{"id":1256,"date":"2013-06-20T06:50:13","date_gmt":"2013-06-20T06:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/areasontosmile\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2013-06-26T05:28:17","modified_gmt":"2013-06-26T05:28:17","slug":"choosing-your-life-for-a-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/areasontosmile\/2013\/06\/choosing-your-life-for-a-change.html","title":{"rendered":"Choosing your life for a change"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s all a part of the plan….<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This Friday, June 21 is the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, both the official start of summer, and the longest day of the year.\u00a0 However, in esoteric circles it is the absolutely most powerful time of the year to set new goals in motion.\u00a0 For lack of a better word, the Light doesn’t get any stronger all year!<\/p>\n

So, as I sit down to realign myself with my goals and intentions for the coming year, I\u2019d like to share with you the exact same steps I take to create and manifest whatever I choose to. \u00a0Grab a piece of paper, or open up a blank document on your computer, since you\u2019re going to need to take some notes for this one!<\/p>\n

Step one: Decide what you don\u2019t<\/i> want.
\n<\/span>If you are familiar with my previous work, then you know that almost any decision starts with this.\u00a0 Since often times we may get confused by what we want, or at least don\u2019t give ourselves permission to admit it\u2026but we ALL know what we *don\u2019t* want.<\/p>\n

Step two: Dream a little.
\n<\/span>Take a minute to let your mind wander, at least 5 years into the future, but 10 is better, and imagine your absolutely perfect life.\u00a0 If everything is absolutely wonderful\u2026what does that look like?\u00a0 It doesn’t matter if you don\u2019t know how you can do it, it doesn\u2019t matter if it seems impossible\u2026what does it look like? For now, just dream\u2026and then write down what you see; don\u2019t filter it at all.<\/p>\n

Step three: Backtrack.
\n<\/span>Now, here is the time when most people will get overwhelmed, flake out and quit\u2026so make sure you stay focused and do this! Take that vision, that perfect vision, and start working backwards from it.\u00a0 If that\u2019s where you are in 10 years\u2026where do you need to be in 5? 3? 1?\u00a0 6 Months? One?<\/p>\n

Step four: Make a plan, make it happen.
\n<\/span>A dream with a deadline becomes a goal.\u00a0 A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan, and a plan backed up by action makes your dreams come true.\u00a0 All you have to do is work backwards to figure out where you need to be, and start doing it.\u00a0 The key is to do something, ANYTHING every single day that will get you closer to your goal.\u00a0 As long as you stay in motion, victory is guaranteed.<\/p>\n

Step five: Remember the Law of GOYA.
\n<\/span>Yes, you need to make use of the Law of Attraction<\/a>\u00a0and all 7 Universal Laws<\/a> \u00a0in fact.\u00a0 But that is co-creating with the Universe; CO-creating.\u00a0 Remember the Law of Goya: Get Off Your @$$!\u00a0 Want your dream life to show up? Get to work.\u00a0 Want it to show up faster? Work harder.\u00a0 It has taken your entire life for things to be like they are, and it will take some time for them to change to how you want them to be.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be fooled into thinking that your long term happiness and success lasts in anyone\u2019s hands but yours.\u00a0 Whatever it is you saw, IS possible for you to manifest in this world, and you *can* have a life that looks just like that, or at least very, very similar.\u00a0 It may be that what you want to live in New York, but you\u2019ll end up in London.\u00a0 You may want to drive a Porsche, but will end up with a Ferrari.\u00a0 Part of this whole process is trusting that God\/The Universe knows what you need even better than you do.\u00a0 Don\u2019t fear the future, think of it like a surprise party that God\/The Universe is planning for you; your job is to stay focused and keep moving forward.<\/p>\n

The one word of warning I can give, however, is be careful about attaching your vision to a specific person, especially if it\u2019s someone you aren\u2019t currently romantically involved with.\u00a0 It\u2019s fine to visualize a life with a person, but be open to the Universe sending your someone else to fill that spot in your life.\u00a0 Don\u2019t make the mistake of building a future around someone who doesn\u2019t even want to be a part of your present!<\/p>\n

You are great, and I love you!<\/p>\n

And if you love me back, click ‘share’ up at the top!<\/p>\n

B. Dave Walters<\/p>\n

Writer, Life Coach, and Talk Radio Host<\/p>\n

Find out more about me:
\nhttp:\/\/about.me\/BDaveWalter<\/a>s<\/p>\n

Ask me anything:
\nhttp:\/\/formspring.me\/BDaveWalters<\/a><\/p>\n

Pages I support:
\nJesus and Buddha<\/a>\u00a0— Interfaith dialog<\/p>\n

Gnostic Theism<\/a>\u00a0— Religion and Spirituality for the 21st Century (Join the Movement!)<\/p>\n

Love One Another<\/a>\u00a0— A group for the coolest Spiritual people on the Internet!<\/p>\n

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