to me. Several times during the day I take a few minutes and try to bring into focus the things that I want to happen. I even take some time out of the day and try and meditate so that I can make full use of the law of attraction.”

When I listen to my client describe what they do my mind is drawn to their use of the word “try”.

I believe that there are a number of “killer words” that show our underlying thought processes.

When I hear someone use the word “try” it says to me that even though they are doing what the books say to do, their underlying belief is that it will not work.

Because in my mind the word “try” means an unsuccessful attempt. Or in other words, they believe that their work at change will really fail.

So their efforts are doomed from the start.

What to do?

As this year progresses I will write on each of the “killer words” that I find limits our progress. I have worked with many clients in identifying the limiting words used most often in their speech.

Once identified, simply becoming aware of this usage and then eliminating these words has produced amazing positive changes.

So to start I would encourage everyone to look at the words that they use and see how many times you use the word “try”.

If you find that you are simply not able to eliminate this word from your vocabulary there may be some underlying energetic bloc k that needs to be worked with.

If there is an energetic block feel free to contact me and we can discuss how best to proceed.

One of the main categories on my blog is “spiritual growth”.

Obviously I think it is an important topic.

I have written numerous articles on the topic and in the podcast section I have meditations designed to help in that area.

I thought I would take this post and explore a number of websites that offer exercises to help with spiritual growth.

What Other Blogs are Saying

One approach to spiritual growth is through the age old tradition of Yoga. There are many styles of Yoga and each claim to be the way.

As with all paths there are many ways and the reason there are many different schools is because the world is filled with many different personalities. We chose a path based in large part on whether it fits our personality or not.

That being said, Yoga schools generally follow the broad outline of the Eight Fold Path.

The following website offers a good summary of the basic principals behind the Yogic exercises for spiritual growth.

Lifestyle: Exercises – “Sivananda” « YOGI LONDON

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In terms of a very simple breathing exercise the following article covers all the bases. The exercise is very easy to do and can form the basis of an advanced breathing routine. Besides the explanation in the article there is a nice question and answer section at the end.

The Importance Of Breathing Exercises

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Another exercise for spiritual growth is a retreat. Retreats can take on many forms and are based on spiritual practices whether religious or sectarian.

One form of retreat that is popular is a retreat into silence and meditation and prayer. The following article has a religious foundation but is a nice introduction to a retreat into silence.

Spiritual Exercises (1) | Schola Affectus

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“The Exercises are the fountain of your spirituality….. but they are also a gift that the Spirit of the Lord has made to the entire Church: it is for you to continue to make it a precious and efficacious instrument for spiritual growth …

The above sites are just a small sampling of what can be found. You do not have to join a cult or follow a guru or join a religious order to move along the path of spiritual growth.

The exercises are simple to do. But difficult to do consistently over time.

The goal of all of these exercises is to be able to look for “the kingdom of heaven within”. And then to be able to bring that knowledge back out into your life in the world.

In my last article I was talking about whether the Law of Attraction really works. And the answer that I put forth was that it works or does not work depending on your world view.

I said that if your world view does not allow for the existence of what you are working on then you will have very poor success using the LOA for manifestation.

In that article I gave the classic example of an optimist and a pessimist looking at a glass that is half filled with water. As the examples illustrates, there are two people looking at the exact same thing and have two entirely different interpretations of what they see.

In this article I want to expand on that example to show why I think all of our worlds are personally created and that this personal creation is what make the Law of Attraction successful or not.

An Infinite Number of Worlds

In the optimist vs pessimist example it can be argued that their interpretations are really a result of different personalities rather than anything related to seeing different worlds. I would disagree, but let’s look a little further.

I want you to look at the two pictures below. Many of you may have seen them before but that’s OK. (If you want to see some more interesting pictures just do a search for “figure ground pictures”.)

Depending on how you look at the pictures, the one on the left can be seen either as a vase or two male profiles looking at each other. The picture on the right can be seen either as a young women’s face in profile or as an old women with a large nose.

A psychologist would probably have interpretations concerning which of the pictures “popped” out first. My explanation is much broader.

My explanation says that the world is immensely complex and is made up of an infinite number of these figure ground relationships.

Look at the picture of the fabric at the top of this article. There are a number of different colored threads making up the design. I believe that if I asked 100 people what was the first colored thread that they saw I would get more than a few different answers.

That fabric has less than 20 different colored threads. What would happen if the number of possible variations jumped to 1000 or 100,000 or a million?

And let’s not forget that there are people who see the pattern running left to right and there are those that see the pattern running up and down.

