Strive to Thrive

It is a good thing to survive a disaster or difficult situation, but to label yourself as a "survivor" is a huge burden to carry.

To be a lifetime "survivor" invites disasters into your life.

Of course it does! As a "survivor" disasters are what you do. They are your life's work.

To survive is good. To life a life in survival mode is exhausting and unnecessary.

Strive to be a "thriver."

 If you survived a terrible sickness, then thrive in perfect health.

If you survived poverty, then thrive in prosperity and abundance.

Difficult situations are lessons. Once the lesson is learned, there is no need to repeat it.

Survive, learn, release and thrive, then maybe the next lesson will be fun and easy. ~Silas

Happily Ever Now

Your Hollywood movies have sold you on the idea of  "Happily Ever After."

When the movie is over, the problem is resolved, the happy couple ride off into the sunset, the underdog celebrates her success or the world is saved and eternal happiness is the result.

Your job on Earth is to be happy and to learn. Your goals are simply scenarios that provide the  backdrop for this happiness. 

It would seem easy to be happy living in prosperity in a mansion, with the love of your life, located on a beautiful tropical island, but if stress, depression and fear are your habits, you can be miserable anywhere.

You can be happy or distraught in any situation, but this does not mean that the Universe wants you to be destitute and homeless. 

 
Cultivate a habit of happiness. Even if you are not where you want to be. Don't blame yourself if you still get stressed, but shake it off quickly, leaving only the lesson behind.

If you desire to be someplace else, then feel the joy in that place. Walk as you would if  you had the great job. Get dressed in the morning as though you are the successful actress or published author you aspire to be.

You may find yourself exactly where you want to be, someplace better or simply in a more favorable situation than you are currently in. 

Congratulate yourself on the improvement, and enjoy your Happily Ever Now! ~Silas

A Day of Possibility

Everything you think, every plan you make, every fear you have, is based on something that has happened in your past. How might your life be different, if you lived in this moment instead?

Close your eyes. You are in the lobby of a beautiful hotel room. You hear the rush of water flowing down a beautiful fountain. As you look up, the fountain goes up so high that you cannot see the top. The water sound is soothing. You feel calm and balanced. 

There is a beautiful dining room to your right where you can have the meal of your choice at any time.

As you look out the window to your left, you can see a natural scene that makes you feel bliss and peace. It might be a beach, the bank of a river or the edge of a forest, whatever makes you feel good.

You get up and walk toward the front desk. A kindly-looking woman gives you a smile and you know she is there if you have any needs or questions.

 

You walk towards the front door and see a rack of brochures. You have a day to fill with activity. Look through and see what appeals to you.

There are brochures for music, dance, local bookstores, nature events, all kinds of hobbies; every activity imaginable is here.

Pick three brochures. Find ones that especially call to you on this day.

Take them to the dining area, where the breakfast of your choice is sitting on the table waiting for you.

Begin to read through them and decide which of them you would like to focus on today. You know you will have plenty of time to enjoy as many activities as you want and you have all the money you need to explore them.

The lady from the front comes over to you and asks what you plan to do today. You tell her and she says that, she will arrange it. All that you need to do is show up. 

Thank her for her help, and stay and explore the hotel for as long as you like before leaving to enjoy your trip. 

When you are ready; walk towards the front door. Take a deep breath.  Put your hand on the door handle, feel your fingers as you take another deep breath. With one last deep breath, open the door, and open your eyes. Take this feeling of excitement with you this day.

Now go! Enjoy the adventure you plan to have on this day. ~ Silas

Believe it!

You may wonder why the Universe does not always reward you with abundance and prosperity. You do your affirmations daily, you think positive thoughts and you envision the event as though it has already happened.

So, why are you not rich, famous or living a fairy tale life?

 Is the Law of Attraction a Divine con game? Is a supreme being playing with your life like a toy?

If you create such a mean overlord in your mind, he might do just that, but it is unlikely. You already do not use the power you have to create the little things in your life. Why would you believe you are capable of conjuring an omnipotent, imaginary bully?

 

Sadly, if you look in the mirror, you will see just such a bully. 

No one will ever treat you as unkindly as you already treat yourself. No one will be as strict with you or demand so much.

You are a bit like a warlord. You supply weapons and supplies to both sides to keep the conflict going. The only difference is that the warlord is becoming rich and prosperous in the process. You are, simply, failing to get what you want.You fight the daily battle of declaring your desires to the Universe, then shaking your head and thinking silently, “If only.” 

The Universe is neither judging you, nor deciding which of the two statements is true. You get a little of both and maintain your current situation. A step forward, then a step back.

Occasionally, you get there. You manifest something amazing. You stand there holding in your hands something you had only imagined a short while ago and you say to yourself, “I can’t believe it!”

If someone were to give you a gift, would you say, “Wow! I can’t believe that you could afford this on your salary!” The person giving the gift would probably not see that as appreciation. They would not be motivated to give you any more. 

