The strangest Secret

Our thoughts become things and for every action there is a reaction said Earl Nightingale.  Lets try an experiment - take the next 30 days to understand that we become what we think most about - realize that as we sew so shall we reap.  I want you to refuse to believe that any circumstance can defeat you from your purpose and/or goal.  use your imagination - have courage - take action! Each of us want something and each of us is afraid of something. Write on a card what it is that you wish most - whatever it may be write it out specifically and carry it with you in your wallet.  If you wish to be rich so be it, if you wish to attract more clients so be it, if you wish to score high a on test so be it, whatever it is - WRITE IT DOWN!!  When you get out of bed in the morning look at this goal, when you are trucking along throughout your day take a look at the goal. Really believe in this goal and make it something worthwhile to live for.  Stop thinking about what it is you fear. each time you fear something replace the negative thought with your positive thoughts and of course your goal. For 30 days take control of your mind and each day do more than you have to. If you are a salesman be all that you can be, if you are a painter, really be creative, etc etc. Give of yourself more than you ever have and realize that your returns must be in direct proportion in which you give.  Do not concern yourself with how you will achieve your goal - just know where you are going and the answers will come to you - The universal law will  assist you in your journey.  You do not have to share your goal with anyone besides yourself. Remember, and if you wish, write these words on the other side of your card - Ask and it shall be given. seek and ya shall find, knock and it shall be open to you.  I wish you all luck and if you find that you have failed to maintain a positive outlook from now until your 30 day journey is up -  start over. For an original recording and pdf ebook of the strangest secret by Earl Nightingale please email me at ggoodm42@yahoo.com - this will change your life.

Best of Luck!

Geoff Goodman

"To do less than our very best is to sacrifice the gift."

The Three s's of life

I promised myself I would pay homage to my Dad for teaching me this theory that I live by day to day. In life there is a need for balance in everything we do. We must eat healthy but allow ourselves to splurge and enjoy the riches of life. We must take it easy throughout the week but allow ourselves to go out and get crazy every so often. This balance is what keeps life fun and entertaining. My Dad had told me when I was very young that their were three areas in life that need to be focused on which were; Sports, Social, and School.  Our first S - which is Sports reminds us of how our body is doing. How active are we? are we getting enough exercise, eating the right foods, getting enough sleep, and keeping both our bodies and minds in good shape.  The second S - Stands for Social which reminds us to interact and meet new people. How often are we going out with friends and not secluding ourselves, are we taking that leap of faith to meet new friends and contacts in our lives, and are we keeping our sexual selves happy as well.  The last S - stands for School which really means work or what I like to call our career. How well are you performing in your current position in the world. Are you happy getting up every morning? Are you completing the necessary tasks for promotion or to make more money? and are you doing the best that you can do every single day of your life?  These three S's are absolutely necessary to survive in life. If one S is down it affects the other two. Think about it - if your Sports "S" is down, are you going to feel happy with yourself to go out and raise your Social "S" Are you going to have the confidence to be fully focused at work and make business transactions? - More than likely No.  If your School "S" is down are you going to have enough money to be able to raise your Sports "S" and afford a gym membership to better yourself? Are you going to have the finances to go out to raise your Social "S"  These are just some examples for you to realize how important balance is in our lives, especially in these three areas of life. I am also a firm believer in stepping out of our comfort zones and doing things that we have never done but have an interest in. I attended a Dhyana Yoga Class around the block last night and was so impressed I will go back because it put me in a very soothing meditative state. I also have been performing my music in front of more people than I ever thought I would.  These two actions have drastically changed my life because I am so happy and happiness is the most important aspect in life. You will attract more to you, You will feel better, and You will succeed if you are simply happy. I hope all of you can take the three S's and  apply them to your life.  Make each day a new adventure and most importantly always be your best.

