The Book Behind "The Secret"

How often does one idea excite the whole planet? Every two thousand years or so? Sometimes things impact our thoughts in just such a profound way. That’s exactly what Rhonda Byrne’s "The Secret" has done. First released as a movie and then followed with a book, "The Secret" has radically changed many people’s lives already, and the phenomenon continues to grow.

There was one little note at the very start about getting "a glimpse of a great secret." I didn’t pay much consideration to that. Then I heard some people talking the other day about the book that gave her that glimpse! The book was written over 100 years ago and, like the purloined letter, has been available for you and me ever since. Bob Proctor, a guru in "The Secret," says it has been motivating him for over 30 years.

I got a copy of this self help book and started going over it, and I’m learning lots of new things from it! This book was written in the dawn of the "New Age" movement, when positive thinking and quantum physics were just starting to bring science and philosophy (including religion and spirituality) closer together.

One of the profound themes in this self help book is that it is our imperative to experience wealth in our lives| Although we hear many comments about spiritual abundance, many people still think it is the opposite of material prosperity. In this book we learn that if we learn how to think in a "certain way" we will learn to work with the "formative substance of the universe" to create spiritual riches in our lives.

Here are some of the chapters in this book:

The Right To Be Rich
The First Principle
How Riches Come To You
Thinking In The Certain Way
How To Use The Will
Efficient Action
The Impression Of Increase

Here are some of the precious gems from this book:

"No man" or woman "can rise to his greatest possible height in talent or soul development unless he has plenty of money; for to unfold the soul and to develop talent he must have many things to use, and he cannot have these things unless he has money to buy them with."

"It is the desire of God that you should get rich. He wants you to get rich because he can express himself better through you if you have plenty of things to use in giving him expression. He can live more in you if you have unlimited command of the means of life."

Would you like a copy of this self help book? This book is in the public domain and you can get a copy at no charge at http://HolisticHealthHotline.com/secret/. Learn the truth from "The Secret" that we create our reality.

P.S. Remember, this is not idle fantasy or unproven thoughts.Quantum physics tells us that events are modified by the observer. Learn to be the observer who bends the formative substance of the universe to your will!

The Secret Self Esteem Affirmations

Self esteem affirmations are a good,amazing,helpful tool for,an amazing way of, a great tool for heightening,exploding your self esteem,self worth,confidence,self worth and construct,start a life you can truly be proud of.

If you are like most people,many folks,most folks,many people, you’ve been having trouble,been challenged with building self esteem for quite a long time and are looking to to move into a new place of feeling wonderful and enjoying life more. Self self esteem,self worth,confidence,self worth affirmations are the easiest tool for,an amazing way of, a great tool for getting there.

What are self self esteem,self worth,confidence,self worth affirmations?

Affirmations for any area,in and of themselves are simply sentences written in present tense which are meant to give you a tool for,an amazing way of, a great tool for focusing on the things which are important to you in a repeating way.

Using several visualization processes you can actually start changing the way you feel about yourself faster than most other methods out there.

The secret Power of your Brain:

Your brain is the most powerful machine known in the universe – this 5 pound mush inside your head has more potential inside it than most people allow themselves to understand.

Affirmations are a good,amazing,helpful tool which leverages the power of the brain and help in the technique,tool for,an amazing way of, a great tool for building self esteem in an easy step by step way.

Where to begin with self esteem affirmations:

There are hundreds,millions, hundreds of thousands of materials all over the web regarding using self esteem affirmations. Actually it can get very confusing at times because every other person believes he has the best tool for,an amazing way of, a great tool for using them.

They do not!

There is not only one tool for,an amazing way of, a great tool for using affirmations and you should find the one best suited for you.

How can you know it’s the best technique,way for you?

You start seeing manifestations after 30 days which is the minimal time it takes the brain to start creating habitual changes.

Conclusion:

If you have,are looking to more,having trouble with low self esteem and are searching for a good,amazing,helpful way to boost your self esteem,self worth,confidence,self worth then you should check out how to use self esteem affirmations today.

Motivation and visualization as methods for new beginning

Things in life can’t be always purple, maybe that is the whole point of being alive - things change. Sometimes you feel like you rule the world, like everything is going so smooth and there is some secret power that helps you to achieve everything, to be at the right place at the right time, to say the right words, to get the right things, but some times occur things that stager your world and you feel like you are incapable to do anything. That could be a divorce, lost of a family member, sacking from work, or some personal distraction that influence on your everyday life. In these moments the key thing is the motivation. It is the first step that could move you one step forward and we are not talking about hoping that something will happen but about making things happen. The point is to rediscover your motivation and the fundamental makeover games will start.

