Although we normally double up for each post, we’ll cover only a single chapter today. This flows better with the structure of the text, and you’ll see why in part four. For now, let’s start dissecting chapter 5 – when you see what it contains, you’ll be glad we did it exclusively.

Chapter 5 is all about preparation: preparing the physical shell to tune into the Creator’s wavelength. Here is where Wattles covers more common conceptions about greatness; he clears the way for more deeper content by handling the basics early on. aspect of things handled.

“If you become like God you can read his thoughts.” To receive divine insight and inspirational wisdom we must overcome the limitations of common man, transcending emotions such as worry, anxiety and fear.

For those with worries on the financial tip, Wattles suggests his renowned work The Science of Getting Rich. As the premier installment of this series (followed by The Science of Being Great and The Science of Being Well), The Science of Getting Rich is Wattles’s refined philosophy applied to man’s economic affairs:

Later in the chapter, he qualifies:

To this, I can personally attest: I’ve been a vegetarian for the last 3 years, and it’s been one of the greatest decisions I’ve ever made. I plan to blog about this somewhat further down the road, but for now, know that my dietary shift (all inspired by a book called “Afrikan Holistic Health“) was a challenging life-altering experience that saved me from a critical bout with depression and left me with a joyous, spirited outlook on what it means to be alive.

- lust,
- greed,
- gluttonous, uncontrolled appetite,
- the desire to rule over others
- malice,
- envy,
- and all forms of selfishness

For example, as I mentioned above, how I dealt with nourishing myself has been a major challenge for me. Even though I’ve been wise with what I digest for some time now, I’ve just recently began controlling the amount that I eat (something I’ve struggled with since childhood.) What Wallace builds on in this chapter connects strongly with me because I see a direct correlation between my diet and my level of spiritual awareness.

Reading The Science of Being Great has strengthened my resolve to master this – in a few days, I’ll show you guys the foodlog I’ve begun using and some affirmations I created to conquer the lower self. (I actually planned to share this with you guys a little later, but since we’re on the subject, please take a second to view www.ThinkRightNow.com, a website specializing in the power of positive self talk.

Ultimately, everything rests on our behavior. To become great we must learn to live up to our highest ideals:

More this Wednesday…

Peace,

Whatever it is, do a little research on the internet and find
some ways to correct it. Prepare yourself for greatness with a
focused plan for self-development.
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