February 10th, 2012 by rob white
I have learned that before I can defeat that which is defeating me, out there in the world, I must defeat that which is defeating my naturally curious and ambitious mind.
Whenever I find myself procrastinating, I ask myself the following healthy question: “What idea of lack is holding me back?” I call moments of procrastination: lack-attacks.
I have learned over the years that lack-attacks are what defeat the mind; these thoughts of inadequacy and feelings of lack are the primary enemies of one’s incredibly creative nature. Thoughts of not being smart enough, or not having what it takes to succeed, cause lack-attacks, which are cruel and abusive to the mind.
Seeing lack-attacks as cruel and abusive, can motivate you to put an end to the matter right now. Are you ‘lack-attack free’ in all domains of living (mentally, emotionally, physically, socially, financially, family?) Do you ever think, “I’m not smart enough” or “I’m not pretty enough” or “I not wealthy enough” or … ad infinitum. Those thoughts, right there, bring on lack-attacks.
The only reason the mind urges us to do the wrong thing is because it cannot see the right thing to do. And it cannot see the right thing to do when cruel and abusive lack-attacks block its view. By following right rules, I always act rightly when confronted with cruel and abusive thoughts of failure and lack.
Here are two great ‘right rules’:
Rule # 1: Do not struggle to win a victory over losing thoughts, but do look directly at them – and ‘Deny the Lies‘.
There is a part of you that is displeased with lack-attacks. This part of you does not want these self-limiting opinions to have power over your choices and decisions.
Student: What should I do?
Teacher: Call upon this part of you to let these self-limiting opinions know how wrong they really are about you.
Within a corner of you mind, there is always the means to question any negative opinion that you hold of yourself. You need only use this curious and ambitious part of your mind to investigate further into what you say to yourself that discourages you.
I ask myself, “Do I really want to believe this discouraging self-opinion, or am I willing to replace it with something new.” You will be amazed at how easily you can stop a negative thought-pattern when you become fully awake to it. A great way to awaken to such patterns is to ask questions that put you in command of your mind, not the pattern.
Rule # 2: Ask empowering questions when feeling affected by any thought-habit that hurls sticks and stones at you. Empowering questions place you on a mountaintop – out of range of lack-attacks.
Here is an empowering question that I ask to interrupt any thought-pattern that brings on a lack-attack when I am trying something new: “Do you think I find pleasure in listening to you?” Then I say, “well, I don’t, so you’ll have to talk to yourself.” Simply separating myself from the thought-pattern in this way creates mental space for me to see things differently.
There is a ‘special kind of dissatisfaction’ that leads to true success in any endeavor in life. You must be dissatisfied with thought-habits that put you down. This is the inspirational dissatisfaction – it lifts you up!
Your means to defeat the mind’s enemies is a firm and unwavering decision. Decide right now, “I will no longer allow my mind to be vandalized by cruel thoughts.” Say it again, out loud, “I will longer allow my mind to be vandalized by cruel thoughts.” One more time: “I will longer allow my mind to be vandalized by cruel thoughts.” Do you like this idea? Then use this idea.
Where have you experienced lack attacks?
How have you overcome them?
Thank you for your feedback, Rob
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Ohhh. I just hate HATE those lack attacks. I get them alll the time. When I think about how far I have to go to reach my goal of making $100,000 a year I can just get paralyzed by doubt. BUT at other times I get soooo excited I feel like it’s right around the corner! What the heck is up with that?! It’s like it’s one extreme or the other LOL! I don’t really know how to completely get over my lack attacks. They seem to come and go. I like this idea: “I will no longer allow my mind to be vandalized by cruel thoughts.” I’ll have to work on that. Sometimes when I feel really out of it I actually will do something stupid and get some Ice Cream or something!
I suppose it’s not the worst thing in the world, but I would rather just get rid of the feeling of “Lack” completely. This is good. I’ve never had a strategy for lack attacks other than just hoping it will go away. I like to know I can be proactive about it now. THX!
