Friday's Food For Thought: Our Mind Thinks In Picture
"You are in charge of your thoughts and therefore in charge of what it is that you manifest into your reality." -- Rhonda Byrne, Author of The Secret, a worldwide bestseller book in more than 50 languages with over 34 million copies in print.
"The Secret" was released in 2006 following the documentary film produced by the creator and Executive Producer, Rhonda Byrne. It is based on the belief in the pseudoscientific law of attraction, which claims thoughts and beliefs can change a person's life through the power of visualization.
Visualization was regarded as a "new age" hype for many years. Research has discovered that there is a strong scientific basis supporting the effectiveness of visualization and how and why it works.
Michael Phelps used the visualization technique to help him win an impressive 28 medals at the Olympics.
With his coach's help, Phelps would always follow the same routine before a major athletic event. This involved arriving early and thinking intensely about what was about to happen.
To manifest winning the event, Phelps would visualize what it would feel like to win and his precise actions. This allowed him to make winning a reality, precisely what he did!
"You are the one who calls the law of attraction into action, and you do it through your thoughts." Quote From The Secret
If you want something very badly, visualize it in your mind repeatedly, so you don't lose focus. Humans are very vision-oriented, so try and imagine a picture of your goal and go into as much detail as you want.
Your visualization process should be the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning and the last thing in your mind when you fall asleep. Focus only on one goal or dream at a time so that you don't complicate the process and your mind doesn't get confused.
"Focus daily on manifesting the things you want in your life. Never stop believing." - Quote From The Secret.
Nothing beats the power of visualization when it comes to achieving your goals. Imagine what you want to accomplish, and then use your imagination to develop a clear vision for it. Incorporating your senses into the process can help you manifest your dreams into reality.
It's a common misconception that humans think in language, and in reality, thinking happens in pictures. A language is simply a tool we use to communicate our thoughts to others.
The vast majority of our thought processes happen outside of conscious awareness. Most of what we know is stored in our long-term memory, mainly visuals. When we want to access this information, we "retrieve" it from our memory by creating a mental image.
When you visualize, you create a roadmap for your subconscious mind to follow. This roadmap will help guide you to your desired destination.
"If you can think about what you want in your mind and make that your dominant thought, you will bring it into your life." Quote From The Secret
Happy Friday!
Sources of quotes for this post: The Secret Book, by Rhonda Byrne
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