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Educational and Inspirational Talks

July 29th, 2010 No comments

The John Assaraf video is ready for us to see here…

I hope you have been finding these conversations both educational and inspirational. I’ve watched each a couple of times, I always hear something new each time I listen.

It’s just too easy to get stuck in some kind of pre-programmed expectation that we have to settle for whatever comes our way.

If you find yourself spending more time worrying than being thankful and feeling good – you really want to see this next movie interview with John Assaraf.

Our brain keeps us alive, triggers inspiration, and allows us to navigate our way through the world every single day. The thing is, there’s even more inner power hidden away that we probably haven’t accessed yet.

I love finding out more and latest about how matter in our universe works, and our mind’s connection with that.

When you get to the page, click the large blue button top-right on that site. There are 6 pre-made mind movies for you, as a free gift. They are different to last year’s movies, if you collected those during 2009. Their mind movie creation technology has also changed.

I’ll be back again soon, with the Joe Vitale interview. Enjoy!

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Free Mind Mastery Video Series

July 26th, 2010 No comments

If you’ve ever given up on visualization or have just not seen the precise results you were looking for, you need to watch this video…

Ryan managed to pin down who I call ‘the god of visualization’ – Mr Bob Proctor and find out his biggest success secrets and the key to where effective visualization begins.

Discover Bob Proctor’s answers here

I’m sure you know Bob from the movie The Secret but what he shares in this video interview is nothing short of inspirational amazingness!

He has such an incredible way of laying it all out, it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before… he gives a whole new perspective to the Law of Attraction.

Prepare to be blown away

So…if you’re someone who has ever…

…Tried visualization for a few days but hasn’t seen results so has given up

…Or think that to see results you have to spend a few hours a day focusing on what it is you want but hey- you’re busy and there’s not always enough time in the day to get to it

…Or have put together a vision board or a Mind Movie, look at it every day but it kind of feels like you’re wasting your time as you haven’t seen any real life results and the images on it still seem so far out of reach

Here’s my answer…

Take a look at what Bob has to say and get started doing exactly what he suggests. You’ll find that this just could be the missing piece of your manifesting puzzle.

Here’s one of my favorite quotes from this video…

“Even if you don’t believe in it – do it anyway. My attitude is: if your way isn’t working, try mine. I’m doing all right. I’m healthy, happy, and I’m wealthy. I earn more money in one hour than I used to in twenty years. So I must know something. And I know that this works.” -Bob Proctor

Learn how To Multiply Your Manifesting Power

The one thing I love most about this video is that everything Bob says makes complete and utter sense.

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Changes, Personal Growth And Bob Proctor…

July 12th, 2010 No comments

In the words of Bob Proctor (you may know him from ‘The Secret’ movie), “Change is inevitable but personal growth is a choice.”

I have great news, Bob has created a special webinar for this Mondays premium members call and for the first time ever, non-members are invited.

In this brief post I have a very special and invitation only, webinar registration link for you – this is one that you’ll definitely want to choose to attend.

On Monday 12 July 8:30pm USA EST Bob Proctor Is allowing outsiders in the LIVE Six Minutes Premium Members call. The webinar could be as long as 1-1/2 hours, as Bob has a lot of material he wants to cover.

There is another surprise, waiting for you at the thank you page of the registration link.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you need time zone conversion, please go to www.timezoneconverter.com

Don’t miss this, it will be life changing. I will definitely be there. Arrive early as the webinar room only holds 1000 people. First come, first served!

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My Own 2 Lessons From Google’s 216-Page Social Media Manifesto

July 10th, 2010 No comments

Love this line… “Social networking is a means to an end. You need to understand what the end is”, and that first image in Google’s Social Media Manifesto gave me a laugh!

You are living YOUR own life, not someone else’s. You call the shots and you get to choose who you allow into your inner circle.

When participating at social connection sites, the thing is to remember what you’re about and what you want for your own life. Set a few basic guidelines for yourself personally, before being dragged around by the distractions and myriad of conversations.

