Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Feb/Mar 2019 Aspire Magazine Full Issue | Page 38

I want to give you the key to changing your thoughts right now. After almost 30 years of mindset training, studying with Masters in several traditions, I have uncovered the fastest ways to undo these beliefs that keep us feeling diminished. The foundation principle is that none of these limiting beliefs are ever true, even though we do believe them. Our minds are powerful, our thoughts create joy or suffering, when we listen to them and think they are true. But first, know this: thoughts and beliefs will not go away until you do something to transform them. No amount of pleading, praying to God, complaining, reading books, or stating affirmations will work. So, stop right now. Here’s a way out. The method I use most often is called self-inquiry, which cracks open the door to your subconscious mind and lets you free yourself from its trickery. Once you’ve mastered this simple method, you have the key to the door that was locked. It then swings wide open to show you how to actualize your life and find real lasting fulfillment. Do it every day for 10-15 minutes, and step into real power. I mean it, I’ve lived it and witnessed it in my work with people. It’s called “The Work.” It’s brilliant, and you don’t need to have any special training for it to work for you. It’s from a Master teacher named Byron Katie. The key to unlocking your subconscious and setting yourself free forever is yours, with Katie’s four questions and a turnaround. I’ll walk you through it here. 38 Let’s use the first of the six most commonly held beliefs, which, when released, will create a breakthrough for you right now. How often do you tell yourself this? I can’t do it? Take that thought, write it down. It doesn’t matter what IT is. You fill in the blank, what IT is, for you. For me, I’ll use, I can’t finish my book. Now ask yourself these four questions one at a time. Don’t tell a story, don’t justify, just do the process. The first two questions have a yes or no answer. 1.  Is it true? “I can’t finish my book”. Is it true? Yes. 2.  If yes, are you absolutely sure it’s true? Am I absolutely sure I can’t finish my book? No. 3.  How do you react when you believe it? Now state the thought, and let a reaction arise so you can see how the belief affects you emotionally. Write down all the feelings. When you’ve got it, just be with it for a few minutes. Don’t run away or try to rationalize it away. BE WITH IT. I’ll state mine: How do I react when I believe I can’t finish my book? I feel frustrated, all alone, unworthy, powerless, and scared to be judged by others. My head is cloudy above my left ear and it’s a bit agitated. www.AspireMAG.net | February / March 2019