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As 2009 draws to a close, we begin to set goals, write plans and make changes with an aim to make 2010 one of our best years ever.

It's within our reach to attain these goals as long as we make a plan and follow the plan.

I've heard that self-discipline is a key to a healthy self-esteem and when we think of the consequences of being self-disciplined, we can easily see why having strong self-discipline is one of the keys to success.

Self-discipline leads to accomplishment which leads to pride and increased self-esteem which in turn leads to greater accomplishment and so it goes.

As we work towards setting our goals and laying out the plans to achieve them, there are a multitude of things we can do for ourselves that will help us on our journey.

Possibilities~Anything is Possible!

The universe is non static and non bounded. The only bounds exist within our awareness or the limiting beliefs that we place upon ourselves and others.


Always remember Phil Daniel's words, 'Reward excellent failures, punish mediocre successes'.

Dare to go for it, dare to be different and try outrageous things.
Failing while trying something innovative and outrageous, is far better than succeeding while doing something totally mediocre and predictable.

Engaging our right brain enhances our imagination. It's a gift, use it!


Step forward and be counted.

Each one of us matters and makes a difference every single day whether we are 'out there' or 'within ourselves'.
No moment is wasted when we are out there 'doing' and' receiving'.


Believe and commit.

Entrench. When we 'entrench' something within our mind, we take it fully in and lodge it in a firm place.
Then we move forward.

Entrench within your mind the simple and profound fact that you are powerful. You matter. You make a difference, no matter what you are doing.
What kind of difference will you make today? In your own life, in the life of another?


Stand in the centre of the light.

When we stand in the centre of the light, there is peace. Nothing can harm us or throw us off balance.
We are protected and safe.

Always stand within the centre of the light and know that you belong there.

If you step outside of the beam, guide yourself gently back in until you feel that balance and wholeness once more.


Connect.

Draw yourself closer to the people around you. Don't be afraid of rejection or of not receiving the reaction you're hoping for.

Remember, their reactions are 99% about them, not about us.
Not everyone is going to respond to us the way we might be wishing. Don't let this ever stop you from drawing close to those who you are attracted to and feel have a message for you.

Sometimes the reaction that we didn't want, is exactly the message we are meant to receive and there is a deep kernel of new wisdom to be found in that reaction, if we only stop and peel back the layers.


Handle yourself gently and with great reverence.

Be kind to your mind, your soul, your heart and your physical being.

Filter and censor all that you come across and be very careful what you are putting into your body.
Our body and brain are fine tuned machines that can be greatly enhanced when we supply them with the finest of inputs.

Steer clear of excessive fats, salt, sugar, meat, artificial ingredients and processed foods.
Steer clear of negativity, news that you do not need to hear, people who don't uphold you with respect and gentleness, places that make you feel uncomfortable.

Listen to your intuition and instinct. Your body does not lie to you. It's signals are based on tens of thousands of years of trial and error.
Listen to them.


Love from the deepest core of your being.

Find the good in each person and love that part of them. From there we grow to love and see the entire person.

Each person brings something to us, a gift that we may not at first recognize, however the gift is there never the less.


When you have an idea , act upon it.

Ideas are messages from the universe. It's up to each of us whether or not we grasp on and put the idea into action.

Make it a point every day to act upon at least one or two of the ideas that come to you.
You'll be amazed at the results.


Recognize that fear is often unfounded.

When it appears in your being, stop and examine it. Don't let it freeze you.

This is a realm where actual 'doing' is rewarded. When we allow ourselves to be frozen or withdraw in fear, we stop ourselvesf from 'doing' and miss the whole point of our lives here.

This is a 'realm of action' and only action will move us further in the direction we desire to go.


Live in the moment you are in.

When the past appears in your thought process, recognize that it is surfacing in order to be processed and let go of.
It's part of your healing process.
Allow it to surface quietly, observe it carefully, then let it go and return to what you truly have. The moment you are in now.


Recognize that the future is not here yet and hence there is no need to fear it.

Imagining what you would like the future to look like may be a fine exercise to do in certain moments; however always recognize that there are numerous variables that you have no control over and the future you are planning for, may not appear in the format you are aiming for.

