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Friday, July 27, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Goals and Outcomes
"Keep your eyes on the prize." I bet you have heard that before. It stands with the conventional wisdom of goalsetting. Set your goal, don't let anything stand in your way, keep your eyes on the prize and in the end, you will accomplish great things.
I know that seems like a tried and true method of getting to be where you want to be, but I would like to suggest something different. Instead of focusing on that goal, lets think about what it would feel like to be there already. What does it feel like? Does it feel good? Do you feel accomplished? Proud? Satisfied? In all reality, that is actually your goal, to have those feelings. The goal isn't the thing or accomplishment, it is the feeling that you get from it.
What if, then, what if you let go of the outcome and focused on feeling the way you want to feel, right now? If you already feel proud and satisfied and accomplished, then whatever the outcomes of your endeavors is just the icing on the cake. You are then able to let go of the outcomes, of the limitations that you have set for yourself and anything is possible because you are able to allow the most magnificent things to happen. Perhaps it may be the original accomplishment that you had in mind or it may be something even beyond your wildest imagination.
Something to ponder.
I know that seems like a tried and true method of getting to be where you want to be, but I would like to suggest something different. Instead of focusing on that goal, lets think about what it would feel like to be there already. What does it feel like? Does it feel good? Do you feel accomplished? Proud? Satisfied? In all reality, that is actually your goal, to have those feelings. The goal isn't the thing or accomplishment, it is the feeling that you get from it.
What if, then, what if you let go of the outcome and focused on feeling the way you want to feel, right now? If you already feel proud and satisfied and accomplished, then whatever the outcomes of your endeavors is just the icing on the cake. You are then able to let go of the outcomes, of the limitations that you have set for yourself and anything is possible because you are able to allow the most magnificent things to happen. Perhaps it may be the original accomplishment that you had in mind or it may be something even beyond your wildest imagination.
Something to ponder.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Always Learning, Always Growing
Learning and expanding your knowledge is essential to living. I believe this is so true. Because I believe this, I surround myself with all kinds of books, CDs, DVDs and other learning tools. These are all important, but the most important learning tool is experience. So, I also try to get in some great experiences.
My theme for this year is ADVENTURE. I began this year of adventure kind of slow, working my way into adventure. It can be scary. It is stepping past your comfort zone. This weekend I stepped way past my comfort zone. I attended a two day immersion seminar in Denver, Colorado.
Day one of the seminar concluded with board breaking. I was expecting some little 1/4 inch thick board and wasn't too worried about it. Then they pulled out the boards. These suckers were THICK! But, by golly, I nailed it! I hit that board and it busted in two! Empowering and suprisingly emotional for me. I did have to step out of my comfort zone to do this, not because of the physical aspect of it (although it isn't something that I had ever really thought of doing). I stepped out of my comfort zone because the set up for the physical act took looking at a fear, owning it, getting angry with it and releasing it. Those of you who know me, know that the path that resonates for me is that life is easy and joyful, and this was the exact opposite of that. It is taking something unpleasant out of the box and really examining it. Getting angry with it. Nothing fun or joyful about that! Right. Right? Hmmm...
Day two of the seminar concluded with firewalking. Okay, so we didn't actually walk through flames, but really hot coals. Really HOT. I was pumped for this. This is why I signed up for this intensive immersion seminar. If I can walk across coals, I can do anything. A N Y T H I N G! And guess what, I did walk across those coals. Blisters? Not a single one! Again, though, the stepping out of my comfort zone, although the physical act absolutely qualified, was the set up to prep for it. Again it had to do with picking up that ugliness out of the box and examining it. YUCK! But the up side, other than the absolute high and wonderful feeling of empowerment, was the incredible focus not on that ugliness that had been tucked away in the box... that was tossed aside, into the fire, but the total focus on what fills that void. What we are replacing that horrible ugly thing with. Hooray. A new intention. A new focus. A new me. A TRANSFORMATION.
So, does it sound hokey? Yeah. Even as I'm reading what I have typed. Does it feel hokey? No. Not even a little. I feel like a new person. I learned so much. I have new skills, new tools. I have a new appreciation for me. For what I am capable of.
Life is experiences. One of the speakers said, "If you aren't learning, you are dying." I had heard it before, I had known its truth. I am more clear on the truth in that statement now. If you aren't learning, if you aren't experiencing, you are dying. And it is your choice. Take a chance. Step out of your comfort zone. Have an experience. Do it. Are you living or are you dying?
My theme for this year is ADVENTURE. I began this year of adventure kind of slow, working my way into adventure. It can be scary. It is stepping past your comfort zone. This weekend I stepped way past my comfort zone. I attended a two day immersion seminar in Denver, Colorado.
Day one of the seminar concluded with board breaking. I was expecting some little 1/4 inch thick board and wasn't too worried about it. Then they pulled out the boards. These suckers were THICK! But, by golly, I nailed it! I hit that board and it busted in two! Empowering and suprisingly emotional for me. I did have to step out of my comfort zone to do this, not because of the physical aspect of it (although it isn't something that I had ever really thought of doing). I stepped out of my comfort zone because the set up for the physical act took looking at a fear, owning it, getting angry with it and releasing it. Those of you who know me, know that the path that resonates for me is that life is easy and joyful, and this was the exact opposite of that. It is taking something unpleasant out of the box and really examining it. Getting angry with it. Nothing fun or joyful about that! Right. Right? Hmmm...
