"Choice" It Has the Power To Shape Our Reality

"Choice,  It Has the Power To Shape Our Reality"

At one point of time in your life you played with play-dough.  It was fun to create new shapes that come from the thought in our mind.  Those thoughts are a “Choice”.

“Choice” impacts our lives and the lives of others.   It is from our choices that we make and they are great deal of them in a day.   They mold and set us forward or sometimes backward in our journey.  As I was saying earlier abut play-dough and how it creates what we imagine.

We use our hands and tools to sculpt the mound of play-dough that lies in front of us.  Just as the “Choice” we made will shape and smooth out the rough edges of our character.  Character being our habits, attitudes, and personality.  They are formed by our “Choice” we make. 

I have found from personal experiences of the choices I have made.  Some have been great and others not so much.  I really like what Jim Rohn said. 

“Reality begins with imagination.  Imagination is but a thought we create in our minds.  Create the reality your want and with the right action and discipline behind it.  Many things, wonderful things are possible.” 

Just like your Book of Life that tells your story.  Each page is written is from the choices we have made..  We are the story tellers of our journey.  We make it from the decisions we make. I think that this quote speaks volumes

“Our lives are books and each day is a page…we can’t erase what has already been written but we can always try to make the next page better” –unknown

Choice is used every day and effects everyone not just ourselves.  The choices we make now in the present. Causes the ripples and those ripples create our future.  It is our environments both professional and personal that are choices are influenced by.

 But in the end we are the Designers and Developers of our lives.  I encourage you to allow the choices you make lead you to your personal potential. Let the shaping begin.  

“Balance” It Makes A Difference In How We Live.

 

I have been reminded recently of the importance of continuing balance in my life.  There are times we can push ourselves sometimes too hard to get a goal and become almost obsessed while falling behind on our balance. It is very important in this life.  We have become focused maybe too much and driven to achieve one or many goals.  We run the risk neglecting other important parts of our lives and will likely see the waning of our spiritual, emotional and mental conditions.

Balance tends to be easier to sustain than to raise them back.  Once we get moving, we may just find it challenging to stop until we achieve our milestone.  Now, does this mean we must press on with no balance, getting more unhappy by the day because we just can’t stop until we reach our objective?  We could decide that path or take the path of spiritual and mental well-being always keeping them as our top priorities while still pursuing our goals.  

 
Certainly, it may take a bit longer to achieve our goals but we would undoubtedly enjoy the journey more if we maintained a balance in our lives of time involving with family, and friends, spiritual and mental practice, fun and relaxations. The hard part is to get off the crazy train and get back to our balance. Now how do we stop the craze? 

There is no easy, magical answer here. We just have to commit to it, the choice is yours to make. Do you want to be that person who will give up happiness and family, there are some who are raising children or time spent with a significant other or elderly parents because you have a goal to accomplish and you will only take it easy once you complete that goal? The problem with that is that you will be missing out on so much of what life has to give us.  

 Spiritual

You may forget and hurt those closest to you and you will not be spiritually and mentally healthy and happy.  There is a good possibility that when you’ve realize one goal you will just move right on the next and find yourself in the same position yet again.  The choice is yours. All we need is this moment.  Life is meant to be lived. You can’t turn over the hour glass of your Life.  I ask you do you want to find your balance?

Find your balance

Circle of Influence... What is Yours?

Influences come from many sources.  In this case, it is the people who we choose to surround ourselves with.  A friend of mine sent me a text saying, "You're smart, funny, kind, loving and worth so much to the people you choose to surround yourself with. Those are qualities you possess in yourself."

My "Circle of Influence" is small.  They are people who encourage, life and let me know no holds barred when I am doing something foolish or does not benefit me.  My circle is filled with those who I trust and I am able to learn, challenge and I grow from having them in my life.  Some are my peers and others are older but all are valued and have importance in my life. 

I am grateful to my "Circle of Influence" .  There have been times I didn't have answers even after I researched online or books.  Sometimes personal experience is more valuable than what is found in books.  It is interesting  how we could benefit from others if we just stopped and listened.  I know I have learned a great deal from others.

