The power of inspiration, on the other hand, comes from Knowledge. It cannot be influenced. It is immune to this kind of persuasion. Even a Greater Community set of skills used against an individual strong with Knowledge would not be effective in changing their perception, their understanding or their experience. The influence would be felt, but it would be recognized as a perpetration from the outside.
Marshall Vian Summers
One particular evening while I was studying with a group of like minded friends and him at this temple, a young woman in the small crowd raised her hand. Dr. Beckwith was in the middle of a sermon on how to manifest more in your life. With great zealous enthusiasm she jumped up out of her seat and asked the following question, "So what do you do if you really, really like fresh squeezed orange juice?" (Small giggle from the rest of us) To which Dr. Beckwith responded, "Well then you go buy the fresh squeezed orange juice." She bounced back with, "But the fresh squeezed orange juice is three times more expensive than the non squeezed. And I am on a tight budget being an actress in training." Dr. Beckwith's reply has been like a gymnast, totally "sticking the landing" within me ever since! With a wild and wicked declaration said, "Well then, you better KNOW, that you KNOW, what you KNOW!" (Bursts of laughter from the crowd)
It actually took me a few years to completely understand exactly what he meant. He was casting out to us the importance of understanding that KNOWINGNESS is the most important part of our collective creative prowess. It's the state of unwavering GRATITUDE that comes from truly believing that whatever it is we have "asked for" is on its way! And so learning to be thankful for it even before you can SEE it. For seeing is NOT believing. LOL Believing FIRST is the key to unlocking the bounty of blessings that are our very birthright. See the difference.. ;0) In that very moment, he was trying to enlighten this woman to the idea it would be in her best interest to KNOW that more money was coming before buying that orange juice. As long as she completely believed that fact, than why not go ahead and get the best orange juice out there?!
And just as mastering the art of KNOWINGNESS is crucial in our growth process, so is the attainment of KNOW_LEDGE. As the old saying goes, true power comes from our repertoire of all which we KNOW. And that's why the typical millionaire reads two to three books each and every month. Yes, even after they've seemingly "done it all." ESPECIALLY after they have! For they understand what got them to that state of abundance in all its forms. It was their KNOW-LEDGE. And then putting that knowledge into daily action with complete knowingness. For the answers to all that you seek to manifest into your earthly experience lies within that simple formula! Always has been that way, and it will NEVER change. Trust! ;0)
That's why I tell all of my clients the process I will coach them through is actually quite simple. Deep. But simple. The work we do on the "inside" is very similar in vein to the work we do on the outside. With our physical bodies. It's learning to shift the energy within you from CATABOLIC (destructive) to ANABOLIC (Empowering and expansive) in nature. Presto, chango! Ta da! I'll be here till Thursday. Don't forget to tip your waitresses! LOL
Unfortunately our education system is set up in such a manner that the great majority of our "learning" happens by the time we finish college. Such a travesty, isn't it?! The secret sauce between those who thrive in life and those who simply eek out a meager survival is their KNOW-LEDGE base. You may be thinking, "Aw come on now Jeffrey! Some people were just born with a silver spoon in their mouth. That's why the rich just keep on getting richer and the poor poorer." But the reality is that during and after "The Great Depression," the true pioneers of our time were mostly self made men who acquired and developed the KNOW-LEDGE others did not. Then the few who actually put that KNOW-LEDGE into well thought out plans and daily action steps became the iconoclasts of our time! Napoleon Hill's entire life's work proved this to be true. Please read his amazing book, Think and Grow Rich, to get inspired to this truth!
Unfortunately our education system is set up in such a manner that the great majority of our "learning" happens by the time we finish college. Such a travesty, isn't it?! The secret sauce between those who thrive in life and those who simply eek out a meager survival is their KNOW-LEDGE base. You may be thinking, "Aw come on now Jeffrey! Some people were just born with a silver spoon in their mouth. That's why the rich just keep on getting richer and the poor poorer." But the reality is that during and after "The Great Depression," the true pioneers of our time were mostly self made men who acquired and developed the KNOW-LEDGE others did not. Then the few who actually put that KNOW-LEDGE into well thought out plans and daily action steps became the iconoclasts of our time! Napoleon Hill's entire life's work proved this to be true. Please read his amazing book, Think and Grow Rich, to get inspired to this truth!
SUPERHEROES IN TRAINING TAKEAWAYS:
Here are some of my favorite quotes on the importance of KNOW-LEDGE:
“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.”
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“To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.”
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"Read in the name of your Lord Who created. He created man from a clot. Read and your Lord is Most Honorable, Who taught (to write) with the pen. Taught man what he knew not.”
― Qurʾan / القرآن الكريم
― Qurʾan / القرآن الكريم
“Never regard study as a duty but as an enviable opportunity to learn to know the liberating influence of beauty in the realm of the spirit for your own personal joy and to the profit of the community to which your later works belong."
