Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Chapter 4: Autosuggestion
It can be used for GOOD or BAD.
I have control of my own mind! I Choose Good!
"Recall what has been said about the subconscious mind resembling a fertile garden spot, in which WEEDS will grow in abundance, if the SEEDS of more desirable crops are not sown therein. AUTOSUGGESTION is the agency of control through which an individual may voluntarily FEED his subconscious mind on thoughts of a creative nature, or, by neglect, permit thoughts of a destructive nature to find their way into this rich garden of the mind." (Hill)
I have recently seen the the seed of bitterness grow into hatred, and am seeing the destruction that it is causing in our extended family. I refused to listen to the negativity, so I cut a conversation short. I realize that the people speaking, though loved deeply by Mom and Dad, have said the lies long enough to believe that the opposite is true.
Since I believe that the matter should be left in God's hands and my meddling will not help improve the situation, I will rest in peace. Even though my heart aches, I have faith that God will take care of the matter, because He Says So...
When the children return to communication with us, we will be waiting with open ears to listen and receive them back into fellowship.
The point is: WHATEVER SEED YOU ALLOW TO GROW IN THE FERTILE GARDEN OF YOUR MIND, that is the seed that will produce either GOOD or BAD.
I CHOOSE GOOD!
"Somewhere in your makeup (perhaps in the cells of your brain) there lies, sleeping,THE SEED of ACHIEVEMENT which, if aroused and put into ACTION, would carry you to heights such as you may never have hoped to attain." (Hill)
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK ON THESE THINGS." Philippians 4:8
"Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." Ephesians 4:31-32
Thank you for being KIND and forgiving. Your unconditional love shows us how to have unconditional love for others. (A proven duplicatable love)
Debbie Engler
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Throw Out Worrying
A friend of mine sent me this poem.
I thought it was appropriate as I have been learning how to
concentrate on positive emotions not negative ones.
Last Week I threw out Worrying, it was getting old and in the way.
I thought it was appropriate as I have been learning how to
concentrate on positive emotions not negative ones.
The 8 positive emotions are:
1. Desire
2. Faith
3. Love
4. Sex
5, Enthusiasm
6. Romance
7. Hope
8. Prosperity
1. Desire
2. Faith
3. Love
4. Sex
5, Enthusiasm
6. Romance
7. Hope
8. Prosperity
Last Week I threw out Worrying, it was getting old and in the way.
I threw out those Inhibitions; they were just crowding me out.
Made room for my New Growth, got rid of my old dreams and doubts.
I threw out a book on MY PAST(didn't have time to read it anyway).
Replaced it with New Goals, started reading it today.
I threw out hate and bad memories, (remember how I treasured them so)?
Got me a NEW PHILOSOPHY too, threw out the one from long ago.
Brought in some new books too, called I CAN, I WILL, AND I MUST.
Threw out I might, I think and I ought, WOW, You should've see the dust.
I ran across an OLD FRIEND, haven't seen him in a while.
HIS NAME IS JESUS, Yes, I really like His Style.
He helped me to do some cleaning, and added some things Himself.
Like PRAYER, HOPE, AND FAITH, Yes, I placed them right on the shelf.
I picked up the special thing and placed it at the front door.
I FOUND IT – it's called PEACE. Nothing gets me down anymore.
Yes, I've got my house looking nice. Looks good around the place.
For things like Worry and Trouble, there just isn't any place.
It's good to do a little house cleaning, get rid of the old things on the shelf.
It sure makes things brighter;
maybe you should TRY IT YOURSELF.
BE BLESSED AND BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE ELSE!!!!
Poem by Bert Carter
The eight negative emotions to avoid are: 1. Fear
The eight negative emotions to avoid are: 1. Fear
2. Jealousy
3. Hatred
4. Revenge
5. greed
6. Superstition
7. Anger
8. Lack
Concentrate on the positive emotions and you will
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3. Hatred
4. Revenge
5. greed
6. Superstition
7. Anger
8. Lack
Concentrate on the positive emotions and you will
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The sixth sense defies description!