What Does This Mean?

Imagine that the world is made of a figure/ground tapestry of infinite possibilities. And just like the two pictures or the simple tapestry in my illustrations your world view will be the one that “popped” out first.

And that is the world that you live in. It may be the same or it may be very different from the world that the person standing next to you lives in.

• Now suppose person “A” pops out a world from the tapestry that is all the bright colored threads and all of the bright colored opportunities and all of the bright colored relationships.
• Now suppose person “B” pops out a world from the tapestry that is all of the dark colored threads and all of the dark colored opportunities and all of the dark colored relationships.
• Now suppose that both people use the Law of Attraction to manifest a high paying job in a field they like and with people they are happy to work with.
• Now suppose that both people have studied the LOA and have equal skills in visualization and concentration. And both have a 90% ability to manifest what they want manifested.

Which person do you think will be more successful in the creation of their stated desire?

Person “A” sees a world is filled with opportunity while person “B” sees a world that has very little opportunity.

In my opinion person “A” will find that the Law of Attraction does work and person “B” will likely be disappointed and feel that the Law of Attraction does not work.

As I stated at the beginning of this article, manifesting through the Law of Attraction will only work if the world that you live in contains the raw material from which you can build your dreams.

What to Do

If you believe that the world is made of a figure/ground tapestry of infinite possibilities then the only thing to do is to “pop” out another world view.

Of course this is not that easy to do and takes a lot of dedication and patient practice.

But it can be done.

In my next article I want to discuss some methods of creating a new world view.

If you have questions about how energy healing can dramatically increase the effectiveness of the Law of Attraction feel free to contact me for a no cost evaluation.

Now how is that for a strange title for an article?

I’ll bet not many people have linked those two ideas together.  Right?

OK, so now that you are curious, exactly what do I mean by that statement?

A Bowling Example

I actually really liked to go bowling. I have not gone in many years but I remember it being tons of fun.

I liked watching the bowling ball rumble down the alley on its way to that collision with the pins.

And no matter how much I yelled at the ball or twisted my body to force the ball to go in a certain direction, once released the ball just kept going in the direction it was thrown.

There seemingly was nothing that could be done to change the direction of that bowling ball once it was set on its course.

Is That What Our Life Path is Like

On any given day we have around 15,000 thoughts go through our mind. We have 100s of decisions to make each day that clamor for our attention. Decisions such as “should I get up to go to work or hit the snooze alarm” or “should I blast my horn at the car that just cut me off” or “do I want a small or large mocha frapp”.  We are also constantly being confronted with emotional choices such as “do I get hurt by my co-workers sarcasm or just laugh it off” or “do I fully accept my partner’s statements of love and affection” or “do I act aggressively to get noticed for that promotion at work”.

When we look at all of our choices during the day, are certain actions and reactions more likely to occur then other actions?

For instance, if someone cuts you off while driving are you more likely to get angry and scream at the other driver or just ignore it and calmly keep driving.

In large part, the answer to that will be determined by how you reacted the last time you were cut off in traffic.

In fact, since we are so overwhelmed with thoughts and decisions and emotional choices on a daily basis, most of our actions and reactions become habitual. In other words, what we did the last 5 times or the last 10 times or the last 100 times will probably be what we do this time.

Why is Change Hard?

Each action, thought or emotion that we have is like a bowling ball thrown down an alley. Our reaction has a momentum and direction determined by the initial throw of that bowling ball, and this initial throw could have taken place many years ago.

In bowling, the pins are at the end of the alley and are only hit once. But in life the “pins” are constantly in the path of the ball and are “hit” every time that situation arises.

The momentum of our past actions determines the course of our present and future actions.

And that is why change is so difficult. Our actions have been set in motion in the past and we are replaying them now. And we are replaying them often without knowing the origin of our actions or the initial throw down the alley.

What to Do

The first thing to do is to realize that even though we appear to have choices in how we act, the truth is that our choices are constrained by the momentum of our past behavior.

The momentum of that bowling ball causes our actions to repeat themselves over and over again.

The next thing to do is to stop and insert a pause before your reactions. That pause can be a breath, a blink of an eye or even a mental stop sign. And during that pause we can take that instant and decide if the way we are going is the way we want to go.

In that pause the momentum of the past does not exist. In that pause we are set up to make a new throw of the ball down the alley.

In that pause we have the ability to start a new life!

If we do not take that pause we do not have freedom of choice and change become nearly impossible.

When we take that pause and break the momentum of the past then all things are possible.

