The 25-day Process

The path to success might be long; but the reward is more than worth it.

                          [25~ days to form a new habit ~ YOU + 25 perfect days  =  perfect ? ]

Everything you do in this present moment has the good chance of becoming a habit...
so browsing LYL right now is a good start......

Once we are clear about how we would really like to be; which dreams or desires
we wholeheartedly  would like to manifest, it is time to take steps accordingly.
Our first few steps will serve as a steadfast fundament for all of our future personal development.

There might be many things we dislike about our current status-quo of living.
Of course it is not possible to change all of that at once;
especially if you have developed strong negative habits.
It is one of our main-goals to reduce those bad habits as well as we can during these twentyfive days,
and maybe even eliminate them completely.

This is a necessary step, because one has  to understand that his willpower is restricted and every fresh decision drains it; so in order to really experience and live our lifes to the fullest it is advisable to implement the most positive habits you can think of into your daily routine.
In the long run this is the only way to enable you to have enough power
to step out of your comfort zone frequently. And we all know this is where the fun is at.

So,It is true that it takes around 21+- days to form a new habit.

We will use 25 for good measurement and to be on the safe side, also the first "perfect" day can be a troublesome one ,therefore we are giving you some time to adjust to your new style of life.
In theory it is possible to transform every aspect of your life during these 3+ weeks.
Just design every day perfectly and after these twenty five days you will be habitually perfect.

The 25 day process is unique for everyone as no one can tell you what you want and what is specifically needed to accomplish that. You have to have a vivid conception of how  the ideal version of yourself looks like - in all its aspects - and this needs to be written down. (Which attributes or skills do you want to cultivate?)

Of course this journey is going to be long, seemingly endless but remember even a
thousand mile journey starts with a single step - and this is how we are going to accomplish it.
Step by step,day by day, hour by hour.

Basically the goal during your 25-day-process is to live everyday as "perfect" as you can - without any excuses. Of course they won`t be perfect, perfection is an illusion, but in this way your mind,
soul and body will be trained for the extraordinary.Try to get the most out of your work-out,relationships,business,meditation  and life in general while staying in the present moment (and enjoying it too!)

Additionaly to all of the mind expanding content on LYL which should greatly assist you to achieve your personal goals, we will implement three easy but immensely powerful techniques to conquer your twenty five day character creation.

All of them should be used eagerly throughout the whole process.

a) preconceived diary

This is a simple but enormously powerful tool.
Ideally before going to bed take 5-10 minutes and write your diary.
But not in the usual way. Take a minute;visualize the next day and how everything would go if it were to be perfect.
Then write it down as if you just experienced it.Use a lot of adjectives to give some soul to your "prophecy".
Of course not everything will go according to your diary but your mind will be directed to the way you strife to go.

This simple method does not only enhance your visualization skill but also gives you a sense of control over your day. Just gently try to stay on the path of your diary and notice how things unfold in the coming days.

In theory if you design every new day perfectly (to your own standard) and act according to it.
After these 25 days you will be habitually perfect. (!) - something which obviously everyone should strife for.

b) 1-hour-purpose

Many of you are probably familiar with the idea to write down your (longterm) goals and reread them frequently  in order to achieve them. This, we are going to take to the next Level as well.
To stay on track and keep your mind in the right direction we encourage you to write down your purpose for each new hour. Just one (maybe two) sentences about what you want to accomplish in this hour.

Sounds easy ? Try it and notice how your productivity,focus and thought-control improve daily .Also notice the difference between how the events in your life unfold when you use this technique and when you don´t.That is the reason why  it is important to not skip an hour. Do not get lazy with it, unless that is your purpose for the next hour. :) .

c) daily reevaluation

At the end of each day we will evaluate our performance by asking us

"What went well?"
                                 and
                                          "What needs improvement?"

After completing your personal 25-day-process you have reached LYL Level 1 and are free to begin with your 56 Lessons of the Seeker.

[Add-on: Breaking all habits]

The SMTs

The SMTs (self-muscle-tests) are a main ingredient of LYL.
Having a fluent connection to your sub- and super conscious mind is very a powerful tool 
and we encourage you to implement a SMT into your daily routine.
Try out a few and find the one who feels and works best for you.

We are not going to write essays, as to why and how this exactly works.
If you like to dig deeper, we wholeheartedly recommend you this book.

This is a true diamond of a book and everyone should read it, but 
 actually it should not interest us why exactly something works if it is beneficial for our life.

So just experiment a little and figure it out for yourself....

[if you are new please read "The Compass of Truth" first]
                                                                                                

SMTs are based on kinesiology. Some people, who obviously do not know anything about it, condemn it as pseudoscientific. The  reasons for that are:
- the results are purely subjective to the user, therefore it is impossible to gather empiric data
- if more people were to know about applied kinesiology and really figure out how to use it effectively, the implications for the current status-quo of our society would be earth shattering.
-you ought not to know about it
                                                                                               

It is our experience that some self-muscle-tests (SMT)
are more significant and trustworthy for certain people than others.
Everyone has a favorite variant. You have to find the one that works best for you and which YOU trust the most.

Now we will introduce you to a couple of tests.
On first glance they look so simple and you might wonder how something as easy as that could possibly change your life; but once you go deeper into the subject you will experience something new (some might even say magical)

Once you think you know which SMT could work for you please go back to
"How to calibrate" and continue with C) there.


If for whatever reason the SMTs do not work for you or you feel uncomfortable with them, be sure to skip to 11) and check out the Alternative.

1]Stretched arm pushes down the other arm

Stretched arm pushes down the other arm

This self-muscle-test has been very reliable to many. Although it is far from my personal favorite.

