Psychonomy IV (I Am)
Whatever follows the words, “I Am”, in thought or speech creates that reality. This is what separates the prosperity-conscious person from the poverty-conscious person. The first will program his mental computer with positive affirmations such as: “I am successful. I am healthy. I am grateful for everything in my life. I am getting better every day.” The second will claim a reality of struggle and lack with negative beliefs and statements such as: “I am a failure. I am over my head in bills. I am afraid. I am sick and tired of…” If you have a particular thought or make a certain statement just once, the result may be compared to the ineffectual effort of lifting a ten pound weight one time. Practicing with the same frequency and intensity for days and years, however, will change one's health, personality, and financial well-being. Holding on to the golden balancing bar denotes clinging to an addictive belief system that provides a temporary feeling of self-esteem or security: the paycheck received by the unhappily employed person who claims he cannot afford to follow his dream; the attention one receives by describing their misfortunes in great detail to others; the gratification of one's ego to judge another as "filthy rich", therefore connecting wealth with corruption and self-denial with spirituality. To take money from a prosperity-conscious person and give to a poverty-conscious person would not establish equality. It would only be a matter of time before negative thought processes convinced the "have-nots" that it is too little, for it is always not enough. The financially successful person knows he has the ability to manifest new wealth and does not view the action as a loss.
The process of thought formation is illustrated in the painting by the circular pattern, yellow-gold corresponding to those thoughts that are positive and expand, purple for those that are negative and contract. The symbol in the left foreground shows that every thought holds the tools for its advancement. The evolution of architectural styles emphasizes the development of man's knowledge and his desire to improve the quality of life. The apple tree now bears excellent fruits, but depends on the recycling of its products to provide the fertilizer for its continued high productivity. The level from which our thoughts draw their energy is the nourishment that determines the state of our existence.
(The original painting is from the private collection of Margaret Reed of Faber, Virginia.)
Reproductions are available in our gift shop.
Whatever follows the words, “I Am”, in thought or speech creates that reality. This is what separates the prosperity-conscious person from the poverty-conscious person. The first will program his mental computer with positive affirmations such as: “I am successful. I am healthy. I am grateful for everything in my life. I am getting better every day.” The second will claim a reality of struggle and lack with negative beliefs and statements such as: “I am a failure. I am over my head in bills. I am afraid. I am sick and tired of…” If you have a particular thought or make a certain statement just once, the result may be compared to the ineffectual effort of lifting a ten pound weight one time. Practicing with the same frequency and intensity for days and years, however, will change one's health, personality, and financial well-being. Holding on to the golden balancing bar denotes clinging to an addictive belief system that provides a temporary feeling of self-esteem or security: the paycheck received by the unhappily employed person who claims he cannot afford to follow his dream; the attention one receives by describing their misfortunes in great detail to others; the gratification of one's ego to judge another as "filthy rich", therefore connecting wealth with corruption and self-denial with spirituality. To take money from a prosperity-conscious person and give to a poverty-conscious person would not establish equality. It would only be a matter of time before negative thought processes convinced the "have-nots" that it is too little, for it is always not enough. The financially successful person knows he has the ability to manifest new wealth and does not view the action as a loss.
The process of thought formation is illustrated in the painting by the circular pattern, yellow-gold corresponding to those thoughts that are positive and expand, purple for those that are negative and contract. The symbol in the left foreground shows that every thought holds the tools for its advancement. The evolution of architectural styles emphasizes the development of man's knowledge and his desire to improve the quality of life. The apple tree now bears excellent fruits, but depends on the recycling of its products to provide the fertilizer for its continued high productivity. The level from which our thoughts draw their energy is the nourishment that determines the state of our existence.
(The original painting is from the private collection of Margaret Reed of Faber, Virginia.)
Reproductions are available in our gift shop.
