Could déjà vu be one way the subconscious mind speaks to us? Consider the power of your subconscious and how to use it to shape your goals and reality.

A child once asked God, “God what’s a million dollars like to you?”
God said, “Son to me a million dollars is like a single penny.”
The child said, “God what’s a million years like to you?”
God said, “Son to me a million years is like a single second.”
The child thought for a minute and said, “God can I have a million dollars?”
And God said, “Sure you can son, wait just a second.”

Many times I have asked the universe to deliver my desires to me. I have assumed that the universe was not hearing my request because those things did not exist in my life. Shame on me, wait just a second.

I had an interesting experience this morning. As I was about to get on a tractor to start planting food for the wildlife on my property, I looked at the sunrise, smelled the air, heard the crickets, and was overwhelmed with déjà vu.

Déjà vu has always been an interesting phenomenon to me. In the past I’ve been able to let my rational mind put déjà vu in the “this can’t be God basket” that I confidently named Coincidence.

But this morning was different. The déjà vu stayed top of mind and my rational brain pondered, “I wonder what this is all about.” Of course my rational brain immediately starts throwing out answers that seemed believable but just wouldn’t gain traction.

As the day progressed I began to “zone out” to the hum of the diesel engine and the monotony of traversing the same ground over and over. I reached a deep trance state and unbeknownst to me at the time, clarity was forming in this alpha state of consciousness.

I had to re-fuel the tractor and this re-direction brought me back to an alert state. Then it hit me like a tornado in Oklahoma… The déjà vu I experienced was eerily similar to the vision that I had maintained years ago while trying to manifest the land I desired.

I went home that night and pulled my written goal file. In 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 I wrote the following: “I am grateful that I own 400 acres of land dedicated to wildlife habitat and management in the Arkansas River Valley.”

From 2003 forward this goal was no longer written. I reflected on the information that was contained in this file and the following occurred to me:
• I own 320 acres of land managed specifically for wildlife on an Island in the Arkansas River. And I’m currently considering the purchase of an adjacent 80 acre parcel.
• When I began manifesting this dream of land ownership many years ago, I would smell the air, hear the crickets, and see the sunrise as I was getting onto a tractor–just like my déjà vu.
• I spent an enormous amount of time and energy focusing on my vision for the first three years after I wrote down my goal of land ownership and management.
• About three years into hanging onto this vision I became frustrated and began to focus on what I did not have.


I am hypnotized by society’s cry that we should have everything right now. Trying to force our goals can cause us to become frustrated and lose our vision. It is absolutely possible to live in “the now” and to manifest for the future simultaneously.

There is massive value in allowing our subconscious mind to answer significant life questions. I am convinced that putting our vision into the subconscious mind always pays massive returns.

As I went to bed that night I wished that the wheat I planted for the wildlife would germinate quickly and provide forage this fall. Of course as I started to drift into that alpha state I heard, “Wait just a second.”

Many of us want to raise our level of consciousness. Have you ever thought about the reasons why seekers of a higher consciousness are seeking it?

What’s the point or the ultimate goal that we hope to achieve from becoming more self-aware? Is it to make more money, get a better job, to improve our moods?

First, let’s identify a major difference between people I consider to be unconscious and conscious. Those who are unable to be a witness to their own thoughts and feelings act unconsciously. They respond to their emotions only by instinct. They become trapped in the world of their own thoughts and responses. They are living exclusively “in their head”.

Those who act purely from emotion, without even realizing or acknowledging that emotion, are living a somewhat primal life. This is similar to the way an animal reacts in nature. When hungry, animals kill; when irritated, they lash out; when threatened, they fight, etc.

For example, when an unconscious person gets angry, they yell at someone. They don’t challenge themselves to sit with the emotion and ask, “Why am I feeling this way? What’s really at the root of this emotion I am currently experiencing at this moment?”

Getting to know ourselves and becoming more self-aware means doing some work. It means questioning ourselves about ways of thinking and acting that may be incredibly ingrained in our everyday life patterns. When we take responsibility for our emotions and happiness, we are living more consciously.

When we take the opportunity and time to learn about ourselves, we become happier, and so do the people in our lives. We find that our time is spent more efficiently. Instead of creating drama and brooding over “issues”, we spend time on what truly matters. We get a great deal more accomplished, because we put more value on our time when living consciously.

