JOURNEY TO GREATNESS with LECIA BREEN: Recent Episodes
Lecia Breen
JOURNEY TO GREATNESS 2021!
Many of us will declare a New Years' resolution at midnight, December 31. Sadly, over 50% will never follow through with their declaration. Let this not be you!
Join me for "Journey to Greatness."
Journey to Greatness is a daily podcast that will inspire, direct, and offer tools to keep you on track toward your New Years' objectives daily.
Regardless of where you are standing today, there is always room to achieve more with your gifts and talents!
(And trust me, you are infinitely gifted)
Make 2021 your best year ever. Join me daily starting January 1, 2021, for my daily podcast to Greatness!
In today’s world there is a pandemic. No, I am not referring to COVID-19. Anxiety ranks right up there with depression. Today’s message is about how to deal with anxiety naturally. JOIN ME!
Having feelings of Jealousy? To rid yourself of this emotion, focus on the feeling without judging it. Jealousy is a complex emotion. Like fear and anger it is buried deep in our ancient brain. It s a normal and natural feeling, but it is important to recognize it with Self compassion. By doing so, we allow the feeling to subside.
After a long night's sleep, we have the ability to create the perfect day from the moment we open our eyes. By doing something you love BEFORE you start on the day’s journey, you raise your vibration. This higher vibration will follow you and assist in you bringing your best self to work, family and friends. When you take care of yourself first, you will feel less resentful of the tasks and deadlines that stand before you. Regardless of the day ahead, you can choose your attitude toward it. You can take care of yourself first and set the tone for a joyful time ahead regardless of the demands.
We often believe that the more we get the happier we will be. More things only bring temporary meaning and happiness to one’s life. Think about this: What REALLY matters to YOU? Are you clear about what matters in your life? Are you consistently acting on what YOU care about? If not, why not?
Sometimes we feel trapped working for a boss that we don’t care for, or in a relationship that has gone bad. We forget that this world, our lives are FILLED with infinite possibilities. We must embrace the fact that there are far more possibilities available to us than we will acknowledge. We must open our eyes to them and examine our opportunities. We never are really trapped, that is only an illusion. Dwell in the POSSIBILITIES!
Whenever you feel your heat rise, do yourself a favor and step back. Remember at every given moment you have a choice as to how you will respond to any situation. Be kind to yourself and choose wisely. Step back from upsetting circumstances, breathe and count to ten. It is in those moments of feeling irrational that we hurt ourselves.
We often get caught up in saying yes to projects and tasks that don’t serve our best interests. There are times we must say “No”. Feeling comfortable saying “No” to projects that steal your time, and do not serve you is required to create your life vision.
We all have the power to choose,and choosing a positive attitude not only gets us through life’s challenges, but assists us in reaching our objectives.
Real freedom comes from being comfortable in your own skin. You are a gift to this world, cherish this truth. When you are comfortable with who you are you are FREE!
The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. - Moliere
In life, one has to overcome many difficulties that arise off and on. We all would like life to always be smooth sailing but in reality that is not how it is. We each have to find our way through those prickly pathways. The question becomes how? Today’s podcast gives the answer and more!
It is best to OBSERVE the storm. We all go through rough patches in life, and one option is to fight the storm. However, I would like to offer another approach..... one that will save you from despair and wasting precious time. Click the pic to play my short message!
Maybe the art of life is to convert tough times to great experience: We can choose to hate the rain or dance in it! - Joan Marques
It is good to have an end to Journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end. - Ursula K. Le Guin
We can choose our mood, thoughts and even our emotions. The choices we make, conscious or not, moment by moment are a cause set in motion. We should never underestimate the power of our thoughts. That is why awareness of them, and our inner world of secret conversations and emotions must be acknowledged. Upon acknowledging our inner world we have the freedom to choose wisely. Are those frequent thoughts and feelings helping us get closer to our objectives or further away?
It is very easy to spiral downward with fear and negative thoughts and emotions. It is often difficult to break free from this type of slump! Today let’s look at some terrific ways to see that light at the end of a dark tunnel. Regardless of the situation, the positive is there for you to notice and embrace. You have the power within to free yourself from the negative.
Give yourself the gift of calm and quiet. Take 10 minutes and step completely away from the noise and chaos that surrounds you. YOU DESERVE IT. In the quiet you will receive some powerful answers!
When you have a good experience take a few moments to soak it in. Focus on the good and Give yourself 30 seconds or more to feel the joy. Make this a daily practice. In doing so you will wire your brain to think more positively.
Many times we do not see the opportunities available to us because we are focused on what we don’t like, what we are afraid of, or feel we have no control over. You have more control than you think, and this control starts with how you are viewing reality. You have a choice as to how you interpret any situation. It is in this interpretation that your personal power shrinks or grows.
