“… if we “act as if” we already have something we want, “act as if” something is already occurring in our lives (even if it’s not), or “act as if” we know how to do something (even if we don’t) – we create the conditions for it to manifest in our life with greater easy and probability.”

This is the start of Mike Robbins’ latest blog post on the Power Of “Acting As If”.

He continues…

“As I’ve been reflecting on it more, I realize that although I understand the concept of “acting as if” and I write, speak, and teach about how we have the power to create our own reality, in certain areas of my life – especially the ones that are most important to me or the ones where I feel the most cynical and resigned, I often pay “lip service” to acting as if, while simply hoping things will get better, worrying that they won’t, or allowing the outcome to determine how optimistic or pessimistic my outlook and approach will be.

This has been a sobering, but important realization for me this week. There is a big difference between knowing something and living it.

“Acting as if” is about believing in things that don’t currently exist and that there may not be much evidence for. This is about living a “faith-based” life, not an “evidence-based life.” The term “faith-based” often gets used in a political, social, or moral context when talking about initiatives or organizations that are connected with the church or some specific organized religion. However, being a faith-based person, while it can and often does encompass our religious beliefs and our spiritual practices, is even broader than this.

When we choose to live with a strong faith in things not seen, not proven, and not guaranteed – we tap into the power of the possible and we supersede the literal and predicable.“

This SO resonated with me … in some areas of my life, I’m comfortable handing over things to the universe, trusting that the right things will happen for me… but in other areas (and I now realise they are those areas where I have most fear and perception of lack of control) I still think that I have to be in control, and worry about things until they go right.

Hmmm… hard work!! Letting the Universe & my spiritual power handle things seems to make a whole lot more sense

[To read the full article, go to Mike Robbins' blog.]

I don’t think I’ve ever watched an Oprah show, but I happened on her website one day several months ago, and am now such a fan of hers. I love the positive energy of the messages that are given out by her and all the regulars on her show – and I look forward to the regular email newsletter I signed up for, so I can dip into any of a variety of thought-provoking topics.

In today’s email, Michael Losier talks about the Power of Gratitude in our live. The sentence that I liked most in the article is this:

“if you are noticing what you appreciate and noticing what you are grateful for, you can’t be noticing what you don’t like.”

How simple is that? And yet how powerful? I can do that!!

Last week I was walking towards home with a friend. She referred to the rain that was softly falling, saying she hoped it would clear up for the following day as it had been such a miserable day. My response? “My flowers are getting watered for me.” And yes, I did get a slightly odd look, before she laughed and agreed that it was a nicer way of noticing the rain.

Visit Self-Healing Expressions for ideas and online help too.

Practice an act of appreciation at least once a day – and notice how negative habits start receding as you start to really notice the beauty in the minutiae of each day.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Tracey

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both Heaven, (astronomy), and Earth, (geography), to help you improve your life by receiving positive Qi (energy).

Feng Shui has become so popular that mini-fountains are now turning up in department stores. While it is nice to see these items being promoted, they are truly of no value to anyone who doesn’t understand what the practice embraces. When you lack that  understanding, then these items are little more than ornaments. So, here is a little background on the science: Feng Shui literally means “wind-water” and the name derives from a passage in the ancient Chinese Book of Burial which says : “Chi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water.” Feng Shui is about believing  that the energy drawn from heaven and earth can be properly harnessed through the placement of objects in a room, living area or the workplace.

My full article on Fen Shui is published on EzineArticles: Giving Your Home Positive Energy With Feng Shui . Keep an eye open for new articles & posts!

Blessings
Tracey