Geoff

The power of your old pal - Silly putty

Recently I had a Reiki Massage, which for all of you who do not know is an energy healing massage. The rush of energy I received was great and the images in my minds eye were also very incredible. The Reiki Practitioner who is actually a friend of mine  was able to see images as well. She asked me if I currently work with any sort of molds or ceramic of some sort - I told her I have been thinking about picking up some clay but did not want to make a mess playing with it. Last night I had a dream where I was playing with clay - molding and making different shapes which was very stimulating and relaxing. Today I went to the local art shop and for 2$ I picked up some silly putty. I decided to put it to the test and started to play. After what felt like 5 minutes I noticed a half hour passed by and I was stimulating my mind beyond belief. Ideas were coming to me about my music, about the blogs, and I was receiving emails and messages from people that I have not spoken to in quite some time. I was observing more synchronicity than usual and  understood why my dreams pointed me in this direction. If there is something that you can do for yourself to relieve stress during the workday or during a time where you need to unwind, do yourself a favor - Put on relaxing music and pick up some silly putty. It is only 2 bucks and its worth every penny. This will work miracles to empty out your chaotic mind and relax you. The Creative Whack pack is also brilliant which can be found at Creativewhack.com - this was created by  Roger Von Oech and can be used as a tool when you are stuck with how to attack an idea. Well I hope all of you have a relaxing afternoon!

- Geoff

you aren't progressing and your wondering why?

Ever wonder why you get to a certain point at mastering something and then you cannot progress? Maybe you have a repressed talent that you hide from the world or even scarier you hide from yourself. The term is called limited belief's and it means when you believe in something based on what others have told you throughout your life. Certain doubts layer themselves on top of your dreams and ambitions. As a young child you are free from this ego based living, and as you grow up you get told/hear things, which you are brainwashed to believe. One of the first words you are taught as a child is the word NO - We were programmed NOT  to do certain things to protect ourselves from danger. This safety mechanism is definitely good therefore we don't jump out of airplanes or try and climb out of moving cars, but this is damaging to an area in our lives where we are trying to expand. As a child in grade school you are also teased by  your peers which can have an effect on the things you do as an adult. I remember being a young guy and seeing my dad play the piano - I always thought he was very good but he told me he got to a certain point and couldn't master it any more. When I began playing guitar I remember having this belief because it is what I had heard.  I was always told by my parents that I could do anything and the sky was the limit but something inside of me felt that I could not progress past a certain point on the guitar. After realizing how good I could become with enough practice, I began realizing my potential as a guitarist and progressively got better.  It is quite normal to have limiting beliefs in certain areas of your life. If there is a passion or something that interest you but you are afraid of what others might think - give it a try. It takes a lot of courage to do something against the opinions and views of other people. I did an open mic last night and saw a young girl get up on stage and play for her very first time- her voice was not that great but everyone in the room clapped the loudest for her because she took a chance to get up in front of 50 people or so. I forever live by this quote - "To do less than your very best is to sacrifice the gift."   Today is the day - do something you fear, take an idea that you are afraid to run with and sprint!

Enjoy the day

Geoff Goodman 

tapping into your 6th sense

I have done some recent reading on the 6th sense and being able to tap into powers beyond physical realms.  Many people live only utilizing the 5 senses and never make way to the 6th. I was doing some research when I came across the idea of automated writing. This is  the process or production of writing material that does not come from the conscious thoughts of the writer.  I have heard of this before and decided to sit down comfortably and write out questions  that were on my mind.  Here's how the process works;

Choose a topic that is on your mind, something that you may be having difficulty figuring out or dealing with  - Mine was how can I write more songs -  yours may be - how can I meet my soul mate or how can I make more money in my current job or how can I lose weight - etc. 

Ask a question and just start writing an answer based on how you feel. Do not actually think about your answer/response. Let it flow out naturally.

Responses may come in the form of questions or statements - for instance you may ask how can I write better tunes - the answer may come as, "when was the last time you wrote a tune?"or  "how often do you practice a night?"  etc etc 

When asked how often do I practice a night - my answer was; "maybe about an hour - followed by - Why only an hour? -  (this may seem strange to you at first in that you are typing out a conversation with yourself but after a while you will realize these answers come deep within and will actually help you).

The objective is to just freely write whatever is on your mind  without really thinking about it. I like the question and answer format because It allows me to take a problem  and see it attacked at different angles. If you prefer you can even just freely write whatever is on your mind - this is also very helpful.  Have fun with it and unlock your inner being.

