A vision of crystal clarity, allied with faith and a firm attitude, moves mountains. This transformative stride fosters the genius factor and makes the expression of visions possible. The beauty of this innate gift is in its autonomy, as it requires no comprehension of its modus operandi. With built-in mechanics and the inherent power of fulfillment, it operates seamlessly and impartially for everyone who dares to tap into its potential.
Far too often, the significance of this capability is either overlooked or outright dismissed, primarily due to its simplicity. People tend to overcomplicate matters and endlessly search for grandiose schemes.
Before we venture deeper into the subject, let's define visualization. For this purpose, I'll use Rev. Ike's definition: visualization is seeing and feeling yourself in your mind already being, doing, and having the good you desire. It is a deliberate, positive creative dreaming of things into expression. Visualization is using the imagination consciously and willfully to be what you want to be, to do what you want to do, and to have what you want to have.
This is a skill that must be practiced and developed. Achieving control over our minds requires substantial effort, patience, consistency, and discipline. If the notion of safeguarding and purposeful channeling of this capability seems foolish, consider how folly allowing the mind to meander aimlessly, entertaining thoughtless musings, and idle daydreams is.
Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he. - Proverbs 29:18
What you see is what you get!
As a rather breviloquent type of person, I'm inclined toward succinctness rather than verbosity. There's no need to go to great lengths when discussing straightforward matters, so permit me to present guidelines concisely.
The stepping stone: recognize the source of every righteous desire as Yahweh (God). You hold an inherent right to pursue them, as the ownership document, metaphorically speaking, bears your name.
Secondly, release all stress and strain. You're to sow the seed in the form of a vision, which, as aforementioned, has an embedded mechanism for expression. Everything necessary for the materialization of your vision will be drawn to you in ways the human intellect cannot and doesn't need to devise. As Rev. Ike underscored, visualization should be pleasurable and carried out with a sense of effortless effort.
Having established the foundational principles, let's now delve into the steps on how to execute visualization:
Step one: Set a meticulously defined goal. Surprisingly, many people struggle to articulate the desires of their hearts. Don't fall into that category! Always keep a clear objective in mind. right down to the minute details. Precision and definiteness are crucial. For instance, a vague goal like "I want to be successful" lacks specificity. Successful in what, precisely? For what purpose? Another example of an inadequate goal would be, "I want to get rich." I advocate using this potential righteously. Pursue purpose over wealth. Be an embodiment of what you seek. Genuine wealth follows the noblehearted. Therefore, aspire to attain that which fuels you with love, inspiration, motivation, boldness, and unyielding determination. Something the life seems worthless without.
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. - Norman Vincent Peale
Step two: Enter the "secret closet" referenced in the Bible, which is a mental state devoid of judgments, beliefs, restrictions, limitations, human tendencies, and thoughts influenced by past or future perspectives. It is the state of being fully present, with an unwavering focus on stillness and peace. This marks the starting point.
Note: If your mind is accustomed to encountering and entertaining random thoughts, consider incorporating a daily meditation practice of 15-20 minutes, ideally before engaging in the visualization process.
Step three: Once you enter the secret closet, visualize yourself vividly, not from the perspective of "someday," but in the present moment, actively living the fruition of your vision. Many practitioners emphasize the significance of feelings, but genuine emotions cannot be faked. Instead, they naturally emerge in a state of deep trance. Dedicate three to five minutes daily to this task.
Step four: maintain the flow state throughout the day. Discriminate against thoughts and emotions that diverge from the course of attainment of your vision. As my mentor emphasized, the only way to failure in life is through broken focus. Discard every element that hinders productivity. If the truth be told, we have no business engaging with news, social media, etc., unless the goal is to establish a thriving e-network. Simply put, every thought and action must be aligned with the vision, without exception. Dedicate a hundred percent of your focus while engaging in your daily tasks, whether it's washing dishes, playing an instrument, exercising, or solving advanced math riddles.
Read my preceding article for insights into a technique I use to preserve focus: Simple Practices To Help You Overcome Tough Times
Step five: repetition, repetition, repetition! Small steps executed daily amass swiftly. Maintain unyielding consistency in both your thoughts and actions.
Armed with this knowledge, you possess everything needed to embark on a transformative journey in your life. May the calendar year 2024 be your most remarkable and fulfilling yet!
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