We often treat others with kindness and generosity... why don’t we offer the same benevolence to ourselves? Stop beating yourself up! To have your best year yet you must lovingly give yourself room to make mistakes so you can grow from them.
We don’t truly begin to live until we step outside of our comfort zone. Many will yearn to try something new, but will never take the first step toward it’s realization. Many people only dream of a better existence. Seize the moment! There is an abundance of opportunity waiting for you! Open your eyes to what can be and act on it today! Today, Do something you have never done before!
Today we will discuss worry loops and how to defeat them. 2020/2021 has certainly been a time that has ramped up anxiety in all of us, but we have more personal power than we are aware of. We don’t have to live in a state of fear and concern, there is a choice, and that choice involves snapping out of the worry loop and raising your vibration and focus. Join today’s podcast to find out how! 💕
We each have a choice as to how we are responding to outside events. Sometimes, when unaware, our day can seem filled with bad luck. This “bad luck” begins to ruin our mental state; we spiral downward and sometimes stay there for days or even months. Today learn how to break the bad spell of a downward spiral.
From the beginning you were expected to depend on other individuals to evaluate what was good or bad. You were rewarded for being obedient. The question becomes are you living out your life authentically or by someone else’s road map? Do you let others think for you, or are you doing your own thinking?
How are you spending your moments in time? YOUR TIME....your time, your most precious resource. It’s time to wake up! Stop running on Auto-pilot... it is the most dangerous of habits. The thief of a meaningful existence.
We must get back in touch with our own wisdom and vitality. Through the practice of mindfulness we can awaken to who we we really are. From this awareness we can redirect our course in life and create a more fulfilling tomorrow!
Most of us need to take a time out and take a good hard look at the way in which we view ourselves. Our Self- Concept will make or break us. Do yourself a favor and listen to today’s post. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Change is HARD! Research shows that most people struggle with making changes in their life. Join me today on how to make change less overwhelming!
The question “to be or not to be” is the question “to think or not to think” - Ayn Rand
When we see incredibly successful people, we mostly hear about their worldly possessions, fame, and accomplishments. Rarely do we search out or understand the hard work, mistakes, and failures that were stepping stones on their way to epic success! Too many shrink away from the possibility of making a mistake or experiencing failure. They hide from having the opportunity to create success by not stepping out into the arena. These folks are afraid to take a risk in fear of failure. Fulfilling your potential involves failure and making mistakes. Then, learning from the mistakes and growing from them. Here is a fact: Learn to Fail or Fail to Learn. Mastery in any field results from making mistakes, having many failures, learning from them, and applying those learnings to obtain personal growth.
Let's be honest, Self-Love is the basic foundation for successful living. Loving yourself can feel difficult and it does for many people, but to create an epic life this is where we must start. I am suggesting that you make a solid commitment to fall in love with yourself. This type of love is natural self-love. Natural Self-Love is the respectful acknowledgment of your personal value, goodness, and most important your ORIGINALITY!
What is Integrity? Is it essential?
Integrity is about honesty, and in particular, being honest with yourself and the world around you.
Integrity is what you do in the privacy of your own world. Integrity is powerful. It is so powerful that it can change the world. This much-needed change begins with each one of us choosing higher ground. That ground is being in integrity with our words and actions.
Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.
Your personal Awareness, commitment toTransformation and a pledge to your Intentions are the real keys to FREEDOM. Freedom does not come from outside. It is developed from within.
Doing your best is not about meeting expectations or achievements. It isn’t about success or failure (or whatever that label even implies). It is about putting all your energy into whatever life situation you are currently experiencing.
Don’t let discouragement get in the way of your journey to a more fulfilling existence. Discouragement is a thief of your willingness to strive, and a destructive force in your life. Take back your power! Learn how to deal with discouragement today!
Is it time to tell a better story about you and your life? If you reprogram your thoughts, you will create a new mindset. Is it time for you to rewrite your story? Is, is time to live up to your potential? Tell a better story!
We all experience personal negative beliefs to some degree. The problem is that limiting beliefs impact every critical decision we make. We may want to change our life for the better but when we are riddled with a feeling of internal lack we will self -sabotage. Don’t let this be you!
Have you ever noticed it’s a whole lot easier to believe your negative beliefs about yourself versus the positive? This is due to the brain's negativity bias. Join me today!
We will look at how to begin the process of OBLITERATING those pesky beliefs once and for all!
Too many of us go through life obtaining information. We go to seminars, webinars, listen to podcasts, and even go to school to obtain knowledge. Knowledge is not enough. You must couple the knowledge with action...not just any action, but consistent action. When you love yourself, you don’t dabble. You roll up your sleeves and get in the arena. We begin by committing to love ourselves, and then we use our ability to give ourselves a command to follow through with what we have learned. It’s called self-discipline.
