The Power Within You

I’ve heard it said that some people live ninety years and others live one year ninety times. The difference is that those living their years to the fullest are living their dreams. We are all capable of living our dream lives when we open ourselves up to possibilities and opportunities.

We have been trained to look at conditions to determine what the opportunities and possibilities are for our lives, though these conditions can be limiting when viewed with just the five senses.

When we live outside the standard senses and use intuition, imagination, and perception we are able to more clearly see our heart’s desire and the dreams that will bring us the happiness we yearn.

We all have an inner voice, but it is not one of reason or logic…it is the voice of guidance. This voice may not make sense to anyone else, but it is there to help us recognize and nurture the thoughts that build dreams of our very own.

The underlying principle of dream building is this: The power that is within each of us is greater than anything that is in our surroundings. The power that is within each of us is greater than any circumstance of our life. The power that is within each of us is greater than our history.

There are all sorts of things that we can hold as ideas that will keep us from our dreams or, instead, we can use our thoughts in service of dreams instead of thwarting them.

“CREATE THE HIGHEST. GRANDEST VISION POSSIBLE FOR YOUR LIFE. BECAUSE YOU BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE”

Oprah Winfrey

Changing our thoughts to best build our dreams is a two-step process.

First, we must release condition-based thinking. If we focus our thoughts on what we don’t want to happen, we bring about those circumstances. For example, if you want to lose weight and concentrate on not eating pizza, then you crave pizza and ultimately give in to it.

The second part of the process is to focus on what you do want to create, regardless of our conditions. Using the weight loss example, if you think about the delicious salad you are going to have for dinner then you look forward to that salad and do not think about the pizza that would thwart your efforts. This is true even if you work in a pizza parlor!

I’ll give you an example of a vision I had this summer and how I connected with the power within me to create something fabulous!

I recently moved to a new community mostly consisting of retired or retired people with a few young families. Most of the social events that have been organized by the social committee, of which I am a member, have been activities the families would not enjoy. And most of us, older individuals really enjoy children and grandchildren.

I ‘dreamed up’ and presented to the social committee an idea of a Family Day that would have activities for children and families where the parents, children and grandchildren could meet and have fun together.

To move forward with this vision it was necessary for me to release my condition based thinking: that the committee would not participate in the event based on past complaints of excess noise, etc.; that there were not enough young people who would participate; that I would have the energy to lead the group to plan the event based on all I had on my plate at the time, and more….

The second part of the visioning process is to focus on what you do want to create, regardless of our conditions.

In my experience with the community, that involved getting clear on the vision and involving others in the visioning; what activities would be fun? How could we involve the young people? Where would we hold the games and activities? How could we recruit and energize volunteers?

Stepping in to coordinate this event DID take time and energy on my part. And I know the success came as a result of having a clear vision, communicating it and amplifying the energy by involving others in the process.

‘Family Day 2022’ was a HUGE success and brought the community together is a new way that was inclusive and community building. The feedback is that this is going to be an annual event. This was in perfect alignment with my personal values and I was energized by the event. I now feel more connected with my community. My daughters and grandchildren enjoyed the day with me which made it even more special. It was a new and challenging role for me to take on, an example of the power within me to create a life I love.

Each of us is the author of our own thoughts. The past or present does not need to dictate the future. Allow yourself to explore the possibilities of your dreams and fill your mind with what you would like to be and do and create and give. Use your inner power to write the future in a way that supports your dreams.

P.S. Want support in discovering and building your dreams? In between my coaching and speaking schedule, I carve out a few VISION sessions each month. If you would like a complimentary session (Value = $250), simply contact me here.

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