- First you should do is to make a recapitulation of your vision. Point is to figure out where you want to be and what is it that you want in your life. Try to visualize your dream life, envisioning details as many as possible. That way you will get a feel for what you truly desire.

- After this, try to write down your visions so you’ll make them stronger. While doing that focus on things that you really like, not on the things that you don’t like. Select a chart that works for you - map or a brainstorm cloud, to be able to process this information after writing it down.

- Make a review of you current goals; are they in a relation to your dream life? If they are not, revise them, develop them in the loving way and remember that they are effective only if they drive you toward the future you desire.

- Leaving reminders, posters or note cards around you, with you goals written down, is addition to the idea of visualization of your dreams and is essential to developing the motivation to see them through to realisation.

- If people around you are making you to fell depressed, to feel incapable for doing big things or depreciate you, put aside of your life. Surround your self with positive people that care about you, motivate you, cheer you on and support you and your goals.

- Constantly remind yourself why do you want these specific goals? Visualize your dream again and again, with all the tiny details. On every ‘why’ you’ll get more ‘how’ and the things will find their way to realisation. That way you will make detailed action plan of achievable steps, and every next step will fill you up with more energy to move on!

- Mental diet is much worth than any other diet that you take in your life. Get rid of thoughts and messages that keep you down, change them with positive. Constantly "feed" yourself with thoughts that rejuvenate your spirit. Also avoid letting obstacles from your past prevent you from pursuing your new passion and purpose.

Developing a Personal Development Plan

What exactly is a personal development plan? It is not some secret mysterious schedule; it is merely a guide for you to follow to get yourself from where you are right now, to where you want to be in the future. That means, basically, that your personal development plan is your roadmap.

If you are going to go on a journey like this, you want to ensure you know where you are starting and where you are going. What better way to get that roadmap than to draw it out yourself! This gives you a custom personal development plan suited perfectly to you and your personality... but where do you begin?

Where am I?

First, take your inventory and make a list that outlines where you are right now in your life. Having this down is critical because you cannot start a journey anywhere if you do not first know exactly where you are at and how many miles there are to the finish. Include whatever aspects of your life that you want your personal development plan to cover.... personally, professionally and even physically.

For example: If you are Single and lonely and want to develop more fulfilling relationships, then put Single and lonely in your list.
Long Term List

Then determine exactly where you want to be in the longer period. Go out at least one if not five years. Again, customize as appropriate for you whether your goals may be better relationships, more money and better health. Someone else may simply need one or two of these, or perhaps something different altogether. This is your life and your individual journey. What you want to improve will fit within your beliefs and core values and no one else's.

Following on from the top example of being Single and lonely, you might put for a long term goal of five years that you would like to be married to a wonderful partner.

Short Term List

Next, determine what short term achievements will help you enroute to your personally important long term goals. What progress would you like to make on all these fronts in say, six months. Short-term goals are what you will focus on day to day. They are the easily attainable steps that you begin your journey with, in order to make it possible to find your way to your desired long term outcome.

Continuing with the example of Single and lonely, your short term goals might include something like ‘meeting 3 new potential partners this month’.

Action Steps

Now that you have both your short list and long term list compiled, breath for a minute! Then put together a list of actions that will help you to achieve the outcomes on your short term list. Brainstorm lots of options and have a bit of fun with this. It’s great if you can identify some steps you can take that will be easily attainable for you. Then you’ll see daily or weekly progress, and you’ll feel some quick gratification. As you see your steps toward a small goal reaping rewards, you’ll appreciate that your larger goal is achievable. Lather, rinse and then repeat until you have covered the basic short-term goals and you can see you are well on the way to your long term goals.

Again, carrying on with the Single and lonely example, your list of options to achieve your short term goal (ie. to meet 3 new potential partners this month) might include things like: join an online dating website; ask friends if they know anyone to introduce you to; look for singles functions in your area and sign up to attend.

Helpful Resources

Do you have all the resources you will need to meet your personal development plan within your allotted time frame? Often there are challenges, obstacles, setbacks and difficulties along the way to your goals. These personal challenges are often some of the reasons you have not yet mastered your goals! While you are developing your personal development plan is the best time to identify what these challenges might be in your case. By planning for them now, you can best prepare to face them and manage.

