Category: Inspiration

Stake Your Claim!

Stake a Claim

Today while running some errands, I entered into a brief conversation with a young woman who was working at a clinic. When it came time to depart, I said that I hoped that she would have a good day. Her reply was “I will.” In those two words, I realized that she understood the importance of what we’re telling ourselves on a consistent basis. She didn’t say “I hope so,” or “time will tell,” or “what are the chances?” She stated–as though a fact–“I will.”

Deliberate creators realize, either consciously or subconsciously, that certain behaviours create certain results. They know that thoughts lead to feelings, actions, habits, and results. The Law of Attraction, simply defined as like attracts like, is functioning through every aspect of the process of manifestation. Nothing’s left to chance; for deliberate creators don’t believe in chance. An analogy may make this clearer:

Imagine that you knew of a parcel of land, beneath which lay tonnes of un-mined gold. The veins of gold are rich, and crisscross the property close to the surface. It would be easy to mine. Only you know about the land, and the reserve of gold. And now a question: Given that only you are aware of the gold, who could be its rightful owner?

Until you actually claimed it–meaning staked a claim to it–no one could actually own it! Not even you! The point is that we must first claim what is ours, in much the same way that the young woman claimed that she would have a great day! She wasn’t waiting to see if life would give her a great day; she was creating it! She knew it, and she claimed it! We must stake claim to the life that we desire. If it’s greater health that we desire–we must claim it! If it’s greater wealth that we desire–we must claim it! If it’s a business that we desire–we must claim it! We must think it, state it, claim it, act it, and be it!

So, how do we do this? First: Focus; become clear about what you really desire. It’s your life, and your decision. Then: Write your goals down in the present tense, as though they’re already accomplished. Begin with: I Am now……… (You might add: the owner of my first house; in a loving relationship with a wonderful partner; exercising four times each week). Make your goals as specific as possible. If it’s a certain amount of money you desire, claim it in exact figures. If it’s a career you desire, claim it precisely; e.g., a nurse, a lawyer, a plumber, the owner of ‘this type’ of business. And then?

Refer to your goals frequently, and by that I mean at least once a day. When you read them, imagine the experience of that reality; engage as many of your senses as possible. Next, confidently and patiently wait for the intuitive nudges that you’ll receive. When you do, act! Even step counts, for they’re what move you forward. If any of this sounds foolish–or as though you’re denying reality–you might contemplate what’s really foolish: leaving the dreams and talents that are unique to you (your gold) buried for a lifetime! Trust the process. First, though, stake your claim! Your future depends on it.

Dare to dream.

With heartfelt regards,

Art

Copyright © – 2016 – R. Arthur Russell

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Do “Something”

Do Something

I remember a period of my life when I held a very different set of beliefs. During that time, if I didn’t know where a step might lead I didn’t take it. This desperate need to know was due to a fear-based paradigm; which, we remember, is a deeply-held collection of beliefs operating in the subconscious. It kept me limited for years. By living that way, I missed out on a tremendous number of opportunities. The good news is that way anymore. If you can relate, I hope this post will help you move beyond your fears and capitalize on the opportunities that surround you.

Now, I better understand the psychology involved. I behaved that way because I was very afraid. Why? Because, one wrong action might figuratively lead me to water that was over my head. I might find myself in a situation that would frighten me, embarrass me, or reveal a weakness. Such thinking is from the ego; the false little self that’s deeply concerned with how it appears to others.

Can you learn from my life lesson? Is it time for you to change your focus and concentrate on what might be gained by saying “yes” to an opportunity, instead of what might be lost? Will the world truly come to an end if an action you take doesn’t lead precisely where you assumed that it would? And isn’t there the chance–a Great Chance–that an opportunity taken might lead you in the direction of your dreams?

Such daring steps lead us forward and nurture a much different belief system. They help us believe in ourselves, our power, and our inherent strength. Through them, we build faith in our abilities; faith that we’re stronger than any challenge; faith that we’re moving closer to the life we secretly desire.

Consider this: Would the sky actually fall if you write that novel you’ve been yearning to write? Likewise, would dark clouds immediately appear on the horizon if you began to paint, sing, build, or dance?  The answer, of course, is “No.” By taking action you would be displaying faith in yourself. Do yourself a favour: Be brave enough to do something. Today.

Dare to dream (and care for one another).

With heartfelt regards,

Art

Copyright © – 2020 – R. Arthur Russell

P.S. Please share this article if you enjoyed it. If you’d like to view my latest book (This Taste of Flesh and Bones), press here. My YouTube videos can be found at Think2wice@I-Am-Aware. May the content of either or both help you along your spiritual journey. “Thank You” & “Note to Publishers” 🙏🏻🧡

Big Dreams

Crane

Robert Collier, who was a successful New Thought author, once wrote: “Big things are only little things put together.” The simplicity of this statement might appear ludicrous, but there’s actually magic behind it.

That short passage is from his famous book entitled The Secret of the Ages. The insight came to him one day when he was watching a sixteen-storey building being constructed. He states that one morning as he stood watching the construction he heard the shrill sound of a whistle and watched as a derrick lowered a platform from great height. When it reached the ground, a workman fastened a chain around the center of a steel beam. The whistle sounded again, and Robert watched as the girder rose to great height where other workers fastened it into place with bolts, adding to the structure.

We can apply this simple point to our goals, which may seem impossibly big and challenging when viewed in their totality. But that’s not how great structures–or great goals–are achieved. They’re accomplished one step at a time; the way that one steel beam added to the tall building that Robert described. The people who accomplish such great feats do so with intense passion and unwavering focus. They also exhibit great patience, but not the type that leads to procrastination. They realize that projects come together in the right fashion in the right time. Doubt–if ever it should knock at the door to their mind–is quickly replaced by a positive focus that enables them to move forward. These great men and women realize that the mind is an excellent servant but a terrible master!

As you’re contemplating your goal, take a look for the proof of this type of thinking. There are many great accomplishments now taking place. Think nano technology; think exploration of space; think computer technology. History is also full of great examples: think Great Wall of China; think Ford; think Marconi; think Wright Brothers; think Bell. What might seem easy from our point of view took Patience, Dedication, and Will. Big things are only little things put together. What one beam will you add–today–to the goal that you’re building? If you know it, do it now.

Dare to dream (and care for one another).

With heartfelt regards,

Art

Copyright © – 2020 – R. Arthur Russell

P.S. Please share this article if you enjoyed it. If you’d like to view my latest book (This Taste of Flesh and Bones), press here. My YouTube videos can be found at Think2wice@I-Am-Aware. May the content of either or both help you along your spiritual journey. “Thank You” & “Note to Publishers” 🙏🏻🧡