Magnificent Mondays

I am back in my Quiet Space on Topsail Beach, enjoying a Magnificent Monday in the sun. This is where I come to clear my head and let the ideas flow. It is amazing what can result when you surrender and open yourself up to what is possible. At times, the ‘material’ comes so quickly I have to give up the pen and use the Blackberry to capture it all. In these moments of panic, I realize that fear is taking over – fear that the nugget of wisdom will be lost forever if I don’t leave myself a voice mail!! Awareness is a funny thing – certainly because it gives you many opportunities to laugh at yourself. You see, I have been coming the beach long enough to know that the right ideas will come at the right time. I trust this process and it has not led me astray.

I made a conscious decision to come to the beach to write today. I have been somewhat distracted from my writing and have always found inspiration here among the water and rocks. The weather is unpredictable here in Newfoundland & Labrador and with the flexibility I have in my daily schedule, I take advantage whenever I can to soak in the sunshine and feel the warm breeze. Housework can wait until it’s dark and raining. Typing can wait until later when it has clouded over (at the time of typing, it has clouded over and the temperature has dropped by 5 degrees Celsius).

I have reflected much on the freedom I am afforded by working from home. I have been in this ‘situation’ for 12 years now but it has only been in the past 5 years that I see the great opportunity to experience life that comes with it. I have responsibilities and deliverables like everyone else, clients to meet, etc., but I control my schedule and can work essentially whatever hours are required. This means that I take care of my needs and those of my friends and family as they arise and work at whatever time best suits me. More and more I express gratitude for this gift of freedom and flexibility. I intend to use it to Live in Possibility every day!!

Yes, even on Mondays. How do you view Mondays? Do you dread the return to the rat race? Do you start the day off sluggish and unmotivated? Is the day you are most likely to slip coffee on your work shirt, stub your toe, or lock your keys in the car? This “I Hate Mondays” mantra has become quite an epidemic. I has infiltrated society to the point where it is a “natural” assumption that everyone hates Mondays.

Not me. I have never joined the “I Hate Mondays” Club nor did my parents. I don’t remember a time where either of my parents moaned about going back to work or spent Sunday complaining about what was waiting for them the next day. This is a fact that I didn’t ever think about until today at the beach. The meaning that we lend to the days of the week is quite remarkable. Understanding the power of the mind, the power of thought to affect your reality makes this notion that much more ridiculous, really. As I said, with awareness comes an improved sense of humility for all the inane notions that hold us captive. Are you a member of the I Hate Mondays Club? You know, the membership is revocable AND there is no penalty!

Magnificent Monday – the start of a new workweek; a day that sets the tone for the rest of the week. It is a powerful day because of the significance people place on this period of time. I think of Monday as a day of planning and strategizing. Setting priorities for the week ahead. It is a great day to initiate conversations – allowing time for thoughtful response by Friday. J Magnificent Monday is the best day to visualize your success, clarify what you want to achieve and how you have to BE in order to attract what you desire. Monday has “Embrace Your Potential” (www.embracingpotential.com) written all over it!!! No wonder I LOVE MONDAYS!!

I am sitting on a beach on a Monday afternoon. What could be more Magnificent? [Hint: This is where you insert what would make your Monday magnificent J]
Today, I wanted to plan my week (leaving lots of space for spontaneity, my new hobby!), enjoy the outdoors, make connections with family, friends and clients, and write a new blog post. I have accomplished all those things and it’s only 5:00PM so I’m ready to do it all over again! It is great to be living life on purpose, especially on Magnificent Mondays. I am truly grateful for another Lesson Learned.