Self-love is the foundation to long-lasting success. To love yourself, you must look at all the elements of yourself. Your best year yet involves a journey, a journey into your current mindset, habits, and rituals.
From these observations, we make healthier choices. We create a new mindset that serves us and brings high-quality results!
Whatever we desire, whether it is respect, adoration, respect, or acknowledgment, we must give it to ourselves first. We must care for ourselves and do whatever it takes to do so. When we feed ourselves first, miraculously, others will follow suit.
You are worthy of abundance in your life, but to obtain this abundance, you must believe you are worthy. You are extraordinary. Did you know that the odds of your being born are 1 in four hundred trillion? Are you living up to your greatness? Take a time out today and grab some of the golden nuggets in my podcast "Journey to Greatness". Apply them to your life, and watch your self-worth soar!
Yes, admit when you are wrong. Let go of the petty positions you may be grasping onto. You’re needing to be RIGHT is definitely holding you back from moving forward. Give yourself the gift of freedom and peace of mind by letting go of the need to be right.
Ask yourself right now, "am I getting the results I want in my life?" How is the New Years Resolution coming along? Are you still in it to win it, or have you thrown in the towel?
There are two types of people in this world, the winners and the whiners.
To have our best year yet we must direct our attitude, especially in challenging times. Bad things happen to all of us but those who weather the storm are the people who have learned to reframe the meaning of any situation. Sometimes smiling in the face of devastating circumstances is the first step in overcoming them. It has been proven that smiling generates positive feelings and optimism.
Your mind is your number one ally when it comes to creating your best year yet! You have to take control of it by becoming aware of your self-talk and actions. From this awareness, you can now choose your response.
Your daily rituals will make or break your dreams. Today take a hard look at how you are spending your time, are your rituals getting you closer or further away from your goals?
Success does not result from doing the things you need to do once in a while. For example, if you want to lose weight, you can’t eat a healthy salad on Monday, then indulge in cake on Tuesday and Wednesday! Creating what you want in life involves consistently taking the right actions regularly. When you adopt consistent practice into your day, you will be setting a solid foundation for your dreams being realized tomorrow through your routines and activities.
If you want your life to change you must change! Your potential for change in limitless. You are capable of creating and recreating yourself for the rest of your life. Remember this: What you do today creates your tomorrow. What needs to change in your life to bring about your desired results?
Are you dealing with a lot of change in your life right now? Today’s podcast is about how to deal with change and find peace at the center! Join me at the end of every podcast for an uplifting mini meditation ! ❤️
You can't take control of the ship called your life until you know what has been driving it. Join me daily for a short mindfulness meditation at the end of each podcast!
Break Free from the auto self, that self in each of us the unconsciously dwells on the past, and is fantasizing about the future. Now more than ever we each must tap into our personal power, and wake up to the positive possibilities in this world!
You can create a brighter future! You CAN make 2021 YOUR BEST YEAR YET!
Are you living consciously? Being conscious means to be aware of your effect on others. It means to be mindful of your consistent words, actions and thoughts!
Most of us run through our day on autopilot. This is not a good thing because our daily actions equal our overall results; they eventually create the life we are experiencing today. If you want your life to be better, it is essential to look at how you are spending your time, from the time you get up in the morning until you go to bed at night.
When living a mindful life, we practice non-judgment, meaning we play the observer of our thoughts and emotions without faultfinding. When using mindfulness meditation as a mental tool, negative impulses are discovered, seen for what they are, and then dismissed through conscious choice.
"The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing." ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn
Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts. When you repeat them often, and believe in them, you can start to make positive changes. Join me today for positive affirmations!
As the pace of our lives continues to accelerate, driven by a host of forces seemingly beyond our control, more and more of us are finding ourselves drawn to engage in meditation, in this radical act of being. We are moving in the direction of meditative awareness for many reasons, not the least of which may be to maintain our individual and collective sanity, or recover our perspective and sense of meaning, or simply to deal with the outrageous stress and insecurity of this age. Join me today for a Loving-Kindness meditation!
Over this last week, we talked about taking action to build a rock-solid foundation for the extraordinary life we intend to create. One of the problems we all face in life is not being aware of our most debilitating routines, thought patterns, and habits. Today I want to introduce a practice that should be incorporated into your daily routine. The GAME CHANGER!
Fake it until you make it! Like an actor or actress, pretend that you possess the qualities and attributes you want to develop. In acting in a way that reflects your desired result, you will be training your brain and your heart to make changes. Your brain needs proof that you can be, will be all you aspire to be. Your heart needs the spiritual fuel to embrace your vision, which will give you the energy to pursue.
The Voice of Doubt is a repetitious self-talk loop residing in your subconscious mind. It reminds you daily that you are not as good as others. It often says, "you are not worthy of the good in life." This redundant negative chatter, over time, will destroy your self-confidence and self-esteem.
