Dr. Anne Kunath

Listen to This audio article written by Dr. Anne Kunath (narrated by Terrie Wurzbacher)...and then figure out "What are you giving life to?" After you listen to this you'll know where you want to start on this membership site. Enjoy.

                                                  What are you giving life to?

Scientists tell us that everything, visible and invisible, is energy. This energy permeates the Universe. We can clearly see this in our physical world where everything has a molecular structure of basic elements.

The closer we come to understanding the Universe, the better we understand its oneness. The energy that permeates the Universe is called "Substance." It is the foundation of all existing things. It contains the seeds, ideas, wisdom and intelligence that inspire and stimulate us to think, desire, dream, have faith and make things happen.

All things are created from and are comprised of this Substance. This energy works in and through the minds of human beings. When we ask for ideas, we receive the wisdom, understanding and inspiration we want. As we imagine and picture our goals and desires, we mold the Substance of the Universe to that thing we have chosen.

Our thoughts, beliefs, words and actions mold the invisible Substance into its visible form. The invisible Substance or energy molds itself to our choices and beliefs, and then presents itself into our visible world.

One of the first things you learn in Metaphysics is that we are life-giving, spiritual beings. You give life by thinking, feeling and believing. You give life knowingly and unknowingly. You become the qualities you give life to.

You give life to praise and appreciation. You give life by condemnation and criticism. Even unwelcome conditions would not have come about if life had not been given to them. Whatever you think and feel strongly about, believe in and react to is what receives life.

It can be something you want, just as well as something you don't want. Fear gives life to and strengthens that which you fear. Hatred gives life to and strengthens the nature of the person or character of the thing hated. Anger gives life to and strengthens the individual to whom you direct your anger.

When you give life through love, praise, appreciation and happy attitudes, you reap a harvest of blessings. When you give life through anger, worry and criticism, you reap a harvest of misery.

Even more importantly, by giving life to the negative qualities in another person or situation through criticism, anger or condemnation, those qualities are strengthened in them. You also strengthen those qualities within yourself.

Just as love inevitably gives life to and strengthens warm, tender experiences, praise gives life to and strengthens goodness and beauty. Joy gives life to and attracts happy events. All the positive traits give life to exhilarating experiences.

Desires are God given. When you have a desire, it means that the God within you has given you an idea for greater expression. It is your responsibility to give the energy of life to that idea. It is very simple. The more life given to an idea, the more quickly you receive results.

What is life? The dictionary informs us that it is vigor, liveliness, animation and vivacity. It is the property of plants and animals that allow them to take in food, grow, reproduce and adapt themselves to their surroundings.

A seed without the proper conditions of life remains dormant. The marriage unnourished with life loses it magic. A body without life withers. A mind without life loses its capacity to think. A heart without life has no feeling. A talent without life grows rusty.

Conversely, whatever you give life to becomes vigorous. It is enhanced with animation. It flourishes and grows. What you give life to reproduces itself and gives life to new seeds. Whatever you give your attention to thrives.

When you know how energy lives, you have no excuse for not having everything you want. You have no excuse for not being happy.

Whatever you give life to is manifested in our world. If there is something you would rather not have, you can stop giving it energy by taking your mind off of it. You give life to anything you choose.

I once knew a man who intellectually understood this principle, but had not been able to see the results. Jim was consistent and diligent in recognizing and becoming aware of the seeds God planted in his mind. However, his harvest was small.

One night while attending a goal-setting class, Jim heard the teacher say, "All the knowledge in the world does not bring results unless you give your seeds energy." He began to give life to the seeds of his desires through prayer treatment, affirmation and meditation.

One of the seeds God had planted in Jim was a strong desire for companionship. This man began to meditate on loving relations, compatibility and harmony. He affirmed for someone who would share his spiritual interests, hobbies, interest in sports and love of his home.

Shortly afterward, the seeds began to germinate and grow. Jim became surrounded with life-minded people and all of his relationships were harmonized with love. He also gave life to the idea of a loving, permanent relationship.

Someone very special soon appeared in the world. She loved sports, enjoyed the same hobbies and was ready for a new and wonderful relationship. They were married shortly after they met.

They made a commitment that each would give a daily prayer for the marriage made in heaven and filled with love. It was a marriage that outpoured joy and dedicated to appreciation. That was 14 years ago. They are still enjoying the excitement they knew on the day they were married.

Knowing what to do isn't enough. There are many people who claim to know all about the spiritual laws that would make their lives more productive and happy, yet they have not learned to put into practice the application that makes the actual change.

There was a woman who regularly studied, read and attended lectures and classes on Metaphysics. Although Wanda could tell you all of the methods and techniques for making improvements in her life, her life was in shambles. There were problems with her children, husband and coworkers. She was in a constant state of crisis.

When Wanda received suggestions from a counselor for specific affirmations, she would say, "I have already tried that and it didn't work." Wanda always had an excuse for not having the harmony she craved.

Finally the counselor told her, "Stop trying and do it." This shocked Wanda so much that she angrily got up and left. The next day she came back very contritely and said, "At first I was outraged. Then I began to really think. Finally I sat down and meditated on the words 'reveal the truth to me.' I discovered many things about myself."

This woman had studied how to improve her life for many years, but had never taken the time to do it. It was always something to do tomorrow. Now it was time to practice what she intellectually knew. Several times a day Wanda took a few minutes out of her busy schedule and began to affirm, praise and appreciate.

The results were immediate. Miracles began to happen in her home, family and bank account. Every area of her life improved.

She gave energy to what she wanted and took energy off the things she did not want. She dedicated her life to living by choice and giving energy to happy, loving, kind and generous thoughts. The Universe began to pour its blessings upon her. Her cup was soon filled and overflowing.

Anything must be used consistently for it to work. Directing your mind consistently into positive channels will prevent the events you do not wish and bring the joyous experiences you desire.

Determination becomes easy when you realize that all change first occurs in your inner self and then in your outer world. Choose now.

Use your God-given mind to establish a choice. Choose peace, love, harmony, health and success. Then use the power of your thought, word and action to transform your world into the beauty that you desire.

Be consistent. Only permanent use brings about permanent change. Stop giving energy to the things you do not want. Give that energy to something you desire and achieve a result that will bring blessings to you.

You make the choice. To grow spiritually is to choose deliberately with awareness. Everything you are experiencing now is your report card. Your experiences are telling you what you have given life to in the past.

A daily discipline of giving life to love in your relationships, health in your body, success in your work, wealth in your bank accounts, wisdom in your mind and happiness in every part of your world will work miracles.