There are some fears that are, more or less, justified, or at least understandable. Fear of death, fear of war, fear of illness—these are simply frightening facts of human existence, about which we can do little.
At the same time, these usually aren’t the fears that keep us up at night, or prohibit our day-to-day activity and movement.
Most of our fears are actually phobias; a phobia is a fear that is totally irrational, and, when viewed from the side, can seem utterly ridiculous.
“Phobia” simply means “fear” in Greek, and, when combined with other Greek words, it gives us the names of some common phobias: “acron” (summit) plus “phobia” gives “acrophobia,” the fear of heights. “Agora” (marketplace, city square) plus “phobia” gives, “agoraphobia,” the fear of public spaces and crowds. Triskaidekaphobia, from the Greek word for thirteen, means a fear of the number thirteen!
See how absurd some phobias can become?
If your fears are frustrating you, and interfering with your daily life, it’s time to get serious and overcome your phobia. Below are just a few useful tips on how to conquer your fears: More on Conquer Your Fears and Phobias
Ever seen those quacks who claim to bend spoons with the power of their minds?
Hey, more power to them. You’d probably like more out of life than the ability to sit around ruining silverware.
And anyway, you’re probably a bit suspicious about the whole mind over matter concept.
The fact is, though, that being effective in life really is about projecting our thoughts into the reality around us. That reality may be hostile to our ideas; they’ll meet with resistance from skeptical people and stubborn matter, that refuses to bend easily to our will. But those who are persistent will often succeed in recreating reality, in being true creators.
The key to this is visualization and affirmation techniques.
We are what we eat, as the saying goes. The foods and drinks you consume can have a surprising impact on how we fell, especially on our energy levels. It’s important to realize the effects various kinds of food and drink have on your energy level, and to consistently apply that knowledge in your daily diet. Here are a few tips on how to boost energy:
1. Lay off the alcohol.
Alcohol leads to dehydration, and frays your nerves. Needless to say, you may lose your ability to stay focused. Alcohol fatigues more than it relaxes, especially when your use becomes excessive or habitual.
2. Do without some caffeine and sugar.
Things like coffee, chocolate, and so-called energy bars and energy drinks offer an apparent quick fix for exhaustion, and may give the feeling of a sudden surge of energy. But this peak is quickly replaced by a valley. Don’t rely on these things to keep a high energy level.
It doesn’t cost any money to dream. So why not go all out? Why not dream big?
The more impossible, the better. The more improbable, the more original, the more outrageous your dream becomes, the better. Envision it as a reality, and, chances are, it will become one.
History, science, and culture are driven be people with the strength of will to project their dreams into the real world.
These dreamers are often derided by the “practical” people around them, whose imaginations were chained to the ground by the “possible.”
But today, as we look around, it’s usually the soaring edifices of these dreaming architects that we see towering on the horizon, the eternal embodiments of what was, once, nothing more than a dream in someone’s head. Now, they stand as brick and mortar, a living monument to those dreamers even long after their deaths.
In this video (about 8 min.) you’ll learn about attracting wealth using the Law of Attraction. I couldn’t have enough time to transcript it into text format. I may do in the upcoming newsletter now enjoy it…
The only thing certain in this life is unpredictability. Even the Ancient Greeks said that in this world, “everything flows.”
Everything is uncertain, always in motion, always changing. Anyone determined to row against this current has a poor understanding of the nature of life.
And besides, why fight change?
People tend to forget that changes can be for the better—and in any case, the transitions we endure in life lead to personal growth and mental, physical, and spiritual development.
On the other hand, changes can be overwhelming.
When they come in rapid succession, they can blindside us, and cause us to despair; instead of swimming with the changing current of life, we feel as if we are being swept helplessly along, thrashing our arms and legs, threatened with drowning. More on Confronting Life’s Most Challenging Changes
There are some fears that are, more or less, justified, or at least understandable. Fear of death, fear of war, fear of illness—these are simply frightening facts of human existence, about which we can do little.
Ever seen those quacks who claim to bend spoons with the power of their minds?
It doesn’t cost any money to dream. So why not go all out? Why not dream big?
The only thing certain in this life is unpredictability. Even the Ancient Greeks said that in this world, “everything flows.”
