Only you are stopping yourself being you

Robert F. Kennedy: Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve
greatly.

This morning, sipping my first honeyed coffee, which is usually my last, I stared at this blank blog entry screen and thought to myself "I would like to write a post that will touch 5 people with meaning, with words that may cause them to inspired.". Here is what I choose to write:

No matter where you find yourself today, in whatever situation, with whatever feelings you have about that situation, be they positive, negative or indifferent; you find yourself in that state and in that place only because you have chosen it for yourself.

That's quite a statement, don't you think? To say that the only reason all the things in my life are happening, is because I chose them. Some of us would read that and dismiss it immediately, looking to the causes outside ourselves as justification for the results we have attracted. That is fine, your choice is your own. Do not forget your free will, but remember where it came from.

You may find that while reading the opening statement, a certain attraction was felt to the words, even though you still feel in some cases that you have no control over your circumstances, or that you have so much going on that it is challenging to stay in the moment to moment realization of your true power.

However you find yourself reacting to this statement, even to those who completely agree, I'd like to suggest a small excercise in overcoming the challenges faced in being yourself or allowing yourself to be whatever it is you choose to be. There are many excercises that can help you practice and expand your capacity and skill at being, and this is but one small one.

It is neither hard, nor easy; nor long or short; your personal experience of this excercise is completely your own to enjoy for however long you choose it or however easy you choose to make it. It's meant to be a fun thing, do not judge yourself harshly in performing it, and when you goof up, simply forgive yourself, love yourself and start over, because thats all it takes.... Love and Forgiveness...

The word game

Words have power, of this there is no question. This game, or excercise, is about beginning the process of replacing words which create lack, with words that empower the attainment of that which you seek. Instead of making statements such as "I want....", you will choose to replace these with "I have.....".

Every day, choose but one of these words and replace it with the new word. Focus on only one step. Play the game only with yourself as you move through your days, I suggest you tell noone, until you experience a result that surprises you. To have another play along with you is simply asking them to distract themselves from their purpose in order to support you in yours, any good friend would do this, but allow this experience to be your own for now. This is only a suggestion of course but whether for togetherness or competition, there is no one to compete against in this life, other than yourself.

The only rules are, to choose one word that you find yourself using often from the left hand list and replace it with a word from the right hand side, and that when you make a mistake or catch yourself using the old word, to simply forgive yourself, love yourself and choose again the new word. It's important to use these simple statements - "I forgive myself" "I love myself" - and move on.

Do this for 31 days without break to achieve a sure, noticeable change in the way you dialogue, and notice the thought you put into your words, see how more people pay attention to what you have to say, and how you are closer to your goal.

> Old Word > New Word

> I Want > I Have, I'd Like, will have

> Try > Do

> Hate > Love, Accept, Dislike

> Can't > Could, May

> Won't > Would

Make it ok to use these word replacements in your language. For example, you may really wish to speak the word "Hate", as in "I hate the way that driver cut me off during rush hour". Perhaps choose instead to say out loud "I dislike the way that driver cut me off". It may seem like such an insignificant change. Let me tell something you intrinsically know yet many of us choose to ignore daily - Our Words have Power. Recognizing this, practicing this knowledge and moving in the direction of change in your unique way, will begin to attract surprising and wonderful change to you.

After 31 day have past and you feel you have not seen any result, post a comment with your email address, and I will contact you in the hopes of assisting you in your goal. There is no charge for this.

These are the first few words that come to mind as I rush into the shower to prepare for my day at the office. Enjoy yours as much as you choose, and so will I.

Have a magical day,
Mikel