The power of the mind Part 2

• December 09 2019
• http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sunday-finance/the-power-of-the-mind-part-2_181085

Like the story of Ali, you will have to put in the hard work, you will have to dig your heels in and find out what it takes to get that dream going. Maybe it is going to mean that you will have to go back to school. I hear you saying, school, with all those millennial kids? Yes, others have walked those paths before and have come away with great learning and experience.

Be mindful, that this is where I am and this is where I want to reach, and it is the start of my journey. Once you start, you will begin to see doors opening up, the subject areas that you struggled with become much easier. The millennial who you were so afraid to work with, starts recognising your abilities and experience. Soon you become the one they are seeking out for clarity and assistance.

Now you are faced with another challenge, you cannot find time to do your work. This is the power of the Creator; this time around it will be easier and faster. The psalmist said, “The works of God are great, and pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds.” (Psalms 111). You can depend on Him to take you through the challenges you will face while you climb the ladder.

How about trying it out regarding that house you wanted to build or purchase so long ago? No, it is not buried too deep; start playing this on the screen of your mind. You may not believe, you are so afraid of this mind stuff that you cannot see yourself even thinking about it. It's time for a paradigm shift on your part; it will not hurt you to take that first step for the good. However, the opposite thinking is true, that is, seeing bad things happening. You may not believe a word of what I am saying but just try it — look through the eyes of faith.

Your vision should include who you want to be. It is important to know clearly who you are right now and to know who you want to become. This includes your habits, attitudes, and points of view. If you are unclear about yourself, you will be unclear about your future. The destination of your vision should be emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual.

Take hold of your vision and decide that 'I am going to break out of my timidity. Not tomorrow, but today the sun will shine brighter for me. I am going to start something new; there is a better and larger way out for me.' Your vision can be one of the most powerful ways to keep you focused on what you want in life, while keeping you motivated towards achieving it.

Give yourself permission to say, I have a beautiful picture on the screen of my mind. I will take control of this. It means no retreat, no surrender now. Be aware that the moment you start seeing your way forward on that screen, something is there lurking in the shadows to show you that it cannot be done. This is the point where you have to take control; focus on positive self-talk. Encourage yourself 'That this can be done and I will do it. 'Whatever it may be; let that be the centre of attention.