Looking over the thousands of responses to my recent poll, I was so glad to see a large number of respondents picking the last option - that their belief systems are positive in every single way.
But if you were one of the people who picked that option, I must ask you a question:
Do you truly KNOW that all your beliefs systems are completely positive?
There's an important reason I'm asking this. Many people tend to mistake true knowing with mere knowledge of the right answer, and this can be a potentially damaging fallacy if left unchecked.
Let me explain. Having the knowledge that you should possess completely positive belief systems, and reaffirming this knowledge with a positive affirmation is an important first step.
But without the next step, it remains incomplete.
And this next step is knowing. Knowing from the deepest depths of your spiritual and emotional self, that you have developed perfectly positive belief systems in every aspect of your life.
And this, I dare say, is a feat that less than 1% of the world's population can admit to having accomplished.
So can you now see the difference between knowledge and knowing?
- Knowledge is an intellectual process that comes from acquiring information
- Knowing is a spiritual/emotional process that comes from true experience
And so the burning question here is, how do you reach the higher level of knowing?
The answer can be found in the incredible story of Liz Murray, a young homeless woman who overcame all odds and earned herself a spot in Harvard. Please watch this video before you continue reading:
Were you able to find the answer? Here it is...
Since she was a child, Liz had been unconsciously modeling the behaviour and beliefs of her parents. This is why by the time she ended up homeless, she was weighed down by multiple negative beliefs like insecurity, inadequacy and unworthiness--beliefs that kept her tied to her predicament.
But then, after the passing of her mother, something in Liz changed.
Instead of seeing herself as inadequate, she began to consider herself just as worthy and capable of the successful people around her. This small yet critical perception shift empowered Liz to consciously align herself with the beliefs and actions of the person she aspired to be, which in this case was a Harvard student.
It should be clear to you by now. The key to knowing that you have replaced negative beliefs with positive beliefs in every aspect of your life is conscious modeling - the act of actively emulating and identifying with your chosen role models, so that you may claim their success as your own.
Believe me - if Liz can do it, you can.
I'll get back to you with more on conscious modeling soon.
My name is Burt Goldman. I’m one of those “lucky people” who discovered a secret early in life. For the last 50 years, I have been traveling the world and meeting and studying spiritual masters from every inch of our planet. Now, at the age of 82, I'm ready to share with the world what I have learned. I started this blog to be able to share with you my most valuable teachings and insights I have gained over the past few decades. Here, you'll find plenty of valuable information on meditation, energy healing, spirituality, and my latest revelation, Quantum Jumping. I look forward to connecting with you and I sincerely hope you enjoy being a part of this blog.
I live in Belgrade where 5 days ago died one of the living Saint Patriarch Paul...
I can identify with this tenacity of purpose. Furthermore, I met this foster youth, who had gone through some 13 foster homes. And with little time left for high school, she called on me to be her mentor. After graduating from High School; I drove her to College for enrollment. She later became a tutor, graduated with honors from this 2-year college! Was accepted by some four first class 4-year colleges. She went on to UC Berkeley; Graduated Phi Beta Kappa!
Now accepted at several Law Schools, from which she'll choose!
There's nothing like the undaunting Spirit of Intestinal Fortitude!
She had a Vision; Endorsed the four-Ps of: Purpose; Picture; Plan; Participation; A lifelong Compass for Many!
Hurrah! for the undaunted Spirit!
If she was able to get through high school in 2 years, then she must of had a fair amount of academic intelligence to begin with. I am not the sharpest tack in the box. I was always put in the slow group's in school and that's because I have a hard time understanding. My comprehension levels are very low, and I have problems with remembering what I have learned. When I go to recall it...it's just not there, it's like I never learned it in the first place. I would give anything to be smart, but it doesn't matter how much I study my brain just won't hold on to it. What do you do in a case like that? It's hard to live up to your potential when your brain refuses to work.
My IQ is nil, and my self confidence is nil, and right now my future look's to be pretty nil as well. I'm 59 and have been trying all of my life to make something out of my self. I want to know what is wrong with my brain that it won't work like other people's. I'm so frustrated.
Blue Skies,
Sandy
I also sometimes consider a thought which is close to the comment of IIana.