You are the person who has to decide. Whether you’ll do it or toss it aside; You are the person who makes up your mind. Whether you’ll lead or will linger behind. Whether you’ll try for the goal that’s afar. Or just be contented to stay where you are. -Edgar A. Guest

The Cartesian questions can come in handy when you feel a little spun out and overwhelmed. Ask them in the order presented. After responding to each one, ask a few times over, “…and what else?” What will happen if you do ‘X’? What wont happen if you do ‘X’? What will happen if you don’t do ‘X’? What wont happen if you don’t do ‘X’?

Social media makes your connections more visible and it allows many more people into your life than you may have imagined.

You might have noticed already that you tend to have your regular conversations with a small group of people, and you can probably only keep up with a maximum of around 150 of your “friends”. This is true in social media stream and in your “real” life.

Before you write and when you’re responding to messages, consider who is your audience. Remember that, you are putting your personal friendships out there into a public space.

When someone’s character seems impossible to fathom, observe his friends. -Japanese proverb

If you don’t want your news, photos, videos, relationships or personal notes to be published on the front page of a major newspaper, on everyone’s television screens, in a memo around workplaces or seen by your mum, then count to 10 and take a deep breath… Think, before you publish your status updates on Twitter or Facebook!

Remember James Allen and his famous line, “As a man thinketh, so is he” (from As A Man Thinketh So Is He). Be sure to get your ideas straight and be clear about your purpose for delivering any message into a large, public space.

Two more lessons from Google’s 216-page Social Media Manifesto

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Next Top Spiritual Author Congratulations!

July 7th, 2010 2 comments

Wow, what a ride! Since February 2010, I had been a participant in the Next Top Spiritual Author Contest. Thank you James Twyman, Robert Evans, and Randy Davilla.

Almost 3,000 authors started in this contest at the beginning of 2010, and for the following round there were 271 authors selected from those starters. That collection of 271 books and their authors were presented an opportunity to continue through into Round 3.

I was very lucky and honored to have been one of 271 to go through to Round 2 with my book Time For My Life: 365 Stepping Stones.

Today I was on a conference call with the Round 2 participants, to hear the announcement of the Round 3 winners and… even though I was NOT SELECTED to join those 25 authors who go through to Round 3 of the contest, I am extremely proud to have played full out and to have been among the 10 percent of authors who had made it into Round 2.

I also had the pleasure of banding together with four wonderful authors and we supported each other through that second round.

Some of you might remember us from the web site that looked like this

The great news is, 2 of our band of 5 were selected to go through to Round 3 – Chris Cade and Scott Brandon Hoffman

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!

I can’t begin to tell you how much fun it was to collaborate with Chris , Scott, Farhana Dhalla and Matthew Welsh

I also would like to give a few special mentions to a few amazing friends who were there every step of the way and who supported the journey in so many incredible ways.

HUGE HUGS AND KISSES ALL ROUND…

An extra and super special thank you from me, goes to Christopher Westra. Added appreciation from me extends also to, Angela Smith, Faye Rosie (also into Round 3), David Carpenter, Patricia Schiavone and Donna Reiss.

A special thank you also goes to all the people who left comments at my Next Top Spiritual Author voting page and to all my subscribers, readers and followers who voted for Time For My Life: 365 Stepping Stones.

You have already received several very special gifts from me, yet I still wanted to thank you again from the bottom of my heart. You are extremely special people, and I know who you are! Each of you are already on a very special email list of mine after you voted and collected your gifts.

Congratulations to EVERY author who had the courage to register in this incredible contest.

Let’s get right behind those 25 winners and any author who participated, to get that collection of amazing spiritual and self growth messages out to the rest of the world!

Time to party and dance everyone.

Turn up your sound really LOUD and let’s dance!

