Can you “see” your future?
When we decide on a path to follow in life, there are things that will trip us up (obstacles) along the way.
Did you know we accidently create the biggest obstacles we need to overcome. They are “negative preconceived expectations”! Nice jolly big words I think!
So more simply put …
Frequently, we have already decided what we cannot do, what is not possible. And we do this many times every
day about a multitude of things.
Then we repeat these same things (being thought of inside our head) by saying them out loud.
We have just finished embedding into our mind the beginnings of why we can’t, won’t, shouldn’t and so on … we’ve started the construction of the hardest obstacle to overcome – our own self doubts, fears and concerns!.
Did you know that your brain pays close attention (that’s part of it’s job) to your thoughts – your voiced opinions.
And it obeys these messages by relaying them out to the rest of the brain and body .
So, for example, if the message is – “My body is very stiff and sore, I am going to be stiff and sore all day” – The first part is true because your feeling it, the second part is what you’ve decided ahead of time, before you really know if this is true and you’re passing this along to the rest of your brain and it will comply.
The body does what it’s told.
The brain believes what you decide. This is a truth and a fact. So if you say “I can’t feel better” – You won’t. If you say “I am too old” – then you are. If you decided you have too much to learn, then it will be harder to learn.
The second you dwell on what you can’t do – your mind helps make sure you can’t.
It is that simple. When you focus on what you can do (all the possibilities) your mind thinks on how to make it happen. As always – up to you!
In Life’s equation try your best to remove “negative expectations” from the middle.The goal becomes much easier to reach.
Dreams + (all the reasons I think/know I can) = Goals achieved.
Thanks for your visit, I wish you luck with your dreams and goals
~ Penny
Sex, Spirit, Soul Mates and Chocolate....Ivonne's Journey
November 22, 2012 at 1:33 am
Penny, thank you for this post a great reminder as I feel I am walking through mud at the moment. 2013 really needs to be about living a reprogrammed life that follows the call of the soul. Great inspirational post.
ivonne
pennycoho
November 22, 2012 at 1:35 am
Most welcome Ivonne. I know that feeling well. Please do so my friend! I’m on your side for this, take care of you!
nightlake
November 21, 2012 at 10:31 pm
very true..self doubts and negative thoughts are the greatest obstacles to achieving something..I feel that some inner laziness could cause these negative thoughts too..
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Inner Lazy, yes I believe he has a room right next to mine lol! Seriously, the hardest person we ever have to discipline is ourselves, you are correct of course.
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 21, 2012 at 2:49 pm
You’ve sprang positive energy on this topic.
You’re such an inspiration.
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Thank you Charlie!
charliezero1.wordpress.com
November 21, 2012 at 11:11 pm
You’re so happily welcome.
RoSy
November 21, 2012 at 2:33 pm
1st lets get rid of those big words – LOL
xx
xx
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Yes,definitely a mouthful aren’t they lol!
xox
diannegray
November 21, 2012 at 12:55 pm
This is SO true, Penny. I remember my son used to say in the morning, “I’m going to have a really bad day at work today.” I’d tell him to say out loud in the car all the way to work, “I’m going to have a really GOOD day at work today.” After a couple of days it worked. Our thoughts are so important!!!
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 1:00 pm
We do shape our destiny don’t we Dianne…one day at a time! You certainly are in the best way ever my friend!
Amy
November 21, 2012 at 8:43 am
We do need to focus on all the possibilities. Thank you, Penny!
babso2you
November 21, 2012 at 6:38 am
All so true! You are what you think you are! Overcoming those obstacles reminds me the story of the little train going up the hill…I think I can, I think I can, I think I can! – B
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 4:49 pm
I loved that story Barb, I knew that train could make it, just knew it – was hopeful anyway!
xx
babso2you
November 21, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Penny! You brighten my day every day!
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Thank you Barb a most joyous and fun-filled Thanksgiving day to you also. May you and your family have the bestest day ever! And lots of yummy food!
Seadog
November 21, 2012 at 6:04 am
I think I’m starting to see where Christina gets her positvity from Penny
It’s a great way to think about life and a great way to start the day ( I’ll try it tomorrow honest! )
Thanks for posting
love n hugs
xxx
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Yeah, she’s kinda stuck with me on that one, my son (whose name is also Nick) is the same way, so I guess I did pass it on! Thank you Nick ~ Penny xx
Green Door Hospitality
November 21, 2012 at 4:32 am
So true — here’s to the power of positive thinking!!
Kenley
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Thanks Kenley, I drink a toast to that with you, here, here!
sharechair
November 21, 2012 at 3:18 am
Good one!
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Thank you very much! I have lived about half of my life this way and it does seem to work. When I pay attention to my own advice that is. lol!
marina kanavaki
November 21, 2012 at 1:59 am
Thank you for another inspirational post dear!
xxxxxxxxx
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Always a pleasure Marina, most welcome dear friend!
xox
anelephantcant
November 21, 2012 at 1:47 am
AnElephantCant help what he is thinking
That Penny has a great outlook on things
So he promises to try
To stay on a high
But beware cos when he’s happy he sings
pennycoho
November 21, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Thank you. I wonder if the singing sounds like a trumpet.Just curious!