Our new life waits in that pause.

Happy bowling.

It is amazing how much has been written and is being written on the Law of Attraction.

I learn new things all of the time.

I recently did a search for more information and came up with a number of interesting sites.

The following are some quotes from these sites and the site URL if you want to check them out.

We are not our thoughts.
http://sidawson.org/2009/03/you-are-not-your-thoughts-emotions-or.html

Once I understood how to harness the power of my subconscious mind, my ability to attract what I want took off like a rocket.
http://magical-lifecoaching.com/lawofattraction.html

Once a day, find some quiet time where you won’t be disturbed for about 20 minutes. Close your eyes and intensely visualize all of those things that you want in your life. Don’t just “think” about them, “feel” them. Use your imagination to see, touch, taste, smell, and hear all of those positive changes, positive people, and positive events that you want to have in your life. The more “real” these visions seem, the greater the chances are of attracting them into your reality.
http://www.more-info-on.com/law-of-attraction-tips/

If your dream or goal doesn’t inspire you then when the going gets tough you’ll give up on those dreams. So make sure that you’re really revved up about what you’re going for.
http://ianpaulmarshall.com/law-of-attraction-tips-part-one/

Know what you really want. Far too often, people will have a long list of things that they complain about. They know all too well all of the things that they do not want. Yet, they have no idea as to how they would like their life if they could have it anyway. The Law of Attraction allows us to put some thought into this and figure out what we do want and allow our actions and the Universe to manifest it for us.
http://law-of-attraction.blg1.info/law-of-attraction-practical-tips/law-of-attraction-beginner-3-simple-tips/

Surround yourself with encouraging people — Many people go through life complaining and looking at all that is wrong with the world. These people can be energy drains. A better approach is to find people who have already achieved your goals and befriend them. Look for a coach or mentor. Cut out negative influences and surround yourself with others who will support you.
http://www.secretloa.com/6-tips-overcome-failure-achieving-success/

You have to go beyond your perceptions. A lot of people are stuck with beliefs that are not empowering to them and what they want to attract. These beliefs can sneak up and sabotage you, causing you to fall far off track from what you want to see become YOUR reality.
http://secretofmind.blogspot.com/2009/11/law-of-attraction-tips-gain-clarity-to.html

The belief that you don’t know how and should know how to get something or how to make something happen inhibits the Power of the Universe, which KNOWS how. In other words, the thought that you don’t know how unconsciously narrows your focus.
http://www.lightworkersworld.com/2011/05/top-ten-powerful-law-of-attraction-tips-simple-secrets-to-attract-what-you-want-by-michael-alperstein/

Understand that you are ALWAYS “working with the energy,” 24/7. The law of attraction tells us that whatever you’re putting out there is being magnified, amplified and multiplied, so be mindful what you are thinking, saying and doing. Don’t invite anything you don’t want into your life by giving it attention. I sometimes have to remind myself, “Jon, what are you doing? Remember, you’re working with the energy right now[. Extra tip: make it a point to have fun as often as possible. That sends out a great vibe).
http://www.attractanything.com/Tips-for-Using-the-Law-of-Attraction-for-Money.html

The  next step is to see if you actually believe that statement is true. If you are saying something like, “I will make more money”, but you lie through your teeth, then no matter what, it will not happen. When you believe in something, you give yourself the confidence to pursue it, setting up the circumstances which will bring about its fulfillment. Believing is the most important step. If you don’t know whether or not you believe, just listen to your heart.
http://jhblifestyles.com/marketing-consultant/law-of-attraction-tips-5-steps-to-help-manifest-your-desires/

Let Go – In order to allow good things to come to you, you have to feel good, inside and out. Its    time to take a good look at your life and evaluate whats working and whats not for you. If you have a big source of unhappiness, it might be time to let it go to allow more room in your life for greatness.
http://www.silvamethodlife.com/7-tips-to-make-the-law-of-attraction-work-for-you-instantly

The more detailed the “picture” you have in your mind of what you want to achieve, the better. If you’re not the kind of person who can easily visualize things, write them down instead. Make what you write or imagine as detailed as possible.
http://juliebooz.com/law-of-attraction/top-5-law-of-attraction-tips/

The first step is to know what it is that you want, and clearly state it at least 3 times. By stating it 3 times, you are both clarifying the statement and committing it to memory. Next, take your statement, and turn it into a promise. For instance, if you want more money, try something like “I promise to make more money
http://ezinearticles.com/?Law-of-Attraction-Tips:-5-Steps-to-Help-Manifest-Your-Desires&id=5758485

Stop labeling yourself a “failure” — Everyone makes mistakes. The key is to learn from those mistakes rather than beat yourself up with all of the shoulda, woulda, couldas. You are not a failure. Maybe the action you took or failed to take didn’t work out — but failing is part of the learning process. Those who are most successful failed many times before they got to where they are today.
http://www.secretloa.com/6-tips-overcome-failure-achieving-success/

I have been writing a lot about clearing away negative thoughts and the power of positive thinking.