Hill says, "The Sixth Sense is that portion of the subconscious mind which has been referred to as the Creative Imagination.
It has also been referred to as the 'receiving set' through which ideas, plans, and thoughts flash into the mind. The 'flashes' are sometimes called 'hunches' or 'inspirations.' "
"The sixth sense defies description! It cannot be described to a person who has not mastered the other principles of this philosophy, because such a person has no knowledge, and no experience with which the sixth sense may be compared. Understanding of the sixth sense comes only by meditation through mind development from within. The sixth sense probably is the medium of contact between the finite mind of man and Infinite Intelligence, and for this reason, it is a mixture of both the mental and the spiritual. It is believed to be the point at which the mind of man contacts the Universal Mind."
I feel compelled at this point to share a Miracle that has happened to someone I know. Miracle = Something only God can do
Several weeks ago, a former assistant pastor of our church, was diagnosed with leukemia. He had been very sick and the white blood count was very high. Thousands of people lifted his name up in prayer to the God of the universe. He also had a unwavering faith in God and witnessed of his belief to all around him. He said, "God is painting a picture, I just can't see it yet."
Of course, the doctors prescribed chemo therapy, which made him even sicker! He spent a miserable two-three weeks in the hospital.
Yesterday, the doctors checked his blood again, and did not find any trace of leukemia (or high white blood count), so they said he could go home today. God has created our bodies with the awesome ability to heal itself if given proper nutrition. Above that, despite what the doctors do or prescribe, God is still the Great Physician.
The doctors can't explain it. I believe God healed him. God does hear and answer prayers. This is part of my FAITH.
Debbie Engler
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It has also been referred to as the 'receiving set' through which ideas, plans, and thoughts flash into the mind. The 'flashes' are sometimes called 'hunches' or 'inspirations.' "
"The sixth sense defies description! It cannot be described to a person who has not mastered the other principles of this philosophy, because such a person has no knowledge, and no experience with which the sixth sense may be compared. Understanding of the sixth sense comes only by meditation through mind development from within. The sixth sense probably is the medium of contact between the finite mind of man and Infinite Intelligence, and for this reason, it is a mixture of both the mental and the spiritual. It is believed to be the point at which the mind of man contacts the Universal Mind."
I feel compelled at this point to share a Miracle that has happened to someone I know. Miracle = Something only God can do
Several weeks ago, a former assistant pastor of our church, was diagnosed with leukemia. He had been very sick and the white blood count was very high. Thousands of people lifted his name up in prayer to the God of the universe. He also had a unwavering faith in God and witnessed of his belief to all around him. He said, "God is painting a picture, I just can't see it yet."
Of course, the doctors prescribed chemo therapy, which made him even sicker! He spent a miserable two-three weeks in the hospital.
Yesterday, the doctors checked his blood again, and did not find any trace of leukemia (or high white blood count), so they said he could go home today. God has created our bodies with the awesome ability to heal itself if given proper nutrition. Above that, despite what the doctors do or prescribe, God is still the Great Physician.
The doctors can't explain it. I believe God healed him. God does hear and answer prayers. This is part of my FAITH.
Debbie Engler
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Motivated by Love
"No man is HAPPY or COMPLETE without the modifying INFLUENCE of the RIGHT WOMAN." Napoleon Hill
I want to share with you some of the driving emotions of our older son and daughter- in-law.
Our son, Jon, joined the Florida Air National Guard, seven years ago at the Air Force Base in Jacksonville, FL. He actively fulfilled his monthly weekend duty and two-week summer tour of duty for several years. About a year before he joined the guard (FANG), he met his future wife.
Jon attended Bob Jones University for one year before he found his niche in architecture. While Jon was attending BJU, Melody visited the campus for high school music competition. She was a senior in high school and was very talented in music, specifically voice.
When their paths crossed and they began to talk to each other, they realized that they had a lot in common. They both had conservative standards and both had a strong desire to serve God with their life.
Melody went on to Pensacola, FL, for college, and Jon pursued his career in architecture in Jacksonville, FL. They emailed a few times, then Jon called Melody. The relationship, though long distant, began.
