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Move beyond Discomfort.

Is the pain of where you are greater than the discomfort of what it is going to take to move you beyond it? It is a question that we answer every day with our thoughts, words and actions.  Are your choices aligned with your intentions?  If not, why not? We can either use the answer to substantiate a negative story that we have about ourselves or we can use it as information to help us create a clearer path to success.  Not making a choice is making a choice.  Why not be conscious of the choices that you are making?  It is a trial by fire, where you serve as judge, jury and perhaps even, executioner.  You may choose to release yourself at any time; no one is holding you in bondage but you.

What is the step that you're not taking? What is the path that you're not following? Something popped into your head as you read these questions.  Why aren't you pursuing it? The anxiety and fear are very real, but what is the cost of NOT taking the risk?  If you find yourself engaging guilt, remind yourself that this is merely an escape clause--your ego's way of saving face.  Step beyond the discomfort and DO!  Today, take a step.  Make this day unlike all of the days leading up to this one.

Success or sabotage?  Do not lose yourself in the momentum. Make choices that create greater success by your definition (it is the only meaning that matters).

Is this going to be an incredible day?  Venture in the highest sense and watch the transformation of the day unfold before you.  This is the first day of the rest of your life.