To be or not to be, that is the focus

“You can have, do, or be anything you want.”

~Dr. Joe Vitale

The Secret

This statement is true. You’ve probably heard said before. If not from Joe Vitale in The Secret, you’ve likely heard a variation of the words. Just hearing those words can make you conjure up images in your imagination of a wonderful life. Using your imagination in this way is called visualizing, one very powerful method of attracting to you what you want to have, do, or be.


Most people have no problems visualizing what they want to have: a new house, a fancy car, a perfect partner, lots of money, etc. Most people have no problems imagining themselves doing what they want to do: travel the world, sky dive, Spend lots of money, win a championship game, etc. Having and doing are ingrained in our very consciousness through the media and in our upbringing. We all want to have and do more.


Very little emphasis is placed on becoming the person it takes to achieve the dreams of having and doing what we want. Think about it.

What you currently have and are able to do is the result of who you are.

It is not the other way around. Getting this backwards is a common error due to the media influence we have received since were very young.


Think about the numerous commercials that transmit the message to you an a daily basis, buy our product and women will love you, people will respect you, impress your neighbors and friends when they see you driving this car, wearing these clothes, sporting this watch, etc. Buy these shoes and you’ll be a champion on the court. It all seems to point to the need to acquire something first, and then as if by magic you will suddenly become something better, a better person.


This concept was developed with the consumer in mind. Buy our product and receive the reward. Ask any champion of sports what their secret is, I’ll bet you don’t one of them saying it’s the shoes they wear, the cologne they use, or the car they drive. Their secret will come down to visualizing themselves as a champion, and a whole lot of hard work.


Whatever your goal in life, the recipe is the same. You must visualize yourself BEING the person you want to become, and you must work toward becoming that person. You didn’t hear me say you had to have anything because having is the result of doing (the work), and getting up the ambition to do the work is the result of being the person that it takes.


Long story short, in visualizing your goal, be sure to focus predominantly on you being the person you will need to be. When and only when you have this down, you will receive inspiration of what you need to do to become this person. Now you need to focus on your doing the right thing in a successful manner. If you follow these steps in the correct sequence, you will have what it is you desire much quicker and you will not so easily lose it.


How many times have you heard of someone coming into a little extra cash, winning the lottery, gambling, refund, or whatever, only to lose it as quickly as they gained it? This is because they did not change. Their financial thermostat remained set to have what they were comfortable with having. On a subconscious level, they had to get rid of that extra cash.


Sounds a lot like we’re talking about your self-image, doesn’t it? You’re right. Changing your self-image can take some time and effort, but it is something you will have to do, if you want to make any change last. If you neglect to mediate on being the right person that is in a vibrational match with that which you want to have, you will not be able to hold on to it, if you do ever get it.



In my new book, Manifest by design Now, I go into this in detail with a very effective method using your inner voice. This book can be purchased on my website, but since this book is new, I’m making a very special offer for a limited time. I am GIVING IT AWAY FOR FREE! How’s that for a special offer? Simply leave me a message on my personal page on Facebook. I will send the ebook (PDF) to your email address. And no worries, I respect your email privacy always. I will not share your information with anyone.



To your Infinite Abundance,

Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.








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Spirit creates by self-contemplation

Spirit creates by Self-contemplation;

Therefore, What it contemplates itself

as being, that it becomes.

You are individual Spirit;

Therefore, What you contemplate as

the Law of your own being becomes the

Law of your being.

~Thomas Troward

Isn’t this a most powerful statement? The act of creation is carried out through Self-contemplation. It does not say through Self-contemplation in relationship to your environment, your circumstance, your current situation. It does not say in relation to anything at all. Self-contemplation is just that. It is in complete and utter independence from any and all outside comparison.


The second part of this profound statement reads: What you contemplate as the Law of your own being becomes the Law of your being. Can you see how this is in essence reinforcing the idea that the Self of which is contemplated is not only independent of outside comparison, but also independent of precedent? This is truly a most empowering statement.



Now in plain English, what exactly does all of this mean?



The idea of wanting to improve your life situation is a natural outgrowth of the dissatisfaction you sense with your current life situation. You are not entirely satisfied with the ways things are in your life. You want to experience a better life. Whether this means you want more money, a better relationship, a more rewarding career, or simply a sense of purpose; it doesn’t matter. You want something to change.