However, I think that conscious modeling is origin-like and it is uncanny.
That is, isn't there any subjective and individual side? When I am caught by "tedium", and when losing "gentleness" further, the following "thoughts" appears.
"Isn't it deceived well?"
"The hope is not taken into consideration from the start."
And coming to the next are various guesses and delusion.
If it comes so far, energy will be extracted by generalities, such as "exhaustion of resources", "supply rule", and "a survival fight", and my heart will separate from the direction of selection of the first attitude.
I had the following viewpoint.
"It collapses" is the same in "Its footing is regained."
That is, it is that called the polarity of the difference in the grade of the same "attitude."
You know I have to agree with the writer Sherri on some things not all--but the thing I agree with her is--I was homeless for 4 years and I am still going through a process. I raised my children by myself and I worked . I also attended a short stint in college. To make a long story short I went through a lot so I could see why Sherri is upset. Unlike some other homeless people I had an upper hand though I've always thought differently now that my children are grown I have come to realize that I was doing a lot of what Burt Goldman shares for a number of years. I realize I can go so much further as result now so I do think that it's do-able. So many people work against the tide if they would think differntly and not fight with the tide but rather flow it will be so much easier.
Thank God Liz is fine. She already win.
Will? Mind is conscious and subconscious. What is the subconscious charge? If the energy of mind is charged with something, can one expect the opposite? Like Titanic going straight on the way, the power of going may be stronger as that of will. In such a case, the transformation of the subconscious charge of mind may be important to achieve goals. When one says power of will he may be joking. The transformation of subconscious energy may be so important as to right one's path by will. One thousand lives to you good Mr. Goldman. Humankind need you.
PS the reason it is materialism based is that the upper clasS never considers a lack of rent money a factor, only ATTITUDE. The reason they never consider lack of money a factor is because it is not a reality in their universe. So it doesn't even cross their mind. They are seeing the world only through their own experience, therefore have a blind slant. They give themselves credit for everything they ever accomplished, whereas the truth shows most everyone who makes it has a lot of help from family,some agency, some people who care about them, fate,etc. Even Paramahansa had help ... his FATHER paid for his passage to the US in 1920. Otherwise we might not even know his name. Mother Teresa said LACK OF LOVE is the cause of homelessness. THANK GOD SHE TOLD THE TRUTH.
I have watched this twice and there is not one word about where she lived after that first night on the subway. Some foster parent or relative or someone helped her have a place to live, I think we can suppose. You honestly think she could have finished high school without a place to live? Honestly I am going to stop this subscription. I have a degree with a B average and since I had to go on social security for back problems I also have been homeless simply because there is no relative or anyone to help me. I am a vet too and have been homeless for 5 years. I have lost everything except the will to live. This kind of upper class belief that anyone can do anything if they just put their mind to it only goes so far. If your whole family turns their back on you and their is no place you can afford to rent, it goes on indefinately. I am so sick of people thinking homeless people could be ok if they would just get it together. You have no idea what it is like. I had to overcome many obstacles to finish college over 14 years part time while even being a single mom. Don't tell me that I don't have enough persistance. I really hate this model that people can just pull themselves up by the bootstraps. That allows the upper class to stop caring. To blame the victim. And NO I don't have a drug or alcohol problem. I was an award winning writer in college. RENT COSTS MONEY and THAT IS ALL. I can't wait to leave this country and live somewhere else. This is nothing but MATERIALISM based, saying she took care of it herself. NOTHING about WHERE she lived while finishing high school. NOTHING. SOMEONE HELPED HER.
Bravo Liz!
William ;I think most people through the emotion of wanting concentrate their energy more on why they want and so there's a leakage of power right from the outset.
To manifest you have to aim all energy into knowing what you want and why already; so that you can live the outcome.This is done through visualizing your end result exactly how you wish it to be,that plugs all those earlier holes up.
How just occurs naturally. your job done correctly will erase any doubt once the path is taken...that is faith and also builds the finish.
In truth their is no time like the present. Your faith at the end has to be as it is in the start so that thetie span is linked in one moment by you.
If things are difficult I'd say your getting caught up in the ways and hows and haven't quite evolved your energies past them yet.
The right road, feels right.
