Dwain Northey (Gen X)

What You Focus On Is What Becomes Powerful – Why Your Thoughts and Feelings Matter

There is an interesting theory and real-world correlation on achievement through thought. There have been numerous books written on the subject and many of them have become bestsellers. ‘How to Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill is an oldie but a goodie and one many of us have probably read, there are thousands of titles out there and I would recommend reading every one of them if you have the inclination.

The basic premise of most of these titles is that if you focus on something that energy will have you always on the lookout for it. I read if you are thinking about a yellow car, you will unintentionally see more yellow cars because you are looking for them. The same holds true for your attitude, if you are always angry or upset that all you will see in the world and that negative outlook will only drive you deeper into the ditch.

Think about a time that you were broke… that constant feeling and thinking about how little you had perpetuated the brokenness you were experiencing instead of looking for a solution your mind focuses on the lack of what ever you were missing. It the same concept of focusing on your pain… if instead you concentrate on you breathing the pain diminishes.

I know this all sounds like Dali Lama, hocus pocus BS but it actually works. I am not trying to fill your head with the fantasy that if you concentrate on winning the lottery you will win it, that would be some next level magic shit. But, if you focus on something you want or need and keep it in the forefront of your mind, our miraculous brain will look for ways to satisfy that goal. Crazy right!?

So here is an experiment for you to try… just decide that you are going to have a great day. When someone asks how you are, smile and say great. Say it and believe it. I can almost guarantee that you will have a great day!!

Thank you for indulging me… and HAVE A GREAT DAY😊