Mind Power

Mountains to Climb

The mountain seems unbelievably difficult to ascend at times. 

 

We all have mountains to climb and in order to gain the peak and raise the flag of conquest we must meet with many setbacks, many disheartening events, many worries and fears to be overcome before this can become a reality.

The mountain seems unbelievably difficult to ascend at times. We are often tempted to give up and to go back and perhaps continue to live in the valley where there are no difficulties to overcome. But this easy way out is not for us, for the fires of desire to overcome are strong within us, and so we push on.  

Slowly, oh so slowly at times, surrounded by darkness, by fear of a wrong step that could plunge us off into unknown dangers (and often does just that to the unwary traveler) we plod on carefully. 

Finally from afar, perhaps when a cloud is lifted, we can see our goal. We realize it is worth all the effort, all the strength we can muster to push on and reach the peak of our mountain where we can plant the flag of success and look back to see where we gradually worked up the steep slopes, ignoring the crevasses and the slippery ways and, in spite of all, going on and never giving up.  

Then we can stand proudly erect and feel the great exalted love and peace that only comes to those who seek it and eventually, through great struggle, find the top of the mountain and plant the flag of successful achievement in a life of love and peace.

Currents of Thought

Sometimes our very foundation is shattered by the blows of life, but if we are steadfast, have faith, and know within that there is a plan ...

 

Many are completely unaware of the currents of thought that color each life and bring about circumstances, favorable or unfavorable as the case may be, to each one of us. These currents of thought may be magnetized and either are of a positive nature or a negative depending upon the prevailing concept of life of the individual involved.

If we expect only the best in life and keep up this attitude under all life’s circumstances, only the best will tend to come to us, and the same, of course, is true of the negative emotions. Is it not then to our advantage to see good in every circumstance, in everything that comes our way?  

We all receive blows, disappointments, frustrations, et cetera, but these may  be just what is needed at the time to round out our ever-forming characters, to test us and see if we are strong or weak by the action of circumstance or change in the life. 

Sometimes our very foundation is shattered by the blows of life, but if we are steadfast, have faith, and know within that there is a plan, a purpose, in all that happens, then we can lift up our heads unto the hills and know that all is well.

Never Give In

We must never give in to any form of negativeness, but always keep trying and our problems will be worked out. 

 

There are in life many subtle influences that work on us at all times, making sometimes for indecision, weakness, futility, and their opposites too, strength, power and positiveness in all forms.

There are times when, as we say, the tide is out and nothing seems to go aright, while at other times it may be flood tide and all seems to break for us in all we attempt to do.  

Should we then adhere only to these specific times to do what we feel is what needs to be done, or wait until we feel the tides with us? No, our own mind will often prevail and throw off the adverse powers if we are strong enough in our desires to make the will work for us in spite of obstacles put in our path.  

We must never give in to any form of negativeness, but always keep trying and our problems will be worked out. It may be at times more difficult than at another time, nevertheless we should not let that or anything else deter us from our objective. 

We should be masters of self and that is what all are working towards no matter what he or she may think to the contrary.   

We can and we must keep going no matter what happens so that we can win the battle over self and triumph over adversity, using it only as a stepping stone to our goal. We have much to gain and nothing to lose by this attitude so keep going, lift up your eyes unto the stars and know that you can win.

Think Correctly

Think correctly and you will automatically act correctly.

 

All who now manifest on this earth plane of expression in life have lived before and, of course, since there is no death, have always lived for all was, is and ever shall be.

We are not put here to live lives of idleness and luxury, but to grow spiritually and to become more aware of the possibilities of life. We must, in spite of obstacles that are ever present, push on in life growing and ever trying to vibrate on a higher plane of expression.

Earth life is likened to a kindergarten as to the other planes of expression. As we become more enlightened we become aware that this must be so. All are even now on differing planes of thought mentally and that, after all, is the way we truly live for it is only in the mental that we can express in the physical plane of life.   

We think, therefore we are. First thought, then action and, of course, reaction for each action too is creative and brings other actions into being. 

Like the stone thrown into the pool, the circles ever widen and go on and on expressing -- an example to us of what we start in the world of thought and action.

Think correctly and you will automatically act correctly. 

Expect the Best

We get what we expect, so only expect the best and at the same time work too toward that goal.

 

As a man thinketh in his heart so is he and it cannot be otherwise for, in truth, this is a mental world. All now in manifestation has come from thought -- someone’s thought. We think therefore we are. And so we go on in the life always expressing our thoughts, and although we think that they are ours alone and not seen or expressed, they are always influencing us and those who come in contact with us.

What we constantly hold in thought eventually is expressed in the life in some manner. Therefore we must weed out all negative thoughts whenever they enter the mind, keeping only to the positive thoughts whether we can feel them at the time or not. Eventually we will feel the thought if it is constantly held in the mind.  

Now this is no easy task we know, but the result is so much to be desired, so wonderful for us, it fairly staggers the imagination at the accomplishments possible if we hold to this truth.  

We are all gifted in some way and practice makes perfect. Our desires will become manifest if they are held to and all negation eliminated. 

We get what we expect, so only expect the best and at the same time work too toward that goal. With this combination you cannot lose.

