Claim your Power.

Have you ever stopped to wonder why we have specific desires or wishes? We can safely assume that everyone on the planet does not share identical dreams. Why do we have a specific wish? Are wishes simply arbitrary?

There are many who believe that we all have a purpose in life, and it's driven by the unique callings that drive our souls. We each have something specific that we are meant to do in life - something only we can accomplish. If that is the case, it is our destiny and our responsibility to recognize and identify those callings that reside within us and bring them to fruition.

If you believe that there is a link between your soul and your wishes, if you believe in callings, does it not seem logical that you would also have the power to make your wishes come true? Do you fool yourself in believing that it is only true for "other people"?

What is the wish or dream that you have put aside?  What is it that you yearn for that you deny? Declare your wish and take ownership of it in your thoughts. What is ONE THING that you can do today (yes, today) to move one step toward the fulfillment of your wish?

Success or sabotage? Are you willing to claim your power and to take full responsibility for your wishes/dreams?

Is this going to be an incredible day? What kind of day do you wish it to be?

Answer the Call.

It is safe to assume that the greatest achievers in history did not think of themselves as being “great.” They knew that they had a call that needed to be answered. There was a mission, a reason for their presence on the planet. They did not always know the specifics of their purpose, but they did not allow their uncertainty to detour their inclination to follow the yearning of their soul. Many tried to deny their “unwelcome calling” and the daunting responsibilities that accompanied it. Those whose names are cemented in history as our greatest teachers surrendered to that which was theirs to do. They accepted their role and endured the dark journey of the soul that enabled them to step into their full power. It is the age-old plot of the hero’s journey. It is a journey that we all travel, a story that we all live in some capacity during the course of our lives.

You may not think of yourself as a hero or a heroine, but you are undoubtedly the protagonist in your own story. You also play an integral role in the story of others as well. Just like the reminder that we received from the story of George Baily in the classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the world would not be the same for any of us if you were not here.

You are the author of the story that is your life. Reviewing your life in that regard, how would you describe your story to date? What are the key plot points? Is there anything that you find surprising in your summary? How would you like for the story to proceed? Are you living in a story in which you wish to live? If not, how will you re-write and shift the direction of the story going forward? You may not be able to dictate all of the circumstances, but you can certainly create the character that responds effectively to any of life’s challenges.

Success or sabotage? How do the stories that we live contribute to our overall success?

Is this going to be an incredible day? At the end of the day, what would you like to be saying about the day that has just passed? What will you do to bring those desires to fruition?

Feed your Vision.

What is the source of your desires? Why is it that one will wish to be a chef while another dreams of being an architect? Do you believe that your inclinations are simply accidental or intentional yearnings of your soul? Is there a connection between who you are and what you want? If so, what is the connection?

If you are one that believes that there is validity to the concept of callings or an orderly universe, then it stands to reason that you will get what you want, IF YOU GET OUT OF THE WAY.  Otherwise, why would you have the desire to begin with? 

Think of your energy and focus as your currency for daily living. You are given an allowance to spend to make it effectively through each day. You have the option to spend the energy in whatever way you desire, but you will not be given additional energy to spend until tomorrow. If you make a savvy investment, you will get more energy in return. If you invest unwisely, you will lose energy and may end up operating on a deficit.

Now, let's take your "allowance" of energy and apply it to your vision. Are you investing your energy in a way that feeds your vision--bringing it closer to reality through your thoughts, words, and action? Or, are you investing in cynicism, doubt, anger, or fear?  Picture yourself as a vision. Do you like to go where you are not respected or loved? 

Where is your focus? Are you ready to receive your dream if it were to arrive at this very moment? If not, what can you do to shift it so that you are ready and waiting?

Success or sabotage? You must believe in success BEFORE you SEE it.

Is this going to be an incredible day? What opportunities will this day provide for bringing your dreams to fruition?

Accept your Calling.

It is safe to assume that the greatest achievers in history did not think of themselves as being “great.” They knew that they had a call that needed to be answered. There was a mission, a reason for their presence on the planet. They did not always know the specifics of their purpose, but they did not allow their uncertainty to detour their inclination to follow the yearning of their soul. Many tried to deny their “unwelcome calling” and the daunting responsibilities that accompanied it. Those whose names are cemented in history as our greatest teachers surrendered to that which was theirs to do. They accepted their role and endured the dark journey of the soul that enabled them to step into their full power. It is the age-old plot of the hero’s journey. It is a journey that we all travel, a story that we all live in some capacity during the course of our lives.

You may not think of yourself as a hero or a heroine, but you are undoubtedly the protagonist in your own story. You also play an integral role in the story of others as well. Just like the reminder that we received from the story of George Baily in the classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the world would not be the same for any of us if you were not here.

