Thanks again Lyman for stirring up a conversation. Thought I’d add some thoughts too. I have no problem reading a few books at a time because I am getting different things from each of them. For example I have Tom Ferris’ “4-hour Workweek”, the new Abraham book – “The Astonishing Power of Emotions” (like you), and Eldon Taylor’s “Choices and Illusions”. I take what I need from each one, keep some and pass others on.

I’ve also learned something else from my own journey. Books and courses offer tools and techniques I can use personally and with my clients. If I never took another course or class, bought another book and allowed my spirit to guide me, trusing myself as Source, I would be flowing downstream. It is the belief that I need something more that will keep more stuff in my life and on my bookshelf.

What I am practicing is really listening to my inner guidance before I jump into anything including taking courses or buying books so I’m not being influenced by other people’s enthusiasm. That’s my method of keeping things simple – tuning into whether it is right for me and mvoing me towards what I desire. Listening to my Spirit is my best compass.

I’m opting to awaken each day with the intention to be happy and continue to reach for thoughts that bring joy or relief. I’m shifting from action = results thinking to allowing + deliberate action = limitless possibilites.

Hey, don’t forget to write your post on What Gives You Courage!

Cheers,
Lorraine

(1) What do you want?
(2) Is what you’re doing getting you closer to what you want?
(3) If not, try something else.

Those three steps are simple…we don’t need a class to learn them. And they’re also incredibly powerful. That’s why I keep asking you what you want.

Thanks for the great conversation.

I’m like you, I tend to buy too many books. I eventually recycle them to the local Friends of the Library…they sell them and give the money to the library. That way I’m passing along great ideas.

I’ve finally learned that I don’t have to read every single word. If I feel overwhelmed I make sure I get one or two ideas out of each one before I pass them on.

Again, thanks for answering.

Great insights yourself!

Marti in Mexico

I’m currently reading The Astonishing Power of Emotions by Abraham-Hicks. It’s got some great explanations of how to turn our thoughts downstream when we are in situations that we aren’t, um, appreciating.

When it comes to courses, I’m working my way through Charles Haanel’s The Master Key System. I’m only on the fourth lesson, and so far the exercises gel very nicely with my insight meditation. And since the lessons come to me by email, one a week, I don’t have to worry about overwhelm with that.

It’s interesting that you mention NLP… just yesterday I listened to an interview with Richard Bandler, done by Michael Neill on Hay House Radio. There were some great ideas in that one, and of course, I’m thinking “I need to drop everything and learn NLP!” But I’m moving it into the future pile… I’m going to finish what I’ve started before I dive head first into that one.

And regarding personal mission statements, I’ve never written a post on one – for me, it’s tied into my daily Simpleology Praxis.

Thanks again for the great comments, Jean, and for inspiring some real thought.