Affirmative Power

2011-07-22T08:58:00.001-04:00

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS - worth the effort?

2007-12-27T10:05:00.000-05:00

Resolutions, to make or not to make . . .

This time of year the talk turns to new years resolutions. And each year there seem to be more and more nay-sayers of "ye ole new years resolution". We are told that most people have given up by sometime in March, so why bother. We are told that new years resolutions simply do not work.

True - they don't work.

New years resolutions don't work any more than a brand new, top of the line luxury car sitting in the driveway. They only work when someone gets behind the wheel, starts the engine and puts it in gear.
You may not be reading this at the start of the new year, but that's OK because you can (and we all do) make resolutions at anytime. So I want to give you some powerful tips on how to create effective resolutions and stick to them.

After you have made your resolution, create vivid, clear pictures of what you desire. See it strongly in your minds eye. Use tools to help you make this vision more real to you. Some of your tools may be:

A vision board
Affirmations
Journaling
Your mastermind team

Remember, we are creatures of imagination - everything we have ever created or accomplished, began in the imagination.

The next step is to create a plan of attack. Your plan may not have all the answers in place right away, but that is not your purpose. Your purpose is sitting down and saying; "These are the things that I can accomplish." And "This is what I will do on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis towards achieving my goal."

From there you'll want to have a state of mind that will accommodate reaching your goals. Start off each day in a state of gratitude and thanksgiving. This is where it gets tricky for some; many people are not used to being thankful or grateful for what they (believe they) do not yet have.
But that is exactly the way it works. Everything begins at the quantum (energetic) level. You have to recognize that what you desire, already exists - otherwise you could not imagine it. The more you recognize that and are thankful for it; several things happen:

You create and carry and energy that aligns with the energy of your desires, (remember, this is quantum science - not simply metaphysics).
You put yourself in a frame of mind that facilitates taking appropriate action.
You become more open to and see more clearly ideas, resources, solutions, etc. that help you co-create that which you desire.

The next step: Stay in the now moment. This does not mean that you cannot look ahead to the future. After all, the future is where we will see the physical reality of what is already present in the quantum reality. So looking ahead for planning and visioning purposes has its place. But to stay in the now moment is to recognize the existence of these things already.
Which takes us back to being grateful.

And finally, take it day by day. Much of the frustration and giving up comes about because we want it all now, and forget the most powerful principle to getting it all:
Do the little things, (as outlined above), day-by-day.

I want to wish you well in the upcoming new year. (Even if you're reading this in August). Anytime is the best time to begin again. Right now is the best moment to start fresh. Today is the first day of the best of your life.

Until next time,
Peace and richest blessings to you and yours,

Jack Roberts
"The Dean of Affirmations"

AWAKENING

2007-12-15T13:15:00.000-05:00

Each day holds infinite possibilities.

Therefore,

Each day I am open to the best, the grandest, greatest, richest, most opulent, most wonderful, most fun, sweetest, most prosperous, most joyful life possible.

When I stop to recognize the truth about myself and my life,

I know that I AM wonderful and magnificent, richly blessed,
and highly favored.

And I AM, the Master of my life.

I call the shots with my feelings, beliefs, attitude and actions.

So I walk with deep passion, unbound faith, blissful joy, unlimited possibilities.

I see all good – and tremendous greatness flowing to me.

I call forth the best outcome of every circumstance always.

And step up to the plate as my ultimate self daily.

My life as offers constant opportunities to recognize my truth.

The more often I recognize the truth about myself and about my life,
the more I become aware of unfoldment.
I recognize that unfoldment of truth.
I recognize ideas and possibilities constantly occurring all around me.

Awareness is an opportunity for me to step into that truth,
to embrace it,
to embody it,
to expand my consciousness about these truths, ideas and possibilities.

In this space and awareness, I now release fears, habits, responses, excuses, limitations, beliefs and all else that does not serve me.
I create new thoughts and thought patterns.
Re-engineer responses.
Re-imagine possibilities.
Re-work attitudes.
Break free what what I've accepted as truth.
And remember and create what I know to be reality.

THIS IS THE POWER THAT I HAVE. THE POWER OF TRUTH,
THE POWER OF GOD OPERATING IN, AS, AND THROUGH ME.

