What Do You Want?

What do you want out of life? What do you want out of this moment? If you can make a quick decision, then you already know what you want. If you have to think about it, then you don’t really know.
Chances are that you already know what you want, but you may not know how to get it. There has been much talk about the law of attraction, but that’s a concept which doesn’t work for some people.
Granted, it has worked for some people because they have already convinced themselves that it is going to work. If you can perceive it, you can achieve it.
The secret is - - there is no secret. In order to get what you want out of life, you have to be proactive. Take everything that you have learned so far and apply it to everything that you want.
By doing this, you are creating a mental picture of what you want and in the pursuit, you are seeking to find the physical match to your mental picture.
If that doesn’t work, then do your research. Spend ample time on finding out. Don’t say, “I’ve learned enough,” when you have just started. Your goal can be achieved. How much time are you willing to put into it?
You can always say what you don’t want in your life, but those are only words if you don’t take action. Even if it’s a small step, the action you take today will lead you further towards your goals.
You have to be a mighty multitasker, but not a mental multitasker. In other words, you have to do a lot, but not spend a lot of time just thinking about doing it. This task requires a steady mind, a steady hand and focus, focus, focus. Not hocus-pocus, but focus.
Once you are ready to rise above the clouds, you can begin to see where you should be - where you want to be - where you have to be.


27 comments:
Before you can evolve to be proactive, you first need to slow down and be still long enough to listen to yourself. Many people have no idea what they really want precisely because they never ask themselves the question or learn how to sense an inner voice.
I want the sets of bowls in the photo!
I want, I want, I want.
I can hear that young girl, "I want an Oompa Loompa now Daddy, now!" (paraphrased)
But I do...I want the balance of color and light and hope and expectation that I see within that photo. I want the opportunity of growth to reach out and bring such beautiful things within my world, things made from hands with hopes and dreams.
Thank you for sharing.
I love what you say here... Your originality of thought is always breath taking my sister.
As you say in your last paragraph "Once you are ready..."
Readiness is everything...
Its said in that quote by Anais Nin
"And the day came when the risk it took to stay tight within the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
Sending you my love this beautiful morning, Maithri
This is a genuine question, Alexys. What I want only to be happy? And what if I am happy right now?
focus is needed in making a decision... i too have trouble finding what i want. right now, i am in a situation where i have to decide whether i would enter the priesthood or not. and this is being said to us:
do not make decisions when you are emotionally charged, because chances are, i would make wrong decisions. if not wrong, maybe unowned and confused decisions.
it would take time to decide well on a vocation.
Liara,
We gets signs, inklings, feelings all the time, but if we don't listen, we will never evolve or be free from this mortal coil. And you're right, how can we know what we want if we don't inquire within.
S.E.,
Aren't they colorful? They are antique bowls in Hong Kong.
Veruca Salt (from Willie Wonka) would be proud of you for asking.
Seriously, we have to ask for what we want.
"I want the opportunity of growth to reach out and bring such beautiful things within my world, things made from hands with hopes and dreams."
From your lips to the universe's ears. Now watch how the universe responds.
Maithri,
Have you heard the expression, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear?"
Manifestation is the same. When we are ready for whatever it is to be in our world, we create a mental construct and create it.
I love Anais Nin and I am familiar with that quote. She was a very fractured Soul who knew the pain of love too well. She was even rumored to have had an affair with her father.
Bouncing love right back to you and making sure it stays with you.
Blessings my dear.
Ajeya,
Happiness is now. If you can ask the question, then you have the answer.
(((smiles)))
Aries,
Wow, the priesthood. That's a serious commitment. That's true that you shouldn't make decisions when you are emotional. It's like shopping when you are hungry; you'll take anything, mainly foods that are not good for you.
Deciding on what path to take does take time and you shouldn't make a quick decision. You have to weigh the pros and the cons in making such a decision.
I wish you all the best and I hope you make the right choice for your life.
Thanks for sharing your personal journey.
I love this idea of shopping when you're hungry... its so true what you say...
The same applies i think to engaging in too much conversation when you're very tired... liable to get annoyed, frustrated, hurt etc...
what a beautiful thought Alexys... dont shop when you're hungry ;)
Love to you, M
Maithri,
Always shop on a full stomach. The same hold true when choosing a mate.
I think we need those quiet moments to ourselves so we don't have to engage in conversation when we are exhausted.
Happy shopping my dear. :D
Hey Alexys,
Finally I got here!! :D Peace will enter my heart now...
