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March 4, 2010

Why Isn’t Personal Growth Working For You? (Answer These 3 Questions First)

iStock_000002953129XSmallI just got back from hearing a speech by Michael Beckwith, at his Agape Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. The energy and passion at Agape never fails to impress me. Today Beckwith talked about getting into a state of “Flow” or “Allowing”.

The idea he put out was this…

Our natural state is that of a co-creator of the Universe we live in. We have the power and ability to make out thoughts our reality. That’s not so hard to understand. So then… why is it that we still falter and struggle with our goals and dreams?

The Top Reason Personal Growth Doesn’t Work For Most People

The answer is “resistance”.

This resistance comes from worry, fear, negative emotions and thoughts that cause us to move away from our natural state of flow.

And this is why no matter what practices some people adhere to when it comes to the Law of Attraction, most people just get small or trivial results. They have the right mindset and they understand the whole concept of “thoughts become reality”, yet they still can’t seem to successfully apply “thought manifestation” into all areas of their life permanently.

I’m included in this too. There have been times where I thought I had found my panacea, my cure-all technique to achieving my goals, but just like a novelty buy, the feeling of joy wears off. The feeling fades and I’m back to square one.

I was out of “flow” or a state of “allowing.”

So Rituals, Goal Setting, Vision Boards, Affirmations etc Isn’t Enough?

So what’s the underlying reason “personal growth”, “Law of Attraction”, “positive thinking”, “goal setting”, “vision boards” or whatever-you-want-to-call-it isn’t working for you? Is there a reason why a billion-dollar industry dedicated to helping you is still failing to live up to its promise? What are we missing here?

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m a strong believer in the Law of Attraction and it’s something I apply to my daily life. I also firmly believe that my thoughts become my reality. But in order for the Law of Attraction to work, I must be open to receiving FIRST. Again, you can call it what you like. “Open to receiving”, “receiving from the Universe”, “synchronicities”, or “eliminating doubts/negative beliefs”. Esther Hicks calls it the Art of Allowing. Point being, you need to be open and willing to accept the gifts that you desire before you can attract it.

And Wayne Dyer sums it up perfectly:

We do not attract what we want, we attract who we are.

So, it’s not that you’ve failed in positive thinking. It’s just that you might be having some trouble with allowing or receiving.

How Do You PERMANENTLY Get Into Your State Of Allowing/Receiving?

But before I can help you get into a state of allowing/receiving, I need to understand the roadblocks you’re facing… so I need you to answer 3 questions.

So Here Are My 3 Questions For You:

1. What are you trying to manifest now?

2. What tools or practices are you using to achieve this? (eg: Goal setting, affirmations, Law of Attraction, vision boards, meditation etc)

3. Are you 100% confident you are doing everything you can to make it work, or do you still have some doubts?

I want to know what it is that you do to get the things you want or desire. What are your rituals or practices? What has helped and what hasn’t helped? What doubts do you have? Let me know.

Stay Tuned For The Next Step (But First I Need Your Feedback Before I Can Release It)

Just drop a comment with your answers to the above three questions, share your experiences, and I’ll get in touch with you soon.

I can’t wait to read your comments :-)

PS: Hint: I’ll be releasing soon an interview with a very special intuitive medium and energy healer who has done over 10,000 personal consultations. She’s happy to help FinerMinds readers open their energy into a state of allowing/receiving. But for her to help, she needs to get to know you first. That’s why I really need you to share how you feel and your personal experiences first.

March 12, 2010

The Book Of Understanding By Osho — Day 45 Of The PhilosophersNotes Challenge

Morning PhilosophersNotes Tribe! Today we’ll be studying The Book of Understanding by Osho.

The Book of Understanding by Osho

The Book of Understanding by Osho“I don’t teach the middle way, I teach the total way. Then a balance comes of its own accord and then that balance has tremendous beauty and grace.”

~ Osho from The Book of Understanding

From Brian: “Osho. Powerful dood

Attempting to capture his essence in a 6-page PDF is almost laughable, but, that’s why you pay me the big bucks, so… :)

If you haven’t read any Osho yet, his Book of Understanding is a great place to start. My copy is basically one long underline with flurries of asterisks and dog eared pages. I trust you’ll dig the gems I’ve mined in this Note!”