Success comes down to how you are consistently thinking and behaving. Do your thoughts and actions come from a place that serves you and those around you? or are you unconsciously sabotaging?
If your mind is cluttered with hurtful chatter, your outer world will resemble those internal reflections, if not now, eventually.
Most of us are our own worst critiques.
Many focus on what is wrong with their friends, significant others, teachers, jobs, and government.
Let me point something out, what we focus on becomes stronger; energy flows where your attention goes.
Loving yourself is a commitment you make to loving and accepting yourself even if you do not currently feel this way right now. It involves a pledge always to be doing your best and offering your most excellent efforts to those you engage with.
Welcome! And HAPPY NEW YEAR! Having your best year yet comes down to committing to do the things you need to do.....to do right by you.
Doing right by you means that you are focused on right-minded thinking and behaviors that you build on daily. These thoughts and actions will become a cause set in motion and will lead you on a path to excellence in all you do.
Did you know that over 50% of the people that make a New Year’s resolution will not follow through? In fact within a month of proclaiming a change most will drop their aspirations like a hot potato!! Don’t let this be you. I want to personally invite you to my FREE daily podcast, JOURNEY TO GREATNESS ~365 days to your best year yet! Here we will unleash your willingness to stick to your dreams and goals.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!! Join me for Journey to Greatness 2021! My daily podcast dedicated to building YOUR best year yet! Begins January 1 2021
Regardless of where you stand today, there is always room to achieve more with your gifts and talents!
(And trust me, you are infinitely gifted)
Make 2021 your best year ever. Join me daily starting January 1, 2021, for my daily podcast to Greatness!
Happy Holidays and Much LOVE to all!
God Bless,
Lecia Breen~ Be youR owN GuRu
Wishing for a better life experience is just that....a wish. So many people still believe that you can just manifest or affirm success, wealth and mastery without effort. Life does not work that way. Hard work and focus is behind EVERY successful individual.
Are you experiencing some tough times right now? Hang on, and do not lose faith. Today’s podcast covers how to maintain your joy in difficult times.
Your self-concept designs your destiny. Take a look at your self- concept because it can either exert a positive influence or it can destroy your dreams. You can change your beliefs about yourself, but it takes specific actions over time. These actions are not hard, but there needs to be consistency to bring about change.
Sit up straight! Carry yourself today, in a way that tells the world “I am worthy!”. Because you are. Get your head up and pull your shoulders back....express pride through your stride.
You are experiencing the life you believe you deserve. If you want a different, better experience you must change what you believe you deserve in this lifetime. Do you believe you are worthy? Are you willing to do what it takes to change your beliefs and habits?
Many people live their entire lifetime on autopilot. They are reactivate instead of being proactive. We can’t be proactive or truly productive if we are not AWARE. Awareness, like all healthy habits is created through repetition. Time to WAKE UP and live life, really live!
Our lifetime should be built on a rock foundation. That foundation is set in the love, respect, confidence, and kindness we offer to ourselves and others. Those who build their house on a weak foundation, need to understand that their house will not stand over the long haul. This is do to self- defeating behaviors. Success in life comes down to loving yourself enough to always do the right thing for yourself and those around you. This is how that rock foundation is built!
Regardless of the negative circumstances that you may be facing today, there is always the good that surrounds you. Take a moment out of your busy life and literally smell the roses,see the smiles, and feel the love....it is there, you just have to look.
Understand that your right to choose how to live your life is a sacred privilege. Use the power to choose for yourself, to think for yourself and TAKE BACK YOUR POWER.
We can change certain things, but somethings are out of our control. We may not like the law of gravity, but we all know it exists. If we disregard this law, we will not live very long! So it is with other realities. Right now we are facing a pandemic that will worsen. Wear your mask, keep your distance, and wash your hands. These measures ARE the reality of staying physically out of harms way.....
The question “ to be or not to be” is the question “to think or not to think” - Ayn Rand
What distinguishes us from other animals is our rationality. We have the ability to think. To live up to our potential we have to think and reason, this requires time, awareness and effort. Break Free from autopilot and reclaim the greatness in you.
What ever happens around you DON’T take it personally. Taking things personally makes you an easy target for those who need to bring others down to build themselves up. These people can offer a hurtful opinion about you and you swallow the poison because you accepted their opinion. Remember this: What you think about me is none of my business. When you don’t take things personally, you break the spell and become immune to the poison.
We all experience setbacks, but how do you handle them, how do you view them? We are ALL experiencing setbacks right now, so how do we build the internalized muscle of resilience? Today’s podcast shares some helpful tips to build that resilience muscle.
The people you surround yourself with either will help you grow, or drag you down. Look at your relationships today, are you surrounded with individuals that discourage you? If the answer is “Yes” it is time to find a beautiful enemy!
