#02 | The Architect Within: Building Your Reality, Thought by Thought
Unveiling the Tangible Power of Your Inner World
Beloved souls,
In the quiet spaces of our minds, a universe of potential resides. Napoleon Hill's simple yet profound statement, "Thoughts are Things…" illuminates a fundamental truth: our inner world shapes our outer reality.
Whisper of Wisdom✨
“TRULY, ‘thoughts are things,’ and powerful things at that, when they are mixed with definiteness of purpose, persistence, and a BURNING DESIRE for their translation innto riches, or other material objects.”
―Napoleon Hill (Think & Grow Rich)
It's a concept I've felt resonate deeply within my own journey, observing how shifting my mental landscape (down to the individual thoughts themselves) has transformed my life journey and experience.
In the tapestry of our existence, each thought is a thread, weaving together the fabric of our lives.
Within the "Echoes of Our Universe" series, we often explore the interconnectedness of all things. This principle extends to our very thoughts. They are not mere fleeting images but potent energies that ripple outwards, aligning us with corresponding experiences.
When we nurture thoughts of abundance, joy, and possibility, we open ourselves to receive those very vibrations from the universe. Conversely, dwelling on negativity or limitation can create a reality that mirrors those patterns.
It's a gentle reminder that we are not passive observers but active creators in this beautiful symphony of existence.
Transformed into an Intention💡
Today, I intend to cultivate thoughts that build the reality I desire.
What I Want Most for You✨
May you recognize the incredible power you hold within each and every one of your thoughts, and use it to craft a life filled with beauty and purpose.
Namaste,
💜 Lavender
Interconnectedness✨
Within the symphony of Echoes of Our Universe, we find this same truth touched upon or shared by others. Let us pause to contemplate these kindred voices, each illuminating a facet of our profound interconnectedness.
"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."
―Napoleon Hill (additional quote)
“You have in a sense two minds—the mind of the body and the mind of the spirit. Spirit is a force and a mystery. All we know or may ever know of it is that it exists, and is ever working and producing all results in physical things seen of physical sense and many more not so seen.”
―Prentice Mulford
“We know that the ancestor of every action is a thought.”
―Ralph Waldo Emerson
"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."
―Proverbs 23:7
“A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.”
―James Allen
“Every man is where he is by the law of his being; the thoughts which he has built into his character have brought him there, and in the arrangement of his life there is no element of chance, but all is the result of a law which cannot err.”
―James Allen
“Every thought-seed sown or allowed to fall into the mind, and to take root there, produces its own, blossoming sooner or later into act, and bearing its own fruitage of opportunity and circumstance. Good thoughts bear good fruit, bad thoughts bad fruit.”
―James Allen
“Let a man radically alter his thoughts, and he will be astonished at the rapid transformation it will effect in the material conditions of his life. Men imagine that thought can be kept secret, but it cannot; it rapidly crystallizes into habit, and habit solidifies into circumstance. Bestial thoughts crystallize into habits of drunkenness and sensuality, which solidify into circumstances of destitution and disease: impure thoughts of every kind crystallize into enervating and confusing habits, which solidify into distracting and adverse circumstances: thoughts of fear, doubt, and indecision crystallize into weak, unmanly, and irresolute habits, which solidify into circumstances of failure, indigence, and slavish dependence: lazy thoughts crystallize into habits of uncleanliness and dishonesty, which solidify into circumstances of foulness and beggary: hateful and condemnatory thoughts crystallize into habits of accusation and violence, which solidify into circumstances of injury and persecution: selfish thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of self-seeking, which solidify into circumstances more or less distressing. On the other hand, beautiful thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of grace and kindness, which solidify into genial and sunny circumstances: pure thoughts crystallize into habits of temperance and self-control, which solidify into circumstances of repose and peace: thoughts of courage, self-reliance, and decision crystallize into manly habits, which solidify into circumstances of success, plenty, and freedom: energetic thoughts crystallize into habits of cleanliness and industry, which solidify into circumstances of pleasantness: gentle and forgiving thoughts crystallize into habits of gentleness, which solidify into protective and preservative circumstances: loving and unselfish thoughts crystallize into habits of self-forgetfulness for others, which solidify into circumstances of sure and abiding prosperity and true riches.”
―James Allen
“Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.”
―Bob Proctor
“Do you want to know what you are thinking about most of the time? Take a look at the results you are getting. Your results will tell you exactly what your dominating thoughts are."
―Bob Proctor
“Ultimately, all thoughts are sponsored by love or fear. This is the great polarity. This is the primal duality. Everything, ultimately, breaks down to one of these. All thoughts, ideas, concepts, understandings, decisions, choices, and actions are based in one of these. And, in the end, there is really only one. Love. In truth, love is all…”
―Neale Donald Walsch
“Psychologists and psychiatrists point out that when thoughts are conveyed to your subconscious mind, impressions are made in the brain cells. As soon as your subconscious accepts any idea, it proceeds to put it into effect immediately. It works by association of ideas and uses every bit of knowledge that you have gathered in your lifetime to bring about its purpose. It draws on the infinite power, energy, and wisdom within you.”
