Hello to all you wonderful people out there. It is the start of another spring season and most of you probably have already started spring cleaning your home and if you have not then get on with it. The more attractive we make our surroundings with what we already have, the more good things we will attract into our lives. I am speaking from my own experience so trust me on this one. I will discuss this subject a bit later. Let’s first talk about spring cleaning the mind, which I also refer to as mental cleansing. This is extremely important if you want to lead an abundant life.
Let’s start with any dated unpleasant experiences or memories. For some people, it is very difficult to let go of the past. They keep repeating past situations in their minds. You have to realize that to be stuck in the past is to rob yourself of the present. You can’t make the most of your present life if you are living in the past; you will probably miss opportunities coming to you because you are paying more attention to what already happened than to what is happening now. Don’t ever have regrets, learn from every experience and move on.
You definitely heard of the saying “forgive and forget”, there is more truth in it than meets the eye. Well, it is easier said than done you might say and you are right. It is a very difficult thing to do and requires tremendous willpower and determination but it could be done if you really set your mind to it. In the words of Sai Maa Lakshmi Devi from her book “Petals of Grace”,
“It doesn’t matter how people treat you. What matters is to continue expressing your Love and wisdom. Show compassion for the struggles of humanity. Allow forgiveness to come into your mind, your thought forms, and your heart. Only then can you forget the past and bring yourself to the “now” moment, into the present, not the past and not the future. Your manifesting ability is enhanced by the release of your negative thoughts, so surrender to Love and forgive all persons, places, and things in your life that have hurt you”.
If you want unlimited willpower not only for this case but for other areas of your life then you need to be in touch with your higher self. If you are not familiar with this idea, then in very simple terms your personality is only a fraction of your higher self, which in turn is connected to the omnipresent, God or Universe whatever term you use. The higher self has an enormous storehouse of willpower. If you get access to that you can conquer any obstacles in the path towards your goal. You can get what you want and be what you want. Decide and declare to the universe that in your mental realm you are giving complete control to your higher self. Meditate on it every day, even for just five minutes and you will feel a wonderful sense of strength and willpower. Feel that with every passing day, you are getting nearer to your higher self. It will then be much easier for you to rid yourself of unnecessary gloomy memories so that there will be a place in your mind for wisdom, clarity, and creativity which will lead you to a more prosperous life.
Sometimes it becomes impossible to ignore a negative thought especially if you are not aware of your higher self. No matter how hard you try it keeps coming back to you. What you can do is think of something completely opposite, something that makes you happy, perhaps a thought of you moving towards the life of your dreams. Don’t try to ignore an unfavorable thought the more you try not to think about it the more you will think about it. When this happens immediately divert your attention to something positive in your life, as the only way to get rid of the darkness is not to ignore the darkness but to let in the light. Keep away from criticism and condemnation and practice forgiveness, compassion, and understanding. Instead of focusing on the faults of the people, focus on the good in them. When you think good and do good you can’t help but to attract only the best possible life for yourself. Instead of reacting to difficult situations with a “why me?” attitude, look at them as a challenge or even a possibility.
Get rid of petty jealousies. Stop playing insignificant arguments that you have had with people again and again in your mind. Don’t waste your mental energy on trivial and unnecessary disagreements. You are meant to do greater things in life. Once you have spring cleaned your mind thoroughly you will be more aware and wise. Your purpose, your goals will be clearer to you and you will be well on your way towards the life you desire and deserve.
Now let’s talk about spring cleaning your home. If you want a fulfilling and abundant life then it is just as important to have clean and attractive surroundings as it is to have positive and cheerful thoughts. Some people get too attached to the things they have even if these are dated and no longer useful. They have a problem throwing away the stuff they no longer need. Maybe they have sentimental reasons or maybe they think that they might need these things “someday”. Well, they won’t. Throw away or give away the things that you have outgrown of so that you have a place for new things you desire. Don’t become hoarders. Keep your house tidy and clean and you will feel a new positive energy all around you. You will think and feel better in an uncluttered environment. Let the things be for your comfort and enjoyment use them but not let them use you. When I say that you should keep your house clean I don’t mean that you should be at it all day. Here is a tip for all men and women who are in charge of house cleaning in their families. Everyday clean one room in your house thoroughly but do an efficient job, set two days aside for the kitchen. This plan is quite practical unless you live in a mansion in which case you can probably afford to hire a cleaning service.
If your house is not what you want it to be for example it is not big enough or doesn’t have the furniture you like, it is in your power to get whatever you want by using the law of abundance. If you are not familiar with it please read my article about the law of attraction. If you desire a better house form a clear mental image of what you want your house to look like. The trick is that you have to hold this mental picture while you are doing your household chores. Combine the vision with action and put all your energy into the task at hand. Take interest in your house and put life in your tasks. Don’t think that your house is not good enough for you and when you will get a better house you will take good care of it. Remember you will get more of what you really enjoy. Be grateful and you will receive more.
When you have a desire for a truly wealthy life then surround yourself with helpful influences. You must have a clean and peaceful home, good relationships, and good health. Be active, and start living instead of existing. Don’t avoid responsibilities and new opportunities will be knocking at your door in no time.
