Get Lost: The Secret To Thinking Outside The Box

The essence of being happily human is to be creative. Few things in life are more fulfilling than transforming something old or non-existent into something new, better, faster, less expensive, more lucrative, joyful, efficient, effective, etc. And the secret to creative power is to get lost in what you're "creating." Getting lost is necessary to finding what's new.

Why? Because you can't come up with something new, different or original using your same old thinking mind. The metaphor and cliché for this concept is "thinking outside the box." But that's a misnomer because creativity is only partially about thinking. The purpose of thinking and feeling is just to get things started, get the creative process stimulated -- not to get the answer directly. This is where you may be going astray. The answer cannot be completely thought out no matter how smart you think you are.

Outside-the-box means outside the conscious, personal, thinking mind and into the subconscious, knowing mind. That's where all the creative power and action is. That's the faculty the answers come from. That's the higher level of consciousness you want to operate on all the time to be creative all the time. This is a form of meditation, perhaps the highest form.

All your thinking mind has to do is just get out the of way and let the creative process unfold. It unfolds from the subconscious by itself to the degree your personal, thinking/feeling mind is out of the way -- your ego is out of the way! Don't try, push or stress. That's the catch: Your effort needs to be effortless for it to work.

First, think or brainstorm about the new thing you strongly desire to create. Once it's clearly in mind and you're satisfied it is, then let it go. Drop it. Detach from it. Let it incubate. Let it sink into the subconscious for advanced processing.

Finally, just be calmly and patiently receptive to the answer -- which is guaranteed to come to the degree you are persistent and convinced that it will come.

You become a creator, inventor, explorer of that which is new and different -- that which has never been produced or expressed exactly this way before. Your getting lost in uncharted, unknown territory is the great joy, thrill and adventure of creation. You were created to be a creator, and fulfilling that purpose is what the good life is all about.

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Message From the Universe: Thinking Outside the Box

"All deliberate change first comes from denying the logic that most gives you comfort.

The big ticket,

The Universe"

Think OUTSIDE the box. We all seek comfort in things that we are familiar with, such as not pursuing something because it is unknown to us. We fear that unknown, fear of an outcome that we have no ultimate control. We then complacent with what we have and not progress. WE keep doing the same thing over and over again so we avoid surprises. It might be helpful at first but you will eventually get tired of it. The same goes with insanity. You keep doing the same things over again and expecting different results. Doing the same as others will stop you from progressing and be something or someone different. Explore outside of your comfort level.

When looking at different options, you open your mind to different possibilities. What seems logic today might be looking totally illogical in a few days or month from now. Your perception of life will be different as you open your eyes to opportunities. When being stuck in a cocoon, you get familiar with your direct environment and feel no change is needed because of getting used to what is around you. Butterflies break OUT of their cocoon and go explore the world. This is what every humans should do. Explore the unknown. Yes, it is scary, unforgiving at time but if you don't try, you will never know what you are missing out. If you take calculated steps, think before you do anything, listen to that inner voice, focus on your goals and do everything it takes to make things happen and never give up, no matter what.

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Message From the Universe: Where Being Successful Is Just Another Way of Life

"Why is it that so often those who are extremely successful in virtually everything they do are so unable to see that this is the case?

Yeah, you might not be the right person to ask.

I love dragonflies,

The Universe"

Go to any entrepreneur and ask them how they reached ultimate success and they will answer with: "I worked very hard, never stopped, had a clear vision to what I wanted in life and went for it no matter what". However, if they had to explain their journey to success in a detailed manner and how they perceive their new life, they would answer you with a shrug, like it is inevitable that I would succeed. Because of the amount of hard work they put in day after day and how persistent they are to achieve greatness, they forget their difficult journey and feel like all the sacrifice they made is forgotten, as it is something in the past and to never be remembered. Suddenly, the struggles and hurdles they face no longer seem to be a part of who they are, like it is something that was inevitable to achieve success. Now, as the good times are settling in, they are finally able to enjoy their hard work and appreciate them even more. It is only through major challenges and hurdles in life that you appreciate the good times and never feel entitled to anything.

For some, wealth do not change who they are or were when they were starting through their journey of challenges and difficulties. They are still humble and do not let wealth of abundance change them in any way. They are still the same person they were in the beginning, living a normal life, without purchasing things they don't need. Just like Warren Buffet who lived in the same home in Omaha for decades and driving a regular car, or Zuckerburg still renting his home and driving his VW to work, fortune and glory is just a step towards them feeling a sense of accomplishment in their lives without the need to flaunt it as there is no reason to do so. As the world already know their worth, the desire to show what you can get but DON'T get it shows a sense of the quality of the person. It is OK to live and take advantage of what life has to give, but needing to have a 10 car garage is not essential to your happiness. Your success is because you made it happen, and working towards accomplishing greatness was based on your desire to be different, unique and thinking outside the box. This is something to be proud of.

