How You Can Visualize Better & Better

Not everyone 'visualizes' ... at least not in the same way.

Generally there are 3 primary ways people process information: visually (visualization), auditorily (sound) and kinesthetically which is 'knowing'. The last is the most challenging because it's difficult for many people to trust themselves, their knowing ability.

This comes up often in Silva classes and we talk about methods for increasing our "creation sensing".

Most people focus their intention on being able to literally visualize. However it's great to practice enough that you understand how YOU perceive and process the world ... how you can use your personal processing methods to 'program' (another Silva term) your goals, your future.

In this video Burt Goldman gives good information and ways to improve your visualization ability. If you have questions, please EmailMe .

Enjoy!

7 Steps To Connect To Your Creative Spirit Using Music, Visualization and Meditation

by FinerMinds Team April 26, 2010

Editor’s Note: Back by popular demand, Paul Hoffman is here to share an amazing article about creative guidance for success. Using meditation, music, and visualization, anyone can discover the power of their creative spirit.


Paul is also giving away 2 free amazing audio tracks that combine growth and fun (and some dancing) together for joyful and effortless personal creation. You’ll love these tracks so much, I bet you’ll listen to them on loop. They’re totally FREE. Just download them here >>
…

Connect To Your Creative Spirit Through Music, Visualization and Meditation

By Paul Hoffman of Success Songs

The world is but a canvas to the imagination. — Henry David Thoreau

The great OM of life, that natural willingness for you to open your soul to what is seeking to be expressed comes from a committed consciousness that is developed by learning how to master your mind. It is in those moments of curious inflection that the call of your soul speaks loudest so that you hear the calling of your heart.

Each day you are on an adventure. The discoverer in you is seeking to cross the bridges of possibility so that the opportunity to live life from your higher purpose ignites a passion in you to step out of the shadows of uncertainty and into the light of flowness. Your Creative Flow!!!

So What Is Creativity?

Creativity is the messenger of imagination, the kindred spirit of inspiration, the guiding light of unlimited ideas and the energetic vibration that encourages you to flow and go.

There is an inherent presence in you, a dynamic uniqueness that is guided by an individuality that is awakened when you awaken to your Creative Spirit. Being in the flow of your creativity heightens your awareness so that Your Voice Of Action™ communicates in a way so you know all things are possible and you welcome the sense of surprise into your life.

The Power Of Autosuggestion

Your mind works in the ways you tell it to. You create your reality. The food of genius you put into it will harvest according to the mindset you operate from. When you are a witness to your inner dialogue you harness the power of your creative spirit. Therefore, it is important that you cultivate a process so you can listen to what you say to yourself.

Freeing himself of a drug and alcohol addiction, Paul Hoffman turned his life around because of his commitment to bringing himself back to the core of his being.

With the discovery of meditation, he was reconnected to the real source of his inspiration, which was his heart. He had rediscovered himself and re-ignited his passion for music.

He is now dedicated to helping others through meditation and music and works to shift people at a subconscious level, empowering and motivating the listener to wake-up to who they really are. He is also the co-author of the widely acclaimed Sonic Access Meditation program with Paul Scheele.

Napoleon Hill said: ”Your ability to use the principle of autosuggestion will depend, very largely, upon your capacity to concentrate upon a given desire until that desire becomes a burning obsession.”

So when you align your inner mind with the magic of your soul and the calling of your heart your outer desires will be created from the realm of your greatness!

7 Steps To Create Harmony With Your Creative Spirit

I recommend creating a daily ritual to help guide you through the constant egoic chatter of the day so that what you create comes from your Action Voice.™ This is a process I do each day and always before I am ready to make a strategic decision so I am in harmony with my creative spirit.

1.Quiet The Mind

2.Connect To Your Heart

3.Listen To Your Intuition

4.Free Your Imagination

5.Visualize Your Outcomes

6.Capture Your Inspirations

7.Communicate In Your Action Voice™

You see the way you communicate to yourself will create the energy that you act from. Living in your genius is a practice that is accompanied by a focused discipline to connect to your higher purpose. You must be available to your inner core of brilliance in order to cultivate that practice.

Your Heart’s Invitation To You

There is a transparency in you that invites you to fulfill the calling of your heart. It is present in every moment of your day as a timeless extension of your beingness always looking for ways to seek out and to express the picture of your soul.

