The "Aha" solution

An interesting exercise in the approach to problem solving recently led me to an "Aha" moment. After about two days ( probably 30 hours) of intense search for a solution in a problem in mathematics and engineering, the solution presented itself in a moment of almost non-thought. Of course I now realize that the subconscious never stops working. Sometimes it is almost better not to think anymore. The astounding fact is that the solution that came was so elegant and so simple, that it took my breath away. Had I not known better, I would have suspected a magic spell no less! So I am now forced to believe that there is a method to problem solving, any problem, which is available to anyone. The solution comes in a so called "Aha" moment. Perhaps solutions in prosperity also are subject to the same type of phenomenon. This of course, as mentioned elsewhere, in these posts, still remains to be seen.

Affirmation experiment results

Reporting on the results of using affirmations to manifest my desires and aspirations has not generated a conclusive result. It does appear that something beyond just affirmations are required. I carried out a year long experiment in the use of affirmations. I suppose I have much to learn but as a layman my conclusions are that you need either (1) much more knowledge about affirmation use or (2) they are not what they are cracked up to be. The experiment continues. I must mention here that I used not just affirmations, but followed them with intense action. More results later.

Experimental results

In the last few posts I made a promise to try an experiment to see if the techniques the so called "gurus" of prosperity talk about, affirmations, positive thinking, positive expectation etc. actually work or not. It has a been a few months and the results are in ( at least for me). (1) Worry can indeed be controlled. I found two statements particularly effective. " Live in day-tight compartments " and " Take no thought for the morrow for the morrow shall take thought for itself". Also a humorous statement by Mark Twain. " I suffered from many terrible things that never happened" or words to that effect. However, worry control appears to be a daily thing and must be practiced constantly. I have not been very successful in the affirmation area. Affirmations seem to work for me in the technical effort I undertake but not in other areas of my life. I may be doing these badly perhaps. I continue to practice.