Sabotaging Success

We must transcend ordinary thinking in order to resolve the problems created by ordinary thinking.  We believe that external factors will bring us happiness and fulfillment.  We think that the more intensely and frequently we yearn for these external factors, the more quickly they manifest.  We assume that we do not have to change ourselves, in order to attract desired external change.  We expect that happiness and fulfillment will be permanent upon the achievement of future goals.  When these beliefs are proven wrong time and time again, we pursue them even harder.  When confronted that we have these false beliefs, we deny it while our behavior confirms it.

True success is internal.  True success is right now.  True success is not dependent upon external factors.  True success changes into many forms.  True success is meeting outward circumstances with the healthiest, most positive response.  True success is recognizing that the point of life is learning and growth, not complacency, or stagnation.

Happiness and fulfillment exist within our higher consciousness.  Our soul shines light on perceived darkness, and shows us eternal abundance for perceived deprivation.  We must notice and value our own feeling of happiness whenever it arises.  We must become aware of places in our life where we feel fulfilled.  External factors that stimulate these feelings are reminding us of the treasure that is always within us.  There is no outward success to capture, which will insure our happiness and fulfillment.  When we practice experiencing the positive feelings that we associate with our desired goals, we enter higher consciousness.  When we take realistic actions that are in sync with these positive feelings, we enter higher consciousness.  This is where true success without sabotage exists.

Mary Cook is the author of “Grace Lost and Found: From Addictions and Compulsions to Satisfaction and Serenity“, available from Barnes & Noble bookstores, Amazon.com, etc.  She has 34 years of clinical practice and 29 years of university teaching experience.  She is a national speaker and has a private practice in San Pedro, CA.  Mary is available for telephone and office counseling, guided meditation, speaking engagements and in-service training.  Contact her at MaryCookMA@att.net and see her website for further information. WWW.MARYCOOKMA.COM