Practical Wisdom from a Self-Improvement Classic

Dear Readers,

In today's post, let it be my pleasure to share with you a wonderful book about the subconscious mind and the miracles it can create in our lives. "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" (by Joseph Murphy, link to the free PDF) discusses not only the infinite capabilities of the subconscious to bring our desires to fruition, but it also shares stories of people who have successfully tapped into this power to heal themselves and others, enrich their lives with prosperity, harmoniously relationships, and much more.

The author also shares numerous techniques about how to tap into this storehouse of power that is within each and every one of us. He focuses especially on the use of "scientific prayer", and goes into explaining why, if performed successfully, this method will always bring results. 

Remember, we only use at most 10% of our brains consciously. Utilizing the subconscious mind's power is vital to producing infinite goodness, abundance, and joy in our lives.

Undoubtedly, you can apply the principles in this book to bringing about the physical change you seek. Giving thanks, praying, and affirming its presence will, in due time, bring about the change to reality.

One of my favorite techniques from this book is the author's suggestion to simply repeat the word of what you want and let it sink deep into your subconscious mind. This method proves to be of utmost help if you are having trouble believing in traditional affirmations. For example, if you desire to grow taller, simply say to yourself "great height" or "tall". Repeating to yourself only one or two words, rather than a phrase like "I am very tall", is extremely productive in producing the feeling of having your ideal height. When you repeat a single word or two, you fill your mind with images of that word and they are accepted by your subconscious mind without any conflict. Thus, you don't have to already possess unwavering belief for the image to be accepted! This is great news for those of you who are just learning more about changing physical appearance through your mind, or those who prefer guiding their physical change with simplicity and relaxation. You can easily do this in the few minutes before going to sleep, as well as throughout the day when you feel yourself in an especially receptive state.

Apart from this wonderful text, with joy I will now tell you about new addition to every post. From now on, at the end of each post on Becoming Beautiful, there will be a short description and link to a "Miracle Story". Here you will learn about someone who successfully altered their physical appearance through non-physical means, or whose physical being possess certain characteristics that defies what most people would consider "possible" or "natural". It is truly my joy to share these awe- and faith-inspiring stories with you.

Miracle Story : She always dreamt of being a man, and then her dream came true!

Allow me to present the story of Thin Sandar, a young woman from Myanmar who experienced a spontaneous sex change overnight. After years of praying to Buddha about her desire to be born a man in her next life, she woke up one morning to discover that her sex organs had changed. You can read more about Thin Sandar's miracle here.


Sending you all inspiration and faith,

Becoming Beautiful

Tips for Creating Change (Part 2)

Dear Readers,

Here's the second part of the tips post I created in July. These mainly focus on behaviors that may be standing in your way of change and how you can put an end to them.

• Stay positive - distract yourself with something you love

When you are feeling down about not seeing the change, when you doubt yourself and the process, or when you are simply dwelling about how long it's taking, find a way to remove yourself from that negativity. For me, writing on this blog and encouraging others about pursuing their change is a way I keep myself focused on what it is I desire. I also like to occupy myself with details about my move to another country (out of necessity and excitement), dance, read a novel, or take a walk outside. Maybe what works for you is participating in a favorite sport, reading inspirational stories, or calling up a friend to talk. Whatever it is, be sure to have those activities in mind and ready to do. I like to keep a list of them attached to my laptop frame so they are at the front of my mind. If you have ever seen Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, refer back to what Violet's mother told her in the factory - "eye on the prize, Violet!" Keep your eye on the change you want to achieve, and YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT!!

• Stop checking mirrors!

This may not be true for you, but if you have a tendency to check mirrors or take pictures of yourself and feel down, STOP! This is not helpful for your mind at all, nor your body which is working hard to create the change. The more you check mirrors to see how the change is coming along, the more you are reinforcing the belief that you do not think that your appearance is changing. You have to focus on what you want - your ideal vision of yourself - not what you can see right now. Like with other things in life that you want to achieve, you have to have the outcome in mind and focus on ways to make it happen. Focusing on the way things are now and dwelling on them is only going to keep your body the way it is now. So let go of these thoughts, as hard as it may be.

If mirror-checking or photo-taking is a big problem for you, I recommend that you make it one of your primary goals right now to end this habit. Be firm with yourself, but kind. Every time you go to do the behavior, pull yourself away by thinking of your goal and how important it is to you. Remember that creating the change you seek is more important than following a bad habit, despite the temporary "high" or "satisfaction" it may bring to you. Go on in faith and confidence knowing that the change is happening, and that you do not need to prove it to yourself because you know it.