AND THIS POWER INTENSIFIES :

When I open myself fully to allowing all that is,
to flow through me,
moment by moment.

When I recognize the grace and the peace,
the joy and abundance,
the clarity and the love of God,
activating within me.

When I allow the Spirit of God,
to run my life.

And now, as I recognize this power intensifying in my life,
and as I allow all that I need to flow through me,
it energizes and awakens my consciousness to the God in me.

These truths, these powers, become the core of my being, my operating system.
The touchstone of my faith.
The activity of my life.
The beating of my heart.
The breath I draw.
The life that I live.

All that I AM.
AND SO IT IS.

Jack

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

THE INCREDIBLE LIGHTNESS

2007-12-15T13:05:00.000-05:00

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Philippians 4:8

Our emotions and feelings could be looked at as running on a scale, from light to dark. The lighter emotions being things like joy, passion, enthusiasm, and on the darker end of the scale we find things like fear, depression anger. The lighter the emotions you play in, the more life you experience. The darker the emotions you dwell in, the closer you are to death. (So did the proclamation “let there be light” actually mean “let there be life”? Hmmm. . .).

So here are some interesting things I've noticed:

When you are in those lighter emotions:

You feel better.

People respond to you more positively.
Ideas and solutions flow to you more easily.
Insight and inspiration is more frequent and clear.
Opportunities and rewards show up more quickly and abundantly.

I'm sure you could add many more benefits to that list. But the idea is to play at those higher, lighter levels on a regular basis.

It's unfortunate that we live in a society that frowns upon being happy, playful, imaginative – we are taught as young people that we have to be serious about life. And I've heard many people say over the years, “Well you can't be happy (or positive) all the time”. Technically you can, but I agree; life does challenge the gamut of our emotions. And really, it is a part of the fabric of the human condition to experience those emotions. The point is to not spend too much time in those darker places.

Make it your resolve to wake up each morning with a positive, joyful attitude. Make it your intention to go through each day with a happy, upbeat spirit. You're not trying for 100% happiness, but to practice living this way daily. The more you do so, the more you will find yourself reaping all the benefits of a life lived - in the light.

Jack

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

WHAT ARE YOU FEELING?

2007-12-08T09:15:00.000-05:00

Somethings been keeping me up for a few nights . . . feelings.

It's becoming more clear to me how powerful feelings really are, and how truly, they are at the core of everything. Our feelings determine who we are, what we create and how we operate. Extrapolate that on a global and historical scale and you'll see that feelings are at the root of our entire human existence.

Feelings are also at the root of any kind of change or achievement you may desire. I want to attempt to, in this post, help you understand the power of feelings and how to use them most effectively to accomplish and have what you want in life.

Take time to create a powerful, positive feeling around whatever it is you desire.
You want the feelings to be so strong that they actually change your physiology. So strong that you feel more energized, excited, happy, uplifted, motivated, etc. When you do this, you change the flow of energy. You put yourself in another state of consciousness that is probably different from what you normally walk around in every day.

From this "higher" state, you make yourself available to greater insights, awarenesses, ideas, clarity (the list goes on). In other words, this is a state of enlightenment, where anything is possible because this is really the state from which everything originates.

Now, you're in a perfect place to change your thoughts about whatever you are desiring.
You want your thoughts to be clear, powerful, positive and so on. If you pay attention, you'll notice that when you change your thoughts about something, you are also able to change your thought processes. This is how you can access new ideas, approaches and strategies.

Changing your feelings also puts you in a better place to change your actions.
Your actions can now be more effective, because you have better clarity. And if you were not taking action previously, changing your feelings can motivate or inspire you to do so.

Finally changing your feelings helps you to change your philosophy.
Your philosophy being your belief, your ideas, your faith. Your philosophy needs to be totally congruent with your desires - this is critical.

Now, the final step; create a grand and powerful vision around what it is you desire. Incorporate the thoughts, actions and philosophy that you have created into that vision. And infuse the whole thing with the highest level of feeling, power, passion, enthusiasm, joy, excitement that you can muster up.

Write all of this down in a journal. (Write by hand, not by computer - it engages the physiology and the senses at a deeper level and is much more powerful). Re-visit this vision a few times (at least 3 times) every week. Record it so that you can play it back and listen to it the other 3 or 4 days out of the week. Twice a month, sit down with this vision and see how you can make it clearer, more effective, more focused, more powerful.

