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Nobody can teach what is inside a person; it has to be discovered for oneself and a way must be found to EXPRESS it.- Eduardo Chillida

How do you EXPRESS what you want in your life? Are you modest, soft-spoken and general or clear, energized, and specific about what you want to create? In order to bring about positive transformation, as well as the manifestation of dreams and ideas, we need to release the thought that it is unacceptable to be jazzed about what is in our world now and what we know is going to show up soon. Many of us were raised with the idea that to express excitement over accomplishments, events and happiness with our life, we come across as arrogant, conceited, and a braggart. I believe we are meant to celebrate and honor our talents, gifts and skills. We should honor the delicious life we’ve created, which continues to evolve. There’s a difference between expressing your spirit and what makes you unique and stating, through insecurity, what makes you better than someone else.

Express
(verb used with object)

1. to put (thought) into words; state
2. to show, manifest, or reveal

(adjective)

1. clearly indicated; distinctly stated; definite; explicit

Here’s what I know to be true, when a dream or idea is truly yours it has come from your heart and it is divine. You will feel energy moving through your core that radiates out. This is a form of expression. You are allowing yourself to connect with your spirit and without saying a word people will notice a change.

The Universe wants nothing more than to give us what we want, but many times we put too much emphasis on what we believe will be a magical manifestation. When you say with joy, “Yes! This is my time,” a lot of responsibility is attached. You are accountable to actively participate in the creation of your life. It’s time for clarity. It’s time to own who you are and to state it without apology.

Know this affirmation: I EXPRESS, with love and exuberance, the divine dreams and ideas I want manifested in my life.

Dance to your dreams and ideas. Sing them out loud. Get excited! Share your energy and enthusiasm with people who support you!

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. EXPLORE. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain

As a Life Design Coach, I’m often asked by individuals to determine their life purpose. First, it will never be up to me, or anyone else, to tell you what you should or shouldn’t be doing. This part of the process where you get to EXPRESS what you want and who you are is exhilarating! If you embrace, claim, breath and live this knowing you will look forward to EXPLORING the limitless possibilities readily available to you daily.

Explore
(verb used with object)

1. to look into closely; examine
2. to investigate into
3. to traverse for the purpose of discovery

(verb used without object)

1. to engage in exploration

When I made the empowered decision to start over and transform my life to one that supported the dynamic and delicious woman I am, I immediately got caught up in overwhelm. Choosing to focus on love of ourselves opens the door to a path jammed with divine ideas. Initially it feels like a rush of concepts, thoughts and immediate needs for action. Receiving all of this good in mass freaked me out and I immediately put on the breaks. I sat in the “waiting room” and hoped somehow order would present itself in a pretty package with a bright red bow. (Just a side note, that’s not how it works.)

I found myself frustrated with my lack of movement, especially when I would read or learn about individuals who were manifesting tremendous works in their lives. I realized that my thinking this was all too much produced what appeared to be too much. Our exploration into opportunities and possibilities doesn’t have to be harried. The most important thing is to get out there! Explore! Yes, this will more than likely mean stepping outside of your comfort zone, but the rewards of growth and connecting with the right and perfect people will feed you!

1. Explore opportunities that are aligned with your passions and interests.

2. Share with your loving support system the types of opportunities and experiences you are looking for and see if they know of events or people.

3. Create S.M.A.R.T. goals aligned with your priority of exploration. Specific. Measurable. Achievable. Realistic. Time Limited.

Know this affirmation: I EXPLORE with enthusiasm the limitless opportunities and possibilities available to me.

Life is filled with so many exciting twists and turns. Hop off the straight and narrow whenever you can and take the winding paths. EXPERIENCE the exhilaration of the view from the edge. Because the moments spent there, that take your breath away, are what make you feel truly alive. – Stacey Charter

Find a quiet space. Close your eyes and take three, deep, cleansing breaths. Release the mental chatter and clutter that is berating you for giving yourself the gift of this time. I want you to play a documentary of your life up to this point and find one moment where you felt connected, whole and alive. There was clarity, peace of mind, and the knowing you were living an EXPERIENCE that reflected your authentic self. The vibrations in your body and the space around you were so strong you truly believed you could levitate. Remember the colors, the textures, and the smells.

What made this life experience exhilarating?

Experience
(noun)

1. a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something
2. the process or fact of personally observing, encountering or undergoing something
3. the observing, encountering, or undergoing of things generally as the occur in the course of time

(verb used with object)

1. to have experience of; meet with; undergo; feel

There’s a reason many individuals are passionate about extreme sports. I remember attending my the first X Games in Providence, RI, and although, I wasn’t participating, it was a rush to watch these athletes push, test, stretch and challenge their bodies. We love moments that take our breath away! What if we dedicated the same energy to expressing and exploring what makes us unique, exceptional, and empowered? What if waking up in the morning and greeting the day with arms outstretched filled us with a joy and love filled experience?

Reconnecting with the elements that made up an exhilarating life experience from our past offers clues to recreating continuous extraordinary moments in the future. It’s more than just being an active participant in what we want to create. Our authentic selves need to lead the charge!

Know this affirmation: My dynamic and delicious authentic self is an active participant in the creation of my life EXPERIENCE.

Now is the time for you to EXPRESS your authentic self by EXPLORING all of the good you deserve and creating a tremendous life EXPERIENCE. Are you ready?

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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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