I
just watched an inspiring video about gratitude that I just had to
share with you today. It really made me think about all of the wonderful
things we have to be grateful for.
Lots of folks in the US are celebrating Thanksgiving this week, but this video is for everyone on the planet.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Sit back, turn up your speakers and enjoy!
Don't forget to share this with your friends, family and colleagues.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Friday, December 6, 2013
Acres of Diamonds
Right now we all live in a time of infinite abundance and a wealth of
possibility. Each of us is right in the middle of our own "Acre of
Diamonds", if only we would realize it and develop the ground we are
standing on before charging off in search of greener pastures.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Are we truly poor?
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to
the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people
live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would
be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?", asked the father
The son answered:
The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added...
"Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are."
P.S. One aspect I love about this story is that it holds two messages simultaneously: One is that we can feel abundant no matter what we have, and two, that we all deserve abundance however we define that to be.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"
"It was great, Dad."
"Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked.
"Oh yeah," said the son.
"So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?", asked the father
The son answered:
"I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.
We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.
Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.
We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.
We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.
We buy our food, but they grow theirs.
We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them."
The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added...
"Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are."
P.S. One aspect I love about this story is that it holds two messages simultaneously: One is that we can feel abundant no matter what we have, and two, that we all deserve abundance however we define that to be.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Happiness
"We
tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting
something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what
we do have."
-Frederick Koenig
-Frederick Koenig
Denis Waitley once said, "Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude."
That's why I'd like to share this movie with you today...to encourage you to experience each moment with love, grace and gratitude!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
What you see is what you get
To set up today's video consider the following old saying:
Two caged men looked out of the same cell bars, one saw mud, the other stars.
The key to how your life is right now or how it will be tomorrow and in the future is your ability to understand the source of your attitude. And the source of your attitude is your belief system - the way you see yourself and the way you see the world you live in.
So sit back, turn up your speakers and enjoy - and feel free to pass this along to others.
Two caged men looked out of the same cell bars, one saw mud, the other stars.
The key to how your life is right now or how it will be tomorrow and in the future is your ability to understand the source of your attitude. And the source of your attitude is your belief system - the way you see yourself and the way you see the world you live in.
So sit back, turn up your speakers and enjoy - and feel free to pass this along to others.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Inner Critics
We are all born with a C3P0 of an Inner Critic babbling away in our head...
Constantly telling us how the odds are against us and we should just give up.
In order to get anything done we have to silence that self-critical voice. It is the primary barrier to our changing our lives for the better. That's why once it's out of the way, we can truly begin our incredible hero's journey – whether it's one of self-discovery, of changing old habits, a new career or learning a new language.
But as long as we have this neurotic voice in our heads telling us why we can't do something then we will never make as much progress as we are truly capable of.
When the Inner Critic is out of our lives (or at least silenced), we are able to fully engage with whatever program, book or teacher we are studying. We're able to manifest the things and people we want more easily, and able to connect more fully.
Our Inner Critics love to tell us that we can never learn __________
Or that we can never practice ________
Or that we'll never become _______.
Our Inner Critic doesn't really care what "blank" is – it tries to tell us that you can't do it.
"Photo-reading? Mind power? Italian? Martial arts? The Law of Attraction? You can't learn that!" says your Inner Critic. "Who are you kidding? Or even if you did make some progress it wouldn't produce any real results. You could have spent that time enjoying yourself -- watching TV, going shopping, or even some superficial chatting with friends."
Sometimes our Inner Critics are direct like that, but not always. It can actually become far more stealthy than that. Still, some subconscious or conscious variation of this Inner Critic dialogue is true for everyone who isn't living their ideal lives.
(however they define those to be)
The thing is, our Inner Critics don't want us to change our lives. It only wants to keep us "comfortable."
If we have enough food in the fridge, our Inner Critic might not punish us. If we paid the rent or mortgage this month, things are probably good (enough).
Like a baby the Inner Critic is primarily concerned about survival: eating, sleeping, pooping, peeing... Or much like our caveman ancestors who did not know how to stop food from rotting or to farm – the kill of the day was all that mattered.