And most important - forget about how - how something is going to occur is not important. (I'll be talking about that in my next post - subscribe so you don't miss it).

Understand the ability you have to access, change and utilize the power of feelings. Use these powers for transforming your self, your life and your world.

Peace and be wonderfully well.

Jack

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

SHIT HAPPENS

2007-12-07T10:07:00.001-05:00

"THINGS MAY HAPPEN AROUND YOU OR TO YOU, BUT WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT IS WHAT HAPPENS WITHIN YOU AND BECAUSE OF YOU."

Allow me to tell you a tale of two women. They lived similar lives as housewives. They came from similar backgrounds, experiences and educations. And they were happy, fulfilled and living comfortably in the suburbs.

Flash forward five years. One woman, let's call her Mary, is struggling. She's in debt, 50 pounds heavier, her health is suffering, she no longer feels happy or fulfilled. An old friend sees her and asks her what happened. She responds “well, my husband left me”, and then goes on to spin her tale of how her life went downhill from there.

Let's visit our other housewife, we'll call her Jane. She's even better off financially than she was 5 years ago having started her own business. She's healthier, happier and more fulfilled than ever. An old friend sees her and asks her what has happened. Jane responds by saying she wanted a better life for herself and decided to do some things differently. When the friend asks about her husband she says, “Oh, him? He walked out five years ago”.

Both women had the same circumstance occur in their lives. Mary saw it as something that “happened to me” Jane made a different choice; she chose to look at it as an event that took place in her life, but not necessarily directed at her. In other words, Jane chose not to be a victim of circumstances.

Circumstances occur in all our lives. Sometimes they set us back, they can be painful, even devastating.

But it's all about how we choose to respond.

What we decide to do about it.

What we allow to happen or what we create as a result of it.

And most of all, it's about how we look at it.

We may not understand why something happened, but to go into victim-hood is the worst 'hood we could go into. In victim-hood, it's easy to get trapped while recalling all of the other injustices that have occurred in your life. It's easy to get into blame games and pity parties. Nothing good ever comes out of any of those neighborhoods.

Things that happen in our lives only have as much reality, power and impact as we choose to give them. That's why two people can respond totally differently to a similar event. One person may go into a lifetime of mourning over the loss of a loved one, whereas another person spends a lifetime raising awareness and money to help find a cure.

Look at unwanted circumstances as an opportunity to grow, to bounce back, to become stronger.

Look at un-welcomed events as a chance to make changes, make better decisions, learn lessons.
Overall, when “shit happens”, see it as a chance for shift to happen in your life. And by doing so you will create a shift in the world around you.

Peace and be well

Jack

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY BE BORED?

2007-11-28T07:43:00.000-05:00

WHEN EVERY DAY IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO:

Be a bright shining light.
Explore the wonders of nature.
Experience the miracle of living.

Hold a hand.
Make a child laugh.
Touch a life.
Bring good news.
Praise God.

Sing.
Dance.
Let tears flow.
Commune with Nature.
Be at one with all that there is.

Have an impact.
Make a difference.
Be a blessing.

Be open to the surprise,
the magic and wonder,
the sweetness and joy,
the goodness and grandure,
of all that life has to offer.

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

STAY THE COURSE

2007-11-28T07:31:00.000-05:00

God has a Master Plan
Stay the course.
You are an important part of that plan,
Stay the course.

You are loved and beloved,
Endowed with more power and strength than you know.
You are making a difference,
Greater than you will ever realize.

You are special, you are needed.
You are blessed you are wonderful,
Your life is the life of God,
And it is all good.

Stay the course

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

WHAT IF

2007-11-19T07:32:00.000-05:00

What if . . .
Every time I was reminded of
a Truth about myself / my life
I took a moment to become still
and step into that Truth,
and embrace it,
and embody it,
and deepen my awareness of it?

What if. . .
I continually expand my consciousness
around the Truth of Who and What I really am?

What if . . .
I let go of the fears, habits, responses and excuses?
I released the limitations and beliefs and anything else
that does not serve me?

What if . . .
I changed the way I think,
the way I walk and talk in this world?
The way I live, move and breathe?
The way I see others,
The way I see myself?