It is much better to immerse yourself in a positive field at this very moment and realize that you do have control over your actions and reactions in each moment as it presents itself to you.

Give your wishes to your subconscious mind and then let them go.

Never hoard your ideas, your love, your knowledge, your material assets or your kindnesses.

Every gift we have is meant to be passed on and only by passing it on when-ever the opportunity presents itself, will we be able to open ourselves up for more to flow in.

The universe is in a constant state of becoming and so is each of us.
By remaining open and allowing ourselves to be a conduit for the gifts of the universe, we will enrich our own lives and all of those whose lives we come into contact with.

We each hold the power within ourselves to make 2010 one of our most powerful and successful years ever. Recognizing that fact and then consistently acting upon it will enable us to achieve all that we are hoping for and more.

©2009JoSmith

I awoke to a beautiful, winter wonderland and a soft blue sky where cottony, white clouds drifted serenely across.
Winter doesn't bother me the way it used to...in fact, I love the contrasts of the seasons more with each passing year of my life on this breathtaking planet we call home.

My to-do list for today is comprised of a lot of errands here and there....taking 43 wine bottles to the Beer Store for recycling (no, I'm not a wino, I just had this very good intention once upon a time on a long ago Frosty Friday, of making a few batches of wine and just never got around to it), visiting my Mother to return her carpet steamer and hook up her bedroom television (since she is now home from the lake for the winter months).

Then it's to the office to pick up a waiver and fax an offer to a lawyer. Then it's off to the library to return the most amazing collection of books that I've taken out in a very long time!

If you're looking for some magnificent books that will help you in life and business, here they are:

Life's Missing Instruction Manual~The Guidebook You Should Have Been Given at Birth by Joe Vitale.
You MUST read this book! I can't emphasize enough how amazing and satisfying this book is. I've devoured it at least three times now over the past 3 years and I now realize I need to buy it. It deserves a permanent place on already overstacked bookshelves.

The 8 Best Practices of High-Performing Salespeople by Norm Trainor.
Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to completely finish this book as I've been so busy with my move, however what I have read is right on and I know I'll be taking this book out again, this time from the Burlington Library once I move. So much to digest and implement here.

Ziglar on Selling by Zig Ziglar.
Well, what can say? It's Zig, the name says it all.

Entanglement~The Greatest Mystery in Physics by Amir D. Aczel.
My inner scientist will just not let me STOP reading these books on quantum physics and the state of the universe. I'm fascinated with this stuff and can't get enough of it.
If you wonder how we're able to communicate long distances with those people we're bonded with (without even picking up the phone or sending an email), then I recommend you read this book.
It's highly scientific, so unless you have the brain of a physicist or at least the interest in many things 'physics', you might find it a tad overwhelming, however, I guarantee that once you read even a fraction of this book, you'll never look at our lives here or the physical world around us the same again.
This is another book I HAVE to buy and add to my physics books collection. Gasp, life here is so incredibly interesting and never ceases to amaze me. The Genius of it all!!

Ok, for a quintessential marketing book, you have to pick up Marketing Your Services For People Who Hate to Sell by Rick Crandall, Ph.D.  I'm ordering this book from Chapters this afternoon so that I'll always have my own copy to refer to. It's so crammed with useful info for anyone running their own business, that you'll never lack for fresh ideas and things that will make your business take off like a prize race horse straight out of the starting gate.

Last, but by no means least, since it is written by none other than the two greats themselves, Jay Levinson and Seth Godin, is The Guerilla Marketing Handbook.
Doesn't the title just say it all? And since you all know Seth, you know this book is light years ahead of it's time.

Guess I better get a move on here....so many places to go, people to see and things that cry out to be done. Just wanted to leave you with this quote which struck me so strongly this morning that I know it will be one of those ones that I'll be quoting now and then out loud, most likely mid-conversation with someone:

"The meaning of things lies not in the things themselves, but in our attitude toward them."~Antoine de Saint Exupery

~Jo  (written early this morning, however my cable has had a widespread outage most of the day and I could only post now!)

©2008JoSmith