Ask Mark Ward

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Give up Attachment.

As much as we may long for the comfortable illusion of the status quo, it is in our nature to grow and evolve. It is the most joyful and painful part of the human condition. Despite the number of incremental moments of success that we have gained through (then) uncomfortable growth, we have difficulty remembering the benefits of change. We have a tendency to embrace the illusions of control and shy away from circumstances that have uncertain outcomes (in truth, this is all circumstances, but we are more comfortable in our assumptions about some more than others!).

What is your ideal vision for yourself? You may be excited by the very possibility of your answer. It is the remaining steps, however, that have a tendency to elicit our deepest, darkest fears.  What are you willing to sacrifice in order to get it?  Success requires sacrifice. In addition to giving up your attachment to what was (and who you were), you may have to create new habits (reconditioning) to solidify your circumstance--moving from vision to truth.

Success or sabotage? The only power that you will ever have is in this moment. Who are you going to be?

Is this going to be an incredible day? What are you willing to sacrifice to make it so?