Whatever Your Problems Are, They Will Pass
By · Comments“Iron Mike,” as he was known to his friends, not so much because he was a tough guy but because he had been an iron worker, was old school, blue collar, working class, Staten Island Irish, much like my own family.
Mike had been an iron worker and serious drinker for many years. Oh, yea, he was tough too.
What I remember most about him, aside from his always outstretched hand ready to welcome a newcomer to the fellowship we were both members of, was his response whenever someone said, “This too shall pass.”
“Yea,” Mike would bellow, “the good passes, the bad passes, and then you pass.”
What’s important to remember through all of this is that, whatever is happening in your life, the good and the less than good, will pass as surely as day passes into night.
If you’re going through a difficult period right now, as many seem to be, hang tight, it will pass.
Similarly, that fantastic feeling you’re having right now will also pass. It’s the natural ebb and flow of life.
You remember life. It’s that thing that John Lennon said happens while we’re busy making other plans.
My favorite metaphor for getting through whatever challenges come your way is the Lone Cypress, pictured to your left.
This amazing tree, seen along the coastline on the Seventeen Mile Drive in Monterey, Ca., not only survives but thrives among some of the most difficult weather conditions you could imagine.
High winds, heavy rains, frequent storms and more threaten this tough little tree daily. How does it thrive?
Simple, it offers no resistance to the elements. It bends and twists to accommodate the weather conditions, all the while, making itself stronger with each passing storm.
Whatever is going on in your life right now, especially if it’s challenging, go with the flow. Ride the waves of the changes that are taking place the way a surfer rides them. Just go with the ebb and flow of the tides of your life.
And remember, in the words of Iron Mike, “This too shall pass.”
Commit to Your Success
By · Comments“Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth – that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too.” – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Once you have determined your goals and begin to take action, the one single trait that will keep you going in the face of obstacles is your commitment to what you want to accomplish.
A strong commitment is the single most important characteristic you can develop. With it, you can overcome any obstacle. Without it, you are doomed to fail.
When things do not go the way you want and they certainly will, it is your own level of commitment that is tested. If your commitment is strong, you will get through whatever is happening. Whether you are in a new relationship, starting a business, or wanting to lose a few pounds, the same principle applies. You must be totally committed.
Supposing for a moment you want to start your own business. This is a popular practice right now and many people are facing the challenges and reaping the rewards of self employment.
If you are starting a new business, you must be committed to succeeding. In his classic book, Think and Grow Rich‚ Napoleon Hill talks about “burning all your bridges.”
The reason is that, if you have no other choice, you will use all of your resources to accomplish what you want.
Be careful of the trap of fence sitting. This practice has been the downfall of many well intentioned people. You must be committed.
Thomas Edison tried almost 10,000 times before he succeeded in creating the electric light. If he had given up, you would be reading this by candlelight.
One way to increase your level of commitment is to ask yourself why you are doing this in the first place. What will it mean to you to you reach this goal?
Write down the reasons why you will succeed and why you will not quit.
Commit to your dreams now!
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vision-boards
By · CommentsTreasure Maps – Dream Boards – Vision Boards
Whatever you call them, they do the trick.
Your Creation Box
Another variation similar to a treasure map is something called a creation box. To use this idea, simply obtain a box of whatever size you feel is appropriate. As you read through newspapers, magazines and catalogues, notice the pictures of the things that you would like to attract into your own life. They may be material things, like cameras, DVD’s computers, automobiles, new furniture, or they can be emotional states like joy, peace and serenity.
When you see a picture, particularly something that you would like to have, a place you would like to visit or an emotional state that you would like to experience, cut it out and, after looking at it closely, place it in your creation box. You can even write on slips of paper things that you want to have or emotional states that you would like to experience more regularly.
As with the treasure map you are once again teaching your conscious and subconscious mind what you would like to have or experience in your life. You are, in effect, actively creating your life as you live it.
From time to time you can revisit your creation box to reinforce these ideas. I have found, over time, that when I go back to look at my creation box, I already have many of its contents in my life. It is as if by magic!
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