Tuesday, October 04, 2005
28 Laws of Attraction: #2: Release the Future
UNHOOK YOURSELF FROM THE FUTURE.ATTRACTION WORKS IN THE PRESENT, NOT IN THE FUTURE
Now is all there is. The past is over, the future hasn’t arrived, today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present. Living in the moment in flow is the highest form of sanity. Trying to repair the past is not sane – think about it. And striving for the future, a common delusion we all succumb to from time to time, is built on the now. So, if you’re miserable now, what kind of future will you have?
Six things to do to let go of the future:
Perfect the Present – a better future will find you, because you’ve made the most of the present
Stop Motivating Yourself – pep talks, affirmations, tapes, books are ‘force’ measures, effective in the short run, for limited objectives, they may keep you from really enjoying what you have and realizing you don’t have to change a thing until it’s easy and natural to do so
Quit Over-planning – having a vision, fully drawn plans and clear goals, if they’re real to you, and not just a head trip to eliminate fear and risk, have a place. But hold them likely. Change is a constant. Opportunities abundant, fresh and unanticipated in the moment. Tenacious loyalty to old plans…, well…think about it. Flexibility and learning as you go may be more useful.
Give Up Trying to Become a Better Person – the person you aspire to be is already present, awaiting the right conditions to emerge. Mistakes, faults, weaknesses, and ego are those conditions. Use them. Don’t try to avoid them and be perfect
Catch if-then-when Thinking – “if this happens, then I’ll be OK,” or “When I get this, I’ll be happy,” a clear signal you’re seeing this moment as a mere stepping stone to a better one in the future
Hang With Happy People – it’s possible to be happy and successful in endeavors that express heart-felt values. Come from that place and you’ll attract others coming from that place
Now is all there is. The past is over, the future hasn’t arrived, today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present. Living in the moment in flow is the highest form of sanity. Trying to repair the past is not sane – think about it. And striving for the future, a common delusion we all succumb to from time to time, is built on the now. So, if you’re miserable now, what kind of future will you have?
Six things to do to let go of the future:
Perfect the Present – a better future will find you, because you’ve made the most of the present
Stop Motivating Yourself – pep talks, affirmations, tapes, books are ‘force’ measures, effective in the short run, for limited objectives, they may keep you from really enjoying what you have and realizing you don’t have to change a thing until it’s easy and natural to do so
Quit Over-planning – having a vision, fully drawn plans and clear goals, if they’re real to you, and not just a head trip to eliminate fear and risk, have a place. But hold them likely. Change is a constant. Opportunities abundant, fresh and unanticipated in the moment. Tenacious loyalty to old plans…, well…think about it. Flexibility and learning as you go may be more useful.
Give Up Trying to Become a Better Person – the person you aspire to be is already present, awaiting the right conditions to emerge. Mistakes, faults, weaknesses, and ego are those conditions. Use them. Don’t try to avoid them and be perfect
Catch if-then-when Thinking – “if this happens, then I’ll be OK,” or “When I get this, I’ll be happy,” a clear signal you’re seeing this moment as a mere stepping stone to a better one in the future
Hang With Happy People – it’s possible to be happy and successful in endeavors that express heart-felt values. Come from that place and you’ll attract others coming from that place
