Overwhelmed!

I really need to go back and edit previous posts. Part of my search was to find out how to use the Law of Attraction (assuming it was useable at all) to find direction in one's search for the life you desire. I need to tie the fear factor, the 'busy-ness' of life, and the slowness of the process together.

And it IS slow! At times I wonder if the whole thing really works. I feel that I'm still on a treadmill.
However, I have learned something: A reference was made to a book Heaven is For Real, in which a young boy was put into an induced coma for medical reasons. Following his recovery, he refered back to things he had 'experienced' in 'heaven'. Many of these things were very detailed, and convinced his family to write the book. Of lesser importance was the fact that in Heaven there was no one very old, most likely only in their late teens or twenties. This supports my theory that in Heaven we'll all be in our 20's because inside our bodies, regardless of age, the majority of people I know 'FEEL' that age.

Here's my wrap-up. As this was being discussed, I looked at several of the younger guys in the group and I thought as follows: Even though years may separate us, we're really not much different. We want many of the same things (they may not know it yet!). And on a given day we might even want the same thing: but
 1.) if they get want they want - they'll think it is natural, deserved, entitled -  and may waste it!
but
2.) if I get what I want, I'll know it was won the hard way - and is to be treasured.

That is why I have to keep working at this. My eye is still on the PRIZE.

FEARBUSTERS! (2) steps to remove fear.

It‘s not easy to avoid absorbing these constant negative messages, especially when you

seem to be surrounded by endless examples of them every day.  However, there are a few things you can do to minimize the impact they have on your life.

1). Limit your exposure to news broadcasts; especially when they always seem to pertain to frightening events that are beyond your control... Listening to this fear programming only makes you feel more vulnerable. Certainly you can stay informed about world events but it is advisable to seek independent, unbiased news sources and then immediately start shifting your focus to something less fearsome. I haven’t watched a major news channel nightly news broadcast since 1992, and neither I nor the world have felt it a loss.

2). Gain strength by remembering that most of the things you fear will never come to pass. In fact, when you remember that giving your attention to anything only makes it seem bigger and more intimidating, you can see the wisdom in being more discerning about the things you think about. . Spend time each day thinking about the people you love, happy memories, and the great experiences that may be waiting just around the corner for you. It may not make the scary possibilities go away completely but it will lighten your mood, leave you feeling happier and less fearful.

3). Go outside. Natural settings like parks, forests, beaches, gardens, or even your own back yard are virtual treasure troves of positive feelings. Sitting quietly or strolling slowly as you gaze around at all of the beauty and abundance of nature can have a powerful restorative effect on your mind, body and spirit. Walk the dog, pet the cat, actually listen to the birds.

4). Use the What’s the Worst Thing that Could Happen? (Dale Carnegie Technique)

Fear often gets out of control because you worry about terrible consequences that may result, when those consequences may not be as bad as you think initially.  For example, you may find yourself in the grip of an anxiety attack when you think about doing something new, such as speaking in front of a group of people.

Writer and lecturer Dale Carnegie taught a powerful method to deal with these types of fears:

Ask yourself, ―What is the worst thing that could happen?‖  Using the public speaking example, you might answer, “I could make a fool of myself; the audience would laugh at me; I’d be so embarrassed and ashamed.”  Although these consequences wouldn‘t be fun to experience, you could certainly handle them if they did occur, right?  Accept the worst possible consequences you think could happen, and then decide to move forward anyway.  This technique can be incredibly empowering because you reduce the size and magnitude of your fear by realizing that you can handle the things from which you would otherwise shy away.

Conclusion?

Fear is an obstacle that can be overcome.

FEARBUSTERS! (1) knowing the source of your fear.

It‘s important to note that all of these fears are most often groundless. They are merely a perception that things could go wrong but that doesn‘t mean they will. Let’s explore the  ways that fear can be effectively released from your mind, emotions, and body. When you know how to release the fear, you simply handle it as you would any minor obstacle and then continue on your way to creating the best life you possibly can.

Review my post on Quantum Physics and Personal Achievement, Part 4. There, I offered a simplistic and somewhat sarcastic view of the world. One in which turning you into a “programmed’ individual is the goal of the educational system and media. In fact, one only has to turn to the nightly news, the cable news networks, or the newspaper headlines to see that ‘fear’, disaster, turmoil, etc. are the featured stories.  Worries about the economy, political upheaval, the ‘end times’, permeate much of our discussion.

Most of us have a set of unique fears that relate to our own lives, like concerns about loved ones, financial worries and so on; but many of the above are universal fears – or perhaps you might call them collective fears that are communicated to us through our environment. These fears often relate to situations and events that leave us feeling vulnerable and defenseless, such as worldwide 'pandemics', 'terrorist' attacks, economic and financial crises, and so on.

Not only do we see and hear constant references to these frightening scenarios in the media and from the people around us... but some would say that the energy of collective fears also seeps into the very fabric of our reality (the...quantum field). We can actually absorb this fear energy as we go about our daily lives - even if we don‘t pay attention to the media hype and mass hysteria.

Have you ever felt nervous, edgy, tense, or vulnerable for no apparent reason? Even when everything in your own life was going fine, you may still have been affected by these collective fears and felt uncomfortable as a result.

Next post: FEARBUSTERS! 2  steps to remove fear.