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9 – Perception and Thoughts

Thoughts and Thinking

Thoughts are things; they have tremendous power. Thoughts of doubt and fear are pathways to failure. When you conquer negative attitudes of doubt and
fear you conquer failure. Thoughts crystallize into habit and habit solidifies into circumstances.
Bryan Adams ~ 1959-, Canadian-born American Musician, Singer, Songwriter

The Universal Nature of the Perception Cycle . . .

We can transpose new, more constructive beliefs for old outdated, non-serving beliefs in any
area. Whether the subject be happiness, authenticity, your needs, beliefs, values, your level of
self esteem, your roles, awareness, appreciation, acceptance, or your beliefs about any subject,
event or person, in fact, whatever you choose to think about, you can substitute a negative belief
for a more positive, constructive one and create a different cycle of events, and arrive at happier
results. Test it for yourself. Feel the positive emotional energy from replacing a destructive belief
with a more positive one.

An exercise in imagination

Imagine if you would, that you are running or walking fast up a steep mountain path. The sun is
scorching overhead, and although you are perspiring, the inside of your mouth feels dry like
sandpaper. You wish you’d remembered to bring some water to quench your thirst. Too late
now, you are an hour away from base camp and another hour from the hotel further up the
mountain.

The seconds feel like hours as you struggle up the mountain. The sun, that searing heat. . . your
lips feel like they’re glued together, you feel so parched. What would you pay for a bottle of
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water right now.