You are the author of the story that is your life. Reviewing your life in that regard, how would you describe your story to date? What are the key plot points? Is there anything that you find surprising in your summary? How would you like for the story to proceed? Are you living in a story in which you wish to live? If not, how will you re-write and shift the direction of the story going forward? You may not be able to dictate all of the circumstances, but you can certainly create a character that responds effectively to any of life’s challenges.

Success or sabotage? How do the stories that we live contribute to our overall success?

Is this going to be an incredible day? At the end of the day, what would you like to be saying about the day that has just passed? What will you do to bring those desires to fruition?

Follow your Desire.

You are not here to live small. You know that. 

You may have used your fears, doubts, or insecurities in an attempt to escape your true desires, but you are called. There is a reason why you are dissatisfied. There is a reason why you feel unfulfilled. There is a reason why things never seem to work out for you. You have been lying to yourself by pretending that the life that you have is the one that you want. You have been cheating yourself by settling for what you can have instead of what you want.

The good news is that it is not too late. Where there is breath, there is possibility. But, like many things, the possibility comes with a caveat. There is a price for ignoring your soul. When you are inspired by an incessant urge to follow your desire and you do not follow through, there are repercussions. It may begin with the universe tapping on your shoulder, but, if ignored, it will end with an incredibly hard kick in the ass. That which you previously found uncomfortable will become unbearable. You are sabotaging your own joy and the universe is compassionately trying to remind you of that which you have fearfully ignored with tough love.

Today is your reminder. If this message is for you (which it probably is since you are reading this--that's no accident), consider this your wake-up call. You deserve better and it is time to take the steps necessary to get it. Rather than being consumed with how you are going to do it, begin by identifying the unlived dream. What is it that you would really like to be doing? If your ego tells you that you do not know, that is a lie. Open the door with the list. First, begin by listing all of the things that you do not want or can no longer tolerate (that should be easy). Then, go back and review. For each item on your list, ask, "if I don't want this, what DO I want?"  Write it down. This will open the door of your subconscious and enable the ideas to begin to flow.

Once you have identified your dream, commit to one thing that you can and will do to move you a step closer to your dream. Next week, commit to another, etc. Take it slow. Remember, slow and steady wins the race!

Success or sabotage? Success is achieved when you are aligned with your true calling.

Is this going to be an incredible day? Answer the call. Explore your passion and remember what it feels like to experience joy again.

Examine your History.

The pattern that is your life is a road map for greater success, joy, and fulfillment. The challenge is that most of us are so busy in the "doing," that we seldom stop to read the map, much less remember where it is that we are going. 

If you wish to expedite your path to success, take some time to examine your personal history. Notice the connection that each "chapter" of your life provides as a bridge to your next experience. In retrospect, you will begin to see signs of messages that seemed to be in place long before you comprehend the value of the experience.

Is it possible that we do have a purpose and a calling (or several) in this world? Is it possible that the universe rises to provide us with answers to questions that we hold deep in our psyche? Is there such a thing as coincidence? Are you willing to entertain the possibilities?

Today, live your life as if everything that is happening, has happened, and will happen has a Divine purpose that is directly in response to your greatest desires. Pay attention to every circumstance and memory as if you are assembling a complex puzzle for a large cash prize. Does this change the shape of your day?

Success or sabotage? What if you lived your life as if every person, place, and thing conspired to see that you succeeded?

Is this going to be an incredible day? If you can see the possibility, the reality will soon follow suit.

Answer the Call.

On my business cards, you will find a single question: who do you want to be?

We are created by the choices that we make every day. Our lives lived are an expression of our answer to that very important question. So, in essence, we are already answering that question with our thoughts, words and actions on a daily basis. We simply may not conscious of our answer. If there is any disparity between our desired intention and the lives that we are living, misery will ensue. The soul will not and cannot be ignored. It will tug, pull, pinch and kick if necessary to gain your attention. For many reading this reminder, this is a wake-up call.

Are you living your life with passion? If you job is not your passion, it should be paying for it. Don’t you think that you are worthy of a life of complete joy and satisfaction or do you think that gift is only reserved for other (more deserving) people? Do you truly believe that you serving yourself or (perhaps more importantly) the world by living small? You were brought into this world with a unique expression of gifts and talents. If you have not been utilizing them on a regular basis, you are existing rather than living. That is not why you are here.

To dismiss the callings of our soul is a selfish disregard for the world. We are at a time in history when we need all hands on deck. We need everyone to show up whole, healthy and complete, ready to share all that they have to offer. Answer the call.

The natural inclination is to listen to the inner-voice of the monkey mind which will suggest that you must wait until specific things are in place. You must wait until all of your responsibilities are met before you indulge in such foolishness. The truth is that there is no greater responsibility. When you nourish your soul, it changes the way that you do what you do; so, you are more effective in every capacity.