Hi kara. the 60,000 No’s that we hear between age two and six can do a number on us, can’t they. ‘Lack Attacks’ are one of the numbers they play on us. Self-correction corrects patterns of thought that stop us from living the enriching life we dream of experiencing. It’s a great start. you’ve started. blessings
Hi Kara, Your post touched me and I wanted to share an idea that works for me. Maybe it can help you too. When I learned about the effect of the 60,000 no’s I wanted to actively counter it. I learned that yes is much more powerful than no and developed a trick of saying yes 60 times to counter the no’s. I would tick them off on my fingers as I was driving or after a disturbing phone call, whenever my chosen attitude was being threatened. It was a proactive way for me to take command of my attitude and keep it in the direction I wanted. I haven’t done my yes’s for a while…and I am doing them today. I don’t know if this will help you or if it even makes sense..but sharing the idea with you has helped me today…so thanks for that.
Oh man Rob!
This was definitely all mine.
I’m not saying it was written for me, but I certainly took at it as being so. Simply because over the last several weeks, I’ve gotten a lot done, but not necessarily what I’ve needed to get done. My lack-attacks have been working overtime, let me tell you. I literally had to fight with my mind and tell it that we’ve got stuff to do. And still some things went lacking and went undone. I’m certainly not crying over spilled milk here, I am grateful actually that they didn’t get done. I would not have appreciated the lesson or probably grasped it as I have now. Furthermore, I know now what to do when lack-attacks show up. I’ve had many victories with my lack-attacks, but just as many defeats with them as well. I try not to dwell on the defeats though, but choose to look at them as I’ll do better the next go around. With this post, I feel better equipped for the next time lack-attacks show up. I presume that from now on there will be a lot more victories than there will be defeats. 
Thanks Rob for the sharpening!!
Hi Deeone. I will think about how I can work with you. we will speak on the telephone. This response is in response to your email. Now, back to this post. Indeed, ‘Lack Attacks’ are a big enemy of the mind. That hits home for all of us. Vow never again to please those thoughts that bring on ‘Lack Attacks’ by vowing to yourself that you will interrupt them with something light and easy. Don’t get heavy about ‘lack Attacks’ – they feed on that! You know I like your style. Blessings
Hello Rob,
I’ve been recently introduced to a radio station called NSTRP (Negative Self Talk Radio Program), which is a loop of negative thoughts about my very self, produced by my very self. The inner-radio station has always been with me but I was so caught up in Positive Mental Thinking that I couldn’t tune in. As a result, the negative inner-radio was able to runamuk on me, without me having any power to defeat it. I couldn’t defeat what I didn’t accept as real.
You’ve taught me that ignoring truth –it is the truth that I’m human and have negative talk that does its number on me. But it’s not the truth that I am inferior, not good enough, not smart enough, not equipped to win–as my negative inner-radio suggests. When I ignore the reality that I’m making these very claims within my mind, it becomes my truth.
My power has been acceptance to the reality that this does happen in EVERY domain of my life. And it happens much more than I’d like. I don’t ignore it anymore, I listen in (but I don’t buy in)…I remind myself what I enjoy in life and why I’m on a winning drive. What my answers produce is artillery against the poor ideas my mind likes to come up with to hold me back.
I’ve found that the more confident I am, about what I’m up to, the louder the radio plays: more lack-attacks. I feel as if I’m being tested (testing myself) to see if I really want what I say I want, or if I’m really serious about what I say I’m serious about. When I allow the negative radio to consume me, bog me down and I buy in–in hindsight, I wasn’t confident nor did I really believe in myself in the first place for a particular area in my life.
It’s an amazing feeling to win victories against the negative self-talk–for it’s my biggest enemy. No human has such power and control over me, then me. And no human has such power and control over my victories than me. It took me from being “only a student” to a student/practitioner: implementing the lessons I’ve learned and taking action, and not just harboring information and not doing anything with it.
Let me not speak as if I’m cured and found the some way to perfectly dodge this reality on my own, as if I’m “past this” in my life. The negative self talk wins in my life. It wins less, but it still wins too often. I want that to change. I feel like I’m better equipped after reading this, to make it change.