When we are conscious, we seek people and create situations that make us feel great. And in turn, we attract more like-minded people and situations that ultimately bring us good.

I believe we should raise our consciousness foremost because we can. As human beings, we have been endowed with the ability to move above and beyond a primal emotional life. This doesn’t make us superior to beautiful plants and animals that cannot do this. We simply have a different genetic makeup.

Our left brain thinking, labeling, blaming, questioning and judging that we experience can be our greatest asset or our greatest downfall. We can choose to “buy in” to all the mind chatter or to be a witness to it and question its truth.

We should raise our consciousness to make ourselves and the people in our lives as happy as possible. Happiness is a different concept for each of us. For some it may come from the ability to quiet our thoughts and worries for the attainment of inner peace. Maybe it’s being present and living harmoniously on a daily basis with loved ones. Or perhaps happiness is the elimination of stress for a lighter and healthier existence.

The great artist Salvador Dali said, “Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it.” We may not be capable of perfection, but we owe it to ourselves, the people we love, and all of humanity to achieve our highest level of spiritual progress humanly possible.

Wouldn’t you agree that we are all selfish to some degree? Many equate selfishness with self-preservation. But those who are seeking a higher spiritual existence or improved emotional health should analyze selfishness and its root causes carefully.

When we are concerned primarily with our own interests and benefits regardless of others, we are being selfish. Selfishness means that we serve our own pleasure regardless of how our actions affect others. The opposite of selfishness is altruism, which is the self-less concern for the welfare of others.

A selfish person doesn’t have room in their thoughts or considerations for others. They are completely self-absorbed. To be self-absorbed is to have tunnel vision on yourself and your own personal needs. In short, a selfish person’s entire world is completely about themselves. They don’t have the ability to imagine the thoughts and feelings of others. They have little or no ability to empathize.

A selfish person feels overly entitled to have their idea of a “perfect” life.
They crave attention and have a need to be seen and heard more than anyone else. They become oblivious to what others need or say.

Selfish people are like children in that they have not yet learned to balance giving with taking. They view others only as a means to get what they want.
And they demonstrate drastic mood swings related to whether they get their way or not. There’s elation when they “win” and despair and arrogance when their demands are not met.

Selfish people become threatened when attention is paid to others. They have difficulty letting other people win, get accolades, or be admired. They can not listen to someone’s opinions, stories, or advice without turning it back to themselves. They are not truly sincere when they wish someone else success.

Selfish people have a need for control and are not willing to reach compromises with others. When they need something they’re willing to trample over others to make sure they get it. Cutting in line, storming into a room unannounced, or having a temper tantrum are a few of the many types of selfish behaviors one can exhibit.

Let’s be clear about what selfishness is not. It’s not self-promotion, self-respect, self-admiration, self-esteem, or self-love. These terms describe behavior that most of us consider healthy, productive, and not harmful to others.

Why are selfish people selfish? The answer is that they feel deprived of something. This deprivation may exist in either their consciousness or in their subconscious mind. They believe that they got “the wrong end of the stick” and now someone (or everyone) owes them payback. There is a sense of entitlement and expectation that justifies their bad behavior.

The feeling of deprivation drives the selfish to behave in ways that they believe will insure the end of deprivation. To others, their behavior could be described as arrogance. The roots of selfishness usually come from unhealthy or negative childhood experiences that shape our thought patterns.

For example, children of divorced parents can become selfish because they find the love of a missing parent only through the gifts that they receive from them. So they make demands of the parent to substitute for the parent’s time and attention. The child may discover that their demands are met, and so they learn that they can easily manipulate the parent.

Do you recognize some or many of the characteristics of selfishness in yourself? If so, you have accomplished a very important first step with that simple recognition. Each of us must take responsibility for our inner motivations and external behaviors. We are living a healthy and full life only when we are able to consider what’s truly best for others, instead of how others can be of benefit to us.

Realize what medicine has known since the early 20th century about the power that expectation and belief has on the body. Use these powerful concepts to manifest more of what you want in your life!

A placebo is Latin for I will please. It’s defined by Wikipedia as “a substance or procedure which a patient accepts as a medicine or therapy but which has no specific therapeutic activity for the condition. Any effect is thought to be based on the power of suggestion”.