What if . . .
I opened myself up and allowed all the power, the grace,
the peace and the joy,
the abundance, the clarity and the love of God,
to take over - to run my life?

What would my life be like,
who would I become,
what kind of difference could I make
what impact could I have. . .
if I allow the activity of Spirit
to be the core of my being,
the touchstone of my faith,
the activity of my life,
the beating of my heart?

What if I choose to be,
the absolute emanation of God,
that I Am?

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

MINDING THE IMAGES OF YOUR MIND

2007-11-14T09:36:00.000-05:00

Most peoples lives stay the same, even though they'd like different or better, because they have not created a grand vision for their lives.

In our minds we have pictures of our self, life and future. We sometimes bring these pictures to the surface, but they're always playing in the subconscious. And these images are so strong, that they create our concept of how we look our world. They become part of our belief system about our life.

Even when you are at work or busy doing other things, these self concepts are still playing and they affect how you think and respond, feel and react, walk, talk and be in your world.

If your self concepts never change, if you do not create new pictures, then most likely very little will ever change in your life. Most people imagine or see pictures of the same old thing. We have, in fact, created expressions for it: "Same old same old", "Another day another dollar" etc. Basically, we say that nothing has changed. But that's because we have not created a new vision.

The sad part is; the old pictures often have scenes of dread, fear, anxiety, helplessness, regrets, doubt, etc., as part of the landscape. And if we don't make a conscious positive effort to change that, our lives will always reflect the images in our mind.

THE SOLUTION:

Create new and powerful images how how you'd like your life to be.
Dream and dream big.
Have vivid thoughts and beliefs so real you can feel them, touch them.

Let your dreams consume you.
Give them power and authority to play in your consciousness.
Give your desires strong energy, focus and passion.
When you do so, you breathe life into them.
And when your dreams and desires come alive, they begin to overtake and crowd out anything contrary to them.

Make it your intention for your dreams and desires to become the dominant patterns of your conscious and subconscious.
When you do so, you will find that your life moves more quickly and powerfully in the direction of fulfillment.
It has no choice.

Always, be your most awesome!

Jack

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

Light and Dark

2007-10-29T22:26:00.000-04:00

Simply because there is darkness,
Does not mean the light was an illusion.

THAT'S THE STORY OF MY LIFE

2007-10-29T22:23:00.000-04:00

I've been hearing that old expression a lot lately - and it's never about anything good.

"That's the story of my life"

If your life is way off track or just not going according to plan, perhaps you need to tell a different story. If the story of your life is about what's always going wrong - then so shall it be.

Whatever you complain, moan and whine about - is your story.
Whatever you worry, fret and lose sleep over - is your story.

Choose instead to find the joy, the good, the blessings in your life.

When something good happens - let that be the story of your life.
When things fall into place - proclaim that as the way your life goes.

By your words, your thoughts and the energy you bring, you have a major impact on what happens in your life.

So the next time your talking (or feeling, or thinking) about the what "always happens to you", make it about what you always want to happen to you.

Write a new, powerful, bold and exciting, "story of your life".

THE POWER OF NOW

2007-10-01T09:24:00.000-04:00

In the Now moment. . .
Nothing else matters more than recognizing this very moment - the Now moment.

In Now, is all the power, all the energy, all the life force, all the potential, that could ever exist.
Because this is the only moment there is - so everything must reside in this moment.

In Now is everything you might ever imagine. The reality of all of your dreams and desires exist in this very moment, and this moment alone. Nothing exists in the future because there is no future. . . until we arrive there. . . and then it is Now.

Any future only has power if we give it such. And the power we give it is still imaginary. Any power or meaning that we assign to anything comes from this Now moment.

Do we plan and dream for the future? Yes, but remember - the planning and dreaming can only take place Now.

So recognize that there is no other time or place but Now. That all that is happening (or could ever happen) is in the here and Now. And make it your focus to keep your attention, your energy, your dreams and desires, your life force your very essence, rooted in the hear and Now.

Be well

Jack

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

A return from quiet places

2007-10-01T09:18:00.000-04:00

I didn't realize how long it had been since I blogged. And for the last couple of weeks I kept thinking about it and saying "when the time is right". I have much to share with you and wanted to be able to give it my full attention.

