We are taught from youth that “seeing is believing” or that we must see tangible proof before being convinced of something. However this is just one of many backward paradigms our society clings to.

The truth is: what we believe first will manifest into that which we can see.

There will be times when it’s best to pay little or no attention to the things you see around you. Often you are best served to believe firmly in the truth within, so this reality can emerge into the tangible world.

What you are seeing and feeling around you in this moment is largely the result of what you thought, felt, and believed in previous moments. Thus by carefully choosing what you believe to be real, you can have a tremendous impact on the events you experience in the near future.

At first it’s not easy to place your belief in things that are in contrast with what you are seeing and touching around you. But it’s critical that you develop this skill!

You are master of your thoughts, emotions, and your beliefs. You choose the meaning of all things, and you decide what is real in your world.

Once you become adept at believing with every fiber of your mind and body in your choice of reality, you’ll consistently see these truths unfold in the tangible world. Write this on a standard index card now:

BELIEVING IS SEEING!

Place this card in your wallet, at your desk, or anywhere else you’ll see it often throughout every day. It’s important that this truth become ingrained in your unconscious mind and when it does you’ll have access to whole new levels of personal creative power.

Enjoy!

Anyone can choose to be wealthy right now, as in immediately . Read this entire post from start to finish and you’ll understand.

How many times have you seen or heard the phrase "wealth is a state of mind"? And how many times have you simply shrugged this off, or "sort of" believed it to be true?

The fact is, the reality you are living in this moment is the result of thoughts, actions, and feelings from previous moments. Therefore, the reality you’ll experience in the days ahead is the manifestation of what you are thinking, how you are feeling, and the actions you are taking (or not taking) here in this present moment.

Furthermore, wealth is really not a measure of monetary holding. Nor is your net worth figure.

Both of these things are a part of wealth, but neither is the core element. Wealth is about feeling happy, comfortable, abundant, secure, optimistic, excited, and grateful for the current state of your life .

Money is a wonderful spiritual energy but it becomes a negative force when it’s the center of much worry and anxiety. If you earn $40,000 per year and you’re wonderfully grateful for your work, your home, and all the joys your income brings then you are very wealthy indeed!

But if you are fretting the economy, constantly checking your accounts and worrying about how to get more than what you now have, you are pushing wealth away from you. And we’ve all met people with very large bank accounts who behave like this - hence my point that wealth is about more than just dollar amounts.

Being wealthy just means you feel abundant in the moment and you are aware of the fact that you deserve to prosper. From this center your actions will reflect a sincere desire to create and allow even more to come into your life.

I had a very difficult time grasping this concept. I paid lip service to it for months, but never really felt into it.

Then one day something shifted inside me. It all seemed so incredibly clear. I realized that by always wanting more from a feeling of not yet having enough I was creating a constant process of lack and poverty.

Only when I began to express true moment to moment gratitude and live each day from the place of really having and enjoying the many blessings in my life did I understand the truth about wealth .

In particular, look at the underlined statement above about really having . If you hold $1,000 in your savings account but constantly bemoan the fact that you don’t have $5,000, it’s as if you don’t have the first thousand at all… because you don’t really appreciate it!

In the above scenario, change perspective and rejoice in the fact that you have $1,000 above and beyond the money you circulate for each month’s necessities! This is the nature of wealthy thinking - it’s all about starting each day, in fact launching each thought from a positive attitude .

Some readers will have a moment of clarity as they absorb this post. Others will get a vague feel for what I’m saying, but won’t fully comprehend the magnitude. Still others will roll their eyes and say "whatever".

This amazing truth reveals itself fully when the individual is ready to understand.

To this end I wish you much prosperity and quick understanding. Also I invite you to download my free report about how to manifest money into your life starting right away.

Most of us live in a make-believe world of our thoughts and feelings, where memories and anticipations replace spontaneous participation in the moment. This may be the norm, but it’s far from natural and in order to enjoy your true potential you must wake up and embrace the now .

You have been taught that life demands constant thinking, reacting, and the furrowed brow of concerned planning. But the truth is you absolutely can let all of that go and find the unbroken peace of the present moment.

Consider where you are right now. Become fully present as you read these words; acknowledge your physical surroundings and the intuitive current that flows inside you.

How are you really feeling in this moment?

You may be surprised to find that your true feelings are not in alignment with the "mood" you are projecting to others. When you truly allow this moment to unfold without judgment and prejudice, you may also find that fatigue and pain are replaced by a sense of exhilaration.

Once you step back from your mental chatter and accept the present moment for what it truly is, it’s also entirely possible that you’ll feel more alert, calm, and empowered. In many ways you will meet a brand new person when you stop living "in your head" and center your awareness on the truth of right here and now.

The fact is most people are not living their truth, because they are not living in the real world. By this, I mean it’s common for people to dwell constantly on thoughts of the past and/or future, rather than to be centered in the immediate present.

When we reject the now in favor of imagined moments (past or future), we are in fact displacing our conscious minds from our physical bodies. In so doing we limit our abilities to clearly and accurately process and respond to present emotional and intellectual data; and we tire ourselves unnecessarily.

As a result, the person you embody in your daily life may be a pale shadow of the man or woman you truly are. And the solution is to pursue an ongoing mindfulness of the present moment.

Letting go of forced thought and mental chatter is easy. You simply embrace where you are and what you are doing and allow your senses to see, hear, touch, etc. whatever is with you in the moment. It’s quite liberating and you will instantly comprehend the simple "rightness" of this practice.

Sustaining your connection to the present moment requires diligence and commitment.

But if you truly want to live in the space of bliss, discovery, contribution, and personal power, you must embrace the truth and let go of the illusion.

By no means should your pursuit of present moment mindfulness become a chore. Rejoice in the opportunity to discover each new moment.

And when you lose your connection and sink back into thinking-awareness, refrain from scolding yourself. Simply observe yourself in the thinking state and then return your attention to the sparkle of this pristine moment.

Be sure to check out my other articles for more great insights on living in the present moment and finding your personal power through learning to live in the now .