As Michelangelo said “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” That is the same as giving yourself permission to live unencumbered by any thoughts of lack and limitation and to step into the true power that resides within you so you create magic in every moment.

Just remember all great ideas came from a thought that someone thought up. And not everyone thought some of those ideas were worth anything but as Albert Camus said: “All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning.” Courage is infectious and creativity is contagious.

Connect To Your Creative Spirit Through Music, Meditation, & Visualization

There are many ways to connect to your Creative Spirit. Some of us experience the awakening of the Creative Spirit through intuitive journeys while others connect to it through the use of other creative pathways such as Music, Meditation and Visualization.

Music stirs the soul. Meditation quiets the mind freeing the heart to seek and express the passion within and Visualization allows you to see the end in mind so that you can create a plan to manifest your desires.

Music, Meditation and Visualization will open your success chakras, connect you to your passion, awaken your sense of purpose, strengthen your mind and offer you a pristine view of your soul. The greatest minds in the world used these disciplines to enhance their creativity.

Focused Intention

One of the pre-requisites to tapping into your creativity is to have a practice of focused intention. Mark Twain said “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” Being certain of mind creates clarity and releases any barriers to your success.

Music frees the mind. How many times have you been stuck in a particular place in your thinking and when you put on a piece of music you all of a sudden seemed to think in ways that resulted in a renewed sense of enthusiasm. You begin to look for new ways to solve challenges.

Listening to a piece of music that stirs the imagination evokes an emotion of expansiveness, encourages the taking of positive actions and ignites feelings of joy. It will ready you for the most complex tasks you may have thought were impossible, creating a direct path to unleashing your creativity.

Music also evokes positive feelings in an instant giving you an emotional shift in consciousness. It is almost as if an internal switch is flipped and you all of a sudden feel a heightened sense of awareness for what you are doing.
As Plato said “Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue.” Music opens the door to an infinite view of creativity that speaks passionately to the calling of your heart.

Meditation produces a state of calm that will ready you for a renewed sense of inspiration. Meditation invites your imagination to open your mind in ways that produce insights of opportunities and beliefs of possibility. Many great thinkers used meditation to produce extraordinary results.

Having a daily meditation practice readies you for your day. Knowing that the mind processes so much information having a practice to filter out the bits that distract you will keep you focused. When you master your mind you create a flow of thought that will be in alignment with your vision in the moment. Meditation helps you do that.

As John Maynard Keynes said: “The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” Meditation releases any difficulty of thought and ushers in a landscape of what is truly possible for you to create.

And finally learn to Visualize your outcomes. How you view your day, what mental picture you hold for it determines the outcomes you will create. The greatest inventions and discoveries were made by those who had a mental picture of what they wanted to do and then thought big and bold and took action. They welcomed being surprised.

Your mind is alive and always in search of the ideas that will bring into reality the results you are seeking. As you look out over the landscape of your day you begin to see an oasis of opportunity. The more vivid the picture, the more powerful the urge to make it your reality and the more you will listen to the rhythm of your soul.

Holding a clear vision brings into focus the seeds of creativity that are in the garden of your mind. You then begin to operate from a big thinking mentality and an abundant point of view. You see the unseen!

Einstein said: The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom the emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause and stand wrapped in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.”

However your creativity shows up, know that you have the power to step into the magic of your life by bridging the awesomeness of your essence with the spirit of your authenticity.

You Are Already Being Guided To Fulfillment

All around you an energetic vibration of prosperity guides you towards the fulfillment of your dreams. Savor the abundance of your imagination and the unlimited creative spirit within you. One of my mantras is: “If what you dream wasn’t already inside of you how could you even dream it.” Think about that. You have it all right where you are. Right NOW!

Some of you may ask, am I creative? Some of you even proclaim to yourself that you are not creative. You may even fear the creativity in you. Your creativity is always present and always available to you. Remember everything you do is based on a creative expression that you think up. It is an idea in your mind, a blossoming of your spirit.

The creative spirit within you connects you to your greatness and your potential to spread your awesomeness in all you do. Creativity is the fuel that sparks your imagination. It is the wave of discovery that opens you up to stepping into the light of your genius. It is the all-knowing power that sets you apart from mediocrity. It is the calling card of your individuality.

Do not be held back by limiting beliefs. Free your mind so your soul opens up to the magnificence of each moment. Connect to the unlimited power in you to have it all. Einstein said “If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it. “

There is a vast reservoir of creativity within you. Listen to it so that you begin to create your life the way you want it to look like. Your thoughts are dripping with possibility. Follow your glow of brilliance. And begin to see that where you are has always been where you wanted to be.