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And as always, what’s your BIGGEST Aha! moment from this Note and how are you going to implement the wisdom from today into your life? Drop a comment and let the discussions roll!And twitter users, don’t forget the #50days :)

Also, because lots of people are joining in on the Challenge a few days late and in case you miss a day or two, check out this page » We’ve listed every Note that will be discussed (on which day) along with links to the discussion posts.Can’t wait to get the discussion going on today’s Note.

Talk to you guys tomorrow and if you haven’t got your 100 PhilosophersNotes yet, you can grab them here »

March 10, 2010

Pathways To Bliss By Joseph Campbell — Day 43 Of The PhilosophersNotes Challenge

Today we’ll be studying Pathways to Bliss by Joseph Campbell.

Pathways to Bliss by Joseph Campbell

Pathways To Bliss by Joseph Campbell“Your bliss can guide you to that transcendent mystery, because bliss is the welling up of the energy of the transcendent wisdom within you.”

~ Joseph Campbell from Pathways to Bliss

Some words from Brian: “This is the third Note I’ve created on Joseph Campbell. As I mention in the others (see Notes on A Joseph Campbell Companion and The Power of Myth), Campbell sits in the Granddaddy slot in my spiritual family tree. I hart Grandpa Joe. :)

This book is from the collected works series New World Library and the Joseph Campbell Foundation are assembling. The prose and the presentation are stunningly beautiful.

If you haven’t explored Campbell and his hero’s journey yet, get on it! I trust you’ll enjoy my Notes on this gem, _Pathways to Bliss_—which provides some Big Ideas on applying the power of myth to transforming our modern lives.”

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And as always, what’s your BIGGEST Aha! moment from this Note and how are you going to implement the wisdom from today into your life? Drop a comment and let the discussions roll!And twitter users, don’t forget the #50days :)

Also, because lots of people are joining in on the Challenge a few days late and in case you miss a day or two, check out this page » We’ve listed every Note that will be discussed (on which day) along with links to the discussion posts.Can’t wait to get the discussion going on today’s Note.

Talk to you guys tomorrow and if you haven’t got your 100 PhilosophersNotes yet, you can grab them here »

March 9, 2010

Psycho-Cybernetics By Maxwell Maltz — Day 42 Of The PhilosophersNotes Challenge

Happy Thursday! Today we’ll be doing Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz.

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz“Creative striving for a goal that is important to you as a result of your own deep-felt needs, aspirations and talents (and not the symbols which the “Joneses” expect you to display) brings happiness as well as success because you will be functioning as you were meant to function. Man is by nature a goal-striving being. And because man is “built that way” he is not happy unless he is functioning the way he was made to function—as a goal-striver. Thus true success and true happiness not only go together but each enhances the other.”

~ Maxwell Maltz from Psycho-Cybernetics

Some words from Brian:

Maxwell Maltz rocks. A former plastic surgeon who saw some of his patients change completely after their surgeries and others not at all and realized that it was their SELF-IMAGE that created their reality.

This book is all about giving your self-image a (face) lift by understanding how important it is to set goals and rock it.

You will love this Note. For sure.

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And as always, what’s your BIGGEST Aha! moment from this Note and how are you going to implement the wisdom from today into your life? Drop a comment and let the discussions roll!And twitter users, don’t forget the #50days :)

Also, because lots of people are joining in on the Challenge a few days late and in case you miss a day or two, check out this page » We’ve listed every Note that will be discussed (on which day) along with links to the discussion posts.Can’t wait to get the discussion going on today’s Note.

Talk to you guys tomorrow and if you haven’t got your 100 PhilosophersNotes yet, you can grab them here »

March 8, 2010

The MindValley Headquarters! Hot Enough To Rival Google’s Office

On Feb 1 2010, after 7 years of running our office from bedrooms, Starbucks, the back of a warehouse, and cramped apartments, we finally moved into a brand new designer office in the best location in the city.

I can’t describe it in words, but I’ve made a little video for you guys. Not only will you see our new stunning office but also the people behind FinerMinds and MindValley. (P.S. They’re awesome.)

Check out this video. I think it’ll put a smile on your face :-)

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Money, And The Law Of Attraction By Esther And Jerry Hicks — Day 41 Of The PhilosophersNotes Challenge

Happy Monday, PhilosophersNotes Tribe! Today we’ll be studying Money, and the Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks.

