To Receive You Must Be Open
Did You Know?, Goals, Happy December 23rd, 2010
How often have you wondered “Why am I not getting the thing I want?” Perhaps it is a promotion at work, or maybe you want to find a fulfilling life partner. Or it could be you simply would like to encounter more friendly people in your day. Whatever it is that you are searching for, this little tip may help you. You need to be receptive and open to actually receive it. Think about it. You can’t catch a ball if your glove is closed, right? If that makes you think “Aha! I never thought of that,” then read on for tips on how to open up so you can “catch” that “ball” you are seeking.
What Does It Mean to Be Open?
Simply put, being open means that you expect to get what you want. This is your mindset. In terms of getting what you want, it is just as important to believe you will get what you want as it is to take the actions to get it. If your mind and heart are closed to receiving then you will not get what you want even when it is within reach.
Let’s take the example of wanting good customer service. If you expect good service, how will you approach those situations? You may smile. You’ll speak politely. You’ll show patience. You will take the social risk of doing these things because you believe that you will receive good service. The person serving you will pick up on this and will be likely to give you better service than if your belief was a negative one. If you believed you would get bad service, you would probably show signs of anger, impatience, and frustration. The person serving you will likely respond with poor service.
No matter how subtle, what we believe affects how we approach challenges, it affects how people treat us, and ultimately it affects what we receive. Believing that good things are coming our way gives us the energy to keep trying. Being truly open to receive can facilitate wonderful changes in your life.
Of course you also need to take actions to facilitate getting what you want. These are the things that will get the ball to be thrown your way.
What Can I Do to Be More Open?
1. Know what you truly WANT. I have known many people who were really upset because they didn’t have what they wanted. When I asked them what they wanted, their answer was vague. So their results were vague. Be precise and focused in your mind so the results will be the same. For example:
VAGUE DESIRE: I want to get ahead at work.
PRECISE DESIRE: I want to be promoted to (specific job title.)
2. Know what YOU truly want. Simply put, make sure what you seek is what YOU really want and not what you think you should be going after. Really think about this one. Are you chasing what will make your parents happy, friends happy, society happy, or what will make YOU happy?
3. Believe you deserve it. Meditate on this. Is there something that is keeping you from believing this? Explore that so you can address those undercurrents of doubt that you may not even be aware of. Finally build up the strength of your belief by listing out the reasons why you do deserve it.
4. Believe you will get it. Take a few minutes 3 times a day to open your mind. Remove doubt. Remove fear of failing. You won’t lose anything if you believe. Fill your mind with visions of getting what you want. Feel it. Expect it. Don’t be in a rush for it. Know that it will come when the time is right. And smile. Smiling is your body’s way of telling your mind, “Yes, I do believe.”
5. Work to get it. Establish the steps you must take to achieve your goal. Ask yourself the right questions. Ask yourself questions like “What do I need to do to get X?” instead of asking yourself limiting questions like “Why do I never get X?” Write down the steps and take action on them. You can do it!
6. Be happy where you are today. Look for the good in your life. I know it is cliche, but how often do you stop to do it? So do it now. Count your blessings. Especially all the little small things in your life that are so often taken for granted.
Wishing that your most important dreams come true!
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December 30th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
There is some great points made and is truly inspiring! Believe in these things and your live will become full of surprises.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:33 am
Being Optimistic is the first and most important thing.. One should also have patience, be self content with what he is OR has and at the same time keep on trying to achieve his goals.
January 3rd, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Thank you Jacques! Please visit again soon!
January 4th, 2011 at 8:13 am
This is nice article. Thanks lot for the sharing
January 4th, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Hi Mary – Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting. Hope to see you again!
January 9th, 2011 at 8:56 am
I sometimes get a felling that I had it with all this attraction infromations, “I know it all” my mind say.
But thanks to simple articles like your, my mind remain open.
Thank you!
January 18th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
I think if you open up your mind and your heart and start looking for opportunities in your life then you will start seeing a lot more success. It is also important to set goals which are realistic but which help open you up to new experiences.
Thanks a lot for writing this post – one of my friends is a bit down at the moment and I emailed her the link to this article and she said it made her feel better straight away.
Peace!
January 26th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Great article. I’ll try to be more open to things from now on..
Thanx
January 26th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Great post. I myself, on the other hand really believe in karma. If you’re spreading love then that’s what you will get back in return.
January 26th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Huh, I never thought of that, that maybe some of the people in my life that whine and complain just aren’t open to having what they really want in life. I think negativity can really drive people and opportunities away from a person but I never thought of it from your perspective before. Thanks.