What a valuable lessons this was. While many times I ask myself in confidence: “how in the world do I get past these thoughts”, I feel so empowered to have two “right rules” to follow. I honestly feel like this is the type of truth that truly sets us free. I thank you for it.
Thank you Rob!
If anyone can do it, you can, Jk. Negative Talk Radio might always be on the air, but you can always pop in a positive CD, my friend. You want to change that channel? You *will* change that channel.
“Break from vagabond thoughts that lead into the dark alleys where troublesome individuals lurch.” Rob said that to you months ago and I had to give pause mid-read to write it down and pin it to my cubicle wall.
My mind will not be vandalized. I will break from vagabond thoughts. Nothing can stop me.
Hi Brian. “Break from vagabond thoughts that lead into the dark alleys where troublesome individuals lurch.” When i read this, I thought, “WOW, that’s pretty darn good.” And then you informed me that it came from me. Thank you for pointing that out, Brian. You pay attention, don’t you? well, I also pay attention to you. You (and the likes of you), show the signs of a dawning new life for humanity. Blessings
Hi Jk. Indeed, our inward self-talk can make us or break us. When the Counterfeit-Self is the talk show host of our inward self-talk radio show – begin to suspect that a lack Attack is on its way. You have caught on that your logic is not right when you listen to negative talk-radio. It is so obvious that you re headed in the right direction by refusing to listen to what is wrong for you. I’m looking forward to you guest hosting on web radio again – is it time to start that up again? Blessings
I think we all suffer from Lack Attacks as we journey onward. I try to catch them quickly and then turn them around. We are not our brains and we can stop and reframe our thinking any time.
I think so far most of my professional listening services have offered folks a fresh opportunity to hear themselves think and change those thought…
At the very minimum one needs to write those thoughts down and see them – put another sense on the the job….those thoughts are just chemically driven…and they need the heart to get involved
Why is it so hard to be KIND to ourselves…? But then my new business WISE EARS is hoping to make a living wage by helping folks with just this issue
Reframing the thought and learning how to do it quickly…give up the addiction
Hi Patricia. I like your WISE EARS project. It is difficult to be KIND to ourselves after hearing 60,000 NO’s from age two to six. By then, we don’t believe we deserve kindness, do we. you are letting folks know that they do deserve kindness. Begin to suspect that you are up to making a huge difference in these trying times. Blessings
Rob,
I defeat the enemy of my soul, when he whispers to me “you are not enough,” by relying on one simple, powerful truth: God made me therefore I will always be enough- no matter what the enemy whispers.
Alex
Hi Alex. i love your declaration: ‘YOU ARE ENOUGH.” Everyone has a great chance at winning in life when they stop feeling as though they don’t.
Student: “I am bothered by so many things.”
Teacher; “You are bothered by only one thing – a misunderstanding mind. Teach it are you re enough and you will be bothered by very few things.”
Blessings
Ohh “lack attacks”… I love that! I would guess nobody is immune from feeling those every now and then. What works for me is good old fashioned positive mental affirmations. I have a ‘go to mantra’ that I start repeating when I’m stuck. I wont’ share it publicly because it’s a little too cheesy, but it works for me!
Usually it is enough to get me to start appreciating all the wonderful things I have in my life. I find that if start appreciating the small things, I can appreciate the bigger things. Just seeing the miracle of a sunny day makes me appreciate my family, which makes me appreciate my health and so on… then all of a sudden I feel like I can take on whatever challenge has been hanging me up. I think we all need to learn how to trust in our ability to handle whatever life throws at us and appreciate what we have. The greatest miracle is to be alive, anything else is icing on the cake (or a cherry on top of the sundae 
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Hi Carol Anne. “I find that if start appreciating the small things, I can appreciate the bigger things” … This is a great statement that you make here. When we appreciate the small things about ourselves (like, I have all four fingers and a healthy thumb on my right hand), I can begin to appreciate bigger things (like, I have opposable thumbs and am quite extraordinarily made!). now there’s no stopping us from going higher and higher … and conquering lack Attacks. Thank you, Carol Anne.
Rob,
Thanks for the inspiration! I have wored through lack-attacks by developing a bigger vision for my life. I allow myself to think big and don’t hold back! If I fall short it will at least be short of greatness. I also have learned to ask more empowering questions and to stay away from victimizing “why” questions.
