Have
you ever wondered why some individuals are more successful when it comes to
achieving in all areas of their life?
Why do certain people always seem to attract: the right investments, business,
career, superior relationships with colleagues and friends, an excellent spouse
and even a superior connection with their children? What is their recipe for success or their
secret to achieving it all?
Does
your journey have a starting point?
Each magnificent being has an inherent need to
grow emotionally, spiritually and mentally so they can reap all they yearn
for. I have often spoken about the
little voice in our conscious mind called “self chatter”. Self chatter tells you that you can’t, it’s
not possible, to stay put and take the safe road. When we take the safe road and cut ourselves
off from creating, evolving and learning we are telling ourselves that we are
not worthy of success.
As we progress along our journey on this planet,
we might ponder and reflect on our past.
Self reflection leads us to the gift of receiving feedback; what we
receive does not always come in the perfect package with a bow attached to
it. Self reflection is an excellent tool
of looking at what we truly want, being able to shape, define and see a clear
picture of it. We are, where we are,
right now at this exact moment; however, are you on your way to what you really
want?
To begin the journey of success the starting
point is to have a clear picture of where you are right now and also know where
you want to be. Is what you desire
ecological in all areas of your life, in accordance with your values and
beneficial not only for yourself, also including those who cross your
path? The universe reads vibrations and
thoughts; when we are clear with our intention we can proceed forward and
deliberately create our journey.
Is
more required that just positive thinking?
It’s been widely noted around us that the key to
achieving our own personal success is positive thinking. This is true, yet there are so many who feel
that they are thinking positively, using the universal laws and not achieving. Positive thinking and the thoughts we channel
are a key part of acquiring success and a great start, though, it’s like
reading only 50% of the recipe. It’s a
known fact that baking is a science; all the ingredients need to be added in
the correct order, along with the precise measurements to bake the perfect
cake. If we were to leave out a key
ingredient or alter even a small amount of baking powder, salt, sugar etc., the
outcome of the cake would be affected or even inedible.
Which
ingredients do you have to create the perfect journey of success?
I often refer to the 4 quadrants of life:
- Emotional
- Mental
- Physical
- Spiritual
These 4 quadrants need to be: balanced, working in harmony, in alignment
within ourselves, so that we can clearly and deliberately create our path to
success.
Emotional
& Mental
The emotional and mental part of the quadrant is
the key to feeling positive states of: love, joy, peace, gratitude, kindness
and compassion within our self and for others.
In order to achieve these positive states, it is essential to clear our
own personal baggage of any past or present negative emotions.
Physical
Once we are living, breathing and existing in a higher
state of emotional and mental well being, this goes hand in hand with our
physical bodies working at an optimal level.
Our emotions are wired intricately within in us, how we feel determines
our overall health, relationships with others and how we pursue everything we
do.
Spiritual
The last part of the quadrant is spirituality;
there are many definitions of what spirituality means, however, many people
define spirituality as a profound connection between self and the power of the
Universe. Spirituality is the gateway to
an innate understanding and connection to a higher level of wisdom.
When all 4 quadrants are balanced and working in
harmony we are able to see and achieve the unimaginable.
What
actions need to be in place, in order to achieve success?
Once we DECIDE to start our journey of success there
may be many bumps along the road. The
journey may become: overwhelming, too tiresome, we might experience financial
difficulty or obstacles with colleagues and family. Our initial reaction might be fight or flight,
to put blame on others, or create the belief that success is not within reach. These obstacles may seem to be undefeatable,
almost as if there is no way to accomplish what we truly want.
The obstacles we encounter along the way will
present feelings of: pressure, fear, guilt, shame. This is always a key factor of whether we
move forward or away from what we want.
Will you allow your feelings of doubt and the strategy of flight to stop
you dead in your tracks? Your
unconscious mind knows exactly what you need and want. The Universe also understands what you want
by your thoughts, words and actions. The
big question is “are your thoughts, words and actions, moving you forward step
by step or away”?
Moving
forward step by step with deliberate intention is the way to achieve all we
desire. The feelings of doubt are the
little seeds that are planted consciously, allowing our feelings to rule
against any decisions we have purposely made.
Moving toward what we want no matter what we feel will give you success
in every avenue of your life. Just
decide!
How do you define your journey?
As
a mother, wife, sister, daughter, writer, homemaker, business owner, teacher,
contractor, student and the list goes on… I wear many hats. What I have come to understand is that each person
has their own journey to create and nourish, which in turn creates legacy. When we create legacy we empower not only
ourselves and others, we also leave the tools for our children to create their
own path to legacy. Define your journey
by embracing it, love it and let it flow within you.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one. Wayne Dyer