Parked, or Rolling Toward Prosperity?
Last week I sent a message inviting “those who have read Jackrabbit” (if they have seen amazing things happen as a result) share their success story with Oprah and, if they feel so inclined, recommend the book to their producers for a follow-up to the spot they did on "The Secret" - law of attraction.
The majority of the responses I received was enthusiastic and supportive. A few (who admitted they haven’t read Jackrabbit) responded with a question: If I practice what I preach, shouldn’t I just put the intention out to the Universe and let it deliver what I’m asking for without asking my readers to "help me get on Oprah"? Fair question.
Remember, the key to putting the principles to work for you is that you must know what you want, see it in your mind as though you already have it, FEEL the victory now, and then when an idea comes to do this or that, you must act on the idea.
When you are striving to accomplish something, you must act on your present surroundings, like the acorn in the ground. The acorn does not need to act on the nutrients in the ground that are 3 feet away… it must act on the nutrients in the ground that are already in contact with it. In time, it will be able to connect with the needed elements a few inches away, and then a few feet away, simply by taking action right where it is.
My message last week was one of those ideas that showed up, and sending it out was acting on my present surroundings. Someone suggested I send Oprah's producers a book. Someone else suggested I go to New York and meet with a bunch of media representatives. I fully expect that those other suggestions may likely be part of what I do at some point, but the timing isn't right yet. It doesn't fit... yet. I have to trust my feelings.
By suggesting that my readers contact Oprah.com to share their stories and recommend Jackrabbit Factor for a show, I risked ridicule... judgement... and a possible flurry of unsubscribes. Taking action is scary, and yet I’ve discovered: it’s necessary and the fear is normal. I’ve also learned that having people unsubscribe is not a bad thing. I prefer to surround myself with like-minded people, so if I ever say something that turns someone off, I wish them well and know that they will find what they are looking for elsewhere.
So what is the outcome of my acting on the thought? Who knows! All I know is that I don’t have to beat myself up for suppressing the thought. I have no need for regret. I trust that in time, if it is truly in harmony with my ulimate goals, it will come together just as it should. I have a clear mental picture of how I want my life to be, the prosperity I expect to enjoy, and intend to act on the thoughts that come to me along the way.
Understand, being on Oprah is not a “goal.” It’s not a destination. The ultimate goal is the vision I have for my family, and the positive difference I hope to make for other families across the globe. God only knows how best to bring it about, but He does expect me to move my feet. After all, you can’t steer a parked car.
What about you? What are your goals for prosperity? Are you at least rolling, even if you're not sure you're headed in the right direction? Do the best you know how with your worthy objectives and keep the thought: "stop me if I'm wrong!" in the back of your mind. So long as you are at least rolling, God can steer you. We may make some mistakes along the way, but remaining frozen is probably the worst mistake of all.
The majority of the responses I received was enthusiastic and supportive. A few (who admitted they haven’t read Jackrabbit) responded with a question: If I practice what I preach, shouldn’t I just put the intention out to the Universe and let it deliver what I’m asking for without asking my readers to "help me get on Oprah"? Fair question.
Remember, the key to putting the principles to work for you is that you must know what you want, see it in your mind as though you already have it, FEEL the victory now, and then when an idea comes to do this or that, you must act on the idea.
When you are striving to accomplish something, you must act on your present surroundings, like the acorn in the ground. The acorn does not need to act on the nutrients in the ground that are 3 feet away… it must act on the nutrients in the ground that are already in contact with it. In time, it will be able to connect with the needed elements a few inches away, and then a few feet away, simply by taking action right where it is.
My message last week was one of those ideas that showed up, and sending it out was acting on my present surroundings. Someone suggested I send Oprah's producers a book. Someone else suggested I go to New York and meet with a bunch of media representatives. I fully expect that those other suggestions may likely be part of what I do at some point, but the timing isn't right yet. It doesn't fit... yet. I have to trust my feelings.
By suggesting that my readers contact Oprah.com to share their stories and recommend Jackrabbit Factor for a show, I risked ridicule... judgement... and a possible flurry of unsubscribes. Taking action is scary, and yet I’ve discovered: it’s necessary and the fear is normal. I’ve also learned that having people unsubscribe is not a bad thing. I prefer to surround myself with like-minded people, so if I ever say something that turns someone off, I wish them well and know that they will find what they are looking for elsewhere.
So what is the outcome of my acting on the thought? Who knows! All I know is that I don’t have to beat myself up for suppressing the thought. I have no need for regret. I trust that in time, if it is truly in harmony with my ulimate goals, it will come together just as it should. I have a clear mental picture of how I want my life to be, the prosperity I expect to enjoy, and intend to act on the thoughts that come to me along the way.
Understand, being on Oprah is not a “goal.” It’s not a destination. The ultimate goal is the vision I have for my family, and the positive difference I hope to make for other families across the globe. God only knows how best to bring it about, but He does expect me to move my feet. After all, you can’t steer a parked car.
What about you? What are your goals for prosperity? Are you at least rolling, even if you're not sure you're headed in the right direction? Do the best you know how with your worthy objectives and keep the thought: "stop me if I'm wrong!" in the back of your mind. So long as you are at least rolling, God can steer you. We may make some mistakes along the way, but remaining frozen is probably the worst mistake of all.
posted by Leslie at 12:25 PM
ThoughtsAlive LLC
1 Comments:
You know the funny thing, most people are looking for an instant, easy way to do away with problems, and mis-interpet the law of attraction as just being able to manifest anything without any action on their part.
God makes us work for things that are worthwhile. That way, when we achieve it, we have a greater understanding of how great his glory is, and we can share that with others.
You know better than most Lesley, just keep your dreams in front of you and believe, it will come. Mine haven't yet, but I have faith that they will in time. Not mine, his.
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