First of all, realize this is natural. It is not a bad thing. It simply is an expression of your being alive. You want to experience more life, and that is a good thing. Smile.


The next most natural thing to do, once you become aware of your dissatisfaction and your desire to change, is to make a decision to change. This is where understanding the above statement can really make a big difference in how you go about making this change, and thus, the results you will achieve in making that change.


Now when most people decide they want something in their life to change, they focus on that thing that they wish to change.



I want to lose weight.

I want to earn more money.

I want him to notice all that I do.

I want more free time.



Now consider the above statement: “Spirit creates by Self-contemplation”



If you are contemplating that which you wish to change, you are creating more of that desire, to lose weight, to earn more money, his noticing all that you do, more free time. According to the above, to attain the desired outcome, you must contemplate that result within your being.



You have an imagination. It is for this purpose that your imagination serves you. Direct your imagination to create the vision of yourself with your desired result already achieved. Contemplate your self at the ideal weight. Contemplate your earning a surplus of money. Contemplate yourself in any circumstance you wish to experience. What you contemplate yourself as being, that is what you will become.




Now for the second part of the statement: “What you contemplate as the Law of your own being becomes the Law of your being.”




Understand that most people have an idea of how they wish their life to be, but they impose limits as to how far they can go and how fast they can get there. They base their goals or the achievement of those goals on precedent, whether personal, observed, or entirely fabricated from their imagination. They impose limitations based on their sense of self-worth. This can be with goals concerning money, weight, recognition or freedom. Who is really to say how much you can attain or how long it will take you.


This statement makes it clear that precedent is only valid for those who make it valid. In historic terms, think of the following examples:



We make ships of iron that float.

We speak to people anywhere on the planet in real time without having to shout.

We fly through the air and into space.

We breathe under water.

By this time tomorrow, we can be anyplace on this planet.



Think about this. Now consider your thoughts on this from the perspective of someone living just two centuries earlier. What is precedent other than not understanding the first cause of any law? You decide what is possible, not precedent!


“Yes” you say “I can see that whatever I want may be possible, but I don’t know how to bring it into being.” If this or something similar is on your mind, look at the statement again.

“Spirit creates by Self-contemplation;

Therefore, What it contemplates itself

as being, that it becomes.

You are individual Spirit;

Therefore, What you contemplate as

the Law of your own being becomes the

Law of your being.”

If you wish to create a new life for yourself, contemplate yourself as you wish to be. Do not contemplate your current circumstance. Do not contemplate limits to your potential. Do not contemplate precedent. Do not contemplate the path you must take. Simply contemplate yourself as the ideal. The how will come to you in the form of ideas once you get the ideal planted in your marvelous mind.


This marvelous mind is the tool you have to work with. It is the connection you have to communicate to Source, through imagination, envisioning your ideal. It is the connection you have to receive from Source, through intuition, hunches. You are a miracle, a divine miracle. And we are only just beginning to discover what this truly means.




To your Infinite Abundance,

Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.







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Using ALL of your mental faculties

Here’s a question for you. How well do you use your whole mind when making decisions and working toward your goals? What? Do you use your whole mind? When you life something very heavy, it may require you to use more of your muscle groups than if it were something light. Am I correct?


Well consider what you want out of life. Would you like to create something much greater in your life than you are currently experiencing? If so, then are you prepared to use more of your mind? Now when I say this, many may begin gearing up their will power to meet the task of overcoming any resistance that may get in the way of achieving their dreams.


This is like trying to use brute force. It may get you somewhere but there is a better way. There is a much better way. That would be using your whole mind. So here we are back to a question. Do you know what I mean by whole mind? Your mind has several distinct faculties. How many are there? Do you know? And what are they each used for?


First of all your mental activity takes place on a conscious level, and it also functions on a subconscious level. Conscious simply means that you are aware of this activity, if you pay attention. The subconscious activity is activity that takes place below your conscious awareness, thus the name.


Now for obvious reasons I cannot go into a great deal of detail here. This is only a blog. But I would like to give you a brief description of what can be of tremendous assistance to you in using your mind more efficiently.


Your mind is used to perceive things. This is the faculty of perception. You are aware of using your senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Perhaps you are aware of some other sense, commonly known as the sixth sense. This is considered another faculty, intuition.


