Meditation with Raphael

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MY FAVOURITE BOOKS ON TM 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob Roth

https://amzn.to/2s2hy2M

Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E. Rosenthal M.D. :

https://amzn.to/2VgSH8X

Transcendental Meditation by Jack Forem:

https://amzn.to/2VeK1Qs

Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E Rosenthal:

https://amzn.to/2SruVoX

OTHER BOOKS I RECOMMEND:

ESSENTIALISM by Greg McKeown

https://amzn.to/2PeCQ7S

EAT THAT FROG by Brian Tracy

https://amzn.to/2vNRGKC

THE ONE THING by Gary Keller

https://amzn.to/2w4CA2y

The Power of Now By Eckhart Tolle

https://amzn.to/2P7AA2q

Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement by Tony Robbins

 https://amzn.to/2KLLpDK

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

https://amzn.to/2MFi281

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins: 

https://amzn.to/2MqP52Q

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

https://amzn.to/2yfM100

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success:

https://amzn.to/2PeefQd

Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organisation:

https://amzn.to/2Ph1ULf

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Check out the podcast :

https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZKxEM3...

I hope that you enjoy these guided meditations. We have more coming up on the channel, with more meditations but also personal development tools, breathing exercises, and more. Don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions!

This guided meditation for transcendence is brought to you for FREE. 

If you have enjoyed it and would like to buy me a coffee:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/raph

Bring your meditation to the next level with 1 on 1 online coaching. If interested, please send me an email at [email protected] 

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Come and say hello on my socials: 💌 💌 💌 💌

BLOG: https://www.raphaelreiter.com

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/raphaelreiter

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter

MY FAVOURITE BOOKS ON TM 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob Roth

https://amzn.to/2s2hy2M

Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E. Rosenthal M.D. :

https://amzn.to/2VgSH8X

Transcendental Meditation by Jack Forem:

https://amzn.to/2VeK1Qs

Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E Rosenthal:

https://amzn.to/2SruVoX

OTHER BOOKS I RECOMMEND:

ESSENTIALISM by Greg McKeown

https://amzn.to/2PeCQ7S

EAT THAT FROG by Brian Tracy

https://amzn.to/2vNRGKC

THE ONE THING by Gary Keller

https://amzn.to/2w4CA2y

The Power of Now By Eckhart Tolle

https://amzn.to/2P7AA2q

Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement by Tony Robbins

 https://amzn.to/2KLLpDK

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

https://amzn.to/2MFi281

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins: 

https://amzn.to/2MqP52Q

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

https://amzn.to/2yfM100

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success:

https://amzn.to/2PeefQd

Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organisation:

https://amzn.to/2Ph1ULf

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Check out the podcast :

https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZKxEM3...

I hope that you enjoy these guided meditations. We have more coming up on the channel, with more meditations but also personal development tools, breathing exercises, and more. Don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions!

Get your copy of the seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra here: https://amzn.to/32iPHyf

BLOG + PODCAST: https://www.raphaelreiter.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/raphaelreiter

PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/raphaelreiter

Loved the episode and want to buy me a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee/raph

Missed the previous episodes? here is the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzo5u_42BlmDByAZma5q94ws8v2Eigrv

Looking for some guided meditations? Observe and accept - Mindfulness meditations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzo5u_42BllOU0szHPeqhgFSElDkP0kY

