Those who have some acquaintance with the law of attraction have also come across the concept of visualization. This is because in order for someone to attract what he desires in life, he has to visualize what he desires. But most are not clear about what visualization is. In this article I hope to clarify the concept and help you towards making full use of the law of attraction.
To Visualize Is not to Daydream
Visualizing is completely different from daydreaming. In certain respects they are opposites. In visualizing you are in control of your mind. You see in your mind what you determine to see. In daydreaming you let your mind carry you to where it leads you.
You imagine you are in the beach with your family. You let go of your imagination and enjoy the different scenes in your mind. This is daydreaming. It is not visualization.
To Visualize Is More than Imagining
The second thing I would like you to realize is that to visualize is not a matter of imagining something. It involves 7 definite steps which are beyond mere imagining. Most people can imagine that they will become successful, but they never take the steps to visualize this success. So nothing happens.
Here are the steps to proper and effective visualization so that you create the reality you desire.
1. There Is a Definite Image That You See
To understand this it is best to use an example. Let's say you want to be a successful person. You have to specify the area of your success. You cannot just think and visualize of yourself as a successful person in general terms. Since most people equate success with possession of money, we take this as the area of your success.
You cannot just visualize yourself as possessing plenty of money. You have to be definite. If you have a bank account you have to visualize that your bank deposits have reached such and such an amount, let's say 1 million dollars. The amount is immaterial as long as it is definite. It can be 1 or 2 or 20 million dollars. It is suggested that you begin with a lower amount. It is easier to believe that way. See it in your mind as recorded in your bank account.
So visualize something definite. This does not apply only to money. It can apply to success in study, in career, in relationship and other areas of your life.
2. You See This as a Present Reality
Perhaps this is the most difficult aspect in visualization, to see this definite thing you desire as a present reality. But this is very crucial. If you see it as happening in the future, it may never happen at all. The reason for this is that it may just be wishful thinking and wishful thinking never creates any reality.
This is where faith is needed. You believe it is with you already. There is a reason for this which is explained very well by Jesus in the Gospels. The truth is that whatever is real, whether it is past, present or future, is always present with regards to God. And when you visualize you are using this creative power of God. You are seeing it as God sees it, a present reality.
3. You Feel this Reality and Thank God for It
Because for you the thing that you desire is already a reality, you feel its presence already and you thank God for it. (You use your own idea of God, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, etc. The Buddhist and atheist will have a different concept of God.) This is also is crucial to strengthen your faith.
4. You See This in Your Mind Consistently and Frequently
This is also very important. The image that you see in your mind does not change. Going back to our example it is not 1 million dollars today and tomorrow it is 2, the next it becomes 3. If it is 1, then it remains 1 million dollars.
And it stays there in your mind. As soon as you are free to stop thinking about other things this image is in your mind. It does not help seeing it in your mind once in a while, once or twice a day. It stays there in your mind until it becomes part of your subconscious so that when you are free to think this image comes up in your mind.
5. You Do Not Worry About the Process How This Image Becomes Real in Your Life but You Follow the Guidance of the God
You do not busy yourself with thinking about the means how your desire will be realized. You just follow the guidance of God in your life. He will gently but effectively lead you to your definite goal.
6. You Wait and Circumstances Leading to this Reality Come to Your life
Yes, it is a matter of waiting before the reality becomes manifest in your life. Remember from God's point of view it is already there. You have taken this view by believing that it is already real in your life. You simply wait for the manifestation of this reality. As you wait you will notice that circumstances leading you to this reality come along in your life.
7. As This Reality Manifests Itself Share It with Others
Perhaps what is most important is that as you begin seeing this reality manifest in your life, you share it with others. Then abundance of joy will be yours.
It is most helpful if someone takes you and guides you along these steps. It can be someone whom you trust and who understands and puts into practice the principles of the law of attraction.
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