Using the Single and lonely example, if you are a very shy person who does not like to speak with new people, this would be a challenge given your goal. Resources for you could include; books on gaining confidence; joining a public speaking group to help you develop the skills to more comfortably socialize; life coaching to increase self esteem and self empowerment.
Finally

Choose a mentor, someone who has achieved what you want to achieve. This could be a friend or colleague, but keep in mind that it does not have to be. You can glean a lot of insight and information from famous mentors as well by reading their books or signing up for a seminar.

Bottom line is, once you have created your personal development plan, you have your roadmap to get you where you want to go. Honor your hearts desire and the direction you want to go in your life. Act on your plan and develop your most fulfilling life possible!

7 Steps To Effective Communication That Gets Results

Communication is everything in business and in all of our relationships. Honestly, how else would people communicate? In order to enjoy an agreeable business and personal discussion, the communication level has to be excellent. How does one communicate effectively? Simply put, say what you mean, say it clearly, and say it with respect.

Step 1: Establish Trust
Some people naturally distrust other people, because they do not know what the other one is thinking. Therefore, the sooner that you come out and say what you want, the sooner you can begin establishing trust. If you sense that someone is especially apprehensive, then you could go try and reassure him or her that you are not a threat. As you can guess, this doesn’t always work, so don’t waste time trying to change someone’s mind. Instead, continue being cordial and ethical and hope that your professionalism and consistency eventually wins them over – assuming you want to win them over. There are some you may not want as clients or even associates.

Step 2: Speak Clearly and Concisely
Speaking clearly can sometimes be a problem since not everyone actually takes the time to improve in diction or word usage. For the best results, try practicing speaking in front of a mirror and recording yourself for playback. The last prerequisite is respect. Never disrespect someone that you just met. First impressions never really go away, so make an effort to present yourself as a confident and respectful business associate. If all you have to say is, "Blah," don’t say "Blah, Blah."

Step 3: Recognize Problems in Communication
What are some of the most common barriers in effective communication? For starters, there is language, or word usage. One cannot always assume that what sounds benevolent to you would strike others the same way. People can easily misinterpret or even distort a statement’s original meaning. It is wise to avoid saying anything questionable that might confuse a listener, or inadvertently provoke a negative reaction. Sarcasm and humor can also be difficult to get across. Humor should be fairly obvious and nothing too droll, or else one could easily take offense to a flippant statement.

Step 4: Learn How to Use Tone and Body Language Together
In trying to improve your own communication, beware of a defensive posture or negative voice inflection. Once a person goes on the defensive, the conversation tends to spiral into oblivion. Make sure that you use a friendly and welcoming posture, with open arms and a smile. If you sense yourself taking on defensive gestures or even resorting to a defensive tone (perhaps provoked by the other person) then eliminate those telling signs. Don’t let emotion overpower good judgment. In fact, the misreading of body language and tone of voice is one of the most common problems in the break down of communication. Even if you are saying something agreeable, if you show physical signs to the contrary, your message and your honesty will come under suspicion. Remember that negative and positive body language comes across in any language and in any circumstances.

Step 5: Never Assume Anything
Assumptions are another common problem, whether they are self-fulfilled assumptions or merely assuming that others see things in the exact same way that you do. Never assume—the fact of the matter is that most people do not see things they way that you do, nor do they have the same feelings as you do. The less you assume, the better. This falls under the category of making sure that your communication is always clear.

Step 6: Recognize Communication Issues caused by Technology
With the advent of new technologies also come new technology-related barriers in communication. Sometimes messages can be misunderstood because of cell phone static. Additionally, when communicating by phone it is common for people to use selective hearing (hearing what they want to hear), which can add to the problem. Other technology based communication problems might result from lost phone messages or ambiguous email messages. Lastly, remember that this form of impersonal communication usually doesn’t allow for non-verbal clues, although virtual conferencing is an ever-increasing trend.

Other communication problems may result from keeping biases and stereotyping groups of individuals based on their race, sex, nationality, age or religion. Remember that nothing is universally true of any kind of person; every man or woman should be given the chance to prove him or herself based on efficient work. What cannot be denied however is that with more diversity in the office comes the possibility of major cultural differences and personality clashes. Sensitivity training has helped many in this regard.

Step 7: Learn How to Talk Business
If you are trying to get someone to open up then try using open-ended questions rather than yes or no interrogations. When reviewing your own tactful manner analyze how you approach people. Do you bully them with close-ended questions or do you ask them in a positive manner how the both of you can make necessary changes to get a project, for example, moving more efficiently?

The more effective you can be with your communication the more successful you will be – personally and professionally. Communication can be extremely powerful in helping you or it can hurt you. Apply any or all of the seven steps mentioned above and set goals around enhancing your communication.