Girl, I know what I want from my life...and I have known it for quite a while; perhaps that is why I do not get distracted much.
"Take everything that you have learned so far and apply it to everything that you want" - this is so me, I swear! I cannot explain it properly so, please, bear with me...people have the tendency to complain about past mistakes and bad choices, but what I do is to store all that I thought to be bad in a small box, in the back of my mind, and use it whenever I perceive that a repetition of events is on my way. And I guarantee that by dodging the same traps I get nearer to my goal (although I think that I would get there anyhow - I am that obstinate - but think about the time I would waste on falling for the same mistakes all over again)...
We spend a lifetime learning, and still it is never enough. I am willing to put a lot of time to achieve my goal; I am patient enough to take little steps yet effective ones.
"Focus, focus, focus" is my motto, girl!
"Not hocus-pocus, but focus" LOL LOL LOL LOL I hear you LOL....you kill me *nodding*...
This was a marvellous article, it is almost like a mantra!
Focus Cheers
Alexys, Ainais Nin is also known for her erotic journals, deep thinking and ability to provoke the rigid mindset of her era. Her documented journey is full of eye-opening experiences. I appreciate her views and like this quote:
"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom..."
I know what I want- I want to know how to enable java and cookies! :)
Loved the 'line focus, focus not hocus pocus'.
That's great Alexys.
Max,
"Peace will enter my heart now."
It is already there.
"...people have the tendency to complain about past mistakes and bad choices, but what I do is to store all that I thought to be bad in a small box, in the back of my mind, and use it whenever I perceive that a repetition of events is on my way. And I guarantee that by dodging the same traps I get nearer to my goal (although I think that I would get there anyhow - I am that obstinate - but think about the time I would waste on falling for the same mistakes all over again)."
That's a fabulous technique. I have also heard of the box technique for storing good things that you want to happen in your life. Write them on a piece of paper and store them away in a box. Put the box out of site and (supposedly) what you have written will come true. I think its already planted in the mind.
Taking small steps is an effective way to get to your goals. That and having the patience of a saint.
Focus Focus Focus Cheers
Liara,
No one touches my heart like Anais Nin. Her words resonates in my Soul. I sense such a fractured Soul underneath the profundity. I also appreciate her views and her masterful writing. I will be posting something of hers this weekend. Stop by.
Have a wonderful day. :D
Uber,
I thought you knew how to do everything. At least that's what the boys tell me. ;D
Just go to your browser's preferences and hit all of the tabs until you find cookies.
Remember to focus.
Hahaha Alexys!Boys talk too much, worse than girls.
Uber,
They ARE gossip queens.
Alexys,
"It is already there." - yes, it is...let me re-phrase: whenever I get to your blog, the peace within doubles :D!
"That's a fabulous technique." - thank you; it was my mom who taught me *bowing*!
"I have also heard of the box technique for storing good things that you want to happen in your life. Write them on a piece of paper and store them away in a box. Put the box out of site and (supposedly) what you have written will come true. I think its already planted in the mind." - I have heard of it too. And it works! It is like you said "it's planted in the mind" so people won't resist it so much, know what I mean? It is like when you go to a Tarot reader: she/he might be seeing well, but if for some reason your mind blocks the information she/he is giving then things won't happen...and then all the blame is put on the poor Tarologist lol *nodding*....
"Taking small steps is an effective way to get to your goals. That and having the patience of a saint." - Amen to that, sista! lol lol patience of a saint lol...indeed, indeed...
"Focus Focus Focus Cheers" - lol lol I loved this part of the article ;)...you have great sense of humour lol...
Small steps Cheers
Max,
"...whenever I get to your blog, the peace within doubles :D!"
Aw shucks. That's so sweet. (puppy face)
"...you have great sense of humour lol..."
So do you. :D
Have an awesome weekend like I know you will.
Laughing All The Way Cheers
Alexys,
Thank you :D!
LOL ok, we both have great sense of humour :)!
Thanks, girl...I hope you had the greatest weekend on earth!
Grinning Cheers
Max,
Just knowing you stayed out of trouble made my weekend awesome.
And we're off to another great week!
Start your engines!
Exciting Cheers.
Alexys,
"And we're off to another great week!" - Amen!
"Start your engines!" - Brrrmm, brrmmm, brrrmmm lol lol....
Thrilling Cheers
Joseph Campbell said follow your bliss. Trouble is to do so one must figure out what his or her bliss is!
Rossweisse,
I agree, in oreder to have bliss we have to know how to create it.
Thanks for stopping by.
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