You don’t have to be a byproduct of your life’s story if it doesn’t serve you. Let go of that story and choose who you want to be in each moment. Don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself.…
It is said that people applaud your success so long as you are not more successful than them. This was not the case for My Aunt Ruth and Uncle Don. They were extraordinary people. They didn’t have a lot of money, but truly appreciated life. When I was having my house built, they came to visit. When they walked into the room that was to become my home theatre, they looked at each other and smiled. They were so proud of me. There was never any judgment or envy; They were just genuinely happy for me. The fact that I was their nephew and they loved me was certainly a factor, but they never judged anyone or felt insecure about anything.…
I was on a flight from New York to West Palm the other night. I helped the couple next to me (who were in their 60’s), put a suitcase in the overhead compartment. As soon as we sat, the pilot made an announcement about a long delay due to a mechanical issue with one of the engines. The woman immediately began complaining. She blamed the airline for incompetence. She proceeded to vent for at least 15 minutes. Through our discussion I found out that she was going back to Florida to an empty house. She hadn’t even made a connection from anywhere else.…
Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can or think you can’t – you are right.” Our incredibly powerful subconscious mind processes not only our thoughts, but also our corresponding emotions. The subconscious mind accepts our ideas and thoughts as true – regardless of whether they are positive or negative. Once your thoughts and emotions are in sync, the subconscious mind works to make our ideas happen. As you learn to harness this power you can begin the process of deliberate creation.
Have you ever spent time worrying about a situation, so sure that the outcome would be disastrous? Then, when that worst-case scenario actually happens, you’re the first one to shout, “See?…