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by Laurence, Lau

You must form a clear and definite mental picture of what you want; you must start to imagine what it is like to be healthy. Many people have themselves only a vague and misty concept of the things they want to do, to have, or to become.

It is not enough that you should have a general desire for health; everybody has that desire. Remember that it must be done by a coherent statement; you must know what you want, and be definite. You can never start the creative power into action, by sending out unformed longings and vague desires.

Go over your desires; see just what you want, and get a clear mental picture of it as you wish it to look when you get it. That clear mental picture you must have continually in mind,

It is not necessary to take exercises in concentration, nor to set apart special times for prayer and affirmation. All you need is to know what you want, and to want it badly enough so that it will stay in your thoughts.

Spend as much of your leisure time as you can in contemplating your picture of health, but no one needs to concentrate his mind on a thing which he really wants.

The methods herein set forth are for people whose desire for health and well-being is strong enough to overcome mental laziness and the love of ease, and make them work.

The more clear and definite you make your picture then, and the more you dwell upon it, bringing out all its delightful details, the stronger your desire will be; and the stronger your desire, the easier it will be to hold your mind fixed upon the picture of what you want.

Something more is necessary, however, than merely to see the picture clearly. Behind your clear vision must be the purpose to realize it; to bring it out in tangible expression. This process is explained in very clear detail and step-by-step instructions in the Home Study Course which you will find on

See the things you want as if they were actually around you all the time. Dwell upon your mental picture until it is clear and distinct, and then take the Mental Attitude of Ownership toward everything in that picture.

Your part is to intelligently formulate your desire for the things which make for a larger life, and to get these desire arranged into a coherent whole. Holding steadily to your vision, with the purpose to cause its creation into solid form, and the faith that you are doing so.

The whole matter turns on receiving, once you have clearly formed your vision. When you have formed it, it is well to make an oral statement, addressing the Supreme in reverent prayer; and from that moment you must, in mind, receive what you ask for. Think and speak of all the things you have asked for in terms of actual present ownership. Hold to the FAITH that the imaginary is being realized, and to the PURPOSE to realize it. Remember that it is faith and purpose in the use of the imagination which make the difference between the scientist and the dreamer.

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It's been known for some time that a good daily exercise routine can help both improve a person's physical health and also their mental outlook as well. The body just seems to respond well to being kept in tune. But even further advancement in mind/body health has been brought about in recent years through the use of the pilates exercise method.

Joseph Pilates formulated the basic exercises that comprise the system over 70 years ago, and so the system of graceful movements is named after him. Of course, since that time many more exercises have been added and refinements made, but many of the original exercises are still in use as well.

Pilates felt that the mind and body were connected as a unit and that the mind could help strengthen and control the body's health if focused properly. So he worked up a system of movements that must be done gracefully and accompanied with proper breathing techniques to build up the core muscles of the body and enhance flexibility in the process. His work became quickly adopted when he opened his studio in New York City and since then has been carried on and expanded after his death.

Pilates exercises try to build strength and stamina not through aerobic and weight training as much as controlled body movements that use isometric principles instead. They can be performed just about anywhere and the only really necessary piece of equipment is a mat upon which to lie down.

Although pilates may sound like a very simple thing to do, there is more to it than you may initially think. Of course, it can be very gentle for those who have been injured and need to start slowly, but for those who are long time practitioners pilates can be challenging as it calls for stretching almost every muscle in your body as you go through the movements and to even hold those stretches for a period of time.

But pilates has another very beneficial effect on one's health as it contributes to a positive and relaxed mental outlook. That is something that many people would love to have these days, and so they are surprised to learn that pilates can help in this area. But the combination of breathing exercises and total concentration on the movements seems to help many release the worries that cloud their mind from each day's activity as they go through their pilates workout.

So if you feel that you need to improve both your physical and mental health, why not take a good long look at pilates to see if it can benefit you? It doesn't take much to get started, and is not expensive at all like other fitness routines. There is no time like the present to begin.

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