From "Hobby" To "Business"

"Any path is only a path and there is no affront to oneself or to others, in dropping it if that is what your heart tells you." —Carlos Castaneda

Hobbies are those interests we pursue, and those passions we find along life’s path. Sometimes it’s a lifelong interest. Other times, it’s something we stumble across and begin to explore or develop, or something a friend or acquaintance introduces to us. But what happens when breeding goldfish suddenly becomes more than a hobby, when you become known as a source of quality goldfish for other goldfish aficionados? Then you’ve reached that point in the road where hobby meets business.

When you are able to make money while doing your hobby — something you love, are interested in, have expertise in — it’s a good indication that maybe you’ve found yourself a business.

What are some things you should consider first? Is it a good idea to turn every hobby into a business? What if you love building furniture, and people say they’re willing to pay you to do it, but you think you might get sick of it if it becomes mere work, a day to day job? The key is to carefully consider doing this as full-time business. If you think you won’t get sick of your hobby, and then go for it. What have you got to lose? You have demonstrated you have individual gifts and personal passion to build furniture and now just need to turn this into a business.

So what are some things to look for in a situation like this? Firstly, a hobby-turned-business should, at the very least, pay for itself. If you are selling paintings, you want to make enough not only to pay for your supplies used, but also to buy more (and paying for the time and labour you put in is also nice.) Some paintings are worth more than others because of the talent, skill, and time invested, not just the material or subject matter. So keep that in mind when creating your pay scale, and be realistic. For example, paying someone else to do the preparation of the canvas has to be worth the time of both parties. It might be that part of your business can and should be contracted out to others. This way you can focus on what you most enjoy that which requires your gifts and skills. But, remember, you must also be willing and able to pay your co-hobbyists what their work is worth and still manage to make a profit.

Scott Says: When I first ventured out as a stage hypnotist I was willing to perform for free. After I started getting requests to perform, very quickly I had to make a choice about charging a fee for service.
Hypnotist Scott Ward Inc. is the recipient of four generations of mystic native clairvoyance and spirituality. Scott Ward travels all across North America entertaining and educating youth and adults with his positive high-energy comedy hypnosis shows, as well as his empowering educational workshops.

Appreciating Authentic Presence

Practicing gratitude and joy is one of the five key concepts that support authentic presence. The principle of giving thanks is a fine one and I've decided to officially adopt it. It is said that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated on September 8, 1565. Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada was observed on various dates throughout history. On 26 December 1941 President Franklin D Roosevelt , with the intention of giving the country and economic boost, agreed to sign a bill making the fourth Thursday in November a national holiday. I'm declaring today a day of thank-you. Celebrating worth - yours.

If it' s true that we're neurobiologically hard wired for connection and it's the ability to feel loving connection that gives purpose and meaning to our lives then what stands in the way of having a fulfilling, purposeful life? Feelings of self worth or lack of it, determine. your bank balance, the quality of your relationships, and what you feel you can or can't charge for your services. For the five key concepts to raise your self-worth and to discover the characteristics of people with a strong sense of worth ...

According to Brene Bown, it's a mixture of shame, (where shame is the fear of disconnection and a feeling of "I'm not good enough") and extreme vulnerability. Brown spent six years researching and found that people who have a strong sense of worth have a deep rooted core of love and belonging and those who struggle for it, don't.

People who have a strong sense of worth

• Have courage to tell the story of who they are (Where courage means to tell the story of who they are with a whole heart)
• Have the courage to be imperfect
• Let go of who they thought they should be in favour of being who they were
• Compassion to be kind to self and then others
• Believe that what made them vulnerable made them beautiful
• Do something where there were no guarantees
• Invest in a relationship that may or may not work out
• Fully embrace their vulnerability
• Experience connection as a result of authenticity

We numb our vulnerability. Brown reflected on American society as in debt, obese, addicted, medicated. Numbed. Are we so different here in Australia? Emotion cannot be selectively numbed, if you numb the hard feelings you also numb joy, happiness and gratitude and are therefore miserable and seeking purpose and meaning. We attempt to make every thing uncertain, certain and blame others. Where blame is a way to discharge fear and discomfort.

Raise Your Authentic Presence & Worth with 5 Key Concepts:

• Let yourself be seen deeply and vulnerably
• Love wholeheartedly
• Practice gratitude and joy - even and particularly when times are tough
• Embrace the uncertainty and develop flexibility
• Really get that YOU ARE ENOUGH.