The placebo effect is when, after a treatment, a patient’s symptoms become better or worse due to their expectation or belief that the treatment would work. The placebo effect occurs when a patient is treated in conjunction with the suggestion from an authority figure or from acquired information that the treatment will aid in healing and the patient’s condition improves. This effect has been known since the early 20th century”.

The word nocebo is Latin for I will harm. The nocebo effect is defined by Wikipedia as, “(occurring when) a patient who disbelieves in a treatment may experience a worsening of symptoms. This effect … can be measured in the same way as the placebo effect, e.g., when members of a control group receiving an inert substance report a worsening of symptoms”.

So why discuss medicine in an article about manifesting your desires? I would encourage all readers to be mindful of what medicine has known since the early 20th century!

Medical science has demonstrated that what we believe has a massive impact on what happens in our bodies. If we believe that good things will come to us, they will show up. If we believe the opposite, then undesirable things manifest in our lives.

Just as we protect against putting toxic substances into our bodies, we should also protect against any toxins entering our minds. This would be any of the many things that are able to negatively impact our belief system.

I experienced a downright attack on my own belief system earlier this week. I walked into the bank to make a deposit and stepped into line. One of the major news channels (possibly the worst attack on our belief systems), playing on a monitor over the teller, was detailing the decline of our housing market.

One of the ways that I generate revenue is by flipping houses; so I took the bait. I listened to every painful detail about how many people are being affected, how bad the market has been, and that the outlook for housing is very dismal.

After making the deposit I realized that I was experiencing doubt about a house I was to purchase later that day. I called a friend to discuss my fears. He asked, “how many houses have you sold in this down market?” I replied, “I’ve sold six in the last year.” He responded, “were they profitable?” Almost embarrassed, I said, “of course they were.”

My belief system had just been set back on the right track. If we are not diligent about taking in information that serves us, we will absorb information that harms us. Is the information you are feeding your brain a placebo or a nocebo?

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The economic analysts are “living large” right now. Everyone is looking to them to project what’s going to happen to interest rates, the price of gas, the housing market, the stock market, shall I go further?

I’ve been around numbers all my life and am a fair to good analyst. If you gave me enough time on a computer, without my 3 and 5 year old daughters begging to see Hannah Montana, even I could make the numbers tell you wide variety of predictions that we’ve been hearing lately:

• that interest rates will rise
• that interest rates will fall
• that housing prices have bottomed out and will be rising soon
• that housing prices have only just started their decline
• that the stock market has seen the dead cat bounce
• that the price of gas will drop to 5 year lows in the near future
• that the price of gas will reach double digits for the first time in history over the next three years.

So what I conclude from the analysts is not their specific predictions, but an understanding of the message within their message…

We cannot be certain about where the economy or the universe in general is headed.
Nor do we have control over what happens in the economy or the universe.

Instead of focusing on those things that are beyond my control, I choose to look at the things that are within my control.

Many a word has been written about recognizing and quieting negative thoughts. Less is said about the positive thoughts that come into our consciousness. Whether negative or positive, I believe it’s a myth that we can control our thoughts.

Instead, I believe that what we do with our thoughts, once they arrive in our mind, is well within our control. How we manage our thoughts dictates what happens in our lives and how we fit with the universe. This is certainly a critical component to the life that we are manifesting for ourselves.

I have a very dear friend that has helped me grow in all aspects of my life. His simple way of thinking about how to deal with thoughts can benefit each of us. He believes that thoughts are like fire, and the tools that he has to manage these thoughts are a can of water and a can of gas.

He puts the water to the negative thoughts as they arise, dousing them immediately. But just as importantly, he puts the gas to the positive thoughts when they show up to help them multiply.

How can we manifest more good results in our lives? Praise yourself for your positive thoughts. Let them reside in your mind. Feed them fuel until they spawn new positive thoughts.

Make sure you’ve got plenty of gas, even if the price goes to double digits! Your investment in yourself will pay handsomely in the future.

Manifesting results we want in our lives–like more wealth, better health, happier relationships, etc.–can happen in two different ways.

(1) We can simply do nothing, wait, and hope that they arrive by pure happenstance, or

(2) we can be diligent each and every day to put effort into bringing the results we want closer to us.