Hi Joe. YES, victimizing ‘WHY?’ questions are the hand grenades that Lack Attacks use against us. Nice catch. How do we defeat Lack Attacks. Stop lobbing hand grenades into your own field of consciousness. Thank you
Hi Rob,
We are often our own worst enemy. When we lack inner harmony due to our lack-attacks, we use part of our energy to fight the other part. It is akin to using your right hand to attack your left hand. How can one hope to get anything done if you are fighting yourself?
But what is truly startling and worrying is that many of us are unaware or not fully conscious of this internal battle. We may know that we are procrastinating for example. But we may lack the awareness to realize what we are really doing to ourselves due to our lack-attacks.
As you rightly point out, “the only reason the mind urges us to do the wrong thing is because it cannot see the right thing to do. And it cannot see the right thing to do when cruel and abusive lack-attacks block its view.” Lack-attacks cause great confusion and inner turmoil in us. It robs us of our inner clarity. Thus, our resulting actions are rarely in synch with the situation we face. We may have a wonderful opportunity before us. The heavens and the stars may be aligned perfectly for us to succeed. But instead of success we will face failure if we cannot overcome our lack-attacks to seize the moment.
I feel you have provided us with 2 great rules to manage our lack-attacks. We are bound to face lack-attacks from time to time in life. The key here is to manage those moments when we falter well.
I like the question you pose where we should replace a discouraging self-opinion with something new. Reframing our views or perceptions is a great way to manage lack-attacks. After all, perceptions can change with time and so we might as well have an empowering perception instead of a crippling one. For me, I focus on the solutions instead of the problem. By resolving the issue at hand, I remove the source of my lack-attacks. At the very least, I put my energy to good use by trying to find a solution instead of fighting myself.
I face lack-attacks in the form of self-doubts. The greater the task, the greater my doubts. But like I said, it is a matter of reminding myself to focus on the solutions. If the problem is too big, I break it down into smaller and more manageable pieces to manage. Step by step, by focusing on what I can do and moving forward, I overcome my doubts and lack-attacks bit by bit.
Thank you for sharing this lovely article!
Irving the Vizier
Hi Irving. You are a pragmatic thinker. Pragmatism will get you far in life. You are a spiritual individual because you use practical common sense to view the world. If it ain’t practical, it ain’t spiritual, Irving. Nice tips that you give. Why cling to beliefs that lead to nowhere. Right? Blessings
Hey Rob. Procrastination has been the bane of my existence! I’ve made progress recently but it can still be a bugaboo. There was I time when I didn’t even know I was procrastinating it was so normal for me… I just figured that was the natural way of the world. I now see it was just me checking out on life and putting any inkling I had to rise above mediocrity on the back burner. You know I’ve taken a lot more initiative and responsibility for my life these days. Now I can at least recognize when I’m procrastinating. The new problem is I beat myself up for being lazy. I always think there is something wrong with me. I think I get stuck because there is a big part of me that still thinks I have to live a mediocre life and “just get by.” Doing “great” is still a new concept to me. I guess I get over my lack attacks because I’m just fed up with them. Ya know, like sick and tired of being sick and tired. Eventually I just kick my self in the arse and get into action again.
Hi Roger. “Doing “great” is still a new concept to me”… Roger you’re not alone – the strange case of hypnotized humanity. ‘Doing Great’ is a new concept to most folks (and it shouldn’t be. You are not alone, and you will break through to excellence (I feel sure of that). Thank you
Hey brother man! It’s all mind, baby. I know tons of people that no matter how much “stuff” they have they feel the “lack”. It’s never enough unless we get right in our heads first. I’m pretty good about feeling blessed and fulfilled. In the big picture I have everything I need. This doesn’t mean I can’t aspire to do better. No no no. I like a challenge. Doing better is fun! I like spreading the love as far and wide as I can. Where I feel lack in my life is primarily money. I’m not driven to get rich, but I have pangs of anxiety when I think about the mortgage – that ain’t fun! The way I get over it is to just do my best to live a life that is in harmony with the world. I truly believe that if I adhere to supporting others, and doing the best for my friends and family then the world will smile back. So far it works. I have tons of loving relationships and a little business that is paying the bills. I think thats pretty good and getting better and better.