January 29th, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Yes… all of these are the principles behind the law of attraction. Expectation, action, gratitude, firm belief that you are going to get what you want… most of all, a clear mental picture of what you desire… know what you truly want in your life.
January 30th, 2011 at 9:51 am
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February 1st, 2011 at 5:48 am
Hi,
Thanks for such nice inspirational post while reading it i feel that there is something i have miss out in my life i will be more focus now thanks for the great post.
February 5th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
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February 10th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Having a precise desire is very key. When you know what you truly want then nothing stops you from getting it. You make some great points. Thanks
February 11th, 2011 at 7:39 am
We’ve used diaries (1970s), filofaxes (1980s), PDAs (1990s), smartphones (2000s), and now GTD (2010s) to acheive your points 1 to 5. And yet, to me, the most important is your point “Be happy where you are today”.
February 11th, 2011 at 7:47 am
It can’t be more true… but as usual it is simple decide to behave this way, but really hard to go on doing
February 11th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
I’m just amazed that I read everything I found looking for something that I caught my attention these flower colors and just see and feel a happy, congratulations on this spectacular article.
you a psychologist?
February 12th, 2011 at 8:51 am
thank you for sharing the information about the way to be open.. nice article..
February 13th, 2011 at 4:21 am
This post is definitely enlightening!
Thanks! This is a great help!
February 13th, 2011 at 4:31 am
It is really worth it to read your articles and visit your blog. I always learn something that is very much inspiring.
A lot of thanks from the Philippines!
February 28th, 2011 at 11:24 am
Hello. Your topic here is interesting and made me think of myself. There were times I’m expecting things to happen and most of them failed. I admit that I didn’t gave my best to make it happen. Or probably didn’t do anything at all. I liked “Work To Get It” and “Be Happy Where You Are Today”, these really inspire me. Thanks for sharing.
March 10th, 2011 at 10:13 am
Very insightful, thank you.
March 18th, 2011 at 6:54 am
Really great post…I love how you differentiated between a VAGUE DESIRE and a PRECISE ONE.
“VAGUE DESIRE: I want to get ahead at work.
PRECISE DESIRE: I want to be promoted to (specific job title.)”
Because of our conditioning, we find it hard to be clear on what we really want out of life, thus making it difficult to be open.
March 22nd, 2011 at 1:07 am
Agree with be happy where you are today!
I really enjoyed the reading the post!. Keep up the good job on your site! Thanks for sharing! Bookmark for future reference!
March 28th, 2011 at 5:37 am
you know, this is such a happy post. it’s so true, so to the point, and I shall print the 6 points and hang them above my desk for a while. just for focus.
thank you!
April 1st, 2011 at 1:58 am
I believe this. This is something like the law of attraction from secret. It inspire me every time when i thankful.
April 5th, 2011 at 1:09 am
This is a great article! You speak a lot of truth. These tips are great for any goal from financial success to weight loss. Thanks!
April 12th, 2011 at 7:12 am
Some great advice and positivity here, thank you!
April 15th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Its a nice article and explains with logically why you receive what you want.
April 19th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
This is such valuable advice. I love the idea that we can change our minds and change our lives. With life being so stressful and uncertain it’s nice to see that there are those who still care enough to take the time to write a lovely article like this to make the rest of us stop even for a moment and smell the roses. Thank you for sharing these important and positive concepts I’ll use them all.
April 20th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Knowing what YOU TRULY want, I feel is one of the hardest decisions for a person to make. I do agree that once you know what it is you have to believe that you can achieve it, without dreams people have no hope.
April 29th, 2011 at 12:48 am
Your article is so inspiring… I want to be optimistic on all things that is why I am going to follow your ideas and hopefully handle things the right way… Cheers!
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May 11th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Your article is so inspiring… I want to be optimistic on all things that is why I am going to follow your ideas and hopefully handle things the right way… Cheers!
May 25th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Life is sometimes to full. When we open our life to greater possibilities we receive more. Kudos to you for sharing this.
May 26th, 2011 at 2:23 am
hello, post bracing. a time when so many people out there who experience stress because they do not get what they expect, this paper makes us more able to accept what we have today while still trying to get the best.
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May 30th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
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June 1st, 2011 at 6:47 pm
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June 10th, 2011 at 10:56 am
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June 24th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
This is nice article. If we wish to receive, we must first give to others. The more we give, the more we will receive.
If you’re someone who doesn’t have the financial means to give a lot, don’t freak and start thinking you’re doomed for the rest of your life.