“You have a talent that is unique in its expression, so unique that there is no one else alive on this planet that has that talent or that expression of that talent. This means that there is one thing you can do, and one way of doing it, that is better than anyone else on this entire planet” This quote is by Deepak Chopra, from his book The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success. Today, we will dig into the seventh law, which is the law of Dharma or purpose in Life. This is one of my favorite laws, and we are going to tip our toes in finding out how unique you are. He says, and I quote: "Everyone has a purpose in life… a unique gift or special talent to give others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of goals." You may not know it yet, but you have a special talent. I have a special talent. Maybe you don't know what is your special talent yet, and that is fine, but you do have something special inside of you. I may not know you personally, but you know yourself, and you know that what I am saying to you right now is true. Is it not? A big part of what we do here on this channel is to find our purpose and to expand it, and tighten that gap between who we are today and who we could be at our highest selves. Finding our vocations, our virtues, our strengths. We will continue to do so, forever, because we grow and evolve and modulate. So. What is your unique talent? Before we answer that question, let’s take a look at a few of our favorite teachers on this channel, and check out their views on that subject of dharma slash purpose slash calling slash vocation. Let’s start with my favorite, you all know who that is, Marcus Aurelius, emperor of Rome and Stoic philosopher: “Everything—a horse, a vine—is created for some duty… For what task, then, were you yourself created? A man’s true delight is to do the things he was made for.” So typical of the stoics. Before even talking about purpose, they talk about duty. Buddha puts it this way: “Your work is to discover your work, and then with all your heart, to give yourself to it.” First, discover your work. And then, when you find out, go for it 500% Let’s move on to Abraham Maslow. He says: “Musicians must make music, artists must paint, poets must write if they are to be ultimately at peace with themselves. What human beings can be, they must be. They must be true to their own nature. This need we may call self-actualization.” Krishna, in the Bhagavad Gita, says: “It is better to perform one’s own duties imperfectly than to master the duties of another. By fulfilling the obligations he is born with, a person never comes to grief”. Emerson says: "Nature arms each man with some faculty which enables him to do easily some feat impossible to any other, and thus makes him necessary to society.” Amen to that! Whatever your calling, your special talent, your purpose or vocation is, this is what makes you so valuable to society. What comes easy to you might seem impossible for another, and vice versa. Russell Simmons says: “Your purpose is to act on the resources God gives you. If God gives you a bucket of fish, you have to distribute those fish. If you don’t, they are going to rot, attract a bunch of flies, and start stinking up your soul”.

JOURNALING EXERCISE

Question 1: What is your unique talent? Dig in deep, don't be shy, write it down.

Question 2: What were you put on earth to do? Again, dig in deep, don't fool yourself, be honest, only you will read that.

Question 3: What is your unique blend of skills?

Question 4: How will you use these skills as your gift to the world?

PS before or after you’re done writing: let the community know in the comments section if you have ever felt that noting sensation within yourself, because you were not doing what you were really meant to do (ie: should sucking job maybe).

EMPOWERING AFFIRMATIONS OF THE DAY

* I live my dharma, and never the dharma of someone else

* I am unique in every way

* I have a unique set of skills that I use daily, in service to the world and to the people I love

* Never again, will I let the fish the universe hands me rot my soul

#success #Dharma #RaphaelReiter #Purpose

This guided meditation for transcendence is brought to you for FREE. 

If you have enjoyed it and would like to buy me a coffee:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/raph

Bring your meditation to the next level with 1 on 1 online coaching. If interested, please send me an email at [email protected] 

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Come and say hello on my socials: 💌 💌 💌 💌

BLOG: https://www.raphaelreiter.com

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/raphaelreiter

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter

MY FAVOURITE BOOKS ON TM 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob Roth

https://amzn.to/2s2hy2M

Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E. Rosenthal M.D. :

https://amzn.to/2VgSH8X

Transcendental Meditation by Jack Forem:

https://amzn.to/2VeK1Qs

Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E Rosenthal:

https://amzn.to/2SruVoX

OTHER BOOKS I RECOMMEND:

ESSENTIALISM by Greg McKeown

https://amzn.to/2PeCQ7S

EAT THAT FROG by Brian Tracy

https://amzn.to/2vNRGKC

THE ONE THING by Gary Keller

https://amzn.to/2w4CA2y

The Power of Now By Eckhart Tolle

https://amzn.to/2P7AA2q

Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement by Tony Robbins

 https://amzn.to/2KLLpDK

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

https://amzn.to/2MFi281

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins: 

https://amzn.to/2MqP52Q

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

https://amzn.to/2yfM100

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success:

https://amzn.to/2PeefQd

Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organisation:

https://amzn.to/2Ph1ULf

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Check out the podcast :

https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZKxEM3...

I hope that you enjoy these guided meditations. We have more coming up on the channel, with more meditations but also personal development tools, breathing exercises, and more. Don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions!

Get your copy of the seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra here: https://amzn.to/32iPHyf

BLOG + PODCAST: https://www.raphaelreiter.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/raphaelreiter

PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/raphaelreiter

Loved the episode and want to buy me a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee/raph

Missed the previous episodes? here is the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzo5u_42BlmDByAZma5q94ws8v2Eigrv

Looking for some guided meditations? Observe and accept - Mindfulness meditations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzo5u_42BllOU0szHPeqhgFSElDkP0kY

