So, what did you notice about them? Did they change your mind after they performed their respective songs?
When most people initially look at both Paul Potts and Susan Boyle, they think don’t fit our societal concept of success, talent, and ability. In fact most people just write them off by their looks alone. It was apparent to me that both lacked any serious confidence at the beginning of their songs. However, as they progressed through their respective song, you could see confidence radiating out from them. I immediately got Lesson #1 from these videos, which was the old adage that “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover.”
How many times in a day do you judge people you met for the first time? Even more important, how many times a day do you judge your ability and talent when a “big” idea pop into your consciousness? Do you say, I can’t do that because I am not smart enough; I don’t know the right people; I don’t have the talent; I don’t have the money, etc.?
If you are falling into this trap, you are hindering your success because all opportunities are in other people, so don’t discount them. Secondly, you have the talent to complete any idea that you receive from the Universe; otherwise, the Universe wouldn’t have given it to you in the first place. If you don’t know how to do it, the Universe will send you the right people that will assist you if you are willing to implement the idea.
The second lesson that I learned while watching these videos is that Paul Potts and Susan Boyle had a love and a passion for using their talent. More importantly they have a dream, and they pursuing it. I think that’s a great reminder for each of us to examine what’s going on in our lives. Are you really going for your dreams and are you enjoying the experiences. Believe it or not, you can succeed if you desire it enough and allow the Universe to assist you.
There are many additional lessons that I learned while watch these videos, but I would like to get your thoughts and ideas.
“There are no impossibilities or limitations in the world except in your mind”
One of the things that keeps most people from really going for their dreams and goals in life are their excuses. We have excuse about everything. We have excuse about being too short or being too fat. We have excuses about not having the “right” education or about having a “bad childhood”. We have excuses about how ” bad” the economy is doing or about how life is unfair. The excuses are endless.
Excuses. Excuses. Excuses.
These excuses whether spoken or unspoken reveal the primary obstacle to us living a prosperous life. If we would jus give up our excuses, we will have an amazing life. Contemplate on this question? “If you had no more excuses, what would you Be, Do, and Have?”
Recently, I was contemplating on this question, and I found this amazing video online that really gives you a different perspective on excuses. Watch it, and I know you will be inspired to release you excuses.
Here’s what I was thinking about while watching this video:
You can BE, DO, and Have just about anything if you let you don’t limit yourself by your excuses
Have an inner circle of people who encourage you and support your dreams and goals. Release anyone from your life who tries to keep you playing small by validating your excuses.
We each have the choice to either be a victim of circumstances or be a hero and overcome the obstacles placed in our path.
Our ability to adapt and thrive is amazing!
Now, there were many other things that I really liked about this young man and how he has overcome his inability to use his physical sense of sight.
Now that you have watched this video, what are your excuses for playing small in life? Give them up and start living your dreams.
Today is Independence Day here in the USA, and for many people, it is a day of celebration of our country’s freedom from England. On this day in 1776, America declared its independence and began an incredible experiment in controlling its own destiny.
Although it’s a great day to spend time with your family, attend a picnic, watch a parade, go to the beach, or watch fireworks, today is the perfect day to declare your freedom.
But freedom from what exactly?
Freedom from the Rat Race where you work in a job doing what you do not enjoy.
Freedom from financial constraints where you never have to
worry about paying your bills ever again because you have the money to pay for the experiences you desire in life.
Freedom from a life filled with drudgery of just making a living.
Freedom to do what you want, when you want to do it because you are not controlled by the 9 to 5 schedule.
Whether you are an America or not, it’s time to celebrate your financial freedom, or if you haven’t achieved it yet, it is time to declare it and go for it at full speed!
Remember, America declared it’s independence on July 4th, 1776; however, the world didn’t recognize America as a free nation until 1783. So, declare it for yourself now.
Once, you make this declaration, take action to BE that person. Release any negative beliefs that repels money from flowing to you, adopt a prosperous mindset, and take inspired action as ideas for flowing money comes to you. If you follow these steps of Be-Do-Have, before long, you will be well on your way to having financial freedom.
Today is the first day of July, and it would be the perfect day to reflect about the first half of 2009. Specially, look back on your dreams and goals for this year, and the action you are taking to manifest them.
What have you accomplished so far, and where in your life, have you been more conscious and present? What wonderful miracles have happened so far this year? As you are reflecting, do not focus what went wrong. Forget about where you may have fallen off course. Only focus on what went right and the things that make you feel good.
To really discover how great the past six months have been, ask yourself the following questions:
Who or what experience has made you feel generous, expansive, and prosperous so far this year?
Did you experience any “ah-ha” moments, insights, or breakthroughs in the last 6 months?
Where have you found the joy in your life so far in the last 6 months?
What happened in your life that gave you a sense of inner peace?
Who helped you with your dreams and goals, and have you said thank you?
What or who caused you to feel a sense of accomplishment?
Did you take even one step forward towards manifesting your dreams and goals? If so, are you getting the results you were expecting?
If you could re-live the past 6 months, what one thing would you do differently? Do it NOW!
Did you celebrate your successes along the way? Remember it is not the size of the success that matters, but the fact that you acknowledged it.
What was the most amazing moment of your life this year that made your heart sing, made you smile that secret smile, and made you really feel that life is truly wonderful?
Now you are starting the third quarter of 2009, and you can take these productive and joyful experiences and use them to propel you toward achieving your dreams and goals. This means you are already much further ahead towards your dreams and goals than you were at the beginning of the year. You have established momentum, and what you desire for your life is coming to you whether it see it or not yet. Just continue believe and continue to take massive inspired action.
May there be a miracle in your life today… May you have the eyes to see it…And May your heart be opened to receive it.
When I heard that Michael Jackson had passed away, I begin reflecting on my own life.
What came to my mind was the subject of happiness. Specifically, I was thinking about how many people are waiting for some external circumstance to change so they can be happy.
The say statements such as ” when I get the right job, when I get enough money, when I get the right man or woman, when my children become successful….. then I will be happy”
Guess what? Michael Jackson had tons of money, remarkable talent, fame, and millions of adoring fans around the world.
But, was he happy?
Although I did not know him personally, I think that most of us would agree that he didn’t act happy. In fact, a common phrase used to describe him was a “tortured soul.” Many people used this phrase to describe him because he appeared to be fighting inner demons.
If external circumstances such as money and success cause happiness, Michael Jackson should have been very happy. But it didn’t seem he was.
Now let’s not make a critical mistake and say that money and success cause unhappiness because they don’t. As Abraham Lincoln said, “Most people are about as happy as they make up their mind to be.”
If you can’t be happy before you have prosperous, chances are you won’t be happy no matter how much abundance flows into in your life.
The best way I know to be happy is to practice gratitude. Yes, gratitude! When you focus on what is good in your life, rather than what is “bad” , happiness follows. And we all have plenty to be grateful for in our lives.
Many things in life that you experience are result of the choices you make! Love is a choice, not a feeling. Happiness is a choice.
How happy are you willing to make up your mind to be? Take a chance and choose to be really happy!
In this moment, focus on the blessings you have, and from that place of happiness, create the life you want. Let the lesson from Michael Jackson inspire you choose happiness first.
You can’t flow more abundance in your life if you’re feeling ungrateful, but you sure can if you’re feeling grateful, and happy.
So, go ahead. It won’t hurt. It’ll probably feel really good.
