Sunday Services WEEKLY Mudgeeraba Music Centre _______________ SUNDAY SERVICE 10am ... BE PART OF THE NEW BEGINNING ... EVERYONE WELCOME TOPIC: Travelling the Freedom Highway Click here for Directions Commit to Bring a Friend KIDS ARE WELCOME (Special appearance this week by the New Thought Kids Choir) Click here to listen to Messages from previous Services _______________   MONDAY NIGHTS 7pm WEEKLY DISCUSSION GROUP This Monday: Am I using all my talents? A community of truth seeking people every Monday at the New Thought Centre __________________ LIVE GUIDED MEDITATION Wednesday 7pm at the New Thought centre, 55 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba or Download a 40 minute meditation Relax with a transforming guided meditation. Click here to connect to sales page __________________   ONLINE DISCUSSION We are now setting up for online group discussions and classes. Wherever you live, you can now join in New Thought and explore New Thought topics via the Internet. EMAIL US AND WE'LL INCLUDE YOU. Click Here to Let Us Know __________________   Musical Director Wow! We had a new building to fill for Sundays and music will be an essential part of our Sunday mornings. The intention was set but who was going to make it happen? We are pleased to announce that Julie Frost is now our Musical Director. Julie's a great professional singer and we have lots of guest artists and musical innovations already happening. It's more proof of the power of attraction that comes from having an intention and allowing it to be attracted - effortlessly. Email us your music ideas _________________ Unique Greeting Cards Support the New Thought Centre and show your style to your friends. Fundraiser also benefits Paradise Kids. BUY CARDS ONLINE __________________ QUOTES FROM THINKERS There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results. ~ Anon Commitment unlocks the doors of imagination, allows vision, and gives us the "right stuff" to turn our dreams into reality. ~ James Womack   Dr. Barry Pierce              In This Issue Special Launch Sunday Want a Magic Pill? Music Leaps Forward Unique Gift Cards Download a Meditation Monday - Using Your Talents? Whose Decision Is This? Quotes From Thinkers Online Discussion Subscribe    29th June, 2010 Want a Magic Pill? Over the past year and a half, watching people come and go at the New Thought Centre, I've learned that most people want a magic pill that will fix everything in an instant. When they are told that they are not only the magic pill but also the problem, they can't handle it and are off on yet another search for the elusive magic pill that will fix everything in an instant. Of course, they never find it. It's not only elusive ... it's illusionary. The reason they never find it is because they haven't listened. They're not stupid people ... quite the opposite mostly. They just think things happen "to" them ... instead of "from" them. They don't want to hear that the magic pill is within them. No, they want someone else to do the work. They want the magic crystal, the arch-angel, the chant ... I've heard them all. They want someonelse to just release them. The greatest lesson you'll get from New Thought is about taking personal responsibility for your life, feelings and relationships. That's how Source flows through you. That's the magic. I know it's not an easy lesson. But start observing. Look at your beliefs about life and people (and yourself) and you'll see that the world mirrors them back to you. Doesn't it then follow that if you change your beliefs, that the mirror will show a different reflection? That's the magic pill. It all starts with making an intention and then making a commitment to live from that intention. Do you then just sit back and wait for the magic pill to appear? No ... you have to move your feet and start reading and learning. Read Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer, Dalai Llama, Deepak Chopra, Echart Tolle ... anything that will tell you the (same) message ... until you get it. Go to classes ... join discussion groups with like minded people to let it sink in faster. For most of us, change takes time. After all, we took decades to learn the "bad" stuff ... so it's unreasonable to expect the magic to work overnight. Don't get me wrong ... it can and does ... but others of us are more gradual learners. The thing to know is that once you commit to knowing the truth about yourself, shift happens. So stop flying from one thing to another like a butterfly on speed. Find someone or somewhere that is going to support you in your growth. Then make a commitment. A full on commitment to yourself. Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. (Goethe) Having made that commitment to yourself, learn the first lesson ... commit to supporting the people who support you. It's a two way street. As you give so shall you receive. Isn't that an easy pill to swallow? Magic! Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans. (Peter Drucker) Self-Reflection Questions: 1. Are you constantly searching for answers outside yourself?? 2. Have you made a commitment to yourself? 3. How can you support those who support you? __________________ It's time to grow your spiritual home with active work and financial support. The New Thought Centre is a non-profit organisation that depends on you. Become involved - volunteer and/or practice the abundance of circulation. Financial donations (even a few dollars a week) help us to build more for you with a community of like-minded people who make a difference in your world. I'll bet if you're having financial problems, you are living in thoughts of lack. When was the last time you had a prosperity mindset and tithed to a charity? When was the last time you gave of your time and talents to someone else who needed them? Yes, I would like to support by donating something now. The New Thought Centre is a registered non-profit OR ... Yes, I would like to automatically donate a weekly amount. __________________ AND ANOTHER THING ... How to Make Decisions That Are Right for You Decision-making can be stressful. The stress is worse when you try to make decisions based on what everyone else wants you to do. The best kinds of decisions are the ones that you make that lead you to the happiness and success you deserve! Input from your family and friends can be vital to helping you make big decisions, but you are the one who has to live with the outcome. Those decisions should be the right decisions for you above all else. But how do you make those decisions? Here are three questions to ask when you're facing important choices. Whose Idea Is It? Consider the source of the ideas on the table. Are they yours, or are they from family and friends? Accepting someone else's solution without your input may lead to a decision that you'll regret later. If you aren't sure what you really want, stop and figure that out before you make the decision. You're the master of your own destiny, and input from others is no substitute for your own feelings about the issue. Others may have your best interests at heart, but those people aren't you. They don't know everything about your situation. And only you really know what's best for you. Who Will Suffer the Consequences of a Bad Decision? When you get conflicting options form other people about a decision, think about how each option will affect you. It's easy to advise others when you're not the one who'll suffer the consequences of a bad choice. Take control of your destiny by choosing the results you deserve. Consider how each option affects your heart, mind, and spirit. How will the choice affect your happiness and peace? It's important to consider others, but not at the expense of your needs and feelings. Also, what are the long-term consequences of your options? Some choices may have an instant payoff that evaporates quickly. Strive to make decisions that have positive outcomes in both the short and long term. How Does the Decision Feel to You? Once you've come to a final decision, reflect on the path you've chosen. Does it make you feel peaceful inside, or does it cause you to struggle with feelings of doubt and uncertainty? Decisions that bring you peace are often the best choice. Instead of making decisions that only bring physical happiness or instant gratification, look for options that provide the greatest fulfillment for the longest amount of time. These decisions should: * Give you joy instead of only temporary pleasure * Make you happy for the long term * Be worth working for * Resonate with your spirit * Feel like you're doing the right thing * Cause no harm to others If any option you're considering fails to meet all of these criteria, it probably falls short of the ideal choice for you. What you choose is up to you, but your decisions will ultimately affect both you and others. So it's important to mull over your options carefully. Consider the opinions of others, but ultimately listen to your heart and make choices that resonate with your spirit. If you do, you'll make the right decision for you and experience the happiness you deserve.