Impossible is Nothing
Julia Belova

Translator Anna Zabrodina

© Julia Belova, 2021

© Anna Zabrodina, translation, 2021

ISBN 978-5-0055-2685-4

Created with Ridero smart publishing system

Believe in the impossible

and the incredible comes

true!

You’re young and you’re absolutely sure that you control your destiny, right? Or are you still searching for yourself? Would you like to know how this world really works and what it takes to make your dreams come true?

This book will totally change your perception of life and help you recognize yourself as the center of your own reality. You can become really happy and start living to the fullest a life so vivid that you could have hardly imagined before.

Once you’ve read it, you’ll see how to reach your goals in the face of any circumstances. You will finally find out what your real dreams are and learn to avoid any obstacle on your way. You are about to discover the secrets of making your most special dreams come true, find your own destiny. You’ll see that IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING

This book is for teenagers, as well as for their parents. It’s for those who long to learn the art of making dreams come true.

Introduction
Impossible is nothing

Everything impressive around us

was someone’s dream at first.

There’s no such class at school as “Dreams come true” or “Nothing’s impossible”. But deep inside we know and we believe that everything’s possible and our dreams will definitely come true. Our lives are full of ups and downs, and it’s often so hard to find one’s place. Sometimes we’re in such a rush that we’re not willing to pause and think about our true place in this world or what our dreams are.

Hello, my dream! I know that you live inside of me and I crave for the day when I take you by the hand and let you lead me. Show me the way to meet you. Is there really nothing impossible?

Everyone has a dream but not everyone can reveal it to strangers. Some dream of a family, a good health, a car, a career or a big dog, others are just happy and want it to last forever.

Dreams play a very important part in life. A dream acts as a vector which gives one a direction in life.

Everyone needs a dream. It’s the starting point for all great discoveries and inventions, it’s the driving force of any development. That’s how we create our future, develop our skills, discover our talents and make sure we are capable of everything.

There’s no need to be afraid of your dreams no matter how old you are: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or much older. Having a dream is innately powerful because it acts like a magnet that pulls all the necessary circumstances towards you. All you have to do is try to make it work.

This book will tell you that nothing’s impossible, reveal the secret power of your mind, and you’ll discover an amazing world inside of you. You’ll find out that you’re the one who creates your own life with the power of your mind. As your wishes start coming true, you’ll realize the importance of dreaming.

This book is going to become a miracle-working guide for your journey named “Life”. I’m sure that once you’ve read it, you’ll want to get back to it over and over again. It will prove to you that you are capable of at least a little miracle every day.

You’ll discover how to dream properly! You’ll learn to make the first steps towards your dreams and to surmount all the obstacles, which, in fact, exist only in your mind, you’ll see.

I’ll show you simple methods of getting what you want, and you’ll experience the feeling of your dream coming true. It’s all hidden within you, you are in control of your own life.

There’s power inside of you that you’ve never felt before and it waits to be awakened. You’ll learn to reach for the stars, to challenge yourself! And you’ll succeed and gain confidence.

Your dreams need no approval.

No shortcuts!

You must deserve your dream!

Do what you feel is necessary for that!

This book is my invitation to a wonderland, where every dream comes true!

Oh my dream, you are incredible!

I’m so grateful I’ve got you!

I believe in you!

I’m sure you will come true…

I promise…

And very soon…

Dedication to Sophia

I had to acquire my own experience in life before writing this book.

I followed the same steps I’ve described in this book.

And I’m still on my way…

I’m grateful to you, my child.

I’m grateful for my gift.

And I’ll be forever grateful.

You happened to become the greatest of all gifts given to me by the universe, my dearest Sophia.

Thank you, my sweet girl, for choosing me to be your mother, for the clearly conveyed lessons I had to learn, and for leading me to my true destiny.

I thank you, my miracle, for your love and your words, wise beyond your years. I’ve known you for just 12 years, but you’ve become my whole universe. Thank you for the courage you are demonstrating every day, following me on this path.

You prove to me that the word “impossible” exists only before one is born.

I dedicate this book of endless opportunities to you, Sophia.

I’m sure you know the way to handle it.

Just believe in yourself and keep in mind that impossible is nothing, my dear. Miracles do happen.

Live, love and be happy!

Dear Reader

I’m happy you’ve picked this book to read. I love you unconditionally and thank you for your appreciation of my creation.

I’d like to make myself clear on certain things concerning this writing.

I address my daughter Sophia through this text. She’s almost a teenager, and while I’m writing this, she has just turned 12 years old. And she’s absolutely amazing. But I didn’t mean to write this book only for her! It’s for all the kids in the world. I wrote this book with so much love for all of you. This writing is the most precious gift I could give amidst this huge information flow. It’s about the most valuable aspects of life.

I tried to convey this important information in a clear and simple language.

A wellspring of knowledge and techniques is right in front of you! All you have to do is to learn and apply them to make all your dreams come true. It only takes a wish and a wave of a magic wand!

But first I want you to believe that impossible is nothing!

Let’s consider that every word of this book is written by someone one who truly cares about you. I want you to read it earnestly and lovingly.

Every page will reveal a world of boundless opportunities to you.

