Ever since the time I was a little girl the Silva Method has been a huge part of my life. I can’t even begin to tell you how blessed I feel to get the chance to engage and connect with the Silva Community.

Today is a very special day for the Silva Community around the world, it’s the birthday of Jose Silva.

This video is a compilation of some great memories of Jose Silva’s life, the founder of The Silva Method. Jose Silva was a businessman, athlete, artist, singer, educator, philosopher, the world’s leading scientist in the field of the mind and human potential, and the founder of the world’s number one mind development program.

Silva was the leader in the mind development field. He spent his entire lifetime developing his creative and intuitive abilities and teaching others to find their own abilities within themselves.

Here is a sweet note from Saralee , the cheerful grandchild of Jose (She is the one in his lap in the last picture of the video :p )

“Growing up as one of Jose Silva’s grandchild was a wonderful experience! Spending time with him and the rest of my family at the ranch is one of my fondest memories of my childhood. I remember my grandfather driving us around the ranch on his tractor, wavering in and out of the brush with me on his lap, pulling his other grandchildren in a big red wagon attached to his tractor. He was also very supportive of my creativity. When I was about three years old, I remember “decorating” the entire wall of the stairway, as far as I could reach with a Hello Kitty rubber stamp and while my mother was furious with me, my grandfather just smiled and complimented my creativity.”

Enjoy and share with us your thoughts about this incredible man who left one of the most valuable mind development research for the humanity.

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Better and Better,

The Silva Team

How amazing it must have been when two universities broke the news that they would offer the Silva Mind Control Seminar to its students?

It must have also changed a lot of minds and perception when The New York Times clearly stated that those who attends a Silva seminar are clearly business people and university students.

Take a look at it below, I managed to paste it here for your reading pleasure. You can even click on the photo to read a larger version of it.

April 16, 1972 New York Times - Can Man Control His Mind

“A recent study by Trinity University, San Antonio, Tex. would appear to indicate that graduates of Mind Control do attain a high degree of Alpha production. C. W. Post College, Greenvale, L. I., is planning to offer the course at its business school this fall and Canisius College will offer it in its Department of Religious Studies.”

“A visit to a Mind Control class in New York discloses more stockbrokers than bearded way outs and the dress style is closer to Brooks Brothers than to the East Village. A major New York company has sent all its top executives through the course and its president, a hard-headed businessman is seriously thinking of instituting an in-house training program for all employees. He refused to speak for the record, saying, We think there is something there, but I don’t want to alarm our stockbrokers at the moment.”

“Other businessmen are not so reluctant. Lee Epstein, a vice- president and art group supervisor at Doyle Dane Bernbach volunteered: “It opened the gates for me. It has re-energized me, made me more creative and yet more relaxed. I practice it every day and get better and better at my job and my life.”

~ New York Times, April 16, 1972

I’m talking about the Silva Method’s famous mind conditioning systems. It took my father, Jose Silva, 22 years of research and more than $500,000 to develop them. They are based on various mind frequencies and can be used to access the various levels of the mind such as the Beta, Theta and Alpha level.

I want to share with you an exercise that will guide you to your center brain frequency, the Alpha level—the level for deep relaxation.

While at your center you will experience many beneficial effects of deep meditation. These include:

• the reduction of stress
• positive influence on your health
• mental programming
• the kicking of bad habits
• goal setting through creative visualization
• the enhancement of creativity and intuition

I’ve put up the the exercise audio for you below, but before you take a listen, it is very important that you understand Meditation and Levels of the Mind. In case you want to refresh your memory, you can read what I wrote again.

Once you’ve clearly understood Meditation and Levels of the Mind, you can then start to use the Centering Exercise.

But first, please keep in mind the points below while practicing the Centering Exercise, so that you may experience the maximum benefits of this exercise.

