Expansive vs. Contracted Thinking

I was reading an article written by a chiropractor friend of mine earlier this morning, when something I read struck a nerve(no pun intended).  Why do we get stuck in the rut of contracted thinking when times get tough?  Does this really make any sense when you think about it?  We cannot spend all of our time and energy trying to contract when in the end we are trying to expand!  What I mean is this.  As a personal example, anytime that I have gone along my road to my dreams, dreams to be unreasonably successful in my life, there are times when everything is just growing and going crazy by leaps and bounds.  Then it hits, a short period of time where although I still see some growth in my businesses and life, it’s just not happening fast enough.  By the grace of God, most of these times, I realize what is happening, keep my mindset on the outcome I desire and plug along.  However, there have been times where I began to contract.  During such times, I began to utter phrases like, “I can’t afford this…” or “I don’t have time for…”, and although I know this is a trap, I sometimes can’t help but fall right into it.  Then comes the hardest part, how to dig myself out. 

 When you find yourself at a point where you are feeling like you are just struggling through life, without enough time, money, energy etc., unless you like that circumstance,  here is the secret to getting out of the rut.  Change Your Mindset!  Think expansively!  You see when you make a statement such as “I can’t afford that” or “I don’t have time for…”, you are automatically instilling within your own subconscious that you desire that outcome over and over.  After all, we tend to get what we focus upon.  On the other hand, if you say things to yourself such as “How can I afford this?” or “How can I find the time to…?”, immediately the subconscious will begin its job of trying to solve this problem for you.  You will see opportunities open up right in front of you.  Opportunities pass us all the time, but most people miss them, because they are so focused on just getting by.   The great leaders of history, whether they are famous for their spiritual gifts or business success or anything else, all have/had an expansive thinking mindset.  It’s not always going to be an easy road, seeking opportunity; you will continue to stay right where you are or slide back to square one at times. Keep your eyes on your destination, focus on what you can do to get there, and then let nothing hold you back!