“The moment you relinquish your attachment to the result, combining one-pointed intention with detachment at the same time, you will have that which you desire.” This quote is by Deepak Chopra, from his book the seven spiritual laws of success. I highly recommend you read that book, it is very small and won’t take you more than an hour or so, but it’s packed with wisdom and it is basically a huge quote. Today, we will dig into the sixth law, which is the law of Detachment. In the description below this video, you will find the whole playlist. For now, let’s dig right in Let’s start by reading a passage from Deepak Chopra’s book “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success”. "The law of Detachment says that in order to acquire anything in the physical universe, you have to relinquish your attachment to it. This doesn’t mean that you give up the intention to create your desire. You’d not give up the intention, and you don't give up the desire. You give up your attachment to the result" I like this concept, and it is very intertwined with what we learned yesterday on the law of intention and desire right? We often get too obsessed on whether this relationship, or this job, or this new business venture is going to work. Often times, it can be paralyzing. We are so attached to the results, that we don't have the right energy to make things happen smoothly. That doesn’t mean that you should not care about what you are doing, on the contrary, it means that you need to maintain your passionate commitment to your ideas and goals and intentions and desires. Just don't be too attached to the results. The question you may ask now though, is well how do you stay motivated? How do you keep the tension? The answer is easy: by continuing on the path. By taking the next step in your plan or process. If you do that, preferably with excellence and integrity, the results will come on their own. The money will come, the love will come, whatever it is you desire. But if you focus on the results… you’ll get lost in your dream and get paralyzed by your fears. So. What do you guys think? Ready to take the next step?

JOURNALING EXERCISES

Write down in your journals, what your desires are. Choose one or 2 really important desires you have. Dreams even. Now write what the next step is that you need to take to make that desire come true. Don't worry if it will work or not. In fact, I want you to title that step PLAN A. If it doesn’t work out, don't stress. You’ll get on Plan B. If that still doesn’t work, well you have a whole alphabet. Focus on the next step, not on the result.

EMPOWERING AFFIRMATIONS OF THE DAY

* I am not attached to outcomes. I am committed to the process

* I act with passion every single day. The results will knock on my door eventually.

* I am passionately committed to my intentions while staying detached from the outcomes

#success #RaphaelReiter

This guided meditation for transcendence is brought to you for FREE. 

If you have enjoyed it and would like to buy me a coffee:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/raph

Bring your meditation to the next level with 1 on 1 online coaching. If interested, please send me an email at [email protected] 

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Come and say hello on my socials: 💌 💌 💌 💌

BLOG: https://www.raphaelreiter.com

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/raphaelreiter

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter

MY FAVOURITE BOOKS ON TM 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob Roth

https://amzn.to/2s2hy2M

Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E. Rosenthal M.D. :

https://amzn.to/2VgSH8X

Transcendental Meditation by Jack Forem:

https://amzn.to/2VeK1Qs

Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E Rosenthal:

https://amzn.to/2SruVoX

OTHER BOOKS I RECOMMEND:

ESSENTIALISM by Greg McKeown

https://amzn.to/2PeCQ7S

EAT THAT FROG by Brian Tracy

https://amzn.to/2vNRGKC

THE ONE THING by Gary Keller

https://amzn.to/2w4CA2y

The Power of Now By Eckhart Tolle

https://amzn.to/2P7AA2q

Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement by Tony Robbins

 https://amzn.to/2KLLpDK

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

https://amzn.to/2MFi281

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins: 

https://amzn.to/2MqP52Q

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

https://amzn.to/2yfM100

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success:

https://amzn.to/2PeefQd

Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organisation:

https://amzn.to/2Ph1ULf

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Check out the podcast :

https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZKxEM3...

I hope that you enjoy these guided meditations. We have more coming up on the channel, with more meditations but also personal development tools, breathing exercises, and more. Don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions!

Get your copy of the seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra here: https://amzn.to/32iPHyf

BLOG + PODCAST: https://www.raphaelreiter.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/raphaelreiter

PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/raphaelreiter

Loved the episode and want to buy me a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee/raph

Missed the previous episodes? here is the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzo5u_42BlmDByAZma5q94ws8v2Eigrv

Looking for some guided meditations? Observe and accept - Mindfulness meditations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzo5u_42BllOU0szHPeqhgFSElDkP0kY

