Prosperity Works

February 25, 2005

In this issue:

• Prosperity point: Is this sensible?
• Recommendations
• Looking for Letters!

Prosperity Point: Is This Sensible?

In Lesson Five, “The Law That Governs the Manifestation of Supply,” Charles Fillmore writes:

The sensing mind is filled with lacks and limitations; the spiritual mind knows only limitless abundance.

When I read this sentence, the word that struck me was “sensing.” I had to think about why that word caught my attention so sharply. Was it because we don’t often use the phrase “sensing mind”? No, that didn’t seem to be the reason. Then it dawned on me. “Sensing” sounded a lot like “sensible”! It’s not just our “sensing,” physical-world minds, but our “sensible” minds that are filled with lacks and limitations!

Did anyone ever tell you to “be reasonable”? What did that mean? It meant “don’t expect too much.” Or “don’t reach so high.” Or “don’t be such a dreamer.” But haven’t you noticed that the truly great things happen when we’re unreasonable? Our senses limit us to what they perceive. What we can’t hear, touch, feel, see, taste, we don’t comprehend; it doesn’t seem “sensible” to us. But that limits us, our aspirations, our lives, to what we know. If we want to reach higher, we have to access part of ourselves that goes beyond the sensible.

Our experiences are so limited compared to the vastness of the universe, and the Universal Mind. It’s almost arrogant to believe that we are capable of defining what’s possible. And it’s certainly counter-productive for most of us. It will only be when we let go of those sensible, reasonable boundaries that we allow to define us and our potential that we can become what we’re intended to become, live the way we’re intended to live.

It won’t be comfortable at first. Change never is. But “comfortable” can only keep us where we are now. Here’s a homework assignment: This week, pick something “unreasonable” that you know would get you closer to one of your most important goals. And do it. Don’t try to do it, just do it. Maybe it’s getting up early to exercise. Or doing something out of the ordinary for a loved one. Or calling a potential new customer. Whatever it is, taking that step will let the Universe know that you’re serious about your goal. And until it knows that, it can’t help you achieve it.

Makes sense, doesn’t it?

Today’s Recommendation: Think Unique Thoughts

How would you like a daily note of encouragement from the Universe? I look forward to mine every morning, thanks to TUT (Think Unique Thoughts.) Mike Dooley has created an audio program called “Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Living your Dreams” that comes with a free book. Take a look, and be sure to get to the bottom of the page to sign up for your own Notes from the Universe!

TUT is also on our Resources page, as are other excellent Web sites and books. Keep checking this page—we’re updating it regularly.

Looking for Letters!

Have a story to tell about how your Prosperity reading has affected you? Keep the Prosperity mindset alive by sharing your story. We’d like to put you on the Web site and future issues of the newsletter!

Until next time,


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