I don’t know about you, but I’m setting up my tent in the second camp! This is because I know that manifestation is not a mystery. Manifesting our desires, which begin as fuzzy thoughts, into our everyday reality is a process we can master.

Knowledge, by itself, produces nothing. It’s the combination of knowledge, intent, desire, and action that really starts to make things happen.

It’s like having knowledge about how to grow a garden. If you want big, healthy vegetables, you certainly must have gardening knowledge. But only when you see yourself picking ripe fresh tomatoes and enjoying them so much, will the desire move you.

The desire to fulfill your vision takes you straight to the actions of buying, planting, and watering the seeds. Once this process is complete, the vegetable garden can become a reality.
There is a technique available right now for manifesting our dream life. Here’s the step-by-step process revealed for you:

1. Determine the Ideal
Ask yourself, “in the ideal world, what would be different about my current situation” or “if I could have absolutely any outcome I wanted for this particular problem, what would that look like”. Be very specific and don’t get bogged down with you think may not be possible. Brainstorm at least 3 different answers. If you catch that little voice in the back of your head saying, “no, that’s not possible”, you must ignore it. Choose your favorite ideal.

2. Virtual-ize the Ideal
Pretend the ideal has occurred. Close you eyes and imagine that it’s about to happen, that it does happen, and that it already happened. Feel grateful that the ideal did happen, and understand how it changes your life.

Of course you know that your ideal scenario did not happen in your “real” life, but that it is working in your “virtual” life. When you can exist in both your “real” life and your “virtual” life simultaneously, you are making progress. The more consistently you can exist with one foot in both worlds, the closer they will move toward each other.

3. Realize the Ideal
As your “virtual” life gets very close to your “real” life, you will feel it so powerfully that you have no choice but to speak about it as truth. You will have no choice but to take actions toward your “virtual” life that begin to place it in your reality. You start to look forward to it so much that the joy of having your “virtual” life soaks through you.

4. Manifest the Ideal
This is the point at which your “virtual” and “real” lives merge completely.
The real trick to Step #2, Virtual-ize the Ideal, is to spend time focusing on exactly what you want. Many people are so frustrated and upset about not having what they want, that they focus on their lack. This, of course, creates the complete opposite result that we want.

There are some powerful visualization tools that can be used to imprint your “virtual” life into your subconscious. This will speed up the time it takes to move into Step #3 and to accomplish Step #4.
So be sure to catch your mind sneaking off to think about the wrong things, and pull it back into concentration on the right things. For instance, always believe:

• that you have a right to have what you want
• that you are personally worthy of anything you want
• that the world has plenty of whatever you want to go around
• that there is a higher purpose in having what you want
• that having what you want is attainable
• that you are already grateful for your future abundance
• that negative thoughts never serve you

Master the 4-step manifestation process, keep your thoughts focused on what is positive and productive, and you’ll be surprised how quickly you can manifest your dream life.

There’s a lot of information, suggestions, and tips available for successfully manifesting the wealth that you want to have in your life. There are books, articles, blog posts, movies, audio programs, podcasts, radio shows, (too many to name) that focus on money manifestation.

Why is the topic of wealth manifestation so darn popular? Could it be that as humans, we are genetically programmed to always be seeking our financial “highest and best use”? This is actually a real estate term that refers to what will generate the highest net monetary return to a property owner over a period of time.

For some properties, “highest and best use” could be a 20 story apartment building that generates lots of rental income. For other properties it could be a subdivision comprised of 100 small lots. These types of options may be extremely profitable for the property owner; but what if he or she simply wants to build a single home to live in and enjoy the surroundings and views offered there?

Our lives are similar in that we have to balance our personal “highest and best use”, with what we truly desire. Many of us are capable of working 80 hours a week at one, two, or three jobs to create more disposable income. This has become the cultural norm for many Americans. But whether this suits our ultimate life purpose and deepest desires must be carefully analyzed.

We all need money to survive and I would argue that we all need money to thrive. Money is a solution and a tool to carry us through our unique life journey.

But the new rules of wealth manifestation require that we become much more introspective about why we want wealth. I know many people who mistakenly believe that becoming super-wealthy would solve all their problems. One in particular has said to me about a friend who retired early after selling a company for many millions, “look at him, he doesn’t have a care in the world”.