I last talked about going into the stillness, that has had a lasting and profound effect on me. Coming out of that I have quelled much anxiety, engaged in deep introspection, and been exposed to new lessons.

So in the days to come I will share much of this with you.

Oct 1. Funny how time flies. . .

INTO THE STILLNESS

2007-08-12T20:47:00.000-04:00

I recently took some time to sit back and re-evaluate some things in my life. There were some things that were not clear and frankly, a little anxiety as well.

I talked with a dear friend and had another talk with one of my spiritual teachers, the next day.
They both presented me with a similar yet profound thought; what if your life is not as you have always believed it to be.

I paused to do some deep introspection, prayer and meditation on that. I found myself questioning long held beliefs about myself and my life. And in the midst of angst, darkness and frustration – God spoke and said simply “Be still”

Now, to “be still” railed against everything I was feeling. After all, “I am a mover a shaker, a man of action! I get things done and make them happen. . .”

“Be still”
“But I don't have time to. . .”
“Be still”
“You don't understand. . .”
“Be still”

So finally I got it. I didn't know what I was being still about, but I knew it was important. I asked for how long, I was simply told “Be still”. As that day went on and for several days afterwards, “Be still” was a refrain that continued to be whispered in my ear.

And I did become more still. I let go of anxiety and fear that I had been (unknowingly) safely
harboring. I released doubt and guilt from times past. And I practiced forgiveness for having been too hard on myself.

Each day I visited the stillness, several times a day. I found it to be a warm and welcoming place. There did not seem to be anything going on there, yet I was fully aware that I was at the source of all things.

I found the stillness to be a quiet place, yet I knew it to be a place of all the answers, solutions and ideas. The stillness became a refuge and safe haven even while fear and desperation for answers and action tried to get my attention.

Finally, I no longer had to hear the voice several times a day to remind me. I wanted to be in the stillness, in the silence. I was elated to be exploring deeply this place where I had only graced the doorway before.

And after a couple of weeks, clarity, revelation and insight began to present themselves to me. I
now knew exactly what direction to go in, what actions to take.

The answers continue to flow to me, and now, the stillness is fast becoming a place of regular habitation. After all, it is home.

“Be still, and know that I am God. Right where you are, I AM here with you.”

I invite you to explore the depths of stillness in your own life. Your experience of it will be unique to you alone. But what you will find is something special , something wonderful - waiting just for you.

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

THE POWER OF EXPECTANCY - Part 4 of 4

2007-07-14T20:42:00.000-04:00

Living a life of expectancy is a new lifestyle. It will take some getting used to - but once you do, it becomes a happy habit. And it becomes natural to you because the benefits of it are so wonderful. One way to infuse this new way of living is to change your physiology. What I mean by that is to change the way you walk and talk. When a person is feeling sad it's easy to see. The shoulders are slumped, often the head is down, there is no smile. . . And we often don't want to be around this person - put them in a group of others and they can bring down the energy of the whole room.

But if you lift your head up. stand tall and proud, walk with a purposeful stride, speak clearly and with confidence and carry a big smile - you can't help but feel good, even if you started out feeling blue. And everyone around you will be infected with some sort of good feeling. And if other people are infected, believe me, the energy around you has already been infected.

Walk and talk with pride, confidence and full expectancy. And you will see more, greater and better showing up in your life.

The Master Teacher said "keep on . . .

And I'll remind you again to be patient with it - it takes time to adapt to this new way of thinking and living. So don't get discouraged and in the meantime make it a game. Keep a log of how often things show up in your life that you might normally not have expected.

When you incorporate the power of expectancy in your life, your ultimate goal is for it to become your way of living, thinking and being. The ultimate goal is to reach the point where you have no doubts, no fears, no hesitations. A place where you always have high expectations about yourself and about life.

Total expectancy allows you to be free to use your imagination and problem solving abilities to their highest potential. The Ultimate goal is to reach a place in your life where you have no limits on your thinking. And when you have no limits on your thinking, you place no limits on God. When you take the limits off God, everything then becomes possible.

I like to tell people that God is not a genie in a bottle. Many people have a misunderstanding of how Universal Power works. It is a mistake to believe that you can just pray and God is going to grant your wishes. The thing we need to understand is that God, (Life, the Universe), will only give us or do for us what we allow. If we don't let Universal Power to operate within us, then what we desire will not come to pass.