We need only people who contribute positively and want us to be all that we can be.  People who are negative don't serve as a benefit.  I had an experience where my "Circle of Influence" gave the wrong impression of what my character was.  Someone from when  I was in high school thought I smoked pot.  The people who I use to hung out with did. 

They assumed that I had.  They said had they took the time to get to know me things would be different.  It made me realize I needed to really pay attention to whom I have around me.  The people who are now my "Circle of Influence".  I have earned their trust as the have gained my trust. 

Chose wisely who you have in your "Circle of Influence".  We instinctively judge who a person is by how they are with.  I am have learned not to judge and give the person the chance to show me who they are.

The Power and Strength When Sharing Experiences With Others

I was listening to Jim Rohn and what he spoke on "sharing".  Inspired me to write abut how sharing can be very empowering and strengthen a persons inner core.  It is when we share with others we learn, grow and refine our knowledge of what we have gained.

"Socrates sharing his knowledge"

When we share our skills or experiences with others.  It allows us the opportunity to pass down knowledge and or skills to lift another person to new heights.  This blog is a prime example of sharing.  I know that I have benefited from others sharing their life of their story.   I want to give back and pay it forward.  Let other benefit from my "Life Lessons" as I have from others.  What I have experienced for myself.  I am not the only one.  For those who are going through similar situations as I have.  May they find hope that there is a light at the end of their long "tunnel"  Then I have paid it forward.

" May they find hope that there is a light at the end of their long tunnel"

Like I had said in "Attitude has a frequency. What is yours?"  I was limiting myself.  My thoughts and what I chose to believe about what I could not accomplish.   Caused me to not unlock my true potential.  There have been others who have said "Gordon, I see such potential in you" or "You have so much talent in you. Three is nothing once you put your mind to it."  I really did not put much faith in myself or confidence for that matter.  I was confident minded but not confident in myself.

Since I have changed my way of thinking and focus.  I have found my "Common Sense". Originally, it was skewed and now I actually stop and think before I do something.  No more being thoughtless minded.  I put "Action" to my fears (my insecurities) which has allowed me to be in my opinion "Limitless".  I am living better than I have before and it shows by the results I am getting. My new work has allowed me to have better source of income. The income has enabled to have more financial security that I had before.   Which has freed me from stress and uncertainty.

I have no more fears, I am becoming more than what I was because I am no longer placing limitations on myself.  All this is because I have chosen to share my Book of my life with you.  To show that it can be done and it is real.   Jim Rohn said, Reality begins with imagination.  Imagination is but a thought we create in our minds.  Create the reality your want and with the right action and discipline behind it.  Many things, wonderful things are possible.  

Attitude has a frequency. What is yours?

The power of our attitude is incredible.  Our attitudes are what mold our thoughts, directions, and in a lot of cases our beliefs.  Whether it is a good or bad attitude.  Then both impact our lives and those around us.  The great Spiritual, Motivational, and Business speakers all talk about the strength of having a positive attitude.

Our minds are transmitting and receiving 24/7.  It has been documented that the brain is emitting brain waves.  There are various types of brain waves.

- Delta waves (below 4 hz) occur during sleep
- Theta waves (4-7 hz) are associated with sleep, deep relaxation (like hypnotic relaxation), and   
   visualization
- Alpha waves (8-13 hz) occur when we are relaxed and calm
- Beta waves (13-38 hz) occur when we are actively thinking, problem-solving, etc.

 As you can see they have a frequency.  It has been said that when one "Tunes"  their brain.  Then like frequencies attract each other.  Such as people, finance, and lifestyle.  Let me share with you a port of my recent experiences with you.  As I had written in the past of how something changed my life and I chose to to switch from putting energy into "Emotional Security" and focus on my "Financial Security".  I am proud to share with you that it is working.

Since my "Shift", in my frequency and energy.  I am attracting more financial security.   I will have only one major responsibility at the end the month.  In about two months according to my "Milestone".  I will reach the half way mark for funds needed to to bring my balance to half.  I now have savings should something happen I am covered.  I share this with you because if I can accomplish this.  Nothing is out of your reach.  We are limited to the limitations we place on ourselves.  We are "Limitless" and we have the power to make our reality. There was a saying I heard.
" If you fail to plan.  You plan to fail."

" If you fail to plan.  You plan to fail."