―Joseph Murphy
“Thoughts are forms of energy which may shape the conditions of our lives.”
―Dr. Norma J. Milanovich and Dr. Shirley D. McCune
“Thoughts create, and constitute the basis for all there is because thoughts are vibrations before they become thoughts. We then express them as the energies of words, emotions, and actions.”
―Dr. Norma J. Milanovich and Dr. Shirley D. McCune
“Notice what thoughts you carry around in your mind. Whatever thoughts are on your mind when you die will be those that will direct you to where you are going afterward. Where are your thoughts during the day?”
―Sanaya Roman
“We are told to change our thinking. But we can’t change our thoughts unless we change our ideas. Our thoughts are the natural outpouring of our ideas, and our innermost ideas are the man himself. The end of longing is always to be, not to do.” ―Neville Goddard
“The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.”
―Florence Scovel Shinn
“Thoughts are the energetic, mental raw materials from which we use to create everything in the world.”
―Joseph Nguyen
“ You may not discover your dharma immediately, but it will plant seeds in your mind that will later sprout into dharma pods, once you water them with thoughts and action.”
―Sahara Rose Ketabi
“The great philosopher who ruled the Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius, summed it up in eight words—eight words that can determine your destiny: ‘Our life is what our thoughts make it.’”
―Dale Carnegie
“To begin with, all wealth depends upon a clear understanding of the fact that mind—thought—is the only creator. The great business of life is thinking. Control your thoughts and you control circumstance.”
―Robert Collier
“Your mind and your thoughts form a bridge between your spirit and your body. You find harmony with your spirit through your thoughts, and you use thoughts to create harmony in your body. Your entire body originated as a thought.”
―Teal Swan
“Electromagnetic fields are naturally found in the heart and brain. These fields transmit thoughts and emotions. Empaths can simply tune in to these electromagnetic fields more accurately than an average person can.”
―Judith Yandell
“The thoughts you’re thinking are affecting the way that you feel, which is affecting your vibration, which is determining what you are creating within your reality, which determines what you’re drawing to you, which determines the experience you’re having.”
―Sara Landon
“You, rich or poor, young or old, can feel successful if you understand the power of your thoughts and images and will, in your mind, a sense of success. Then you will be ready to go toward your goals and live each day fully.
―Dr. Maxwell Maltz
“Thoughts turn into things. So think about your intentions instead of your problems.”
―Diane Ahlquist
“We know that it takes a clear intention (a coherent brain) and an elevated emotion (a coherent heart) to begin to change a person’s biology from living in the past to living in the future. That combination of mind and body—of thoughts and feelings—also seems to influence matter. And that’s how you create reality.”
―Dr. Joe Dispenza
“Some prominent researchers believe that our intelligence, creativity, and imagination interact with the energy field of intention rather than being thoughts or elements in our brain.”
―Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
“In a wonderful book I read a number of years ago titled The Science of Getting Rich, the author, Wallace D. Wattles, referred to ‘this thinking stuff that permeates, penetrates, and fills the interspaces of the cosmos.’ Thoughts are everywhere, and we can tap into this thinking stuff with our mind and form any image we choose.”
―Bob Proctor
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right."
―Henry Ford
“Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses.”
―Norman Vincent Peale
Want to dive in deeper?
What I love about the power of words is that they allow us an opportunity to see, feel, observe, understand, and reflect simultaneously.
Through contemplation and inward reflection, we can begin to “see” more of ourselves and make more connections to the world within us and around us.
Let's explore how we can consciously harness the creative power of our thoughts.
Take a moment to walk through the following Reflection Prompts.
You can journal your reflections, sit and meditate with them (and see what arises from within), do something creative (like painting or drawing), or move your body (like walking or yoga) to allow them to deepen and whisper their truth.
If one particularly speaks to you, leverage that as an indicator to dive in deeper.
Reflection Prompts
Gently turn your awareness inward and reflect on a thought that you've been nurturing lately. Where in your body do you feel the energy of this thought, and what emotions or sensations accompany it? How does this thought align with your core values of self-discovery, resilience, and interconnectedness?
Recall a moment when a shift in your thinking led to a tangible change in your reality. What limiting beliefs were you able to release, and what empowering beliefs did you choose to embrace instead? What small but courageous step did you take to embody this new perspective, and what was the result?
Consider a situation where you're currently seeking clarity or guidance. What empowering narrative can you consciously weave around this situation, focusing on its potential for growth and positive transformation? What is one small action you can take today to align your thoughts, beliefs, and actions with this new narrative?
Hello, sweet friend! 👋 ✨ Yearning for connection and deeper meaning?
I'm Lavender, a soul storyteller 📖✨ and light gatherer ✨ with a deep passion for unearthing the wisdom woven into life's tapestry. 🌿✨ Here, I share my own journey, marked by navigating childhood complexities, 20+ years as a former interviewer (55,000+ hours!), and the quest to remember who I AM. I’m now a guide of reflection & revelation, having honed my ability to discern human potential and empower others to identify their truth. 💫✨
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Love is the Way 💓✨
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Great way to get introduced to you... " With the power of YOUR thoughts"...
Thank you for so many powerful ideas and words... 🙏