That is why I say take the limits off God. Take the restraints, chains and shackles off your mind, your thinking, your living, so that Life/The Universe/God can do the work you want it to do for you and through you.

Once you embrace these thought patterns; these habits and reactions that equal living a life of expectancy - life will be absolutely wonderful for you.

►Expect that you will accomplish your mission.
►Expect that you will achieve your goals.
►Expect that you will have what you want, need and desire out of life.

To expect anything less is to defeat yourself before you even get started.

Remember, you are an ambassador of the Universe, a special one of a kind creation, an heir to the greatest kingdom of all. But you also have a mission. and in your mission, you are not alone. The powers of God, the Universe and Spirit are all waiting for you to plug in, download what you need and do the work you are here to do. And all creation is in your corner, cheering for you, wanting you to succeed.

Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

- Goethe

I wish you the grandest blessings you can imagine.

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

I KNOW THAT THE UNIVERSE HAS MY BACK

2007-07-14T20:37:00.000-04:00

I know that the Universe has my back,
Is friendly toward my plans,
Is supportive of me.

The power of Spirit is always present
Always flowing,
Always available

My success is desired
By the Universe
Deemed necessary
And sanctioned by God

All that I desire
Desires me
All that I'm attracted to
Is attracted to me.

My life is a life
Approved by God
Guided by Christ
Powered by Spirit

I know that the Universe has my back
And all is good
Better than good
And better all the time
And so it is.

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

Copyright 2007 Jack Roberts

I EMBRACE MY DIVINENESS

2007-07-10T19:06:00.000-04:00

I rise above human thinking and race consciousness,
I operate from the purview of God.
Putting God first in thoughts, feelings, beliefs and actions.
Recognizing not only the power, love and omnipresence
of God, but also recognizing myself as being right there;
where God is.

I walk, knowing that I am not only surrounded, but protected,
guided, loved-up, strengthened, renewed and refreshed by
this Divine and Magnificent Presence.

I simply allow Spirit to take over,
I allow God to lead.

There are no limits:
Exactly what I need, want and desire is constantly
rushing in to serve me.

Who I am to be - I AM
And I continue to unfold, open up and evolve.

THIS IS MY TRUTH, MY DIVINENESS,
I EMBRACE IT - AND SO IT IS.

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

CONSCIOUSNESS AND PROSPERITY

2007-07-04T22:42:00.000-04:00

When we arrive on this planet, (at the moment of conception), our consciousness begins to be shaped. We immediately begin to forget who we really are, and what's really possible for our lives.

As we grow in the womb and then in the birth and life that follows, our consciousness continues to be shaped. What we are told and taught, what we see and hear, create what we feel and believe. And what we feel and believe determine the paths we will walk.

People who grow up in poor surroundings typically feel and believe that this is the way life will probably be for them, and with that consciousness, the prophecy moves toward fulfillment. But there's always a few who are not willing to accept that, and they do everything they can to loose themselves from the cycle. Education has nothing to do with it. Desire and action play a role. But the biggest and most important factor, is belief. Change of belief sets the stage for all possibilities to take place.

People who grow up in wealthy surroundings, often remain wealthy, not because money is readily available, but because they have embraced a wealth consciousness. What they are told and taught, what they see and hear, create different feelings and belief systems. They simply expect that this is the way their life should be.

The amount of prosperity in your life comes down to two things:
1. Your understanding (and effective use) of the principles of Universal Laws.
2. Your belief.
That's it!

Each of us has the ability to create the level of prosperity that we desire. But it is a mater of what we are telling and teaching ourselves. What we are exposing ourselves to. How we feel about it. And most importantly, how strongly we believe it.

As with everything else in life, when it comes to wealth and prosperity, "It is done onto you as you believe"

Peace and richest blessings

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

What We're Really Here For

2007-06-15T23:07:00.000-04:00

I was thinking recently that I've expended a lot of energy over the years worrying about what I'm here for and how to make it all happen.

Spirit brought to my consciousness that while it's wonderful that I have an awareness of my (perceived) destiny, and while it's wonderful that I'm taking action in that regard, reaching those goals and fulfilling those dreams is not the most important thing.
The gifts and talents, the dreams and desires are secondary.

