Get a Lucky Charm
107. Get a lucky charm.
I must admit in a book like this it would seem strange that we would be talking about lucky charms. As I stated before, we make our own luck by doing things that put us into a position of being lucky. My lucky charm is an old tie clip from my grandfather that has his initials JBM. I take it with me from time to time when I feel I need a little extra strength for particular situations. As you work through your blueprints, you are going to need help. This help comes in the form of your blueprint and Tools and while we have made an effort to make these readily available, we may need a little extra reminder when our sheets are not around. This is where the lucky charm comes into play.
When you choose one, I like it to be one that can be worn or carried around in a pocket. The key is to have it in a place that will be there when you need it and cause you to stumble upon it a number of times a day. The lucky charm possesses the ability to do three things for you. The first is it symbolizes the changes you are trying to make and that your efforts are focused in the right direction. This symbolism is a key to the growth process because as we begin to retrain our brains, the reminder that we are building our life helps reprogram new and positive pathways in our mind.
The second aspect is that it serves as a constant reminder to us. When doing any new system, especially in the beginning, it can be easy to lose track of the new effort we are making. Having a lucky charm to remind us that we aren’t snacking anymore or that we want to be a better listener gives us the greater possibility of achieving the goals on our blueprint without having it taped to our forehead. We need to be reminded that we have goals AND of the effort we are putting forth.
Lastly, the lucky charm serves as a silent affirmation. Every time we see it and touch it, it lets us know we are doing the things we need to do. You can also keep it simple and use your lucky charm as a reminder to state your affirmation every time you touch it. Regardless, a lucky charm can possess special powers if you know the right way to use it and now you do.