You Can Do It!

I don't know where I got these quotes, but they are very powerful and really speak to me today:

"Whatever you can do or dream, you can begin. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

Begin it now.

The Power of Commitment

Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth––the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: The moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too.

All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no [wo]man could have dreamed would have come [her]his way…"

Your Personal Reflection
What dream do you have that needs your fullest attention? Are you ready to commit, without hesitation, to make that dream real?

The Courage to Fly

I am SO ready and have the courage to make GREAT change in my life.

Your Personal Reflection:
What are you ready to let go of so that you can make space, feel lighter and fly freer?

"To Grow" is to Come into Being

I sat at my computer a few hours ago feeling inspired to write about "opportunities to grow."  Just as I was going to type my first sentence the computer went black. We lost all power in the house. After running up and down the basement stairs several times, I finally got all of the fuses up and running, only after a slight "freak out" moment. I was feeling the pressure of time as I only have daycare coverage for a few more hours and I had a particular set of tasks I wanted to complete today. Just when I was about to throw out my "to do" list for the day and head to the movies, I was able to fix the power problem.

It's funny how those "opportunities to grow" show up in the most peculiar of places. Did I mention that baby was teething all night, the dog peed in my art-room this morning, (which probably caused the outlet problems), and that I hit my head while getting into the car?

So, what can I learn from these minor set-backs today? As I reflect on my own behavior, here's my "opportunity to grow" moment. I had a particular idea of how I wanted this day to turn out, and I was given a series of circumstances that challenged how I would choose to react. I was reminded that when I have expectations and find myself attached to a certain outcome, I'm setting myself up for failure and disappointment. Also, when I'm feeling particularly imbalanced, like in this case pressed for time, lack of sleep and self-imposed pressures to accomplish something, I am much more likely to react, shall I say, not so harmoniously.

Because life is a school, and I am here to learn, I choose to look at each new experience as an opportunity to grow. Today, I choose to embrace the lessons that unfold. And today, my lesson is to slow down, to let go of expectations and to be OK with this moment. Who knew that I could learn so much from some dog pee? (Thanks, Sprockit!)

Your Personal Reflection: Tonight, as you lay your head on your pillow, ask yourself, "What opportunities for growth did my day bring?" In the morning, as you wake up slowly, before getting out of bed, ask yourself, "What do I need in my life today?"

Without expectation or attachment, can you set an intention to grow?