The intuition serves in the same way as the physical senses in that it picks up vibratory frequencies. Your ears pick up on the frequencies of sound. Your eyes pick up on the frequencies of light. Your intuition picks up on the frequencies of thought. Mind you , you do not read the actual thoughts of others, you simply pick up on the frequency of those thoughts.


You have the faculty of memory. Everything you have ever sensed, experienced, even thought is stored away in your memory. Your memory is perfect in this. It is your ability to recall that information that is less than 100%.


We are all aware of our faculty of imagination. This faculty is fun to use. It can also cause us much problem when it is not used correctly by us. It has been rightly called the workshop of the mind. It is the seat of creativity, but many do not know how to use this faculty to produce real results.


The faculty of reason is the one where our society has placed much emphasis. And yes, it is a very important faculty; however, it is only one of the many that we have access to. This is the seat of logic and is considered to be our intelligence. It is used to come to conclusions based on what it is fed as information.


And there is the will. This is the head of all conscious activity, or at least it should be if you are using the mind correctly. The will is very powerful; however, it is often used for the wrong purpose. The will correctly used drives the other faculties of the conscious mind. It can be compared to the CEO of a Company.


So how many faculties do you have? And how well do use each one of them in the achievement of your goals? If you are serious about going after your goals in life, I can’t emphasize enough how important a better understanding of these faculties is to you.


If this does interest you, I recommend reading Napoleon Hill’s book, The Master Key to Riches. Another very good book, The Answer, was written by John Assaraf, one of the stars of the hit DVD, The Secret.


And I’ve gone into great detail to clearly explain the correct use of each of these faculties in my latest book, Manifest by design Now, available by clicking Here. This link will take you to my website Jeffrey Brandt Products.





To your Infinite Abundance,

Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.











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The Power is in I Am

When you say the words “I am,” you are expressing your oneness with something. You acknowledge there is no separation. There is only one. Where there is only one, there is power in that what you are expressing is real. It is alive. It exists. “It” is YOU.


I am happy. Happiness exists because I am. I am bored. Or I am sad. I am sick. None of these exist in your world but that you expressed them as existing. I am is a powerful concept. Think about that.


I am bored. No, I am open to a new stimulus. I am seeking inspiration. I am sad. In truth, I am glad. I am glad for many things. I am sick. Scratch that. I am healing. I AM healthy.


Émile Coué said it well with the phrase “Each and every day in each and every way, I am becoming better and better.” What a beautiful phrase to start each day, and to repeat to yourself throughout the day. I did this for years, and I still catch myself saying it now and then.


I am peace. I am joy. I am God. I am love! I am…


What would you add?


I am complete. I am wealthy. I am prosperity.


Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton was convinced the biggest difference between the great and the insignificant is “energy” and “invincible determination.” Think about the power in those words: ENERGY and INVINCIBLE DETERMINATION! Wow. I can feel them coursing through my veins right NOW! Let’s add the I am: I am energy and invincible determination!! Now I AM Successful.


I AM.


The concept of I am is power, is love, is grace, and is connection. I am. I am all wisdom. I am all knowledge. I am ALL. Think about I am during the next few days. How do you use these most impressive words. Do you use them to empower your being? Or have you used them in a more disempowering way.


There is a tremendous key to be had and utilized by focusing on these two simple, seemingly insignificant terms. Insignificant they are NOT! I am.


I am glad you are reading this blog. I am appreciative that you find it inspiring, that you find ME inspiring. I am inspiring! I am inspired. I am the creation. And…


I am source.


Take these words with you as you begin your day, and create the I am you so deserve! Post your own I AM phrases here or on my Facebook page. How much power will WE create?



I am Thankful,


Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.






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The best time ever

Whether your goal is to make a million dollars, to lose those extra pounds, take a dream vacation, or buy a new car, your general attitude in life is the key to getting you there faster. You’ve got to be in a positive flow, predominantly. What this means is you’ve got to be happy, even excited most of the time.


Your positive energy combines better with the positive energy of the universe. Everything that is in harmony with your impulses of thought and emotions combines with your energy. What you put out will return, and it returns in greater abundance than what you sent out. Keep this in mind.


If you’re coming from a hard place, meaning your general level of animation is not very animated, I can give you a technique that tends to work wonders for many. It has to do with the cycles of consciousness.


