Only gamble from a position of strength

To gamble is to take a chance. Looking at the odds it is most likely that when we gamble, we lose. In fact, when we take that as a starting point - losing that is - we are already one step closer to handing in our money. A lot of texts from the early 1900's suggest that whatever dominates our thoughts will be what manifests in our lives one way or the other. In my experience there is a lot of thruth in this, especially if our dominant thinking goes hand in hand with strong emotions. Telling ourselves 'we will win' with a tight knot in our stomach is a sure (warning) sign that we will probably lose. While it may appear that we are focusing on winning we are in fact emotionally bound by the fear of losing. People who won lotteries in this frame of mind usually end up losing all the money they won - and sometimes more. So how can we use this to our advantage? First of all, be grateful for what you already have right now. Chances are it's a lot more than most people on earth have. He or she who succeeds in being truly grateful will live a much happier life. Then imagine what it would feel like to win this prize and or what you would do with the money. Do this until it brings a silly smile to your face. Does this guarantee you will win the next draw you enter? No, of course not, but you will feel pretty good anyway. After this, when you wake up to the 'real life', ask yourself: "What would a successful person with a lot of money do if he or she was in my position?" If your answer is that he or she would gamble within his or her means and thoroughly enjoy it as a game and an adventure, do that! When it is more likely that this person would first improve upon his or her current financial position, do that. In case you decide to play a game, take a chance or place a bet, why not do it so as many people as possible benefit? Play a game with good odds. Make sure that if you don't win, a lot of others do. Look for organizations that will spend part of the proceeds on charity. In case you do win (and you might start to win more if you become more grateful for what you have now) why not spend 10% of your winnings on a worthy cause as well? After all, most machines run a little better with a little grease! Have fun! Mark Luyk http://www.freewebs.com/one-in-five-chance