Good luck,

Geoff

Believe in yourself

This blog is being written because many people complain about things that aren't working for them. I workout every day but I cant lose weight, I am working so hard at my business but do not generate enough income, I am told my product is the best but no one buys. Do any of these sound familiar?!? Well there is a reason your wishes and goals aren't being granted. YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! We need to believe in ourselves before the universal law will grant us our wishes. There is a reason why two sales people, in the same territory, with the same product, college degree, and knowledge have totally different incomes. Salesperson A makes over 6 Figures while Salesperson B struggles to make commission. If any of you have ever heard of metaphysics or the law of attraction  you already know that we create our life circumstances by what we think about. When you set your mind to having something you want and you allow yourself to feel what it would be like to have that something, YOU ALWAYS GET IT!  When you focus on the negative of something you attract more of that.  The minute you shift your mindset to the positive side of the spectrum, the universal law will manifest your desires for you. Many people think this theory is psychobabble while a select few know its true power. Next time you find yourself complaining that you cant do something or you cannot get to where you want to be, shift your mind set. Write on a dry erase board   - "I am willing to allow myself to _________"  "I am working towards my goal of _____"  I promise you this is the most powerful law in the world. This will change your life. Post the dry erase board somewhere in your home or apartment where you can see it everyday!  If you have any questions on the specifics go out and buy The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, Or get the mother of all books - "Ask And It Is Given"   by Esther and Jerry Hicks.  If you have any questions feel free to email me - Ggoodm42@yahoo.com, in that i am very passionate about this subject and it can work wonders for you!

Have a great weekend and remember anything is possible in this infinite world! 

Geoff Goodman 

When life gets boring... CHANGE IT UP!!

Have you ever found yourself in a rut - or what you think is a rut. You criticize yourself for feeling so negative and you feel sorry for yourself. Maybe your just bored of the same lonely apartment you have been stuck in for a few days. Maybe you are tired of doing the same work day in and day out. CHANGE IT UP!!!!  These three words or shall I say this  "Action" will save your life.  I have spoken to several people in the past few days who have told me they were bored to death with their lives. "What should I do?" they ask -  I am not motivated to do anything right now, I am really sad, I cant focus, etc etc etc.  When I first hear this I think back to a time when I was in the same situation and how I cleared space in my head. The first step is to identify the exact problem. Is the problem that you are not enjoying the specifics  of what you are doing? Is the problem that you are not having enough social interactions? Is the problem that you are neglecting areas of your life? Whatever it may be, you need to identify it. The example I am going to touch on  is about a friend who recently came to me and said that he was lonely. He was studying for a degree in medicine which took up the majority of his day and he felt that he had no time to do anything besides study.  I said to to my friend, " You are sitting here on the computer moping to me about your life - therefore you have enough time on your hands to do something else besides study." He laughed and explained how he has no friends where he is and lives by himself.  

Here are the series of questions I presented to him based on our conversation - are you lonely because you do not have a roommate? Do you secretly not like the work you are doing? or are you spending too much time by yourself?  He told me that he was in the process of looking for a roommate for the following semester and meets with his friends on the weekends. He further explained that he  spends way too much time cramped up in his apartment, studying day in and day out.  As people we crave for attention and even the smallest amount of social interaction is enough to make us smile. I told him that maybe he can try studying in a public setting such as a library or a coffee shop - he got excited. I told him not to worry about the following semesters roommate and to worry about NOW - or the importance of doing well in his program. He agreed  and said that he chose to study medicine due to his passion for it not because he was forced to. We continued to discuss and i told him that by focusing his attention on the work as something he likes he  can make it a more enjoyable process.  As we went on and on I explained that even the most dedicated and passionate people need to step away from their work to partake in a recreational activity. We suggested; the gym, doing a hobby of some sort, going to the mall, reading a book, etc etc.  People cannot submerge themselves in something 24/7 without enjoying other areas in life. Some of the greatest people in history were musicians but also sculptors, inventors but also musicians, philosophers but also dancers. He told me he is going to study at the library and on his off times, attend classes at the gym or do an activity he used to enjoy.  I was very happy to see how easily he shifted from being sad to happy. He was very negative in the beginning of our conversation, and became very positive towards the end. It was nice to see this sort of excitement. Many do not realize the importance of change. I listened to a lecture from a friend at a toastmasters  club, who explained how using Feng Shui in a home or office is extremely effective for changing ones mindset. By clearing the clutter in your home or office you become less stressed out and more at peace. Next time you are feeling down ask yourself this simple question - How can I relieve my stress by changing what I am doing. This will surely enhance your life.

Enjoy your week,

Geoff Goodman