The Universe is Mental
A guide to effectively mastering your mind book review
“You are the only thing standing between yourself and utilizing your mind to develop a vision that positively gears the trajectory of your own life.”- J.E Ditto
Facts! Nothing but facts J.E.
Welcome to another Chat with Candice!
Lately, all I've been doing is reading, reading, and more reading. This year, my mind is set on accomplishing more personal goals. My current outlook on life is big, bright, bold, beneficial, and beautiful, and I have every intention of making that vision my reality.
“Everyone should have a vision for themselves.”- J.E. Ditto
Vision: a clear inspiring and motivating picture of the future you want to create for yourself reflecting your values, passions, and purpose.
And we both know—the more path you can see, the more road you can travel.
Today, I’m back in the kitchen serving you up a fulfilling meal of mental liberation, courtesy of my latest read, The Universe is Mental, written by one of our very own Substack cousin’s
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I stumbled upon this gem after clicking J.E.’s bio photo to check out the book he was reading. Immediately, the title caught my attention. When I asked him how he would rate the book, his response was….
Because of his honest review I was feeling very Keith Leeish so—
I’m a sucker for wordplay, so when A.A. Rashid wrote the foreword, I was already hooked. He described the heart of Ditto’s philosophy as:
“The quality of y/our thoughts determines the quality of y/our lives.”- A.A. RASHID
Rashid told no lies here. Our outer world is a direct reflection of our inner thoughts. To change our circumstances, we must first transform our thoughts.
The Universe is Mental feels like a five-step guided meditation, with each chapter pulling you deeper into mental relaxation, clarity, and awareness. This 60-page, no-nonsense read grounds your mind in a state of certainty —there’s no fluff, just straight, pure, unfiltered knowledge. Ditto’s guide offers clear, concise instructions for mastering your mind.
Mastering your mind: gaining control over your thoughts, emotions, and mindset to align them with your goals and aspirations.
The imagination of the mind is limitless, and so is your capacity to actualize make it your reality- J E Ditto
There are no boundaries to what you can achieve in this lifetime. Only mental roadblocks in the form of fear.
Fear: a psychological and emotional response to perceived threats or uncertainties.
Fear of failure
Fear of judgment
Fear of financial constraints
Fear of not having enough time
Fear of the unknown
The cheat code to overcoming fear in any obstacle standing in the way of you succeeding at making your dreams your reality involves having a relationship with God, a powerful mind and courageous heart.
The Universe is Mental encourages you to take full control of your mind to make the best decisions in life. When I think about how I began to gain control over my mind, the first step that was most crucial was master resetting my mind, What I now call "clearing my cache."
Cache: In computer systems, a cache is a small, fast memory that stores frequently accessed data and instructions to improve performance by reducing the need to access slower storage.
Our minds are much like computers, often filled with outdated software that takes up valuable space, leaving little room for new information—like the knowledge I gained from reading Ditto’s book. I started to view everything I had learned in life as old data that needed to be deleted. Those limiting sentences and powerless words no longer had a place in my updated mindset. They had served the old Candice well, but not the new one.
Now, if our outer world is a reflection of our inner world, as Ditto says, the real question is:
What outdated information in your mental cache needs to be cleared so you can make space for new downloads and begin visualizing your limitless reality?
As you ponder that, let’s take a look at Ditto’s order of operations for mastering your mind.
The Universe is Mental inspires you to reset your mind grounding you in five chapters on:
Vision- What is it?:
Having a picture in your mind , then setting goals and writing plans to bring that vision into life.
“We can all do things we aspire to do at big levels at smalls levels right now.”— JE Ditto
Becoming Aware of the Power of the Mind:
Understanding the vast potential of your mind's abilities.
How to reprogram the subconscious mind:
Reprogramming the mind through a challenging yet enlightening journey that requires effort, consistent practice, and determination.
*For more help in this department check out my last chat
The Gift of Being Yourself
“You can never be other than you are, until you are willing to embrace the reality of who you are”.- David G. Benner
Categories of Affirmation:
6 categories of affirmations that help you transform your thinking with the power of the tongue.
Finding your Purpose:
9 ways to maximize your potential & walk in your purpose.
If you’re seeking to live a happy life, you must have a purpose— JE Ditto
Among Ditto’s tips for maximizing mental potential, my top three favorites are:
Prioritizing Learning
Practicing Self-care
Establishing Regular Prayer
Stay committed to your purpose, and you’ll find the light at the end of the tunnel.- page 55
What purpose is in JE is what the Holy Spirit is in me. Just like us, you have something transformative brewing inside of you. Find the fire living in you and cling to the warmth. That power within you will light your path and guide you toward your true potential.
*Warning: This book mentions depression & suicide.
Book Title: The Universe is Mental
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Candice’s Quill Spill Rating: 4 pens
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Okay Keith Lee-isha 🤣 Oh, I really love this breakdown cousin! I might have to grab this one.
This was it....glad to see yall linked up on Da Stack. 2 great Divine Minds for these Times. Yessir!!