Be very exact in what you visualize as your end result, The universe doesnt have a sense of humour and where gaps are left, these can be filled with your other energies (that can arise from your deepest fears).
Continually give thanks for all you have been lead through and all you have and also for anything you want before that something arrives and guess what? (Its comming anyway)
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Burt,
What is the best affirmation for me to do for doing $120,000 sales turnover per month, every month. What should I chant to myself? Can you pls reply to my email ASAP.
Thks, Liz ps Your tips are great, feels good when I do the tapping, but so far nothing happens yet.
Interesting...
I mean, it was pretty amazing the success Liz had in all these areas of life. Heck it was almost (if not) perfect timing!
All though, I have been through that (not being homeless but basically living in poverty) and I still don't know the difference.
Knowledge changes always. Some times (usually) millions of systems can accomplish the same exact goal. There are more then 2 ways to skin a cat like the people in Texas say.
But there is still an amazing amount of variation between how you permanently learn a fact or a piece of knowledge.
Like, one, when there is a fact.
Say, you can learn eating every day, 3 times a day can be a very successful way to live.
Many people do it, heck if you do it right your health can be fantastic. But then you might learn eating 5 times a day in small meals can be a great way to live also. Same with the other way it's fantastic if you do it right! Then on an other level, the monks in China and many people eat specific foods and it's very great. Some eat like very little and are still very healthy.
There are literally millions of ways to eat.
There are literally millions of ways to do anything!
So how do you just adopt a single concept? I mean, go through millions of try's? Seriously isn't knowing, realizing the true and positive way that works the best with your self?
So, if you can learn a single concept, KNOW a single concept beyond just knowledge... There is a deeper and more difficult problem.
How do you do that with everything, seriously go through millions of processes just to find the right one?
That I am sure is the root cause that prevents many from really knowing.
So, when you find a way to flow with knowing (to make the million choice march as I call it) FAST, let me know!
Otherwise it will just be a ton of knowledge until otherwise.
Great post though, nice food for thought.
Never too late .the chances are there .Its up to you to seek what you desire to be or want .determination ,perserviarence action.....marios
Anthony Robbins also says " it you are going to learn anything, learn from the best"
Everyone of us has a "yes I can" It is sometimes deep within, but it is there.
The mind is a powerful tool! When you are walking across a 20 foot bed of hot coals, barefooted, focused in your mind. Filtering out all the clutter. And at the end, you relize "you can do anything".
gret content...
What Liz did is remarkable, stupendous, even extraordinary given her circumstances. It's almost as if her mother's spirit reached out from beyond and gave her the direction she needed. Unfortunately, not many who go through tough childhoods have this perseverance stamina. Even if they try and try and go for professional help, they often remain damaged, something deep inside seems to hold them back. This story is great for anyone struggling at the moment. All the answers lie within. Connecting to them is the hardest part. Bravo to Liz!
Burt,
Thank you for being the leader and breaking the trail.
We can all change just 1 degree and make a better life. All we have to do is choose to do it.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS REMINDERS, IT KEEPS ME ON MY FEET.
The Sanskrit word for "to know" means "to go through".
I always remember that when I "think" I know something. I ask myself, "Really? Have you gone through that?"
Thanks again Burt for another valuable article.
Hi Burt,
i have a question about the belief system? Do you know methods to test if a belief has changed, after the execution of exercises to change that belief??
I tried to practice with the affirmations in alpha level to change some beliefs, but i don't know how to verify the results.
In my point of view the energy test to verify a belief is good if i test another person but not as self check method.
Thanks
I will pass this on to my grandchildren, thank you.
This will definitly boost confidence level of anyone and motivates to reach the goal of his existance on this golden earth.
Thank you for the communication
The will definitly boost confidence level of anyone and motivates to reach the goal of his existance on this golden earth.
Thank you for the communication
Of Course we do realize that No one acept this young woman in the vedio had anything to do with her success acept her. Actually having her on this sight is a discrase. Trying to make money off someone elses success is the lowest. That would be just below trying to become rich off experiance recieved from Source, God or what ever it is called now.
And when it comes right down to it there is actually nothing here to learn that you do not already know.
