Issue #273 *September 2024

The Law of Attraction
Mwesigwa Enock Joseph (Uganda)
mwesigwajoseph@gmail.com

Below are some highlights from a recent assessment:

The Power of Positive Thinking: In my daily life, I’ve noticed that when I focus on positive thoughts, my outlook and experiences improve. By consciously choosing to dwell on what I want, rather than on what I fear, I attract opportunities that align with my goals. This helps me stay optimistic, even in challenging situations and encourages others to do the same, creating a more positive environment around me.

Vibrational Frequency: Being aware of my emotional and mental state has been transformative. I’ve learned that by cultivating feelings of joy, gratitude, and love, I naturally attract more of these experiences. This lesson has taught me to monitor my emotions closely and to actively raise my vibration, which not only benefits my personal well-being but also positively influences those around me.

Clarity of Desire: I’ve found that being clear about my goals is crucial. When I’m specific about what I want, I’m able to focus my energy and efforts more effectively. This clarity has helped me set more defined goals, both in my personal life and in contributing to larger causes, ensuring that my actions are purposeful and aligned with my desires.

The Use of Affirmations: Incorporating affirmations into my routine has helped me shift my mindset. By regularly affirming my goals, I reinforce my belief in them, which motivates me to take consistent action. This practice has been particularly useful in overcoming self-doubt, allowing me to approach challenges with greater confidence and resilience.

Letting Go of Resistance: I’ve realized the importance of releasing doubts and fears that hold me back. By practicing techniques like meditation and reframing negative beliefs, I’ve learned to reduce resistance, making it easier for me to manifest my desires. This approach not only benefits me but also encourages those around me to let go of their own limiting beliefs.

The Power of Visualization: Visualization has become a key tool in my personal development. By imagining my success vividly, I boost my confidence and stay motivated toward my goals. This technique has been particularly helpful in preparing for important events, allowing me to approach them with a sense of calm and assurance.

Taking Inspired Action: I’ve learned that while positive thinking and visualization are important, they must be accompanied by action. By paying attention to my intuition and taking steps that feel right, I create momentum toward my goals. This balance of thought and action has helped me achieve tangible results, both in my personal endeavors
and in my efforts to make a positive impact on the world.

A concept that I struggle to understand is the notion that we attract everything in our lives, both good and bad, through our thoughts. While I believe in the power of positive thinking and its impact on our experiences, the idea that all negative experiences are the result of our own thoughts can be difficult to accept. Life’s challenges often arise from external circumstances beyond our control, and attributing them solely to our mindset may oversimplify complex situations. Also, while the book encourages letting go of resistance and negative emotions, it doesn’t fully address how to deal with deep-seated emotional trauma or mental health issues that may not be easily resolved through positive thinking alone. This is an area where additional would be helpful.

(Enock Joseph is a Level Three Student).

What Others Are Saying

What Have You Learned? How Have You Changed?
Stephen Okot (Uganda)

During Level One and Two of IIGL, I have experienced profound personal and professional transformations through the rigorous curriculum provided. These books have equipped me with invaluable insights and practical strategies, enabling me to foster a positive mindset, clarify my purpose, develop effective habits, understand my strengths and weaknesses, and align my interests with my career path. Additionally, I have learned to harness the power of visualization, master my self-image, enhance my leadership skills, and cultivate compassionate communication. These learnings have culminated in a more empowered, resilient, and purpose-driven life.

Here are some of my key lessons I learned and changes I have undergone:

Shaping my Character and Life through Thoughts. Studying the various personal development principles in the IIGL curriculum has revolutionized my understanding of the relationship between thoughts and personal growth. I have learned that our thoughts not only shape our character but also dictate the course of our lives. This concept has deeply resonated with me, prompting a shift in how I approach my mental landscape. By recognizing that the quality of my thoughts directly influences my behaviors and, ultimately, my destiny, I have become increasingly committed to cultivating a positive mindset. This awareness has been empowering, urging me to take ownership of my thoughts and understand their profound implications.

