Let me know your thoughts...something I had to write down;-)

[Barnowl]

I thought I would share 5 things which I have observed are simple, yet powerful tools to use for the creation of desires (and it helps you feel better...two for the price of one!) See what you think. (These things have helped me over the last 6 months...hopefully they'll inspire you;-)

Meditate for an hour each day

This one seems like a big pain in the backside, but strangely, once you do it, you do feel great afterwards. I tend to cheat slightly. I'm very lucky to have access to some meditation CD's, which I've had for several years, and that reduces my brainwaves to the Theta or Delta state, where I can visualize healing as well as visualize my ideal desires in life. Meditation may seem like a bore, but it's not to be messed with;)

Do things with more feeling of love behind them!

I read a book which profoundly changed my whole outlook on life. The book itself wasn't big (I read it in a day!) but it's implications were huge, and it was so painfully obvious where I had been going wrong in my life, from living in fear and being paranoid, to just distancing people in my personal life (including friends and family). Fear holds you back, and is the only feeling based in the future. Love lets go, and is always based in the present (Oh, you can imagine in your mind a futuristic event, but let's be honest, imagination to one side, you are always in the present moment of now) Actually feeling love deliberately during the day I've noticed, allowed synchronicities to take place in your favour more frequently as well. Interesting...

Be more courageous

I was watching a video online, and there was a video about courage. But what struck me, was how little I became since I've been in a job. Courage is like a muscle. It needs to be exercise, or it gets weaker. How do I know? Because I still suffer (a tiny bit) from paranoia and OCD. Courage allows you to have and increase mental strength. Like your brain, if you don't nurture it (i.e. do something slightly uncomfortable at least once a day, or go outside of your comfort zone) you won't increase it, and before you know it, an opportunity for growth, or healing passes you by.
To get anything out of life, you need desire. To get going with that desire, you need a plan. To get started with that plan, you need courage. Courage to try something new, or courage to keep going, when the going gets tough!

Be more disciplined

This is a big one for me, because I reckon I'm one of the most least disciplined individuals on this planet. The worst thing is, I know it, yet it's very difficult to change. I'm currently using NLP and EFT to help change my subconscious and my beliefs, so I can be more disciplined in my life, and as a result, help more people. Discipline is a very unused talent that we all have. Most successful people have it (arguably, that what makes them a success!) But when push comes to shove, it is the disciplined person that normally wins.

Always have a routine/ritual/self-discipline when it comes to your goals. This itself will put you above most people in the world!

Be more forgiving!

It's very well trying to be disciplined, trying to be more focused in your goals, having courage, and even finding the time to meditate (what a program!!!) But without the knack of forgiveness, you are going no where fast!

'What has forgiveness got to do in the acquiring of your goals?' you may ask. Simple! Forgiveness allows your inner peace to return, allowing you to concentrate on the job at hand. Without forgiveness, you are going to be very emotionally and mentally conflicted. How can you concentrate on your goals, when you keep thinking about that person who swore at you, because you accidentally cut in front of them in traffic? You keep thinking about it, rather that letting the event go, and using your mind for more important things. Forgiveness also helps you become more unconditionally loving, which some people would say, is one of the main reasons we are on this planet (spiritually speaking)

Forgive as much as you like. It's a free tool, that not many people are aware of. The benefits?  Happier, healthier (and in some cases) wealthier lifestyle!

Hopefully you'll be inspired by this. Please feel free to pass on any feedback, or comment. I would love to hear from you!

[Astralzombie]

These are great thoughts. I am just now realizing that I meditate everyday but I never considerate it that. It no longer seems like a chore to me. I compare it to brushing my teeth. Just don't feel right without doing it.

We do differ slightly on the use of our aim of discipline. While I agree with it's usefulness, I no longer feel like I am competing with anyone. Mostly because of everything else you have said.

Great post.

[Barnowl]

Thankyou so much for your kind words. Hard to believe, but I'm still practising courage now. It's definately one of my weaker muscles;-)

[Astralzombie]

Thankyou so much for your kind words. Hard to believe, but I'm still practising courage now. It's definately one of my weaker muscles;-)

Without fear, there can be no courage or bravery. We are only fooling ourselves if we think we have conquered all of our personal fears.

[Barnowl]

Very true!

It begs the question? Does the master ever feel fear, or is the feeling of fear at an all time low?

[Astralzombie]

Very true!

It begs the question? Does the master ever feel fear, or is the feeling of fear at an all time low?

The fear would have to be at an all time low, right?. Or maybe he has redefined what fear is to him.