Melody went four years to college while Jon worked at an engineering firm and the national guard. He also was on a tour of duty in Iraq for 4 months in 2004.
During the course of their relationship, they seldom saw each other, but communicated through the internet and eventually Jon bought two cell phones on a phone plan,so that they could talk daily.
During Melody's senior year at college, during Christmas break, Jon proposed, and "She said, YES!"
After Melody graduated from college, she moved to Jacksonville to teach second grade in a Christian school. Jacksonville, FL, is a BIG city! (The city of Jacksonville takes up the whole county of Duval.) Melody lived at the south end in Orange Park, while Jon lived near the airport at the north end. Even though they were in the same city, they still had a long-distant relationship in miles. However, they knew how to communicate!
They were married June 24, 2006, in Maryland.
Jon moved into Melody's apartment and transferred his military status to a base on the south side of Jacksonville, too. Shortly after they got married, Jon and Melody announced that Jon would be going into Para-Rescue training!
Para-rescue training is very tough! It is the Air Force Special Operations, comparable to the Navy Seals. It certainly isn't marriage friendly! Melody's dad was in the Coast Guard. So she had grown up with the military. Still we are talking about two years of training away from family and loved ones.
Jon started this special training in October, 2007, and will complete the course in September, 2009.
I can't describe the driving desire that fuels his motivation, but Jon has always put 110% into everything he desires to do. Through the long periods of time he is separated from his wife, his deep desire to achieve and complete the task at hand has been accompanied with the love for his wife and family, and his deep commitment to protect & serve his others.
I am biased because this is about my son and daughter-in-law, but these men & women must be commended for their desire and commitment to protect our rights & freedom!
Most of them are motivated BY the LOVE of someone back home.
I am Proud of our military!
Debbie Engler
I want to share with you some of the driving emotions of our older son and daughter- in-law.
Our son, Jon, joined the Florida Air National Guard, seven years ago at the Air Force Base in Jacksonville, FL. He actively fulfilled his monthly weekend duty and two-week summer tour of duty for several years. About a year before he joined the guard (FANG), he met his future wife.
Jon attended Bob Jones University for one year before he found his niche in architecture. While Jon was attending BJU, Melody visited the campus for high school music competition. She was a senior in high school and was very talented in music, specifically voice.
When their paths crossed and they began to talk to each other, they realized that they had a lot in common. They both had conservative standards and both had a strong desire to serve God with their life.
Melody went on to Pensacola, FL, for college, and Jon pursued his career in architecture in Jacksonville, FL. They emailed a few times, then Jon called Melody. The relationship, though long distant, began.
Melody went four years to college while Jon worked at an engineering firm and the national guard. He also was on a tour of duty in Iraq for 4 months in 2004.
During the course of their relationship, they seldom saw each other, but communicated through the internet and eventually Jon bought two cell phones on a phone plan,so that they could talk daily.
During Melody's senior year at college, during Christmas break, Jon proposed, and "She said, YES!"
After Melody graduated from college, she moved to Jacksonville to teach second grade in a Christian school. Jacksonville, FL, is a BIG city! (The city of Jacksonville takes up the whole county of Duval.) Melody lived at the south end in Orange Park, while Jon lived near the airport at the north end. Even though they were in the same city, they still had a long-distant relationship in miles. However, they knew how to communicate!
They were married June 24, 2006, in Maryland.
Jon moved into Melody's apartment and transferred his military status to a base on the south side of Jacksonville, too. Shortly after they got married, Jon and Melody announced that Jon would be going into Para-Rescue training!
Para-rescue training is very tough! It is the Air Force Special Operations, comparable to the Navy Seals. It certainly isn't marriage friendly! Melody's dad was in the Coast Guard. So she had grown up with the military. Still we are talking about two years of training away from family and loved ones.
Jon started this special training in October, 2007, and will complete the course in September, 2009.