Defining my Specific Goals. One of the most transformative changes in my journey toward personal and professional development has been the adoption of the principle of having a definite purpose. For example, by articulating a clear and specific goal, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of my ambitions and priorities. This clarity has enabled me to channel my efforts more efficiently, eliminating distractions and fostering a deep sense of commitment. With a well-defined purpose at the forefront, I find myself increasingly motivated to take consistent action toward my goals, knowing exactly where I am headed.

Prioritizing my Daily Tasks and Time Management. Incorporating essential habits has led to significant personal growth. The foundational habits have fundamentally reshaped how I prioritize daily tasks and manage my time. For example, by starting with the end in mind, I now approach my responsibilities with a clear focus on long-term outcomes, ensuring that my daily actions align with my overarching objectives. Additionally, the principle of prioritizing important tasks has taught me to differentiate between what is urgent and what is truly important, leading to better decision-making and a more intentional use of my time.

Strategic Self-Assessment. One significant takeaway from levels One & Two Study is the importance of leveraging personal strengths while addressing weaknesses strategically. The idea of conducting a self-assessment has helped me identify my inherent capabilities and how these can be aligned with my career choices. Through this process, I’ve gained a clearer understanding of my unique skill set and the environments in which I thrive. This insight has empowered me to make informed decisions on career moves, leading to a more satisfying and fulfilling professional life. By focusing on roles that play to my strengths, I have experienced greater engagement in my work.

Integrating Passions into my Daily Responsibilities. Emphasizing the critical link between personal interests and professional paths highlights that successful careers are often a product of this alignment. By following the guidance, I’ve made a conscious effort to integrate my passions into my daily responsibilities. This integration not only enhances my job satisfaction but also accelerates my career progression, as I am more motivated and energized to contribute in ways that matter to me.

Visualizing My Ideal Self. Before delving into these concepts, I often found myself constrained by self-doubt and a limited sense of what I could accomplish. However, through guided exercises, I have learned to visualize a more confident and capable version of myself. This mental rehearsal has translated into tangible changes in my behavior and attitude. I now approach challenges with a belief in my ability to overcome them, which has opened up new opportunities and successes in both my personal and professional life.

What are Students are Reading

The Diary of a CEO (EBook)
From the Author: At the very heart of all the success and failure I’ve been exposed to both my own entrepreneurial journey and through the thousands of interviews I’ve conducted on my chart-topping podcast are a set of principles that ensure excellence. These fundamental laws underpinned my meteoric rise, and they will fuel yours too, whether you want to build something great or become someone great. The laws are rooted in psychology and behavioral science, in my own experiences, and those of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, entertainers, artists, writers, and athletes, who I’ve interviewed on my podcast. These laws will stand the test of time and will help anyone master their life and unleash their potential, no matter the field.

Students/Graduates In Action

IIGL Board Members Pursue Advanced Degrees!
We learned at the last IIGL Board meeting that four of our current members are pursuing advanced Degrees! President and Graduate Lynda Uze (Nigeria/USA) is working on a Masters’ Degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner (PMHNP) at Walden University in Texas. Next Vice President and Level Six student Udeme Idem (Nigeria) recently moved to the USA beginning a fully funded PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue University. In addition; Recording Secretary and Level Five student Michael Kels (Nigeria/UK) is working on a Master’s Degree at the Aberystwyth University in Wales, UK studying Biotechnology. Finally Board member and Graduate Emmanuel Iziomoh (Nigeria) will be starting a Masters Degree in the Antwerp Flemish Region in Belgium! Congratulations and Best Wishes as you continue your education journeys!

Valuable Resources for Personal and Planetary Transformation

The Listening Planet
Thelisteningplanet.com
The organization aims to help inspire and educate the next generation of sound recordists, conservationists, stewards, artists and passionate advocates of the natural world deepening their relationship with the earth through sound. “It is only by advancing our individual and collective understanding of the role that natural sound plays as a critical barometer for the health of the planet that we can more actively engage in the conversation about the vital links between nature and human well being and be moved to act.” Their goal is to release 55 years of recordings amounting to some 97,000 sounds of the world.

News
Master Class set for September 2!
Join President Emeritus Vivian Muciri (Kenya) for a free Master Class in Launching a Social Enterprise: From Idea to Reality on Zoom. Contact President Lynda Uze (Nigeria) uniqueuju91@gmail.com or reply to this email for further information! All students, graduates and donors are invited!

