What If You Were Seeing Everything For The First Time.....

.....all over again.
Imagine this.... you wake up one day with a completely blank slate.
Everything you see, feel, touch, smell, taste - you are doing for the first time.

WOW!  Can you imagine how your day would flow?  Can you imagine the wonder, the awe, the excitement, the curiosity, the discovery, the thrill and the gratitude.

Your husband..... you are seeing him for the first time.  What does this bring up for you?  Don't you just love him to bits.  Love him with a passion just as you did the first time you fell in love with him.
What about your children...... you are seeing them for the first time.  What wonderful, awesome little people they are.  What miracles of creation.  Doesn't it bring up those feelings of unconditional love you felt the moment you very first laid eyes on them.

The smell of flowers, the feel of sunlight on your face, the feel of rain on your face, the taste of your food, the feel of fabric against your skin and shoes on your feet, the home you live in - all absolutely amazing.

I attended an awesome event in Sydney last week with colleagues in my home business and our wonderful speaker at that event shared this concept with us all.  Robyn Moore inspired us completely.  She took us from laughter to tears and back again.  What an incredible woman with an incredible gift.

I loved this concept of seeing and doing everything for the first time all over again.  It's like a miracle checklist.  An appreciation checklist.

And now I'm sharing the first time with you.

Birthday Reflections

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ph-X1pYv5I

What is it about our birthdays that gives cause to reflect on where we've come from and where we are going and more than any other given day?

So much has happened for me in the last 12 mths, so much to be grateful for and so much has been learnt.  One of the most momentus things has been becoming part of a community that is truly generous of spirit, generous of their time, their support, their wisdom, their sharing and their personal courage.

For years I've looked at different opportunities and been left wanting.  So many promises made such as the opportunity, the support, the training, the life changing benefits but until June 2009 I'd been left disillusioned and wondering if any such community really does exist.
What I found in June last year has totally transformed my life and I can honestly say that above everything else it has come down to the "community" of people I have found.  We all work together to help each other succeed.  When one person succeeds it's as if we are succeeding.  We share each others joys, wins and challenges and we bolster each other along on a daily basis.  We are all living and breathing the Law of Attraction in our lives and with that has come so much joy and gratitude.

I can now truly believe that I AM a leader, I AM successful, I AM assisting others on their personal journeys and I AM fulfilled.

It's difficult to put into words just how wonderful my new family is but I know that in each and every one of us is a star, bursting to come out and that is what we in our business are doing.  We are all contributing to creating 'stars' and shining bright in our own and each others lives.

Some of the challenges different people have faced to get here, have truly inspired me and have given me such an appreciation and respect for what they've had to go through to get here.

Last birthday, I was still in the workforce working 24/7 as a motelier and this birthday I'm living my dream.  I'm on the road in my motorhome, living my life on my terms and no-one elses.  I am creating my own reality and doing it with  joy and gratitude.  It's raining buckets outside today but I have sunshine in my heart knowing I am living on purpose.

Like Minded Individuals so important to personal development

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

I Love My Job

On March 13th I flew to Macau China, where I experienced five incredible days of laughter, friendship, great food, great wine, and top notch service. No, I wasn't on vacation. It was a business trip. Fortunately, I'm in the type of business where quite often it's difficult to tell the difference. Yes I love my job that much. In fact there are times I'm on such a high about what I do for a living that I actually laugh and think to myself, “And I get paid for doing this!”

There are two reasons why my trip to Macau was so special. First, was the seminar I gave to an incredible group who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people all over the planet.

Polaris Media Group is an international community of successful men and woman that provide resources to ignite creativity and success at work and in life. They create inspirational media products and educational materials that reveal the true nature of the human spirit.

I have spoken to all kinds of groups throughout my speaking career, but few have had the passion, enthusiasm, and incentive to learn and take immediate action than the wonderful people of Polaris Media.

I was fortunate to spend quality time with some of the members and it became very clear to me that these people are on a mission to make the world a better place. Their dedication and desire to serve truly inspired me. It's always an extra bonus when the teacher becomes the student and walks away feeling uplifted. I wish them all the very best that life has to offer.

The second reason my stay in Macau was so special was the making of a new friendship. I've known Jim Cathcart casually through the years as we are both members of The National Speakers Association. It wasn't until we worked together in Macau that we got to know each other on a personal basis. Jim has an impeccable reputation as a speaker and it was a real treat to see him in action. He captivated the entire audience, myself included, for four hours.

I've always said that one of the joys of traveling is spending quality time having dinner with clients and friends in various parts of world. It's a time to relax, let loose and to get to know one another. The memories of sharing heartfelt stories and non stop laughter always bring a smile to my face. I will take those memories with me till the day I leave this world.

Occasionally, usually sometime the following day, I realize that a special connection was made. It truly is a blessing to know that there is someone else in my life that I can call friend. Thanks Jim, It was a pleasure and an honor getting to know you. The next time our paths meet I know I will be greeting someone who is more than an acquaintance.

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To Have More than you've got, Become More than you are.

By becoming the person you want to be you will attract all those things you want. Think about this for a moment.
Okay, you want to be in a position to help others - so set about helping others in the ways you can for now, believing that in times to come you will be able to give more.
You want to be financially successful - so set about changing your thoughts to positive ones where money is concerned rather than harbouring thoughts of limitation. Believe that you have more than you need and you will always have more than you need. If you believe there is never enough - then guess what.... there will never be enough.
Our thoughts create our reality.
"Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, he can achieve." - Napoleon Hill
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one of my very favourite books. It has been almost like my bible for the last 30 years. I've read it at least 30 times and every time I gain new insights. I have tested the principles in his book and every time they have worked for me.

Become the person you want to be. As Audrey Hepburn once said "For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with knowledge that you are never alone."