Circle Theory

Quantum Physics? The power of positive thinking? Internal Balance? How do these theories relate to us as individuals? One could explain that a Quantum energy force flows through the Universe. It is a positive flow of power that exists everywhere. It pulses through the Cosmos and creates new life. We can manifest our own positive reactions through positive thought and actions, thus creating a new dynamism that echoes through our lives. This dynamism helps us recognize our souls and nurture them. A helpful model to understanding this premise is what I call the Circle Theory.

Imagine a circle. In the center of the circle is a form of self-actualization (remember self- actualization differs for each individual). By being centered, or self-actualized, you can attain new knowledge by thinking and living with an open mind. You are able to think for yourself and can successfully weed through societal conformity and be a true individual. To be centered is to have an intimate faith in God and or believe in your own principles based upon your own life conclusions. To be centered is to understand your childhood and upbringing, so that when you make new actions in your life, they are not based on earlier negative models of behavior. To be centered is to tap into positive energy –creating good Karma and positive thoughts. By channeling positive energy into your life, you will create a feeling of bliss and even euphoria. On the outsides of this circle, lie the ills waiting in the shadows to knock you off balance and away from the center, away from self-actualization. These ills include low self-esteem, addiction, hate, greed, jealousy, and conflict.

As we wrestle with daily life, challenges repeatedly confront us—stress, relationship frustrations, loss, conflict with a co-worker, credit card debt—the list can be endless. Every negative issue pulls you away from your center in the circle and drags you closer to the edge where chaos and mediocrity reign supreme. At the edge of the circle, quality of life suffers. We must all strive to remain centered. Remaining centered is a constant journey that does not end until we exhale our last breath of oxygen from our lungs. Being conscious of where we are in our circle and working toward being centered is an extremely rewarding journey, even in early adulthood.

To be centered is to be relaxed and confident in one’s self. It requires each of us to stop what we are doing for as long as it takes to find our centers. It means focusing on something that comforts and relaxes us and allowing our bodies to accept positive energy from the environment, ridding us of the stresses and negative issues that plague our days. Often times, focusing on our centers acts as a diversion from the hectic world we live in. It may sound bizarre, but try to focus on a geological or scenic form in nature. It could be the group of trees that line your hometown, or a small stream that looks dazzling in the afternoon sun. Perhaps it is a far off mountain or an ocean, a lake or an endless horizon. It could even be the smell of pine trees or sage from a nearby field. It could be a soothing melody or the memory of an intriguing conversation with someone. The idea is to take in this positive energy and let it course through your body and mind. Regulate your breathing so that you take continuous deep relaxing breaths and exhale all of the stress and negativity that looks you in the face every day. Try this several times a day for just a few minutes, and you will soon discover you have a fresher outlook on life. Once you are relaxed, confident, and centered, you can make better decisions in life that move you further and further from the edge of your circle. By focusing on being centered on a daily basis, you are creating a new sequence of events – Positive actions and thoughts that will return as positive reactions.

Being centered is a long road with a rewarding destination—self-actualization. You first must strip your mind of all preconceptions buried in the billions of neurons in your brain. Preconceptions and preoccupations are any number of issues that lurk in your mind and frequently cause you stress. Temporarily push aside these worries—your day at work, all the static around you. Visualize yourself alone, free of concern. Take your time; this needs to be a moment that is not rushed. Let your mind journey to the beginning of time. Establish faith in what you believe in and in what feels right to you as an individual. Praise yourself for the positive things that have transpired over the last few days or weeks. Think of those around you who have affected you in a positive way. If you get mentally sidetracked, be patient and start again. Once you feel comfortable, relaxed and centered, try to dissect the various elements of stress and unhappiness in your life and figure out why happiness sometimes eludes you. Certain aspects of this journey will take time. Even after days or years of toiling with childhood issues, the idea of God, and daily stresses, you may still feel perplexed. Deep inner thinking is difficult and is a measured process that can be exhausting. By performing these mental exercises, you will evolve as a human being and come closer to a new, meaningful way of living. With continued involvement in your own personal and emotional health, you will begin to better understand yourself and the world around you. Understanding why we are being dragged to the edge of the circle, will allow us to determine the best ways to tackle stressful and negative issue in our daily life. Once you put your finger on the source of negativity, you can make constructive changes to find your center again. By opening yourself to the healing qualities of positive energy, you are creating a positive medium for the future. Even in the busy world we live; complicated by career, family and personal issues, it is critical that we reserve time to find our centers and focus on being relaxed and satiated with positive mental and physical patterns of thought and actions.

Universal Love

The power of God created the Universe. Further, the light of God—the power of creation, life and beauty—is universal love. Love of God and creation is the positive Quantum energy that flows through the Universe. Positive energy, the denominator of the Universe, is love. Life in the mortal world is part of a divine “university” of higher learning where love is what life is all about. Love is the power that holds all things in the Universe together. In essence, love is where we come from and where we will return. Love is the law of the Universe.
Understanding Love in universal terms allows us to see that everything comes from one source—a natural order of life based on love. God is that source. Love and God are interwoven in the beauty we see all around us, in humans, in nature, and in all the elements of our environments. Following the laws of Karma and regulating your energy levels so that you stay centered allows you to embrace love in all its forms. Love improves the quality of your life in your work place and in your personal affairs. Love builds strong self-esteem, breeds intelligence, and, most importantly, feeds your soul positive Quantum energy.