To say the least, I was devastated. It seemed like such a harsh
welcome to America. Many emotions came flooding over me.
The easiest thing would have been to return with my student to
Korea. First impressions are always very strong, and it was hard
to resist negative information that my brain created to explain
the situation. I could have concluded that America is a bad place
or that this event was a bad omen. In troubled times, it is easy to
fall for this way of thinking.

However, I decided that my greater goal was far bigger than
this one temporary situation. So, I opted to change my information
about the event. I decided not to think, “I was robbed when
I came to America.” I also did not want to think, “I have lost
several thousand dollars.” Instead I decided to think, “I made a
donation to New York City.” That way, I could be happy about
the incident and move on toward the creation of my vision. And
indeed, that “investment” did give rise to many great things,
none of which would be possible if I had followed the negative
thoughts and emotions that came with the initial event. Negative
emotions are normal and natural in the face of life’s challenges,
but to be caught up in them is detrimental to the progress of life.
Realize how quickly you can change your brainwaves, and always
keep an eye on the greater vision of your life.

Ilchi Lee, Brain Wave Vibration

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