Money, and the Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks

Money, and the Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks“If you are a student of Deliberate Creation, if you want to consciously create your own reality, if you desire control of your own life experience, if you want to fulfill your reason for being, then your understanding of these prevalent topics—money and the Law of Attraction—will serve you enormously well.”

~ Esther and Jerry Hicks from Money, and the Law of Attraction

Some words from Brian:

Shortage of time is not your problem. Shortage of money is not your problem. Shortage of Connection to the Energy that creates worlds is at the heart of all sensations of shortage that you are experiencing.”

Wow. Well, that puts it in perspective, eh? Are you feeling a shortage in your life right now? Know, as Abraham-Hicks so beautifully says, it’s your Shortage of Connection to the Energy that creates worlds (!!!) that’s at the root of your problem.

Think about that. “The Energy that creates worlds.” It’s the same force that beats your heart and grows your hair and digests your food (AND gives you flashes of inspiration of your ideal life!) that also continues to create stars and galaxies and who knows what else at the edges of our universe.

Now, I personally don’t like to argue or fight with that force. It wins every time. :)

So, the real issue at the heart of any fear/suffering/lack you may be experiencing has NOTHING to do with a bad economy or a bad childhood or a bad hair day. It ALL has to do with you. And, specifically, with your connection to your Highest Self/Source/God/Whatever-You-Want-To-Call-It.

And, this great book is basically all about helping us align with Source and become a magnet for all things good.

In this PhilosophersNote, we’ll take a quick look at some of their great Big Ideas on how we can become that magnet and attract all the money and goodness into our lives!! :)

“If you are a student of Deliberate Creation, if you want to consciously create your own reality, if you desire control of your own life experience, if you want to fulfill your reason for being, then your understanding of these prevalent topics—money and the Law of Attraction—will serve you enormously well.

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And as always, what’s your BIGGEST Aha! moment from this Note and how are you going to implement the wisdom from today into your life? Drop a comment and let the discussions roll!And twitter users, don’t forget the #50days :)

Also, because lots of people are joining in on the Challenge a few days late and in case you miss a day or two, check out this page » We’ve listed every Note that will be discussed (on which day) along with links to the discussion posts.Can’t wait to get the discussion going on today’s Note.

Talk to you guys tomorrow and if you haven’t got your 100 PhilosophersNotes yet, you can grab them here »

March 7, 2010

Is The Internet The Biggest Source Of Spreading Enlightenment?

Internet rightsWell, Dr Hamadoun Toure, secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), seems to think so:

The right to communicate cannot be ignored… The internet is the most powerful potential source of enlightenment ever created.

And it turns out the majority of people agree with this. According to the BBC, almost 4 out of every 5 people believe the Internet is a fundamental human right.

What I want to know is what do you think? Should internet access be available for everyone and how should it be treated?

Drop a comment and check out the article below for more details. Can’t wait to read what you think :)

Internet access is ‘a fundamental right’

From the BBC

Almost four in five people around the world believe that access to the internet is a fundamental right, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests.

The survey — of more than 27,000 adults across 26 countries — found strong support for net access on both sides of the digital divide. Read the full article »

The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success By Deepak Chopra — Day 42 Of The PhilosophersNotes Challenge

Hello! Today we’ll be studying The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra.

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra“Success in life could be defined as the continued expansion of happiness and the progressive realization of worthy goals. Success is the ability to fulfill your desires with effortless ease. And yet success, including the creation of wealth, has always been considered to be a process that requires hard work, and it is often considered to be at the expense of others. We need a more spiritual approach to success and affluence, which is the abundant flow of all good things to you. With the knowledge and practice of spiritual law, we put ourselves in harmony with nature and create with carefreeness, joy, and love.”

~ Deepak Chopra from The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

Some words from Brian:

I’ll just start by saying this is one of those truly life-changing kinda books. Perhaps I should offer a warning that you shouldn’t read this book unless you are ready to transform your life! :)

On my last re-read (I’ve read it several times), I was so inspired by a heightened sense of clarity around my “Dharma”—one of the Seven Spiritual Laws—that I sold the business I was running at the time (Zaadz) within about 60 days of realizing I had a higher purpose to fulfill. Powerful.