“Learn to harness the power of intention and you can create anything you desire” This quote is by Deepak Chopra and is a perfect little introduction to today’s episode. We are continuing on our path to dig into this awesome little book titled is The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success by Deepak Chopra. Today, we dig into the fifth spiritual law of success, which is the Law of Intention and Desire. Let’s start by reading a passage from Deepak Chopra’s book “The Seven Laws Of Spiritual Success”. He says, and I quote: "One-pointed intention is that quality of attention that is unbending in its fixity of purpose. One-pointed intention means holding your attention to the intended outcome with such unbending purpose that you absolutely refuse to allow obstacles to consume and dissipate the focused quality of your attention. There is a total and complete exclusion of all obstacles from your consciousness. You are able to maintain an unshakable serenity while being committed to your goal with intense passion. This is the power of detached awareness and one-pointed, focused intention simultaneously." This is a brilliant differentiation between desire and intent. Your intent does not have any attachment, but your desire does. It is important to work on your ability to harness the power of pure intention, which is totally detached of the outcomes of your actions. We talked about this concept before: you need to put your full attention on the process, not on the outcomes. You have probably felt it before, that sensation of losing track of time because you are fully immersed in the process, in the deep work. The opposite is true also when you had nothing done because you were too focused on the outcome that the process suffered. Let's take out our journals now. Where in your life are you too focused on your desires, on the outcomes, and not enough on the process? Are you more focused on the Ferrari you want to buy once you succeed than on the actual work to get you there? Or maybe the opposite? Are you too scared to fail, on the negative outcome that is, that you are procrastinating a process? In can be in any area of your life. Write it down, and make a plan so that you focus on the intent and not on the desire. Read? Set? Write. EMPOWERING AFFIRMATIONS OF THE DAY * Where intention flows, energy goes * I commit my one-pointed focus to my intentions * I love the process because I live with passion * Whatever the outcomes, I commit my focus to solving problems, transforming obstacles into opportunities, and continue on the path towards my dreams #success #spirituality #RaphaelReiter

This guided meditation for transcendence is brought to you for FREE. 

If you have enjoyed it and would like to buy me a coffee:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/raph

Bring your meditation to the next level with 1 on 1 online coaching. If interested, please send me an email at [email protected] 

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Come and say hello on my socials: 💌 💌 💌 💌

BLOG: https://www.raphaelreiter.com

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/raphaelreiter

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter

MY FAVOURITE BOOKS ON TM 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob Roth

https://amzn.to/2s2hy2M

Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E. Rosenthal M.D. :

https://amzn.to/2VgSH8X

Transcendental Meditation by Jack Forem:

https://amzn.to/2VeK1Qs

Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E Rosenthal:

https://amzn.to/2SruVoX

OTHER BOOKS I RECOMMEND:

ESSENTIALISM by Greg McKeown

https://amzn.to/2PeCQ7S

EAT THAT FROG by Brian Tracy

https://amzn.to/2vNRGKC

THE ONE THING by Gary Keller

https://amzn.to/2w4CA2y

The Power of Now By Eckhart Tolle

https://amzn.to/2P7AA2q

Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement by Tony Robbins

 https://amzn.to/2KLLpDK

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

https://amzn.to/2MFi281

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins: 

https://amzn.to/2MqP52Q

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

https://amzn.to/2yfM100

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success:

https://amzn.to/2PeefQd

Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organisation:

https://amzn.to/2Ph1ULf

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Check out the podcast :

https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZKxEM3...

I hope that you enjoy these guided meditations. We have more coming up on the channel, with more meditations but also personal development tools, breathing exercises, and more. Don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions!

This guided meditation for transcendence is brought to you for FREE. 

If you have enjoyed it and would like to buy me a coffee:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/raph

Bring your meditation to the next level with 1 on 1 online coaching. If interested, please send me an email at [email protected] 

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Come and say hello on my socials: 💌 💌 💌 💌

BLOG: https://www.raphaelreiter.com

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/raphaelreiter

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter

MY FAVOURITE BOOKS ON TM 📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob Roth

https://amzn.to/2s2hy2M

Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E. Rosenthal M.D. :

https://amzn.to/2VgSH8X

Transcendental Meditation by Jack Forem:

https://amzn.to/2VeK1Qs

Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation by Norman E Rosenthal:

https://amzn.to/2SruVoX

OTHER BOOKS I RECOMMEND:

ESSENTIALISM by Greg McKeown

https://amzn.to/2PeCQ7S

EAT THAT FROG by Brian Tracy

https://amzn.to/2vNRGKC

THE ONE THING by Gary Keller

https://amzn.to/2w4CA2y

The Power of Now By Eckhart Tolle

https://amzn.to/2P7AA2q

Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement by Tony Robbins

 https://amzn.to/2KLLpDK

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

https://amzn.to/2MFi281

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins: 

https://amzn.to/2MqP52Q

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

https://amzn.to/2yfM100

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success:

https://amzn.to/2PeefQd

Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organisation:

https://amzn.to/2Ph1ULf

The meditation pillow I talked about: 

https://amzn.to/2HDel1X

Check out the podcast :

https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZKxEM3...