The most important thing is the journey.
Who I am along the way, how I walk this walk.
The most important thing is being of service, demonstrating the qualities of Spirit.

One might say, "But the work I desire to do (or am doing) does just that" - that's wonderful. But service goes way beyond just what we want or the way we want it. There has to be a willingness and even a desire to serve in ways beyond what is enjoyable, familiar, comfortable or convenient.

This is what Jesus meant by "Keep seeking first the Kingdom"; keep seeking first to serve. Keep seeking fist to love, to give, to be an example, to forgive.
Keep seeking first the qualities of God, the qualities of the Kingdom.

This way of living takes away the stress that our society places on use to "succeed". This lifts the burden of feeling as though we must do "something meaningful". This way of walking in the world brings about more clarity and awareness of what is True about our selves and our lives.

And when we seek first the Kingdom, all the good and noble dreams and desires "will be added onto you.

Be powerful, be wonderful,
Be well
Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

The Stealth Virus

2007-06-15T21:18:00.000-04:00

Whatever you believe creates energy. That energy resonates with like energies in the atmosphere. Thus begins the creation (manifestation) of what you are choosing to believe.

That's a simple explanation of how thoughts and beliefs become things. This Universal principle can work for you or against you. The great news is that you get to control it, (if you choose to do so).

If you've been reading this blog and studying similar teachings, you already know this. So let's go deeper: It's not just a matter of having a positive belief system about life, it's about completely eliminating thoughts about anything to the contrary.

Perhaps you are positive and optimistic and full of faith.
You may be practicing the principles to the best of your ability.
But if you still believe that lack is possible, then the energy remains in your life for lack to show up. The same is true for illness, misfortune, etc. You have to completely purge yourself of believing that those things are possible for your life.

Even if you have a belief in abundance that's ten times greater than your belief in lack, lack still carries it's own energy. It carries the energy of your past; when lack was a dominant part of your thinking. It carries the energy of others around you who are believing in lack.
You don't want this kind of energy anywhere near you. It's like a virus that no matter how healthy you feel can bring you to your knees.

Keep in mind that you probably still have strong associations, connections and feelings around these things that don't serve you any longer. So you cannot let them in the door by even entertaining the idea that they may possibly show up in your life. To give you another illustration: it's like an old boyfriend or girlfriend that you want nothing to do with anymore. . .but left alone in a room with "candlelight and wine" just might be dangerous.

You would do well to understand that these things are not "happening to" anyone else either. They are simply an out-picturing of the thoughts, actions and feelings of others. So when your friends or neighbors or even people in the news appear to be suffering, you cannot fall into the thinking that says "they are experiencing lack, they are experiencing illness" etc.

It takes tremendous faith to no longer accept thoughts of anything that does not serve you. But you have to take that power away from these ideas and "keep your eye single" on the Truth; Only that which exists in the mind of God.

Peace and richest blessings

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

THE POWER OF EXPECTANCY - Part 3

2007-06-15T21:07:00.000-04:00

Expectancy is closely related to faith - I like to say it's like faith on steroids. Where faith is sometimes quiet, expectancy is often bold. And while we often apply faith to a single event or desire, expectancy goes much further in that it truly becomes a personality trait, an attitude. A way of thinking acting living moving breathing. Expectancy, truly becomes faith personified.

But most people go through life with little or no faith. They go through life mostly relying on themselves and on whatever they can touch, see, influence or control. But faith asks us to rely on that which we cannot see, touch or control. So for some people, this is a big challenge.
But if you develop a strong faith in your life, not only do the things you need, want and desire show up, but you also become free.

Freedom is one of our greatest assets. And even though we may not recognize it, it is also one of our greatest desires. Everything that troubles us in life boils down to fear: fear of loss, fear of lack, fear of pain. All of the things we label as problems are at their root, some form of fear. Freedom takes away the fear, and developing strong faith creates freedom. Freedom removes the fear and then the problem becomes just a minor inconvenience or obstacle. Try to imagine for a moment that you are able to live free of fear - all fears.

When it comes to universal principles; your word is law. In other words, you word is not just what you say, but also what you think, do, feel and believe. And your word has a direct impact on what shows up, and on how things happen in your life. The more you stay focused and harmonious with your word - the more power and energy it has. And the more of an effect it has on the universal flow of life.

