ALBANY SCIENCE OF MIND CENTER

Ever since I was a child, I asked myself many questions. Why is it Earth people

cannot figure out how to live harmoniously with nature? Other Earth beings seemed

to do it quite well. Why do babies from all walks of life get along just fine in the

romper room but then some grow up and want to harm others who do not look or

talk like them? What is up there in the Milky Way? Why are beings from beyond

Earth called aliens? What is wrong with multi-dimensional thinking? These were the

thoughts running through my head in my early years.

People seemed to think I was timid, shy, and very quiet when in the company of

strangers. Living with a family of extroverts, their conversations would ramble on

around me and when I gave no verbal contribution, they would say, “Oh she’s just

the introverted one.” What no one realized was that I was not shy or introverted, I

was simply disinterested. To be honest, I found the tittering (“twittering”) participants of polite society to be a waste of my time and my energy. And despite the taunts from siblings and concern from parents – my mother even purchased toys for me to share with others from school to make me more sociable – I did not feel any internal pressure to conform. I thought everyone was the same but as the years went by, I began to realize I was just different from others.

My definition of the self-confident individual is someone who views the self not as

the body or the mind but as the spiritual essence which guides one through the human experience. Like a trusted confidante, this spiritual essence whispers that guidance through the intangible intuition. In every situation it steers the individual along the best path for their growth and evolution. Therefore, a self-confident person generally looks within first for answers before looking to others for guidance. This way of thinking incorporates the influences of the conscious experience, the historical track of the subconscious always running in the background, and the intuitive impulses.

If one is taught to view the self as just the mind (subconscious/historical track) and

the body (conscious/tangible influences), this is where it becomes problematic for

most people. The intangible intuitive whisper is drowned out by the chaotic state of

the mind or affected parts of the body; when life presents them with a challenge, the

initial response is to check in with their definition of self (mind/body) for answers.

And if it is something the person has never experienced before, the next avenue for

guidance becomes an external source.

Many advocate meditation as a practice to promote a happier, healthier state of being and lots of people say it can be very helpful; a popular methodology is sitting still and focusing only on breathing, but if you think about it, the reason why this works is the individual is taking the focus off the conscious and the subconscious in order to be able to hear the intuition. Unfortunately, the practice is segmented to specific times of the day for tiny periods of time so the results are limited during a 24-hour time span. While an ongoing regular meditation practice in this way can be helpful, the greatest benefit is derived from making it an autonomic response by going within first before anything else, every single time.

So why not set the intention today, and every day, to always look within first and try

to hear that intuitive whisper before seeking external advice; this is what comes

naturally to a self-confident person. 

Anyone can do it!

There are many variations on the answer to the question, “Who am I?” People tend to associate it with the physical world (the mundane), i.e., I am an actor, a parent, a dancer, research analyst, etc.; you name it, the answers are endless. But upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that these are just roles we are taught to play in society, like different hats to wear and for some, there are many, many hats.  

Looking at just the physical body one may also observe that it too can take many forms. The human being starts out as a tiny infant and evolves into a much taller version, with changes in the physical form on the journey to adulthood. However, the mind can imagine things in order to reshape the persona projected to the world at large. This is accomplished by adopting the desired characteristics and/or public projections of others in society such as clothing styles, affected speech patterns, even physical attributes. There are surgeries available these days to make people taller or shorter and with all the technological advances in society today, no goal appears to be out of reach. 

Since the dawn of time, this question has baffled many a philosophical, historical, or other expert. And this is when the seeker of this truth turns to the realm of mysticism for answers because the known reality of the third dimension offers no solution. In my opinion, the truth of ‘I AM’ can only be defined through the combined expression of mind (thought), body (the five senses) and some intangible thing, often called the ‘sixth’ sense. A sense of knowing which feels as if it comes from another space and time, but which exists in parallel with we think is our current reality. 

To put it another way, think about a lesson you learned. Perhaps it was a golf lesson, or a math lesson, maybe even a swimming or cooking lesson. You went through the physical and mental motions and now you have the knowledge so the next time you go to play golf or cook a meal, you know what is going to happen. The difference with the sense of knowing is that you did not actually go through the motions of an experience in the current reality, but if you pay attention to the incoming messages, you know what to do. 

Most of our fears come from not knowing what to expect in any given situation; we do not have the knowledge ahead of time to provide us with the self-assurance to move forward with confidence. What if the mechanism of “I AM” is using all the tools combined – mind (imagination), body (five senses), and other dimension knowledge (sixth sense) – so that moving through life does not have to be a daunting prospect no matter the challenges we face? 

This is the truth of my ‘I AM’. 