Mind Power

The mind power of most people remains untapped, like a mine containing diamonds in a vein yet unreached. 

 

The mind power of most people remains untapped, like a mine containing diamonds in a vein yet unreached. We do not reach these treasures easily for they must be earned, must be worked for because in no other way can they be attained.  

Once we have even a glimpse of the wealth of power they can bring to us, we will not rest until they are obtained, and yet we cannot struggle too hard for them. We must become truly quiet within in order to get to the depth of the mine of the mind. 

Then when we suddenly, or following a long period of quiet times, finally arrive where we can tap this rich vein of the spirit, we know we have arrived. There is then no doubt, no fears, for all becomes clear, lucid and we can read the thoughts of others and see and diagnose their ills. 

Indeed there are no secrets, no thing that will not yield itself to this hidden God-power so much desired, so much sought for by those who are truly wise. “Seek and ye shall find. Ask and it will be opened unto you.” Admonitions, yes, and we seldom take them to heart and truly believe them as we should.

Deep quiet pools of thought yield rich treasure.

Replace Fear

 

Feeling is all. Words are nothing. If we fear a thing, it becomes fearful to us. Saying it is not so does not at all change the picture.

 

Merely to say “I can” and to have no real feeling behind it is an empty gesture that means nothing. 

In order to accomplish what our desires tell us we should, we must have the feeling, a strong feeling that it is possible and that, given time, it will be done unto us.  

Feeling is all. Words are nothing. If we fear a thing, it becomes fearful to us. Saying it is not so does not at all change the picture. However, if we acquire a new feeling, [a] new thought about it and overcome our former fear, that is quite another thing. 

Change in that direction must occur or we still have the feeling of fear, of unrest, insecurity or whatever may be troublesome to us. We must root it out of our consciousness entirely if we are to succeed.  

This is really hard when we have held onto an idea tenaciously so that it has become reality to us. Whether or not it is a true idea or has truth in it, it remains true for us until we are able, by change of thought and consequent action, to remove it from our ken.  

Replace all the old fear thoughts, the insecure, not self-reliant ideas that somehow do come into our minds. It is a constant battle of overcoming, but we will win if we persist.

Growth

We are ever building, ever changing our auras into either the positive or the negative ...

 

It is harder to open the door of our thoughts to the positive good than it seems to be to open it to the negative fear thoughts that are ever ready to enter into our consciousness.  

It takes greater effort to see through the negative, to only see the positive good in all things, in all situations and in everyone. It is true wisdom, however, to do just this for only in this way can we overcome evil and gain our true desires. We are ever building, ever changing our auras into either the positive or the negative or, as in most cases, a combination of both with, I’m afraid, the negative having the upper hand.  

We look upon ourselves as pawns of destiny or fate but, in truth, we are our own fate and because we decree it for ourselves we must need it in order to strengthen our minds. It seems strange perhaps to say that some must need error in order to grow, but actually it is true because only in this way will some eventually see the light and grow in wisdom, shedding finally their old ways of error.  

Growth is inevitable, but it all takes time and much patience and constantly being on the alert to try to eliminate as much as possible that which is negative and therefore destructive to the entity.  

Life is a constant striving towards an ideal.

Reflections

We constantly reflect what we are, and see in others what we look for.  

 

As you look out at the world through the windows of the soul, what do you see? Is it good, or is it bad or just indifferent? What you see, of course, is but a reflection of the inner condition of the indwelling soul. We constantly reflect what we are, and see in others what we look for.  

Naturally there are exceptions, for often we find antagonism in others that should not be there for it is unmerited, and yet, there it is. We should, in a case like that, simply ignore it and see only what we would like to see. In that way we help actually to bring about the desired condition rather than add more antagonism to the already charged atmosphere.

We all know by this time that thoughts are felt and those we constantly hold in our aura are there to confound us. Often if not positive and good they react to our detriment.  

We cannot be too careful in weeding out these undesirables and substitute thoughts of good, positive, vibrant helpfulness. It is certainly worth every effort on our part to do just this and it will take our constant watchfulness to accomplish this feat. 

Everything worthwhile takes patient, constant effort and real work to bring about what we so earnestly desire in our lives, but we must keep trying and, in trying, we are bound to succeed.

True Feelings

We are the sum and substance of, not exactly our thoughts but, our true feelings. 

 

We are the sum and substance of, not exactly our thoughts but, our true feelings. Of course, thoughts are important and those we hold constantly do become convictions and then we feel differently, if they are thoughts that differ from those we have hitherto held. Changing these thoughts into feelings or, I should say, consciously trying to do this requires steady conscientious work with a capital W.   

All success in every venture depends on work in a given direction and changing our insecure, self-conscious, immature feelings into those with more power, more personality of a positive nature requires patience and real perseverance.  

There will be stumbling blocks on the road, there will be times of self-doubt, but if you will keep the end result in view and know that everything is possible to God and therefore through this power of God to man, you will win and become that which you so earnestly desire.  

You must make a start at some point so why not now? Give it all you have and know with God’s help you will succeed. The road may not be as long or as hard as anticipated. Often this is so. Our fears are often founded on thin air and when worked over are dissipated like so much fog. 

Act and then feeling will follow. Believe and it is so.