I wanted to sum up with a great find from Youtube.

Napoleon Hill is the author of the all time classic “Think and Grow Rich”.

Here are 13 videos featuring Hill talking about his philosophy. Each video is under 10 minutes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYO0ydiJG3E&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4mo0pz8oi4&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UEhYTST1cQ&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-gp3KK_9xs&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNSD5Vcvtl0&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrbDUf5AXsg&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F_KIS7UMkw&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzXXqsco_iE&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KshMNvZuCXs&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk22jDorvec&feature=player _embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93ErT_FwUww&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htJIY2KFUrE&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoAQrfAezAU&feature=player_embedded

I have had a healing practice for close to 25 years. And during this time I have worked with many 1000s of clients.

I was thinking the other day about what is a common theme for many of my clients. What is it that they come to me for and what is it that they wish to change.

And the answer that I came up with is – Why is it, my clients ask, that I am so much better at getting what I do not want then I am at getting what I do want.

My clients will say that they are aware of the Law of Attraction. They know that what they think of a lot will come to them in their lives.

They say that they do positive affirmations. They will take affirmations from books like Louise Hay and apply them to their lives.

They say that they will meditate on a regular basis and have used visualizations to see what they want to manifest in their lives.

Yet they still seem to be more expert at manifesting what they do not want then in getting what they do want.

How to Manifest Anything

There are three primary steps in the process of manifesting.

The first step is to have an exact picture of what you want. There are a number of ways to do this. You can write lists, you can do visualizations, you can set up vision boards etc…

The common element in all of these activities is that it is a mental process. You need to engage your mind to set the process in motion.

<span class=”pullquote”>The second step is the application of your will</span>. In this step you remain focused on the goal. You remain committed to the process and you maintain your vision. You continually maintain this vision and you maintain it without any doubt.

The last step in the process is the use of emotion. You can keep an exact picture of what you want for as long as you want. But if there is no emotion behind this effort then there will be very little results produced from your efforts.

Emotion is the “secret sauce” behind manifestation. Without it nothing will come into being. If there are two competing wishes being worked on, the one with the most emotion tied to it will be the one that becomes manifest.

Emotion is the Secret

If you can have a burning emotion associated with something then it will be manifested. Even if your image is not exact and your focus is not steady you will attain what you associated with strong emotion.

And that is why most people get what they do not want.

For some reason we are able to associate very strong emotions with  feelings such as anger, hate, despair, unworthy, abandonment, failure, jealousy, insecurity, fear and on and on and on …

But we do not seem to be able to sustain strong emotions around positive ideas such as success, abundance, good health, a happy family, good relationships etc…

I have seen people hold onto intense feelings of anger and rage for years. With these feelings as the focus of their attention it is no wonder that they bring negative events into their lives. And of course these negative events just fuel the feelings of anger and rage. What a downward spiral it is.

Other than from reading about the ultra successful, I have never heard anyone talk about being singularly focused with intense passion on becoming, successful or healthy or happy or whatever …

I have seen people blot out all reason while being consumed with despair.  Yet, other than reading about it, I have never seen anyone totally consumed with being healthy or happy or successful.

What to Do

The purpose of this article was to uncover the tremendous power behind negative thoughts.

We now know that the primary force behind manifesting is strong emotions. And we know that, for the most part, strong emotions are easily tied to negative thoughts.

From this knowledge I can see that there are two courses of action available. The first is to work at defusing the emotions attached to these thoughts. And the second, and I think easier, approach is to start eliminating these negative thoughts from our minds.

I have written several articles on removing negative thoughts. You can find them here, here and here.

If you find it difficult to stop negative thoughts from taking over your emotions then feel free to contact me for a no cost evaluation.

Life is not always fair and things do not always go your way.

It is important to keep a positive attitude to be able to move through the difficult times.

Below are a bunch of tips and tricks that you can use to keep a Positive Attitude.

1. Keep focused on today and let the past and future take care of themselves.

2. Be aware of your body posture. You can influence how you feel by how you stand and sit. Standing or sitting hunched over constricts your breathing and adds to feelings of despair.