Come and celebrate with all the Round 3 authors at the Next Top Spiritual Author Contest… (just click the X in the grey square on the right hand side, to remove the YouTube advert)


Here are the 25 authors who moved from Round 1, into Round 2 and finally through to Round 3. Wish each success with the next stage of their journey…

Miriam Evers and Howard Staples
Ezio and Michelle De Angelis
Doug De Vito
Renee Baribeau
Ted Knutz
Sandy Harper
Chris Cade
Mabel Katz
Kimberly Coots
Julia Griffin
Faye N. Rosie
Toni LaMotta
Cindy Teevens
Amanda Jayne
Linda Martella-Whitsett
Jay Speights
Barbara Schiffman and Camille Leon
Krista Kirkwood
Scott Brandon Hoffman
Cat Thompson
Elizabeth Foley
Stuart Rosen
Ana Vidal and Antoinette O’Connell
Glenn Schiffman
Cheryl Hiebert
I SEE MY FAVORITES, HOW ABOUT YOU?

And here are the four author friends with who I had the pleasure of teaming up with during the contest, as well as my own profile page…

Chris Cade
Matthew Welsh
Scott Brandon Hoffman
Thea Westra
Farhana Dhalla
THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT FUN & PARTNERSHIP!

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Traveling at the Speed of Love!

July 2nd, 2010 No comments

Join Sonia Choquette August 28th & 29th from 10.00am – 5.00pm in a two-day workshop in upgrading your life’s ride to the one you deserve; a comfortable, peaceful, creative journey with your Spirit at the wheel. Traveling at the speed of love invites you to take your power back and go for the best you can have.

In this real-life practical workshop, Sonia Choquette offers you a genuine means to a first-class upgrade in life today. Sonia is a world-renowned intuitive and spiritual teacher who specializes in helping others recognize that we are all endowed with a sixth sense that we can count on. Sonia always captures her audience with her energetic, enthusiastic and enlightened spirit.

Sonia emphasizes that using our intuition is “no longer optional.” Working with and strengthening our intuition is becoming more and more fundamental to our ability to live harmoniously with ourselves and others in the new world order. A masterful teacher committed to strengthening intuition in our daily lives, she is the best-selling author of ten books and numerous audio editions. Sonia was educated at the University of Denver and at the Sorbonne in Paris, and holds a Ph.D. in metaphysics.

This is not just another workshop….

It is a time of healing, letting go and finding the beauty with life and your spirit. Enjoy attending this two day LIFE-CHANGING EVENT while experiencing the spirit in the surroundings of healing waters, majestic mountain ranges and spiritual tribal land that Taupo New Zealand offers. During your stay in Taupo, take advantage of our special offers for accommodation at the Hilton Lake Taupo as well as the soothing healing mineral waters of Taupo DeBretts Thermal Spa Resort. This is a holiday weekend you won’t want to miss!

Visit the Sassy Red website at www.sassyred.com for additional information. Just click on the Upcoming Events tab near top of that page. Plus here is an event flyer that you can send to your New Zealand friends. :)

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The Next Top Spiritual Author Contest

June 21st, 2010 No comments

I am asking for your help to reach Round 2 in the Next Top Spiritual Author contest. There is no good reason you should help, however I have arranged for some fantastic gifts for you if you will!

After you vote, you’ll be automatically given the secret download link for some fantastic gifts, from me and my four friends.

Round 2 is almost at its end & I need you to vote for “Time For My Life” before 28 June 2010!

IMPORTANT…

I have heard that the panel also takes into account the comments left by you. If you have a little extra time, please comment too. You’ll see the comments at the bottom of the book’s voting page.

Remember, after you vote, you’ll be automatically given the secret download link for some fantastic gifts, from me and my four friends.

 Click This Link To Know More & Vote, Plus Get Your Special Gifts:

 www.budurl.com/NextTopAuthor

I’ve teamed up with four author friends and each of us give you our special collection of bonus gifts when you vote for us!

You’ll get the details about their bonus gifts after you vote for my book, or you can check out all of their gifts at a special website we created just for this exciting adventure:

www.ThankYouForVotingForUs.com (feel free to share that page with your friends)

It is OK to vote for more than one author. Even if you voted Round 1, you can and DEFINITELY SHOULD VOTE AGAIN in this new round!

