Never Mind How For Now
Determination means clearly knowing WHAT you want and being definite about getting it sooner or later. Being resolute, however, doesn't necessarily mean you know HOW you'll get it.
Sometimes the path may not be clear in the early stage of a journey, but when you keep moving, it becomes clearer. Of course, it helps to have a map, but if for some reason you're not able to come up with a good map, never mind how you're going to get there, just keep in mind your destination.
Yes, it's helpful to be able to visualiZe the process or steps involved in addition to the end result, but it's not a requirement. In other words, it's okay not to know exactly HOW you'll reach your target just as long as you know WHAT your target is with no ifs, ands, or buts.
In fact, focusing on HOW instead of WHAT can be dangerous, since it could make you feel like you CAN'T; however, by focusing on WHAT, you'll feel like you CAN.
Here's proof that knowing your target or WHAT is all that's necessary, even if you don't have a clue as to HOW:
If you're like me, you've had the experience of having the INTENTION to wake up early in the morning at a certain time, say, 6:00 a.m., but you don't bother to set an alarm clock. Nevertheless, you wind up waking up automatically right on the dot. (Actually, I opened my eyes at 5:59 a.m., just a minute before I intended to wake up.) Don't ask me how this works; I only know that it did, and that it has something to do with the subconscious mind.
So the key is to not wonder too much about HOW or whether you can accomplish something or not, but to just know clearly WHAT you want to accomplish and be committed to it. Make the WHAT specific and even measurable. Focus on that.
You may or may not already know the HOW, and if you do, it helps to visualiZe the action steps as well as the end result. Yet, whether you do or don't know the way yet, it won't prevent you from figuring it out sooner or later if you keep focusing on WHAT.
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Hi Jean, I totally agree with what you say. In fact, it was perfect timing to remind me and give me a little uplift.
I was so focused on the How I was beginning to totally lose focus and not do.
Thank you. Terrific post.
Sharon
Indeed, wondering how if one doesn't have the answer yet can trip one up. On the other hand, focusing on what inevitably takes one to the target.
Thanks, Sharon.:-)
I agree....all good points. The "how" puts us into the wrong state of mind. Just focus on what you want and the energy from that will automatically lead to the how. Thanks for sharing. Debbie
Great point. I really like your statement about focusing on the "how" can be dangerous and cause us to lose focus on what we want to accomplish.
I hope that you are having a great day.
Yes, I read somewhere, I think it was something by Bob Proctor, how it's not necessary to know how, at least at first, but it will be figured out if you concentrate on WHAT.
Thanks.:-) It's still nice and early.
Uh-huh. I downloaded a couple of his books for free, "Wealth Beyond Reason" and "You Were Born Rich." I read them about 1/4 way through but haven't finished either. Unlike some books for free I downloaded, these seem worth reading to completion.
What is the concrete definition that moves How! You make me laugh Jean. In the Iconic movie Groundhog Day, the time loop started over and over again when the digital clock went from 5:59 to 6:00!
Hm. :-) Never saw that movie, but the time loop time is kind of coincidental with my experience then.
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This is your subconscious mind reminding you when you want to wake up. The inner clock. The subconscious mind will do whatever you tell it and puts it into action. The only thing you have to watch out is that the conscious mind is accepting it and pass it down to the subconscious mind. I call the conscious mind the gatekeeper of the subconscious.As it will filter what the subconscious should receive and follow. It protects your subconscious mind.
Yes, I've heard the conscious mind called "gatekeeper" before. It seems it can be a subtle thing whether a conscious thought gets passed down or through to the subconscious mind or not. I think if one is relaxed, unworried and undoubtful, a conscious intention is much more likely to get through to the subconscious mind.