You are about to learn:

to be conscious; to feel special;

to set goals, make wishes that will fill your life with happiness and love;

to pursue your dream with the help of your own will-power;

to discover the sea of infinite riches of the Universe sufficient for all;

to feel true beauty of your life full of opportunities;

to alter your perception of life, people around you and the world in general;

to understand that nothing is impossible in the world, boundaries are set only by your own perception!

You really need to know all of this! Because you deserve to live the life of your dreams! And you are totally entitled to it!

Chapter 1
You Are Perfect

My child…

If you ever wonder when this story began… I’d tell you it began right from the moment of your birth.

It happened to become a true miracle for me and for the whole family.

You became special the moment you took your first breath.

You’ve chosen the best day, just the right spot on the map and the perfect parents for yourself. Your body, appearance, life conditions are the best for you.

Your special star rose on the day of your birth and lit up your newborn body. You are unique and full of light, love, kindness and strength, just like that star.

Everyone has a star. Each of us had chosen it long before we were born, but we all forget about it the moment we come to this world. Every person has their own mission, their own destiny. Some are talented in IT and others are all into creativity, some fulfill their potential as parents and others become skilled turners at their lathes. We all are different!

But each of us is a genius, it cannot be otherwise. Everyone’s gifted, and revealing our talents is our mission.

Time flew by as you grew older. And the older you got, the more questions you asked. The little baby turned into a beautiful girl. Now it’s time to start a journey that will show you the way to your own uniqueness and talents. I’ll do my best to always be there for you and answer all your questions.

Are you ready to travel to a wonderland, where all dreams come true? Would you like to know what kind of talents and powers you were born with?

Of course, you do.

My dear, you have got everything to become absolutely happy.

Let the journey begin!

We’re about to visit a gorgeous place. Desolate old pavements and blooming fragrant rosebushes are warmed by the first rays of the rising sun.

A beautiful place in the south of France. So tiny in our great universe…

Welcome! A wonderful, unforgettable, fun day awaits us! We’re about to dive into scents, landscapes and tales of Old Provence.

A tiny cozy town named Sault is going to be the first stop of our delightful journey.

Take my hand and I’ll show you the beauty and perfection of nature. Time flows by slowly in this marvelous part of the universe. The air is filled with scents of blooming flowers and the sound of distant calling birds. The famous artist Van Gogh worked on his outstanding priceless canvases inspired by the beauty of local nature.

Take a look at the lavender fields! They’re gorgeous! Time seems to come to a sudden standstill while you’re admiring them and suddenly there’s just me and you. Freeze for a second, let the nature whisper to you. What do you hear it say?

– Have the courage to love and accept yourself just as you are.

– You are a miracle.

– You are love and light.

– You have all the potential to be strong and capable of anything.

– A world of kindness and happiness is hidden inside of you.

This fabulous place impresses with its sights, it reminds you of your own genius and perfection.

All the beauty of nature is enclosed within yourself. All you can see here is right inside of you.

There are so many different people in the world! Color of eyes, complexion, length of hair, shape of nose, family welfare – so many criteria for judgment.

But you are not what others think of you! You are so much more than that! Remember this!

Even I do not allow myself to judge you, even though I’m your mother! Never did so. So, don’t let any kind of judgment influence your self-esteem. You can listen to what people say, help them and take care about them, but stick to your own opinion of yourself and about everything around you.

It really doesn’t matter who you are, where you live and what way you choose in life. It doesn’t matter whether “good” or “bad” actions of yours prevail right now.

Understanding yourself, feeling who you are, listening to your heart is all that matters.

And you’ll definitely find yourself no matter what way you choose further on. It’s your way, after all, it’s unique, just as you are.

LET YOURSELF BE THE PERSON YOU ARE!

Every single life in this world matters, regardless of whom it belongs to: a human, an insect or a plant. Every being is charged with energy of life and perfection.

Provence lavender is a symbol of local history. This unique plant is of impeccable beauty and value. Some admire its beauty, some appreciate the plant for its benefits but few see the perfection of lavender.

Seeing one’s own beauty and perfection might take a whole lifetime. But some people are born feeling perfect.

It’s never too late to learn that you’re special.

You’re love. You’re genius and the best version of yourself.

Love yourself, as you are the true miracle of this universe.

Loving yourself is key. It’s the first step on the way to your dreams. You can afford to have all you wish only if you truly love yourself.

Lack of understanding of your true value leads to dashed hopes and disappointment.

And now, while enjoying the stunning views of the Provence, feeling absolutely happy, can you admit you dream of becoming someone absolutely incredible, smart and talented? May be even of changing the world, why not? You have the right to that and here’s why:

– you’re a genius;

– you’re talented;

– you’re unique;

– you’re perfect;

– you’re incredible;

– you’re one of a kind!

Your life is just like a canvas. You have got the brush to create it, inspired by the power of mind! Your mind is the moving force that leads to revealing your talents and discovering your genius. It leads to your dreams!

Let’s go on and visit beautiful Mont Ventoux with Vaucluse spring located right at its feet. The peak of the mountain reveals an incredible view of Provence. But we should get moving before the sun sets.

