See the things you want as if they were actually around you all the time; see yourself as owning and using them. Make use of them in imagination just as you will use them when they are your tangible possessions. Dwell upon your mental picture until it is clear and distinct, and then take the Mental Attitude of Ownership toward everything in that picture. Take possession of it, in mind, in the full faith that it is actually yours. Hold to this mental ownership; do not waiver for an instant in the faith that it is real.   And remember this about gratitude; be as thankful for your life and desires all the time as you expect to be when it has taken form. The man who can sincerely thank The Universe for the things he owns only in imagination, has real faith. He will have abundance and peace; he will cause the creation of whatsoever he wants.  

Summary of The 8 Fold Path 

Man must form a clear and definite mental image of the things he wishes to have, to do, or to become; and he must hold this mental image in his thoughts, while being deeply grateful to the Universe that all his highest needs and desires are granted to him. The man who wishes to have an abundant and prosperous life must spend his leisure hours in contemplating his Vision, and in earnest thanksgiving that the reality is being given to him. Too much stress cannot be laid on the importance of frequent contemplation of the mental image, coupled with unwavering faith and devout gratitude. This is the process by which the impression is given to the Universe, and the creative forces are set in motion.  Your mind will then begin working with you to allow right attention, concentration, livelihood on a level of love, harmony, faith, and gratitude. 

Buddha 

Siddhārtha Gautama - a spiritual teacher from ancient India who founded Buddhism. He is universally recognized by Buddhists as the Supreme Buddha. The time of his birth and death are approximately 563 BCE to 483 BCE, though some have suggested a later date. The foundation of Buddhist philosophy may include: The Four Noble Truths: that suffering is an inherent part of existence; that the origin of suffering is ignorance and the main symptoms of that ignorance are attachment and craving; that attachment and craving can be ceased; and that following the Noble Eightfold Path will lead to the cessation of attachment and craving and therefore suffering.  

The Noble Eightfold Path includes: right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. 

THE 33 SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES OF CAESAR MARCUS AURELIUS

I found myself re-reading the classic book of Meditations by Emperor Marcus Aurelius again, and decided to share some insights. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditationsas a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. I took some notes, and the fact is, Emperor Marcus Aurelius has some great tips  for  business,  spiritual  balance, politics, and relationships. The result of this analysis is that I compiled a list of 33 success principles of the Emperor Aurelius. Much like the  principles of the Art of War by Sun Tzu or Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues of character development, these insights from the warrior-general are designed to help the reader reach his or her potential. 

Here are the 33 Principles of Success from: Emperor Marcus Aurelius 1            Look for the best in life  - Book 10, Section 1