Are You Participating in the Recession?

05 Jan 2010 @ 5:05 AM

“I have about concluded that wealth is a state of mind, and that anyone can acquire a wealthy state of mind by thinking rich thoughts.”
~ Andrew Young, UN diplomat~

Have you ever been in a cat-and-dog verbal fight with a mate, a family member or even a friend when the phone suddenly rang or someone unexpectedly knocked on the door?

When that phone rings or that knock happens, isn’t it astonishing how quickly you can turn from beet-red anger into an Alice in Wonderland, ear-to-ear grin Cheshire Cat, especially when it’s an old friend at the door or the line?

Why is that? Think of it this way: You can only be in one mood at a time. Anger begets anger; cheerfulness begets cheerfulness. Try as you might, you can’t laugh and stay angry.

Have you ever told someone you are exhausted? It’s funny how if, in the next breath, an old friend suddenly calls and invites you out for a drink, that the low-energy blues melt away in a flash.

When you have a clear, intelligent purpose, your energy level can and will match your needs.

Everything we experience derives from the pictures we paint in our mind and the messages we embrace or accept without thought. Most of what happens to us is a result of our thinking; it is not at all related to external events.

Everyone has been telling us to be fearful of the coming economic apocalypse. Are you biting at that bait? Are you cutting your losses and retreating into a cocoon until the alleged economic storm blows over?
The best ideas for business breakthroughs often occur when an individual or business concern is mired in debt or on the verge of bankruptcy. The phrases, “I’ve had it!” or “There’s nothing left to lose,” can often be heard in such dire times.

When you go for broke, the universe will reward you as long as you follow through.

Most people who buy into recessions and depressions are obedient workers who depend on the good will of an employer. Though your boss may sincerely care about you, nobody can ever care more about you than you.

Anyone reading this message is in the fortunate category. They live in countries which educate their citizenry and provide economic stimulus to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Choose to create your own weather map of success, no matter what! When storm clouds gather, sell umbrellas. When the sky clears, sell seeds and gardening equipment.

Be creative and bold. People who act so experience clear sailing to their goals because most everyone else sets anchor in the Harbor of Doubt and Fear and helplessly waits for the “All clear” signals from the prophets of doom.

Recessions and depressions are a collective state of mind. Choose not to participate. Opportunity and money never disappear unless you do.

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Last Edit: 28 Dec 2009 @ 05:24 AM

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