Whether we are conscious of it or not, we BEGIN every day. Each morning is a new beginning and we have the power to choose how the day will unfold and what we will create. We’ve experienced the process of BEGINNING since we were children, and to quote Seneca, a Roman philosopher, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Our life is a series of journeys and we need to awaken ourselves to this knowing. If we are able to recognize that we are experts in starting over, the idea of beginning anew during life transitions and transformations doesn’t feel so overwhelming.
I’ll start tomorrow.
I have plenty of time to focus on my dreams, ideas and goals.
As soon as I organize and create space in my home, I will be able to focus on me.
Once my children start school I will start to work on my life purpose.
How often have you said these statements, or a similar thought, to others and yourself? We create lists of reasons why it is impossible to begin right now. The rub? When we affirm the reasons why we CAN’T, we create powerful blocks and obstacles in our life that keep us from receiving our good and from identifying the right and perfect people, situations, experiences and opportunities that will move us forward. What happens next? We complain because we are unhappy, unfulfilled and why doesn’t anything work out for me.
BEGIN now with small, easily achievable action steps that fit into your time schedule. Our personal journeys aren’t a race to the finish and comparing your path, with someone else you believe is on a similar or identical road, will create mental clutter causing you to lose focus on your priorities. When it comes to time, I affirm every day: There is more than enough time for me to achieve what needs to get done today. By removing the worry of time, I find more clarity in how I structure my day. I see the tasks move and shift to their right and perfect position.
BEGIN now with the knowing that your divine dreams, ideas and goals will be realized. When you BELIEVE this truth, you will see a shift in your thoughts, words, actions and emotions. There will be no room for excuses and the why I can’ts. Believing in what you know to be true for you, without having tangible evidence, is a formidable gift! Choosing to BELIEVE in you activates your power of faith, clears the path where blocks of negative thoughts and beliefs were keeping you from beginning, and results in your being alive, alert and awake to opportunities and experiences.
How often have you shared with a friend or loved one, “I believe in you.” When was the last time, if ever, you stood in front of the mirror and with a radiant smile affirmed, “I BELIEVE in me!” Try it on today! You might choke or stutter through those four words initially. Most of us aren’t experts at self-love, and it’s time we adjust our consciousness toward love for ourselves! BEGIN every day with the affirmation, “I BELIEVE in me!” Remind yourself throughout the day: before a phone call, attending a meeting, or speaking to a family member. Even when your ego attempts to squash this powerful statement of self-love, your heart knows better. Your spirit will fill your core with warmth and energy, and what initially felt like a false statement will be said effortlessly because it is your truth!
I recently read a quote from a well-known and well-respected life coach that stated, “I can tell you with absolute assurance that it is impossible for women to achieve the kind of balance recommended by many well-meaning self-help counselors.” As I’m not sure what well-meaning self-help counselors are recommending, I do know for certain that if you believe balance is impossible, regardless of gender, than you will succeed and live an unbalanced life. You will feel scattered and frustrated. Decisions and choices of what to do and when will feel torturous.
Achieving balance and creating a harmonious lifestyle looks different based on the individual. Well, of course it does! We are unique and this should be honored and celebrated! Yet, the idea behind BALANCE is equal for everyone. We need to construct a BALANCED life of mind, body and spirit. If we don’t take care of our mind, body and spirit, how can we continue to nurture others with fervor? Saying yes to your needs and self-care benefits not just you, but everyone in your life. To BEGIN to create BALANCE and harmony in your life, you must BELIEVE in its importance and that you deserve to design it into your lifestyle. Affirm daily with gentle breathing, “I create a delicious BALANCE of mind, body and spirit in my life.” Know these words throughout the day by giving yourself the gift of five minutes every hour to silence and breathing. When you BEGIN to BELIEVE that you deserve BALANCE in your life, new ideas will show up to guide you in directions that support harmony.
Empower your day with the power of three: Begin, Believe and Balance!
I BEGIN every day centered in the knowing that my divine dreams, ideas and goals will be realized because I BELIEVE in me and create a delicious BALANCE of mind, body and spirit in my life.
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Humanity’s misfortune is when we don’t realize the very gifts we are! We don’t serve the rest of the world or ourselves by playing small. Live your life big! Own your truth! We must embrace the knowing that we deserve to live a life we love, one that supports who and what we are. We need to be willing to say, ‘Yes! I choose me!’
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© 2011 Michele Mattia. All Rights Reserved.
Michele, a nationally recognized speaker on both tv and radio, is an Inspirational Speaker, Best Selling Author, Life Design Coach, New Thought Leader and Creative Strategist. During a silent retreat five years ago, she asked herself the question: “What would I do right now if I wasn’t worried about the “how”?” What manifested next was nothing short of extraordinary! Specializing in Life Design, Michele’s mission is to inspire, support and co-create all possibilities her clients and audiences are courageous enough to demand. She motivates others to claim their unique gifts and talents, while owning that they deserve to create a dynamic and delicious life. Michele believes we must embrace the knowing that we deserve to live a life we love, one that supports who and what we are. We need to be willing to say, “Yes! I choose me!” To learn more about Michele and receive Michele’s Daily Dash, an empowering eZine, go to www.MicheleMattia.com
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