Every thought is a seed.

If you plant crab apples, don't count on harvesting Golden Delicious.  ~Bill Meyer

I am convinced all of humanity is born with more gifts than we know.

"I am convinced all of humanity is born with more gifts than we know.  Most are born geniuses and just get de-geniused rapidly."  ~ Buckminster Fuller


How can we release that inner unbound creative power and knowledge?   

The mind is an amazing thing..from the imaginations of many are created the world as we know it.   We should encourage and accept one's ability to step out of the box, to use natural talents and  creative thinking.    Make it acceptable to be who you are and not support a
system created through classic education and society's norms, standardizing everyone, creating undue judgement and a resistance to change.   

It's not who you are that holds you back....

It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not.  ~Attributed to Hanoch McCarty


So who do you think you are not?  Sometimes we are getting the message from others that we are not..........not good enough, not strong enough, not loving enough,  just not enough.  Sometimes we are telling ourselves this story.  

Make a list of your thoughts.   No really make a list, please!!! Just write down 3 things?  And if you don't have 3 things to say that's OK.   We are going to start off with just one anyway.


Once you have your list, look at each word or phrase separately and answer these questions>

Start with one item on your list:
1. How important is it to you to be this ..........?   If it isn't that important to you then let it go.   If it is important to you then move on to the following questions and actions.

2. Ask yourself why is it important?  It is something you want for yourself or it something that someone has told you you should be?  Is it truth or perhaps a story you have been lead to believe.  Do you want to be that person? 

3. If this is something you want for yourself then create a plan for change.  Perhaps you need assistance in making the change or perhaps not. Reach out for help, if you do.  Actually reaching out may be your first step to change.  

Beginning your plan
a. What is your goal?  What do you want to do, be or change?
b. What is one step or action can you take to make that change? Think Baby steps
c. Set a time when you will begin to take that small step.
d. Do it.      
e. Repeat the process. 


4.  And very important NOW MAKE A LIST OF WHAT YOU ARE..yes all the things you are and believe to be true of you.   Circle all the positive things about you.   There lies your strength.  

Your problem is you're... too busy holding onto your unworthiness. ~Ram Dass

Your problem is you're... too busy holding onto your unworthiness.  ~Ram Dass


Let it Go!!  Give it UP!!!  Stop beating yourself up about the past, or the lies you have been told…. 

You are worthy.   Say it…"I am worthy.."

If you are going to doubt something, doubt your limits. ~Don Ward

If you are going to doubt something, doubt your limits.  ~Don Ward

Maybe it's hard to believe that you have unlimited power in your life.  But you do…you have the ability to believe, image and create the life you desire.   I'm not saying this is magical..that creating an image in your mind will make it appear before you in real life… but your thoughts do have an overwhelming affect on your body and state of mind…. if you believe in the limits that someone else has placed on you or that you have placed on yourself, then those limits will control every decision, action and effort you make in your life.    Ask yourself…."what do they really know?  How can I be sure?"   Test these limits.  It will take effort, work and time..but you'll be surprised how far you will go. 

We do not remember days; we remember moments. ~Cesare Pavese, The Burning Brand

We do not remember days; we remember moments.  ~Cesare Pavese, The Burning Brand


It is the moment, the word, the look, the aroma, the sensation that affects us.  Etched into our subconscious mind.  Many moments are life changing..although at that moment you have no idea the affect it will have on your future self..some moments are kind, others not so much.. You have the power to release the moments that have affected you in a negative way through forgiveness.  Unconditional forgiveness…this is for you…no one but you.

Are you making yourself sick?

The mind has great influence over the body, and maladies often have their origin there.  ~Moliere


 Have you ever thought that  "it" is was all in your head?  Those aches and pains,  that constant stiffness or feeling in the pit of your stomach?   Well maybe it is.   So how do you get rid of it?  You are not consciously creating the discomfort, but your thoughts about the people, situations or events around you, now or from the past, may be at the root of this pain.    There are so many events in our lives, past and present, that produced pain, emotional or mental.  A thought, memory, aroma, or even a vague feeling of the event reoccurring will trigger a reaction.  That reaction may totally affect your well-being, demeanor, attitude and emotional state.  It can even cause physical pain.

Make a change in your thoughts.
For some "Changing the Channel" is more easily done.  For others mindful practices such as Yoga and Meditation are the key.  Another alternative is to practice Emotional Freedom Technique and/or Hypnosis.  Both these methods, help to make the disconnect,  clearing the clutter of the past and creating new ways of thinking.

WHAT IS STOPPING YOU?

The vision must be followed by the venture.  It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs.  ~Vance Havner


That first step may seem to be the most difficult... What are you going to lose?  


Is it the fear of change?
Is it that the unknown could be the right thing for you?
Is it that you don't think you deserve anything better then what you have now? 
Are you just too comfortable with the way things are, even though your feelings and emotions are out of control? 
Are you tired of trying and not getting the results? 


Knowing what to do and identifying what is stopping you from taking that first step are two very different things.  The problem is that sometimes even though you know what step (action) to take, you still don't really understand what is stopping you from moving forward.  


Eliminating those roadblocks in your mind is essential for success.   Expect the best for yourself. 

Actions reflect your intent

"I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts."  ~John Locke

This is the beginning of another new year and many people are thinking about the way life could be better, more enjoyable, healthier, more fruitful financially and emotionally.  Perhaps the thoughts involve major life decisions or changes.   Thinking about something and doing something, are two very different conditions.   I totally believe that problems need to be solved through a conscious decision-making process.  

1. Identify the problem or situation
2. Consider your values (what is truly important to you) and what outcome is your goal
3. Brainstorm ideas that may solve the problem or help you to move forward. By the way consider everything..don't nay say or put any idea down..the one that may seems the most bizarre could be the best solution.
4. Look at the pros and cons of each solution
5. Choose what you think will be the best one.. the one that will lead you to your outcome (goal, final result etc) 

SO HERE IS THE CATCH...YOU MUST TAKE ACTION NOW!

Nothing will happen if you don't act  (MOVE.. JUST DO IT!!) 

IF YOU ARE STUCK ASK FOR HELP!!!