Please share this at Twitter, Facebook, or your own site.

Thank you again for your magnificent support! :)

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The Dark Night of the Soul

June 16th, 2010 No comments

The Dark Night of the Soul has appeared in traditional spiritual texts, famous stories and popular movies throughout our history.

I believe it has been written about so much because it is a common experience that everyone who is committed to reaching his or her inner and outer potential must go through. It is a period of time where we learn our most difficult lessons because any flaw, inauthenticity or shadow that is holding us back must come to light so that it can be consciously released. Normally, this takes place right before we are about to have a major breakthrough or shift in our life.

A good description of this phenomenon is in the classic novel, The Alchemist, when Paulo Coelho writes,

“What you still need to know is this: before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward that dream. That’s the point at which most people give up. It’s the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one ‘dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon… ‘Every search begins with beginner’s luck. And every search ends with the victor’s being severely tested.’ The boy remembered an old proverb from his country. It said that the darkest hour of the night came just before the dawn.”

So if you are facing any sort of personal or spiritual obstacle right now, just hang in there and don’t give up. This is a challenging time for a lot of people for a lot of different reasons.

However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. If we can remain steadfast, then whatever difficulty we are facing now will eventually be seen as our greatest friend because it gave us the necessary strength to carry out our life purpose.


This guest post is brought to you by my friend Matt Welsh – and he needs your help! Please vote for him in the Next Top Spiritual Author competition by visiting www.nexttopauthor.com – you’ll even be sent several special free gifts after you vote! :)

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull meets The Da Vinci Code

June 8th, 2010 No comments

Every once in a long, long while, if you’re really lucky, you discover something wonderful – something so special that you just have to tell everyone you know about it so they can experience its wonder too.

You know it’s special because you’re sure that if you’d missed it, you’d have missed something big, something important, something you’d regret not being a part of.

Such events are rare so it’s with great pleasure that I share this with you.

What’s all this about? (Click here now if you can’t wait!)

It’s about a book. (And an unbelievable GIVE-AWAY!) A book that has captivated and inspired reviewers, readers and inspirational leaders around the globe – for proof, just read the testimonials on the web page.

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“What if…?” by Steve N. Lee is a darn good book and a terrific roller coaster thriller in its own right, but it’s far, far more than mere entertainment.

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As “What if…?” grips you, it will also inspire you and make you believe that the seemingly impossible is possible. That creating a better world – for you, me, for everyone – is not just conceivable, but easily within our grasp.

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The Real Reason Why People Upset Us – Anger Management From a Spiritual Perspective

May 31st, 2010 No comments

This guest post is brought to you by Chris Cade – and he needs your help! Please vote for him in the Next Top Spiritual Author competition by visiting http://www.ThinkWithoutTheBox.com – you’ll even get a free gift after you vote! :)


The Real Reason Why People Upset Us – Anger Management From a Spiritual Perspective
– by Chris Cade

On Facebook and Twitter I often post quotes from various people about topics I’m interested in, or that I think other people would benefit from. Recently on Facebook, I posted the following quote:

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding about ourselves” – Carl Jung

Shortly thereafter, somebody sent me the following private message about that quote: Chris – I don’t understand, can you help please?

After typing almost a complete response, I realized it was long enough to be an article… and so I decided to do exactly that – turn my answer into an article. I hope you enjoy…:)

I hope I can help… but this is a deep understanding that really takes personal exploration to understand. The simple version is: As long as somebody else’s words or actions can upset us, then that means our own enjoyment of life is dependent upon other people. Our happiness is never our own, but rather, ‘belongs’ to the people who upset us.

In order to move past this difficulty, we must choose to become self-aware… even at the most difficult times. Therefore, every time we are upset by somebody else, it would help us to ask ourselves, “Why does this upset me?” And then when we have an answer, again ask “Why does that upset me?”

The intention is to discover the root cause of why that person’s behavior upsets us.

