Speaker: Michael Fanning; Contact: [email protected]

Book Referenced: "Changed Mind" by David Bayer

The Mind's Survival Filter and Desire:

- Our brain has a survival filter that focuses on the absence of desired things rather than their presence.

- This filter can work against personal growth or change by fixating on lack and causing frustration.

- To overcome this, notice when your mind is focusing on absence and gently redirect attention to possibilities.

The Equation of Transformation:

- Desire + Non-Resistance = Desired Outcome

- Resistance or limiting beliefs stem from our programming and can block progress.

- Identify areas of strong desire but resistance, and consciously replace limiting beliefs with empowered beliefs.

Thoughts Shape Your Reality:

- Our thoughts become our reality, as beliefs inform thoughts, which generate emotions, actions, and results.

- Negative thoughts create a self-fulfilling prophecy, while positive thoughts open up new opportunities.

- Reframe limiting beliefs to empowered beliefs, and actively seek evidence supporting the positive beliefs.

Breaking the Cycle of Resistance:

- Transform resistance into non-resistance by changing the meaning given to experiences.

- View challenges as lessons rather than problems, and express gratitude for the lessons learned.

- Find evidence of times when you demonstrated the empowered beliefs you want to adopt.

Relaxing into Personal Growth:

- Forcing yourself too hard can create resistance; instead, relax and allow habits to form naturally.

- Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness exercises.

- Focus on daily progress rather than fixating on the end goal.

The Gift of Time:

- Time spent understanding and overcoming limiting beliefs is a gift, not a curse.

- Embrace the journey and trust the awareness gained; it will serve you in transcending limiting beliefs.

- Reflect on your personal journey and celebrate progress as you move forward.

Non-Resistance and Joy:

- The key to joy and peace is living in non-resistance and allowing desires to manifest naturally.

- Let go of the need to control outcomes and trust that your desires will manifest when you align with non-resistance.

- Identify activities that naturally put you in a state of non-resistance and make time for them regularly.

Empowering Beliefs and the Universe:

- The universe wants to say "yes" to your beliefs, whether limiting or empowering.

- Develop routines and time blocks to control conscious thoughts and disengage from limiting beliefs.

- Adopt empowering thoughts and move away from limiting beliefs to achieve growth and help others.