Friday, February 26, 2010

Thinking About Your Paradigms


Just sitting here thinking about Paradigms.

The meaning of a paradigm is a multitude of habits that are programmed into our sub conscious minds over time.

Routines don't mess with it, think about it when you do something everyday the same way, day in and day out, what happens when someone messes with that routine? It causes problems.

It's like everyone is in a box, think about 100 people in a clear cube, no one ever leaves this box, never steps outside the box, and they live in a little world.

So the only way I see of eliminating these paradigms that have been planted inside since the day you were born, your habits are what you believe. Would be to step outside the box, Right?

Explore your future, start thinking with clearity, where do I want to be in the future, what will it look like, see it in your mind, what will I feel when I wake up in the morning, See all of it with clearity, feel it emotionally, this is when you step out and do what ever it is you do and love, and aim as high as you want to go. Once you get on the path of changing the habits or paradigms that do not serve you well, your whole life will shift in the direction that is needed to take you there. Your Brain is Powerful, start using it to create the life you want.

I get up everyday and think,and see the world and, love what I am blessed with now. I see the world and what it looks like and feels like later....creating a shift in thoughts creates a more peaceful and open arena for my spiritual being, and with my brain and spirit there is nothing I repeat nothing standing that will stop me from achieving any goals I wish or dream about. Action today for a better tommorow.


Until we speak again Blessings
Patricia

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Hello and welcome to my blog as you all know by reading my blogs I am a very inspirational being.

I love to share the knowledge I have gained with others who are looking for ways of creating a better life for themselves.

My thoughts are the more I share the more will come back to me. If I sow seeds then they will take root in someone elses life, and if my words can help one or two or hundreds then I have done well.

I am a firm believer in The Law of Attaction, when used properly and action is put to it that we all can have what we desire in our hearts. Life to me means living, not sitting around doing the same things over and over expecting different results.

Result come when you make the effort to do something that you have never done, challege that comfort zone and get out there and make it happen. So many people live their lives day after day the same things over and over. Life was meant to live, experience and dream. If you find that your life is not where you want it to be, you find you are unhappy and cannot put your hands on why, then it is time to create change in your life. We all become comfortable, some become lazy sit around thinking they have no time to do anything else in life, watching tv, listening to all the negativity around them, and start to believe that things will never change...when this happens we stay comfortable and stiffled.

I am here to tell you this is not life this is waiting to die. So many people go through their lives waiting to die....DON'T do this to yourself, regardless of who you are and where you have been, we all are given the same opportunities to change what we think. NO MATTER WHAT! Your life is yours, and no one can tell you what to think but YOU! Take charge of YOU and make the change to a better life now.

My experince was clear two years ago when I realized this, that my life is where it is because I stepped out and tried, and took the responsibility and initiative to make those changes to change my thoughts. Yes it will take some time but so what if you need to read a book, or spend a little on your knowledge, or listen to a cd while riding down the road, whatever it takes to take that first step to the rest of your life invest in yourself, when you do this then everything will start to fall into place. We all think who are we to be able to do things the truth is we are masters at it already, we have brought into our lives everything we have now, if we are unhappy it is because of the choices you have made up to now. I am here to tell you that It is our fault, when we allow negativity to run our lives. Stop blaming others your life is your life, you take control, change those beliefs that aren't serving you and make changes now.

Repitition is key, the more you learn, listen, and follow people who are doing what you want to do, the more you will start to become the person you wish to be.

I have a program to help you do just that. It is called Six Minutes to Success. Look to the right of this screen and click on the link, check it out. it is one of the best programs for getting started, I love it and I think you will too.

Be blessed until next time
Patricia

Sunday, February 7, 2010

A Short Inspirational story for you

The Woman Behind the Counter

The other day I was in the Phoenix Airport on my way to a meeting in Denver. Unsure of how long it would take to get the car parked, get the luggage checked, get through the security line, and get to our gate, we (my husband Michael and I) ended up at the airport early. Once we parked our belongings at the gate, I did what I always do when I'm early to the airport; I headed toward the News Stand for the sole purpose of staring at the tabloid magazine covers. Yes, I know, it's a nasty habit, but before you cast your stones, I should tell you I only allow myself to read the COVERS of the magazines. JUST the covers.
And even in those few moments I can feel my brain cells rotting and my dislike for humanity mounting.

However, on this particular trip to the News Stand I witnessed something much more fascinating, and disturbing, than any tabloid could offer.

In this particular News Stand there was a friendly looking gentleman. He had a pleasant face th at was graced with a cheerful smile. He and I were hovering in the same area; I was looking at the magazines, he was looking at the Snickers bars. Though, "looking" wouldn't be the right word -- "agonizing over" would be a better way of putting it. You see, this friendly-seeming man was about 200 pounds from healthy. As we stood silently by each other, I could hear him as he struggled to breathe, and watch him shift uncomfortably from foot to foot as he worked his way down the candy display.