When a person loves themselves they do RIGHT by themselves and others. When you feel down, scared, sad or angry give. Give from your heart. Giving is not just the occasional physical gift, but sharing from the soul. When we offer ourselves from an open heart and touch the heart of another we raise our own vibration.
Today give your attention to your body temple. Move it, feed it high quality food, hydrate it. Do this for a month and FEEL/EXPERIENCE the rewards! When we love ourselves we take care of the vehicle that takes us on the journey to GREATNESS!
To create the life of our dreams we must begin at the beginning. You may ask “Where do I start?” Success springs from loving yourself, it is the foundation to everything good and healthy in your life. When we love ourselves, we do RIGHT by ourselves.
Trouble is around the corner and we don’t have the luxury to pretend it does not exist. To weather the storm we must love ourselves ENOUGH to take care of our minds and bodies right now. Today’s podcast provides tips to do just that.
No matter what is said about change...it is not easy, BUT it is worth it and most probably necessary. We pay a price for the prize. We also pay for not taking care of ourselves. The price can extraordinary or very painful. Choose wisely.
We all have hopes and dreams but few people translate there dreams into specific and clear goals.
We are living in difficult times. Take the time to build YOURSELF UP mentally and spiritually NOW. YOU CAN DO THIS!
We are what we DO. Yes what we think,feel and believe matters, but it is what we do consistently that creates our tomorrow.
Your biggest asset and resource is not money, influence or the people you know. It is a gift that we ALL possess, but few channel it to better their life. In fact most unknowingly use it as a weapon against themselves.
The ONLY thing constant is change. How to cope with change and use it as fuel to better yourself
Our choices provide consequences. Ensure your decisions are coming from a place of deliberation. You deserve a good life. Our lives are a result of the choices we make.
The time to fill your success tool box starts today. Regardless of your current situation, challenges wait for each of us. The next six months are going to be difficult for many. Set yourself up for success by managing your mindset. It is the foundation to your future.
Time to get control of the things controlling you! The next six months are going to be challenging for many people. Start planning now on how you will react to the frustration ahead. Start by building your mental resistance. Today’s podcast gives tips on how to do just that!
The time is now to prepare for the fall and winter months. If circumstances worsen, do you have a plan of action?
This is no time to WAIT AND HOPE for things to get better. It is time to look at the current situation and create plans of action. A plan for the best scenario and a plan for the most challenging. Don’t be caught off guard. The time for planning and action is NOW.
Several people have told me that they are having trouble making ends meet right now, that their hours have been cut or they are unemployed.
This is NOT the time to allow fear to overcome you.
This IS the time to revisit your resume, learn some new skills, and TRY SOMETHING NEW!
We can let the Coronavirus freeze us in our tracks, or we can carve our new opportunities! If you are having a hard time coming up with ideas for something new, check out edX. edX offers free courses from top universities. You can also obtain certification in these courses for as little as $99.00. Check out my podcast for more information.
Crazy COVID? Crazy? As in fake? False? Over exaggerated? No WAY. If you don't believe this is real, please do everyone else a favor, stay 6 feet away from others, wash your hands, and for GOD's SAKE...... WEAR A MASK!
Happy 4th of July!
If we want to live up to the American creed of "One nation under God with liberty and justice for all, " we must learn about American history.
Why do we see the unrest we are witnessing in our country today?
If we do not know our American history, we are part of the problem. We, whether we like it or not, are adding to the unrest. It is easy to judge the anger and frustration of suppressed groups of people, but until we have made an effort to understand the ROOTS of this unrest, we are complicit. Let's stop judging with the eyes of ignorance and learn to see with an educated mind and an open heart.
Take Back Your Power. Learn to Choose not REACT. Dealing with the unexpected circumstances in life.
Today's podcast covers how to end negative thoughts and actions that are hindering your dreams and goals. Take a few minutes and learn about a hack that gives you time to shift your focus off the negative. It WORKS IF YOU WORK IT... AND IT IS EASY! It all starts with a rubberband.
Today's podcast is a continuation of learning how to love you! It is not easy falling in love with yourself... but it is necessary if you want a life of abundance (in all areas of your life). Loving yourself begins with looking closely at the beliefs you have about yourself, those beliefs that are harmful need to be reframed and adjusted. Not easy if you do not have the tools to get the job done.
I have some fantastic hacks that, in 60 days, will help you do just that - change the negative to supportive beliefs and thoughts. Do NOT MISS THIS PODCAST. It is a game-changer!
BOOBS, BUTTS AND A BENTLEY
I want to discuss success briefly and what it looks like.
In the Dictionary, the definition of success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
As a society, I think we tend to look at other peoples “so called”
successes and wins, and we create an image in our head,
a perception of what success is supposed to be.
The media tell us that success looks something like this,,,,,
I call it The Boobs, Butts and Bentley Blueprint.
