Meditation

Among the various types of meditation, concentration meditation is the most recognized globally. This method revolves around focusing on a physical sensation, a mantra, or a single point of concentration.

To engage with the body, shift your awareness away from thoughts to the internal sensations within. By tuning into the energy coursing through each part of your body, you’ll begin to experience it in a new light.

You can also concentrate on your breath. Notice the cool air entering through your nose and the warm air leaving your mouth; feel your chest rise and fall and your stomach expand and contract. This practice fosters a sense of appreciation for your existence, which arises not from your thoughts alone but from the realization that you are more than just your thoughts.

Since we often neglect to tune into our bodily sensations, shifting your focus to your body helps you connect with the constant internal presence. You may feel discomfort, but by acknowledging areas without pain—the simple fact of being present in your body—you can naturally calm your mind.

It's impossible to cease thinking by merely trying to stop; however, you can achieve mental clarity by concentrating on your bodily sensations and presence. This focused awareness enhances your self-appreciation, leading to improved acceptance and self-worth.

Concentration meditation emphasizes staying in the present. By immersing yourself in the current moment, you cultivate heightened awareness and clarity. Life is rarely as challenging as it seems when you remain grounded in the present.

Over time, the frequency and intensity of your thoughts will diminish as your mind learns to remain present rather than dwelling on the past or anticipating the future.

To cultivate this practice daily and foster a sense of calmness and happiness:

1. Download the Insight Timer app.
2. Set the timer for 10 minutes (or start with a few minutes that feel comfortable).
3. Allow for a 30-second warm-up.
4. Choose a background sound, or opt for silence.
5. Start the timer.
6. Focus on your body: your breath, the rise and fall of your chest, or the sensations between your eyes.
7. When distractions arise, gently redirect your focus back to your bodily sensations.
8. Sit through the entire duration without judging your experience.
9. Gradually increase the duration as desired.
10. Repeat daily.

Shadow Work

Your fears and anxieties indicate the shadow work most beneficial for you. Observe your concerns—these may involve fears of financial instability, loneliness, failure, success, or collapse in your personal or professional life.

Such fears often stem from past traumas and experiences, shaping your beliefs. Your mind and emotions instinctively strive to avoid repeating the painful experiences that caused these fears.

To engage in shadow work:

1. Enter a deep relaxation state (through meditation or a brief mental break).
2. Visualize the worst-case scenario regarding one of your significant fears (e.g., losing everything). You’ll begin to feel the associated emotions—sadness, anger, anxiety, or guilt—previously suppressed. By fully experiencing these emotions, you release the energy blocked by past experiences.
3. Embrace these feelings rather than fleeing from them—cry, shout, or release them in any way you need. Your body and mind will process the events that caused this stored energy. You might need to repeat this with the same emotion, and that’s perfectly okay—each iteration will bring improvement.

Working through these blocked emotions can feel like clearing a major obstruction in a clogged pipe; once cleared, your energy flows freely, granting you a sense of liberation you may not have known before.

Visualization

The Reticular Activating System (RAS) in your brain filters out unnecessary information to protect your survival. It can be both beneficial and detrimental.

Have you ever struggled to find something right in front of you? That was your RAS at work, filtering out what it deemed unnecessary for your safety.

Conversely, after selecting a new car, you probably noticed that same model everywhere. Your RAS had started recognizing it as relevant to you.

If you consciously seek a specific item or opportunity, you can train your RAS through visualization. If you believe there are no new client opportunities, visualize them, and you’ll begin to notice them.

If you lack motivation to exercise, visualize engaging in physical activity, and you’ll find it easier to follow through. If you long for more affection in your relationship, visualize those moments during meditation, and you’ll start to see them where you previously overlooked them.

For financial freedom, visualize abundance flowing into your life. As you become more aware of current flows, you’ll invite more into your experience.

This technique isn't new; it has been documented throughout history. Napoleon Hill highlighted its effectiveness through the successes of individuals like Andrew Carnegie and Thomas Edison in his book, "Think and Grow Rich." Personally, I’ve witnessed its impact while building my coaching practice from the ground up.

Engaging multiple senses during visualization enhances its effectiveness—see, feel, taste, smell, and hear your desired outcomes. With practice, you’ll begin to manifest your visualizations. What you focus on expands; concentrate on success, and you will encounter it; fixate on failure, and that will be your reality.

Putting It All Together

Meditation brings clarity and tranquility. Shadow work helps you navigate and minimize fears. Visualization empowers you to create your desired outcomes. While many desire wealth, success, and happiness, not everyone implements the necessary practices to achieve these goals.

During my journey, I would have done anything to attract wealth, success, and happiness. By embracing these three tools, I transformed my life.

You may express a desire for more, but do you truly want it? I challenge you to commit to these practices for three months; I assure you, your life will change.

I guarantee it—no worries, doubts, or fears linger in my mind or body.