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Praxislife · 02-18-2007, 10:27 PM

One of the quotes from the movie, (I believe it was Henry Ford), " Whether you believe you can or you can't, you are correct" I feel like this is the key to life. OK maybe I'm a little overboard on that statement, however, the point I would like to make is that we create our own reality via perception. My perception of my life IS my reality. So as I stroll through life, whatever comes in front of me isn't my reality until I give it meaning to my life. (ie. what this current event means to me)

Our perceptions are the culmination of our learning from birth (or before) until right now. This is why I believe that some people are more "fortunate" than others. Is a street person any less intelligent than than a lottery winner or corporate CEO? (I mean intelligent, not educated) I believe everyone is born with the capability to be and do whatever they choose. I can say this because my son, at one point was "diagnosed" with "learning disabilities" by several supposed "experts". I did not accept this. I found that with the proper support and direction, he is able to succeed and even excel in whatever direction he wants to go. The problem, in my opinion, was a series of teachers treating him as though he couldn't accomplish what they set in front of him. He started to believe it and, therefore, fulfilled the belief.

To me LOA is a whole lot deeper than a pie in the sky belief. It takes action as well. I can believe that I will not get hit by a bus right up until the moment I decide to step in front of one. The Secret is about a concept that takes belief coupled with action integreted with perception. If any one of those are left out, the results will probably be hit-or-miss or inconsistent a best. There was a whole program that Rhonda Byrne completed to get to the point of the movie which was the basis behind the movie.

I am not an expert in LOA nor to I claim to have all of the answers. I am still practicing as well. I do have some pretty phenomenal results. This is from a man who lived on the street 17 years ago.

Another point of view for LOA ins a book by Lynn Grabhorn called "Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting; The Astonishing Power of Feelings" (By the way, there is also a workbook based on the book, ya know, the "action" part)

I love seeing all of the different points of view on here, that's waht makes the world keep spinning. Thank you all!!

02-18-2007, 10:27 PM	#25 (permalink)
Praxislife Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 11	One of the quotes from the movie, (I believe it was Henry Ford), " Whether you believe you can or you can't, you are correct" I feel like this is the key to life. OK maybe I'm a little overboard on that statement, however, the point I would like to make is that we create our own reality via perception. My perception of my life IS my reality. So as I stroll through life, whatever comes in front of me isn't my reality until I give it meaning to my life. (ie. what this current event means to me) Our perceptions are the culmination of our learning from birth (or before) until right now. This is why I believe that some people are more "fortunate" than others. Is a street person any less intelligent than than a lottery winner or corporate CEO? (I mean intelligent, not educated) I believe everyone is born with the capability to be and do whatever they choose. I can say this because my son, at one point was "diagnosed" with "learning disabilities" by several supposed "experts". I did not accept this. I found that with the proper support and direction, he is able to succeed and even excel in whatever direction he wants to go. The problem, in my opinion, was a series of teachers treating him as though he couldn't accomplish what they set in front of him. He started to believe it and, therefore, fulfilled the belief. To me LOA is a whole lot deeper than a pie in the sky belief. It takes action as well. I can believe that I will not get hit by a bus right up until the moment I decide to step in front of one. The Secret is about a concept that takes belief coupled with action integreted with perception. If any one of those are left out, the results will probably be hit-or-miss or inconsistent a best. There was a whole program that Rhonda Byrne completed to get to the point of the movie which was the basis behind the movie. I am not an expert in LOA nor to I claim to have all of the answers. I am still practicing as well. I do have some pretty phenomenal results. This is from a man who lived on the street 17 years ago. Another point of view for LOA ins a book by Lynn Grabhorn called "Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting; The Astonishing Power of Feelings" (By the way, there is also a workbook based on the book, ya know, the "action" part) I love seeing all of the different points of view on here, that's waht makes the world keep spinning. Thank you all!!