One of the main principles in the Law of Attraction is that you must set clear, definite goals.  When telling the universe, God, or infinite mind what you want, you must be as specific as possible.  You need to visualize your goal as if you have already achieved it and be as grateful for it as if it has already materialized in your reality.

I don’t know about you, but I sometimes struggle with details.  Partly because I’m grateful for almost anything that’s better than what I already own, but also because I’m not a good material visualizer.  I can visualize myself giving a fantastic speech, appearing in front of an audience and getting a standing ovation, being on Oprah and Martha, anything to do with feelings, but to visualize the details of a car, house, or some other material object, well, I struggle. However, I have come across a few things that help me a great deal and I’d like to share those with you now.

First, realize that this is a work in progress.  It is okay to think of something you want, ask for it, then clarify later on exactly how you want it.  While this might slow down the timing of your getting what you want, isn’t it better to get it exactly the way you want it than not at all?  With a goal as big as a house, I think it’s very difficult to come up with a complete visualization in one sitting.  That’s what I used to try to do, but not anymore.  We are constantly on the leading edge of thought and want, and just because I decide today that I want a new house doesn’t mean I know exactly what style, the setting, how many rooms, the flooring style, etc.  But until I decide on those things, I will not have the house.

Second, keep a goals book.  Writing down the details as they come to you will help a great deal.  For instance, when we have a problem with something in our current house, we thank God for the experience because it shows us what we need to do to prevent the problem in our new house.  I maintain a list of these items.  Likewise, when we visit a house with a feature we love, we write that down, too.  Eventually, we’ll have it all worked out and at that point, the house will be ours.  I just know it.

Third, while it’s a great idea to look through magazines and tear out photos of what your dream house will look like, once you settle on a style, don’t keep looking.  Every time you change your mind about what you want, the universe may have to start all over in bringing your desire to you. Don’t choose anything until you’re sure it’s the one, then go to work on the specifics.  If you want 5 bedrooms in your new house, choose the furniture, wall colors, and carpeting of all five.  Pick out the kitchen cabinets.  Will the living room have a view?  This process could take a while, but each time you change your mind through your visual, you delay the process of getting what you want.  Each time you clarify a detail, you bring it closer to you.

Fourth, clear your mind with One Hour of Solitude, then sit down and write out why you want this goal.  What is the overriding purpose?  So you want five bedrooms in your new house?  Why five?  What are they going to be used for?  What would make this house perfect for you?  Why would that make a difference?  Want a beautiful garden, write that down and start tearing out pictures of beautiful garden scenes that speak to your spirit.  What would having a beautiful garden do for you?  Why do you want it, specifically.

Fifth, set a date by which you would expect to achieve the goal.  This can be a very tricky thing for a big goal like acquiring a new house.  It can also become frustrating because each time you change some detail about your request, you technically need to push the date back as well.  However, this can be very encouraging if you’ve been working on a goal for a while and have passed the deadline several times.  When you think back to when you set your first target date, were you clear about what you wanted?  Probably not since you didn’t get it.  So give yourself plenty of time to achieve the goal, and then realize that each change in desire may create a time delay in actual acquisition.  I’m not saying don’t change your mind, I’m saying that you must realize that change, instead of a clarification, may cause delays.  Just allow for that so that you don’t become discouraged.

The sixth and final tip is to reread your goals at least once a day, with three times per day being even better.  Really, the more you can keep your mind on your goals, the sooner they will materialize.  The more exact you are about what you want, the closer your infinite mind can come to fulfilling your desires.  Vague goals create vague results.  Working on the details daily will get you closer to a final picture, therefore getting your goal closer to you than if you looked at it and worked on it monthly. If you review your goals daily, you will eventually settle on the details.  There will come a point when you say to yourself, “This is it.  This is definitely what I want, and the way I want it to look/feel.”  At that point, all you have to do is believe, and receive.

Here are a few thoughts to challenge you in your goal setting.  It’s easy to think of material things that we want like a new house, car, wardrobe, etc.  But what about the things that are not quite so tangible? 

For example:

• What would your ideal workday be like? 
• What would your ideal weekend be like? 
• How would you ideally feel about each member of your family? 
• What would you do on a regular basis to enhance your spiritual growth? 
• What would your ideal body look/feel like? 
• What are the thoughts that you would ideally focus on throughout the day? 

What effect would becoming clear and definite about these things have on your life?

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