So Breathe deeply and BE. no one elses knowledge will actually work for you and all the rest is hipe.
Not negative simply a fact.
shin
I had a similar story s Liz when I was growing up in foster care and I ended up with scholorship too to Georgetown. I even became a lawyer. However, I dont feel that succesful as a lawyer b/c I encountered a lot of envy and was conflicted about being a mom or having a career.
I even met a guy who did not like my career or men who triedto bring me down. I don't know what happened but a part of me seemed like it died when I realizedthat people envied my so-call succes and Iwas meeting guys who did not really care for it.
Its this conflict in me of either being happily married with children or being lonely and succesful that keeps me stuch with just being an ok lawyer stuck in temping as a lawyer and going around in circles with bad relationships.
I do want to give up at times, but a voice in me says its just a test. I think its b/c I'm older and the people around me are not as supportive. I wish I had more really good freinds.
People seem to love to help teens ,but, as an adult they think you don't need nurturing. Anyway, I'm glad for this blog b/c it helps me to reflect on my goals and its feels like at least a few people are on the wave length of achieving thier highest dreams.
such a great post burt..it's like my life on screen with my girls [4]...but my daughter just had a baby doing drugs an we [the other sisters an me] chose to take care of him[richie] in hopes that my daughter will stop doing drugs ..she also has 2 other boys..so she's abandoned her boys for her drug which she's done since 13 years old..now 29yrs old...it's so sad cause their is no way she will stick with a program to clean up..so now we have to compound an pray for our love energies be here for the extra work to be done..an my other girls have their kids too...with no daddys to help out[bad choices in men]....just a great story blog that proves more how much your program of NOT GIVING UP..an SWITCHING TO POSITIVE THOUGHTS..which reprograms our ACTIONS TO SUCCESS...even just to stay SANE...which is my story cause i gave birth to them an try to help them with the way the dang influencing world we have to deter us from staying on track to become something..an love ourself..to be all powerful SUPER WOMAN OR MAN...YUR GREAT BURT ...JOSI***
Burt:
I really appreciate you, you have a talent for pointing out what should be obvious to all, but sometimes is not. I, like most, look forward to your emails, and I too would benefit from knowing more about your experience with Yogananda.
God bless you Burt.
I have been stydying meditation based on the teachings of Jose Silva for two years now and recently your site wss also revealed to me. From the smallest things, I awake seconds before my alarm goes off in the morning, to the larger things, i have nearly trippled my income in the last two years. I am amazed everyday at the true and inner power, not to mention peace of self imposed beliefs based on helping yourself by helping others.. Maybe this should be required for entry into the US Congress ?
A role model - someone who when you see them act and be inspires you to be like them - is a great thing. I found one once and have never forgotten the lessons I learned. I don't always live up to what I saw, but I try.
Liz is very remarkable I think and I love her take on perseverence - going through the place where you think you can't go on (like in the poem - If).
Great post, Burt.
wow what a inspirational story liz knew deep inside her core that the immence power of her will would lift her off the floor and up amongst the stars you truly got it baby im very very proud of you well done love robo
Burt, thank you so much for the inspiration and knowledge. I continue to listen to my Quantum Jumping discs and gain further insight with each time through the module. In regards to Wendy L. comments, I would also love to hear more about your studies with Yogananda, I think of the bagha and its application and wonder how this applies to my communing with God. I have read most all of Yogananda's writings and would like the 'knowing' of this application. Your e-mails are always a highlight of my day and gives me much to think about helping to erase negativity and beliefs from my life. Keith
Burt,
May you live a long, long life because you will need to in order to share everything you have learned so far! Thank you! You were so blessed to have studied with Yogananda too! i think your readers would love to hear more about that! I know I would.
Wendy
P.S. The Quantum Jumping is a really powerful, simple tool to use. xo
You hit my nail on the head. I have a world of knowledge but so far have not put it to best use. My life is "OK" but no where near what it could be. In an alternate universe I could have helped my cousin overcome cancer but did not. I could have earned a PhD but was not interested. On the other hand I could be dead but am still living. My challenge now is to start and continue to get "better and better" Opportunities keep knocking. I need to pick a few and run with them.