The Three Things You Must Do

• First, practice on your concentration. Concentration is a basic skill. Concentrate on what the instructor tells you to do via the audio
• Second, practice using your imagination. We want you to learn how to exaggerate your imagination because you will be in a better position to control your creative visualization. At the same time, it will keep you active while going through the exercise. By being mentally active, you’ll avoid drifting off to sleep.
• Third, you must practice coordinating your physiological relaxation with your mental relaxation. It is easy to go into mental relaxation. But you must learn to let your body relax too. It takes a little longer for you to relax your body than it does for you to relax your mind.

You do not have to maintain a fixed, rigid position (that’s right, contrary to popular belief – you don’t need to sit in full lotus position to meditate). If you have to adjust your body to be comfortable, do so. If you need to scratch an itch, do it. Make yourself comfortable and you will be able to relax better.

If you feel uncomfortable for any reason, or if you feel that you want to open your eyes, then open your eyes immediately.

Tell yourself—mentally or verbally—to relax, that everything is okay. Then when you are relaxed, go back to the beginning of the recording and start over.

A  Few Things to Keep in Mind:

1. When I  say “project”—or “concentrate”—your sense of awareness on your scalp area, that’s where you start practicing concentration. Establish what your “awareness” is. Let’s pretend, for example, that it is a ray of light. Blue-white light. It is easier for us to focus a ray of light into that area than anything else.
2. Next you are instructed to detect the vibrations in that area, a “feeling of warmth caused by circulation”. Naturally, it is the blood circulation we are talking about. Concentrate on trying to feel the pulsations of those vibrations in that area. You may not feel them on your first try, but by the second or third effort, you will.
3. Then you are instructed to “release and completely relax all tensions and ligament pressures from this part of your body”. Don’t just recite it, concentrate on it, and exaggerate your imagination. How would you imagine your scalp being fully relaxed? Think. Concentrate. Maybe you would feel better imagining your scalp as if there is a warm, wet cloth draped over it. Use your imagination.
4. I will also say positive affirmations such as “every day in every way I am getting better and better”. Another affirmation you will hear is “I am now learning to attune my intelligence, and developing my sensing faculties, and learning to project them to different locations”. This is an affirmation we use in our seminars to train people to develop ESP.
5. At a certain point, I will tell you “When you next hear my voice one hour of time will have passed at this level of mind”. I will then go silent for 30 seconds before you hear his voice again. This is a mental suggestion to make you feel as relaxed as if you just had an hour of rest. One hour of time does not really pass – only 30 seconds will pass. But your subconscious mind will take this suggestion as being true and so you will feel the effects of having just had one hour of time pass at the alpha level of mind. You’ll feel more relaxed and calm.

When you combine your physiological relaxation with your mental relaxation you will be much more relaxed at the end of that exercise. The more you practice, the easier it will be to relax completely. Please remember, the secret to success is discipline. Practice makes perfect.

This is no different from training your physical body and getting into shape. If you exercise your body only once per month you get very different results than if you exercise daily. The same principle applies when you train and exercise your mind. The more you go into alpha, learn to visualize, relax, and tune into your intuition, the healthier and better your life becomes.

Side Note: Please listen to the exercise first, to make sure you don’t get any surprises that may take you off the flow.

Some Applications

With practice you will be able to tap into your intuitive feelings or hunches.

It just takes practice, and the knowledge that it is possible and that you can do it. In Silva Life System Seminars, the majority of participants are able to tap effectively into their intuition by day two of the seminar and perform health case readings on people unknown to them.

It is important that you continue to practice the Silva Centering Exercise regularly. We encourage graduates of the Silva Life System to practice it once a week for three months after they graduate. Many of us continue to practice it at least once a week even after that.

Once you have learned to relax in a sitting position, if you want to find a more comfortable position—to stretch out in a nice reclining chair for instance—then do so. First learn to enter deep, healthy levels of mind with conscious awareness—without going to sleep. After you’ve learned this, then you can enter deep levels even when lying down comfortably, and you can still remain awake for as long as you desire.

Now, let’s enjoy the Silva Centering exercise.

She also is an author of best seller Name it and Claim it, which was about how she wins every time she enters a contest. She also created the S.P.E.C. system. She is popularly known as The Winning Sage.