Although a small book and a quick read, it may win the award for word-for-word most wise book out there—it’s PACKED with wisdom. (Actually, on further reflection, it DEFINITELY wins the award. If it’s not on your shelf yet, I highly recommend it!) It’s literally one big quote. If you could see my copy, you’d see that more of it is underlined and marked up than not. And, as with all of Deepak’s books, the words flow lyrically as we’re guided into a deeper sense of who we are and how we’re destined to manifest our Highest Selves.

In this PhilosophersNote, we’ll go into each of the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and I’ll point out ways I’ve applied them to my life and how YOU might be able to apply them to your life today. I think you’ll love it.

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And as always, what’s your BIGGEST Aha! moment from this Note and how are you going to implement the wisdom from today into your life? Drop a comment and let the discussions roll!And twitter users, don’t forget the #50days :)

Also, because lots of people are joining in on the Challenge a few days late and in case you miss a day or two, check out this page » We’ve listed every Note that will be discussed (on which day) along with links to the discussion posts.Can’t wait to get the discussion going on today’s Note.

Talk to you guys tomorrow and if you haven’t got your 100 PhilosophersNotes yet, you can grab them here »

March 5, 2010

Improve Your Night Life With A Little Astral Projection

Astral projectionYou might not know it but some of you may have already astral projected! Maybe while asleep or even in an intense session of meditation.

It’s all about the experience and if any of you are familiar with astral traveling, the experience can be quite the adventure. But of course, the first time can be a little scary. Especially if you don’t know what’s going on.

I came across this article written by Erin Pavlina on her first astral projection and found it pretty interesting. Check it out and let me know what you think. And please feel free to drop a comment with your own astral projection story too.

Astral Projection: My First Experience

From ErinPavlina.com

It was January 7th, 1985. On that night something amazing, frightening, and most intriguing happened to me. It was the night I had my first astral projection.

To preface this experience you should know that I was a fairly advanced lucid dreamer. I had learned how to maintain my consciousness while asleep and in a dream. I was so good at it that I could literally pre-program a dream and have it once I was asleep. My night life was a lot of fun. Read the full article »

Get Fit, Get Healthy, And Look HOT — Why Diets Fail And Yoga Works

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Before I go straight into the details of why diets fail and why yoga work, I want to introduce you to someone uber awesome and super cool. Her name is Nika Florek and she used to work at MindValley. I loved working with her but it wasn’t before long she decided to follow her passion: yoga.

So she took the leap, followed her love, and has never looked back since. And I couldn’t be happier for her :-)

Slim Yogi

Her story’s pretty cool actually. Like most people trying to get fit and lose weight, she went on the fad diets, went to the gym, but still nothing worked. And if it did, it only worked temporarily. This probably would’ve gone on for some time had it not been for a totally eye opening trip to India where she discovered her love for yoga.

I’m sure by now you’ve heard of all the buzz around yoga, but it’s for real. Just ask Nika (or look at her — she’s fit!).

That’s why she wanted me to pass on this special report to everyone at FinerMinds — to share the wisdom and truth she’s gained about weight loss. Think of it as an expose on the weight problems we all face and how you can turn your life around with yoga.

Great report and I can’t deny there are some facts in there that shock me! Especially the parts about dieting and the weight loss industry. Just click the link below to download it. You might have to do the whole “right click, click save as” thing if an automatic “Save As” window doesn’t pop up.

Click here to download The Fat Race Report: What The Weight Loss Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know »

Years after her trip to India, Nika’s still living her passion. In fact, she’s now known as the Slim Yogi because of how she’s taken yoga and transformed it into an awesome workout that targets both weight and holistic health. You can check out her site here » Awesome content on yoga and her specially developed 4-pillar Yoga System for weight loss and health.

And even if you’re not looking to lose weight but to just be healthy, I really recommend checking it out.

Here’s her page — tons of info on using yoga for weight loss and her personal story »

Who Wants A Free Hug? (Awesome Video On Spreading The Love)

You might have seen this before, but still it’s worth watching again. It doesn’t get simpler than this: free hugs.

Hugs are powerful stuff and are a quick reminder that we’re all loved and connected to each other.

Check it out:

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