“What a wonderful day for a walk,” I declared on my facebook status. It is true. There’s hardly a breath of wind and the sun is beaming down, warming the air to a nice 10 degree Celsius. The trees around the city are starting to change colors and there is a spring in everyone’s step that a beautiful Friday in autumn can guarantee.
I thought this morning about how important it is to “get out there” – both literally and figuratively. Physical exercise in the great outdoors does wonders for the body, mind and spirit. I outta know. After being held hostage by my body for the last several months, I find a pleasure in even the most leisurely stroll in the park because of how it makes me feel. It is amazing how much you miss your ‘freedom’ once it is taken away. Now that my knee has healed fully (ironically, my MRI is scheduled for next week!) and I have recovered from a lung infection, I am enjoying nature’s beauty at every turn. Even on days when the weather is not so inviting, I have enjoyed listening to the sound of the rain as the wind shakes the house and reminds me to be grateful for a warm house.
In order to Embrace your Potential, you really do need to Get out There. It is the message behind the 5 Keys to a Successful Execution of your personal vision of success. It is only in action that you can facilitate change in your life. I encourage you to step outside your comfort zone today. BE different than you were yesterday. DO something that stretches your knowledge, skills and abilities. What you will HAVE, will be in alignment with your vision.
You newfound clarity will cause your confidence to soar and reinforce your commitment. It will make those choices easier next time around. Surround yourself with a community who will support you and celebrate your victories. Soon, you’ll be changing old habits without a second thought. It is amazing how quickly your world can change when you decide to Get out There. Let’s aim to make those changes for the better!
If you have fears about Getting out There, drop me a line through my website: htt://embracingpotential.com. I’d love to motivate you through the 5 Steps to Embrace Your Potential.
Professional Motivator, Lisa Payne, finds inspiration in everyday events to help others embrace their potential.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Patience is Indeed a Virtue
When was the last time you had to exercise patience? I mean real, honest-to-goodness patience. Has your mind ever been so preoccupied with the wanting and the waiting that you are unable to focus on the present moment, the task at hand?
I stand guilty as charged. I have always struggled with patience because I am most always in action! I have been a doer all of my life and it is a very hard habit to break. I make things happen – for me and for others around me. The development of this virtue called patience has been a steep learning curve for me but it is one that I have undertaken in my quest to define and execute my personal vision of success. The frustrating thing is that just when I seem to have gotten the knack, the Universe comes out, guns a-blazing, with a wicked big test for me! And today, I failed.
That is my confession. Trying to justify my desire to have what I want right now, I ask: Is it possible that impatience can be seen in a good light? I mean, I’m not ranting and raving, pacing the floors, or being destructive. I just want things to happen now. Is there anybody out there who can relate to me????
Over the past few years, I have really been working at developing FAITH which I believe to be highly related to patience. I truly believe that the Universe has a great plan in mind for me and that everything is as it should be. There are no accidents. Everything happens for a reason. It’s just that sometimes, like today, I forget… my ego rises and I forget that I don’t have all the answers and that I don’t know what it best. My over-eager and intense personality gets all excited with plans and options and lists and diagrams and, … sigh! Alright Ego, time to go meditate!
I like this quote by Corazon Aquino because it allows for some (of my natural) spunk in the midst of allowing forces outside our control to shape our future: “Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.”
My friends, as you move forward on your journey to Embrace Your Potential, I trust that you will learn the virtue of patience. As you define your personal vision of success, the Universe will conspire to bring you everything you desire. Trust that it will unfold naturally and beautifully. Benjamin Franklin said, “He that can have Patience, can have what he will.” Living in Possibility is all about believing in your ability to attract what you desire. Let the intensity for doing drift away and replace it with an intense way of being – that is, live fully in the present moment and everything else will take care of itself.
I stand guilty as charged. I have always struggled with patience because I am most always in action! I have been a doer all of my life and it is a very hard habit to break. I make things happen – for me and for others around me. The development of this virtue called patience has been a steep learning curve for me but it is one that I have undertaken in my quest to define and execute my personal vision of success. The frustrating thing is that just when I seem to have gotten the knack, the Universe comes out, guns a-blazing, with a wicked big test for me! And today, I failed.
