Have you ever looked into your clothes closet or peaked in the garage and became overwhelmed by the thought of clearing out the old stuff even though the end result would be creating and optimizing a new space? Have you ever looked at your life and thought “if I could make some changes I would be happier”, but felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the task and didn’t know how or where to start?
When you desire a change in your life but don’t know how to get there, be the visionary for change, or as I say; “BE the artist who creates your world”!
Most people don’t think of themselves as creative beings but that’s exactly what we are. A person’s thoughts, beliefs, perceptions and attitude is the culmination of an individual. The ability to think is what makes us uniquely different from all other species on earth. It is where our brilliance lies as human beings but can also be our folly. The concept of thought as creative energy that can be harnessed by our mind is easier to grasp when we understand what a thought actually is!
According to science, a thought form or an idea is multi dimensional in nature. Thought is a form of energy like a light wave. Energy as we know constantly expands, contracts, and can accumulate and grow. More simply, thought is energy, ideas are creative energy and energy is a part and parcel of light! Since light is fluid and in constant movement, it is always changing. Even more exciting, is that with focused attention, and utilizing our mind’s creative energy, we can effect change, achieve our goals and create a life of unimaginable joy. Furthermore, since no one can put a thought or idea in your head, no one can influence you’re your life without your agreement. You are in the driver seat to direct and influence the path of your life. You are in effect, the creator of your life within your own mind.
So let’s get started harnessing your mind’s energy and creating your own individual brand of artistic brilliance called your life!
First, think of an artist who has a new blank canvas sitting on an easel directly in front of them. The next task for this artist is to envision what’s appealing and possible for them to create. Now, think of yourself as this artist or architect of your life. What is it that you desire to have or achieve in your life? Hold this vision of what you desire in the forefront of your mind, see it, give it specific detail and design. If you can think it, imagine it, then mind can conceive of the possibility, therefore mind is already organizing and propelling your energy forward or toward the goal; a completed canvas. Equally as important is to also see the paints and other raw materials that you can work with as well as to note the abilities and resources you already do possess. Remember, we all are creative beings simply by the nature of our grand design.
It has been said that Leonardo da Vinci was known to stand in front of a blank fresco wall for 4 days before he put paint to brush! Creating and envisioning first, then following through with action, the stroke of a brush. He was a master at manifesting his vision into a reality. In this case, it was the Last Supper mural that adorns the monastery walls at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan Italy.
But even the masters at times struggled with completing their vision. For instance, some paint color was expensive and hard to acquire without the help of a patron. Michael Angelo had to figure out how to build a scaffolding to reach the ceiling of the Cistine Chapel at St Peter’s Basilica, in Rome in order to paint it. It has been documented his patron Pope demanded that he paint a blue sash over the figure of Jesus much to his dismay. Also, it was recently discovered with the help of infra-red technology that Leonardo repositioned the arm of Mona Lisa as it rested on her lap. He apparently didn’t like the original perspective and changed his mind! But we do not see the struggles of these artists as we view their work, what we see is the culmination of their vision in it’s totality, the completed work.
The beauty is you too can stand back and look at your current canvas in progress and think, “at one time I had a lot of branches and pink flowers but that no longer works for me-so I want more leaves and the color blue now”. Give yourself permission to change or tweak your current vision. Ask, what is the effect of my past creating and is this still working for me? What do I want to do now with this moment and then the next?
Whether it’s tweaking what already exists, creating anew , or a complete do-over get excited about the new possibilities for your life. Take a deep breath, and just begin with an idea, then pick up the brush! Remember the feeling of lightness and accomplishment you felt as you surveyed the garage or closet after discarding the clutter and keeping what was still useful? Imagine how you will feel when peering at your new landscape!
Laura Delle Donne-Schmidt, LMHC, CHt. is a Master Practitioner of Rapid Resolution Therapy™, Rapid Trauma Resolution™, Certified Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Advanced Clinical Hypnosis and Director of North Star Counseling Services. For more information click to www.yourguidetoclarity.com.