Jim Donovan's Blog – "Yes You Can"

It takes trust and faith to attract what you want to you

The end of the month was quickly approaching, and like many self-employed people, we were experiencing a cash flow challenge. It was, in all honesty, one of the greatest tests of faith I had experienced in a very long time. 

Interestingly enough, I stayed positive throughout, knowing that somehow it would all work out for the best. During the last part of the month my resolve was tested several times. Using everything I have learned about using the power of my mind to produce the results I desire, I managed to stay in a positive state of mind. 

The tricky part, and where I believe many people get tripped up, is holding your attention on what you want, while ignoring the “reality” of what is, and being careful not to notice what has not yet happened. Let me explain. 

When facing challenging times, a drop in revenue for example, most people devote a lot of time and energy noticing the lack of revenue. This is generally the opposite of what they want. Remember we attract more of that which we focus on. 

The subtlety here is that if we are noticing the lack of revenue, we will attract that. In other words, we will attract more lack. The challenge, and I believe the real test of one’s faith, is to ignore reality and only focus on what we want. We then let go and trust that it will appear in the perfect way, in the perfect time. 

During my challenge, I knew deep within my being that everything would work out. I went about my business, taking appropriate actions, holding my attention on what I wanted, being appreciative for everything I already have (counting my blessings), and yes, ignoring reality. 

A few days before the end of the month, in the middle of a phone call with a friend, I went online to check my bank balance and see what was happening, to see what checks had cleared and what had not yet cleared. 

When I looked at the screen I almost fell over, because what I saw there was a very large deposit in my business account. I rejoiced in what could only be described as a miracle. I realized right then and there that all of our positive focus and refusal to accept lack had, in fact, produced a positive result.

If I had ever questioned the validity of the teachings about the power of our minds, and the law that we attract everything in our lives, that moment ended it. 

Action steps – Become clear about what you want. In your journal complete the steps below. 

Step 1 Know what you don’t want and write it down. 

Step 2 Know what you do want and write it down. Then, here’s the “secret,” spend some time each day getting into the feeling of already having what you desire. 

For example, if what you want is more money, you probably don’t want little pieces of paper. You probably want a feeling that you associate with having money. 

Maybe it’s joy, freedom, security or some other good feeling. Focus on this feeling and recreate it in your body. Imagine you already have the money and are feeling the feelings it brings. 

Experience all of the good feelings that will come with your desires. Give no attention to the fact that you do not yet have it. Ignore reality during this “Feel good” time. Do this simple exercise for a few minutes each day and you will soon begin to see wonderful results.

For more ideas like this, read my book, Handbook to a Happier Life.

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