~Albert Einstein
~Albert Einstein
"The way of success is the way of continuous pursuit of knowledge."
- Napoleon Hill
So what exactly is KNOW-LEDGE?! Let's break up the word into two halves. The first segment being KNOW. To "know" is to be of absolute certainty. No doubts. BOOM! But are you aware that the meaning of LEDGE is to extend? So, by very definition, KNOW-LEGDE means to "extend KNOWINGNESS" out into the Universe! The greater your personal KNOW-LEDGE, the more powerful your vibrational energetic offerings. The more you KNOW, the more the Universe will GROW. Hey, I made a little rhyme there. Catchy, huh?! LOL And by knowing YOU and the Universe are indeed ONE, that means as the Universe expands, so does your personal energetic essence. It's the most perfect symbiotic relationship imaginable. And we all know how much we are possible of imagining! But you can only extend that which you already have within you. So, doesn't it make simple sense to try and acquire as much KNOW-LEDGE as possible each and every day? I'd sure as hell say so!
Here are some supreme suggestions on how to further expand your own KNOW-LEDGE:
1. Start creating a book list. Perhaps begin by asking people who have had an inspirational influence upon you what books they would recommend. Re-member success leaves a trail. Become a hound dog and sniff those trails out for yourSELF!
2. Join MentorBox. For just 10 bucks month, you can join one of the leading online book clubs in the world. I joined two years ago and I LOVE IT! Their proprietary system allows you to fully customize the manner in which you digest all the material of the books they have in their massive collection. They even have the books broken down into video based segments done from the authors themselves. It's basically an electronic "cliff notes" for the too busy to read set.
They are constantly adding new books into their collection too.
They are constantly adding new books into their collection too.
They even send you e-mails whenever they are having live Master Classes with authors.
Super cool stuff!
3. Become aware of FB and Instagram advertisements produced by authors who are literally giving their new books away. All you have to do is pay for shipping and handling. (typically 5-7 bucks) Yes, you may have to click through a "funnel system" as they incite you to add more products to your order, but you simply press NO to each request. Easy peezy!
4. Look to join local book clubs. My sister is in one here in Northern Virginia and adores her time spent there each month. And she has made some terrific new friends ta boot!
5. Check out MindValley. They are an online "Global School" whose goal it is to transform the world through KNOW_LEDGE! They offer a gi-normous amount of completely free master class trainings on every subject you can think of. It's a great new place for you mind to call home.
And since I am always asked about my own personal favorite selection of know-ledge filled tombs, I'd like to give you my top 25 list of the tomes that have made the biggest impact on my life. I urge you to check out any that "jump out" at you!
So here is my list of the TOP 25 titles (all available on Amazon) that I believe would make excellent additions to any New Age Nerd's bookshelf:
1) Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsh
2) Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav
3) Beyond the Secret by Dr. Lisa Love
4) Callings by Gregg Levoy
5) Pathway to Bliss by Joseph Campbell
6) The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
7) A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
8) Power vs Force by David Hawkins
9) The Four Desires by Rod Stryker
10) Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankel
11) The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
12) The Secrets to the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
13) God I AM by Peter O Erbe
14) Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
15) A Course in Miracles by The Foundation for Inner Pece
16) Bringers of the Dawn by Barbara Marciniak
17) The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
18) Manifesting Change by Mike Dooley
19) The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
20) The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer
21) Soulshaping by Jeff Brown
22) The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
23) The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida
24) Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
25) The Magic of Believing by Nido Qubein
Of course, Scripture is oh so very sacred. I did not include this on my list because I feel its truths encapsulate all KNOW-LEDGE!
11) The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
12) The Secrets to the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
13) God I AM by Peter O Erbe
14) Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
15) A Course in Miracles by The Foundation for Inner Pece
16) Bringers of the Dawn by Barbara Marciniak
17) The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
18) Manifesting Change by Mike Dooley
19) The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
20) The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer
21) Soulshaping by Jeff Brown
22) The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
23) The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida
24) Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
25) The Magic of Believing by Nido Qubein
Of course, Scripture is oh so very sacred. I did not include this on my list because I feel its truths encapsulate all KNOW-LEDGE!
I was watching an episode of Oprah's Super Soul Sunday Live from NY last evening. And Melinda Gates (Bill Gate's wife) was a guest. She said other than health care, the most important thing we lack in this world is equal opportunities of education. She stressed how important KNOW-LEDGE is to creating a world in which everyone is treated as equal. PREACH, Mrs. Gates!
So what are you waiting for? That boob tube can be used as a powerful tool for further education, but what would it feel like to know that you are expanding both yourSELF and the Universe as a whole by searching out vessels for your own advancement in all things KNOW-LEDGE? I strongly urge you to not only drink a gallon of water a day for your body. But please do not forget to "water your mind" everyday by stretching your capacity to learn! Gotta scoot. Tons of books are calling my name.....................
BE SUPER HEROIC!
Nerdmaste,
Jeffrey Louis Martinez
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