Once there was a tree growing on top of Mont Ventoux. It was hideously crooked and small. All the other trees around were tall and beautiful. So the little ugly tree was jealous of them and dreamt of becoming gorgeous one day, too. But it wasn’t meant to happen as its roots were holding it above a deep crack in the mountains, hostile cold wind roving through its branches. The sun warmed it only at the break of dawn and would soon hide behind the cliff rushing to warm the other trees that grew down the slope. The little tree was desperate, it cursed its fate for having no chance of growing into a big and beautiful one.

The crooked path to the head of the river Sorgue, hidden among the cliffs, was paved with pale limestone. The water was of a peculiar emerald shade. The spring was hidden inside the grotto under the cliff.

Once, at the break of dawn, glancing down at the gorgeous valley the little tree realized that life wasn’t all that bad: the most delightful view was right in front of it! No other tree on the slope could catch even a tiny glimpse of the splendid landscape and the beautiful waterfall cascading down the giant rocks.

The tree simply wouldn’t have survived above the crack without its crooked trunk and the strong branches. The plant was so unique in its grace and its proper place!

This place charms with its extraordinary, almost surreal beauty. The power of nature is impressive! It is still a mystery how exactly the water makes its way to the source of the river.

According to an old legend, a fairy nymph is guarding the lake. Every spring she casts seven precious stones out of the rock to rise the water in the lake.

Every single thing in this world is perfect and unique! Trees, lakes, rivers, countless beautiful corners of the great universe!

This means each of us is unique, each of us is the one and only! But everyone is unique in one’s own way.

My sweet girl, it would be wrong to consider everyone else to be brilliant and neglect your own genius. Why would you want to be like someone else and not yourself? Do you feel like others are more talented that you are?

Wasting your life comparing yourself with others is so silly!

Let’s go down to the lake to admire the magnificence of nature. The lake is strikingly beautiful, incomparable to any other on earth.

Take a look at your reflection in its waters.

Now tell me if you know someone else on this planet with a pretty nose exactly like yours, the same expressive eyes you have got and this sweet smile of yours. All of it is very special, isn’t it? Or do you happen to know someone looking exactly like you? I don’t think so.

You are unique and you already deserve all the love.

Say, “I love myself! I love myself so much just because I exist! And I’m very special!”

Always say that to yourself! Never forget that! And never doubt a word of it.

Imagine that you’re surrounded with love and care right here, at this very moment. You are loved by me and everyone dear to you. You’re absolutely happy, and you deserve the love you are given!

It doesn’t matter what circumstances you are born to and live in now. What really matters is what you think of yourself.

There will always be people who praise you and those who criticize. When you hear different opinions about yourself, you tend to divide your character into “positive” and “negative” traits. It always happens this way. Don’t waste your time struggling against it, proving anything. It doesn’t make any sense anyway.

All you can do is accept the two different ways of perception of you by others. Because that is exactly how it is with everyone! We all have both “light” and “dark” sides. This way of evaluation is quite conventional, of course. Everything in this world possesses its “dark” and “light” sides, these two are inseparable. The most evident examples are day and night, summer and winter, the sun and the moon, warm and cold, and so on. What would our life be without them? They exist as parts of our wonderful world. We shouldn’t divide these pairs because we won’t be able to appreciate the benefits of daylight without the darkness of the night. It’s clear, isn’t it?

You can spend your whole life struggling with yourself. But it’s so much easier to accept the way you are instead.

These “dark” and “light” sides of your character make you so special. It’s so important to discover the talents you were born with!

How much do you really love yourself? Loving yourself has nothing to do with narcissism or arrogance. Considering yourself superior is egotism, not love. These are totally different notions.

Loving yourself starts with the notion of your existence, here and now, in this very moment. I love myself just for the fact that I exist, I’m here, not for possessing something others lack. Those who despise others considering them undeserving of love just because they lack something, show themselves weak, dependent and diffident.

Only accepting yourself with all your “flaws” you learn the most important lesson in life: you’re flawless, you’re unique. Loving oneself means realizing we are all one. We’re all here both to learn and to teach. Those who are capable of loving themselves can’t hurt or humiliate others. Hurting someone harms you more. The universe is indivisible and endless. You’re a part of it.

Don’t take in the whole world as a threat or a constant struggle, or endless competition. You are the best version of yourself no matter what anyone else thinks! The sooner you learn and accept it, the faster paper airplanes, with your dreams written on them, will fly into space!

You don’t have to prove you deserve my love. My love for you is endless! You don’t have to make any choices just to make me happy. I’ll always support you. I don’t expect you to become better! I love you unconditionally. And I do wish for you to be the person you are, to feel true love for yourself and follow your own path. Let your heart and your destiny choose this path for you. You are the inception!

Your beauty meets no rivals in this world
As all true beauty of this world YOU hold!
Your soul, reflecting everyone you’ve known,
Just like a quilt of parts of us is sewn.
And all this beauty: fields of rye,
The woods, the rivers and the sky
Are parts of you and that’s the reason why
They catch your eye.
Are weariness and anguish all you see?
Or do you feast your eyes upon the skies?
Each drop of rain reflects your pretty face,
And love is all around and inside us!

Julia Belova

(Translated by Anna Zabrodina)

And there’s love for yourself inside of you. It’s a priority. You came here with this love and you pass away with it, all the same. It’s the part of you that loves you, no matter what.