[Barnowl]

That's a good point...

Reminds me of what NDW says, 'fear is 'False Evidence Appearing Real''.

But there are people who I'm studying who say that they are completely absent of fear...so who knows?

Is it really impossible, in a lifetime, to remove all fear?

Food for thought;-)

[Bedeekin]

I don't think it would be useful to remove all fear.

The 'fight or flight' mechanism is a requirement for survival... even in this day and age.

When I pick up a power tool like a chainsaw or use a circular saw, there is a sense of fear of cutting my hands off or hurting somebody else. Sure you could break that apart and say it is a respect of a tool but it is fear that creates the respect.

If I was being chased by a lion I don't think a no fear approach would help me much.

[Astralzombie]

I don't think it would be useful to remove all fear.

The 'fight or flight' mechanism is a requirement for survival... even in this day and age.

When I pick up a power tool like a chainsaw or use a circular saw, there is a sense of fear of cutting my hands off or hurting somebody else. Sure you could break that apart and say it is a respect of a tool but it is fear that creates the respect.

If I was being chased by a lion I don't think a no fear approach would help me much.

Touche.

There is no breaking that apart. Fear is the root of every negative emotion as well as positive caution. If I was being chased by a lion, it would have to be in the NPR. No doubt in my mind.

That's because in this reality, I wouldn't bother with running from the lion. Running would imply the hope of getting away and there's no chance of that for me. I smoke too damn much nowadays, I'm winded just typing this.

[Barnowl]

I respect and understand the points, but I have a question...

What is the difference between feeling fear of a percieved threat/situation, and simply being aware of an outcome.

For eg One doesn't get scared of placing a hand over a naked flame, becuase one knows, or is, 'aware' that their hand will get burnt.

Does this make sense? (let me know if it doesn't;-)

[Bedeekin]

I think being aware of an outcome can be a source of the fear. The result of holding your hand over a flame wouldn't necessarily provoke fear... it would as you say be common sense not to because you are aware that your hand will get burned. If somebody doused you in petrol and then approached you with a naked flame... then you would feel fear.. raw fear of being either burned alive or being burned painfully... your perception of outcome may provoke the fear... or you will just KNOW the fear and danger of the situation.

There is ego fear... and real useful fear. There is a fine line though.

[Astralzombie]

I respect and understand the points, but I have a question...

What is the difference between feeling fear of a percieved threat/situation, and simply being aware of an outcome.

For eg One doesn't get scared of placing a hand over a naked flame, becuase one knows, or is, 'aware' that their hand will get burnt.

Does this make sense? (let me know if it doesn't;-)

I think I understand what you are saying. Keeping with your example, we don't get scared of that particular thought because we believe we have control over it happening. In other words, it doesn't scare us because we can't envision that we would really burn ourselves purposely. But imagine someone you know that is capable of hurting you in this fashion and it can provoke a stronger response from within.

I think it comes down to our illusion of having control.

edit: What Beedeekin said did provoke a little fear in me.

[Bedeekin]

I think it comes down to our illusion of having control.

and this illusion being rudely broken.

[Astralzombie]

and this illusion being rudely broken.

*shudders* To say the least, exactly.

[Wi11iam]

Touche.

There is no breaking that apart. Fear is the root of every negative emotion as well as positive caution. If I was being chased by a lion, it would have to be in the NPR. No doubt in my mind.

That's because in this reality, I wouldn't bother with running from the lion. Running would imply the hope of getting away and there's no chance of that for me. I smoke too damn much nowadays, I'm winded just typing this.

Wisdom.

That made me laugh...still I think there are aspects - I have experienced my body actually so afraid it was I wonder it didn't crap itself yet at the same time my consciousness was facing the object the body was reacting in fear about with vehemence - almost a hatred or disgust or a mix of the two and maybe more... bravely and fearlessly and giving it a piece of my mind (as the saying goes.)

It is likely the very first understanding I had regarding the idea that I am not the body but the consciousness within...

Edit:  My body was beyond the ability to be screaming, and wanting to climbs the walls - to find a way to escape - all the hairs standing on end.  The only thing preventing this was that it was made immobile and simply couldn't flee the situation.

[Amorda]

Love this post. You really nailed it, Barnowl.

[Barnowl]

Thankyou so much...Still thinking about the fear part of this thread (will be re-listening to ET, 'The power of now', because I'm sure there is a section on there about fear and awareness;-)

Hopefully I'll do more article type post for you guys...thanks for your kind words...it inspires me to write more