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Fighting Fear

"Your fear is your limit. Your potential is infinite."

We create our own fears. Oftentimes, these mental barriers are the only walls on the way to achieving goals. Fear vibrates at a lower frequency and can literally serve as heavy ballast that pulls us back as we try to take off in search of new heights and adventures. How can we drop the unnecessary weight that does not benefit us in any way?

I used to struggle with the concept of fighting fear myself. Uncertainty is scary, while we find security in what we perceive as safe and familiar. Why choose to gamble away the comfort of safety in exchange for just a glimpse of opportunity? Why take a chance when the odds of losing and winning are even?

We fear to make a mistake, we fear to fail, and we fear to lose the things that we are accustomed to. We fear to let go of "the old" in search of "the new" that is unknown, uncertain, and therefore, frightening. These are the reasons why millions of people deliberately choose to take a detour around their dreams. As a result, so many dreams remain dreams, the simple "what if " statements, the unfulfilled wishes in the dreamland of lost opportunities. Wouldn't life be better without personal fears? How do we step outside of our comfort zone in order to grow and advance forward?

Avoiding fears is not an option, as it will only make them scarier. Since we create our own fears, we have the inner power to overcome them. Every fear one holds is the fear of the self. There can be nothing within you that does not correspond to something outside of yourself, so the projected fears that you hold are actually tethered to you by your own need to be afraid. You can decide to cut these little cords that hold you back and align beyond them. You are in charge to decide for yourself if you need fear to stay safe.

Many choose to hide behind their fears using the excuse of safety. There is no safety, never really. The future is uncertain and unknown. Every day is just a sequence of different moments strung together, and each of these moments evaporates as quickly as it comes. Perceiving each day as a new beginning, learning to trust your inner voice and making a choice to live without regrets is a pretty good start.

Don't look back and judge yourself, it is better to ask if you learned anything from the unfavorable outcome. Acknowledge the little victories, one hundred pennies make up a dollar. No one knows what it is like to be you. Your journey is unique to you and you only. Whatever you fear, face it, accept it as a personal challenge and choose your own way of dealing with it. Once you face that fear, it will start to fade.

Reprogramming your long-held fears and underlying presumptions is a huge task at hand and may not be the easiest exercise with which to begin. Instead, I find it easier to start monitoring the mind and catching the new incoming fears, the little seeds in the thoughts that have not developed into the mental barriers just yet. Picture a huge fire burning over your head that you can easily turn on and off using your awareness. Whenever a fearful thought comes to mind, direct it towards the fire and watch it burn and disappear in the smoke. Burn all your fearful thoughts, simply do not allow for them to settle in as they emerge. This practice can assist with altering the overall perception of fear. Unexpectedly, one might realize that s/he does not require the alignment with the vibration of fear anymore.

What are my fears? They are mental illusions, the excuses I keep to support my "I can't" statements, the limitations preprogrammed into the mind that keep me from believing that I'm worthy, the parasites in the brain that prevent me from exploring my full potential. Yes, I'm angry at my fears! Yes, this anger gives me power and inner courage to overcome them!

Anger and courage are great in replacing fear. Find the courage to explore life. Focus on discovering the different parts of yourself and your unique personality by allowing and welcoming the new experiences into your life. Prepare to fall and not be disappointed. Get angry at failure and use that active energy to try over and over again. Each time you fail, you learn; and therefore, each time you rise, you rise wiser, stronger and fiercer.

Do I learn and grow on a personal level? Do I strive to master living without regrets? Can I grasp the value of every attempt and every lesson among the way? How efficient is the portfolio of my experiences? These are the questions one might ask in order to recognize if s/he is moving and advancing forward, as forward is the only way to follow the current of life.

Life never stands still. Change is a part of our existence and flows through each one of us as we struggle to align with the current of destiny in the rocky river of life. Do not be afraid to let go of "the old" in order to make space for "the new." Accept the fact that change is a natural component of life and should not be feared. Stop focusing attention on what could possibly go wrong; instead, get excited about everything that is going to turn out right. A lifetime does not last forever. Every experience is a gift, an episode that takes place in your own movie. You laugh, you cry, you learn and move forward, always forward, down the stream of life.

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Power of Thought

"Man is a thinker. He is that what he thinks. When he thinks fire, 
he is fire. When he thinks war, 
he will create war. 
Everything depends 
if his entire imagination
 will be an entire sun, 
that is, that he will imagine himself completely 
that what he wants."  Paracelsus 

I like to think of the Universe as an infinite living mind. Imagine the world as a complicated system that exists in the mind of this unimaginable source of intelligence, logic and thought. Inevitably, we are all thoughts of the divine mind, each thought of the particular frequency and vibration. Our thoughts are also nothing more than waves of energy, each carrying a particular vibration. Every time you think, you send a brainwave of energy into the universe. That energy attracts similar energy waves. The law of attraction is set in action, practice to use it for your advantage and benefit.

We all have the power to choose our thoughts. Be mindful of that power and choose only the best thoughts; the thoughts that are going to lift you up, inspire and simply make you feel good. This task takes time and practice, but it is well worth the effort.Our thoughts evoke feelings about the particular subject or choice to be made and, once we feel it, we believe it and act upon it. Further, for every action that we take, there's a reaction to follow. Our thoughts truly are the underlying building blocks of our reality.