Hi Rus. “I have tons of loving relationships and a little business that is paying the bills. I think thats pretty good and getting better and better” … HOW TO FEEL GREAT EVERY MINUTE – that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it Rus. And you are someone who moves closer to this ideal than most. Keep going, my friend. Blessings.
Hi there Robert. When I was young I was a bit of a car buff… Always tinkering and fixing up the classics. When I finally had to “grow up” and start a career and family, I dropped the whole car thing. Now, many, many years later I started thinking about cars and thinking it might be fun to get a classic to take out on the weekends. But for some reason I dismiss it as a fantasy. The reality is there is no good reason why I couldn’t. I have the means and the time. There is a definite “lack attack” that is just shouting don’t be foolish. I developed a habitual way of thinking that tells me I can only do X, Y, Z but I can’t do A. Why? It’s really all the same. I could get a new car just as easily as I could get new lawn mower. Me thinks I’m going to start seriously entertaining this idea again. Thanks pal
HI SALTY. “I developed a habitual way of thinking that tells me I can only do X, Y, Z but I can’t do A” … AH YES, THE IMMUTABLE A! We all have A’s that intimidate us, don’t we Salty. The power of awakening to our A’s so we may triumph over them. This is what makes life so exciting. Thank you for sharing.
Ha ha. For sure. I’m the dude who doesn’t say anything to the hot chick that walks by and regrets it for days and days. I go all gaga and think this is it, my dream girl, If I talk to her it will be love at first sight and I will be one of those Happy couples walking around. But NO. I sit. Like my whole body got shot up with Novacaine and I can’t talk right or move in regular speed. Talk about a lack attack. I think my lack attacks could be classifed as a medical condition… I am quite literally paralyzed! The problem is that I miss out on moments that won’t happen again. I don’t have time to start interrupting thought patterns or whatever. The opportunity is there, and then POOF! It’s gone. I’ve got to figure how to go in fast with guns a blazing instead of sitting shell shocked.
Hi Alan, I had 2 thoughts reading your post and apparently today I am feeling like sharing. I am appreciating the community here.
One is that we can “practice”. If I look at something as practice then I have automatic permission not to do it perfectly. It allows me to step outside my comfort zone… and we all know practice makes perfect.
The second thought is that you are denying the person the interaction too. Perhaps your kind greeting is exactly what they need right then. remember you are a rich and privileged child of infinite intelligence, marvelously made and destined to win at whatever you set your mind to and you are worthy of all that is good and beautiful …be happy Always enjoy today
I love what you’ve shared here, sylvia. It comes from your heart, and it comes from your own life-lessons. When you are awake, human injustice cannot harm you (it is still out there, but it effects you not). Nice job. I will not personally respond to Alan’s comment because you covered it well. Thank you
Hi Rob. Hmmm. This one has me thinking. I think I deny that I have “lack-attacks”. When I see something that I want, but it’s out of my comfort zone I kind of tell myself not to be greedy and be happy with what you have. I see so many fancy cars or homes that makes me think “how fun would that be…” and then immediately get to “I’m lucky for what I have…” Then I get on with my day and don’t pay anymore attention to it. Some things just seem so far out of my range that I find it is easier to forget about it.
Hi Alicia. “Some things just seem so far out of my range that I find it is easier to forget about it” … How to be entirely a new person – imagine those things being in your range, and them acting as though it is already so. It’s all part of the gig for accessing more of our potential, isn’t it Alicia. I like your style. Blessings
Hi Rob. I struggle with this all the time. I am always feeling doubtful about music I’m working on. When I’m creating or rehearsing I have moments when I feel like this is just as good as anything else out there in the world. Then all of a sudden I absolutely hate it. I’ve learned it’s just part of the process. I used to be too embarrassed or doubtful about playing new songs, Now I just say the hell with it and go for it. I’ve realized it is never going to be good enough for me, so I just have to get it out there and keep getting it out there. Once a song is out there in the world I don’t have to worry about it anymore. Sometimes I grow to like it sometimes it fades from the repetoire. This has been a big lesson in a lot of things I do in life. Basically, you just have to get it out… if it falls flat so what? Get on to the next thing. I think being an artist trained me not to take those “cruel thoughts” too seriously. It comes with the territory. I think we have to detach ourselves from those voices. It is almost like I can get over them by seeing them as chatter. There is no choice really, if you listen to those voices and hide you aint an artist. I have to ignore those voices and hang my soul out there or else I dont deserve the title of “Artist.
