Did you know that if you spend a great deal of time trying to figure out how to solve a problem you are subconsciously planning to have that problem again. Think about it… there’s only one reason for having a solution to a problem, it’s so that every time you have the problem you’ve already figured out the solution.

But guess what… you won’t find a solution to the problem in your mind and here’s why.

1. If you already had the problem solved in your mind you never would’ve experienced it in the first place.

2. If by chance you caused the problem and you are now looking in your mind for an solution to the problem you’re looking in the wrong place. Simply put there’s going to be a mental conflict between the thoughts and beliefs that helped to cause the problem and figuring out how to solve the problem.

Catastrophic results usually follow “figuring it out”. I don’t mean solving math problems or computer problems and such. I am talking about problems in life.

So to summarize. If you’re trying to figure out how to solve a problem you’re planning to be prepared to have that problem again and again. Wouldn’t it be more productive to simply get rid of the problem entirely or solve it once and for all?

How you might think is that possible? Let’s see what we can do… Find a private place to do this exercise.

1. Imagine that everything in the world has stopped “press the pause button for a moment”.

2. Imagine that you are floating above it all, and see the whole situation as though it were a dramatic movie.

3. See yourself as a character in this dramatic movie. Visualize all that is making things difficult for you “the character/actor” in the drama.

4. Create many more difficulties for the “you” character as you can. Let them be unsolved, and let the “you” character be completely overwhelmed.

Now,
5. Go back to the point where you stopped everything. Create the difficulties again, and let them belong to some other character in the drama–not “you.” perhaps a co-star in the drama.

6. Invent solutions for these difficulties, coach the suffering character on what he or she should do. See them following your instructions, and watch as the difficulties are overcome.

7. Become the “you” character in the drama once more, and realize that you have just been a solver of difficulties.

8. Come back to earth from your viewing place, bringing with you the ability to change things and to solve problems and to resolve difficulties.

Here’s how this worked… You separated yourself completely from the problem, its as if a higher power took over when you were viewing the other characters problems. You were seeing objectively what they were experiencing and this gave you a clear view of their difficulties. Often when you are working to solve your own problems you are so deeply involved in it that you can’t see it objectively.

Hope you enjoy doing this exercise. I wish you the best and may your life be problem free, joyful and prosperous.

“Comments as usual are always welcome.”

Much Love,
Brendan