What the Solution to the Mystery of the Great Pyramids Reveals About Problem-Solving

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The Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as Khufu's Pyramid) is the only remaining member of the Severn Wonders of the Ancient World. For centuries man has marvelled at its scale and beauty, even now that it's a mere shadow of its original splendour. Man has also been intrigued by the question of just how such a complex structure was built.

There have been several theories. One theory is that of a long external ramp but to build the Great Pyramid of Giza this ramp would have to be about a mile long. Constructing the ramp itself would a project as exacting as building the pyramid itself.

Another theory is that a ramp that wrapped itself outside the pyramid was used. This theory is now also seen as being impractical as it would ruin the sightlines needed to make the measurements to ensure the accuracy of the dimensions of the pyramid.

A third theory involves the use of cranes. Yet the sheer number of cranes that would have to be used and how they would have needed to be positioned also rules out this theory.

Apart from now being considered impractical, these theories all have one thing in common. All these theories are based on external solutions.

Then French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin proposed a radical new theory. This was something he had been worked on and developed with his father a retired engineer. He claimed the Ancient Egyptians used an inner ramp to move the massive stone blocks into place. Using this theory the pyramids were effectively built from the inside out.

Archaeologists had been seeking an external solution when all along the answer was internal.

Using 3-D software applications Jean-Pierre Houdin has been able to 're-construct' the Great Pyramid. Not only has he been able to demonstrate that his theory works but he has been able to demonstrate that, using this theory of an inner ramp effectively spirally around the inside of the building, he could to construct the Great Pyramid within the time-frame that this monument was constructed.

While hundreds of complex calculations and algorithms have been used to prove the practicality of Jean-Pierre Houdin's inside out theory, the elegance of this theory lies in its simplicity. As Albert Einstein said:

"Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler."

But there's something else. The knowledge to build the pyramids has always been here. The Egyptians simply tapped into this knowledge. And the "mystery" of the pyramids is not really a mystery at all.

We simply had to shift our awareness.

The answer was staring us in the face. We just didn't see it. And now, as well as being able to demonstrate the building of the pyramids using 3D digital software we can see the remains of the physical evidence within the pyramids themselves that support this theory. So the big question is:

"What are you not seeing in your life?"

For the same applies to us as human beings. The solutions we seek lie within us. Yet, all too often, we search outside ourselves for answers. It takes a shift in our level of awareness to be able to "see" our personal solutions within us.

This increase in awareness can be brought about in many ways. Coaches, teachers and mentors can help and so too by simply having an insatiable curiosity about life, in particular your life and who you are as a person.

Again as Albert Einstein said:

"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious."

We can solve the most complex challenge that life throws our way simply by having a deeper understanding of ourselves. The more we understand ourselves the more our awareness expands and the more we evolve as human beings.

When faced with a particular problem a person will often say they don't have the answer. However, the Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius had a simple way of solving his problems:

"Today I have removed myself from my problems, or rather have got rid of my problems; for they weren't outside me, but inside and especially in the judgements of my mind."

So follow your own internal ramp. Who knows what treasures you'll discover within the corridors of your mind?

How to Stop Negative Thoughts and Start Achieving the Success You Desire

Many people have a constant and automatic backdrop of negative thoughts going through their minds. Their negative thoughts play a key role in the negative results they achieve in their lives. However, sometimes they don't even realise their thoughts are so negative. It takes someone else to draw their attention to their negative speech - a symptom of their negative thoughts. People often ask how is it possible to stop your negative thoughts? The answer is simple but it does require persistence particularly in a climate - economic and otherwise - where negative energy abounds.

Think of an intrepid explorer entering a cave. It is pitch-black, cold, dank and ominous. Initially, he strikes a match which provides a bright spark of illumination but it is quickly extinguished. He then lights the end of a stick, the end of which is covered in strips of cloth that have been soaked in fuel and lights this.

This provides greater illumination and he can see that along the walls of the cave are numerous lamps. He starts to light these lamps and as more lamps are lit the darkness within the cave is diminished. Then his companions, from whom he was momentarily separated, bring light as well and soon the cave is flooded. With light and the explorer can see that the cave is no longer a place to fear. In fact, he can now see many wonderful treasures in the cave that were hidden in the darkness.

In this analogy the light represents your positive thoughts and the darkness your negative thoughts. The more positive thoughts you introduce into your mind the less room there will be for negative thoughts. However, just as the cave would be plunged back into darkness should the lights within go out the same thing will happen to your mind. So you have to keep reinforcing the positive thoughts.

Also when you maintain a positive outlook on life you no longer view the world as a harsh place. You are more aware of the good that surrounds you. In addition you are better equipped to deal with any challenges that life throws your way.

The individuals who brought additional light into the cave can be likened to your teachers, mentors and coaches. In fact, they represent anyone with a positive energy who is supportive and helps you to develop into your best self. We all need such individuals in our lives and you too can become such an individual to another.

So to stop your negative thoughts you simply have to introduce positive thoughts. Remember the mind can only think about one thing at a time. So at any point in time you're either thinking positive or you're thinking negative. When you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts you can use a pattern interrupt technique.

For instance, some folks like to say out loud to themselves "CANCEL!" and at times when this may not be appropriate you can empathetically say a silent "CANCEL!" to yourself. Another technique is to wear a rubber band and to snap it against your skin when you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts.

However, remember that you have to be persistent. Just as if the lamps in the cave were to be extinguished the cave would be plunged into darkness then if you stop feeding your mind positive thoughts then you'll simply succumb to the adverse effects of your negative thoughts.