I can't describe the driving desire that fuels his motivation, but Jon has always put 110% into everything he desires to do. Through the long periods of time he is separated from his wife, his deep desire to achieve and complete the task at hand has been accompanied with the love for his wife and family, and his deep commitment to protect & serve his others.
I am biased because this is about my son and daughter-in-law, but these men & women must be commended for their desire and commitment to protect our rights & freedom!
Most of them are motivated BY the LOVE of someone back home.
I am Proud of our military!
Debbie Engler
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Picture Exactly What You Want - All the Detail
To achieve what you want in life, you must know exactly what it is, be able to 100% define it, picture every detail of it. People often don’t do this very well.
But here’s the thing: if you can’t picture every detail, then you don’t really know what you want. And if you don’t really know what you want, how can you make it happen?
A big problem for a lot of people is that what they want is a moving target. That will never work. You have to make a decision, before you can go for it. That’s the only way you can create a strong vision.
Writing down a description is the place to start. Make a list of all the things that would make you happy. Everything. Don’t play devil’s advocate - write it all down in 5 minutes. Then prioritize - choose the top 3. The prioritize again - choose #1.
Now describe #1 completely. Picture achieving that goal. In fact, picture it again and again and again and again. As you run through that movie a few hundred times, make a list of everything you see. Every smallest detail. If a question comes up, run the movie by again. Write down the elements that become more clear.
The idea is to be able to run a perfect version of that movie in your head, time after time after time. And watch closely, because over time, other smaller elements will become clear. Add them to your list.
Start working for this goal after you’ve watched the movie a few times, long before you have every detail totally clear. The harder you work at it, the harder it will be for you to give up.
That is the way you set out to get what you want in life.
Your friends for life,
Michael & Linda DlouhyTuesday, April 28, 2009
I Will BELIEVE Without Fear or Doubt!
I will BELIEVE without fear or doubt!
When I was a child, I took swimming lessons at a local river with other children my age..
Every year there was a two week course given by a local lifeguard.
My mother is deathly afraid of water, but she did not want her children to have the same fear.
I was not afraid of getting wet or being cold, but I did not trust the water to hold me up.
I was a sinker, not a swimmer.
One time as a very young child, my grandfather sneezed very loudly and scared me so that I fell into the water from off the dock.
My mother waited for me to come up and float, but I sank to the bottom and stayed there.
When she jumped in the water and pulled me out, I was as stiff as a board. (She told me later.)
At swimming lessons, I fought the water and was very fearful all of the first week.
During the second week, I was still very fearful. It was almost the last day when I finally DECIDED to trust the water.
Guess What!
I sunk a little, but then I floated! I actually started to enjoy the water.
I was sorry that I had not trusted the water sooner, since it was kind of fun floating on the water!
I WILL believe without fear or doubt!
I will be PERSISTENT!
When I was a child, I took swimming lessons at a local river with other children my age..
Every year there was a two week course given by a local lifeguard.
My mother is deathly afraid of water, but she did not want her children to have the same fear.
I was not afraid of getting wet or being cold, but I did not trust the water to hold me up.
I was a sinker, not a swimmer.
One time as a very young child, my grandfather sneezed very loudly and scared me so that I fell into the water from off the dock.
My mother waited for me to come up and float, but I sank to the bottom and stayed there.
When she jumped in the water and pulled me out, I was as stiff as a board. (She told me later.)
At swimming lessons, I fought the water and was very fearful all of the first week.
During the second week, I was still very fearful. It was almost the last day when I finally DECIDED to trust the water.
Guess What!
I sunk a little, but then I floated! I actually started to enjoy the water.
I was sorry that I had not trusted the water sooner, since it was kind of fun floating on the water!
I WILL believe without fear or doubt!
I will be PERSISTENT!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Imagine That!
"Ideas are products of the IMAGINATION." Napoleon Hill
When my husband, Dennis, and I first joined the company that we now call 'HOME', we found out that we could retail the products anywhere you found a buyer. There were no limitations to our imagination. This set our minds to thinking... a store? Maybe go in with someone else?
