Odd that expression but it makes a point...
Why bother? Is the horse going to get up and obey? Not bloody likely. Yet we try and try and try to what end? Releasing our frustrations or causing them to flourish in our attempt revive a dead horse?
The definition of insanity...doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different out come each time. Love that one, we are all insane if this is the case! The only way to achieve a different outcome is to change our perspective. For example, not that long ago I was paying some bills on line and as each one was posted my bank balance grew smaller and smaller...not a pleasant sight but inevitable none the less. I started thinking about how I could do something differently to make it go in the other direction. I changed my perspective.
Instead of focusing on what I didn't have I started mentally listing all that I did have and further to that all that I had the ability to attain. You know what...it's working, it's slow but I'm seeing progress. Because I didn't focus on what I didn't have it wasn't reflected back on me. What I see now is ONLY abundance. I don't ask "How can I afford this?" I state "I have the means to afford this." Even if at the time I don't I still say it. You know what? So far I have had the means to do what is needed when it's needed...not necessarily more than that but I'm not left struggling. And believe me I have struggled.
This can work for anyone, it's amazing how just counting your blessings as it were can make such a difference! I was at the Health and Wellness Show a few weekends ago and had the opportunity to listen to a speaker give some insight into manifestation and one of the most important things he said was DO NOT FOCUS ON WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE OR DON'T WANT...you know why? Because that's exactly what you will end up with. Instead focus on what you do have and increase it mentally and believe! If you don't believe it will work, it won't work.
I have been through spots where I had doubt and you know what happened? I ended up financially strapped and stressed to the point of illness. It's unbelievably frustrating in the beginning but once you realise that you can initiate change in yourself and thus stop beating your dead horse you will be able to breath a sigh of relief and your troubles will passed. That doesn't mean you can stop doing the work, no way! Everyday you work at it, every day until it becomes part of you like breathing or blinking.
This is not an easy task to undertake. In the beginning it's painful and the benefits are slow to materialize but don't give up, never give up. Giving up is certain death. Be that insane person doing the same thing over and over until you see different results. It can happen you have to believe it will.
You know the expression 'misery loves company' well truer words were never spoken. I know this because I've been contemplating letting myself get sick and with all that's floating around it shouldn't be difficult. Why would I want to do this to myself when I've done such a good job at staying relatively healthy? Sympathy maybe, sick people get sympathy, more so I just want a day off to laze around in my pj's feeling sorry for myself. Dumb? Ya, really dumb. Instead I'm taking one of the two weeks my kids are off for spring break, much better use of my energy, focus on doing something fun with them and having the means to do so.
So my challenge to you TODAY...stop beating your dead horse, leave it to rot and dissolve into dust. Think of all you have and expand it. If it's money you require, think about your bank balance increasing don't focus on it decreasing. If it's better health, close your eyes and remember when you felt at your best and try to recapture that feeling. Tell yourself "I'm healthy, I'm happy and I feel GREAT!" you may have to say it a few times for it to stick but don't give up it will happen. If you want to attract your soul mate, put it out there ask for someone who is a perfect match to you and open your heart and mind. That person is there waiting for you.
The biggest mistake we make is looking over the fence. Expressions exist for a reason, to teach us lessons, sometimes we just don't learn. Here are a few of my favourite. "Be careful what you wish for." "The grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence." "There's no point crying over spilt milk." "Count your blessings." "Never go to bed angry." "Actions speak louder than words." "Lead by example".
Some of these are kind of like warnings, others are just common sense. BUT there is a reason for each and every one of them. If we choose to ignore them we set our selves up to encounter exactly what we are being warned against. I've seen it first hand. I know people living with regret because they viewed the grass as greener, or what they wished for didn't turn out as they expected. They did it wrong, what we should wish for should be a reflection of all that is good and positive in OUR own lives not what we perceive in the lives of others. We can not wish to have what someone else has...that belongs to them...make your own variation and wish for that.
How many of you out there would LOVE to win the lottery? Not just a couple of bucks but the big one...fifty million sounds good to me! Now let me ask you this, how many of you have imagined what your life would be like if you did win? Pretty spectacular right? Well why not view your life right now as spectacular? When you wake up in the morning are you grateful you're still here? That's pretty spectacular! Do you have kids who love you unconditionally? That too is spectacular. How about a roof over your head? Food in the cupboard? Clothes on your back? Pretty damn spectacular if you ask me. See your life that way and it will be.
Oh and when you go buy your lottery ticket before they push the button on the machine ask for the "winning numbers only please" it sounds dumb and the clerk my laugh but how does that one expression go "Ask and ye shall receive"(?) Ok, I will, and thank you very very much, in advance!
With much love, light and a SPECTACULAR LIFE!
Tammy.
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