3. Keeping a positive attitude is added by reading high quality books and magazines on uplifting subjects. Not only does this help but by focusing on these subjects your mind is also taken away from worrying about your troubles. And of course it is nice to get motivated.

4. Even though we are sometimes clobbered with negativity we are the ones in control of our attitude. Keep working on an uplifting and positive focus.

5. Work at looking at the newness of things. Many times we take daily life for granted. As the expression goes – stop and smell the roses.

6. Don’t forget to exercise. Besides getting into shape and making your doctor happy, exercise is a great mood elevator. In many cases much better then medication. Also exercise helps get rid of many small aches and pains. The better our bodies feel the better our outlook is.

7. Sometimes it helped to look outward. See how other people are doing. Take time to devote to others. There are many advantages to this. One advantage is that it takes your mind of your own issues. ALso the more you can be of help the more people will send you good thoughts and wishes. And there is a lot to be said for positivity coming your way.

8. Always be aware that it is your attitude that makes you feel how you feel.

9. Keep positive thoughts in your mind. You can use affirmations from popular book or biblical passages. By keeping these thoughts in mind you can help yourself through those low energy periods of time.

10. If we feel oppressed by the wants and need of others then we can see no way out. Work at being the decider of your fate.

11. Don’t sweat the small stuff.

12. Have a plan. If you are able to plan you day, week and month this will give you a direction. As you see your list being completed you will have a sense of accomplishment. This feeling will go a long way in developing a positive attitude.

13. Stop living in the past. If you live in “what might have been” you will find it hard to be happy.

14. A positive attitude is a state of mind. You have to decide you controls your mind. Is it you or is it the circumstances of your environment. The more times you can replace negative thoughts with positive ones the easier it will become.

15. Smile at people. The more times you can have a smile on your face the more positive you will be. And the happier the people around you will be.

16. Take time to sing. Even if you have a bad voice. You will feel better for it.

17. Be happy when you face challenges. The more times you can overcome them the stronger you will be. And the better your attitude will be.

18. Take time to dream of all the things you want to happen. This is a great way to recharge your batteries.

It has been very exciting writing about positive thinking. Even though I have studied and read about the subject I continually learn new things.

For instance, I was very surprised to find that on average a person has about 7500 negative thoughts per day.

Just think for a moment what that means. If every single day of our life we are being overwhelmed with negative thoughts, we are conditioning ourselves to look at the world in a very negative way.

Combining the ideas from The Law of Attraction and from “What the Bleep” it became obvious to me that not only were we seeing the world in a negative way but we are actually creating a negative world that we imprison ourselves in.

I think it is very important to understand that we are the co-creators of our world. That how we think and feel about the world will actually create our world. But I also understand that this idea can be hard to accept. And that the idea of changing negative thinking as a process to creating a better world can be seen as too abstract for any practical or immediate application.

So what I want to do in this article is take the discussion to an area that will be immediately practical in regards to 1) eliminating negative thoughts and 2) employing the power of positive thinking and positive thinking techniques.

What the Mayo Clinic Thinks

According to research done by the Mayo Clinic there are major health benefits to positive thinking.

The following is a quote from an article on the Mayo Clinic website. The full article can be found at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/positive-thinking/SR00009

Researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health. Health benefits that positive thinking may provide include:

• Increased life span
• Lower rates of depression
• Lower levels of distress
• Greater resistance to the common cold
• Better psychological and physical well-being
• Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease
• Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress

Remember, this quote is from an article written on the website of one of the top teaching and research hospitals in the world. These words are from the research of doctors and PhD researchers who are saying that positive thoughts have a beneficial effect on your health. I find that amazing and encouraging.

Here is another line from the article that I think is very interesting.

It’s unclear why people who engage in positive thinking experience these health benefits.

Just to repeat, they know that positive thinking has a positive effect on your health, but they do not know why that is the case.

However they do have a guess.

One theory is that having a positive outlook enables you to cope better with stressful situations, which reduces the harmful health effects of stress on your body. It’s also thought that positive and optimistic people tend to live healthier lifestyles — they get more physical activity, follow a healthier diet, and don’t smoke or drink alcohol in excess.

The Emoto Effect

Dr. Emoto is a Japanese researcher who has written a number of books on the effects of our words and thoughts. His approach to the process is very unique.

Although it is best to read his books to fully understand his description of his work, I can offer a brief summary.

Dr. Emoto came to the understanding that water has an “energy memory” of what it has come in contact with.