Listen to your heart if you doubt my words. Your heart never lies!

There’s still more of the picturesque Provence with its lavender fields to see. We’re about to visit a gorgeous castle garlanded with orchards.

Local architecture is inspiring in its beauty and elegance. The twisted paths lead to gigantic Cedars of Lebanon. The castle walls keep memories and numerous stories of local potentates and townsfolk. Centuries-old trees, as if wrapping us up in their embrace and whispering, suggesting we pause and reflect upon ourselves as parts of something meaningful.

Some folks still remember legends about this place. There’s one I especially adore.

Once upon a time, a very wealthy Marquis lived here. He had two daughters. The elder daughter was a stunning beauty with golden curls and graceful figure. Her younger sister was nothing like her: she possessed neither looks nor grace. The Marquis was so proud of his elder daughter, but he kept the younger one to the shadows.

One day, the Marquis was visited by two young heirs of mighty sovereigns. One of them greeted the Marquis, announcing, “Good day! I come looking for a bride.”

“Well, that’s delightful! What are you waiting for? Come on in!” invited the Marquis.

“Thank you for your hospitality,” replied the men. They admired the beauty of the magnificent interior of the castle as they entered the hall.

“Let me introduce you to my elder daughter,” the Marquis said.

“Oh, no,” one of the young men suddenly objected. “Will you be so kind to introduce us to your younger daughter instead? I have heard a lot of flattering words about the beauty of your elder daughter. And nothing of the younger! I’d like to meet her.”

The Marquis gave the youngsters an astonished look, exclaiming, “What a surprise!”

“I offer you a bounty of one million diamonds for her,” proclaimed the noble heir.

“What in the world? You offer me one million diamonds for my YOUNGER daughter. But I’d be happy to give you my elder daughter for this generous offer! Would you like to reconsider?” the Marquis’s confusion was evident, but he couldn’t help it.

“I ask for the hand of your younger daughter. Please, introduce me to her!” insisted the young man.

A very modest and unattractive girl entered the hall, looking frightened.

“Will you marry me?” proposed the youngster.

“Yes, I will,” whispered the girl, bewildered.

The Marquis received the diamonds. The groom and the bride left immediately. The groom’s friend disapproved of such a choice. Taking an unattractive and taciturn girl for a wife didn’t make sense to him. But the groom didn’t utter a word in defense, he was guided by his heart.

Five years passed, and the friend called upon the couple, uninvited. Approaching their house, he noticed a beautiful girl, her endless chestnut brown hair fell graciously on her shoulders. Her lovely smile seemed the most delightful of all things in the world. He stopped.

“Who are you, beautiful stranger?” he asked, amazed.

“Don’t you recognize me?” she gave him one of her loveliest smiles.

“I’m sorry, I really don’t…”

“I’m your best friend’s wife, we’ve met before.”

“How’s that possible?” he stared in disbelief. “You seemed plain to me when I first met you,” he said, embarrassed.

“I don’t blame you. The day when you and my husband arrived at my father’s castle, I finally realized that I was worth a million diamonds. I’m really one of a kind. And there’s no one prettier than me. I’m unique.”

Doesn’t it seem strange to you that so many people in the world are unsatisfied with their looks? They always criticize themselves. Some are obsessed with food, others are poisoning themselves with cigarettes, drugs, alcohol. There are those who undergo painful and dangerous plastic surgeries. All this only testifies lack of love for oneself. People don’t accept themselves. Don’t you ever let your fears and doubts take over you, my love!

There’s always genius within each of us.

Treat yourself to something extra special every now and then. Make yourself happy. Enjoy life. Be grateful for every single day, you every little success.

It’s as easy as that.

Always say, “I did so well today,” (and mention all that you’ve done during the day), or praise yourself, saying things like, “I’m a wonderful person,” or, “I love myself more and more every day,” or, “The world around me is safe and beautiful,” or, “My life is full of love and happiness.”

Choose one day of the week when you do everything that makes you feel the most wonderful and successful person. Spend it just as you wish! Feel the love! Feel absolutely happy! Take a walk in a park, for instance, or watch your favorite movie. It doesn’t matter exactly what you do, but it has to be a day totally devoted to yourself. Make a point of telling yourself how awesome and special you are. Wake up with a feeling that you are loved. Open your eyes and say to yourself, “I love you! You are the best.” Memorize this feeling of love.

Now, say these simple phrases to yourself and repeat daily:

I’m special.

I love myself.

I’m beautiful.

I’m wonderful.

I’m perfect.

I have got all it takes to achieve my goals.

I possess the power of love and kindness.

I’m talented.

I appreciate myself.

I’m gifted.

I’m a genius.

I live right here and now.

I’m the best version of myself, no matter what anyone says.

I let myself be the person I am.

Our bodies are like temples of inner strength. It’s extremely important to keep them healthy. And LOVING YOUR BODY is key!