If we think that wealth will bring us more peace, freedom from all worry, great health, and perfect relationships, we’re going to be sorely disappointed! Any wealthy person, who has reached a high level of self-development, will tell you that money gives you the opportunity to move your focus away from the mundane. What I mean is that when you don’t have to spend precious mental energy worrying about how to get food or pay for the roof over your head, you can focus on higher purposes. Most importantly, having money gives you the chance to make a difference in other people’s lives.

So getting clear on what money will and will not do for you is important. I realize that this can be a difficult exercise if your point-of-view is and has always been one of lack.

The new rules wealth manifestation of indicate that you must concentrate your energies on a higher purpose in order to attract riches into your life. Discover how your talents and passions can be used to solve a problem for others. Think about what you already do well that could add value to what other successful people are doing well.

Lack of money equals a lack of problem-solving. When you find a way to serve others and fulfill their needs, you can’t help but reap the rewards.

To achieve peak performance you must insure that your mind and body are functioning at the highest level possible.

This is how we define and achieve “success” as individuals. Our many differences are due to genetics, culture, personal experiences, and ambition. But we are similar in that we need care and nurturing for optimal mental, physical and emotional health. You can’t depend on others to provide the care that is so essential for your well-being—you must take responsibility to provide it to and for yourself.

Find every way possible to incorporate the following tips to achieve your personal peak performance:

1.Be Present & Listen

Practice presence and awareness in every moment of every day. The past and the future do not exist except as concepts and ideas in your mind. The only true reality is what you are experiencing right now in this precise moment. When you are present, you have the ability to listen clearly to others and to your own body, thoughts, and intuitions. Being present allows you to learn about yourself and the people, places, things, and ideas that make up the world. It’s the first step to making permanent improvements to your life.

2.Seek Help When Needed

None of us were born with all the answers to every situation or problem. If you feel “too proud” or ashamed to seek help from others, you are letting your ego get in the way of personal development. This is dangerous and potentially very stressful. As difficult as it can be to trust others, you simply can’t do everything in life by yourself. Seeking assistance from others also opens up the opportunity to form new and unexpected relationships.

3.Show Gratitude & Kindness

Successful people always remember to say “thank you” and to acknowledge those who help them. This leadership by example reinforces kind behavior as the expected standard. Giving genuine compliments makes you feel great and spreads joy to the receivers of your compliments. Express yourself honestly but remember that it’s always better to be kind than to be right.

4.Take Time to Relax

Scheduling time to do something peaceful that you enjoy is critical for mental renewal. It could be sitting quietly with a magazine, taking a walk, going fishing, writing in a journal, etc. This time is a gift that you give yourself. Without some quiet time in your life you can’t listen to your inner thoughts and feelings. This space away from the crowd allows you to evaluate, meditate, and consider where you are heading in your life.

5.Eat & Drink for Life

It is said we should “eat to live, not live to eat”. Food is essential to your health, but should not become an obsession. The food and beverages that go into your body affect you as powerfully as any drug. Consider drinking plenty of water and eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. Avoid excessive alcohol, sugars, and fats. When any particular food or beverage makes your system upset or causes you to be emotionally moody or agitated, avoid it.

6.Exercise Regularly

Getting at least a half hour of exercise 4-6 times a week should be a top priority in your life. This is as good for your mental health as it is for you physically. Exercise makes stress vanish and enhances your endorphin production, leaving you feeling rejuvenated. Consider a morning trip to the gym, taking a walk on your lunch hour, or doing lunges and squats while on a break or conference call. Be creative about ways to get physical activity into your life.

7.Get Enough Sleep

Sleep gives your mind and body the opportunity to heal itself and restore vital energy. Proper sleep also improves mental function and fat loss. You should try to get between 7-8 hours of sleep per day in a consistent sleep pattern. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid eating or exercising 2-3 hours prior to bedtime. Always settle into your sleep by allowing a half hour to quietly read, write, or listen to sleep-inducing audio.

8.Stay Positive & Focused

Allow time each day for positive reinforcement to keep you focused and motivated on manifesting your dreams and goals. This could be reading, writing, or listening to affirmations; reading or listening to inspirational materials; meditating, focusing on a vision board, or viewing a meditation video program, for example.

Summary: Discover the 8 essential tips you must master in order to achieve personal peak performance. Find every way possible to incorporate these into your daily life, and you’ll be on your way to much higher levels of success!