A large part of my life has manifested through meditation, music, and visualization. That’s why I’m so excited to share with you two amazing audio tracks that takes these three mediums to give you the inspiration, boost, and creativity to turn your intentions into reality.

I love FinerMinds so I’m giving them to you for FREE. Just click here to download them

Download Your 2 Free Audio Tracks From Paul Hoffman To Enhance Creativity And Success Here

How to Realize Your Goals

We all have goals whether we admit them to ourselves or anyone else, or not.. The question is, what are you doing about them? Have you written them down? Do you look at them often? Do you talk about them? Do you take action to achieve them?

Setting specific measurable goals is the way to go!

In Jack Canfield’s book "How to Get From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be" there's a funny / not funny comic: a drawing of a man lying in the road and under it is written, “Encumbered by a low self-image, Bob takes a job as a speed bump.”

Is this you...with a low self-image? If so, you’re probably not putting much effort into setting goals because you probably believe you can't have them. You may have a case of speed-bump-itis!

NOTICE:  It’s time to make a commitment with and to yourself. Most every successful person has set specific goals and then taken action - one step at a time - to achieve them. If they can do it, so can you.

1. Have a Goal Journal

Expensive or inexpensive, pretty or just aplain pad of paper, the important thing is that it's dedicated to only one thing: your goals.

2. Create your 'bucket list'

Write at least five, must-do-before-I-die goals, one per page.

3. Take the plunge

Be daring! Be bold! Write down what you really want to be, do and have for your life.

4. Be Specific

Goals are specific. “I want a good car” isn’t a goal. “I will have (a specific make/model) by XYZ date,” is. The more specific you are, the more clearly you program for success.

5. Say them!

Repeat your goals out loud to yourself three times a day, every day.

6. Find a 'buddy'

Find someone you trust to share your goals - an accountability partner. When you actually share your goals with someone else, you make a deeper level of commitment.

7. Take Action

For each goal, write down 5 or more, small, action-steps to take each week reach your goals.



Can You Turn One Red Paper Clip Into a House? YES

Can you turn a paper clip into a house?
Yes, this is a 'trick question' similar to: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!

Take a few minutes to watch this video and you'll see that this young man did exactly turn a paper clip into a house...not by 'magic' but my desire, intention, focus, belief and expectancy. Let's don't forget action too!

I'd love to have a conversation with you about HOW his situation mirrors using Silva techniques and follow through.

What are you going to manifest in 2011?

How To Stay Healthy And Energized Throughout The Day

Some people wonder how they'll incorporate Silva into daily living. In this video Laura Silva gives us a glimpse of her life and how she uses what her father taught her...what we today call The Silva Method (Silva Life System and Silva Intuition Training).

"How do you usually start your day? What's your routine like, and does it work for you?


Many people find it difficult to believe that I would run a marathon every three weeks. Add this on top of running Silva International and being a loving wife and mother, its no secret that I need to have an endless supply of energy.


For me, it is important to stick to a certain routine to maintain my health, and to always have energy to be able to give more.


I thought I would share how my day looks like. I hope you will enjoy the video and maybe it will help you in some ways too." Laura Silva, from the SilvaLifeSystem blog

Maybe you'll get some ideas like I did. Enjoy! A Day in the Life of Laura Silva

Is The Right Side Of Your Brain Taking Over?

The New Era Of Creativity

by Editorial Team (MindValley)

Published in: Creativity

Editor’s note: Do you consider yourself a creative person? Have your found being creative a help or a hassle in your personal, professional or financial life? Check out what author Laura Silva has to say about the positive future for creatives.

Are The Right Brains Taking Over? The New Era Of Creativity

Peek into any history book and you can see the progression of society. From the stone age to the agriculture age, then with the invention of machines came the industrial revolution. As recently as the early 90’s with the birth of the internet, we entered the stage we have come to know now — the information age.

But some are saying that a new era is dawning upon us. In Daniel Pink’s book “A Whole New Mind — Why Right Brainers Will Rule The Future” — Pink suggests we are moving into a Conceptual Age — characterized by creators and empathizers. According to him “Artists, inventors, designers, storytellers, caregivers, counselors, big-picture thinkers – will now reap society’s richest rewards and share its greatest joys.”