A regular diet of positive thoughts will also help to safeguard you against all the negative thoughts and energy that exist in the world. You can't help but be exposed to this negative energy but you can effectively shield your mind from it by building your own positive energy through positive thinking. In addition, when you cultivate positive thoughts you'll start to vibrate on a higher frequency and you'll start to attract like-minded individuals - individuals set on achieving success in life.

The Law of Thinking is one of the Universal Laws that you must learn to master if you're want to achieve consistent success in your life. You can find excellent resources to help you better understand the Universal Laws and master your thinking in a life-changing program at The 11 Forgotten Laws.

Why People Fail to Take Action After Attending Seminars and How You Can

I tweeted the following on Twitter yesterday:

"My dreams are worthless, my plans are dust, my goals are impossible. All are of no value unless they are followed by action."

This prompted the following response:

"This quote is very good and should be sent to all those that attend seminars in the UK, very few ever take any action."

The thing is that this phenomenon of not taking action after attending a seminar is not limited to the UK. It occurs universally. Obviously, I'm making a generalisation here because naturally there are some people who do follow through and achieve tremendous results. However, sadly it has been shown that the majority of folk simply do not take action and, as a consequence, their lifestyle does not improve.

There are several reasons why people don't take action. Let's take a look at three of these reasons.

1. Lack of Preparation

"Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure."
Confucius

Many individuals get swept away by the promise of what a particular seminar can deliver. They purchase their ticket and then simply show up on the day but they haven't thought through what it is they specifically want to get from the seminar.

I've attended many seminars and people show up without even a pen or pencil and something to take notes on. As Glenn Dietzel, author of "Author and Grow Rich" says:

"Writing is the doing part of thinking."

And, if people aren't prepared to even take notes what hope is there that they will take action after the event itself.

Decide beforehand what you want to gain from attending a seminar. Maybe you're seeking new information about a particular topic or maybe you want to network and gain new business contacts. You may even want to have the opportunity to have a one-to-one with the presenter of the event. Then decide the best way to achieve what you want.

Be prepared to take notes. Have a list of questions to which you're seeking answers. Have a large stack of business cards to share. I once attended a speed networking event and an individual taking part had hurriedly written his contact details on bits of paper. It hadn't occurred to him that at a speed networking event that a business card would come in handy.

Remember the more prepared you are the more professional you'll come across and the more you'll gain from the event.

2. Lack of Belief

"For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible."
Stuart Chase

I've heard several speakers begin their presentation with the words: "Don't believe a word I say". They mean it sincerely as they are asking you to question and challenge what you hear from them as opposed to just soaking it all in. They're asking you to listen to what they have to say and then come to your own conclusions. And, when your mind is in such a questioning state, you're more attentive and you tend to remember more of what has been said.

However, our sub-conscious mind doesn't process negatives and so to the sub-conscious mind the initial instruction effectively comes across as "Believe every word I say".

Still, there are some people who are very sceptical. Perhaps they were somehow coerced into attending the event so they're unwilling participants. They see the speakers as charlatans and they're ready to pick holes in whatever they say. They close their mind to learning new knowledge and they're definitely in no mood for taking action after the event.

Sometimes, an attendee lacks self-belief. They listen avidly to the presentations but deep inside they don't believe that they can achieve the level of success that the speaker has achieved. They forget or close their mind to the fact that many of the speakers came from very humble origins. They forget that the journey to success for many of these individuals was often years in the making.

They have good intentions but after the seminar they will sabotage all their efforts to follow through.

3. Feeling Overwhelmed

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one."
Mark Twain

At many seminars nowadays, in order to provide value for money and to appease a wide range of appetites, there'll be a line-up of speakers. Sometimes you can hear as many as 12 speakers over the course of a weekend all speaking on different topics.

You'll have the opportunity to witness some stunning presentations and hear some amazing information. You're literally blown away. Most of the speakers will have a program that they'll invite you to purchase and I've seen some individuals buy half a dozen programs.

The trouble is that there is no way that person can do justice to all these programs. They get into a state of complete overwhelm and they end up doing little or nothing. The programs get shelved and maybe even get packed away in the garage where they gather dust and become forgotten.

When you go to a seminar check out who is presenting and what they'll be speaking about. Prioritise the speakers you most want to hear and what you want to learn from them. It's fine to listen and learn from the other speakers as well but refrain from being pulled in too many different directions.

The hallmark of success is FOCUS. It may be that you could incorporate all the different strategies you hear into your business but you'll never be able to do this all at once. Decide what's important or even what you think you can handle at this time. Phase things in gradually.

The important thing is to gain some measure of success as FAST as you can. There's nothing like that feeling of success when your hard work starts to pay off. You can then build on that success.

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Your outer environment, including your home, is a reflection of your inner environment. The physical state of your home affects your health in either a positive or negative manner. When my home is neat and tidy I feel calmer and more relaxed. I think with greater clarity and I'm more productive. There is a clear correlation between areas in my home where I'm disorganised and issues I'm facing in my life.

Many of us live in pre-built accommodation that we've adapted to our needs rather than custom-built homes. As such, there are probably several things about your home which may be having an adverse effect on your health and well-being but which you may not be able to readily change. On the other hand, there may be several things that you could change that would have a beneficial impact on your health and well-being if only you knew how.

Sheri Ruston's new book called "Feng Shui Made Simple: Room by Room" is an elegantly compiled, simple guide to transforming your home one room at a time. There are loads of practical tips that you can easily and quickly implement. The book is enhanced by beautiful photos and illustrations so you have a visual reference of the effects you are aiming to create in your own home.

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