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Message From the Universe: Give It a Try

"People, when given a chance, smile, skip, and dance.

They create, play, and laugh.

They care, share, and love.

And the ones who don't, haven't yet realized that chances are something you give yourself.

Double dare you, 

The Universe"

You do not need permission to smile, skip or dance. You just go and do it. The same goes with playing, or laughing and loving others. You don't even think about it, it just happens. So if that is the case, why not ALWAYS do it. It doesn't cost you anything right? You will feel better about yourself, more relaxed, energized and ready to tackle the world. You are in control of your own feelings, so might as well control your actions as well. I see many live in the shadow of others, afraid of shocking them with their actions. They are like walking on eggshell, start living to make others happy at the expense of making themselves miserable. You need to work on forgetting what others are asking or telling you to do and focus on what you can do for yourself, and stop looking for others approval. It is your life to live, not theirs.

Because of social media and an increase lack of privacy (done voluntarily of course), people post their whole lives on Fb, or Ig, or LinkedIn or whatever else platforms offered on the net. One of the few posts I have seen that shocked the hell out of me is when someone shares that they found a new 9 to 5 stable job with a stable salary and will get 1000 likes. But when I see someone sharing his ambition and determination to starting and launching a new great idea and working to built a great business, they received a couple of likes. I find this to be pathetic. I guess it is because many feel threatened with the person who took action and isn't walking the same path as the 97% of the population and following their dreams while others are stuck in their miserable 9 to 5 job. The one who posted landing the new stable job with stable salary is someone walking the same path as the many out there who aren't taking risk in their lives, which in retrospect, getting lots of likes. It is human nature to like what others do because they do the same as you do. However, when someone is thinking outside the box, this is when all hell break loose and the Universe is losing its stable ground. Ouch, the world is ending!

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Message From the Universe: Stopping FEAR in Its Track!

"Fear always goes away once two things are realized: First, you're a spiritual being. Second, nothing can ever be lost or taken from a spiritual being that cannot be recreated; not pride, nor money, nor love.

Phew! 

The Universe"

Come to think of it, fear should keep you on your toes and allow you to seek better and more effective way to reach your goals. Even though FEAR could just be an illusion, created by a fragment of your imagination, the fact that it feels so real and palpable at times puts us in a position where we can really ignore it, and sometime allow fear to take over and stops us from seeking new opportunities and reaching new heights. It is not uncommon to fear uncertainties because of a lack of control of events and circumstances that can possibly create moments of stress and anxiety in our mind. Crossing a path to the unknown can be mentally demanding and not many can successfully reach the other side without turning around and going back to a place they feel more comfortable in venturing. By thinking outside the box, out of your comfort zone will allow you to find new opportunities that wouldn't ever be present if you would have stayed in your little cocoon. Just like the acronym, FEAR is just a false expectation appearing real, which create a moment of stress that isn't necessary. By confronting your fears, you break down the walls that were built by yourself, and realize that there was nothing for you to worry about. As life is a journey for everyone on earth, it is important that you focus more on your spiritual self, that you create your own world from within and make sure that you do not allow any negativity coming in your world.

Just imagine this. If you had the power to built a new planet from scratch, with all the basic things you see, such as air, water, weather and all that great stuff. You then add people into this new planet, yes, humans. However, instead of allowing hatred and war, and crime and terrorism, you eliminate any possibilities of these scenarios entering your world to create a world of peace and serenity. All of what you see today, including crime and violence, terrorism and greed, was created by just a few people who wanted to bring chaos in this planet so no one really focuses on what is really going on. By doing this, it allows them to do whatever they please, extort as much money and resources as they possibly can because they know that eventually, some day in the near future, people will eventually wake up and realize the truth behind our imminent reality. All of what is going on today is a cover up for something much bigger than what you can imagine. Whatever you do from this point forward, focus on yourself primarily and become a better person for your own future. Do not spend time wondering what others are doing or how this person is making so much money and you aren't. Continue walking on your own path as NO one will be walking by your side. Look straight ahead and focus on the horizon. If you don't see it clearly, you just need to walk further until it appears. It all depends on you and how far are you willing to walk on that path. Always remember that your journey of a thousand miles always starts with the first step. So go ahead, take that step!

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