I hope that you enjoy these guided meditations. We have more coming up on the channel, with more meditations but also personal development tools, breathing exercises, and more. Don't hesitate to send me a message if you have any questions!

Get your copy of the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra here: https://amzn.to/32iPHyf

BLOG + PODCAST: https://www.raphaelreiter.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/raphael.reiter

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/raphaelreiter

PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/raphaelreiter

Loved the episode and want to buy me a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee/raph

Missed the previous episodes? here is the playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzo5u_42BlmDByAZma5q94ws8v2Eigrv

Observe and accept - Mindfulness meditations:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzo5u_42BllOU0szHPeqhgFSElDkP0kY

Video on Jack Canfield's Success Principles: https://youtu.be/i1qDYEdnCNY

Today we dig into the 4th law from the Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success by Deepak Chopra, which is the Law of Least Effort. Let’s start by reading a passage from Deepak Chopra’s book “The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success”. He says, and I quote: "Grass doesn’t try to grow, it just grows. Fish don't try to swim, they just swim. Flowers don't try to bloom, they bloom. Birds don't try to fly, they fly. This is their intrinsic nature." There are 3 grounding components of the law of least effort, and we are going to dip our toes in all of them today. These are Acceptance, responsibility, and defencelessness. 1. ACCEPTANCE: We have talked about this before in different contexts, but this is the idea of accepting what is, who you are, where you are right now in your evolution or growth. In order to move forward, you first need to know where you are and accept your starting point. Don't try to force something to be something other than what it already is. You wouldn’t try to make a fish fly, that would be ridiculous. You wouldn’t climb Mount Everest tomorrow, that would be imprudent. You would have to accept where you are in your fitness today, and train from that starting point, in order to make the big climb. With acceptance, we gain new energy, our efforts become less strained, we are more grounded in love and pure expression. We also make space for our self-confidence, our self-expression, and as we saw a few days ago, our pure potentiality. In her book “Loving what is”, Byron Katie makes a really funny comment that we have quoted many times on the channel because it is simply perfect. She says: “I realized that it’s insane to oppose it. When I argue with reality, I lose—but only 100% of the time.” Arguing with reality is nothing other than insane! Accept what is. 2. RESPONSIBILITY. Deepak Chopra puts it this way: “All problems contain the seeds of opportunity, and this awareness allows you to take the moment and transform it into a better situation or thing.” This goes perfectly with what we dug in the episodes on Jack Canfield’s success principles and his equation of E+R=O Event + Response = Outcome, and not Event = outcome. That last one is the definition of being a victim, and that is not what we want to be. We want to be response-able. In two words. To practice our ability to respond. Or as Steven Covey says in the 7 habits of highly effective people: habit NUMBER 1: BE PROACTIVE. Don't be a victim. Don't blame others for your responses to a given situation. Don't be a coward boss that blames his teams and employees. Take ownership. Take responsibility. 3. Defenselessness. As Deepak puts it, and I quote: “When you remain open to all points of view—not rigidly attached to only one—your dreams and desires will flow with nature’s desires…you can be sure when the season is right, your desires will manifest.” Keep an open mind, keep the doors open. When the season is right, your desires will manifest. I want to mention one thing. We are talking about manifestation, and that leads to the topic of the law of attraction. The law of attraction is a wonderful thing for some, and terrible sabotage for others. Yes, you must attract the good things in your life, but you need to work for it. Don't just lie in bed, and hope. Don't be a blind optimist. Open your heart to what you want to attract, and then open your brain and make a plan. We will talk about all this when we visit the amazing book very soon titled Rethinking positive thinking.

JOURNALING EXERCISES:

I want you to be creative and write 3 things you can do every day, starting today, to practice each component of the law of least effort.

1. 3 things to practice daily for Acceptance

2. 3 things to practice daily for Responsibility

3. 3 things to practice daily for Defencelessness

EMPOWERING AFFIRMATIONS OF THE DAY

* I accept where I am today, and prepare myself for growth

* I take responsibility for my actions. For any given situation, I have the ability to respond with calm

* My dreams and desires will flow with nature’s desires

* By keeping my mind open, and by taking daily action, I open my doors to the manifestation of my desires

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