For many people, the idea that they should only be grateful for receiving something after they receive it is a common feeling, or view. I am hoping to bust that view wide open, and explain why we need to look at it from another angle and perspective.

You see, if you are in a situation where you think you have nothing, you may tell yourself that you are broke, penniless, and with no hope. I can understand how you may come up with that view, but I can assure you too, that by twisting this on its side, you will see a massive change occur to you and your fortunes in life.

A bold statement? No, just a proof of an existing law of the universe.

Having thought about the above option, now consider this possibility:

You sit down, and write out all the things you are grateful for, including, as an example, your health, the fact you have a roof over your head, the fact you are reading this on a computer, where less than 20% of the world's population have a PC, or access to the internet, you can actually read, and write, and so many other possibilities, the options are almost infinite.

Now I understand you may say yeah, that's right, but that does not solve my problems now. Well, let me tell you something. The simple fact of being grateful can be taken to a new level. Consider and write down your deepest goals, and desires. All the wealthy people do this, whether they admit to it or not. Also, consider and thank the universe for providing all the things you wanted, as if you already have them. This is a key point here.

To explain in more detail, when we set our mind set in a place where we already tell our subconscious that we have the items we want, we are in effect, reprogramming our mental circuits, and this will in time, allow our selves to direct, and cause circumstances to manifest where we are more likely to come into contact with those things we want. I genuinely understand how many people may find this difficult to either comprehend, or believe at first, but these principles have been proven over time, by many thousands of successful people, many of them not born with a silver spoon in their mouths.

Again, I draw on experiences from my own life, where I have been thankful for something in advance of actually receiving it, and later, found that I often got better than I expected. One example in my life is when I planned and was grateful for a new job in a new city, six months before I was offered the position.

The fact is that these truths are profound, and For many people, the idea that they should only be grateful for receiving something after they receive it is a common feeling, or view. I am hoping to bust that view wide open, and explain why we need to look at it from another angle and perspective.

even if you do not understand how they work at first, just doing them anyway, makes a difference to your life and results.

Let me ask you, if you are not an engineer, and are not familiar with the inner workings of a car engine, do you doubt it works, when you get in the car? No. You know that it will work, and just do it, even though you may not be a mechanical engineer. The same with flight, and many more examples.

Hence, to succeed in acquiring more than you imagined possible at first, just be thankful in advance, as if you already possess the items, wealth, or security you want. You already have it, and it is simply a case of being thankful for it.

For many people, the idea that they should only be grateful for receiving something after they receive it is a common feeling, or view. I am hoping to bust that view wide open, and explain why we need to look at it from another angle and perspective.

You see, if you are in a situation where you think you have nothing, you may tell yourself that you are broke, penniless, and with no hope. I can understand how you may come up with that view, but I can assure you too, that by twisting this on its side, you will see a massive change occur to you and your fortunes in life.

A bold statement? No, just a proof of an existing law of the universe.

Having thought about the above option, now consider this possibility:

You sit down, and write out all the things you are grateful for, including, as an example, your health, the fact you have a roof over your head, the fact you are reading this on a computer, where less than 20% of the world's population have a PC, or access to the internet, you can actually read, and write, and so many other possibilities, the options are almost infinite.

Now I understand you may say yeah, that's right, but that does not solve my problems now. Well, let me tell you something. The simple fact of being grateful can be taken to a new level. Consider and write down your deepest goals, and desires. All the wealthy people do this, whether they admit to it or not. Also, consider and thank the universe for providing all the things you wanted, as if you already have them. This is a key point here.

To explain in more detail, when we set our mind set in a place where we already tell our subconscious that we have the items we want, we are in effect, reprogramming our mental circuits, and this will in time, allow our selves to direct, and cause circumstances to manifest where we are more likely to come into contact with those things we want. I genuinely understand how many people may find this difficult to either comprehend, or believe at first, but these principles have been proven over time, by many thousands of successful people, many of them not born with a silver spoon in their mouths.