To show this, Dr. Emoto had words taped to bottles of water and let the bottles sit overnight.

Some bottles had the word “love” taped on them. Other bottles had words such as “hate”, “anger”, “gratitude”, “God” etc…

The next day Dr. Emoto froze the bottles of water. He then used a process he perfected to take pictures of the crystals from each of the water samples. Pictures of these crystals can be seen in his books or at this site online.

What Dr. Emoto found was that the crystals from the water that were labeled with the positive words such as “love”, “gratitude”, “God” etc. had well formed and beautiful crystals. While the crystals from the water labeled with the negative words such as “hate”, “anger”, “stupid” etc had distorted and deformed crystals.

He continued the experiments using different methods to transmit the words. One method was simply sending thoughts of the words to the water. Another method was to play different types of music around the water.

The results were the same. Positive words or “positive” music produced well formed and beautiful crystals while the negative produced deformed crystals.

What is the Conclusion?

I believe that Dr. Emoto’s work answers the questions the Mayo clinic had as to why positive thinking helps promote health.

We see that in Dr. Emoto’s experiments, he left the words taped to the water for a very short period of time. And even though the time frame was short he was able to clearly show how the different words affected the water crystals.

We send positive or negative words to the water in the cells of our body 24/7/365 and for decades at a time. If you constantly send negative words and thoughts into your body, then following the logic of the Emoto experiments, we would expect the cells of the body to become malformed. And we can call this malformation by another word – disease.

And if you are a positive thinker, you are constantly sending positive thoughts into your body. These positive thoughts then cause the cells to be well formed and beautiful. And we can call this well formed state – vibrant health.

So now we have two groups of people. One group has for decades sent negative words and thoughts into their bodies and the other group has sent positive words and thoughts into their bodies for the same period of time.

I know which group I want to belong to. Which group do you want to belong to?

PS – If you want to see if you have any blocks to letting go of negative thoughts I suggest contacting me for a no cost evaluation or a money back guaranteed energy clearing and balancing session.

I recently wrote an article on positive thinking where I asked a question about the possibility of changing our lives through the way we think and what would be the benefit of positive thinking.

I quoted a study that said we thought over 7,500 negative thoughts per day and I wondered how we could possibly create a happy and abundant life with this mindset.

And following the reasoning in “The Secret” and the ideas behind the “Law of Attraction” all we would be able to do, with all of these negative thoughts, is have a life filled with negativity and hardship.

In that article I gave some tips on how to deal with those negative thoughts. And in this article I wanted to talk about the life that is possible and additionally the power of positive thinking.

How Can We Construct the Life that We Want?

The fleeting moment of the present is the dividing line between a past that we cannot change and a future that we can build to look however we want it to look.

A favorite DVD of mine is “What the Bleep do We Know”. This came out in 2004 and became an instant hit among thinkers who are looking for a way to blend the rational of science with mysticism of new age thought.

I would highly recommend looking at some free excerpts of this DVD that are on line and then buying the DVD to watch the whole 2 hour presentation. You will be glad that you did.

As a one line summary of What the Bleep do We Know, the DVD says that everything exists as potential and only comes into form by our observation and interaction.

What that means to me is that no matter where I stand I am at the leading edge of a new future, a future that I can build in any way that I like.

If, as I stand on this edge I use the same thoughts, emotions and ideas as I always have used, then the future will be exactly the same as the past.

But if I can work hard at eliminating those 7500 negative thoughts per day, and I can hold onto a new view of a world that I want, then the future will be anything I can conceive it to be.

Now this way of approaching change is different than the normal use of affirmations. You know the ones that say, “I am wealthy” or “I am in a great relationship” or “I am at my ideal weight”.

I use affirmations all of the time, but the issue I see with this approach is that most people do not believe in the affirmations, even as they say them. And the reason for this disbelief is that to come to an understanding of the affirmations we need to look to the past. And it is our past shortcomings that make us feel that these affirmations are not attainable.

Now the power of the approach I am talking about in this article centers on the fact that we do not have to look anywhere but to the future. By acknowledging the past for what it is, we can build a new future out of the never ending potential that exists in this unformed future.

So in my mind, having a positive thinking attitude and armed with the power of positive thinking, I can have, do or be anything that I want.

And I find that very exciting.

I also know that this can be difficult to visualize and to do. I know that I have done a lot of energetic clearing work to come to an understanding and acceptance of this process. Feel free to give me a call if you would like to do some energy clearing to become more aligned with this method.