Ashlee SimmonsAsk Believe Receive
July 22nd 2008 20:19
People often ask how I sustain my happiness. "Ashlee, you're just so darn happy all the time." It's true. I am pretty even and consistent.
What is my secret? Well, the truth is that I have bad days, too. The difference between my bad day and someone else's is perception.
Everyone has days that don't feel so good. Maybe it's due to anticipation or worry about an event that is yet to happen. Maybe you are hormonal (yes, women are prone to mood swings and PMS). Or maybe you're harboring negative feelings from the past. Or maybe it's just a low energy day where it would be nice to just hang out in your jammies and eat queso and chips.
I have learned how to eradicate anticipation, worry and negative memories from my mind. I just refuse to think about them. Or if something comes up that I need to re-hash or look at, I allow myself only a brief amount of time to ponder the situation. Then I move right into action and fix it. That mostly means I decide a course of action that I need to take - and I stick with that plan.
So the difference between me and someone else who is having a bad day is that I will focus my energy upon all the activities I can do that will bear positive results. For example, if a publisher is a little slow to pay, I might consider that for a few seconds, but I then move into writing more content. I do not allow that slow payment to interrupt what I am doing. By focusing my energy on the work in front of me, I stay productive, keep busy and end up making more money!
Some of my days are low energy days. Not too many, however. I am one of those little, dynamo people who has gobs of energy. PMS? Hey, I'm a girl - that's part of it. A healthy vitamin regimen and herbal supplements along with lots of liquids and daily exercise help immensely to keep hormones at bay, however.
My happiness is not based on the people or events around me. My happiness is based upon me. Through experience, I've learned to create the life that I want. I really believe that we all are responsible for what happens to us. I also believe that if you want something, you have to ask for it. Asking is not enough, however. You then have to believe it can happen. Then be open to receiving your piece of the pie.
The Secret is where I learned about "Ask, Believe, Receive." You might be thinking: "But Ashlee, I want that new car, boyfriend, job, dress, etc." I say to you: "Then you can have it." What you need to do is make a statement to The Universe that you intend to have that new car, boyfriend, job and dress. Then you must believe that you can have those things. Believe it through every fiber of your being. Do not let negative thoughts creep into your head. Don't doubt. No matter what!
Next, be open to receiving your gifts. You will - and I promise - always get what you asked for.
Sometimes it may seem like a lot of time passes between when you ask for something and when it arrives. Don't worry about time or what we perceive as delays. Again, I promise that if you "Ask, Believe, Receive," your life will always produce exactly what you ask for.
Comments are welcome - tell us about your experiences, or ask questions. That is what Life Putty is about - creating abundance and the life that you want.
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Comment by sanityroad.com
Well written. I like the way you put this.
It reads like it is from Unity or derived from Eastern philosophies. I have no problem with either of them.
Keep up the good work and I wish you the best.
Edward Allen
Comment by Ashlee Simmons
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting. I really appreciate it. Take care and I hope to see you again soon!
Ashlee