Dreams, like everything in life seem to be cyclical. A dream precedes creation. From the dream, an idea surges. Ideas are opportunities. If we act on these opportunities, we create. With every act of creation, there is an explosion of energy. Ask any musician, writer, or inventor. He or she will tell you these moments are the most intense moments of life.


There is an incredible satisfaction that comes with experiencing something new. Our interest is sparked, and we begin using this newfound energy. As we assimilate what is new, we begin to feel comfortable in this new level of existence; and the energy begins once again to dissipate. As the energy dissipates, we begin to dream anew. And the cycle repeats.


This cycle is the same for eating, drinking, breathing, or sleeping. We need to eat, drink, breathe, and sleep. We also need to dream. Each of these cycles, of which there are seven, expresses a different level of the vibration of life.



Existence:


We are conscious beings. We are conscious and we are curious. We are the same as all living creatures in this respect. The plant grows toward the light. A dog arranges a comfortable place to lie down. We are present in more than just the physical world. We are all aware of our world of thought. We dwell in these worlds simultaneously.


It is important to maintain an awareness of your thoughts, as they control your essential way of being. Two people may have the exact same physical experience while they experience it in completely different ways. Understand this is a choice.



Eating:


Eating is the most basic level of vibration after existence. It is the most physical of them all. It is communion with the earth as much as is mere existence. This is the basis of sustaining physical existence. How well one eats is clearly reflected in his or her body.


Everything we consume is filled with vital energy. The better the food, the higher is its vibratory nature. Raw fruits and vegetables vibrate at the highest levels, while processed foods vibrate at much lower levels.



Drinking:


Water is fluid and promotes fluency of life as it animates us. As with food, the more natural it is the better. Plain water is better than the many sugary juices available in the market. Bottled water is usually better than tap water. Distilled is better than bottled. The natural water we find in fruits and vegetables is the best of all.



Breathing:


Breathing connects the physical with the spiritual. This is the force that transforms our experiences. Proper breathing can alleviate fear, depression, or anger. During an exam, breathing well can help us to recall information. Proper posture facilitates the mechanics of breathing.



Sleeping:


This is what clears the mind and promotes synchronicity of the body and mind. Proper sleep keeps us sane and gives us the ability to solve our problems. Also it is vital to strengthen the immune system.



Dreaming:


Everything new begins in dreaming. Inspiration finds a home in dreaming. Inspiration is the force of optimism. It is the force to go on to better things. Frustrate this inspiration and you kill off the life force within the creative type. For this reason, suicide and insanity rates are much higher in people who thrive on creativity: Artists, musicians, writers, and the like. This would include those who are lonely and are only dreaming of finding a significant other. Dreaming is only one step away from Holy Communion.



Holy Communion:


Holy Communion is a direct connection with the greatest creative force of all, that which we may refer to as God. In this state of vibration, there are no surprises and no questions. Everything we experience in this state is accepted as it is. Everything is known. We recognize the oneness we are with the world. It is the most comfortable state of existence we may know.


This is the goal of the yogi, the philosopher, and the saint. It is a state that every soul has experienced at one time or another. Although usually this state lasts only an instant, it can have a profound impact on our view of the world. It even changes the course of our lives. Without exception, this view is one of peace and calm.


Understand these cycles, and determine where you are in each, to help lift yourself when you are down. The technique is simply this: Focus on these cycles and bring each one to an active state. Contemplate your existence. Eat well, something natural, and know that it is building your body strong. Drink pure water and sense the difference it makes in your animation. Take a few deep abdominal breaths to energize or to calm down. It works equally well for either result. Lie down and take a cat nap, no more than twenty minutes. Get inspired with a new idea, and play with it in your imagination.


And finally, meditate or pray on your being connected to all that exists, feel gratitude. Enjoy your journey and be at peace. Life is an amazing experience. The best time ever? Right Now!



Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.



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Course Correction

Did you ever think about your actions when you are driving down a long stretch of road that apparently has no curves? The road may be as straight as an arrow, yet how often do you need to adjust your steering? Most people don’t even give this a thought, as driving has become almost totally automatic. Think about it the next time you are driving and notice how many slight adjustments you are making on a constant basis.