I place my right forearm over my left forearm.
Now I gaze at a (around) 45 degree angle at the floor in front of me  and imagine something pleasant.
I focus on my feelings and tell myself "Hold!" . Then I will try to push down my left arm with my right one.
When imagining something pleasant this, naturally, should not work.
The Reaction of your muscle should be "strong", it should be "locked", signaling a "YES"-Answer.
Meaning that both arms should stay up (unless you really POWER them down). Try to develop a feeling as to when the muscle "locks".

Afterwards I imagine something unpleasant (for example, a time where i failed my expectations, a failed love-relationship or simply dog poo)
When now trying to push down my right arm, both arms should easily do so; there is no "lock" this time but a weak muscle  - indicating a "no".

For many people this SMT only works exactly as described. The Right arm has to be above the left one . If the left one is put on top ,many people
can push down their arms "no matter what" and the calibration does not work. (this might have something to do with your right/left brain activity but this is just  mere speculation, you will just have to experiment a little to figure out what works best for yourself.

2]Pushing down the bent leg with your hand

push down your lifted leg

While sitting down, put your hand on your thigh or knee and lift it a little.
Now after asking a question try to push down your bent leg. If it stays up and "locked" this
SMT indicates a "Yes", if you can easily push it down, it is a no.

3]The Two Rings (!)

separate the rings

I form two rings with the thumb and forefinger of each of my hands.I interlace them like a chain link.
Then , after asking a question, I try to open the (double) ring with some force by pulling it apart.
If the rings do not separate and stay "locked" that indiciates a "Yes". If one ring opens and lets the other on free, that would be a "No".

This is one of our favorite techniques.

4]Ring and Finger

open the ring with your forefinger

This is an alternative to "The Two Rings" and one of our favorite techniques
.Like with all SMTs you will have to do some experimenting as to how much "force" is needed.
Instead of using two rings we will just form one ring with our l
eft hand and use the right forefinger "to break it".
So if I ask a question and the ring breaks, this indicates a no. If the ring stays "locked" this signals a Yes.
As said before, you will have to do some experimenting as to how much force is needed when trying to break the ring, but there is no need to be timid - you will feel which
amount of pressure is right after some tight. Just start by using "full force" and really ripping the ring apart and then lessen the pressure try by try until it feels "right" for you.

5]The "O"

push down the "O"

Bring together both thumbs and forefingers at the area of your fingernails to form a kind of big "O".
Then with the outer "pincer" you formed try to press down your other fingers.
If the "o" can get pressed down (weak muscle) this indicates a NO. On the other hand if the "O" stays strong it signals a "yes".

For many people this only works if the right hand is the "outer pincer.Otherwise the test results seem not be accurate.

6]Pushing down the trigger-finger

push down the trigger finger with the other

Stretch your left forefinger and try to push it down with your right one on the front of the finger (as depicted).
This can be compared to Stretched Arm pushes the other arm down.
If the finger stays up , "locked", and strong that`s a "yes". If it tilts down the answer to your question is a no (or not yes).

7]Opening the Ring

open the ring with thumb and forefinger

I form a ring with my thumb and forefinger on one hand and put the other thumb and forefinger "through" it.
After asking a question I try to open the ring by pushing. As always, if the muscle locks, and the ring stays in good shape that indicates a yes.
Breaking the ring easily signals a "no".

8]"Flicking"

try to flick your finger after asking a question

I put my fore- or middle-finger in the nick of my bent thumb.
This way my fingers form a (partially overlapping) ring.
Now I "flick" , meaning I push my "fingernail" with force against my thumb.
If it "flicks" this indicates a weak muscle and a no-answer.(or not yes!)
If the ring stays closed this indicates a strong muscle reaktion and a yes.

This is a great test because you only need one hand for it and therefor can do it almost everywhere. Of course do not doing while operating a vehilce or something alike.
Furthermore be sure to have your fingernails cut before trying to "flick" or there might occur anomalies in your calibrations.

9]Circle your Thumb and Triggerfinger

circle your finger on your thumb and feel the skin resistance

I put my fore- or middle-finger in the nick of my bent thumb.
This way my fingers form a (partially overlapping) ring.
Now I "flick" , meaning I push my "fingernail" with force against my thumb.
If it "flicks" this indicates a weak muscle and a no-answer.(or not yes!)
If the ring stays closed this indicates a strong muscle reaktion and a yes.

This is a great test because you only need one hand for it and therefor can do it almost everywhere. Of course do not doing while operating a vehilce or something alike.
Furthermore be sure to have your fingernails cut before trying to "flick" or there might occur anomalies in your calibrations.

10]The Body Pendulum

use your body as a pendulum

This SMT is called "the Body Pendulum. It uses the whole body as a instrument for resonance.
I stand loose and erect; the feet are to beequally strained. Then I tell my body "Show me what means "yes"!".
My body is now going to move slowly to the front or back (or for some people left and right) .
Now I say "show me what means no" and my body is going to move in the opposite direction.

It is individually different which directions means what, although most people tend to "swing" forward to indicate a"yes".Like always, you will have to do your own calibrations to see what works for you.
I have not much experience individually with the body pendulum but very many people trust it wholeheartedly.

11]The Alternative / The Pendulum

quickest way to talk to your subconscious mind- The Pendulum !

If you  feel uncomfortable for whatever reason using one of the above SMTs,
there is an easy alternative to establish a quick and fluent connection to your subconscious mind.

If you want to find out more please visit this section

The Alternative SMT - The Pendulum

[deeper Knowledge]