This is a story I received from Helene this morning about affirmations and I thought I would share it with you.

This morning I’m led to share several healing techniques that have profound benefits when one is challenged with physical, mental or spiritual imbalances. Over the years I have received constant conformation from students telling me how repeating and memorizing the following affirmations changed their daily living into a comfortable, rewarding, positive way of life. I’m always reminded of the time Dr. Joseph Murphy and I had one of our rap sessions and we discussed that some people have to read or hear something 42 times before it sinks in. So it’s up to you. How important it is for you to maintain balance in your physical, mental or spiritual life? Make repeating positive affirmations a way of life and you will LIVE instead of merely exist. This is the affirmation that serves the purpose for many challenges that could include; a dislike for a person, a limitation that proves frustrating like constant eating, smoking, drinking, using drugs. Do you have a negative attitude about everything or a habit that serves no purpose? Or how about an unreasonable fear of the dark, getting robbed, etc.? If so, this will work wonders by repeating it whenever you find yourself in any of the above circumstances listed.

Affirmation 1:

In the past I had______________________I REFUSE to live in the PAST. I am in control of my thoughts and actions. From this day forward I am balanced physically, mentally and spiritually. I AM PEACE POWER and PERFECTION. The next affirmation applies specifically to the physical and it encompasses every aspect of the body. I suggest that you repeat it daily, as it is our responsibility to keep our body in good condition for as long as we chose to use it.

Affirmation 2:

Every atom in my body thrill with life to keep this body well. Every molecule within me carry health from cell to cell. Cells & organs in all systems build for lasting strength & youth. Work in harmony by the conscious light of truth to rejuvenate, Recharge, and re-energize this beautiful physical body. Do you really understand how powerful your thoughts are? There is a saying that says, “You are what you think.” Let me elaborate by giving you a more specific explanation. Watch your thoughts. They become WORDS. Watch your Words. They become ACTIONS. Watch your Actions. They become HABITS. Watch your Habits, for they become your CHARACTER Watch your Character, for it becomes your DESTINY!

-Helene Hadsell

Something similar happened a couple of days back. Celisa called me and we had a very honest conversation.

Celisa then wrote about what happened to her after the call. Celisa’s story is not only inspiring, but also presents how nothing really stops you from striving to achieve what you set out to:

“It’s Celisa from the other night’s conference call. I would first like to say how blessed I was that I got to talk to Laura. THE Laura Silva Quesada! That was so incredible! Anyways, there were a lot of other things that I wanted to say but given the time restraint, I held back. I mentioned in the call that I had gone back to college but what I didn’t mention is the fact that all of my education is being payed for! Not one dime is coming out of my own pocket! I had always been a little weary of college life because I had heard all these stories about people having outrageous debts and loans to take care of and on top of all that, I just didn’t think  was smart enough. After the “mirror of the mind” technique my desire to be that successful person I know I was always meant to be just sort of took over! I figured that cash wasn’t just going to literally fall out of the sky but the more I concentrated on that image of me being all that I ever wanted to be, doors started opening up all around. I never realized how many grants and scholarships are really out there! Thank goodness for the people who sincerely want to help others get educated!

The whole school thing is only part of it. I’m 27 and had already been seriously struggling with alcohol and drugs. I had a very good job but was incredibly stressed all the time and so I would turn to my expensive habit of crystal meth or cocaine and liquor to forget any responsibilities I had. By the time I came around to remembering, I would be completely broke. I had no control.

At the beginning of last summer I realized I didn’t want to be this destructive person I saw in the mirror anymore. I wanted to change. I forgot what it meant to have purpose or to dream or to wake up not needing an “upper.” I started looking up things like prayer and meditation on the internet and came across names like Jose Silva and Burt Goldman. They had very interesting concepts, I thought. Definitely not the usual “fire and brimstone!” bit. I was tired of being scared of getting sent to hell. I needed some help here! Burt looked like a nice man so I read what he had to say and that introduced me to the Silva Method.