Day two of the seminar concluded with firewalking. Okay, so we didn't actually walk through flames, but really hot coals. Really HOT. I was pumped for this. This is why I signed up for this intensive immersion seminar. If I can walk across coals, I can do anything. A N Y T H I N G! And guess what, I did walk across those coals. Blisters? Not a single one! Again, though, the stepping out of my comfort zone, although the physical act absolutely qualified, was the set up to prep for it. Again it had to do with picking up that ugliness out of the box and examining it. YUCK! But the up side, other than the absolute high and wonderful feeling of empowerment, was the incredible focus not on that ugliness that had been tucked away in the box... that was tossed aside, into the fire, but the total focus on what fills that void. What we are replacing that horrible ugly thing with. Hooray. A new intention. A new focus. A new me. A TRANSFORMATION.
So, does it sound hokey? Yeah. Even as I'm reading what I have typed. Does it feel hokey? No. Not even a little. I feel like a new person. I learned so much. I have new skills, new tools. I have a new appreciation for me. For what I am capable of.
Life is experiences. One of the speakers said, "If you aren't learning, you are dying." I had heard it before, I had known its truth. I am more clear on the truth in that statement now. If you aren't learning, if you aren't experiencing, you are dying. And it is your choice. Take a chance. Step out of your comfort zone. Have an experience. Do it. Are you living or are you dying?
Friday, January 20, 2012
Little Things Matter
I know it is just a crazy little random thing, but sometimes little things make a perfectly bright and wonderful day just a little more perfect and a little more bright and wonderful!
So, at least twice a week, sometimes more often, I stop by Spangles (a burger chain based in Kansas) before going to work and I almost always get the same thing, a plain bagel, a side of hashbrown nuggets (tater-tots -- yum!) and a large iced tea with extra ice.
This morning I did that very same thing, just kind of a routine thing. The young lady that was working the drive-thru window greeted me with a huge smile and said, "Are you always so nice?" I was kind of thrown for a loop, but I stammered, "Well, I hope so!", and she said, "Well, it just always makes me smile! Thanks!"
She turned to get my order and a co-worker looked at her and said, "Did you just ask her if she's always nice?" and she said, "She is, she always is, and it makes me happy." (I don't think I was suppose to hear that part, but I did.)
ANYWAY, I was thinking, wow, I didn't do anything extraordinary or anything extra kind really, but I WAS courteous and cheerful, which I always try to be. I always try to say please and thank you and be cheerful to everyone including those that are "serving" me (as through the drive-thru). I know you all do that, too, but wow, her saying she appreciated it just MADE MY DAY!! I am sure that not everyone that she interacts with in any given day use those common niceties. So, ladies and gents, just being your BEAUTIFUL, KIND, WONDERFUL selves, YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE to someone! SMILE! The world needs your love!
So, at least twice a week, sometimes more often, I stop by Spangles (a burger chain based in Kansas) before going to work and I almost always get the same thing, a plain bagel, a side of hashbrown nuggets (tater-tots -- yum!) and a large iced tea with extra ice.
This morning I did that very same thing, just kind of a routine thing. The young lady that was working the drive-thru window greeted me with a huge smile and said, "Are you always so nice?" I was kind of thrown for a loop, but I stammered, "Well, I hope so!", and she said, "Well, it just always makes me smile! Thanks!"
She turned to get my order and a co-worker looked at her and said, "Did you just ask her if she's always nice?" and she said, "She is, she always is, and it makes me happy." (I don't think I was suppose to hear that part, but I did.)
ANYWAY, I was thinking, wow, I didn't do anything extraordinary or anything extra kind really, but I WAS courteous and cheerful, which I always try to be. I always try to say please and thank you and be cheerful to everyone including those that are "serving" me (as through the drive-thru). I know you all do that, too, but wow, her saying she appreciated it just MADE MY DAY!! I am sure that not everyone that she interacts with in any given day use those common niceties. So, ladies and gents, just being your BEAUTIFUL, KIND, WONDERFUL selves, YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE to someone! SMILE! The world needs your love!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Beautiful Seeds of Change
Good morning and Brightest Blessings!!
Exciting news this morning!! I have been keeping it kind of quiet, but my publisher has given the okay to publicly announce that my book "Beautiful Seeds of Change" is almost ready for release. This is a fabulous multi-author book in which each author tells about something in his or her life that brought about a wonderful change.
I will be releasing more information soon, along with information on how you can get in on the pre-release sale. Stay tuned!! :)
Exciting news this morning!! I have been keeping it kind of quiet, but my publisher has given the okay to publicly announce that my book "Beautiful Seeds of Change" is almost ready for release. This is a fabulous multi-author book in which each author tells about something in his or her life that brought about a wonderful change.
I will be releasing more information soon, along with information on how you can get in on the pre-release sale. Stay tuned!! :)
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