That is my confession. Trying to justify my desire to have what I want right now, I ask: Is it possible that impatience can be seen in a good light? I mean, I’m not ranting and raving, pacing the floors, or being destructive. I just want things to happen now. Is there anybody out there who can relate to me????
Over the past few years, I have really been working at developing FAITH which I believe to be highly related to patience. I truly believe that the Universe has a great plan in mind for me and that everything is as it should be. There are no accidents. Everything happens for a reason. It’s just that sometimes, like today, I forget… my ego rises and I forget that I don’t have all the answers and that I don’t know what it best. My over-eager and intense personality gets all excited with plans and options and lists and diagrams and, … sigh! Alright Ego, time to go meditate!
I like this quote by Corazon Aquino because it allows for some (of my natural) spunk in the midst of allowing forces outside our control to shape our future: “Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.”
My friends, as you move forward on your journey to Embrace Your Potential, I trust that you will learn the virtue of patience. As you define your personal vision of success, the Universe will conspire to bring you everything you desire. Trust that it will unfold naturally and beautifully. Benjamin Franklin said, “He that can have Patience, can have what he will.” Living in Possibility is all about believing in your ability to attract what you desire. Let the intensity for doing drift away and replace it with an intense way of being – that is, live fully in the present moment and everything else will take care of itself.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Giving Thanks for Lessons Learned
On this Thanksgiving Day, a few things happened that triggered me, tempting me to respond with old patterns that are not in alignment with my vision of success. Perhaps you had one of those moments, too. On a day that is supposed to be all about giving thanks, it seems ironic to be tested by the people and situations that we would rather just GO AWAY. Let’s try to be thankful for the lessons that we have learned thus far because we have all the tools we need to Embrace our Potential.
When you find yourself triggered by a situation or by something ‘you-know-who’ had said to you, I encourage you to PAUSE. This 5 step process can yield incredible transformation in your daily life. The 5 Step to Embrace Your Potential as reviewed in many of blog posts and newsletter is a sure fire way to become more aware of your patterns and to start breaking them down in a way that will leave you empowered to create success as you define it. It will affect how you feel about yourself because it changes the way to perceive the words and the person behind them. As Wayne Dyer says, “Change the way you look at and the things you look at change.” Truer words were never spoken.
The next time you are about to react or repeat destructive patterns, remember to PAUSE:
P – Get Present. Take a breath. Remove yourself physically from the situation or at least count to 10 in your head. Call a trusted friend
A – Accept what is. What are the facts of this situation? Let go of the meaning you are giving it. Ask yourself, “How would an outsider perceive it?”
U – Understand the lesson. Why does this pattern recur for you? What are you meant to learn? Maybe it’s time to change how you are BEING.
S – See what is possible. Visualize what you would like the outcome to be. How do you define success? Get clear on what you really want.
E – Execute your vision of success. Change the way you are BEING. It will influence what you DO. You will HAVE different results and they will be in alignment with your vision. Embrace your Potential!!
Need help changing your patterns? Contact me at http://embracingpotential.com.
Happy Thanksgiving!
When you find yourself triggered by a situation or by something ‘you-know-who’ had said to you, I encourage you to PAUSE. This 5 step process can yield incredible transformation in your daily life. The 5 Step to Embrace Your Potential as reviewed in many of blog posts and newsletter is a sure fire way to become more aware of your patterns and to start breaking them down in a way that will leave you empowered to create success as you define it. It will affect how you feel about yourself because it changes the way to perceive the words and the person behind them. As Wayne Dyer says, “Change the way you look at and the things you look at change.” Truer words were never spoken.
The next time you are about to react or repeat destructive patterns, remember to PAUSE:
P – Get Present. Take a breath. Remove yourself physically from the situation or at least count to 10 in your head. Call a trusted friend
A – Accept what is. What are the facts of this situation? Let go of the meaning you are giving it. Ask yourself, “How would an outsider perceive it?”
U – Understand the lesson. Why does this pattern recur for you? What are you meant to learn? Maybe it’s time to change how you are BEING.
S – See what is possible. Visualize what you would like the outcome to be. How do you define success? Get clear on what you really want.
E – Execute your vision of success. Change the way you are BEING. It will influence what you DO. You will HAVE different results and they will be in alignment with your vision. Embrace your Potential!!
Need help changing your patterns? Contact me at http://embracingpotential.com.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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