Since I started the Silva Life System phenomenal things have happened. I learned to shift my entire focus or perspective on positive things. I cut back on my drug use a great deal by the time I started the program but the urge was still very much there. By then I had gained quite a few pounds because I was replacing drugs with food. Needless to say, that didn’t sit too well with me when I actually saw how much weight I had gained! So I began walking a mile a day, then walking half a mile and jogging half a mile. Scott, today I walk one mile and run two miles every single day and I feel FANTASTIC! School is breeze, I think clearly than ever, I’m not stressed or worried about anything and best of all, I’m sober and I love it!

I would like to thank Laura for all that she is doing. This could not have come at a better time for me!“

I hope Celisa’s story inspires you like it does me.

Better and Better,

Laura

He is the guy who has a world record in the number of books he has sold. Not only that he is the person behind the Chicken Soup for Soul series and Success Principles.

Behind the empire Time Magazine called the “publishing phenomenon of the decade” is America’s leading expert in creating peak performance for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, managers, sales professionals, corporate employees and educators. He is a compelling, empowering and compassionate coach who for the past 30 years has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals achieve their dreams.

Affectionately known as “America’s #1 Success Coach”, Jack has studied and reported on what makes successful people different.

He has a small message for all Silva Graduates and enthusiasts.

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Cheers

Jill

Ken is not only a great coach and instructor, but has an interesting point of view all the time.

Here is one of his articles I would like you to read.

Put The Glass Down

by Ken Coscia

A lecturer was giving a lecture to his student on stress management. He raised his glass of water and asked the audience, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?”

The students’ answers ranged from 20g to 500gm.

“It does not matter on the absolute weight. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for and hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have an ambulance. It is the exact same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier is becomes.”

“If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier.”

“What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again.”

We have to put down the burden periodically, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on. So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Leave it there. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders let it down for a moment, if you can. Enjoy an Alpha break and regain access to the flow of creative solutions.

Pick it up again later when you have rested… Or Better yet, You may make the time to RENEW Yourself and Deepen Your Understanding and ability to apply Silva in your Life, by attending a Silva Method Program.

We live in a time of extraordinary opportunities and significant challenges, but are we truly experiencing the quality of life we desire? We know that whatever we focus on, we will achieve. The challenge so many of us face, though is in finding balance. Practicing Silva helps you to remain focused on what you really want. Even the greatest Achievers acknowledge a gap between where they are and where they want to be. Perhaps our businesses or careers are strong, but our intimate relationships are lacking. Or maybe our relationships are flourishing, but our personal finances or physical vitality is suffering. We all have areas of our lives that demand more focus.

Participating in a Silva Method Program is like peeling layers of an onion. There is a continuous unfolding and integration of our unique potential. Each time you practice or review (it’s free), it makes more sense and gets progressively easier. You become more aware of and develop more applications. Your Focus is enhanced. You review not for the information, but for the transformation (physically, mentally, & spiritually) that the training affords you.

All Causation is Mental

The first principle is this. All causation is mental. All causation is mental. That means that everything that you are or ever will be will be as a result of how you use your mind. You are merely a mind with a body to carry it around with. The entire man made world that you see is simply an expression of thought. Your entire life is an expression of your own thinking. And since the quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life, if you improve the quality of your thinking, you must, you will, inevitably improve the quality of your life.

You learn to do this with Mental HouseCleaning and Mirror of the Mind!

The Law of Expectations

The second principle is what we call the law of expectations. This law says that whatever you expect with confidence, positive or negative,
becomes your reality. If you confidently expect to succeed, if you confidently expect to learn something from every experience, if you confidently expect to become wealthy as a result of applying your talents and abilities to your opportunities and you maintain that attitude of confident expectations long enough, it will become your reality. It will give you a positive optimistic cheerful attitude that will cause people to want to help you, and will cause things to happen the way you want them to happen.

During what we call Caseworking (intuitive experiences in class) you will enhance the power of Belief and expectancy!

You are invited to put some of your burdens to rest, enhance your focus, and dramatically energize the Power of Belief & Expectancy by participating in a Silva Method 2 Day Seminar.