"Learn To Attract Things You Want In Life"

Helen Hansell had an incredible ability to win any competition she participated in. Known as the "Contest Queen," she had won seven trips to Paris, boats, and houses. She would eagerly take part in any sweepstake or contest she came across, and without fail, she would emerge as the winner. This remarkable talent piqued the curiosity of my documentary crew and me. We couldn't help but wonder: How does she do it?

Upon interviewing Helen, she revealed the secret behind her winning streak—something called the Silva Technique. As it turned out, Helen had previously worked as the public relations manager for Jose Silva, the creator of this technique. She had the privilege of closely learning from him. Let's delve into the story of Jose Silva.

Back in the 1940s, Jose Silva, a radio repairman from Laredo, Texas, had a profound realization. He observed that just as reducing the resistance of a wire allows more electricity to flow through it, he wondered if he could reduce the resistance in the human mind. He aimed to explore how he could change the mindset and brain of his children to enhance their academic performance. Inspired by the psychological questions asked by army psychologists to recruits, Silva combined his knowledge of radio repair with the study of psychology.

His experimentation began with techniques like biofeedback and hypnosis. Surprisingly, his children's grades started improving. However, the most astonishing development occurred when he was reading a history book to his daughter, Isabel. Silva would guide Isabel into a restful state with closed eyes and read important dates to her. To his amazement, Isabel could answer questions before he even verbally asked them. She seemed to possess an uncanny ability to tap into his thoughts and provide accurate responses.

Silva, perplexed by this phenomenon, wrote to Professor J.B. Rhine at Duke University, a renowned researcher in the field of extrasensory perception (ESP). Silva believed that he had trained his daughter to possess ESP. However, Rhine responded, stating that ESP was an innate ability and couldn't be trained. Undeterred, Silva continued to train all his children to develop a high degree of intuition.

Over the next ten years, Silva trained 39 children from Laredo in his approach, meticulously documenting the results. His experiments proved that Rhine was wrong—these intuitive abilities were indeed trainable. Soon, adults started noticing the remarkable transformations and sought out Silva to learn his techniques. Silva named his approach the "Silva Mind Control Method," and its popularity spread throughout the United States.

One day, a man shared his experience of using Silva's method to cure his persistent migraine headaches. The migraines vanished completely. This testimonial triggered a flood of interest, and people began attending Silva classes in large numbers. The method's impact expanded beyond stress reduction and started influencing various aspects of people's lives.

Silva's research led him to a groundbreaking understanding. He believed that the root cause of many problems lay in the negative programming we accumulate from birth. Society, education systems, and even well-meaning parents unknowingly instill limiting beliefs within us, suppressing our innate human abilities. Silva discovered that accessing altered states of consciousness consciously was the key to overcoming these limitations.

Our consciousness operates at different frequencies, which can be measured using devices like an EEG machine. The waking state operates at the beta frequency, while a relaxed and creative state corresponds to the alpha frequency. Silva revealed that when one reaches an even deeper state, known as theta, inspiration and insights flow more readily. This state is often associated with eureka moments and problem-solving.

Further exploration led Silva to the delta level, typically experienced during deep sleep. Remarkably, he found that by programming the mind just before sleep, individuals could tap into the delta level and unleash incredible problem-solving capabilities. People trained in accessing the delta level seemed to experience miraculous occurrences and extraordinary luck—almost as if they were bending reality itself.

Motivated by his groundbreaking discoveries, Silva created the Silva Mind Control movement. It became one of the first personal growth programs in America, with his book, "The Silva Mind Control Method," selling millions of copies. Countless individuals, including renowned figures like opera singer Margarita Piazza and the Chicago White Sox, testified to the positive impact of Silva's techniques on their skills, performance, and well-being.

Silva developed various techniques to amplify focus, creativity, and intuition. His methodologies included the centering exercise to enter the alpha level quickly, the mental video technique for accessing higher intelligence to solve complex problems, and the three scenes technique for manifesting desired outcomes and accelerating healing.

Skeptics and journalists initially challenged Silva's claims. However, when they attended his classes, they were astounded by the results. Graduates reported reduced stress, enhanced intuition, and remarkable improvements in various aspects of their lives. Silva's techniques were proven effective time and time again.

Inspired by the transformative power of Silva's methods, I, Vishen Lakhiani, the founder of Mindvalley, became a Silva instructor. For the past 20 years, I have used the Silva Method to reprogram my mind and manifest the life I desire. Mindvalley, the world's largest personal growth company, emerged from my journey. Today, we offer over