How is is possible to stay positive when experiencing a real crisis

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Permalink Reply by Jilly on November 2, 2009 at 11:33pm

Hi there, The law of attraction says to make room for what it is that you want. It seems to me that you are not doing that. If you want the dream job you need to have experience to aquire it. To take the lesser job only to get the experience may be the right step for you. However you must go and take that lesser job as a stepping stone with excitement, with enthusiasm, with a happy heart and with a vision of the dream coming your way in the dream job. You have wasted 10 months my friend, you could have had nearly 10 months of experience as a stepping stone to get there. Don't just wish, take action, go with the flow...the Universe/God is in action. You took action when posting this. Yes the Law does tell you to visualize and let go. What it means is let go of the wanting...start experiencing the HAVING. I say all of this with a happy heart and cant wait to hear when you get your dream job and share what your dream job looks like. Sometimes writing down what your dream job is, helps to experience. I use a Vision Board to help me and remind me of what my dream is. Sometime after writing it down and reading it...you realize you were wrong in your wanting. Try it. Peace my friend, JILLY

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Permalink Reply by Neev on November 3, 2009 at 4:44am

Thanks I will do- it's great to have discovered this forum

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Permalink Reply by Alyssa on November 3, 2009 at 8:27pm

Neev - I am also facing an onslaught of challenging circumstances. The kind that make you sit back and say, really? seriously universe? i'm doing what has been suggested below, which is taking a lower paying job to stay in my field and hopefully gain a foothold into an organization I like and would be happy to work for as a permanent employee. It brings its own set of challenges, BUT it feels like i'm at least moving instead of being sucked into quicksand.

i'm facing foreclosure, losing family members, trying to build things only to see them pulled down by others. Looking at circumstances like this can be crushing. I think its almost harder to face the small, incremental day by day discouragment. Like, shouldn't i have found a job by now?

If i may respectfully disagree with one of the posters below, don't say to yourself "oh, i wasted 10 months". Start from HERE. NOW. all the info you've collected over the last year is useful to move forward. take a few minutes to brainstorm all the different things you CAN do, you WANT to do, you never dreamed of doing but maybe you'd like. There are an infinite number of possibilities. Don't give up on yourself! don't focus on number of months unemployed. Focus on NEW opportunties.Best wishes!!!

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Permalink Reply by Neev on November 4, 2009 at 1:38am

What a fantastic relpy Alyssa. Thank you. Yes, I'm working on this process. I'm positive more often now than I was before, and delighted to have discovered this site. I agree - I certainly do not take the attitude that I have wasted 10 months. I am broadening out my search now, and have realised I need to look for something/anything, even if it is lower pay (some 50% more), because I need to make progress. I hope things get better for you too. I so agree with your thoughts.

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Permalink Reply by Raymond Gerard Wegimont on November 3, 2009 at 9:38pm

Very nice, Alyssa. Hey Neev, yeah it is tough to stay positive during situations like yours. It's a great idea to work out to keep spirits up as well.
Maybe looking at LOA processes in different ways can help you use it more effectively. Unfortunately, a lot of LOA literature can cause more doubt because it communicates things in an unrealistic fashion...or what SEEMS to be unrealistic. And here I go again, about to anger somebody with my views, but any of techniques are used ONLY to make an impression on your subconscious mind. By doing that, say visualizing what you want, along with daily action, you get closer. You don't have to believe that the universe is all magic to make this work. Some people believe that and it works for them, others may be more pragmatic and trying to force what most LOA is trying to convey will create conflict. You won't believe it 100% and that will get in your way.

If you were to just start by giving suggestions to your subconscious mind, through mental imagery (very importation to TRY to make it feel real, but don't worry if it's not perfect...it will work anyway) Eventually your subconscious mind will start to give you ideas as well as noticing something that will help you that you may not have noticed before. You don't have to believe in metaphysics to use this stuff.

In my opinion and experiences, there definitely is evidence of something spiritual going on but I'm not interested in forcing beliefs. Have you ever known exactly what time it was before looking at a clock? did an angel whisper it in your ear? Nope! It was your subconscious mind taking care of stuff and keeping track without you even knowing it. You can train it to tell you all sorts of things. I hope this helps and I wish you luck.

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Permalink Reply by Neev on November 4, 2009 at 1:43am

Thank you Raymond. I certainly am trying my best. I started giving my subconscious mind positive suggestions on Oct 10 (my b'day) but so far it hasn't come up with any bright ideas! I have felt so stuck for so long now, I find it hard to deal with, as I've always believed that situations will turn around...I guess some take longer than others! I also realise that I'm sending my subconscious double messages, as I continue to slip into negative thinking. I am getting better though. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

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Permalink Reply by Raymond Gerard Wegimont on November 4, 2009 at 6:23am

You're very welcome and happy belated birthday. I find it hard to believe that a Libra would be lacking ideas! You all are brilliant with both intellect and creativity (and great with puns for some reason. I don't know you're situations but some Libras have a hard time with decision making that they will find themselves stuck.

