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Month of September/October 2006
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Life is What You Create In Your Mind
Taking responsibility for everything that happens in our lives is the first step in changing our
realities, our lives. However, we must understand that everything means everything. To most of
us this is a strange concept, and it is easier to put the blame of what is happening in our lives
outside of us. It is easier to believe that the problems in our lives are caused by other people,
by circumstances out of our control, by a revengeful or moody god, or by bad luck. However, with
this type of thinking, we have no control and therefore, how can we change things? On the other hand,
if we start by accepting that everything that happens in our lives is our own creation, then we are also
in control to change. This type of thinking is empowering and freeing. First, we need to understand that
accepting total responsibility and control over our lives does not mean blaming ourselves either. It does
not mean putting us down, being hard on ourselves, or hating ourselves. Much of what we manifest in our
daily lives regarding finances, health, relationships, and every other aspect come from beliefs deep seated
in our subconscious minds. It’s not so important to know how these beliefs got in there, it is more important
to know how to change them to positive, life-enhancing patterns. It is also important to remember that our
subconscious mind is so powerful that it attracts things and people into our lives, bases on these beliefs.
For example, if there is a belief in your subconscious mind that says “I am a victim” or “poor me” or “nobody
loves me”, then, your subconscious mind is going to attract situations and people that honor these beliefs.
It will attract the one who victimizes you, it will attract rejections and people who will hurt you. If you
have a subconscious belief that says “I am poor” or “I am not worth it”, situations and people will be
attracted into your lives to honor these beliefs. Let’s take responsibility of our realities by changing
our minds. Here are a few steps you can take.
1. Observe what run through your mind during the course of your day. Become the “observer” of your own
life. Are your thoughts positive? Negative? American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Man is what he
thinks all day long.”
2. Neutralize the negative thoughts or attitudes by making a choice that from now on, you’re choosing to
be happy, to be abundant, to be confident, to be healthy, to be loving. Say to yourself “Quiet” or “Cancel”,
every time a negative thought, or attitude, or reaction comes. Be consistent, this is just like training
a dog, repetition is the key.
3. Give yourself positive affirmations right after neutralizing every negative thought. Tell yourself
how much you love yourself, how much you love your life, how abundant you are, or how healthy you are.
4. Bring feeling into your positive affirmations. Let your heart feel the joy of who you are becoming
5. Pray knowing you are a Child of God, a Child of the Universe, and that it’s your birthright to
manifest abundance, happiness, health, peace. Remember, pray believing that you already received the
blessing. “Whasoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. Matt.” 21:22 See it in
your mind. See the abundance, the health, the loving you. Don’t ask, claim. It’s your birthright.
Even better, simply give thanks. Skip the asking and claiming. Give thanks knowing it’s already manifesting.
Finally and most importantly, always practice being loving, compassionate, and forgiving, toward yourself
and others. The power of these God qualities will change your life.
Laura Bonilla, C.Ht. is a Licenced Spiritual Coach and Certified Hypnotherapist. She studied Past Life
Regression Therapy with Dr.Brian Weiss, known psychiatrist and bestseller author.
She is also certified by Doreen Virtue, bestseller author of Healing
with the Angels. Laura’s holistic approach is to bring Spirit-Mind-Body into Oneness. She has her private
practice in Southern California. For one-on-one consultation, you can reach her directly at
909-994-5701. For information on her Hypnosis CDs and MP3s, or to read past articles or
any other information about her practice, visit her website
at www.themindclinic.net. Her email is laura@themindclinic.net.
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