After years of enjoying things going exactly as I had planned, the Universe decided

to teach me a life lesson in the art of manifesting. Until this particular incident, I

had never explored the reason/s why I always seemed to get what I wanted. Others

commented frequently about my good fortune and many told me I was their lucky

charm because when they were around me, good fortune smiled on them as well.

Have you ever known anyone like that?

The thing is, when something comes naturally, one often does not question it or

delve too deeply into the source of it, one often just accepts that this is the way it is

and keeps expecting it to remain the same; at least that is the way it was for me. I

mean, who tries to refuse good things coming their way as if by magic? Well, one

year I had decided to take a break from the daily grind and head to Caribbean

shores for some rest and relaxation. I had not seen some family members in a while

and since they lived on one of the islands, I figured a visit could not hurt, so I

packed my bags and off I went.

I was enjoying the change of pace immensely, but while on the island my father’s

health took a downturn. He did recover so that was not the message of this story. It

was the fact that I had only intended a 6-month visit and instead it became a 15-

month ordeal. With very little money left after a year I was still fortunate to be

offer house-sitting jobs by ex-patriots who had vacation homes on the island. So, in

return for room and board, I watched their homes. Here is the thing…for me, island

living is meant for vacations, not full-time residency. And after 15 months I was

extremely bored and wanted badly to return to the mainland. Problem was, I had

no money for airfare.

One night, sitting on a beach beneath dark skies illuminated by the breath-taking

formation of the Milky Way, in what many would call paradise, my thoughts

became very agitated. How could I have let this happen? How much longer was I

going to be stuck here? Suddenly, in a fit of annoyance, I shouted out to the empty

beach, “Three months from now I am going to be back on the mainland, six

months from now I am going to be modeling, and nine months from now, I am

going to be going to school at Harvard University!” I had no idea where that all

came from. I just opened my mouth and out it flowed.

As I sat there pondering what I had just uttered and imagining what that would

look like, I felt as if I was in a trance state. My heart raced in unison with the

thoughts flashing through my mind. In the depths of my soul, I could feel the

anticipation of being back home hanging out with my friends, being offered the

modeling job, and I envisaged myself in the university classroom taking notes as

the professor rambled on during the lecture. My emotions were running high with

the level of frustration and I just knew it was going to happen somehow. I took a

stroll along the beach after that, and my energy fully spent, I went home and fell

asleep almost as soon as my head hit the pillow.

Two months later, I got a surprise in the mail. It was a letter from my former

employer accompanied by a check for just over $5,000. The company had been

trying to track me down for almost nine months. Apparently, it had been sold and

the check was the payout for some shares I held while working there. Suddenly, I

realized I had money for airfare and living expenses for about three months! I

immediately booked my flights and three months to that night on the beach I was

back home. What happened next was nothing short of a miracle.

Six months to the day after I made that decision on the beach, a lady stopped me

on the street and offered me a modeling assignment. I am sure you can guess what

happened next…yes, nine months to the day from that night on the beach I was

hired by the university and given the opportunity to obtain a degree completely

tuition free. So, what was the lesson? Well, I did get home but I had some difficulty

with my documents at the airport and almost did not make it onto the flight which

meant I would have forfeited the money. Also, when I returned, I was rooming

once more with my best friend, but I got chicken pox and this caused problems in

her life because her fiancé never had it either which meant he could not visit her

for a month until I recovered; I was even hospitalized since my case was extremely

severe.

The modeling assignment…there was a deposit required for headshots and other

materials but when I saw the regimented lifestyle and the fact that they wanted me

to lose 15 pounds even though I was never told I would have to go on a strict diet, I

changed my mind. I had not started yet but they would not give me back my

deposit. Fortunately, I was on a temp assignment for an attorney (good fortune

again) who said all the right things and magically my deposit was returned to me

and the contract dissolved.

Now to the last one – working at such a prestigious institution and getting a degree

basically for free. I discovered after the fact that the administrative job I accepted

had a research lab element to it that did not align with my personal value system.

Once I learned this fact it did not take me very long to tender my resignation and

look for something more suitable for me. Family and friends alike told me I was

crazy to turn down the opportunity but I walked away with no regrets whatsoever.

The real life lessons? Manifesting works extremely well if one is using a

combination of imagination, emotion, and unwavering faith, but never try to

manifest something when one is in a negative emotional state; the end result/s will

be fraught with twists and turns and most likely a negative outcome in the long

run. I say this because as an eternal optimist I recognize now that any natural or

automatic manifesting I had done, occurred while in my normal state of positivity;

hence the good fortune and positive outcomes overall. That one time I was clearly

frustrated and it muddied the waters so to speak.

So, like Pollyanna I say, put a smile on your face, a glad song in your heart and go

ahead…imagine a beautiful life for you and yours. 

Happy manifesting!