I ask you to treat your body with love:

1. Follow a comfortable waking and sleeping schedule.

2. Love your own body.

3. Take good care of it. It is your source of pleasure and happiness.

4. Develop the following good habits:

– spend time outdoors just breathing fresh air, enjoying the beauty of nature;

– love yourself and others sincerely, don’t criticize or judge anyone;

– don’t evaluate everything that happens around you, just watch;

– do physical exercise, it’s good for you, especially swimming;

– drink enough pure water;

– eat healthy food;

– set goals for the upcoming week, month, year, and, most importantly, your whole life;

– take care of the environment around you;

– keep a diary;

– smile and laugh as often as you can;

– always say “yes” to yourself!

5. Remember that your body is a gift that is going to serve you all your long and happy life.

It was a long journey, and it’s getting dark now. Lavender fields deserve to be announced the Eighth Wonder of The World, seeing them at least once in your life is a must! The colors are changing from purple to dark pink in the rays of setting sun. I suppose, you’re hungry! We’ll stop by a cozy nice place for dinner in the nearby village. Banon cheese, fresh bread and the delicious ratatouille will make a splendid dinner.

As we wait for our food, let me say a few words about it. Please, always try to choose healthy food, avoid excessive sugar, preservatives, artificial flavors. They harm your body. Curiously enough, we’re trapped by our own poor food habits as we love to eat junk food.

I am an accountant by profession. It means I know a lot about commerce. Business doesn’t necessarily care about the benefit of mankind, trust me, honey. A huge profit comes from selling us junk food. Should I still buy you a soda or the snacks you ask for, even if I know they’re bad for you? Should I thus harm the person I love? Does it make sense to you?

So don’t be trapped by your poor food habits and impulses. Don’t help those who earn money selling junk food. Please, make sure to eat more fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Take care of yourself, because nobody can do it better than you! Read all the nutrition facts carefully while grocery shopping, your meals are your own responsibility! You’re old enough to manage this and take care of your health!

Tell yourself now and repeat every day:

I’m absolutely healthy.

My body makes me happy.

I eat healthy food.

I take care of my health and it makes me feel good.

I love my body and the way I look.

I love the way I am.

My body is perfect.

My body is my best friend.

Every cell of my body is healthy.

I love the person I am and encourage myself in every way I can.

Your body is your best friend for life, no doubt. Accept the way you are and the way you look. Every cell of your body belongs to you, it is all yours! You had chosen this body before you were born, respect this choice. Your self-confidence is your way to success!

One day you’ll see that you’re the best, and you don’t have to impress anyone else. You don’t have to be liked by everyone, but you do have to be loved by yourself here and now, this very moment, with all your weaknesses and merits, all your ups and downs. You’ve got all you need because you’ve got yourself! And yes, you ARE the best.

Never complain about lack of time -you’ve got plenty of it! It’s a matter of setting your priorities. Always make time to praise, learn and accept yourself.

Love starts with you. Don’t associate yourself with just a body, you’re more than just flesh and bones. You are the creator. You create your own life and your reality every single day. Only you have the power to do it.

Only you know how special you are, mind that. You possess enormous potential you might have never felt before. Loving yourself is a sort of a miracle. Let this miracle happen to you first. Accept yourself as part of this love, and let it fill your soul. You’re in front of a door to your genius and talents. And love is the key!

Make this first step. I’d like to help you, if you let me. Don’t stop loving yourself, no matter what. Always praise yourself. Don’t criticize, humiliate, curse, judge and mistreat yourself. Every new day brings opportunities to love and accept yourself more. Think of the world you live in only as of a world of happiness and joy. That’s a way to your destiny!

Don’t let anyone influence your self-esteem. Encourage yourself despite what people say. You’re never alone because you’ve got YOURSELF and a great world inside you. You possess virtue and vice just like everyone else! So it’s no use considering what people say about you since no one is flawless.

Your sense of humor is a powerful weapon against all critics. Jokes and laughter help getting rid of any insult. It’s good for your health, too. Learn to keep your spirits high, to smile even when someone makes jokes about you. Because you are so much more than just a body.

Love yourself despite all your flaws! We all make mistakes. It’s the way we learn. Learning requires a lot of time and attention. Don’t judge yourself if you fail as it’s part of your life experience. Life is impossible without failures and mistakes.

This wonderful day is over. The next amazing location and new exciting discoveries await us tomorrow. Exploring the world we discover ourselves.

The first step towards your dreams is LOVE FOR YOURSELF!

Love is the energy that cures!

Love is the most precious thing in life!

YOU are love in itself!

It’s OK if you stumble and fall making your first step. Get up, shake the dust off your knees, think what you could have done differently and try again. Keep trying until you succeed.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step!

Chapter 2
The Power of Your Mind

“Don’t be afraid of your God – be afraid of yourself.

You are the creator of your own troubles and joy.

Heaven and hell are in your own soul.”

Sylvain Marechal

One of the top secrets of your life is that YOU can rule your own life and your body with THE POWER OF YOUR MIND.

What is a thought? Many people still search for answers to this intricate question. Some consider a thought to be an act of mind. Others suppose it’s a sensory image produced by one’s mind. Also, a thought is something expressed by a sound, a phrase or a pronounced message.

Let’s consider a thought as something in your mind at this very moment.

“Thinking means nothing but talking and listening to oneself.”

E. Kant

You might have wondered what exactly rules this world pulling the invisible strings of millions of human lives.

Our minds do that. I know it probably sounds weird to you. Thought is incipient action. Our mind makes us act the way we think, say what’s on our minds. Our minds are enormously powerful.

