It's my first blog post!
And BECAUSE it is my first post, I wanted to kick it off by discussing desires!
Why? Because this blog is all about helping YOU learn how to live the most kick ass, healthiest, happiest, passionate, abundant life possible. And in order to live that kind of life, it all starts with knowing what you desire.
Most people are living on default. They go through life living, but not really living. We all think we know what we want, but do we really?
"Sure, I know what I want! I'm fat and I don't want to be fat. I'm tired and I don't want to be tired. I'm broke and I don't want to be broke. I'm unhappy, stressed, anxious, depressed, tight on time... and I don't want to be any of those things!"
Well, congratulations. You just listed all of the things you do NOT desire. And guess what? That is a GREAT starting point, but knowing what you don't want isn't going to help you manifest the things that you do want.
See, when you focus on all you don't have or do have but don't want, you only get more of those things. Why? Few reasons:
- The universe doesn't respond to "yes" or "no." The universe responds to the signals you are putting out. By putting your focus on unwanted things, your signals scream those things. And, as you know, like attracts like.
- When you focus on all you don't want, you're FOCUSING ON ALL YOU DON'T WANT. So you are looking for more reasons why you don't want it. And guess what? You're going to get what you look for.
It is crucial for you to know all that you DO desire. It is also important for you to know that all you desire is possible. I repeat: ALL YOU DESIRE IS POSSIBLE. And by knowing what it is you desire, you can then make actions steps to get you physically, mentally, and spiritually ready for the manifestation of your desires. It is a beautiful and fun process.
Discovering Your Desires
Get out a piece of pen and paper, you can do this right now!
- First, I want you to accept the contrast of life that helps you discover what you don't want -what life does when it hands you lemons is it helps you realize that what you really want are strawberries. You know the quote: If you want rainbows, there has to be rain. So rather than seeing problems for which you need a solution, see questions for which you are seeking answers. When the contrast of life happens, rather than saying," Oh poor me, this is all happening to me!" ask, "What is life teaching me right now?"
- Decide from this what it is that you DO want... and get SPECIFIC. The universe like specificities. Do you want these strawberries to be large, ripe, and sweet? How many strawberries do you want? Or maybe what you really wanted was a strawberry banana smoothie. Write out the things that you do want. On each line write: "I want...."
- Rewrite the things that you do want as if you already have them. "I am healthy and vibrant." "I am at peace." "I have a successful and abundant business."Affirmations are life, man. Repeat these things to yourself day in and day out. Read them every single day. Become an affirmation god(dess).
Now that you know what it is you desire, you can begin to create and implement an action plan. Very quickly: an action plan shouldn't just be all of the things you think you NEED to do and then you slaving day in and day out until you have achieved your desires. Yes, it should include daily tasks that need to be done to move you closer to your goal. But your action plan should also include: daily personal development, getting your mind in the right place first thing in the morning (and maybe that includes a morning exercise routine and mediation practice), positive affirmations, and of course, having fun. By making sure you are having fun, you are decreasing you resistance to inspirations and manifestation.
