Here’s something not talked about in everyday conversation, at least not by ‘normal’ people: We wield powers to create and change our lives and most of us have our heads down every day, focusing on the daily grind. How sad, and how unnecessary.

We have the power to collectively change this planet – our small, beautiful and interconnected world – for the better, each of us. There is no such thing as being ‘only one person.’ We are all intimately connected, and everything we think, say and do contributes to the reality here on Earth.

This power can either scare us or ignite us with passion, hope and excitement. We can use this knowledge consciously or we can remain unaware and continue down our current path…what sounds better?

It was a bit of a rhetorical question. Obviously what we’ve been doing thus far as a species isn’t working.

The good news is, as many people at the forefront of the thinking world will tell us, is that more and more people are awakening every day. This is unprecedented in the history of humankind and it is indeed a very exciting time we live in. It seems we are at a crossroads, and can go along as we have been or transform our lives and our world into the beautiful, magnificent creations they were always meant to be.

Change always comes from the grass roots; never the existing government or power/s. By embracing and exploring our abilities and questioning our beliefs and traditions we can begin to act consciously instead of react unconsciously. Some people feel frightened by this concept; they have been taught that security and peace of mind lies in trusting and following cultural and religious traditions, but are we wise and brave enough to see that this has not worked for us as a species? Can we see and create other ways? The answer is absolutely, unequivocally YES, but only if we want to, if we choose to. This is the crux. We have to be aware enough to want to be aware.

Humans have the capacity to co-create in synergistic, powerful ways, and we are only beginning to be aware of this. Let us consciously explore these possibilities and allow them to be the force of positive change on our planet. Let us be like lights who guide the way.

You say you want wealth, but what words do you use to describe it?

You may think you think it’s wonderful – ! – but here’s a test: when you see someone who has loads of money what are the words that come up? Let’s say you see someone who already has the car, or mansion, or private jet, or fabulous lifestyle you yearn for.

If you are NOT ready for wealth, here are some of the possible answers:

• Jerk
• Doesn’t deserve it
• Probably didn’t earn it
• Probably did something sleazy to get it
• Trust fund  – no fair!
• What do they have that I don’t have???
• They are different from me – I could never have that
• It’s probably not that great anyway

Get the picture? These are your negative, limiting beliefs and excuses disguised as reasons your subconscious has convinced you that somehow you can’t have wealth and abundance.

If, on the other hand, the following comes to mind, you are likely right around the corner from abundance, or more likely already wealthy:

• Fabulous!
• Amazing!
• Gorgeous!
• I love it!
• Isn’t that great?
• Wow! I want that!
• Wooohoooo!!!!!!!!
• Hmmm, I wonder where/how I can get me one of those?
• Me too please!

Get it? These are the thoughts of someone who is aligned with wealth and ready and willing to receive their abundance.

Tip: For help with your wealth mentality, try Randy Gage’s ‘Accept Your Abundance‘ or Shauna Arthurs’ ebook ‘30 Days to Wealth.’

Ever heard this saying – garbage in, garbage out? It originates with computer programming, and anyone who deals with anything computer-related can tell you it’s VERY true. One tiny piece of punctuation in the wrong place can render an entire program or website nonfunctional, and conversely, it’s very satisfying to find that one little thing you’ve done wrong and have everything magically work. Ta-dahhh!!!

We – humans – are a lot like that. We are very complex (although we act quite simple at times – ! – ) and it takes a web of beliefs and actions to accomplish what we desire. As we learn and progress towards a goal we’ve set, we often come across layers of emotion which act as obstacles. We may not have realized we even has such thoughts or feelings buried inside, and we must explore and dissolve them in order to move past them.

With the pursuit of a goal, like the building of a computer program or website, there are specific requirements for success.There is a certain skillset and there are very specific tasks which need to be undertaken to create the desired end result. We also need patience and persistence, without which we may give up at the first sign of frustration or boredom. We may even need the help of someone who knows a little more about the subject than we do, to overcome any hurdles we come across. Not only can we then complete our project, but we also learn more so that next time we can do an even better job because our knowledge base has expanded.

It is the same with life. When we want to achieve something, there are things we need – people, skills, advice, mindset – necessary for the desired end to be met. Sometimes we have most of the pieces in place, and we can draw on the wisdom of someone who has been there – an expert. Sometimes there is just one little thing missing, and we think we are far from the goal we’ve been pursuing but in fact we are very, very close. A small but key piece of advice or a change in perspective can often be all it takes – the thing that was missing – for us to suddenly have the light bulb go on; to finally get where we wanted to be.

If you have been striving for something and feeling frustration in not ‘getting there,’ perhaps it’s time for something to change. If the saying ‘garbage in, garbage out’ has any truth to it, it could be that you are only missing one small bit of the combination of things it requires to achieve your goal. Begin exploring and changing things one by one – your mindset, a habit, the reasons for wanting what you want, the people you are drawing on for advice – and see if you can’t create that magic moment when everything suddenly falls into place. As another popular saying goes, ‘You can’t continue doing what you’ve always done and expect to get different results.’