Thus, it takes ideas of creative visualization one step further. It takes a picture from inside your head, a “thought” and creates a statement about this thought in a “word” or verbal format.

Take some time to affirm what is in your heart. What do you wish for? Choose an affirming statement to focus on and place your attention on it:

I AM ABUNDANT! I AM LOVED!

Applying An Affirmation So how to make laws of affirmation work in your life? Let’s focus for a moment on “word” aspect of this "thought, word and action" process.

The words “I am” are a very powerful tool. These words, once again, exceed ego. “I AM” tells universe to put wheels of energy in motion. It tells universe you are ready to receive your prayer.

Already you can see importance of this process. I AM Beautiful!

If I write this on an index card and place it in my pocket, write it several times in my notebook, say it out loud to myself: What happens? I manifest beauty! I feel beautiful.

Waiting The Results In Peace Once you have affirmed and written you intentions and spoken them, “action” needs to come from you. Think: If I already had thing I wished for, what would I do?

For example: if I am beautiful – I need to ask myself: Am I wearing beautiful clothing? Is my make-up on? Am I honoring my body with exercise and nutrition? And if not: I need to take a long look at how I am treating myself – If I wasn't feeling beautiful before, perhaps treating myself better is what I need to heal.

Take a moment today to focus on what you need to heal. Then apply Thought – Word – Action process. I think you will find it to be a powerful tool.

For more information on beauty of affirmations please check out Louise Hay’s Power Thought Cards: www.hayhouse.com

Also highly recommended is Dr. Wayne W. Dyers book “There’s a Spiritual Solution To Every Problem.” A great read.

Remember: Affirm, take action and “wait results in peace.” Continue to remain open to receive and I think you will find that that your blessings will far exceed your expectations.

Everyone has to start somewhere, even rich and famous. So if you can approach politely, preferably through some other means than front office, your efforts will probably not be seen as pushy but as what one does to get a break.

Part of reason this works is honesty involved. You are telling them what you need up front. So this is very different than talking up a potential contact at a cocktail party with sole agenda of having them look at your work, or hanging out a health club frequented by a certain star so you can add them to your list of influential friends. Those would be considered inappropriate ‘covert agenda’ moves that are really looked down upon by rich and powerful.

Too often we assume that way to approach an industry or a leader is from bottom, worming your way up through ranks. A much more effective approach is just to go straight to top, where you very well may connect with person who can make everything happen for you. This is why letters are such a good tool for approaching these people. They can read it in their own time, they're not too obtrusive, and if well-written and delivered in a subtle but attention-getting way, they can work wonders.

Important people, just like rest of us, do not like to be used. On other hand, most people do like to be helpful, and a direct request can be amazingly effective.

©2004 Suzanne Falter-Barns. Reprint permission available. Apply to support@selfhelpsalon.com