I think that for any person to have the courage to ask this question, the good news is that they too, have the ability to overcome their fears, and achieve even beyond their wildest dreams. It is a statement I make in a heartfelt way, given my experiences in life. Having said that, I will outline my methodical process for dealing with this situation, and hope you will gain some benefit by applying this method in your life, or parts of it to suit your situation.

In any situation where fear is felt, the first question to ask oneself is what the fear is. "What really is the most unpleasant outcome of this situation that I am worried about?" I ask this question in particular, as with a little analysis and understanding, the key can be found to resolve the root cause of the fear.

Effectively, fear is the assumption of the most terrible outcome from any given situation, after one turns the various possibilities over in their mind and reaches a forgone conclusion that the worst will happen. If this in itself was not bad enough, the person concerned will also start to worry to the point that other aspects of their life, or relationships may be affected as well. As you can see, it quickly can become a downward spiral of emotion and tension, most of it unnecessary. Please note at this point that I am fully aware of the fact this is all very easy to say, and for some people, difficult to implement.

It is at this point, that I hope to help you out. It is all about taking steps, practicing, and developing a belief, as well as a gratitude and a deeper understanding of the way the mind works. Putting this together in simpler terms, I am suggesting that when we believe something, we are more likely to attract it to ourselves as well, and this is very damaging. If we think that we will fail, we will worry about it, and be more likely to attract that failure. On the other hand by building an image of the success we want, as well as the desire to achieve all we can, we can better manage to get the results we want by visualisation, and attraction of the events that need to take place for our desired results to take place. This is where the wonderful methods of the universe step in.

It has been proven, in part by science, and continues to be measured and tested, that our thoughts are in fact electronic radio waves, that send out signals to the universe, and other people, It is really important to guard the way we think, as our thoughts influence others. Is it instant? Not necessarily, but it has been proven, and continues to be so, that our thoughts are major influencing factors to others, situations and events.

Hence, applying this to our lives, we can see that we need to always be thinking of the desired outcomes, and then work our daily tasks,a s well as being open to the rewards of the universe. I am not saying you should just sit back and relax, and pretend it will all be OK. In my experience and life, I have found that the universe rewards action, but also in such a way that is sometimes unexpected. It is important to also understand the subtle point of realising that we can have wants and desires but also to know that we can best manifest them when we are not fussed if we get them or not. When we are desperate for them, we often find them repelled from us. However, as soon as we don't care as much, or can let them go, they will often materialise more than we may even have imagined. I know this can be confusing if it is a new concept for you, but I can assure you, this is a fundamental key in ensuring our desires are manifested.

My reason for explaining the above, is that by eliminating our initial method of dealing with daily life, by being fearful and concerning ourselves with the thoughts of the worst possible outcomes, we can better manage our outcomes from various situations, We always need to be visualising and expecting the best from any situation, as in most cases, the worst never happens. Further, by focusing on the best outcomes, we better attract the best to us, as well as recognising that we need to eliminate the desperation in our desires. It acts in a similar manner to like poles of a magnet that oppose each other.

I think it takes a courageous and determined person to admit that they may have had a negative upbringing, in relation to manifestation and prosperity. However, for what it is worth, many people have experienced this, though the comments and sayings of their parents. I am also quite aware that most people do the best they can, and are not deliberately attempting to reduce their children's chances of manifesting great wealth. However, some people have heard through their childhood, sayings like

• Money does not grow on trees,
• We need to work hard for everything we get or have,
• Life was not meant to be easy
• We come from a working class family
• We may not be rich but we are honest,
• It is not normal for kids to do better than their parents and so on and on.

Now, as I have said earlier, whilst some of these comments are wrong for me, I am aware that many people use them, simply believing them to be true. I would like to point out at this point, that everyone is entitled to their opinion but as far as I am concerned, wealth is a right and not reserved for a select few only. We do however, need to train ourselves to accept it, if we are currently in a belief cycle where wealth is perceived to be bad, or dishonest. Are there some dishonest wealthy people? Certainly. However, there are many very honest and decent people with great wealth as well. It is absolutely OK to be wealthy, prosperous and abundant.

Thinking of it another way, you can be far more helpful to others when you are wealthy yourself. If you have barely two cents to rub together, you will probably not be in a great position to donate to charity to help others and so on. However, when you are wealthy, it is a lot easier to help others. Now I do say the above with a few caveats if I may. I believe in being generous first, as well as helping others when ever possible, as the universe tends to reward those who help themselves and others. It's also about often giving first to receive in return, However, the return is often many times over the original gift. I have found that as long as I give with an open heart, I tend to feel much better, help others, and gain at some point in the future as well. However, the secret is to give with no expectation, and genuinely because you wish to. The less attachment, and greater generosity or open heart you attach to your gift, the better.

I have also found that practicing a state of gratitude is very important to helping abundance flow through my life. The same principles will apply to you, as these are effectively, universal laws. What do I mean by practicing gratitude? Well, we need to make a specific point of being thankful for everything we have, no matter how seemingly little it may be. Allow me to give you an example.

I read of a man, whose work I admire who at one stage, only had a pencil, eraser on the end of it, and the clothes on his back. He was however, also in possession of a great mind, and he knew that with that pencil, and erase, he could wrote an award winning novel, a letter of love, or create a product that could be sold, and so on. He equally could write a suicide note. A serious point here is being made, and IO hope you take it on board. We always have choices, no matter ho bad things may seem, and I am hoping to encourage you to take the long term view, and use all you have to your advantage. Be thankful for all you have, no matter if you think it is little. I have found that gratitude helps to bring more to your life, in terms of other assets, as well as a state of mind that is conducive to better ideas, and happiness. It all takes work, but it pays off handsomely.

You are a special person, as we all are, and capable of much. Do not allow innocent comments and phrases to shape your life. You are entitled to all the universe has to offer. You can be very wealthy and happy, as well as decent at the same time. Notice I have used the word 'and' and not the word 'or'.