THOUGHTS ARE THINGS. (In other words Feelings become things.)

I woke up this morning looking forward to the rising of the sun…in Africa that seems to be a daily gift. This adds another smile on my amazed face. Another day, one more gift, an extra reason to be thankful.

A great man once said “Thoughts are Things”. And powerful things at that, when mixed with definiteness of purpose, a burning desire and persistence.

Having said that, I look back in my life and search for occurrences that can witness to this.
Three years ago, many people inspired me but not many touched and changed my life like Inspirational and Motivational teachers. I was fascinated by what they taught and wrote. Not only did they give hope, they helped people think and act differently in their day to day life.
I hoped, prayed and dreamed to be part of these people too.

I had a burning desire to become one of them. It was definite; I wanted to work with them. When the desire or impulse of thought first flashed into my mind. I was in no position to act on it. Difficulties of fear stood in my way. I didn’t know where to start from, I didn’t have the experience, and I had no certificate or diploma to help. These difficulties discourage a majority of men from making any attempt to carry out the desire. But this was not any ordinary desire for me!

I presented my prayer to God. Kneeling like an ordinary human. There was something from the bottom of my heart that was real and I was determined to make a difference.

It is said that “When a person really desires a thing so deeply, and is willing to stake his or her entire future on a single turn of the wheel in order to get it, they are sure to win.

At this time I had no experience but a single thought that counted. I made up my mind to stand until I succeeded.

Nothing happened in the first few months but my mind had a Definite Major Purpose. The desire was intensifying day by day. Psychologists have correctly said that, “When one is truly ready for a thing, it puts in its Appearance.”
It is also said that, “When a Student is Ready, the Teacher Appears.” I was ready; moreover I was determined to remain ready until I got that which I was seeking. I was created for a reason and I will accomplish this end even if it takes the remainder of my life. For the first time in life, I meant what I said.

What a different story PEOPLE would have to tell if only they would ADOPT a DEFINITE PURPOSE and stand by that purpose until it became a CONSUMING OBSESSION!
What if we all had a bulldog determination like Napoleon Hill calls it.

Bulldog determination: is Persistence ready to mow down all opposition and bring the opportunity we are seeking.