Hello,
I have read this post with interest. In the past I have always been one to share my ideas and desires and any small improvements in my life. I am now coming to a different conclusion. I have kept quiet about some small things that have happened that I feel are moving me toward my goals.

I read an interesting article by Bred Jensen
'The Secrets of the Universe' - a favourite article on SOGR. He successfully applies the principles. In the article he says that when things begin to change - don't get excited and distracted but stick with it. Also 'don't talk it away with others'. Let the energy conecnetrate and build.

I am following this advice now and have actually stopped myself talking to others about small changes that have started to happen.

Time will tell if it is good advice - but the guy has already successfully applied the principles Wally teaches.


Stephen007

I remember getting short listed for a job in the music video a few years ago. I got so excited that I rang everybody I know and told them that I 'almost' had the job, I just had to get the director's approval and it was mine! I didn't get it and since than have not spoken about jobs that I go for. It just feels safer to keep it to myself. Now my answer if someone askes me how I went at an interview is "I'll let you know if I get it."
To close friends who work in the same field I share with, but thats easy to share with them because they are like minded people.

'Guard your speech'!!

Shannon

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I think it's a good idea not to talk about your plans, dreams and CMIs. Of course, once the reality is there for everyone to see, shout it out to the world.

Hmm.. what do you think about this? .. side of the camp are you on and why?
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Barbara: My thoughts are based on my experiences I have learned to be more circumspect regarding voicing my success-
However I am a very gregarious and expressive
individual-so what I do is speak in general terms-"I am getting so much accomplished it feels great" then I actually visualize what is
being manifested in my life MY Clear Mental Image - Today was my son's birthday and we went out with his best buddy and his parents-They kept asking me how was I doing,since his son keeps telling them What A NICE home we now have and a Beast of a New incredible vehicle V8, 4WD
all the bells and whistles when jut 6 months ago this was not so. My answer was I am keeping busy and I am getting a lot of great results-very genral-however my physical results to them were pretty evident-In other words(for me)I speak in positive generalities and let the
results speak for themselves-it is self evident that I am doing well-so anymore than that it triggers the fears of my youth when our evident success brought about ill will from the neighbors-also it makes me uncomfortable to say anymore-My results are self evident and they speak for themselves. They ask me was I concerned about the real estate market being down in their realm of experience(they not knowing how fertile this market is and how incredible the opportunities are now for buying) I replied "It is a good thing that the market is what it is - it needed to be like this now" They agreed -I did not challenge their belief Neither did I buy into their fears!
This "Certain Way of Thinking is great" andallows me to be very courteous of others that are not at this stage yet! God is good.Blessings of Abundance to
all. MVickiP

Hello MVickiP,
that is a useful piece of practical advice on how to approach these things and that certainly seems to work for you.

I had come to a conclusion this was the right way to go - and this offers good advice on how to do that.

Thanks for your post which has helped me with this.

Stephen007

I don't share my goals with people when they are still in the dream state. I like to give them time to grow. Find the right time and people who want to help you with the CMI.
A mastermind group is a good place to share your goals.
Thanks,
Donald

Tony!
As Mr. Wattles writes, "Guard your speech ... share with like-minded people and don't think negative thoughts about yourself 'nor your plans".
This is a great forum to find support and be open - shed your doubts. Best Wishes on your journey.
More to all and less to none.

I tend not to share my CMI with anyone beside my immediate family (husband and children) and even then, not the specific details.

Rebecca, in her introduction to SOGR, says

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Focus constantly on your own personal vision and share that vision with other like-minded people who are doing the same.

I have not done that, because I do not feel comfortable sharing such personal visions with people I know well, let alone those I only know through this forum.
I find this a "challenging" medium to share my thoughts. Misunderstandings are common enough when communicating in person where one has the opportunity to confirm one's understanding. Misunderstandings are a lot more common when such opportunity is not available.

The words I use to express myself, do not necessarily have the same meaning to those who hear or read those words.

I know this off the subject a bit, but is one of the main reasons I do not share my dreams and visions - because most people, even if they are "like-minded" do not understand exactly what I mean.

It seems that the most significant reason for not sharing would be to not be exposed others' reactions/opinions that conflict with our CMI... to a large degree, it makes sense. It makes sense, also, to develop an inner conviction that is so strong that those opinions would not have any impact whatsoever. By welcoming the opinions of others, we tend to overcome the fear of "being contradicted." If what we stand for is purposeful enough, nothing could threaten it. Just my thoughts on the issue. Great room...

Some reasons for not "sharing" one's CMIs:

1. it dissipates the energy
2. 99.99% of the people in the world would not understand. why waste time and energy explaining to such people? they will never be convinced. And I am not interested in convincing anyone about anything.
3. when the "evidence" is there for everyone to see, explain to those who ask and who are sincere in seeking knowledge
4. how can you tell with certainty who is "like-minded"?

I prefer to keep things to myself and focus on my dreams.