This morning I dug a copy of the Hicks' Ask and It is Given out of my "gifts that needed re-gifting" box, because of all you zealots
. I read the first couple of chapters before work, and although I was yucked out by the 'channeling of Abraham' crock, I was struck by this sentence:
"Pay attention to the way you feel, and deliberately choose thoughts -- about everything -- that feel good to you when you think them."
OK, that resonates for me, so let's give it a test. I started thinking everything I desire, and what I would like to think about in order to feel good. First on my list are vitality, well-being, and joyful energy. How about that -- I actually did feel good just thinking about those things. My breakfast smoothie tasted like vitality juice, and my spine stretched skyward, endorphins from my a.m. workout surged through me. I could see where paying close attention to thoughts that made me feel good was having an immediate effect. It's something I'd like to continue.
Next, what would I like to manifest today? I thought I'd start with something easy: I am creating delightful surprises today. Here's what's happened so far:
I walked out to my car - 8 am, gorgeous morning -- the roller coaster on the pier is running! Someone is riding the roller coaster at 8 o'clock in the morning. Ok, I'll take that as a delightful surprise.
The 405 was unbelievably clear and flowing. Yes, it is the kid's holiday vacation; there is a reasonable explanation, but hello?! Good traffic on the 405 is a delightful surprise!
I became irritated by a slow truck ahead of me. My normal reaction is to think "you schmuck, get outta my way!" This did not feel good. I surrendered that and instead thought, "After you!" My irritation subsided and I made it to work in plenty of time.
It's 9:08am. I am scientifically looking for delightful surprises today. Will check back with you later.