Now if “Boobs, Butts, and Bentley” is this is what you
aspire to, that’s fine, but I will submit that success
comes in many flavors, and this rainbow of flavors is often overlooked as meaningless.
I find that many people compare themselves to the Kardashians or the Trumps, devaluing themselves and their contributions to society.
I want to share my definition of success with you..to me; success is personal evolution; I measure it by how I have grown and developed over the years. To me, success is not about owning a few houses or having the most famous people around you.
It’s about how you feel about yourself and how you contribute to those around you.
It’s about learning and growing and inspiring others.
It’s about breathing life into the world around us.
And of course, learning from this world. Success is about truly experiencing life from our own vision and not from the paradigm of another.
When it comes to rejection,
Change your belief about what it represents to you. Reframe the meaning.
Choose to see it as a delay, not a form of denial. It is denial only if you allow it to be.
Use rejection as fuel, and if someone tells you "you suck" or "you are not good enough," or they tell you no, make it a habit of coming back from the rejection very, very quickly. Know that what you have experienced is a delay in your efforts, nothing more.
Those of us who harbor feelings of inadequacy have experiences from the past that helped form our negative self-identity. Maybe some of our family rejected us, our peers, or we endured trauma. Theses ancient negative feelings and beliefs, coupled with our finding proof to validate them, will keep us stuck, stuck in a mindset of not liking ourselves.
That is why it is so essential to commit to fall in love with yourself. We have been discussing the importance of using affirmations throughout the day to change the adverse beliefs and feelings you may have.
If you suffer from low self-esteem, turning this around comes down to lying to yourself. This is not a form of lying in the way you may think. This is not about being inauthentic or untrue to who you are. It is about reprograming what I call the Voice of debasement and doubt. This is the Voice in your head that goes on and on throughout the day. You know the one that says you are not smart enough; you are a loser, can't, can't, and can't because of whatever. These negative comments will destroy your confidence and self-esteem, and self love over time.
Here is what happens your subconscious begins to believe what you tell it. Tell it you are stupid, it eventually believes you. Tell it you are a genius? Over time it will accept that. You can program your subconscious mind. When your subconscious believes you are worthless, it will cause you to take actions that reflect your beliefs. These beliefs, thoughts, and feelings will create your world. Be careful because negative thinking becomes a hazardous habit. It sets one up to be manipulated by those who know you suffer from not appreciating yourself. When negative beliefs submerge your subconscious with negative beliefs, you are being cheated out of the abundance and joy in life. Isn't it time to turn this around once and for all? Of course, it is.
Affirmations repeated daily may feel a little silly, but science says they work.
Look, if you are feeling insecure and suffer from a lack of self- appreciation FAke it until you make it by acting and by controlling your thinking. Affirm what you want in your head over and over. Soon you will not be acting at all.
You will never get a YES if you do not ASK for what you want. Remember it takes at least nine "no's" before you experience that YES! Today, I have a story about two beautiful young ladies. One who never asked for what she wanted and the other who was bold enough to put her dreams into the arena of life. Guess who is living her dream right now? Check it out!
One bad habit that you must become aware of and change is Putting yourself down. What do you say to yourself regularly? Is your self talk negative. I know you have heard of the Garden analogy, that our minds are like a garden that can be full of flowers and weeds. But as often as you have heard it, have you thought about this may apply to you? We can grow a beautiful mental garden with thoughts that assist us, or we can fill our minds with the weeds of negative thoughts. Be a good gardener and pull out those weeds—plant new seeds of positive thoughts about yourself. Become your cheerleader, be your own best friend. Develop the habit of praising yourself all day and every day. This is the way to get rid of those weeds in the garden called your mind. Begin this process of change and watch your world begin to transform.
The first step to a successful life is falling in love with yourself. It is the foundation to the "Good Life". Listen to today's podcast to find out how to accomplish this!
It is time for a REVOLUTION - ONE OF LOVE!
Let's do this together.
When you see a negative post, regardless of the party involved, please remind the individual/group of their loving nature, that it is best to tap into a more evolved way of thinking. Dismiss hate and embrace the power of kindness, compassion, and love. America let's walk this road to healing together. Let's do this for our youth...
Today begin by creating and strengthening the belief that you are lovable and have beautiful qualities to contribute to the world........ because you do!
Praise yourself daily and develop these powerful beliefs about your value.
When you take this action consistently, you are acknowledging the truth that you matter. Say to yourself, " I matter, I am significant, I am lovable, I'm worthy."
The New Normal has less to do with masks and distancing ourselves from one another.
It does have everything to do with finding ways to better connect with ourselves and those around us.
*This New Normal requires being a conduit of loving-kindness, and asking what I can give, versus what’s in it for me?
Integrity equates with HONESTY. We must first be honest with ourselves and then with the world around us. Do you want to change the world? It all starts with each of us being in integrity.
