This weeks exercise from Haanel is as follows – “For your exercise this week, try to bring yourself to a realization of the important fact that harmony and happiness are states of consciousness and do not depend upon the possession of things. That things are effects and come as a consequence of correct mental states. So that if we desire material possession of any kind our chief concern should be to acquire the mental attitude which will bring about the result desired. This mental attitude is brought about by a realization of our spiritual nature and our unity with the Universal Mind which is the substance of all things. ….”
The 1st sentence really “hit” me this week. The dictionary defines consciousness as “A person’s awareness or perception of something”. Haanel only refers to the word consciousness once, and thereafter the refers to “mental attitude”, to me these two words describe it better than my dictionary definition.
So happiness and harmony are mental attitudes, that do not depend on the possessions of things.
In 16.5 he states – “Wealth should then never be desired as an end, but simply as a means of accomplishing an end. Success is contingent upon a higher ideal than the mere accumulation of riches, and he who aspires to such success must formulate an ideal for which he is willing to strive”.
So the possession of wealth (things), should not be our final goal (ideal), but merely the means with to accomplish our ideal. If the possession of wealth doesn’t result in happiness, the only purpose of wealth is to use it for purposes of our ideal.
This is the purpose of our DMP, and we need to ensure that it contains an ideal, which is not merely the accumulation of wealth.
This week we are all as a Group Master Mind to focus on kindness. In other words to create a mental attitude of kindness. I’m pretty sure this is no coincidence that we are required to acquire this mental attitude the same week Haanel talks about mental attitudes.
This week has resulted in a remarkable change of my attitude. I have instantly become a better person. It’s been really cool. What’s been interesting is that work challenges have been a breeze, and that we received a favourable response from SARS (IRS for those in the states), within a week. This in unheard of. It normally takes a minimum of 6 – 8 weeks for these types of matters to be resolved. Coincidence? I leave each one to draw their own conclusion.
I am in the process of rebuilding and modifying my mental attitude. I am also looking deeply at my higher ideal.
Kindness be the path.
fantastic, so results are falling into your lap now like ripe apples of a tree 🙂 yipee 🙂 🙂
are you coming to Kauai, by the way? would love to meet you in person on that occasion!
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Thanks Dominica, the lights are most definitely going on. No, unfortunately not, we are visiting my daughter in NYC in March. One overseas trip a year is my limit ;). I would love to meet you. We know what happens with intention, so I put it out there.
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Well done Martin this week is all about your PMA. Keep following your path!
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Thanks Tobie, as well as for your feedback this morning at our MM meeting relating to my post. Much appreciated!
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I am so glad that you are in the flow, things are happening and you are creating them. Well done and Shalom.
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Thanks Reenen, flow is the right word. I appreciate your comments.
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A very insightful and helpful post Martin. I’m reviewing/ tuning my ideals too. Thank you
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😎 . The growth and development continues. It’s awesome and fantastic what we’re experiencing. Thanks as always for your “very long distance” friendship. We are coming your way, My wife, daughter and myself, are visiting my oldest daughter in NYC in March this year.
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Keep me posted on your U.S. trip Martin!
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Martin, What a gift you have and are building on. The Ideal is a masterpiece for any who find there’s. We can read and be enamored with someone else’s words, if they are not our Ideal that time spent has no power in us.
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Thanks Robert, I totally agree with you, its got to be unique to me, as I am a unique creature of nature.
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Thank You for sharing Your thoughts and insights in another great post!
It´s just inspiring to read about Your manifestations and development!
Mahalo, I appreciate You!
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Thanks Claes. Your support and guidance inspires me.
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Well done Martin, great post. I’m glad you realize that you are a better person.
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Thanks for your kind comment Yemisi, it’s much appreciated. With the insight gained from this week, I realise the “ideal” is even more important.
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“This week has resulted in a remarkable change of my attitude. I have instantly become a better person. It’s been really cool.”
I can definitely resonate with this, Martin! Very cool, indeed!
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Thanks Suzanne, I read something this morning that says we are “unconsciously” connected, and I believe that is even more so for all of us on this path. I appreciate you reading and commenting.
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