Hi John. “I think being an artist trained me not to take those “cruel thoughts” too seriously. It comes with the territory” … Right loyalty to oneself is not to take ‘cruel thoughts’ too seriously. Great training, John. Thank you for sharing
Hi Rob. So true. When I think back over my life I remember the big breakthroughs came as a result of that “inspirational dissatisfaction.” It was a nagging gnawing feeling that there just had to more that I could do to get ahead. I always found myself thinking “what else, what else can I do…?” That’s the workaholic in me that drives my family nuts. It may drive everyone else around me crazy but it keeps me vital. When I don’t have that drive I’m bored and depressed, which is even worse. I’m lucky these days to still spring out of bed with new challenges on the agenda. My cruel thoughts come about when I get complacent. What I know about me is that I love to be challenged and stimulated day in day out or else I get down on myself.
Hi Georgie. “My cruel thoughts come about when I get complacent” … complacency is a form of mental laziness; we all get caught in it, and we pay the price, don’t we. So well I know. thank you
You always make me laugh with your fresh look at things that cripple us. “Lack attacks” certainly had me tickled!
Well, when I am under attack, I use an energy releasing method to address my emotions and beliefs. And then, I simply sit back and wait and see what arises. This means that I do not judge myself but allow myself to fully experience whatever “lack” I am feeling. Ultimately I know that I don’t want to hold on to these but I give myself the time and space to just-be before choosing a more empowering thought in the way forward.
Hi Evelyn. “I do not judge myself but allow myself to fully experience whatever “lack” I am feeling” .. now that is a powerful tip. Rightness and peace – that’s what you’re after and that’s what you get (don’t you Evelyn). You offer great advice. Thank you
Yo, What up MY MAN! You know I dont LACK for nothing these days. If I feel lack I just go out and GET IT! LAcking is for quacking and quivering bannana heads. THeres no reason on GODs green earth why anyone has to lack this day in age. THere is so much out there that is ripe for the taking that a MAN just gotta step up and get what is rightfully HIS! AND THATS THAT! The minute you let that weak-ass mind set sink is when you find yourself, sleeping alone and eating your lunch in the corner from a brown bag filled with celery sticks and PBJ. No matter what I see out there in the world, If I likes what I see I KNOW I can have it. Maybe not right now BUT if I CARE enough, I can get it eventually. LIke, I love BENTLEYS. I’m not saying I’m gonna pick one up today… I’m saying PEOPLE like me DRIVE BENTLEYS. Why CUZ We want them the most. It may take like another 5 years… but in the meantime my ride is PIMPED out so I feels like I got the BENTLEY Mindset 24/7. Then one day BOOM… Im stylin with the real deal. JUST GOTS to KEEP UPGRADING BABY. Thats what I say. Life if is just UPGRADING. That’s the way I roll. If you aint UPGRADING you just LACKING back. STAy UP and UP, Baby. Peace ouuuuttt! Holla.
Hi Magic. “Yo, What up MY MAN! You know I dont LACK for nothing these days” … A quest for smooth seas with less of an ego – what would that be like for you, Magic? I love your spirit – you know that. Thank you for being part of the community.
Hi Rob. This is something I struggle with. I’m pretty middle of the road when it comes to feeling I deserve abundance. I think the biggest enemy in my life has been a “good enough” attitude. I find myself repeating that a lot. From eating out at a restaurant, to making money I always end up with “good enough.” Even when I start out enthusiastic, eventually I settle for mediocre and move on to the next thing. I want that fire and passion for once, but I have not found anything that gets me that excited. The good news is I’m passionate about getting passionate. I need to stay focused and figure out what I want to do to really have a different kind of daily existence.