No two individuals perceive the world in the same way. People may have similar tendencies or character trades, tastes, beliefs, principals and opinions; nonetheless, their overall realities are never exactly alike. Our thoughts, feelings and actions are the dominant components that create our individual persona. We tend to follow the certain thought patterns that dominate our feelings and result in corresponding actions as an underlying effect of our thoughts and acquired beliefs.

Are you unhappy with your everyday reality? The new outlook at life starts with new thoughts. We all can learn to recognize the unhealthy thought patterns and override them by programming the new beliefs and philosophies. Taking the time to conceptualize your new view points with your goals and quests in mind can set a solid foundation for achieving your desired objectives and reaching personal fulfillment. Reprogram your brain! This is neither as difficult nor as simple as it may sound.

I like to refer to the brain as an instrument of the soul. Once you know what your soul desires (meditation and keeping a personal journal can be helpful with respect to this task), you can start reprogramming the "I can't" and "I'm afraid" beliefs into "I can and I will" statements, with your goal in mind. This can be easily achieved through thoughtful repetitions of the new philosophies (say it until you believe it! ).

Affirmations are extremely powerful tools (too bad I used to make fun of them in my business classes). Repetitions of thoughtfully and carefully structured sentences can produce a magical impact. You start believing! Once you believe it, you feel it and you make it happen!

As your perceptions shift and the new outlook at life settles in, you will raise your vibrations and start manifesting your new reality. Apply the law of attraction to attract the things that you desire into your life by focusing your mind and thoughts on your goals. Dissatisfaction and frustration radiate the unfavorable energy, which will be amplified and returned back to you. Instead, let the universe know about the things you appreciate and enjoy, say "Thank you!" to attract and invite similar experiences.

Practice gratitude (what are you grateful for now?), visualize success (what is going to be and how it is going to be), express compassion (understand that we all face challenges on our unique journeys) and show love (who does not need to attract and bring more love into their lives?); at last, always strive to think positive. Before you know it, magic will start manifesting in your daily life in the ways you have never imagined, and your dreams and goals will suddenly appear within reach.

What you think, you become.
What you feel, you attract.
What you imagine, you create.
                                        – Buddha

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Planets and Energies

This singular phrase, which was inscribed upon the Emerald Tablet in cryptic wording by Hermes Trismegistus embraces the entire system of traditional and modern magic. The significance of this expression is that it is believed to hold the key to all mysteries. All systems of magic are claimed to function by this formula, stating that Macrocosmos is the same as Microcosmos.

 "As above so below and as below so above."

These large celestial bodies are right above us and influence our personalities and lives in the direct and very inquisitive way. The positions of the planets at the moment of one's birth have direct impact on the life of that individual. In the world built of energy and only separated by the rate of vibration and underlying frequency, the energy and the character of each planet hold direct correspondence with our bodies and lives.

The planets in our solar system are all making their ways around the sun and absorb solar energy. Each celestial body absorbs the amount of the energy based on its characteristics and requirements; further, each planet radiates excess. Earth too absorbs the energy from the sun in addition to the energies released by other planets in the galaxy. We are the residents of planet Earth and, therefore, absorb and feel these energies within our bodies and minds.

We are energetic beings (yes, matter is a form of dense energy), and we carry an energetic imprint of the planets above us in the form of our character and personality. DNA is our biological imprint; nonetheless, we all carry an energetic watermark that defines the overall personality as well as one's strengths and weaknesses. Parents, society and cultural standards heavily influence this initial inscription of energetic map that we are born with; however, the tendencies, talents and shortcuts to reaching personal goals and dreams remain.

Through the understanding of the underlying energies of the initial energetic imprint and learning to balance the current energies within the body, one can align with his/her highest potential and live a happier and more fulfilling life. One can find the source of strength and power and learn to reprogram his/her fears and insecurities into ambitions and goals. Our outer world is nothing more than a reflection of our inner world ("as within so without"). Happiness begins with personal transformation!

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Essence of the Soul

What defines you? Are you your job, your hobbies, your house, your friends and family? Are you what you do and what you own? Can one be rated based on the characters of friends and family? What about beliefs and values- isn't one's philosophy heavily influenced by the overall environment and upbringing? What if that philosophy was no longer your truth? Would you still remain you?

What would one find stripped away of all the previously held beliefs and economical and political systems that one relied upon? Perhaps, this could be the moment when one could get a glimpse at the true essence of his soul…

We come into this world alone, carrying no material possessions and will leave it all behind when we go. As the soul advances further on its evolution, what remains from this lifetime? The lessons we learn, the feelings we feel and the events that touch our hearts, the undertakings that change and push us forward in one way or another- these are the things of value on the soul's journey.

Perception is the core of our underlying reality. Try to see life as an experience, as a way to learn and advance. There's no failure, just gained knowledge, advancement and growth. This perception eliminates the fear of failure- you can't lose, you can only win or learn. Wisdom cannot be obtained in exchange for material possessions. Knowledge is acquired through experiences and events that cause us to feel, think and act.

Every soul comes into existence with desire to grow, evolve and express its true essence, its signature, in a new way. Each person carries something exceptionally unique and extraordinary. The goal is to uncover and find that inner spark, uncover that true essence deep within and, once discerned, be able to know, understand and hold on to it with confidence. This is the key to personal magic.