If you desire to become a success, then you need to start with the basis. And that is your own mind.

Our journey continues in a very cozy place named Foros. It is buried in abundant verdure of exotic plants. Picturesque ponds are interconnected by numerous little waterfalls. The local air, water and nature are salubrious. It’s the best place for any start, and it’s perfect for studying the process of generating thoughts.

Let’s try to feel as one with this breathtaking scenery. Look, there is Fedor Shalyapin’s favorite arbor! Let’s take a seat inside and relax a bit, admiring the amazing view. Now, listen and try to understand all the new information I’ve got for you.

How many thoughts are there in your head? There’s a whole lot, isn’t there? The millions of images your life consists of have been created in your mind. Each small thought matters, to say nothing of the whole rows of thoughts! 65 thoughts are born in your mind every second: they are little fragments of thoughts and the deep, profound ones.

Every thought possesses great power, despite its size. It imprints on your subconscious mind. With the help of all these imprints your mind creates your own reality.

Let us call our thoughts seeds, soon you’ll see why. Take a look around. What do you see? Almost two hundred kinds of exotic plants grow here: palms, fir-trees, magnolias among them. There’s also a forest further up, which had appeared long before this park did. Most of these plants sprung from small seeds. Seeds absorb water and begin to swell as they get into soil. This uptake nourishes the bud and it sprouts. The amount of water required for this process differs from one plant to another. For example, magnolia seeds need more water than gerbera seeds do. Just imagine millions of plants sprout from just one little seed! Flowers, vegetables, fruit and gigantic trees grow the same way.

Thoughts are just like seeds planted in a bed of rich soil of your mind.

Once in your mind, the seeds start to feed on your energy, which is like water for plants. It enables even a tiny thought to sprout and flourish, and one day turn it into a big tree.

Plants grow everywhere: in forests, in fields, in hot deserts, on top of mountains, even in the Arctic! And despite their quantity, every one of them remains unique.

We’re surrounded by gorgeous azaleas and magnolias, marvelous roses, fragrant fir-trees and pine-trees.

They are all different: beautiful and unattractive, poisonous and harmless, strong and weak. There are also plants that grow where nothing seems to be able to survive.

And every plant has its own time to bloom. Tulips choose early spring and mums prefer autumn which keeps the garden beautifully blooming and delightfully fragrant almost all year round.

Lovely flowers and sharp thorns, dangerous predator plants and the exquisite Japanese cherry trees grow from tiny little seeds. Your thoughts are just like these seeds. And someday they will all become your harvest eventually.

Some seeds grow into beautiful flowers, others become dangerous-looking thorns. As you sow so shall you reap.

Poor harvest follows every time you plant bad, evil seeds of thought. But if you sow thoughts of joy, goodwill and happiness, you reap a glorious harvest!

Every seed requires time to grow. So, if you enjoy your life now, acting or thinking bad, that doesn’t mean it’s going to last long. It always takes time for any seed to sprout and flourish. It takes more than one day for flowers to bloom or for tomatoes to turn ripe. Everything happens in due time

You’ll see your plants flourish in a while. And they will totally correspond to the seeds you’ve sowed. If you sow anger, envy, violence, then get ready to reap them.

It becomes obvious and simple once you get the idea of seeds and plants, doesn’t it?

The power of intention and thought can be seen easily if we turn to history. Those who had sowed seeds of destruction, were always at war struggling for power and wealth, making innocent people suffer. Chaos and wars were their harvest. There were also outstanding social figures, who gave people hope, faith and love, like Jesus and Buddha. You can find plenty of information on this topic if you search for it.

When your mind works correctly, when the thoughts deposited in your mind are constructive and peaceful, then they will bring harmony, kindness and wisdom. If one plants melons, one gets melons.

Your thoughts brought you into your present conditions. Good news is that your today’s thoughts and decisions determine your future!

You control 100% of your thoughts and all your decision making. So if you want to make a change in your life and make your dreams come true, you must change the way you think today, starting right now.

It’s fantastic, isn’t it?

Let’s go down to the ponds, listen to the whispering of the waterfalls and enjoy the birds singing among the trees. You know, while pondering over the power of thoughts, I remembered the most important moments of my life. I used to judge people all the time. See the gardener cutting the bushes? Do you think he is happy? I think he is. Because he’s doing something he loves. He loves plants, likes taking care of them: cutting, watering, fertilizing. The gardener literally feels his plants taking care of them just like his own children.

Just look at him, look at all the beautiful trees and flowers surrounding him! He also deserves credit for their beauty as he has put his thoughts into them! Those were thoughts of love, care, kindness and happiness. And now these delightful flowers bring so much joy to us. This place is perfect, isn’t it?

Some people are happy and some are not, some love themselves, their businesses, their lives, and some don’t. I used to call those who didn’t enjoy themselves “loosers”, and there were also “the rich”, “the healthy”, “the sick” and so on. There were few people I approved of. Then I thought of the difference between the lives of all those people and my own life.

It took me a long time to realize that my whole life depended on my attitude towards it. All my experiences, events, conditions and acts are produced by my mind in reaction to my own thoughts.