Hi Michelle. “The good news is I’m passionate about getting passionate” … Now that is a great passion, Michelle.
Student: “I don’t know where I should stand in life, on this side or that.”
Teacher: “Simply take a stand and be passionate about it – this ends your uncertainty and nervousness.”
I like your passion about getting passionate – that’s taking a stand!
Blessings
Hi Rob,
I loved your concept of ‘lack-attacks’.
I find looking directly at my thoughts particularly helpful. Looking at them, and telling them “I’m going to ignore you”, just neutralises the thought completely, and it can’t compel you to react to it. It’s both liberating and powerful at the same time.
Thank you for your brilliant post Rob. Your ability to explain concepts is brilliant.
Hi Hiten. “I find looking directly at my thoughts particularly helpful” …when you look directly at your thoughts, you look directly at your life, don’t you Hiten. A faltering mind needs constant encouragement, and the best way to encourage it is to look directly at your thoughts and correct them when necessary. I like your tip. thank you
Hmmm… “Lack Attacks” … I like that. It makes me think that no matter how well I’m doing I am always prone to bouts of doubt and dissatisfaction. I’d really love to eliminate all that and learn how to be content, all the time. I always thought that’s what true happiness is. Just kind of feeling content. When I feel that “lack” is when I get overstimulated and start trying to fill my life with vapid, petty toys. I have an addictive personality and it scares me that there will never be enough and I will never be satisfied with any of it. For me, when I have “lack attacks” I just need to slow down and stop to smell the roses.
Hi Richard. “For me, when I have “lack attacks” I just need to slow down and stop to smell the roses” … What do you consider valuable? the answer to that question tell a lot about a person. I like what you consider valuable, Richard. Thank you for sharing.
Great post here! Just because the enemy plants a seed in your mind, doesn’t mean we should nurture it. Only we can control how we feel. How we feel about things is merely our reaction. We must conquer our inner demons and inner enemies and stand tall above them.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi PJ “We must conquer our inner demons and inner enemies and stand tall above them” .. now that is always great advice. A golden thread of esoteric truth runs through this advice. Standing tall requires going into action, by acting as though the demons are not so, but rather its YOU that determines your destiny. I can feel that you often stand tall, PJ. thank you for who you are.
Rob, this is slightly of-topic (maybe), but what in the world does one do when faced with a mountain of “other people’s stuff” that one must do? It’s one thing to procrastinate and talk ourselves out of our own hopes and dreams, but I am finding it nearly impossible lately to do what I need to do for the family business (accounting). I just Don’t Want To Do It and can’t make myself sit down to get it over with. Resist much?
Hi Julie. “what in the world does one do when faced with a mountain of “other people’s stuff” that one must do?” … The answer to this question tells a lot about what you value. What do these other people value? What stuff are they putting in your life? Is it valuable to you? If it isn’t, then don’t be influenced by them. Don’t let them intimidate you. You were not born to be unhappy. See that what they want for you is all wrong, and you will be all right. Thank you for asking. I like your style. Blessings
Hi Rob,
I love your idea of calling procrastination: lack-attacks. Definitely we can get into that mode once in awhile, or unfortunately often depending on the situation. I find my To Do list helps me, because when I see that I do have a one or two things on there that have been there for days, then I know I’m procrastinating and need to get them off my list. There is usually self-doubt associated with these items, so looking right at that and moving through it helps. Great topic!
Hi Cathy. You are a practical person. You are also a spiritual being. In fact spirituality and practicality are twins. You cannot experience one without experiencing the other. You now how to balance these qualities well. There are times when you get weary. Expect it to happen. It happens to everyone on the path. When one’s intention is right, we are always drawn back to the path once again. Your intentions are right. I will see you at the top. Thank you for being you.
Yeah that’s an easy one. I lack money! Seems I’ve read every book about the Law of Attraction and all that but I sure can not get it working for me. I sow and reap and all that. Maybe I’m planting me “seeds” too deep or too far a apart. I can’t tell which