Someone with a prosperity consciousness thinks about money the same way a farmer thinks about planting his crops. He looks at money as a “seed” that will yield a harvest. He plants with total faith that each “seed” will bring wealth his way. He thinks about each seed bringing abundance. And he understands that a certain percentage of all that is harvested must be saved, replanted or provided to others to keep the GAME going.
Like Father – Like Son
This morning is Father’s Day here in China. I celebrated it early with my son, Frank. Our celebration wasn’t a party, though – or the giving of gifts. It was a workout wherein we practiced a variety of exercises that strengthen the connection between mind and body. At the end of the workout I spoke to Frank about how the mind works – how we get the most out of ourselves when we have a goal. I talked to him about the awesome power of our creative imagination – how we accomplish great works when we combine imagination with action. At the end of the session I whispered a positive phrase that I want him to remember forever. I gave him a formula to make this phrase part of every cell in his mind and body.
Rome CAN Be Built
Remember, Rome cannot be built overnight, but it CAN be built. The blueprint, as well as the eventual structure and completed project ALWAYS takes place in your IMAGINATION FIRST, FOREMOST AND FOREVER. THIS PROCESS CANNOT BECHANGED OR AVOIDED. THOUGHT PRECEDES ALL ACTION. So get your thoughts directed toward the pursuit of what matters to you and you’re on your way. AT THE SAME TIME… keep track of where you are in relation to where you want to be – and keep building until your ‘Rome’ becomes what you envision.
The Truth About Guilt
Guilt about sex and money are located in the same energy center of the body. It’s virtually impossible to be negative about one without having a connection to the other.
Praise vs. Criticism
Remain emotionally neutral about praise and criticism – yet wise enough to know when each can be used to your advantage. Sometimes criticism is the catalyst that helps you focus on an objective and prove your case. On the other hand, praise can be the very thing that derails you and takes you off course. Wisdom is knowing who you are and what you’re capable of – with or without praise or criticism.
Blaming Yourself
You are not 100% responsible for everything that has ever happened to you. But you are 100% responsible for every mental picture you have about everything that has ever happened to you. Don’t blame yourself for the things that happened to you that you could not control and did not want. In spite of what others may say, you didn’t create every situation and circumstance in your life. For some this will be a welcome relief.
Background Music in Your Brain
You may not realize it but everything you think about doing is always preceded by two words. I CAN or I Can’t. If you’re struggling with something, ask yourself which of these two phrases is running your show. Changing I can’t to I CAN will change your life.
The Secret of Getting Things Done
Mark Twain said:
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.”
Many people set goals but forget to get into motion toward them. Others imagine what they want but end up discouraged and frustrated because the steps needed to achieve the goal have never been visualized. Follow Twain’s advice and you cannot go wrong.
Matthew Furey
P.S. I’ll be sending out details on my September marketing seminar within a couple weeks. You’ll want to make sure you’re ready when the announcement comes as this will be the most valuable no-holds-barred seminar I have ever held. Stay tuned.
How to Get a Big Head
Don’t just read about it. DO about it. That is the way of progress. Successful people are in the habit of reading – then doing. They don’t just read. To read and NOT do a big head maketh. You may think you know because you have read about it. But you cannot truly know what you have not experienced.
Matt Furey
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Omens and Earthquakes in China
Earlier today I received a DVD in the mail. It contained all my Psycho-Cyb talks – in Chinese – to the students at the second Matt Furey Hope School my wife and I opened in China.
I popped it in the computer to watch. While doing so I didn’t just think about these children. I also thought about the 900 kids who are trapped inside the rubble after a 7.9 earthquake shook China so hard it could be felt all the way to Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan.
Now that’s some earthquake.
I’ve made a few calls and sent several emails to friends and family to make sure everyone is alright – and if not – have pledged my support to help in any way I can.
Steve, a friend living with his family in Xian – had planned a trip to Holland this weekend but is staying home as his two children need a little reassurance. Steve said events like this help him to re-examine his priorities. How true.
Historically, China is not a country that suffers very many deadly earthquakes – but when they come – if they are BIG – it is customary to look for the meaning.
And so the question: Is today’s earthquake an omen – or a meaningless random event.
Well, let’s look at some Chinese history.
On July 28, 1976 – 240,000 people died in the Tangshan earthquake. Many viewed this as a harbinger for Chairman Mao – who died 44 days later – on 9.9.1976.
When it comes to numbers, there are two that Chinese are leery of – and for good reason. Those numbers are ‘4’ and ‘9.’
4 is often thought of as the number of death. 9 is seen as a number of life (picture an unborn baby – almost looks like a 9). On the other hand, 9 is also thought of as a number that completes a cycle. Hence, Mao’s death on 9.9.1976 completed a MAJOR cycle. Moreover, isn’t it odd that he died 44 days later (if you count the day of the earthquake and the day he died).
Here’s something else that is interesting:
If the numbers 4 and 9 repeat – it may spell double doom. If you’re 44 years old, for example, astute Chinese would advise you to leap a year ahead and say you’re 45.
After childhood, it is customary to never have an age that ends in ‘9.’ You’re never 49 – you’re 50.
You’re never 59 – you’re 60 – and so on.
If this sounds a bit odd – let me give you some “twilight zone” stuff to consider.
1. Martin Luther King, Jr. – assassinated on 4.4.1968.
2. Henry Aaron – number 44 – received more death threats en route to breaking Babe Ruth’s record than all other baseball players in history combined. Hit number 715 on 4.8.1974 in the 4th inning. Thank God he survived.
3. Chairman Mao – died on 9.9.1976 – in this instance view ‘9’ as the number of completion.
4. Uh-oh – this year in the U.S. we’re electing our 44th president. Wouldn’t want to be THAT person – let me tell you. Visualize the very best. Pray for the best. But don’t be surprised if all hell breaks loose.
5. In China – April 4 is a day to remember the dearly departed
6. The 2008 Olympics open this year on 08.08.08 at 8:08:08 PM. In China an ‘8’ is the most fortunate number of all. So it is not mere coincidence that they are starting the opening ceremonies with a string of 8’s.
Okay, what does all this mean. And does today’s earthquake in China contain a message for us.
I believe everything in life has a meaning – if you take the time to look. At the same time, I also believe what you picture in your mind has MORE to do with the results you and others experience in life than any other factor – and so, that is where the majority of your focus must go.
Begin and end with the elements you can control – and you may be amazed with the wonders you work in this world.
That’s the meaning of today’s earthquake. Don’t sit around and endlessly speculate on fate. Some of that is fine – but the real key to making the world a better place will be found in thinking the best and DOING the best.
That’s how all of us can truly make a difference.
Matt Furey