Imagine that you have many friends, and you all enjoy riding bicycles and hanging out together. You all make fun of a boy next door, whose bike looks unhip. You keep picking on him because you think he’s not as cool as you are. But it’s only your point of view! Why would anyone decide he could judge a person just for being different? He is special in so many ways, just like you are! After all, your bikes can also seem unhip to someone else.

Our thoughts are what make us so special. Thoughts are transformed into decisions followed by actions. That’s the way it works. Each of us is one of a kind!

You are singularly responsible for your life, your health, your success at school and in future career, your relationship with family and friends, my dear. It all depends on you! I’m just trying to help you to find your way and your destiny, to discover your talents.

All your experiences and the conditions you are in, good and bad ones, have been produced by your own mind in reaction to your thoughts. You may say that not everything depends on you because you’ve got parents, society, religion, conditions of life you can’t change. But I don’t want you to feel a victim of any circumstances you can’t influence. Because your mind is so much more powerful than you know. I want you to focus on the power you hold.

If you dislike something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Your behavior is nothing but the cause and the consequence of your thoughts.

Remember, your thought is like a sunflower seed which becomes a flower bearing hundreds of seeds. One seed produces hundreds!

Your thoughts determine your life.

Starting today, ask yourself the following questions every evening. Write them down in your diary or notepad to have them at hand anytime:

What was my day like? Was there anything I could improve?

What thoughts of mine could cause this?

What can I do now to change the result I’m not happy with?

What is my life going to be like in 2,5,10,30,50 years?

Did I hurt anyone today? Did I make anyone happy?

Did I help anyone today?

What was my self-esteem like today?

Did I do anything good for myself today?

What makes me special?

Would I want to have a friend like myself?

Do I make decisions independently?

What thoughts have crossed my mind today?

Do I approve of myself?

Take your time to think over and write down the answers. Nothing compares to work on self-improvement. It’s so essential that you take charge of your thoughts!

Your thoughts and words possess great power. Mind what you think and say.

We do learn to write and speak correctly at school, it is a part of compulsory curriculum, but that’s not what I mean. Unfortunately, there’s no such class as “The Power of Thoughts and Words”. What could it be about? It could help you to master your mighty mind.

Everything you say represents your thoughts, even if it’s just a small phrase.

Take a look at the greenery around us: it’s endless! Let’s walk along the picturesque ivy-wreathed archway. Ivy clings to the walls, fences and trunks of trees using its strong creeping roots. This plant is known to struggle for its own life so hard that it can destroy the weaker plants around it. It won’t give up. There’s no such notion as self-destruction for an ivy. It’s all different when it comes to people! We destroy ourselves in so many ways! Destructive thoughts, words, deeds lead to pain, desperation, envy, hatred and even illnesses! People prefer to think, see and hear only what they prefer.

My dear child, listen carefully to everything you say. Say only good words talking only about good things. This way your life is sure to be filled only with happy events. Your words express your attitude towards life, the world you live in and people around you. But they can also tell a lot about yourself! Think before you say something. Learn to use the power of words wisely.

If you’ve got a little time before going to bed, then I recommend you devote it to your thoughts. You can change your whole life in just one night.

Adopt the new way of thinking about your future achievements.

Tune your mind in to success.

Pay no attention to what people say about it. Let them think what they like, set yourself free of any expectations. It would be wonderful to show them how powerful every mind is, by setting your own example. Use positive thinking and demonstrate your positive attitude!

Failures and mistakes exist only in your mind. So change it! Always try to find new opportunities dealing with every obstacle. That’s how you learn and gain positive life experience.

You can’t become healthy believing you’re sick. You need to start thinking “healthy” thoughts, then you are sure to get well easily and quickly.

What could possibly give more power to your thoughts? Your emotions! I suppose you’ve seen people act when led by emotions: dying of shame, flushing with anger, miserable in grief or beaming with happiness and love.

Positive thoughts and emotions produce great results. Your thoughts have to correspond to your words and deeds in order to make your seeds of thought grow into big, strong trees. You need to put all your positive emotions in thinking about your goal. Imagine what it would be like if all your dreams came true.

If you are sick, sow a seed of health and picture yourself in ten years absolutely healthy, riding a bike with your friends, for instance. Try to evoke all the happy emotions you can associate getting well with: laugh, rejoice, squeal with excitement! Try to feel healthy and happy about it.

Sow a seed of friendship and love, if you had a fight with someone you care about. Imagine yourself hugging your friend or someone you love. Feel all the love you have got towards this person!

That’s how it works!

I hope now you’ll try to think of only good things like health, happiness, support, comfort, help, friendship and love, won’t you?

But what are you going to do with all the negative thoughts? Seems like it’s impossible to cast them away, they always come back. I want to give you some advice on dealing with them.

Advice #1. Do only good things

Think of all the good stuff you can do for other people, for animals, for nature and the whole world around you. A whole lot of them! You can start with something small as every small thing matters, remember.

Try to think positive and do something good every single day, it’s not that hard. You only gain by making someone’s life happier. Even a kind word makes so much difference! You do remember the great power of words, don’t you? Start with your family. Do you hug them a lot? Do you take good care of them or thank them for taking care of you? Do you ever smile to them and say how much you love them? Do it! Make a cup of tea for your mom, smile to a crying child, call your friend and ask how he’s doing. Helping others is so easy!