For example, if a partner leaves their cups around all the time, we might be upset. But why? Well we say “It’s disrespectful.” Is it really? Why do we believe it’s disrespectful? We might discover that it is what one of our parents did as a child. And then we may remember all the fights our parents had over the exact same issue.

By understanding that, we then see that the real reason we are upset by our current partner leaving the cups out has nothing to do with disrespect, but instead, it is a reminder of all the past arguments from our parents.

That’s a *very* brief and limited example… and I hope that you will discover your own answers through this exploration.

Just remember from now on – every time something upsets you – just pause and ask yourself why… because you’re usually not upset because of what’s happening in the present, but because of something that happened in the past.

Another example: Your partner comes home late. You’re upset and say they’re disrespectful. But when you feel your body, you notice you feel -scared- so you ask yourself why. What you discover is that somewhere inside you, there is a fear of being abandoned… and when they come home late, it makes you worry they might be leaving you. And maybe you discover that’s because as a child you never knew when one of your parents would come home, or perhaps your parents divorced, or perhaps one parent left for a regular routine trip and never came home (died, ran away, etc).

And so you discover that your partner coming home late upsets you not because it’s disrespectful, but because you have a fear of being abandoned.

This logic is true of ALL things which upset us.

It happens to varying degrees… some smaller than others. Sometimes it’s so minor we won’t even notice it, such as us being frustrated that a little child has stepped on our toes again. Or maybe it is a huge issue, one which has come up in a relationship (personal, or professional) many many times and is never resolved.

Whatever it is, if you want to experience more peace in your life, just be like a child again… remember to ask “Why?”


This guest post is brought to you by Chris Cade – and he needs your help! Please vote for him in the Next Top Spiritual Author competition by visiting http://www.ThinkWithoutTheBox.com – you’ll even get a free gift after you vote! :)

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Believe in… Love, Gratitude, Connectivity and Purpose

May 30th, 2010 No comments

This is a guest post by my friend Angela Smith…

I believe that the four most important things to remember are love, gratitude, connectivity and purpose. And that the more we open up our hearts in gratitude, the greater connectivity we will feel.

I believe in love, that love is the power that moves us forward, transforming darkness into light. I believe that we are all one, that the pain we feel is the pain of our fragmented selves going through the birthing process, journeying to remember our soul connection. That the pain we feel is the pain brought about by holding on too tightly to what is familiar and safe, no matter how uncomfortable it may actually be for us ― the opposite of which is to surrender as we head towards the light and greater connectivity.

In truth we are all connected, it is as if we have forgotten, or that we don’t trust enough in the other (i.e. ourselves) forgetting the other are a mere reflection of our consciousness, reflecting back to us all that we are.

The reason we feel so alone is because this is where we place our attention, acting as if we are alone i.e. believing in an ‘us’ and ‘them’. When we change our operettas modem, then the loneliness and separation we choose to feel will disappear. If we think and believe that we are connected, we will indeed feel this connectivity. Simply starting by looking for proof of connectivity will heighten our awareness and bring it to our attention. A-lone-ness is a misbelieve, one that has held us captive for too long, stuck in thoughts of struggle and thoughts of I have to do it on my own.

Imagine for a moment all those people you think are against you, have offended you, or that have upset you. Now imagine that they too are equally just as offended or upset with you or with others. That’s a lot of conflicting emotion floating around, emotion that keeps us stuck in a-lone-ness. And wouldn’t we feel silly if we’d found out that at least one of those people wanted to support us, but didn’t know how to get through our barriers, that they too just wanted to feel the connection, the peace, that they too wanted rid of the pettiness, the smallness.

Imagine how different our lives will start to appear once we truly believe that we are connected, we will begin to treat others how we’d like to be treated ourselves. Many of you might say I do this already, but do we really? What about hidden resentments and expectations that lead to feelings of anger and frustration.

Treating others how we’d like to be treated means really opening up our hearts and allowing, allowing for the feeling of love to permeate our whole being until we do vibrate at the level of joy.

