Tuesday, November 29th, 2005
I came across a great quote this morning:
You cannot make it as a wandering generality. You must become a meaningful specific. - Zig Ziglar
Love that! How specific are you about your goals and intentions? Have you taken the time to develop a clear, strong vision for what you want? You probably won’t create anything of worth in your life until you know what it is you’d like to create.
Imagine getting into your car or jumping on a plane and going “somewhere.” If you don’t choose a specific destination, you probably won’t get there. Oh sure, you’ll probably still end up somewhere interesting, maybe even exciting. But is it where you REALLY want to be?
If you develop a laser focus on what you want, you have a much better chance of creating it in your life. We are heading into the last month of 2005. This would be a great time to sit quietly and come up with some goals and intentions for 2006.
What would you like to create for yourself in the New Year? Your only limitations are those you place on yourself. Dare to dream big! Make a list of the things you want to bring into your life, whether it’s more money, a better job, meeting Mr. or Ms. Right, buying a house, or whatever else you can think of. Don’t hold back, just write down everything you’d like to achieve. And then under each of those things, list 5 action steps you can take to begin moving toward those dreams.
Then comes the hard part. Actually take a step toward your heart’s desires. I know it can be scary, but you can do it if you just gather your courage and release your expectations for the outcome. Just enjoy the journey and have fun with it. It’s all good. 
Wendy
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Sunday, November 27th, 2005
Even though the Thanksgiving holiday has passed here in the U.S., I still have this incredible sense of gratitude in my heart. I’ve been feeling this for some time actually, maybe the past month or so. Not only do I feel grateful for so many things in my life, I also have this odd sense of clarity and inner peace surrounding me. Why? I’m glad you asked.
I was giving it some thought earlier this morning. I think it’s because finally, for the first time in my life, I’m actually spending the majority of my time following my true purpose. For so many years, I avoided what I felt was my calling. There were many reasons, mostly fear, hesitation, and uncertainty. I wasn’t sure where or how to begin following my dreams. I had a vague idea of what they were, but I wouldn’t allow myself to get quiet enough to truly hear my inner wisdom. Once I did, once I REALLY tuned in and listened, I knew what I had to do. When I began following my own wisdom, everything changed instantly. Doors began opening. It was like the universe was smiling down on me, encouraging me to take another step, and another.
Maybe you find yourself now poised at the brink, not sure if you are courageous enough to leap? Are you standing at a crossroads, unsure which direction to take?
Simply turn inward and listen to the urgings of your heart. You already know what you’re supposed to be doing here on this earth. It was programmed into you before you even came here. Once you begin living your life on purpose, miracles will happen and you will be astounded by the joy and peace that fills your heart. You can do it, just take the first step.
Wendy
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Sunday, November 6th, 2005
When life places obstacles in our path, when things seem like they’re breaking down and we grow weary of the struggle, it’s a good time to step back and look for the gift. What gift, you say?
Every situation and experience in life holds a gift, lesson or blessing for us. Yes, even the really painful experiences, like the loss of a loved one, an automobile accident, or natural disaster. There is a gift there, if we look for it.
To find the gift, we simply have to ask ourselves, “What positive lesson can I learn from this? How can this situation benefit me? What wisdom can I gain from this experience? What makes this situation worthwhile to experience in my life?” We can learn from anything in our lives, from a snag in our pantyhose to a migraine headache. We can learn from our disappointments, our heartaches, and our joy.
We can do this with any situation too, not just negative ones. Where is the gift in a boring Sunday afternoon, a crying infant or a gray, rainy wedding day? All we need to do is choose to see the positive side of the situation. The gift of a boring Sunday afternoon might be expressing gratitude for having some free time to express our creativity or enjoy a good book. A crying infant can teach us patience, compassion and nuturing. A rainy wedding day can help us understand what really matters, the celebration of love and meaningful connections with our friends and family.
Of course, when truly wonderful things happen to us, we don’t need to really look for the gift then, do we? We already know what it is. During the happier moments of our lives, we can further honor this positive energy by expressing our deepest gratitude and joy. Rather than just feeling glad about our good fortune, we can purposely focus our thoughts on massive amounts of joy and gratitude, and consciously immerse ourselves in happiness. We can shout our thanks to the heavens and affirm that we welcome even more blessings in our lives.
Choosing to focus on the positive side doesn’t mean living our lives in denial. It doesn’t mean refusing to acknowledge the negative or mundane aspects of our lives. It means we see them, we accept them, and then we look beyond them rather than getting mired in negative thoughts and letting them affect the rest of our day.
Looking for the gift means choosing to lift our thoughts higher than our struggles. It removes us from our victim status and empowers us. No matter what happens in our lives, we have the ability to choose our attitude and our mindset. We can choose to focus on happiness, joy, love and gratitude, or we can stay mired in unhappiness and struggle.
Focusing on the gifts and blessings in our lives won’t make all of our problems vanish overnight, or at all. But it reduces their importance and helps them to fade into the background a bit. We create in our lives what we focus on the most. By choosing to focus on the positive, we attract more positive energy into our lives.
Stop for a moment and look at your surroundings right now. What gifts or lessons are available to you in your current circumstances? And will you choose to embrace them and fully benefit from them?
Wendy
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