My New Meditation “Agenda”

For those of you who don’t know, one of the tenets of the Law of Attraction is the ability to set forth intentions (call them focused thoughts) into the Universe and see them realized through patience, vigilance, and appropriate actions.  It’s the fundamental truth of our entire philosophy.

Sabotage: There are several ways to sabotage the process and receive the wrong result.  Failure to be patient is one way.  Failure to take the appropriate action when it presents itself to you is another.  The biggest problem for me in the past has been negative thinking (a problem which I struggle less with each day).  You have to forgive me, but I’m a combat Veteran.  I know how difficult it can be to paint a rosy picture when you’ve been banged around a bit.  How did I beat the negativity?  Meditation.

Meditation: I know what you’re thinking.  You’re picturing monks in robes chanting and sitting Indian style on the floor.  That’s not how I roll.  Here’s what I do:

1) Relax and breathe….10 deep, long breaths to clear the mind

2) Set an Intention:  “Today I am setting forth my intention to have the perfect job manifest itself in my life.  It will be high-paying, rewarding, and perfectly suited to my personality.”

3) Affirmation (I use future tense): “I’m so happy and fulfilled now that I’ve landed the perfect job.  I feel motivated and confident at work; relaxed and comforted at home.  The job is perfectly suited to my personality and it provides plenty of income for my family.” Then, I spend some time picturing what the office will look like, what kind of car I will drive, what improvements I’ve been able to make to my house because of the great income, etc.

4) Give Thanks: “I’m so thankful for the patience and understanding of my wife in this transition time between jobs.  Sure, I could have gotten any job to pay the bills, but she understands that the perfect job is out there somewhere and is content to allow me to search for it.  I also give thanks that, despite my decision to change jobs, I have enough money saved to avoid hardship.  I’m thankful for my health and my happiness.”

5) Ask and Listen: “What do I need to do in order to find this job, and what preparations do I need to make.”  Follow whatever train of thought manifests to its logical conclusion.

Anyway, that’s how I do it for anybody who’s interested.  I always feel better, more focused, and less stressed when I’ve completed my meditation.