Most of us replay the prior day, reliving old stories, excuses, negative patterns, and limitations. We attempt to fit every new, magical moment into a worn-out, ineffective, outdated model of the world - a model formed by parents, teachers, and society.
Our attempt at original thought has provided painful reminders that we should stay put, solidly entrenched in our comfort zones. Our society allows and encourages us to shrink back into mediocrity, chanting the words of the fearful masses:
"At least I tried." "Better safe than sorry." "I can't do it."
We are afraid ? of failing in public ? of being found out as frauds ? of losing our grip on the little we control. Our worst fear - of not being enough - keeps us afraid of losing the love of our friends and family, those that form the ring and the barriers of our comfort zone
I know what it is to be paralyzed by fear. After two failed marriages, several failed businesses, and finding myself in a homeless shelter begging for food, I began to search passionately for the tools that would eventually help me to transform my life. I hope they will help you to transform yours.
The fires of originality, genius, and love all burn from the depths of our soul. The hotter and fiercer the fire, the more ingenious we become at damping it. We quell the fire with food, anti-depressants, alcohol, pot, drugs, movies, bars, and mind-numbing television.
It is only through the pursuit of our deepest desires and our highest good that the reality of a life well lived will be realized. True happiness comes from chasing our dreams and serving others.
Your challenge today is to grasp the highest version of yourself. When you do, greed, laziness, blame, self pity, lack, jealousy, and depression melt away as if by magic. In fact, the only time you can feel any pain is when you are directing your focus on yourself.
We all have met individuals, who, despite physical, mental, emotional, environmental, or cultural challenges can still smile, because they are serving others, and they inspire us. While serving others, there is no room for pity parties or whining.
YOU are a powerful agent of change and inspiration! The mere fact that you are able to read this article and comprehend the ramifications of truly living a life to its full potential should make your heart beat a few paces quicker and have you looking for someone to serve - even if it is just smiling at someone who needs a smile, or apologizing to someone who doesn't deserve an apology.
Believe in the voice inside you that screams ? "YOU CAN DO IT!"
Begin now to embrace your destiny as it knocks! Embrace the fear of the unknown instead of clinging to the stifling and suffocating familiarity of your comfort zone! Deep inside, you know that on the other side of that leap into your passion is the only place of true fulfillment.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that others won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we subconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. - Marianne Williamson.
Are you looking to reach another level? Do you ache to stand up and be counted? Are you capable of more than you are demonstrating at this moment? Each and every day is another opportunity to choose your reality. Each one of us has the untapped capability to create miracles in our life! NO LIMITS!
Future articles in this series will offer the tools for overcoming those things which seem to keep us enslaved to the tyranny of our past - the keys to unlocking the ultimate you.
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day. -Dylan Thomas: Welsh poet, 1914-1953.
Copyright (c) 2007 Jason Sisneros
The reason I've received all the emails is because of the recent Channel 4 series of reality TV show, Celebrity Big Brother. I also know from personal experience how bullying has unfortunately been a taboo subject for far too long.
To be honest, the programme proved painful viewing, reminding us how inconsiderate and cruel some of us can be. Magnified even further when committed by previously cuddly celebrities 'live' for all to see, it showed us in condensed form just how bullying develops and can spiral out of hand.
I was bullied at school and in my first job, so know first hand how debilitating being stripped of one's dignity can be. For myself, through Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching, I was able to move on from its effects. Unfortunately, not everyone is as lucky.
Nowadays I work with people caught on both sides of the line; the victim, and the bully.
Bullying is usually only discussed in the hushed confines of late night television or the 3am slot on local radio. However, these past two weeks have seen a major shift here in Britain and in India, assisted by the international cast of Celebrity Big Brother, resulting in the subject pushing its way to the front page of every newspaper, top story of radio and television news reports - it has even been discussed between heads of governments in both Parliaments.
Well meaning advice given, to 'just stand up to them' seldom works. I remember when I was 14 the school headmaster told me to just 'be stronger', even suggesting I punch them on the nose seemed impossible considering the state I was in.
What I've learned since however, is the one most important area to begin working with for anyone being bullied is in rebuilding his or her sense of self esteem. Because that's the one core belief persistent bullying grinds down, the right to exist and be happy in the world.
For the next little while if this debate causes one victim to muster the courage to speak up and begin rebuilding their self esteem, if it causes the rest of us to step in and stop it when we see it happening, and if it causes one bully to recognize what their doing isn't fun, it's not 'big' - in fact the bigger thing would be to stop it and change the situation, then we will have all moved a huge step forward.
Steps to stop bullying happening:
1.If you are being bullied, never accept it's what you deserve, that it's your fault; you somehow caused this to happen. The truth is you didn't.
2.Rather than face the bully head on, look for allies, others who can boost your position in a crowd, support you, be your friend, and if needed be the strength you may presently be lacking
3.Report the bullying to an authority figure, and again get support when you do this. If the figure takes no action, go to their manager and so on until you are taken seriously.
4.Get professional help to support yourself. There are many organizations and support groups which are invaluable in both assisting in the practicalities of stopping the bullying taking place, and also begin rebuilding your sense of self esteem and confidence.
5.If you are an observer and notice it happening, step in and do something to stop it. You have no idea how much you'll help, and also how good you will feel that you did.
6.If you are a parent, guardian, colleague, or friend of someone who is being abused - which is what bullying is - take the victim seriously. Support them, and be as constructive as possible, as one thing bullying takes away is clear judgment.
7.If you realize you have an anger issue, or that something intended as fun developed into aggression, and that you are now perceive as a bully, immediately step back and begin to take stock and understand your actions.
8.Finally, if you realize you cannot change your actions, be brave enough to admit your actions are now bigger than you are, and ask for some help. Again, there are a host of organizations - many voluntary and free - willing, ready and able to help you develop a better set of social skills.
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