Hi there and welcome! It’s wonderful to have international readers from all over the world. My view is not to try to change anyone’s heart but your own. In reality, at least from a cosmic point of view, there is no such thing as “time.” But on this planet, we have “man made time” - there are 24 hours in a day and we have all become accustomed to that.

As a deaf person, I continue to get weird looks from people when they hear me speak for the first time. Years ago, I used to let that upset me but now I am amused when people react that way. The key is to come to terms and accept yourself for who you are. Once that is deeply ingrained within you, you will radiate a different kind of energy. Perhaps you’ll be more peaceful or smile more or walk with your back straight or perhaps you’ll hold your head up higher and walk in confidence.

You see, when you love and accept yourself for who you are and all your flaws, then you’ll be emanating a different kind of energy that people will pick up on. Then they’ll naturally soften their perception of you simply because you’re radiating a different sort of energy. A lot of times people, especially those who are “unaware” will not know what it is that hit them but they won’t be able to help but match your outer radiance. Does that make sense?

Let me leave you with one final thought: pray for those who have negative preconceived notions about you - bless them - love them (at a distance if you wish) and ask God/the universe/higher power (whatever that might be for you) to not only change your heart and your perceptions of others but also attract the right people to you who will love and accept you for you.

Hope that helps.

What approach do you suggest when you are hitting a wall and do not have too much time to change the person’s heart?

Your reply is appreciated.

Please keep blogging and keep inspiring all of us. Let the universe bless you.

It’s always a good feeling to show people, especially those who said you couldn’t do something, isn’t it? Often times they are naysayers because they themselves don’t think they can do it and therefore they project their fears back to you.

This story continues to be one of my most often told stories at speaking engagements.

I love the story of how you met the seamstress! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I am touched by how she had a tough time for years yet she stuck it out. That’s how I’ve experienced my life too!

Wow, your thoughts blow me away! I’m speechless. Thanks for sharing.

I have a friend who is a widowed seamstress in her late eighties. How we met is a story in itself. She was making me a briesmaid dress for a wedding that never ended up happening. Nonetheless, we share cups of tea from time-to-time and exchange life lessons. She is proud to live in her own home that is paid for. She now drives her fourth car that is paid for as well. She is one of ten children who grew up in poverty on a remote island. Being the third eldest, at age sixteen, she left this island of her own initiative to travel to the mainland to a city to make her fortune. That place became her home. She initially made fifty cents a week and sent half of it to her mom every week to help buy flour and feed the other children. This elderly friend of mine describes how she cried out of loneliness and had a tough time for years. yet she stuck it out. She worked in a brush factory for thirty years and evolved to recognize and accept her own feelings. Her life story reminds me how so many people seek relief from their challenges when it is those very challenges they require to grow. Without being confronted by challenges, we would not gain insight into logic and reasoning. We would not be introduced to the feeling of temptation to flee. As a person learns to put into words whatever feelings come to mind, especially those things about which he is most reluctant to speak, that person begins to taste the healing power of free association. It complements positive thinking.

It’s all about becoming more “aware” - it’s been like that most of my adult life, especially in the mid 90s. I stopped partying (was living in NYC at the time) and began to “wake up” out of a deep slumber. That’s when my spiritual journey came alive and various opportunities and information came to me in a natural way like the “Power of Positive Thinking” - it was perfect for that time.

Jaee:

I was traveling when I saw your incredibly powerful comment and couldn’t wait until I got back to the PC to write this to you (I was using my Blackberry when the comment notification came in).

First of all, I’m so inspired about how you “stumbled” your way through my blog and found my story about how I got promoted through the power of positive thinking and visualization. I’m so thrilled to hear that this story impacted you in life changing ways. Thank you for letting me know. It is life changing messages like this that keep me going.

Yes, you will eventually reach a point where your old way of thinking no longer exists. It takes time to reprogram your belief system and rewire your brain. The key is to first become aware, which you have evidently done, and then from there you can begin to live life consciously and take baby steps toward change.

Congratulations! You’re right - it was no accident you were led to that particular article. God and the universe leads us in mysterious ways and I’m glad you found me.

I was looking at your site and read under “Other Posts You Might Like”
and found the story in your post one that was very inspiring and got me thinking, I want to that too! Your reference to “The Power of Positve
Thinking” and the chapter “New Thoughts Can Remake You”, really rang
out at me because I have had this book for about 10 years and have
only glanced through it UNTIL I read your post. I got the book out and
read this chapter yesterday. I feel great! I am just “finding my way”
from years of simply wrong thinking but I know I’ll get there. I have your
site saved in my favorites and check it out now and then because its so
great BUT unfortunately my thinking over the last while is not what it
should be and can be and I haven’t read it in a while but something
just pulled me to it again, it was no accident.

Thank you so much.
Jaee