A million opportunities pass you by/Scraps from my book/ Part 3

Scraps from my book

A million opportunities pass you by
Part 3

Why does one person see ways to fulfill his dream, but another lets opportunities pass him by? The Universe has presented you with various opportunities, but you have let them pass. You might have improved the quality of your life and left your comfort zone. You may even feel as though your dream is within reach, but the right opportunities won’t come along.

There are plenty of ways to change your personality and your financial situation. Some people simply don’t believe they can benefit from these changes. You are different, though. You know that wealth is an achievable goal.

If it is your dream, you will make it come true. You are ready for this. You are missing one point, though. You need to notice the opportunities that the world provides you with.
We are always busy with our routine, family issues, and daily errands. Our minds are focused on these matters and on tackling problems rather than on ways to succeed. Most individuals are convinced life is not fair. They are disappointed in themselves and the Universe. So why don’t they see the opportunities they are presented with? They don’t notice them because their minds are ‘blocked’ by their daily duties. It is no surprise that their lives are monotonous. Here is an exercise to help you notice all of the opportunities around you.

The ‘Million Opportunities’ Exercise

For this exercise, you need to choose 25 miniature objects. They can be anything. The only thing that matters is that they should fit in your pocket. You can use sunflower seeds, small stones, buttons, or something else. Their presence in your pocket shouldn’t bother you or prevent you from doing anything. You should be ready to carry them for an entire day. Every time you have a reason to say ‘thank you’ to the Universe, put an object from one pocket to another, this event could be anything from when your bus comes on time to when a waiter promptly brings your meal. You should use any opportunity to thank the Universe. You can express your gratitude for feeling the sunlight on your face or having another person compliment you. Move the stone into the other pocket when you are in a good mood or if you receive an act of kindness. Even waking up is a good reason to thank the world. You should say ‘thank you’ every time something positive happens by moving the object to the other pocket.

You need to spend an entire day noticing the good things in your life. You should aim to get all 25 objects to the other pocket. If you do this exercise every day, you’ll be sure to concentrate on the positives in your life. We tend to only notice the negative events and circumstances that surround us, even though the Universe gives us a lot of opportunities to rejoice in. Because your mind is so used to seeing only the dangers and troubles, this exercise will teach you to find the ‘silver lining.’ The Universe provides you with plenty of chances to succeed. You just need to start noticing them.

Do this exercise for 21 days, and in doing so, you will develop new neural connections. By the end of this 21-day period, you will be moving your stones 50 times a day.