Flying is the same. A typical flight from point A to point B may appear to be a straight course, but the pilot (or autopilot) must make continuous adjustments to arrive at the correct destination. I’ve heard it said that an airplane is off course as much as ninety percent of the flight. Yet, it always seems to arrive on target and on time.


Consider this well when you are trying to reach a certain goal and you begin to feel you are making little or no headway. As long as you are moving forward in the general direction of your determined goal, and you are making your course corrections as needed, you will arrive.


Will you arrive later today or tomorrow? That I don’t know, but I do know that moving ahead and correcting your course is an obvious plan to succeed. The important thing to remember is that action is necessary. And it must be action that will move you in that direction.


Large goals may be a while in coming, and there may be need for numerous course corrections. This is where your perseverance comes in very handily. Don’t give up hope. Keep plugging away, enjoying your journey. Reward yourself for the little successes en route.

Two heads are better than one

It may help also to have a partner along the way that can help give you objective feedback as to what actions to take. This partner can also be of use to hold you accountable that you are actually taking the necessary action and not simply talking about it.


One very important point about choosing a partner in your venture, you want it to be someone who is of the mindset to inspire confidence. Sometimes we need someone to believe in us even as we ourselves may be in doubt. So more than just accountability and feedback, we want a coach. Realistic yes, but you want someone who will push your limits just a bit, someone who will make you stretch. After all, isn’t that the primary reason for our wanting to reach a goal, to grow?


So get behind the wheel, or get into the cockpit, take the wheel, or take the joy stick, hit the gas and go!



Bon Voyage,

Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.






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Sincerity is inherent to passion

Sincerity is inherent to passion, but I want to talk about this specific aspect of passion today. I feel sincerity is perhaps the most important quality of a successful pursuit in service to others. Without sincerity, any transaction is lacking. Focus is diluted. Genuine gain for both sides is hampered.



Adding sincerity to your every dealing you have with others sparks a common energetic bond between you. You become an ally. You become a friend. You bring common good to the fore. Without sincerity, you may “make the sale”, but you do so in an injurious way that will surely be detrimental to future dealings. Perhaps even dealings with others, as your lack of sincerity will stick to the energy you transmit. Others will pick up on this and not feel right about dealing with you.


People do not have to be consciously aware of any of this matter of energy. The energy is real, and on a subconscious level we all respond to it. Sure, we can be misled: however, there will be no bond to hold us together after an initial deal.


When you deal with others you want to build a relationship, if you want to grow and be successful in the long term. You want success for the client as much as you want success for yourself. This builds genuine trust. It all comes back to your being sincere in every part of your dealing.


It also helps immensely if you are sincere in every aspect of your life, not only those related to your business. You want to be consistent in every part of your life. In this way, you will feel better, and others will “know” this.


As you might already have noticed, I do speak a lot about energy. I believe everything is about energy, everything is energy. That is why these ethereal qualities that I ask you to develop and promote in your life, can mean so much to your future. I truly believe we are entering into a new understanding of who we are. The days of deceiving others for material gain in the business arena are quickly coming to an end.


Everywhere you look, you see businesses failing, I believe, because they are not being run with integrity, values. Oh they talk about them, but you cannot fool the universe. If you are not sincere in your desire to be of service to others, your days in the business are numbered.


I like to think of service as “serve-us”. It’s me and the client, together, for the common good. We both have to win. This brings me to something that many would consider to be crazy, until they see the whole picture.


How many business owners do you imagine would even consider sending a potential client to do business with a competitor? Think about this one now. Most businesses tend to specialize in a specific niche, although they do serve a broader niche. Let’s say a particular client comes to your business and wants something very specific, and it happens to be in the area you are not too keen on, but you do know that your competitor down the street does a fine job in that specialty, quite a bit better than you. What to do?


Explain to that client that you would love to be of service to them, but you honestly feel they would be better served in THIS specific case, if they would go down the street to your competitor’s store. Feel free to explain exactly what you’re specialty is, and that you would be only too happy to serve this client in the future. Think about it.


What kind of impact would this make on that particular client? That is SINCERITY. Do you think that particular client just might tell others of this meeting? Do you think others just might think of you when they are in need of what you are selling? Yes, sincerity might cost you a sell in the moment, but I would say it will guarantee your future, if everything else is in order.



Happy to be of service to you,


Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.






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