| "If you can believe it you can achieve it," "If you | | | | being, prosperity, and more. |
| can see it you can be it:" these are the mantras | | | | You can use creative visualization to help you get |
| of some of the world's most successful people. | | | | a job, to find or deepen a relationship, improve |
| Entrepreneurs, starlets, and visionaries alike all | | | | mental abilities, lose weight, for anything you |
| began their paths to greatness with nothing but | | | | desire. You can use it for immediate rewards, like |
| an unmistakable vision to guide them on their | | | | a successful job interview or more comfortable |
| way. | | | | social situation, or to solve a problem or affect an |
| Every story of remarkable achievement begins | | | | outcome. You can use it for a longer term |
| with a vision. great explorers began with a vision | | | | project like moving to a new house or completing |
| of a new world, the Buddha began a spiritual path | | | | a degree. |
| after a vision with a bodhi tree, St Paul spread | | | | How to Use Creative Visualization |
| the good news after a vision on the road to | | | | To use creative visualization, you'll need to employ |
| Damascus. In legends, both ancient and modern, | | | | these essential components: |
| from King Arthur to Harry Potter, heroes receive | | | | Imagination- the most vital component, use |
| a vision and begin a quest with just an image. Also | | | | imagination to start with an idea and create a |
| true for ordinary people, from Harriet Tubman to | | | | mental picture around it. See yourself as having |
| Eleanor Roosevelt they see a vision about how | | | | that which you desire and hold the mental picture |
| they can make a difference and they start there. | | | | in your mind. Revisit it often. |
| Creative visualization is a powerful tool that begins | | | | Focus- this is the quiet meditative state of mind |
| with your imagination. By creating a vivid picture in | | | | which creates the tranquil-yet-focused state in |
| your mind you can create what you want to | | | | which you "fill in the details" and give positive |
| have happen in your life. The "traditional" view of | | | | energy to your vision. |
| this phenomenon is that you have to make a | | | | Belief - once your vision is created you must |
| plan, or a map, in order to get to your destination, | | | | believe in it and behave as if you already have |
| and a visualization is that map. The less traditional | | | | the thing that you desire. Using belief, direct your |
| explanation of why creative visualization works is | | | | focus to expand your vision to "feel" it into being. |
| that it is governed by the "law of attraction" | | | | Experience the feeling of having what you desire |
| which brings to you that which you visualize. | | | | to draw it nearer. |
| Creative visualization is part imagination, part | | | | Consciousness - continue to be aware of your |
| desire, part belief and part focus. Infuse these | | | | feelings and your expectations. Keep clarifying |
| parts with a mighty intent and just about anything | | | | your desire and intentions. Deal with doubts and |
| is possible. It can be a goal-achieving tool, a | | | | keep believing that what you desire is yours |
| personal experiment, even a spiritual journey. | | | | already. |
| However you use it, creative visualization will take | | | | Affirmation - this vital technique is used to validate |
| you from wishing to believing; from "wanting" to | | | | and strengthen your visualization. Use strong |
| "having." | | | | positive statements that what you desire is |
| What is Creative Visualization? | | | | already yours. Make positive affirmations in the |
| Creative visualization is the technique of using | | | | present tense. |
| your imagination to create or re create your life | | | | Using creative visualization can bring about |
| and circumstances. At it's most basic, it's a way | | | | dramatic and positive changes in your life. By |
| to identify your goals and make a plan for | | | | employing the above essential elements, you can |
| reaching them, But creative visualization is far | | | | create your own creative visualization practice |
| more than wishing; it's a powerful tool that can | | | | and reach your goals, realize your dreams, and |
| bring you love, meaningful work health and well | | | | have your heart's desire. |