What is the call that you have not yet answered? How are you holding yourself back? Rather than waiting for a more convenient or “perfect time,” take the time today to incorporate the expression of your soul into your interactions. Who do you want to be today? How can that best be personified in your thoughts, words and actions? How will you hold yourself accountable in that regard?

Success or sabotage? Real, long-lasting success is brand specific and it is an incarnation that is all your own. It is the brand called Y-O-U.

Is this going to be an incredible day? Decide the day that you will create rather than allowing the circumstances of the day to dictate your possibility. Make the day work for you.

Answer the Call.

Your callings are encoded in the fabric of your soul. Until they are realized and made part of your conscious mind, you will find yourself inevitably drawn to their magnetism. The infant born to sculpt may find the mud irresistible, spending hours in the pleasure and fantasy of the mud pie. The future therapist may be the ear to all of his friends. The performer may never be able to pass a mirror without yielding to a new expression or pose.  There is no coincidence or accident in your interests or those things with which you have easily gained expertise or knowledge. They may be interests or subjects that you have never studied; you may simply find yourself attracted to the topic with great passion or reverence.

You may have many callings, all of which hold a clue to the yearnings and mission of your soul. The key is to follow the path of your interests and to be open to the revelation of the Divine. Be mindful not to simplify your vision by your ideas of limitation and possibility. God is not limited and your soul is an expression of the Divine.

Success or sabotage? If have the courage to follow the frightening path of your desires, you will find yourself in partnership with more success and joy than you can possibly imagine.

Is this going to be an incredible day? What does your heart and soul tell you?

Answer the Call.

For what are you called?

Your callings are encoded in the fabric of your soul. Until they are realized and made part of your conscious mind, you will find yourself inevitably drawn to their magnetism. The infant born to sculpt may find the mud irresistible, spending hours in the pleasure and fantasy of the mud pie. The future therapist may be the ear to all of his friends. The performer may never be able to pass a mirror without yielding to a new expression or pose.  There is no coincidence or accident in your interests or those things with which you have easily gained expertise or knowledge. They may be interests or subjects that you have never studied; you may simply find yourself attracted to the topic with great passion or reverence.

You may have many callings, all of which hold a clue to the yearnings and mission of your soul. The key is to follow the path of your interests and to be open to the revelation of the Divine. Be mindful not to simplify your vision by your ideas of limitation and possibility. God is not limited and your soul is an expression of the Divine.

Success or sabotage? If have the courage to follow the frightening path of your desires, you will find yourself in partnership with more success and joy than you can possibly imagine.

Is this going to be an incredible day? What does your heart and soul tell you?

Follow your Desire.

WHERE IS YOUR SOUL LEADING YOU?

What subject can you speak about with real authority?

Your callings are encoded in the fabric of your soul. Until they are realized and made part of your conscious mind, you will find yourself inevitably drawn to their magnetism. The infant born to sculpt may find the mud irresistible, spending hours in the pleasure and fantasy of the mud pie. The future therapist may be the ear to all of his friends. The performer may never be able to pass a mirror without yielding to a new expression or pose.  There is no coincidence or accident in your interests or those things with which you have easily gained expertise or knowledge. They may be interests or subjects that you have never studied; you may simply find yourself attracted to the topic with great passion or reverence.

You may have many callings, all of which hold a clue to the yearnings and mission of your soul. The key is to follow the path of your interests and to be open to the revelation of the Divine. Be mindful not to simplify your vision by your ideas of limitation and possibility. God is not limited and your soul is an expression of the Divine.

Success or sabotage? If have the courage to follow the frightening path of your desires, you will find yourself in partnership with more success and joy than you can possibly imagine.

Is this going to be an incredible day? What do your heart and soul tell you?

Notice the Signs.

The pattern that is your life is a road map for greater success, joy, and fulfillment. The challenge is that most of us are so busy in the "doing," that we seldom stop to read the map, much less remember where it is that we are going. 

If you wish to expedite your path to success, take some time to examine your personal history.  Notice the connection that each "chapter" of your life provides as a bridge to your next experience. In retrospect, you will begin to see signs of messages that seemed to be in place long before your comprehension of the value of the experience.

Is it possible that we really do have a purpose and a calling (or several) in this world? Is it possible that the universe rises up to provide us with answers to questions that we hold deep in our psyche? Is there such a thing as coincidence? Are you willing to entertain the possibilities?

Today, live your life as if everything that is happening, has happened and will happen has a Divine purpose that is directly in response to your greatest desires. Pay attention to every circumstance and memory as if you are assembling a complex puzzle for a large cash prize. Does this change the shape of your day?

Success or sabotage? What if you lived your life as if every person, place, and thing were conspiring to see that you succeeded?

Is this going to be an incredible day? If you can see the possibility, the reality will soon follow suit.