I am excited about the course. I am up to lesson 13. I need advise on how to handle a situation that I am trying to stay on course with the teachings of the book and course but there's so much negativity around me from family and co-workers and this has slowed me down and i just stopped for about a week. how do you stay focus and change this. I really believe in this thought.

Hi lifesuccess,

I've just spent a week with my family over christmas and it sure does affect me. So I know what you mean.

A couple of suggestions.

Firstly, plug into the SOGR network and use it to keep connected to the new energy.

Secondly, listen to the audios and read the book as often as possible, whenever you feel yourself dropping, even if it's for 5 minutes during a break at work. I've got the audios on my mp3 so I can listen to them anytime and anywhere. It really helps.

Thirdly, don't talk to anyone about what you're doing unless you feel that they will respond positively. There's no need to make life difficult for yourself and sharing your new direction with those who won't support you is just wasting energy that you could be using to move forward.

Fourthly, have fun with it, imagine how amazed people will be when your plans start to come to fruition, be incredulous with their lack of understanding (just quietly of course!).

Fifthly, watch how the people around you repeat negative patterns, speak out negative goals, etc and each time you notice this give thanks that you no longer live in that world. Pretend you are an anthropologist observing an old culture! This helps you to be unattached and not to take the ideas and beliefs of others seriously.

Whatever you do, do not try to explain, argue with or persuade others. Let them go their own way and you go your way. Moving with faith and persistence in the direction of your dreams is the most powerful method on the planet for helping and supporting others. Walk your talk, don't talk your walk.

As you start getting results you just won't even notice the negativity of others anymore, it won't touch you. But others will notice YOU, and it won't be your negativity that draws them to you!

lots of love,

Thanks for the reminder. Will have a good report next time.

Each of us is the captain of our own ship. No-one can think our thoughts for us. Take control in mind. The moment we encounter negativity in our environment, pay most attention to our thoughts, our 'self talk'. And if any not-so-good feelings arise, let it be a Big Bright Red Flag; wait a minute "Am I buying-in to the misguided/negative thoughts and beliefs of others?" Am i giving up my personal power or am I in control, in this moment?

Another thought, there may always be negativity in life, we're sure to find it if we look for it. Could there be positive without negative? I'm not sure...

From here, we can set ourselves up for empowerment, for when we do bump against negativity in life. When it shows up, and it will show up, Be sure to 'stand guard' in mind, resort to affirmations, and use the negativity to further strengthen and anchor our most truest, positive beliefs.

I wish ALL the Well upon all of You! and me too!