With what I have experienced in the recently.  I have found my "Common Sense".  My common sense was suede.  That is why it was asked why did I not know this or that.  I was never placed in a position to learn it.  Now, I have been put in to a position and have gained the knowledge and experienced I was missing.   With my new common sense has me thinking for myself and taking care of me.  It was easier to take care of others than myself.  I was wrong and we need to take care of ourselves.  I had displayed that I was not able to do that.  We all make mistakes.  It is what we do after that makes us grow and become more from the event. Mistakes for me are lessons 'Life" gives us to learn, grow and become more than what we were before the new experience.

 

                                                 Learn

                                                  Grow

                                              Become

"Learn, Grow, Become more than what we were before."

Who I was in February is but a memory.  I have grown from the event and better because of it.  I am thankful for the experience and lessons that came from it.  As I have said before.  Our past does not make our future.  What we do in the present is what creates our future.  That is why the "present" is a gift to ourselves.

"That is why the "present" is a gift to ourselves."

 Because  I chose to have a positive attitude and not the negative.  I have been able to reach my goals which had "Milestones" to mark the way to my financial security become a reality.  It is our attitude that is part of who we are as a person.  If I need to do something or I don't know it. I research it and get the answers I need.  I am realizing I had put limitations on myself and know that I had placed myself into that state of mind. 

My way of thinking and doing things for myself has changed.  Which has resulted in my new lifestyle and how is am choosing to life my life.  Like I said earlier, "Live better than you did before."  I am and my life has improved. I have savings now. I now only have one major responsibility to deal with and even that in two months is reduced to half of a balance being owed.  I have grown and become more than what  the person I was in February. If I can achieve these things. I know that you can too.  Action will always over come FEAR.

"Action will always over come FEAR."

What is your Milestone?

mile·stone/ˈmīlˌstōn/

Noun:

A stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place. An action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.

Milestones are frequently used to monitor progress, but there are limitations to their effectiveness. They usually show progress only on the critical path, and ignore non-critical activities. It is not uncommon for resources to be moved from non-critical activities to critical activities to ensure that milestones are met. This gives the impression that the project is on schedule when actually some activities are being ignored.

Sourced from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milestone_%28project_management%29

 

What inspired this topic was from when I was sitting with my Pop over one of our Pop and Sons get together.  Goals and Milestones are markers. They are a placement that we make for ourselves.  But when used jointly, they make things a reality.  I am proud to say I am living proof.  Since I have started using milestones as a part of my goal setting, I have found positive results.  My electric bill came and it was not a balance due but a credit owed.  

This works folks.  Milestones usually found on the road as indicators for how far you have traveled.  For me, they mark how far I am moving towards my goals.  I know at the end of this month I will have cleared two major financial goals.  The funds used to bring this balance to a close will then be used towards another goal which has milestones to guide me to reach my financial security.  I am grateful my Pop reminded the value of the milestone.   Thanks Pop.  

I am grateful my Pop reminded the value of the milestone.    

Thanks Pop. 

"UNLESS"

I went to the movies last night with a friend and we saw "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss.   I remember the book from when  I was a young boy.  Seeing this movie was amazing. Even in 3D.  But the "UNLESS" made so much sense.

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." 

                                       Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

It was about, rings truth.  Unless we care a great deal, then nothing will get done.  If we take start to care more and show interest other than ourselves.  The world would be more harmonious

s and less introverted.  It is no wonder why life is the way it is at time.  We all want to be supportive and caring but sometimes it is futile effort.

I disagree, that it is a futile effort.  Some say I care more than I should when it comes to matters of the "Heart". That  I care more than I should and that I do not give to more in the beginning and I should.  But I feel that it is best to give it all at once.  Affection is not an allowance.  Like one works for from doing chores.  

I have come to realized to some degree that they have a point.  Too much too soon is like putting too much baking soda and spoils the mixture.   As each day that goes by.  I am getting more stronger and confident of my conviction of reaching my goals that I have set.  If I can, you surely can reach your desired goals.  

I am glad for the experience that life presents to me.  Though at the moment of it, I am angered, upset, saddened, devastated, hurt, and broken.  Time as I have said before, is a teacher, companion, and healer.  I am so excited as to what my life is manifesting.  Doors are opening and wonderful things are coming to focus.