Hi Burt
I am 75 staying alone in a big house in Pune INdia,After reading your blog I started wondering how I lived through and what if I had found you earlier,but never mind .There is a saying in our language that from the time you awaken is the time your morning starts.Thanks for awaking us.God bless you.
Even here it the posts, I see a couple of people who are holding on to the past and it is keeping them from enjoying all the happiness that life has to offer. To Anne, I say kill them with kindness, it has always worked for me. It seems that people don't mind at all that I am very talented, as long as I am nice, happy and willing to pass on any knowledge that I have while working with them as a team. When the project has all of our names on it, it also has all of our combined talents within it, and it becomes something greater as a whole than the sum of its parts. Often we preconcieve the prejudices of others and in keeping our guard up, we recreate the same problems and situations that we have experienced in the past. My rule of thumb on this is, if it happens three times, it is probably me who is the problem. A few introspective moments can really help to unlock the secrets and allow us to stop the cycle and open ourselves to a better way of seeing the situation, and acting upon it. Happiness is the best revenge and also the best healer. It also draws people to us because happiness is contagious, and everyone wants to catch it. I am a much happier and more productive person since I stopped allowing those around me to control my moods. Truly, either we control our attitude or our attitude controls us. Be happy, live the dream. There is not a single person out there who can stop us from doing so without our permission.
Hi Burt,
I'm older than you and laugh at my situation. Did all you've done, but on a mini scale. Of course money wise you left me at the starting line. Only because I never went for it on the scale you have. Maybe as I get older I'll change my mind and finally go for it. Of course I've used your material, even trained with you decades past. So folks if in doubt about 'does it help or work' be assured it does. I'm for real, check me out at my blog. I don't sell anything, I'm there for the fun of it and to post information that helps others on the path of life.
thetalker dot org/
this is Tim and soon as my bro reads or sees it he will tell me ok Tim
say there Burt as soon as my best bro Kevin reads it he will tell me ok TIM
As a 50-something grad student I do know about perseverance. I also know how much I depend upon people with positive outlooks to keep me going because I find myself tired a lot. Ultimately, what keeps me going is the belief that my life can be worth something more than the pain and suffering that was my past. That said, I've got to get going and write my capstone today! namaste
Wow!!!
Burt, I have to battle negative programming in my everyday working life. You see, I'm a woman who works in IT, a field that is 99% dominated by men. They are mostly covert, but sometimes very overt with acting in ways that are meant to derail me and make me stumble. Over the years I have grown accustomed to being in a hostile environment no matter the job, or the company. It's always the same. They are nice at first until they realize that my ideas are good and I am a threat, then they become callous and mean. But, years ago I realized that I have just as much right to be there as they do. I have family to support just like they do and I have a right to use my brain to do it. It's helped me to endure the hostility, even if work is a very lonely place.
Anne
I am still waiting for a reply to the message I sent over 30 days ago. I received your cd's which are defective. How can I get them replaced? I would like to start your program in a reasonable amount of time. What say you ?
Burt, thank you once again for true inspiration - you have provided me with a large part of my own path of recovery from a devistating divorce with your teachings and stories. I am better and better, and thank you again. Please continue with your offerings of hope.
Asolutely loved the movie it gives as a chance to realise what potential is open to us, how we as spirtual beings can advance ourselves.
Thank you for pointing it out
I believe there was an actual movie on the wonderful girl and I have watched it more than once.
She beat all the odds and she is truly remarkable, She did this without hating her mother or parents too.
This is the ultimate lesson we can all learn and you can only love her for her bravery and right thinking.
hey burt,
i am an architectural designer, a very talented one, 68 years old, suffering from paralisis from a stroke that i had thirty years ago, further bothered by a trapped nerve in my neck, forcibly retired, and hating it. i want to know, whether there is any chance of obtaining from you, a scholarship,as my financial situation is pretty scarey at present. please help me, at least, please write to me, and acnoledge receipt of this letter
Burt God Bless you for all you are and do.
Burt, I am grateful and thankful to you. I came upon you and your work by chance on the web several months ago and I haven't been the same since. I am knowingly and consciously modeling myself after you. I truly believe that by emulating you I can be a successful teacher and motivator too..... Thanks a million for all you do.....See you at the top! Regards Chuck.