Rejection is a part of life – Not only can you not avoid it, but rejection and failure are actually integral to success. The way you look at, and react to rejection determines your capacity for growth and opportunity. EMBRACE REJECTION AND STAND IN YOUR POWER!
There is not a more useful or important trait to possess than resourcefulness in the pursuit of success. Resourcefulness is a mindset, and is especially relevant when the goals you have set are difficult to achieve or you cannot envision a clear path to get to where you desire to go.
Most of us have aspirations in life, dreams, and goals that we want to accomplish. Fear can get in our way, but there is another villain that can stop us from moving ahead with our endeavors, and that is the ability to tap into our creativity or resourcefulness to overcome setbacks.
We are all born equal in God's eyes, but we are not all born with equal opportunities. Because of this, we each must develop the skill called resourcefulness.
There are a lot folks that have dreams, hopes, fantasies, and wishes for their life. Very few sit down and get clarity as to what they want to create. Now that the stay at home ordinace has been lifted, It is time to create a NEW plan of action. DREAM BIG!
The Dalai Lama states "It would be much more constructive if people tried to understand their supposed enemies. Learning to forgive is much more useful than merely picking up a stone and throwing it at the object of one's anger, the more so when the provocations are extreme. For it is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others."
Buddha said that holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone. You are going to get burned. Forgiveness will unravel the thoughts and emotions holding you captive to the past. If we wish to liberate ourselves to pursue the life we desire, we must open our hearts to forgiveness.
There will always be advertisers, marketing teams, opportunists, and even loved ones, that will try to take advantage of us for their own needs and desires. It is our responsibility to build a strong enough internal compass so each decision we make is uniquely our own. This is the way God intended.
observing the mind gives an individual a perspective about their overall life experience; past, present, and future. When one masters the skill of mindfulness, they develop a sense of consistent control and confidence. It takes time and daily commitment to creating this type of mastery, but from this new inner strength comes the ability to better handle the curve balls life will toss your way.
This is the story of two frogs. One was short, and one was tall. One fine day, when they were looking for food, they jumped into a bucket of milk inadvertently. Now, as the sides were too slippery, they were unable to get out. The tall frog spoke to the other frog, “Brother, swimming is of no use anymore. We’re going to drown, so we should give up.” The short frog looked in awe and replied, “Hold on, my friend, keep swimming. Someone will get us out.” And they continued paddling for some time.
After a while, the tall frog said, “Brother, there’s no use. I’m really exhausted now. I’m just going to stop paddling. We’re doomed. There’s no way out of here.” But the short frog said, “Keep trying. Keep swimming. Keep paddling.” Another couple of hours passed.
The tall frog said,” This is nonsense, I can’t go on any longer. We’re going to drown anyway. What’s the use?” And then he gave up; he drowned in the milk. But the short frog kept on paddling.
Ten minutes later, the short frog felt something substantial beneath his feet. He had churned the milk into butter, and he jumped out of the bucket.
You know, I feel a lot like that short frog right now, maybe you can relate? If you have been alive for a while like me, you have no choice but to overcome, or at least this is how I have looked at life for a long time. In life, we must keep trying.
I keep going regardless of the barriers that stand before me. I stay true to my goals, and I refuse to believe that my aspirations are impossible. I just flat out refuse.
You have to adopt an attitude of being unstoppable. To make your dreams a reality, you have to be consistent in your actions. To truly live, you must work toward your objectives with unshakable conviction. Take a look at your goals; do you maintain an unwavering focus? Too many of us work toward our goals as if we were a yo-yo. One day we are up, full of focus, energy, and enthusiasm, then down feeling bored and discouraged, then up again. There is not enough conviction or consistency in our efforts. In short, we are dabblers.
Make a decision today to be like the short frog. Keep working toward your goals, especially when feeling challenged. You’ve got this.
Choose your words wisely and with vision and purpose.
Remember, how you use your words does form your world.
To create the life of our dreams, we have to stop blaming others and circumstances for our current life experience, and this includes everything related to the Coronavirus. We must take charge and stand in our power. Maybe you don't feel very powerful right now, but please do not underestimate how extraordinary you are.
This very moment, you have the time to design a new reality. Don't waste this. Build relationships with your family, visualize new avenues and adventures, decide what you want with the rest of your life. Do not wait one more minute. This time may never come again.
America is opening back up. I hope not too soon. The last thing I want to do is go back to work and then turn around and have to return for more shelter in place. More important, I do not want to see innocent people have to perish because of opening up to soon. Regardless, it will be what it will be, and we will all have to persevere through our grief and fear. There is no simple answer to this crisis. Stay at home, and you save lives, but if you stay home, the economy is destroyed. I have always believed life is more important than any economy, because money can be regained but life once lost, is gone. I think some people can't relate to the potential peril because it has not touched them... yet.
