My intention, feedback please

[JMonkey]

Hi guys, I haven't read any books (some on order) on LoA/IM yet but I've browsed through the forums a fair bit and am fairly excited about getting started.
I've written the following statement in Word which I intent on also recording on my dictaphone. Is this a safe enough statement to use or are there flaws which will leave open holes to cause a misguided intention? Or is there anything more which I could add giving me a better chance of achieving it?

It is June the 23rd 2010; I have no debt due to my excellent money management skills and I also have a reasonable amount of money saved in my ISA account. I am free of debt and it is a wonderful feeling to know that I have no one controlling how I spend my money but myself. I vow never to spend money of which I don’t have.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[annie]

Your brain sees in pictures. So from this statement all it sees it debt and nebulous amount of money in an account and spending money that you don't have.

Re-word it in the positive!! (I could do it for you, but don't have the time! It will take you only 3 minutes) Your brain doesn't see NO DEBT, it can't define "reasonable amount", it "sees" controlling instead of "no one controlling" and "spending money that you don't have".

just saying...

[JMonkey]

Understood and appreciate the feedback

[veranadine]

The universe always responds in the positive and generally doesn't process negatives. This is why people who focus so strongly on what they DO NOT want, often get that exact thing in return.

I have reworded your intention in a more positive phrasing for you, if you'd like to use it:

"It is June the 23rd 2010; I have paid all of my debts due to my excellent money management skills. I have a plentiful amount of money saved in my ISA account. I have paid all of my bills and it feels fantastic to know that I am in complete control of how I spend my money. I intend always to spend only within my financial means"

[annie]

My version would go something like this:

I am an excellent money manager. I have read the Millionaire Mind by Harv Ecker & Total Money makeover by Dave Ramsey and have learned and applied the skills I need to have an abundant mindset. On or before June 23, 2010 I have $1,500 in my ISA account. It feels incredible knowing that I have mastered the habit of saving $175 each month. By Jan 15, 2010, the money is transfered automatically into my account. I am on my way to becoming an Automatic Millionaire! By using tools such as Mint.com, I have a handle on my finances. I am accountable and have allocated my funds prior to spending. I am in control. I am educated in financial matters and am the CEO of my financial life. I am grateful and always choose abundance!

This is just my opinion of course, but the KEY is in the emotion and the details.

Personally, my focus would be on being an excellent money manager rather than on the date like both you and Veranandine did. Because if the date comes and goes and you've only saved $1200 but in the meantime you've gained some solid financial skills...it's still "all good".

[thebestlife]

Originally Posted by JMonkey

Hi guys, I haven't read any books (some on order) on LoA/IM yet but I've browsed through the forums a fair bit and am fairly excited about getting started.
I've written the following statement in Word which I intent on also recording on my dictaphone. Is this a safe enough statement to use or are there flaws which will leave open holes to cause a misguided intention? Or is there anything more which I could add giving me a better chance of achieving it?

It is June the 23rd 2010; I have no debt due to my excellent money management skills and I also have a reasonable amount of money saved in my ISA account. I am free of debt and it is a wonderful feeling to know that I have no one controlling how I spend my money but myself. I vow never to spend money of which I don’t have.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello,
Congratulation for deciding to take responsibility for your current reality and the willingness TO CHANGE your thoughts and perspectives ! I have been studding my thoughts and believes (repetitive, atomatic responses to conditions of our life ) and I learned one important thing about affirmations. Ask your self :how these words make me feel? If you get no strong emotional respond and feel better and relieved (SINCERELY RELIEVED1!) there is no point to repeat this statment to your self. The universe doesnt listen to your words it is responding to your vibration (aka THE WAY YOU FEEL ) and is matching you up constantly.
The words (affirmations ) are only really affective when they affirm your vibration, advise you will just get irritated and disappointed.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: The amount of money you have flowing into your experience is only equivalent to the amount of appreciation, respect and sincere love towards your self. Thats the shortcut.
Its just a feedback that the universe is kindly AND HONESTLY (even if its unflattering ;-) giving you about where you are on the scale 1-10 (lets say) when it comes to the level of self appreciation. It sounds so simple ,but
its a very good system to remind us how amazing we are and to remember it always.

Make a list of things that you beet up on your self for every day. These are the blocks to your prosperity.

This forum will be of great assistance to your learning how to manifest the life you desire. I m very excited for you! Knowledge is power ( but only if you use it ;-) .