Perhaps a way to bring greater joy into our lives starts with the following exercise; starting with one situation that has often involved conflict is the best place to start. If you feel too vulnerable to face a particular person, how about connected in with your heart and finding one thing that you are grateful for in the other person. This opens up the connection and takes your focus off of what isn’t right, to what feels right for you. You will begin to feel and notice an inner feeling of harmony that wasn’t present before. How wonderful:)

(C) Angela Smith is a published author in the motivational arena, her work as a mentor and motivator is her passion. To impart wisdom and knowledge from experiences gleaned along the way. As a parent and mother to a eight year old son, she actively promotes a ‘positive way of being’ with children. Working and studying in the areas of communication, health and natural wellness, Angela attained a Bachelor of Arts degree completing papers in Psychology, Philosophy and Sociology. Passionate about life and seeing others fulfil their dreams, she encourages people to see their True Potential.

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The Importance of Breath

May 28th, 2010 No comments

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Getting out of the hospital after an operation to remove kidney stones was like a breath of fresh air. Yes, there was pain. Yes, there was karma clearing; and mostly, yes, I was glad to put it behind me. Beyond all of that, what actually happened was an extremely valuable lesson that I learned about the breath of fresh air that I so cherished.

My new book, The Story of Light, Through Heaven’s Gate, has a very interesting discussion about the light holding capacity of the molecules of the air, and of oxygen in particular. I have taught people to be aware of the contribution of the breath to raising their vibration on numerous occasions. I have, on these occasions, emphasized the value of consciously working with the nostrils, nasopharynx, bronchial tubes, and alveoli. Each piece of the respiratory tract contributes to the oxygenation of the body. To quote my book, “As oxygen readily assimilates light to become divine Oneness, it indeed carries the primary life force on the planet. Pranayama (yogic breathing) is essentially the b ringing of oxygen’s Oneness into the body.”

The great lesson that I learned during my hospital visit was just how significant and how immediate the respiratory tract is to the oxygenation of the body. There I was in the post-op area, about 15 minutes after recovering consciousness following the general anaesthetic that I was under. I was quite awake and conscious and definitely breathing. My breath was sometimes deep and full, and sometimes short and shallow. I was hooked up to the monitors that show heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and most interestingly oxygen saturation.

The post-op duty nurse answered my question that they like to see at least 92% oxygen saturation. Here is what happened to impress me about the awesome power of the breath, actually two breaths to be exact. At one point, my breath was shallow enough that the monitor read 89% saturation. I then thought I had better start breathing better. My next two breaths, only two, were moderately long and deep. In those two breaths, my oxygen saturation went to 94%. In five breaths, it rose to 97%, and by the twelfth breath, I was at 99%.

This was scientific proof of just how important even a single breath can be to the well being of the body, and especially to the exposure to the divine light frequencies carried by the oxygen molecule. As much as I was awed by this clear demonstration of the value of the breath, the nurse casually confirmed this phenomenon as something she sees all the time. I am sure that that would be true for any post-op nurse.

As for me, I am still in awe enough to both write this article and make a more conscious effort to make longer, deeper breaths a habit.

©Roger Joyeux April 2010. Roger is the other half of angelsandancestors. com. Check Roger’s website, www.thestoryoflight.com for more info about his newest book. Roger also looks after the website and is available to help you with your website. Call 403-225-2016, email, or visit The Story of Light

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As A Man Thinketh by James Allen

May 22nd, 2010 No comments


The book “As A Man Thinketh” by James Allen contains the statement:


Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes,
And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes
The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills,
Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills: —
He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass:
Environment is but his looking-glass.

I love those last words, “Environment is but his looking-glass”.

Recently I read or heard words to the effect that if you want to know your past then look at your current situation, and if you want to know your future then look at your present actions.

Your thoughts preclude actions that you take so it follows that if you change your thoughts then you will change your actions and therefore the things that you create for your own life. Your thoughts shape your reality.

Enjoy this free copy of James Allen’s book as well as an audio to accompany the text.

You can download it by clicking here – “As A Man Thinketh” by James Allen

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