The Conceptual Age

Pink goes on to state that, like in the industrial revolution whern many human jobs were replaced by machines, these days any job that requires logical, analytical left brain thinking is now being replaced by a computer program. Many new professions are changing to right brain professions — and if you’re not creative it could be harder for you keep a job in this new era. The new job market no longer belongs to knowledge workers, but the creative — those who can take the abundance of information and knowledge and create something with intrinsic value. As he puts it

“A funny thing happened while we were pressing our noses to the grindstone: The world changed. The future no longer belongs to people who can reason with computer-like logic, speed, and precision. It belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind. Today — amid the uncertainties of an economy that has gone from boom to bust to blah — there’s a metaphor that explains what’s going on. And it’s right inside our heads.”

Not only “right inside our heads”, but the right hemisphere of our brain — the side responsible for creativity.

For more on the conceptual age, check out Dan’s great article “Revenge Of The Right Brain”.

The Value Of Creativity In The Workplace

This can be exemplified if you take a peak at FastCompany’s top 100 creative people in business in 2010. The top 10 not surprisingly contains a international pop star, film maker and TV producer — but the other 7? Shockingly the top ten rounds out with a Harvard law professor, the CEO of Safeway and top executives from Apple, Nike, Microsoft and Nissan. Proving that the perceived value of creativity has spread to sectors not previously thought of as “creative”.
Improved creativity is not only limited to the job spectrum. Expressing your creativity leads to a more energetic and greater quality of life. This is because when we create things and make things we are expressing ourselves in our truest form.

Creativity Adds Value To Your Life

You can improve your relationships with loved ones through a little creative thinking. Ever find yourself in a rut? Or maybe going through the same arguments over and over again? Simply by flexing your creative muscles you can approach old problems with a fresh outlook. Maybe even surprise your loved ones with a unique surprise that expresses your true feelings and appreciation for them? You can also attract new, exciting people into your life through a little creative efforts.

The definition of creativity is “whereby something new is created that has some kind of value.” The truth is the more creativity you deploy, the more things you CREATE and the more you HAVE! You can create more love, happiness, joy, health or time in your life.

Discovering Your True Self

When you express yourself you journey down the path of self discovery and authenticity. When we create something, we take it from the essence of what we truly believe, feel and think. Creativity is also a spiritual expression, so naturally people who often express themselves creatively feel more self-confident and connected to a higher source.

So maybe creativity isn’t just for art class anymore?

Left Brain, Right Brain or Switch Hitter? Take The Test

by Laura Silva in Enhancing Creativity


Ever wondered if you right brained or left brained? If you want to know, just take the test below.

TakeTheTest
Just look at the spinning girl, if she is spinning clockwise, you are more partial to right brain functioning. Whereas if she is spinning counterclockwise, your a left brain operator.

Left Brain Characteristics

Left brained people are characterized by sequential, logical and analytical. They can easily see the path from a to b. Left brainers also communicate directly, via speech or writing and respond very well to verbal directions. They also can focus very easily and pay attention to details.

As learners, left brains tend to understand through lectures, discussion and rationalization. Typcial left brain professions are accountants, lawyers and careers in the area of science.

Right Brain Characteristics

Right brained people are very creative and intuitive. They spend alot of time imagining and dreaming, which helps them create many ideas. Right brainers tend to follow their intuition and be very spontaneous.

People strong in right brain activity tend to shine in careers as artists, entrepreneurs, craftsmen and sales. Right brained people tend to understand new information by stories, diagrams, allegories and metaphors. When communicating, right brained people tend to communicate indirectly by gestures, voice tone. As in its not what they say, but HOW they say it.

Switch Hitters

While there is a good chance you already knew which way you tend to lean, creative or analytical. But here's the real question - can you change the way you see the girl spin? On command?

In baseball, some of the most valuable players are "Switch Hitters", as in they can hit the ball with their right hand or left hand, depending on the pitcher or where they need to hit the ball.

If you are one of the lucky few who knows how to control which hemisphere of the brain to use for specific tasks, consider yourself a switch hitter. People with this skill know that when they need to focus and rationalize, they need to operate from their left brain space, then can switch into a creative state of mind when needed.

The truth is, we all tend to lean towards one dominate side, but we CAN train ourselves to be switch hitters. For more on how to develop creativity check out this Finer Minds blog post.

So I'm just wondering about our Silva community:

Are you left dominated or right? Did the results of the test above surprise you?

Can you 'switch hit'?