When my son Lydell was very young, he hated brushing his teeth. He would cry, act like he was gagging, try to get off the counter. So I started to play a game with him. I’d say, in my little mommy singsongy voice: “What do I see in there???? I see a little alligator! Let’s get him!!!” His eyes would get big and then he would open his mouth and let me get that little critter out of there, while he would laugh and laugh. And every night, I’d think of another little beast that appeared in his mouth. I don’t think he ever had any cavities because he was so careful to get rid of all the monsters lurking in his little mouth. (Moms are so sneaky, aren’t they?) I guess I didn’t know that I was only following the Laws of Dual Thought and Substitution. You cannot think of two things at the same time. You also can’t be angry and happy at the same time.
As I wrote in last week’s blog, we are renovating our house. I’ve heard it said that one of the biggest causes of divorce is home renovations, and now I know why! This is actually the second home renovation we are going through, but it’s been extremely long and stressful. Though I would never divorce my husband, today was one of those days where I would have been happy to take a vacation without him! But as I was driving, and found myself feeling angry, I decided to search for that happy memory that would make me smile and replace that angry feeling I was having. I searched deep, and remembered our first date. He was so handsome, all dressed up, even though we weren’t going out anywhere. And then he sat down and played a song from Phantom of the Opera on the piano for me. Oh my! I love musicals and I particularly love that song. In an INSTANT, my heart melted, and I felt myself remembering how much I loved listening to him play, and how gifted he was. It was like magic!
I can feel my old blueprint fading away week by week. I think maybe this will be the week that I can go for more than a day on the Mental Diet without starting over every hour! I know the trick now!
The Master Keys 
Fran, wonderfully written story – clearly saw each aspect including the heart melting when your beau played music for you on the piano. I too married a man who plays and sings. Come visit us in our Piano bar in Costa Rica – it’s called “Loud Smiles”. First drink is on the house. Blessings for you and your family during the holiday season!
Oh boy! Really? We will take you up on that! Thanks!
Well done Fran! Great attitude, and…you will be in your house by the 31st of December 2013 or before.
Thank you Fran! This helped me a lot today!
Awesome!
What an incredible experience you had this week! Knowledge IS power! If you didn’t know to attach a positive thought to what was going on with your house… the result could have or would be disastrous! You’re such an inspiration! ❤
Thank you, Alice!
way to change it up. keep pushing
Thank you, Steve!
Way to go Fran!! Love that switching from negative to positive with memories. That is a real encouragement to me. As a real estate broker & appraiser I have run into lots of couples–especially ladies that did not make half the effort you have. Good job–very proud of you. Merry Christmas.
Oh boy, Larry! I can just imagine the kinds of things you hear!
Fran, you brought me to tears…such a beautiful story and so beautifully told. It is so clear to me why you are so successful! Thanks for the reminders!
Thank you, Gloria. It means so much to me to have touched you.
Thank you Fran. I feel that we are connected. Awesome post.