TAKE A WIDE VIEW 2.
“The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differ- ently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds.” ~ William James
“Start wide, expand further, and never look back.” ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
The widest view you can take is to look from the peak of your intention, pur- pose, or vision. By taking a long, wide view you do not get bound up in the mundane or the obstacle right in front of you.
So set an intention, define your pur- pose, or step into your vision. With those eyes you will only see opportunity instead of obstacles. The widest view also comes from the smallest moment in time, the now. Time reacts oppositely – the wider the timeline the more limiting. You can’t do anything about the past except let it stay there. You can’t do anything about the future except allow it to unfold. But everything is doable in the now. Right now you have your hand on the
brake that regulates how much past pain seeps into your today. Right now you have the ability to define your future through the choices and actions you take. And right now you have the opportunity to engage in your vision, purpose or intention, or not.
1. What is your highest intention for 2014? 2. What is the obstacle that keeps you from realizing it? 3. What type of support would you like to realize this intention this year?
GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” ~ Melody Beattie
Natural Triad Magazine 3.
“Gratitude helps you to grow and
expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you.” ~ Eileen Caddy
We live in a microwave, drive thru, and instant communication world. Never before have there been more distractions, more inundations upon our senses and more expectation of the instantaneous than this time. But what’s the cost? Con- nection. Ironic isn’t it? The more we seem connected the less we actually are. That’s because we have slipped into being en- gaged observers instead of being actually engaged. So it feels real but it’s faux. For example, have you ever witnessed people in a restaurant at a table together but each is staring at their phone? They are forfeiting engagement with the actual person they are with, engagement with their surroundings, with their food, and with the atmosphere of the location all for the false sense of connection via their Twitter feed.
A loss of gratitude is the casualty of this insidious nouveau connection. And that’s too bad because gratitude is the glue that binds us. It acknowledges that our actions, achievements and lives are not merely our own but a gift that relies on our community, family, and circle of friends. We do not operate in a void and the more we acknowledge these connections the stronger we become. The more energy we put into appre- ciating the things outside of us, the more we benefit internally. We become more
stress resilient, we have greater self worth and we are less toxic because toxic emotions and gratitude cannot occupy the same space. Gratitude allows us the opportunity to
celebrate and enjoy the gifts of the present moment.
1. When are you consistently not pres- ent? 2. What is your favorite mode of distrac- tion from the present? Is it social media, the Internet or games on your phone? 3. How can someone help you be more present so your life is filled with more gratitude?
CAPTAIN YOUR OWN SHIP 4.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the one who'll decide where to go.” ~ Dr. Seuss
“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the presi-
Donna Burick
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