People hurt others because they feel unhappy. They often lack love and joy. Life is already full of tough moments and hardships, why complicate it? Be the light that leads the way and gives comfort.

Don’t be demanding, don’t expect anything from anyone. Be ready to be the first one to share, to help. This way you become much happier, within and without.

Once upon a time an old sage revealed one of the main laws of life to his son.

“There’s a struggle going on within every person which is similar to two wolves fighting,” said the old man, “The first wolf represents evil: jealousy, regret, egotism, ambitions, lies, hatred, anger, fear, irritation, laziness. The second wolf stands for peace, love, hope, truth, faith, joy, friendship, happiness, sincerity.”

His little son was deeply moved by his father’s words.

“Which wolf wins in the end?” the boy asked.

The old man smiled and said, “It’s always the one you feed.”

You need to form your own attitude towards everything around you. Which wolf are you going to feed? What seeds are you going to sow and then reap later on?

Advice #2. Don’t harm yourself

All your evil thoughts and deeds harm you more than anyone else, remember!

They leave deep imprints on your mind. They are to blame for all your misfortunes. Thoughts are incipient actions.

You’ll gain control over your own thoughts, if you keep in mind this simple rule. Why would you want to act against yourself?

In case of doubt, take your time, count to three, relax. Then make your decision and act.

This piece of advice is especially helpful if you are under pressure, being criticized or offended. Don’t behave like the one who insults you. Don’t show any aggression, because it is a seed of anger. Everyone has to deal with his own aggression or violence and all the consequences eventually. So take it easy. Listen and count to three. The best remedy is… gratitude, believe it or not!

When a situation like this unfolds, keep in mind, that the one who is trying to hurt you is thus planting his own garden. It seems a trifle, but moments like this determine our future! A seed of aggression can grow into a huge tree of offence and criticism.

Once a man found himself in heaven. He noted that all the people wandering about seemed kind, happy and joyful. He liked what he saw.

“May I have a look at hell, too?” he asked the angel.

“Ok, follow me.”

As they arrived, the man noticed that hell looked exactly the same as heaven did, except, people seemed angry, irritated, unhappy.

“But it looks exactly like heaven! Why is everyone so glum and upset?” he asked.

“Because they all think heaven is better,” replied the angel.

Make sure to appreciate what you’ve got, don’t crave for something you haven’t.

Advice #3. Make up your mind to always do good things, say only good words and think only positive

Of course, it’s easier said than done.

But anger and bad temper are usually useless in achieving goals. On the contrary, they distract and cause stress.

Bad things happen anyway, such is life. They evoke hatred and cause pain, sadness, disappointment. They make us say awful things and behave the way we later regret. We don’t like the people we become in such situations, do we?

Everyone is different. We don’t feel the same way about common notions, such as good and evil, right and wrong, mine and yours, sympathy and antipathy. Each of us possesses a unique inner world. Let no one influence your own.

Believe in the power of your mind and words. Don’t mix up someone’s ideas and notions with your own. Don’t try to follow anyone’s tastes. Be the master of your own mind. It doesn’t mean you’ve got to promote your opinion and make everyone share your ideas. Of course, you might meet like-minded people, who hold the same views. Those who don’t are of no importance to you.

There’s one more important thing I want to share. If you do something bad, and it bothers you, use an “antidote”: do something good to make up for it. But it works only if your intentions are truly kind and sincere. The impact of your positive action has to match, in degree, the bad one you’ve committed. You have to compensate in order to protect yourself from the destructive influence of your mistake, do you get it?

If you don’t regret what you’ve done and it doesn’t bother you, then so be it.

If you make a mistake, you correct it.

If you do something wrong and feel fine about it, then let it be.

If you’re not sure about how any deed makes you feel, then ask your heart, it never lies. Or you could also ask someone you trust.

It’s your life and your own lessons to learn.

It’s going to be your unique experience of the world and of yourself to gain.

Two friends once met. They used to fight and argue all the time. This time the elder friend hit the younger. The younger one took offence and left. “Today I lost my friend forever,” he wrote down in his notebook that day.

The elder friend couldn’t do without his younger pal, he was sorry and asked for forgiveness. They went swimming to the pond nearby together. The younger boy started drowning while diving, he was not a good swimmer. His friend saved him. When the poor lad felt better, he came back to the pond and carved in the rock, “My friend saved my life!”

“Why haven’t you put these words down in your notebook?” asked the elder friend.

“It’s simple. I make a note only if someone hurts me. But I make a carving if I am grateful. Notes won’t live forever, they can be easily burnt, too. But it’s not the same for stone carving! Many people see it, so do I. And every time I see it, I feel grateful to you once again.”

Good thoughts make your life happy, while bad thoughts turn you miserable.

It’s up to you to cut out bad thoughts, and live on happily with only good thoughts, deeds and words.

It’s time for you to learn the power of thoughts you hold!

Scientists unanimously insist that our thoughts possess energy. This energy can be perceived physically by most sensitive people. So, that means our thought is some sort of physical matter. Everything consists of energy, so do our thoughts! The power of thoughts is capable of changing our lives

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