#PowerandPurpose ~ The Law of Attraction

The law of attraction is not a new idea. It has always been here from ancient times, and people have always used it. Hunters, who painted scenes of hunting on the walls of caves thousands of years ago, used the law of attraction, as well as modern businessmen, who visualize what they wish to accomplish. 

You use it too, whenever you think, make plans or daydream.  Books on this subject started to be popular more than a hundred years ago, but the authors of these books did not use the term "the law of attraction". They called it the law of opulence, mental power, mental magic, the power of thoughts or creative visualization. It is the same law, the same power, only with a different name.

This is a most inspiring and elating idea, but inspiration and feelings of elation are not enough. You need to know what to do and how to proceed; otherwise you will get no results. You need to do more than just daydream for a t put some effort into this project and do not apply certain mental rules, you might not get results, and this can lead to disappointment, discouragement and to losing of faith in the law of attraction and the powers of the mind.

It is not enough just to visualize a goal for a few minutes, and then let doubts and disbelief fill your mind for the rest of the day.




It is not enough just to visualize a few times, and then wait for miracles to happen.

• You need to have a strong desire and motivation, and the commitment to do whatever is necessary to achieve your goal.
• You need persistence, concentration, the ability to visualize, and at least some degree of self-discipline.
• You need to learn to recognize opportunity when it appears, and to be willing and ready to take and use this opportunity.
• You need to be willing to act and take the required steps whenever needed, and not just wait for your desires to materialize from thin air or suddenly drop on you from the sky.

In order to take full advantage of the law of attraction you need to know certain rules and follow them. It is true, some people achieve great success, without knowing much or anything about it, but they intuitively use it correctly.

#PowerandPurpose ~ Purposeful Motivation

Motivation and enthusiasm manifest as desire and interest, and as a driving force that pushes to take action and pursue goals. Lack of motivation and enthusiasm denotes absence or deficiency in desire, interest and driving force.

Lack of motivation and lack of enthusiasm are two of the main reasons for failure and of living a mediocre life. People lacking in motivation and enthusiasm are usually passive, blame everything and everyone for their circumstances, and often come up with many excuses why they shouldn't or cannot do this or that. On the other hand, a motivated person is energetic and positive, takes action to improve his or her life, and does not give up when there are problems.

Lack of motivation and enthusiasm can show up everywhere, at home, at work, in relationships, in pursuing goals and in everything else. This often brings indifference, unhappiness and dissatisfaction.

What are the reasons for lack of motivation and enthusiasm?

• Lack of faith in one's abilities.
  
• Fear of failure, due to failure in the past.
  
• Low self-esteem.
  
• Lack of enough interest.
  
• Fear of what others might say.
  
• The habit of procrastination.
  
• Laziness.
  
• No awareness of the importance and usefulness of the subject or goal.
  
• The feeling or belief that there are other more important things to do.
  
• Not having the time to delve into the subject or goal.
  
• Being too stressed or nervous.
  
• Absence of enough stimuli or incentives.
  

The above mentioned reasons stifle motivation and enthusiasm, and are only excuses for not acting. However, you learn to overcome and disregard them, by becoming aware of them, acknowledging them, and understanding that you can change the programming of your mind.

Sometimes, people show short bursts of motivation or enthusiasm. They start doing something enthusiastically, but lose interest and motivation after a while, because they find it hard to sustain them.

If you wish to improve your life, you need to awaken motivation and enthusiasm. You need to realize how much you lose by their absence, and how much you gain by having them.

#PowerandPurpose ~ Being Motivated for Your Purpose

Motivation has become a popular word nowadays. There are motivational coaches and speakers, and motivational books and articles. What is it actually, and why do you need it?

Motivation is a driving force. In order to accomplish anything, you need a driving force, otherwise nothing will happen. A wish is not strong enough to make you take action. A wish is a weak desire. Only a strong desire can drive forward, to act and accomplish aims and goals.

In order to get motivated, you need to know exactly what it is that you want, to possess a strong desire, and to be willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish your goal.

More than often there is lack of motivation or only a short-lived one. How many times have you started enthusiastically a weight loss program, began a bodybuilding or aerobics training program or started to learn a foreign language, only to stop after a short while? Few people possess enough willpower and self-discipline to go through to the end with what they begin (this is one of the reasons I have written the book "Will Power and Self Discipline").

It easier to show motivation in connection with a subject that is dear to you. If you desire something, but you don't feel motivated enough to act, this means that the desire is not important enough. To be motivated to take action and do something in respect to your desire, you need to possess a really strong desire.

Motivation has much to do with the emotions and the imagination, which means that if you want to increase it, you have to work on your feelings and imagination.

Tips to increase your motivation:

1. Think, meditate and find out whether you really want to achieve your desire, and whether it is worth the effort and time.

2. Make your goal very clear. Writing it down will help.

3. Think often about your goal or desire.

4. Visualize your goal as already accomplished, and close your mind to contrary thoughts.

5. Read books or articles about the subject of your goal.

6. Read about people who have achieved success.

7. Think often about the benefits you will gain by achieving your goal.

8. Visualize, and think about how you would feel after achieving your goal.

9. Repeat positive affirmations such as: "I have the desire and inner strength to achieve my goal". Repeat this affirmation often, with faith and strong feelings.

10. Start with doing something small concerning your goal. Success in small matters leads to greater success.

Motivation is the powerful engine that moves you towards success and accomplishments in every area.

http://www.successconsciousness.com/motivation.htm

#PowerandPurpose: Be Rewarded With Honor

God's curse blights the house of the wicked, 
   but he blesses the home of the righteous.
He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder, 
   but if you're down on your luck, he's right there to help.
Wise living gets rewarded with honor; 
   stupid living gets the booby prize.


Proverbs 3:33-35

#PowerandPurpose Focus: Be Straightforward

Don't walk around with a chip on your shoulder, 
   always spoiling for a fight.
Don't try to be like those who shoulder their way through life. 
   Why be a bully?
"Why not?" you say. Because God can't stand twisted souls. 
   It's the straightforward who get his respect. 


Proverbs 3:30-32

#PowerandPurpose Focus: A Helping Hand

Never walk away from someone who deserves help; 
   your hand is God's hand for that person.
Don't tell your neighbor "Maybe some other time" 
   or "Try me tomorrow" 
   when the money's right there in your pocket.
Don't figure ways of taking advantage of your neighbor 
   when he's sitting there trusting and unsuspecting. 


Proverbs 3:27-29

#PowerandPurpose Focus: Never Walk Away

Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life; 
   don't for a minute lose sight of them.
They'll keep your soul alive and well, 
   they'll keep you fit and attractive.
You'll travel safely, 
   you'll neither tire nor trip.
You'll take afternoon naps without a worry, 
   you'll enjoy a good night's sleep.
No need to panic over alarms or surprises, 
   or predictions that doomsday's just around the corner,
Because God will be right there with you; 
   he'll keep you safe and sound. 


Proverbs 3:21-26