I watched him out of the corner of my eye as he picked up a regular sized Snickers with his right hand and a KING sized Snickers with his left. He looked at his two options, back and forth, back and forth. He rolled them around in his hands, crinkled their wrappers, contemplating his decision. After at least a minute, he reached to put the regular sized one back ... a shame, I thought. He was so close.

But then, like a flash of lightening from above, at the very last moment , he THREW the KING sized Snickers back. It landed atop the gum with a deafening THUD. The man turned and looked at me with regular Snickers in his hand. Gripped it tightly, shrugged, and smiled.
For a moment, I saw a glimpse of pride on his face; the kind of pride that comes from taking control of your life. Granted, it wasn't the BEST decision, but it WAS a step in the right direction and it was clear he was pleased with himself. I smiled back and nodded; a silent congratulations for a job well done.


He took his regular sized Snickers strutted to the register where a 50ish woman waited. She was friendly in an abrasive sort of way, and as I moved to look at the cover of Men's Health I heard her say to the man (who was still in the glow of his recent victory):
"Sure you don't want the KING sized Snickers? Looks awful good..."

The man who had just made a good decision, froze. He stared at the woman behind the counter. In that moment, it was as if t he Phoenix Airport stopped.... As he stared at the abrasive woman behind the counter, I stared at him. The woman reached for the KING sized and waved it in front of his face. "Don't do it. Don't do it," I willed him. But in the next moment, he nodded, took the KING sized Snickers, paid, and slowly walked away.


I wanted to say something, but it wasn't my place. As he walked past, he didn't look my way, instead he looked to the ground and to the KING sized decision he held in his hand.
Now, it would be easy to blame the woman behind the counter for the demise of our Snicker loving friend. She didn't HAVE to offer him the KING size when he seemed to be perfectly content. However, it is not her fault; she was only doing her job (I swear they get paid on commission -- every time I try to buy a magaziine... I mean, a pack of gum... they always ask if I would like water or a snack. It can't JUST be because they're really concerned for my hydration or hunger). No, the res ponsibility lies solely in the man who ultimately made the choice.

We relate to this man. Whether you struggle with your weight, or you struggle to make good financial decisions. Maybe you make poor decisions, of any size, in your personal relationships. Whatever your vice may be (and there may be many), we have all been here before; on the brink of a breakthrough, only to fall short with no one to blame but ourselves. Whether you've been there once or been there 100 times, there is an important lesson to learn here; one that may not be the most obvious.

Who you are now does not determine who you will be.
I'll say it again. Who you are now does not determine who you will be.
Sounds nice, right? Easy lesson, nice lesson, hopeful lesson. The catch is this: you have to MAKE it so. The difference between who you are NOW and who you will BE happens because of choice. It doesn't have to be a heroic choice, it can be small/consistent choices made everyda y in the right direction, that make the difference. But they MUST be made and can only be made by you.

How do you do this?

First: start seeing yourself NOW as the person you will BE. If you're broke, start seeing yourself as un-broke. If you're alone, see yourself wrapped in the warmth of a healthy relationship. If you're heavier than you would like to be, see yourself thin.

Second: It is not enough to just SEE yourself there, you must start behaving in a way that mirrors the behaviors of the kind of person you will become. Un-broke people make sound decisions when it comes to finances -- do that now. Healthy people find joy in salads and low-fat dressing -- you should too.

Third: Stay focused. There is a good chance that others will continue to see you as you are now, and that's ok. It's not their fault. They may not be aware that you have made a decision to change; not aware that you are making small consistent decisions toward the person you wa nt to become. They may not SEE those small decisions or REALIZE what they are adding up to. Stay focused on YOU. On YOUR vision for yourself. And don't be afraid to verbalize your desires to those around you so they can aid in your transformation.
This is where I believe our friend at the candy counter went astray:

Perhaps he was seeing himself not as who he IS, but who he could BE -- well, healthy, happy...
I KNOW he was making a small decision in the right direction...

But when he got to the counter, the abrasive woman saw him as he WAS: a man who "must" love KING sizes. And instead of staying focused, instead of standing as a warrior for his future-self, he crumbled with the words "I will always be this" ringing in his defeated ears.
We all relate to this story. We have all been there. I just urge you to not go there again. Fight for you future self, and beware the woman behind the counter.

When all was said and done, I walked out of the News Stand empty-handed and heavy hearted. I took my seat at Gate C27 and waited for our plane to arrive.
(Post Note: Michael ended up sitting next to this man on the plane. When I told Michael this story, looong after the flight, he said, "That makes it worse ... he was such a nice guy.")

Kindra Hall

Just a short inspirational story for your Sunday reading
Be blessed
Patricia