Effective daily rituals

First published in Daily Tribune under Anthony Vivero's Vibes and Vision dated June 10, 2009.

Believe in rituals. Our daily habits, done like rituals, become more effective, turn positive and the effects last longer. Rituals and ceremonies are parts of our human nature. Why not do it for prosperity? —AVV409

Successful people and most organizations, and yes, religious groups, perform the most rituals, and all I can say is that they are effective in many ways. Here are some personal rituals for your use that are effective in bringing luck, prosperity, good health and harmony into your life.

For luck and prosperity

1. The moment you open your eyes in the morning, think of yourself holding money — not just one note, but bundles of crispy bills. Do it as a daily routine and it will come true. The percentage of success is high at around 70 percent of you realizing this dream, illusion or in-depth visualization — however you wish to name it. Keep in mind that 70 percent and is better than zero. You can pray simultaneously (any prayer will do), but visualize holding money as vividly and clearly as possible.

2. Think of scenarios that can lead you to obtaining big amounts of money, like incidents or events that could possibly arise to get to that dream wealth. Go to that place where that scenario can be materialized or fulfilled. Pass by or stay for a while at the site where dreams can be fulfilled. It may take awhile. But it will come true. Be patient.

3. Never wear a black dress on Monday. What happens on a Monday dictates the mood of the week, they say. So wear vibrant colors! A week less of positive events would render your rituals chanceless and your days miserable, which could hamper the total outcome of your desires.

4. Be with someone that brings a smile to start the day. Surround yourself with positive-thinking people. Negative individuals create negative vibrations and you unknowingly become negative, too. His or her misfortunes may become yours as well. Their not-so-positive thoughts and thinking will definitely affect how you think and will drastically change your happy disposition and perspective in life.

5. Don’t watch movies and television programs that have negative plots. The story plot of every movie creates in the viewer a feeling or sense that it is their story and that the role presented is tailor-made for them. So watch storylines that would uplift you instead.

6. Discard all items, materials, clothing, accessories and other paraphernalia that have negative events attached to them because they hold the negative emotions of the past. Take this as a very good example: We discard the coffin that was used in cremation. We either leave it behind or donate it, however expensive it was when we bought it, thinking and believing that death is a negative event. Think of this example as your reference point. Don’t let any negative item stay with you or remain in your possession.

7. Having debts or loans is a normal situation. If you have a big one, don’t be affected or be overwhelmed by the huge amount. Create that intense thought and thinking that you can repay all these debts, no matter what. Successful people and businessmen/businesses are all in debt with varied individuals and corporations, a normal course in our interaction and co-existence with one another, a norm in our current lifestyle. Whether you are a regular income-earner or a huge corporation, this is an acceptable situation sometimes necessary to meaningfully survive and be productive and participative members of our society. Always remember that being in debt is not a problem; it is the over-thinking and fear of not being able to pay that is the problem. Always keep in mind, “Yes, I can!

For health

1. Drink one glass of water after waking up in the morning. Reason: Water cleanses all negative thoughts and energy in us, both in the physical and esoteric levels.

2. Take time to bathe yourself under the morning sun for at least 10 minutes. Reason: It harnesses the full potential of the most powerful source of energy in our universal system, the sun. It fully restores one’s energy for the day’s work.

3. After doing these two rituals, take a bath first before doing anything else. Reason: This is the opposite of the fire ritual, which is the sun bathing. Water will balance the yin and yang of our energy field. Too much yin or too much yang creates imbalances in body, which leads to sickness.

4. Take a power nap or close your eyes for five minutes every six hours or anytime you feel tired. This exercise adds life and energy to your body. Reason: Like a computer, we reset, or even log out so we can get a refreshed, faster and efficient working electronic device. We, humans, must also “reset” and rest at least every six hours. Even a five-minute break can do magic to those who are healthy and mighty. Note that too much rest would do the opposite — it stores negative energy tantamount to laziness and stagnant future.

5. Never wear clothes that were already worn for two consecutive days. Reason: Whatever we wear creates impact and impression. But what you wore last, the impact and impression of it won’t last long. Always wear new lines of clothing. As you must have noticed, showbiz celebrities and popular personalities do not wear the same clothes twice in any major event. The reason is wearing them more than once can create a certain amount of negative impact in their careers. Look at Mike Velarde, even though he wears clothes with vibrant colors, making some observers grin, his clothes still emit a positive impact in favor of him, and that makes him more popular. In the same vein, the negative energy brought about by certain clothing will be magnified in days to come while the positive energy that a clothing brings will reside only for a few days, so in both cases it is not beneficial to the wearer.

6. Change socks, undershirt and underwear at least twice in a day. Reason: This is the most important habit that we often forget to address. We must let ourselves feel comfortable deep within. The most important person that must feel the good feeling is ourselves. To feel really good from within, we must frequently change our inner clothing or whenever you feel uneasy or uncomfortable. Refreshing your body will refresh your mind and eventually your life.

These are simple rituals to create a better life and bigger fortune. Try it; there is nothing to lose as these are just daily habits — a change for the better and with a purpose! It is as easy as counting 1-2-3, but the effect can make you possibly prosperous — three times, and your life span — doubled, if not longer as destined.

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