Help IIGL Recruit New Students!
Feel free to share this newsletter or just this poster with your friends, family, co-workers and colleagues to help IIGL continue to grow and flourish globally! Thank you to those who have referred others!

IIGL Book Sales Continue…
The IIGL Board of Directors shared that the IIGL book, “Creating Your Path Through Leadership” book sales continue to provide a Royalty payment to IIGL each month. It has also helped new potential donors understand more about IIGL! The book is available both on Kindle and in Paperback on Amazon.com! Check it out! Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1…

Meet Our New Students

There was 1 new student this month.

Jamila Musa (Kenya)
I was born in a family of 6 siblings, and I am the elder daughter of Musa, my mother is a Luyha married to a Muslim so I have been lucky to mix with Christian and Muslims in my life. I am a teacher; an ECDE Teacher and I am employed in one of our local private school. I had passion of being a teacher from my childhood I was fond of my mother who also was a teacher though currently retired so I took over from her, impacting knowledge to young children is the best thing ever.

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Student Progress
We had 10 students from 5 countries complete a total of 21 books in August. These students were from Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Kibet Keter (Kenya)
* Creating your Path through Leadership
Jamila Musa (Kenya)
* As a Man Thinketh
* Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Mohammed Sannoh (Liberia)
* Goals
Anastasia Elejibu (Nigeria)
* Good Leaders ask Great Questions
* The Monk who Sold his Ferrari
* The Laws of Success
* The 21 Irrefutable Laws
Udeme Idem (Nigeria)
* Love Without Conditions
Chikanso Ericson Judith (Nigeria)
* Ageless Body, Timeless Mind
* Emotional Intelligence
* Love Without Conditions
* The Abundance Book
* The Power of the Mind
Ndefo Chikanso Patricia (Nigeria)
* 100 Great Business Ideas
Rita Sadiq
* Success through PMA
Mwesigwa Enock Joseph (Uganda)
* Leadership for Dummies
* The Law of Attraction
* Unlimited Power
Cheurombo Pswarayi (Zimbabwe)
* Mother Teresa
* The Diary of a CEO

The following students have completed one or more levels of study this month

Kibet M. Keter (Kenya) completed Level One
Anastasia Elejibu (Nigeria) completed Level Five
Chikanso Ericson Judith (Nigeria) completed Level Six
Mwesigwa Enock Joseph (Uganda) completed Level Two
Cheurombo Pswarayi (Zimbabwe) completed Level Five

Statistics
New Enrollments
3 enrolled in August
33 enrolled in 2024
Book Assessments
21 in August
156 in 2024
Books Shipped
0 in August
5 in 2024
Cost of Books
$0 in August
$70.55 in 2024

You Make It Possible
We extend a special thanks to the following individuals and/or organizations who contributed to IIGL last month. Your ongoing support makes this work possible.
Deb Silver (Israel)
Lynne Murguia (USA/AZ) In Blessed Memory
Naomi Stauber (USA/GA)
John Hornecker (USA/NC)
Michael Lightweaver (USA/NC)
Kathleen Oweegon (USA/OR)
Deb Rosen (USA/WI)

Make A Difference
Dream Team 22
Please join Dream Team 22 as our goal is to have 22 people contributing $22 per month. We understand that money is energy and that to sustain and build IIGL we need a lot of people pouring their energy into this endeavor on a regular basis. We also know that not everyone can afford to commit $22 a month – especially our students, who live in countries with economies in which this amount can be equal to a weeks’ salary. So we are offering two options for those who wish to become a part of the Dream Team. One can commit to a $22 a month contribution or to spending 22 seconds each day holding the vision of IIGL becoming financially sustainable by the end of 2024!

Please join the Dream Team and help us create an energetic foundation to support the transformational work of IIGL! You can really make a difference in the world by making a modest contribution of time or money. To make the $22 a month commitment or a one time donation, click the link below. To become a member of the Dream Team 22 by committing 22 second a day to help us hold the vision, contact Deb for details: drosen2@wi.rr.com

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