The 6 Phase Meditation Method summary

Happiness can be kind of elusive. But, you know you’ll be happy when you get the perfect job or lose those last few pounds, right? Well, that may be so, for a while at least, but unfortunately, the novelty of new experiences or newly achieved goals soon wears off, and you find yourself returning to feeling exactly as you did before. So, what’s the problem? Simply that we humans are rarely pleased. We’re always focusing on the “forward gap.” This is the space between where we are and where we want to be. We’re always looking to close this gap. But – and here’s the real crux of the matter – we’ll never close that gap. Instead, when we get close to achieving something, we quickly move on to something else, delaying happiness further. Fortunately, the author Dan Sullivan has a solution: gratitude.

Sullivan observed a “forward gap pattern” in hundreds of entrepreneurs. They were brilliant people with fabulous lifestyles, but they were unsatisfied. They were victims of “I’ll-be-happy-when” syndrome, convinced bliss was around the corner. So Dan proposed a mental flip. They should start focusing on what they have rather than what they didn’t. He encouraged them to recognize how far they’d come as people. As a result, they transformed their outlook and began living peacefully.

If you could have one superpower what would you choose? Perhaps invisibility or flight. Well, how about something more useful – the willingness to forgive? Forgiveness is often seen as a sign of weakness, but actually, it takes tremendous strength. When you’ve been wronged, it’s natural to feel anger or even hatred. It’s hard to put these feelings to one side. But dragging those negative feelings around doesn’t help anyone. You deserve to be happy. Forgiveness can help you get there.

Forgiving someone doesn’t mean that you approve of their behavior. It simply means you’ve decided to let go of your bitterness. You can’t change what happened, but you can change your attitude. Most people assume their physical acts have the most impact on their lives. But actually, it’s your thoughts and feelings that shape reality. So to improve your life, you must first change your intentions.

Do you ever let your mind wander? Perhaps you fantasize about your ideal home or a stroll along the beach while on your perfect vacation. It might feel like this is idle daydreaming, but when you do this, you engage in creative visualization, a powerful tool for achieving your goals and propelling your life forward.

When you visualize your dreams, your creative subconscious generates plans and ideas. It’s like feeding data into your brain to create a new program. This information sharpens your mind, making you sensitive to any signs or resources that might help you succeed.

Suppose you wake up on a Friday morning. You’re due at work, but after, you’ll be on vacation for the next two weeks. The day looks promising. And because of your positive attitude, everything works out. So, why can’t every day be a feel-good Friday?

It seems too much to hope for. But it isn’t!

It’s easy to forget that there’s more to life than gadgets and gizmos. The media continuously bombards us with methods and means to boost productivity but little about raising consciousness. To honor your practice, the sixth phase involves receiving a blessing from a higher power. While it’s crucial to program your mind for success, you should also be open to receiving help and support.

Being human means constantly battling the "primitive mind" and the "higher mind." Your primitive mind is isolated from the rest of the world. It’s a survival system that always looks for ways to make you feel safe. Meanwhile, your higher mind connects to something bigger than you. It recognizes the profound harmony shared by all life on Earth. Phase six is designed to help you access your higher mind. When you do this, you raise your level of consciousness and tap into a vast reservoir of courage and strength.

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This six-phase meditation method is a great place to begin your exciting self-development journey. Whether you're spiritual or not, keep meditating even if you think you've plateaued. You'll reap the benefits if you stick with it. Plus, the skills you learn will help you thrive in the face of any challenge.