But we are neither children nor caveman. We want so much more from life.
We DESERVE so much more from life.
And while we may enjoy some of the the distractions that 80% of the population embraces as a lifestyle – celebrities, sports, beer – to live that way constantly just isn't fulfilling enough for people like you and me who want, and deserve, to live up to our greatest potential.
We all want to move forward. We all want to discover what our purposes are here on earth and what we are truly capable of.
Unfortunately, our Inner Critics get in the way of that.
They have to go.
Constantly telling us how the odds are against us and we should just give up.
In order to get anything done we have to silence that self-critical voice. It is the primary barrier to our changing our lives for the better. That's why once it's out of the way, we can truly begin our incredible hero's journey – whether it's one of self-discovery, of changing old habits, a new career or learning a new language.
But as long as we have this neurotic voice in our heads telling us why we can't do something then we will never make as much progress as we are truly capable of.
When the Inner Critic is out of our lives (or at least silenced), we are able to fully engage with whatever program, book or teacher we are studying. We're able to manifest the things and people we want more easily, and able to connect more fully.
Our Inner Critics love to tell us that we can never learn __________
Or that we can never practice ________
Or that we'll never become _______.
Our Inner Critic doesn't really care what "blank" is – it tries to tell us that you can't do it.
"Photo-reading? Mind power? Italian? Martial arts? The Law of Attraction? You can't learn that!" says your Inner Critic. "Who are you kidding? Or even if you did make some progress it wouldn't produce any real results. You could have spent that time enjoying yourself -- watching TV, going shopping, or even some superficial chatting with friends."
Sometimes our Inner Critics are direct like that, but not always. It can actually become far more stealthy than that. Still, some subconscious or conscious variation of this Inner Critic dialogue is true for everyone who isn't living their ideal lives.
(however they define those to be)
The thing is, our Inner Critics don't want us to change our lives. It only wants to keep us "comfortable."
If we have enough food in the fridge, our Inner Critic might not punish us. If we paid the rent or mortgage this month, things are probably good (enough).
Like a baby the Inner Critic is primarily concerned about survival: eating, sleeping, pooping, peeing... Or much like our caveman ancestors who did not know how to stop food from rotting or to farm – the kill of the day was all that mattered.
But we are neither children nor caveman. We want so much more from life.
We DESERVE so much more from life.
And while we may enjoy some of the the distractions that 80% of the population embraces as a lifestyle – celebrities, sports, beer – to live that way constantly just isn't fulfilling enough for people like you and me who want, and deserve, to live up to our greatest potential.
We all want to move forward. We all want to discover what our purposes are here on earth and what we are truly capable of.
Unfortunately, our Inner Critics get in the way of that.
They have to go.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Giving Thanks
The
season of thanks and giving is upon us. Giving thanks for family and
friends, for life’s gifts and simple pleasures, the smells coming from
the kitchen the hugs, the love, the kisses, the football! And peace
within my walls & prosperity with my palaces.
Today I am Thankful for You! You are making a difference, whether or not you feel like you are. The way you touched someone’s life yesterday made a difference. Your smile, your encouraging word, your willingness to just be "emotionally present" with another, has touched people in more ways than you realize.
Please take a few moments today to enjoy this Thanks Giving Movie … I hope it gives you a smile.
We welcome you to use this movie in the ways that are of best service and to forward it on to those who will appreciate you thinking of them.
Reaching out to let you know … I Am Thankful for You!
Today I am Thankful for You! You are making a difference, whether or not you feel like you are. The way you touched someone’s life yesterday made a difference. Your smile, your encouraging word, your willingness to just be "emotionally present" with another, has touched people in more ways than you realize.
Please take a few moments today to enjoy this Thanks Giving Movie … I hope it gives you a smile.
We welcome you to use this movie in the ways that are of best service and to forward it on to those who will appreciate you thinking of them.
Reaching out to let you know … I Am Thankful for You!
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