If you're having trouble accepting this - look at it this way. We've all known people who are just plain negative. The things they say, think, believe and do are typically negative or out of fear. They lack faith and don't believe anything good can happen to them. As a result, they are unhappy, they struggle through life, they have one misfortune after another, often their health is not good and so on.

Now it's important not to get twisted around here. The backwards way of thinking says that this person is unhappy because of all the bad things in their life. This same backwards thinking also say's, "I'll be happy when. . . "(fill in the blank). But the enlightened person understands that you must embrace the joy first - then the goodness follows. Be thankful first, be in expectancy first. and then in your prayer, in your meditation, in your spiritual mind treatment, in your thoughts and affirmations, in your actions and reactions, in your walk and in your talk know that your word is law in the Universal flow of things.

In our final installment of this article, we will examine the true Power of Expectancy and how it can massively change your life.

Be Well

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

Greater Than. . .

2007-06-12T09:14:00.000-04:00

Your belief in the invisible must be greater than your belief in "what appears to be".

The energy you give to your dreams and desires must be more powerful than
the energy you give to "challenges" and "difficulties" you can do nothing (more) about.

Your understanding that you are a magnificent, powerful, unique, purposeful being
must overshadow any past "mistakes" or "failures".

Your faith in the power, ability, abundance and love of God
must supersede any faith you place in man-made structures and "things of this world".

You must rise above your human-ness and become keenly aware of your godliness.

Peace and abundant blessings,

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

The Best Laid Plans.

2007-06-10T10:27:00.000-04:00

There are some wonderful things being taught lately about manifestation, the law of attraction, affirmations, etc. New Thought principles teach us that we can manifest without lifting a finger, so to speak. That all we need is our faith, understanding and diligent practice of the principles. This is absolutely correct. The problem is, most people won't see the manifestation simply relying on the practice of these principles.

Why not?

Because most of us have been trained to think and believe that there has to be some work, some physical effort on our part. This seems to be the way things happen; we make them happen, (or so we think).

In fact, we can get so caught up in “making it happen” that we start slacking on “the practice of the principles”. If we start to believe that things can only be manifested by our efforts, we may lose faith in the Spiritual principles all together.

The truth:
We are participants in what happens in our world. We are co-creators. Even though at times it seems that something came about completely by your individual effort. For example: let's say you made a clay pot. You put all the effort into it and “created” it yourself. Even then, there are certain universal laws that you had to work in harmony with:

The clay has to be of a certain composition in order to allow you to shape and mold it.
You cannot make any shape you desire, it has to be one that works within the laws of physics and gravity.
The atmosphere has to be right in order for it to dry. . . and so on.

My point being that there is nothing that we can truly do alone. Someone or something else always has a hand in some part of the creation. If nothing else, who made the clay to begin with?

The wonderful balance of practicing spiritual principles, while at the same time bringing your unique energy, outlook and effort is the most powerful way to manifest.

There is a co-operation in all things. And while you truly can manifest using only spiritual laws (prayer, faith, affirmations, law of attraction, etc) a solid plan and work ethic, goes a long way toward helping fulfill those desires.

Peace and richest blessings

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE DIVINE

2007-06-06T09:37:00.001-04:00

I live my life,

Relishing and radiating in Divine Presence.

A calm, serene Presence.

Quiet, yet bold and powerful.

A healing Presence,

Enlightening, guiding, clearing.

A refreshing Presence,

Joyful, satisfying, fulfilling.

A Presence filled with light, laughter and love.

I never walk alone,

The Divine Presence is right where I am,

Deeper than my heartbeat. . .

Keeping me uplifted, spirited.

Keeping me inspired,

Guiding me,

Whispering to me

In a still, small Voice

Reminding me always of Truth.

When I recognize the Divine,

I have no fear, no dread.

Sadness finds no dwelling place in me,

Joy and ecstasy abound.

In this Presence

I am embraced by love,

Inspired to creativity,
Fortified, strengthened, empowered.

I live in the Presence of the Divine,

and Divine Presence lives,

in me . . .

and as me.

Peace and be well

Jack Roberts
The Dean of Affirmations