Again, I draw on experiences from my own life, where I have been thankful for something in advance of actually receiving it, and later, found that I often got better than I expected. One example in my life is when I planned and was grateful for a new job in a new city, six months before I was offered the position.

The fact is that these truths are profound, and even if you do not understand how they work at first, just doing them anyway, makes a difference to your life and results.

Let me ask you, if you are not an engineer, and are not familiar with the inner workings of a car engine, do you doubt it works, when you get in the car? No. You know that it will work, and just do it, even though you may not be a mechanical engineer. The same with flight, and many more examples.

Hence, to succeed in acquiring more than you imagined possible at first, just be thankful in advance, as if you already possess the items, wealth, or security you want. You already have it, and it is simply a case of being thankful for it.

He who loves a book has got a  faithful friend, a wholesome counselor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter. By studying, reading, thinking, one may innocently divert and pleasantly entertain himself, as in all weathers, as in all fortunes.

~ Barrow ~

During a train journey I had recently,  I noticed an elderly woman who occupied the seat beside me. The trip was a  bit long and throughout it, I found the woman immersed in a book she was reading. I was very much impressed by the way she decided to spend her time during the travel. Even though she was pretty old, she had recognized the importance of reading and had used it wisely.

With loads of reading material available to us as part of our academics, work life or research , cultivating good reading habits  help us to make the best use of these materials. We can also read books for our leisure. Once you get hooked with reading, the time you spend on reading your favorite book will turn out to be one of your favorite activities. There are many ways to improve our reading.

Here are the seven best tips that I found to be most useful.

1. Set aside a regular time to read.

Some people read first thing in the morning, and some before bed. Most people (like me) like to read while traveling. Make your own decisions about reading. Have a reading hour or day where your main job is to read.

2. Always have a book around. Try to carry a book wherever you go. When you feel  bored, you can just read a few pages from it. After sometime, you will automatically take out your book for reading even if you are not bored. If there is a  time when you have to  wait (like at a doctor’s  office or at the DMV),  whip out your book and read.

3. Set a reading  goal. Start yourself by deciding that you are going to spend 30 minutes reading each day. Your goal might be one book a month, one per week, or it might be simply just to read. But stick with your 30 minute schedule. As your reading habit builds, you might set higher goals. Setting a goalis the first step towards reading more.

4. Visit the library or bookstore often. Just walk in to any library and pick out any good book. Take time to browse! Let your eyes find things of interest. Browsing will feed your mental eed to read, and give you plenty of new things to read.

5 . Manage the time you spend watching television and surfing the Internet.

Many people say they just don’t have enough time. Television is one of our major time consumers.  Make your television watching more conscious and less habitual. Use this time to read something useful.

6. Reward yourself after completing a book. When you finish one book, give yourself a treat. This will encourage yourself to read more. You only need to do this until you have cultivated your reading habit. After that, you will read even if you are not rewarded because the pleasure and knowledge you get while reading is the best reward.

7. Blog it. Once you start reading, start writing. One of the best ways to do this is to put it on your blog. If you don’t have one, create one. Let your friends and family members review your writing. This is a positive spiral. The more you read and the more you write, the more you will write, and the  more you will read.  Let your friends and family members review your writing. This is a positive spiral. The more you read and the more you write, the more you will write, and the more you will read.

Fransic Bacon once said  ”Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention. ”

Reading helps mental development and is known to stimulate the muscles in our eyes. Reading is an activity that involves greater levels of concentration, which helps readers decipher new words and phrases that they come across in everyday conversations.

Reading habit help you to meet the famous; saints and sinners, Poets and artists, kings and queens, Old stars and hopeful beginners, Learn secrets from writers and masters.  You travel the cultures and traditions of the world, sitting right in your living room.

A good reading habit can become a healthy addiction and once this powerful habit is mastered, your life will will move to the next level improving your vocabulary, analytical skills, concentration power, deciphering new words and traveling through the best minds of the world.

With reading, you get the key to a vast ocean. “An Ocean full of Treasures and Gems. Knowledge and Wisdom.  The Treasures that will change your life for ever“.