• Stop comparing yourself to others

Do you have a habit of comparing your own features to those of other people? This is another behavior you must stop if you are seeking to create a real change in your appearance. For me, back when I felt helpless and depressed about my face, I would spend hours upon hours comparing my features to those of models, friends, and celebrities. Though the first few minutes of doing this brought a strange sense of comfort and satisfaction, this was always temporary and would turn into full-blown despair and self-loathing within minutes. It was a cycle of pain that I put myself through on a daily basis. Coming into the understanding of my (and your) own power, I can't tell you of the power that this self-torture had on my me. Just know that if you are one to compare yourself to others, really put effort into stopping this negative habit. You are hurting yourself and your mind, and you are stopping your body from producing the energy needed to create a change in your appearance. You need to stay as positive and focused as you can so that the desired version of yourself can blossom into reality.

If you read Part 1 of "Tips for Creating Change", you will remember the comparison I made between changing your physical appearance and a seed blossoming into a flower. A seedling needs all the nurturing it can get so that it can break through the soil. If it's constantly moved in and out of the sun and watered only sporadically (i.e. if you frequently waver between doubt and belief, and don't keep up with doing what you can for your change), it won't bloom. Consistence is necessary for a seedling to bloom, as it for your change to come into reality. It's normal to have doubt sometimes, but you need to take responsibility to come out of it and to keep up with your practice. Perfection in your thinking isn't necessary, but you should aim to do your absolute best to keep your focus and vision.

Tips for Creating Change (Part 1)

• Persist - don’t give up!

This may seem obvious, but when results don’t seem to be showing, remember that they are just beneath the surface. Just as a germinating seed, it takes a while for the seed to sprout above the soil. From the time it’s planted in the ground, the seed needs nurturing and special care. You have to water it everyday, expose it to sunlight, and make sure that it stays unharmed. Like a seed about to sprout, your thoughts cause your appearance to change into what you desire. But those changes won’t happen unless you feed them and give them your attention every day.

• Create a visualization routine

A great way to assure that you will persist with your visualization is to create a routine. Now, this practice doesn’t have to be a strict routine in any sense, rather a block of structured time to focus on the change you have in mind. Use the time as a reminder and a direction, don’t feel as if you must use it as a definite guide. Personally, I like to reserve 15 minutes for visualization each morning upon waking. During this time, I imagine my bone cells expanding and shifting shape, or simply how it feels having wider set and larger eyes. Sometimes I like to imagine myself with these eyes in different situations. It gives me a lot of positive energy and encouragement to feel the happiness that having these eyes brings me!

• Make an inspiration board

Also called a vision board, this will give you inspiration for your change. Create a collage of examples of your desired feature. Look at this every day to provide inspiration and focus. Know that soon, you will be calling these features your own! Maybe you will assemble a collection of images to set as your desktop wallpaper. You could make a tumblr page with photos of people with the desired traits. Or perhaps a physical collage of magazine clippings would be what works best for you.

• Find a support system

This is one of the reasons why I began this blog. My intention is for it to allow people with similar the goals to exchange advice and offer mutual support. Having a coach or a mentor is great for your progress. You just may meet one here in the comments section! If anything, I hope that I will act as a mentor to guide you.

Welcome to Becoming Beautiful!

Welcome to the Becoming Beautiful blog, a blog about changing physical appearance by using mind techniques such as visualization and meditation among others. This blog serves as my personal account of the processes I'm undertaking to achieve my goals. It also offers you tips, advice, and support for changing how you look using mental processes. Please feel free post and share your experiences. Ask any questions you may have about this process, as the support is beneficial to all of us.

Though changing your appearance through mental techniques is believed to be impossible by most of Western society, my blog is a place for those who believe in the power of the subconscious mind and our greater capabilities as humans. I have spent years researching and learning about ways that people have changed features such as their eye color, nose shape, height, breast size, among many others. These stories are not well known to the general public, but they do show what is possible if we believe and do.

With perseverance and persistence, we learn through our mistakes and accomplish what we set out to. Instead of succumbing to society's perception of the truth, decide for yourself. What is your own truth? You can achieve the desired physical change through your mind with persistence and adamance.

I believe in you and your abilities. I know that you will achieve the change that will bring you joy and contentment. Know that you are receiving lots of faith and positive energy right now.

Best of luck to everyone,
Becoming Beautiful