Gratitude and positive thoughts are the fuel that keeps your manifestation machine running smoothly and efficiently.

When you say you are not grateful for something, either with your words or thoughts,  the Universe is hearing, “I don’t care for that. No more of that, please,” and POOF!  Your wish is granted! There will be no more of what you are requesting.

Cultivate a habit of gratitude daily. Eliminate the phrase, “I can’t believe it!” from your vocabulary. Replace it with, “I’m amazed that…” or “I’m so grateful that….”  In fact, you can make up a list of words and phrases to replace, “I can’t believe.” 

When you make gratitude a habit, miracles will soon become a habit. This is not wishful thinking, it is inevitable. “Amazing” is your birthright. Own it. ~Silas

Strengthen Your Magnet

So, you are disappointed with Spirit? The new car, job, computer or shoes you have been working at manifesting has not come to you yet?

Can you feel it?

Close your eyes, imagine what you would like, and feel what it is like to have it. Walk into a store that you've always wanted to shop in and pick out the perfect outfit, complete with accessories. Imagine yourself walking down the street wearing it. How does it feel? How does the material flow? Can you see the faces of others admiring it?

Look for the car, purse, computer or sound system that you have been wanting, online.

Take a trip in your mind, imagine the speed with which you surf the Internet, hear the deep, rich sounds coming from your new speakers.

Then give thanks. Your consciousness doesn't realize that you don't have it yet. 

If you can keep your thoughts of what you wish for positive and strong, It will be attracted to you. Like attracts like. 

A magnet and metal are not exactly alike. The magnet vibrates at a frequency that attracts the metal object you are trying to get. The stronger the magnet, the more quickly the metal will be drawn to and eventually stick to it. 

Spend time every day strengthening your magnet. If you are dedicated to this task, what you desire will not only come to you, it will stick to you and you will not be able to get rid of it. 

You are already gifted at attracting things you don't want, so, simply, turn your thinking around. You may be asked to take action, but that action will only strengthen your magnet so do not resent it.

Be grateful and say, "Thank you!" with enthusiasm to Spirit for granting your wish. It has already happened and is rocketing its way towards you. 

We are very excited for you! Enjoy! ~Silas

No Worries......

One of the most important things you can do to make your life easier, better and more prosperous, is to eliminate your stress.

When you are trying to accomplish something, it can feel like stress is the fuel that is driving you forward. 

Stress is, in fact, the mud under your feet that slows you down. 

It is good to be determined, and driven, but unless you are running for your life, stress will not help you.

Take that energy and use it. 

Create something. Write down your fears as a story or poem, paint a picture, dance, walk or go to the gym. 

Turn the focus away from your stress and you will find you no longer need it.

From a manifestation standpoint, you are darkening your beautiful vision of the future with clouds of worry.

Most of the storms you envision will not come to pass. So why waste good creative time dwelling on them?

When your fears dissolve, you will find it much easier to do the work you need to do. Chores will have less drama attached, and your body will be healthier.

As we know you worry about your appearance, we will add that reducing stress will keep you from eating when you are not hungry and allow the food you have ingested to be perfectly processed to give your skin a healthy glow and allow your body to easily achieve and maintain perfect weight.

So if you will not reduce your stress to change your life for the better, then do it for your waistline. We will not judge. ~Silas

Be Grateful For What You Have; Do not Curse What You Haven’t

All of you would like to have more of the things that make you happy. It may be money, friends, love or material things. 

The Universe would like to help you achieve this.

The problem is you create confusion. 

You want more money, so you say your prosperity affirmations, you carry your pretend million dollar bill everywhere you go, you wear lots of green and visualize a larger number in your bank account.

 Then you go to pay a bill. 

“Damn it!” you say! Is that all I have? 

Your computer runs slow. 

“What a piece of garbage! I want a better one!”

Such emotion and attention you give to what you don’t want. If the majority of your energy and emotions are spent this way, guess what you will be getting more of?

Often you get angry when you hear a child whining in a store because they want candy or a new toy, but you do not hear yourself whine to the Universe.

When a child is witnessed being grateful and considerate of others, their parents are more likely to give them gifts. Strangers give them praise.

They are happy and content and get what they ask for because they continuously show gratitude for what they have. 

The next time you are tempted to complain that you lack the money for a new dress, stop and be grateful that you have enough for a cup of coffee.

When your computer runs slowly, remember the last time you were without one and be glad that it is running. 

Then the Universe hears, “I’m grateful! I like having these things!” and like a devoted parent, it will repay your gratitude with more of the things you love.

Like any good parent, the Universe wants you to be happy and well adjusted, not spoiled and unappreciative.

The Universe will always deliver first, that which you cry out for with the greatest intensity of emotion. 

Love passionately, the little things in your life. This sends a loud, clear message to the Universe:

"Thank you! May I have some more?"