Ilana wrote in response to Paul:
When we are in a negative place LOA is going to offer us thoughts
that match where we are. Because they are a match to where we
are, these thoughts are going to feel perfectly justified and
appropriate in other words, they are going to feel good on this
level!
The same thought or action can match one desire (which feels
good) and contrast with another (which feels bad) or it can match
a desire (which feels good) and contrast with a belief (which
feels bad) or it can match a belief (which feels good) and
contrast with a desire (which feels bad...)
My request, Ilana....would you mind explaining this second paragraph using
some specific examples??
Thx.
Also, regarding Paul's choice for Freedom:
But I do know that trading in FREEDOM in order to
get HAPPY would be a bad deal for me at this point in my life.
Paul, I know you are on record in that same post as saying that you do want
both--Freedom AND Happiness. At the same time, I was also hearing that
perhaps some part of you also believes that you have to choose one or the
other.
As I read this, the immediate question I heard inside re this was:
What if you/we didn't have to choose one or the other?
What if you/we didn't Think we had to choose one or the other?
What if we could have both?
What if we knew that and BELIEVED it?
What if THAT felt like the most natural option?
What if that felt great?
What if you/we were asking NP to feed us thoughts and ideas about how easy
and wonderful this could be?
Of course, if we desire any/all of this, we can say to NP: MAKE IT SO!
Indeed, for me, Freedom DOES equal Happiness! That's my growing
Decision/Choice/Belief.
And, thank you Paul, for helping me see this more clearly.
Much love to all,
Pat Mmmmmm
Take Charge of Change!