One thing I've done for myself to combat slipping into negative thinking, and VERY effectively is to visualize a positive image every hour for 3 minutes or less. Of course, as it's always stated in the land of LOA (I'm growing to hate that term), imagine it as if it were true now...in the mind. Doing this every hour seems like a bit much (I actually set an alarm) but it seems to be a definite cure for depression (I'm a Pisces, I know ALL about depression)

Well, take care Neev. Things will click for you.

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Permalink Reply by Neev on November 4, 2009 at 1:44am

Thanks Kem Kem. Following your msg, I looked up there videos on YouTube and have been listening all day. They are great!

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Permalink Reply by Sunflower on November 4, 2009 at 9:53am

I saw your post this morning. My heart goes out to you knowing that I am also in a similiar experience. I recently lost what was suppose to be my dream job and am now waiting for substitute teaching positions to come through. The phone is not ringing as of yet...Scary thoughts go through my mind as what could happen if some money doesn't start to flow this way...but I try very hard to remember to look and appreciate the small miracles in everyday, like a smile from someone, sunshine, my family and friends. I try to keep moving. That is a big one. Get out making contacts both to lead to the job you want but also just human contact to keep you in reality and not allow yourself to float off into your own isolated space of scary problems. I work every day to appreciate what I have now and know that this trial is making me stronger. Even as I write this I am trying to encourage you as well as myself, but I do have faith that this will pass. God has a bright future in store. Remember that fear destroys opportunity. Don't give in to the fear. Keep moving...:)

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Permalink Reply by Jenna Costo on November 5, 2009 at 8:29pm

Hi..

I think what Im about to tell you will definitely help you. Do let me know how this goes.

Im in the jon search process myself and without too much luck of late & waiting for that dream job offer , just like you. Although my goal of this dream job hasnt manifested yet, I am confident that I can help you.

1st thing to keep in mind is that you will make it happen. That is it. No other options exist. The only variable factor is time. You dont know when exactly, but you should know what is your destiny. If you truly believe that this is what you are meant to do, you will. You can't force yourself to believe. Either you believe or you don't believe. If you don;t believe this job is your destiny, then may be something else is. But you need to feel what your deserve. I'll give you an example. In my case, this job I am visualising is my destiny. I know it. Nobody told me to think like this. I knew these things even before I read LOA stuff. So I know that this is what I will do. It will come when the time is right.
2nd, I don't know where you live but if you have your own room, clean it. There should be no clutter anywhere. If you are a woman, clean out your purse. There should be no clutter in it.

3rd, get a journal/note book and write down things that you are grateful for. My experience tells me that what I write grows. So, everyday try to write 5 things at least that you are so happy about. Once you do that and mean it, there would be more things to be happy about. You can find infinite things to be happy about, once you start. Let me tell you some things I am happy about. (I spoke to this guy today and signed up for a program that will basically help me manage my money better and eliminate stuff I owe to credit cards; I love my black nail polish, I love the red nail polish on my toes, I love my dogs, I love my bed, I love how everybody likes me, I love how I am taking action everyday, I love the wisdom I gained from you tube, I love that I came across the book Harmonic Wealth by James Arthur Ray, I love that I discovered the library recently, I love how I feel refreshed after a good night’s sleep, I love cooking, I love the money that I have, I love the beautiful sky at sunset, I love the clouds in the sky.. I could go on forever ). I’ve been doing this for a while, so it comes naturally. At first, it didn’t make sense. So you need to try and see what works for you. But I am sure there is something that you can be happy about. May be you are happy that you got a good work out, may be you are happy for your 6 pack abs, happy for a good lunch, happy that someone kissed you, just try and see.
4th, chant SHREEM often. Its amazing, it will bring you money. I used to struggle with money and my rent got reduced by 25$ and some other expenses got eliminated.
5th , take your mind to the future. Imagine sometimes who you are. When you look around, say THIS IS WHO I USED TO BE. But in your mind’s eye you are in your dream job, feeling great, smiling, and content with total peace of mind.
6th, if you don’t exactly have a money problem, donate. Donate something anything regularly. I donate 5 $ every month to help the doggies of this world. Whenever you donate with love, the money comes back to you multiplied. But don’t need to expect it..just enjoy life …it will come..But you need to do this consistently and with your heart in something that means something to you.

Anyway, I’m sure you will feel better. LOA is not just a concept. It is an art that you need to master. Its an ongoing journey throughout life. Let me know how this exercise goes, and if I can help some more.

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