Regards,
Susan
June 26th, 2011 at 2:58 am
Very true! You only get from life what you are willing to put in and you can only receive if you open your heart and mind. I have 61 years experience on this planet and a positive attitude is a must to survive and be reasonably happy.
JP Adams.
June 27th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Follow the three R’s:
- Respect for self,
- Respect for others and
- Responsibility for all your actions.
An interesting article – thanks for sharing.
June 28th, 2011 at 2:58 am
Thanks….Your post inspired me. Personally i thought i am a unlucky guy. Because in most situations i never receive the thing what i am worth.
After reading your post, i understand my problem. I always start anything with negative point of view.
June 28th, 2011 at 8:39 am
Thanks for this article. Like the close up picture by the way.
June 29th, 2011 at 8:12 am
Beautiful picture and nice article.
July 5th, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Fully … is very important to be specific, otherwise we become like waves fanned from one place to another, unable to make decisions themselves,
Work hard for our goals, and very little that is what we have achieved we consider it a great success!!..
July 6th, 2011 at 3:23 am
Pictures are really beautiful, also very good article written, you have given me great inspiration, thank you!
July 13th, 2011 at 7:07 am
Thanks Jacky! All the best to you!
July 13th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Thanks for this article.Really useful.
July 15th, 2011 at 11:30 am
Nice article, I agree with you, to receive you must be open. I also think if we wish to receive, we must first give to others. Thanks for writing this, your article is so inspiring.
My best regards,
Juan
July 16th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Very nice style of writing! I hope it’ll be continued more and more
Thx for it!
July 18th, 2011 at 10:17 am
Good point Juan! Thanks!
July 21st, 2011 at 11:33 am
Liked your article, the part about being open is so true and don’t just give to receive but give just for the sake of giving.
On a side note, I appreciate the photo with the article as I am a photographer myself. Nice image there.
Thanks for this article and all the best.
July 24th, 2011 at 9:56 am
The most important is to be happy where you are…
July 28th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
to receive you must be open
great headline
Thanks you . I will bookmark your website
August 10th, 2011 at 4:41 am
Thank you for this photo and article!
August 14th, 2011 at 8:03 pm
@Rose – thanks for the encouragement via sharing your comment!!
August 16th, 2011 at 2:41 am
Wow…I like your blog design and also your style of writing!!! Your post is so inspiring!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful post with us!!!
August 18th, 2011 at 8:01 am
cool stuff, kind reminds me of ‘Get what you give’ . I also heard a saying once that was ‘what goes around comes around’.
My name is earla karma time lol. Nice site.
peace. Jon
August 19th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Just to expand on No.6 about being happy where you are today is also to not worry about decisions in the past. I like to think that past decisions were made with the best knowledge and intentions at that time. We never have had hindsight and never will.
Loved this post, thanks!
August 22nd, 2011 at 6:45 am
Thank you. A very nice article. This article was very useful for me.
August 26th, 2011 at 3:44 am
Very useful and knowledgeable post here.Thanks for Share.
August 29th, 2011 at 4:57 am
The most important thing is to have patience, be self content with what he is OR has and at the same time keep on trying to achieve his goals
August 31st, 2011 at 8:22 pm
Thanks Michelle!
September 8th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Some great advice and positivity here, thank you!
September 9th, 2011 at 5:42 am
Cheers for this Article.Instead of asking yourself questions like why do I never get X? someone would rather ask themselves how do I get X..? write down necessary steps and then take action.
September 12th, 2011 at 6:49 am
Where were you since years ?Why didn’t i found you before?Its really amazing to read this blog.I found myself filled with more zeal to do task and achieve what i dreamt of .thanks and keep posting
September 13th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
Thanks for the really inspiring post.Like Danny it takes me back to what was taught in ‘The Secret’but perfectly put together in just 6 points.
Counting our blessings is a great place to start, we just don’t do this enough.
September 20th, 2011 at 3:46 am
This is so true. Its all about self belief and taking a risk. Without taking that risk how will you know!
September 21st, 2011 at 1:55 pm
@Corinne – thank you for your kind words!
September 22nd, 2011 at 5:48 am
Gracias por el artículo
September 26th, 2011 at 10:29 am
@Russel – I like it!
November 11th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
WONDERFUL BLOG SITE. BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS. THIS POST GREAT.
November 12th, 2011 at 10:38 am
Thank you Ann!!! Love your site and your artwork!! Wow!!
January 3rd, 2012 at 11:48 am
Liked your article, the part about being open is so true and don’t just give to receive but give just for the sake of giving.