Dennis suggested the Flea Market or Jockey Lot as it is sometimes called. A place where anyone can rent a space to sell just about anything, and people from the surrounding area come on weekends to buy and sell. Sarah said that sounded like a good idea because there should be lots of entrepreneurs there. I thought it was a good idea, too, so I juggled it around in my mind for months.
Things I would need:
1. Price lists
2. Printed product brochures
3. Product samples
4. Prospect contact information sheets
5. Props for display
The list could go on... but the IDEA was still in my head.
I wanted to promote the business, but feared the questions that I might not be able to answer.
I did not have a DEFINITE PLAN - nothing was written down!
On Friday, March 20th, I mentioned to Dennis that we NEEDED to stop by the Jockey Lot on Saturday, to see what arrangements could be made to rent a space and promote the business.
Saturday, we went, checked out a couple spots and got a map of the grounds with a phone number to call to reserve a spot. For some reason, we did not reserve a spot for the next Saturday. We could call Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, but it just didn't feel like the right time.
Well, does March 28th, ring a bell for anyone?
Our amazing company came up with an EXCELLENT IDEA! A RETAIL WEBSITE!
NOW I HAD ALL THAT I NEEDED. Not a lot of papers, but A WEBSITE that I could POINT PEOPLE TO so that they could get ALL THE INFORMATION and BUY THE PRODUCTS!
So, Saturday, April 4th, I took a box full of empty containers (we had used all those products ourselves), 25 company magazines, five paperback books "Success in 10 Steps", a simple black plastic tablecloth, two small boxes and white pieces of cloth (to cover the small boxes and set up a display of containers), a simple contact information sheet for people to fill out, and business cards that I wrote the Retail Website on the back of. (We even wore our Team t-shirts!)
I had a great time and all I did was greet people. If they stopped to talk or had questions, I gave them the website and told them that all the information was there for them. I got 8 good leads this week. I'll let you know about next Saturday...
Have a Great week!
Debbie Engler
When my husband, Dennis, and I first joined the company that we now call 'HOME', we found out that we could retail the products anywhere you found a buyer. There were no limitations to our imagination. This set our minds to thinking... a store? Maybe go in with someone else?
Dennis suggested the Flea Market or Jockey Lot as it is sometimes called. A place where anyone can rent a space to sell just about anything, and people from the surrounding area come on weekends to buy and sell. Sarah said that sounded like a good idea because there should be lots of entrepreneurs there. I thought it was a good idea, too, so I juggled it around in my mind for months.
Things I would need:
1. Price lists
2. Printed product brochures
3. Product samples
4. Prospect contact information sheets
5. Props for display
The list could go on... but the IDEA was still in my head.
I wanted to promote the business, but feared the questions that I might not be able to answer.
I did not have a DEFINITE PLAN - nothing was written down!
On Friday, March 20th, I mentioned to Dennis that we NEEDED to stop by the Jockey Lot on Saturday, to see what arrangements could be made to rent a space and promote the business.
Saturday, we went, checked out a couple spots and got a map of the grounds with a phone number to call to reserve a spot. For some reason, we did not reserve a spot for the next Saturday. We could call Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, but it just didn't feel like the right time.
Well, does March 28th, ring a bell for anyone?
Our amazing company came up with an EXCELLENT IDEA! A RETAIL WEBSITE!
NOW I HAD ALL THAT I NEEDED. Not a lot of papers, but A WEBSITE that I could POINT PEOPLE TO so that they could get ALL THE INFORMATION and BUY THE PRODUCTS!
So, Saturday, April 4th, I took a box full of empty containers (we had used all those products ourselves), 25 company magazines, five paperback books "Success in 10 Steps", a simple black plastic tablecloth, two small boxes and white pieces of cloth (to cover the small boxes and set up a display of containers), a simple contact information sheet for people to fill out, and business cards that I wrote the Retail Website on the back of. (We even wore our Team t-shirts!)
I had a great time and all I did was greet people. If they stopped to talk or had questions, I gave them the website and told them that all the information was there for them. I got 8 good leads this week. I'll let you know about next Saturday...
Have a Great week!
Debbie Engler
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