October 5, 2007

Universal Thoughts

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 6:22 am

I've been thinking . . .

about the power of thoughts.

They say that what I think is the deciding factor in what the universe serves up to me. I can see the sense of that.

As I think, I see.

When I choose to focus on the brighter, smarter ideas and people, I seem to find them more.

When I’m sure of my direction, folks follow me. When I’m feeling insecure, folks challenge my ideas. It’s hardly quantum physics to calculate that why should be.

As I think, I feel.

When I’m certain that what I’ll be doing is going to turn out right, it always seems to . . . maybe that’s because I make it so. When I know I’m on the right track, it’s as if I touch a cloud to make the right things rain down

As I think, I am.

This weekend the universe is supporting every good dream.

I’m going to think it so.

What about you?

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27 Comments to “Universal Thoughts”

  1. October 5th, 2007 at 6:51 am
    Robert Hruzek said

    Very nice, Liz! And let’s not forget:

    As I think, I do.

  2. October 5th, 2007 at 7:05 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Robert!
    I know. Our thoughts are powerful. We really ought to check in often to know what thoughts we’re thinking out of habit to make sure that we want them in our lives.

  3. October 5th, 2007 at 7:23 am
    Karin H. said

    Do good = feel good = see good = meet good = etc.

    Openness, that’s what I call it - sure there must be a more scientifically name for it ;-). Buy a new car and everyone seems to ride in that particular brand/type too - all of a sudden!
    Or is it the attraction, recognition of what we do, feel, think for/on that moment that makes us see more ‘of a kind’?

    Karin H. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart, specially in business)

  4. October 5th, 2007 at 7:43 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Karin!
    Some folks call it attraction. Some folks call it serendipity. Some call it sensitivity to what was already there.

    I suppose it doesn’t matter what words we use as long as we know. Though, I do like the idea of “openness” that you put with it.

    If I make room for good things, then good things have a place in my life. :)
    I know that’s circular logic. But circular logic is sometimes right. :)

  5. October 5th, 2007 at 7:48 am
    Karin H. said

    I know that’s circular logic

    What goes around, comes around. Definitely circular ;-)
    (And logical !)

    Karin H.

  6. October 5th, 2007 at 8:07 am
    Catherine Lawson said

    Liz - Brilliant post and this is so true. I believe our minds are the most powerful tools we can use.

  7. October 5th, 2007 at 8:57 am
    ME Strauss said

    Excellent! I love that example. I can’t wait to use it! :)

  8. October 5th, 2007 at 9:02 am
    Karin H. said

    Eh, you already did ;-)

    Karin H.

  9. October 5th, 2007 at 10:04 am
    Mike said

    Hi Liz,

    That’s why the terms “virtuous cycle” and “doom loop” were invented! Thanks for this.

    Cheers,

    Mike

  10. October 5th, 2007 at 10:08 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Karin!
    As we know, I’m a little slow on uptake sometimes. :)

  11. October 5th, 2007 at 10:09 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Mike!
    I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of either one of those terms. They’re mighty intriguing, though!

  12. October 5th, 2007 at 10:33 am
    Neil Sattin said

    Hi Liz,

    Looks like it’s going to be a great weekend!

    I’ve been calling this process “The Compound Interest of Your Life” - how the thoughts you have and the choices you make, in Law of Attraction fashion, do grow and grow. Those little seed thoughts (”I’m having a great day”, for example) create our filter, reinforce each other, and eventually add up to the sum total of our experience. I guess I’m a mathematician at heart…or a banker?

    I write about it here:
    http://www.neilsattin.com/blog/2007/09/law-of-attraction-the-compound-interest-of-your-life/

    Thanks for the little reminder today.
    -Neil

  13. October 5th, 2007 at 10:42 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Catherine,
    I’m right with you on the power of our minds. If only we could remember to use them more often. :)

    I know I get too busy to stop and really use mine. :)

  14. October 5th, 2007 at 10:45 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Neil!
    A mathematician, a banker, or a farmer? :)

    Actually I think we’re all creators of magic when we do these things — we’re incredibly attractive wonderous individuals who show that people really are made of the same stuff as stars.

  15. October 5th, 2007 at 10:46 am
    Mike said

    Liz,

    I’m surprised you hadn’t heard either. They are very powerful alliteration of our self-made realities.

    Mike

  16. October 5th, 2007 at 10:50 am
    Mike said

    Liz,

    I’m with you on comment #13!

    Mike

  17. October 5th, 2007 at 11:08 am
    Neil Sattin said

    Yes, a farmer. Absolutely!

    “people really are made of the same stuff as stars.” - and have the same kind of influence in their world as well. It is rather magical. But it makes sense, as well - so you don’t have to suspend disbelief in order to get with the program.

    Still, I’ve experienced some miracles that defy logic. Like every day watching my 8-month-old son experience and learn about his world…creating me in the process.

  18. October 5th, 2007 at 11:19 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Mike!
    Isn’t fun how certain phrases are deeply entrenched in some lives and haven’t toughed others. Thanks for sharing these. I’ll be thinking about them for a long while. :)

  19. October 5th, 2007 at 11:22 am
    ME Strauss said

    Yeah, Neil!
    Kids are the most magical creators on the planet. If we could only hold on to some of what they’ve got . . . :)

  20. October 5th, 2007 at 11:30 am
    Neil Sattin said

    It strikes me that those of us commenting here probably have held on to at least a little bit of it.

    :)

  21. October 5th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Ah Neil,
    Don’t tell — otherwise we might not get to play all afternoon. :)

  22. October 5th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
    Rick Cockrum said

    Regarding comment #19, Liz - Watching Monsters, Inc a time or two does wonders. :)

    Thank you for the Friday wake up.

  23. October 5th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Rick!
    What a great idea! Monsters, Inc! I’m smiling already. :)

  24. October 6th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
    Kirk M said

    Ah, the power of the combination of an open mind, knowing who you are and what you see. When I was a kid I did all three so naturally (like we all probably did) that I never noticed. It’s only as I got older where experience started me thinking, that I saw the difference. Funny how I had to learn all over again what came so naturally as a child. Thank the skies that I still remember how to play.

    Hi Liz! :)

  25. October 6th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Kirk!
    Yeah! We’re all born authentic and open. Then we spend our lives trying to get back to that. :P

    Great to see you, Kirk!!

  26. October 6th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
    Kirk M said

    Been down but not out (it’s amazing I don’t absolutely despise doctors by now). I just had to take the time to poke my head in and say hello though. Okay, okay…off topic I know but I’ve missed you and the crowd! :D

  27. October 6th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Kirk!
    It’s not good to hear that you’ve been feeling poorly. It’s been quiet without you. There’s been a Kirk-sized hole around here. :)

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