Truth or Dare?

One of my first introductions to Science of Mind was to attend an Easter service in Los Angeles where Louise Hay was the guest speaker of the day. Moving past the fun of the person beside her in the easter bunny suit (holding a lit Jewish Minora), she calmy talked about understanding that we attract and create all aspects of our lives. A few years later, one of Louise's associates Dr Linda Logan became my mentor (and now friend) which led me to a path of relying on practice not theory.

So this week, let's use Louise Hay's first book You Can Heal Your Life for discussion. No need to buy a copy unless you wish to (it's still in bookstores 20 years later). Let's discuss the power of affirmations and how to put intent behind your affirmations to produce results in your life. Look for practical results.

Far too many people learn all the theory of New Thought and read all the books ... BUT ... their lives reflect that they do not practice it (i.e. activate it) in their lives. I'm more into doing than quoting. Reading dozens of books on New Thought and quoting them or the Bible, is not the end game. Quoting is for lazy people who keep the experience as a "head" trip and not a "life" trip. No one will have perfection - we all have challenges. It is how we handle those challenges that tells you if you, not just understand, but embody the principles of New Thought. The reality is It Works If You Work It. The end game is your life.

One of the great things about taking the steps to Change Your Life by Changing Your Thinking is to not do it by yourself. Join with other like minded people and be supported in your goals and direction. You'll feel your energy soar and it will become an every day part of your approach to life.

Dare to go for it ... don't just talk about the Truth ... live it.

Monday's study group: If you'd like to attend our group regularly, occasionally, or just once, please do. All opinions, questions, critiques and suggestions are welcomed and respected - it's a round table discussion on New Thought principles geared to your needs. There is no fee to attend - everything is by donation. We meet at the RSL rooms on the lower level of the Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall (Gold Coast) Monday 6.30 to 8pm. For more info go to www.ScienceofMind.com.au

YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE by Louise Hay

(edited from Chapter 9)

Like any other new thing you are learning, it takes practice to make it part of your life. First there is a lot of concentration, and some of us choose to make this "hard work". I don't like to think of it as hard work, but rather as something new to learn.

The process of learning is always the same no matter what the subject - whether you're learning to drive a car, or type, or play tennis, or think in a positive manner. First, we fumble and bumble as our subconscious mind learns by trial and yet, every time we come back to our practising it gets easier, and we do it a little better. Of course, you won't be "perfect" the first day. You will be doing whatever you can do. That's good enough for a start.

Say to yourself often "I'm doing the best I can".

You must learn the Spiritual Laws and follow them to the letter. You cannot bend them to the old way of thinking. You must learn and follow the new language, and when you do, then "magic" will be demonstrated in your life.

By practicing as many of these methods as you can, you will begin to demonstrate your results of this work. You will see the miracles occur in your life. The things you are ready to eliminate will go of their own accord. The things and events you want will pop up in your life seemingly out of the blue. You will get bonuses you never imagined!