Hopefully, our choice to open will prove to be less fatal than predicted.
This current pandemic reminds me of a science fiction plotline out of the twilight zone. In our reality, the invisible enemy does not discriminate. Wealth, age, color, race, ethnicity make little difference to this villain. If there is anything good to come from this pandemic, is that humans have been put on equal footing.
We are once again looking to our Creator for guidance. And our leaders, celebrities, and laypeople are praying to God for mercy, powerless in front of this invisible killer. Coronavirus has reminded all of us of freedom, life, solidarity, God, the nation, the other, and it has told us that we will all die one day. It has forced us to cherish what we have taken for granted throughout our lifetime. Whether this pandemic is a passing crisis or something that will linger for years to come, it is a time for us to take an inventory of our moral values and how we treat ourselves and each other.
MORAL DECAY / DO NO HARM
Together Creating a Better Future
A better future begins with each one of us.
If we want a better world, with better conditions for the whole of humanity, we must better ourselves and strive to DO NO HARM.
Our reality, good and bad, springs from each person’s beliefs and values that form our collective consciousness and existence. Look at the Coronavirus that has turned the world upside down. Scientists agree that if individuals, businesses, and governments don’t take significant action within the next decade to curb emissions, the damage will be catastrophic. Already, the effects on the natural world are massive and deadly, including infectious disease transmission patterns.
As a society, we each contribute to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
We have learned that when we work together by staying home, we flatten the curve of the virus’s spread. When we selfishly go out into the public, dismissing government direction, we run the risk of harming others, and possibly ourselves. Whenever we put our personal needs, goals, and objectives above the Highest Good, we always pay the price.
Am I suggesting that our individual needs are meaningless? No.
Am I suggesting to be riddled with fear due to the pandemic? Not necessarily.
What I am asking is that we heed the warning.
We need to ask ourselves, “Are we suffering from moral decay?”
It is because of greed, self-serving destructive paradigms, and actions that the health of our planet is in peril. Unfortunately, we are all guilty of contributing to this destruction in varying degrees, by just turning a blind eye we add to the conditions.
This disregard goes beyond the treatment of the place we call our home; it filters into our daily interactions with those we engage with regularly.
Through the adverse choices we collectively make and the toxic beliefs many possess, we leave a footprint on the planet and each other.
Our choices need to stem from values that honor our home and life in general.
During this pandemic, we have seen thousands who visited the beaches during “shelter in place” because of boredom at home and “could not take it anymore.” Just yesterday, thousands of Orthodox Jewish mourners crowded a Brooklyn street Tuesday night, flouting the city’s social distancing rules to mourn a rabbi who died of Coronavirus.
In contrast, we also saw the essential workers, the goodness in humanity. This sect put their lives on the line every day. These people are heroes, the leaders most of us will never know.
They were, and are exposed to death daily, but because of their strength of character, selflessness, and dignity in their souls, they showed up to support society’s requirements and saved lives. They went into battle in the hospitals and worked with the dying; they served at the check out counter at Walmart, they picked up the germ-ridden garbage all out of a sense of duty. These people are the soldiers that helped us force the virus into retreat. They are the true warriors, and we can learn from them and their values. I fear that these fighters will be forgotten. That we will mindlessly dismiss their works as our memories wane.
Life will move on, but before it does and the pandemic is entirely behind us, I hope we each will reflect on what we gained from this experience. I hope when we reflect on this moment in time, we remember those front line workers and see them as an example of leadership, character, integrity, duty, and suffering for the higher good.
It is time to see this world, and it’s people through a new lens. I will submit that it is these nameless individual’s actions that provide a new vision of purpose for all of us.
This fresh direction will generate a healthy planet and equal humanity. The transition from vision to reality belongs to us.
It starts with our willingness to be of genuine service and to give from the heart, not through exploitation. When we approach life in this way when our objective is to “Do No Harm,” the world will be a much better place for everyone, and more importantly, for those who come after us.
DO NO HARM
Together Creating a Better Future
A better future begins with each one of us.
If we want a better world, with better conditions for the whole of humanity, we must better ourselves and strive to DO NO HARM.
Our reality, good and bad, springs from each person's beliefs and values that form our collective consciousness and existence. Look at the Coronavirus that has turned the world upside down. Scientists agree that if individuals, businesses, and governments don't take significant action within the next decade to curb emissions, the damage will be catastrophic. Already, the effects on the natural world are massive and deadly, including infectious disease transmission patterns.
As a society, we each contribute to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
We have learned that when we work together by staying home, we flatten the curve of the virus's spread. When we selfishly go out into the public, dismissing government direction, we run the risk of harming others, and possibly ourselves. Whenever we put our personal needs, goals, and objectives above the Highest Good, we always pay the price.
Am I suggesting that our individual needs are meaningless? No.
Am I suggesting to be riddled with Fear due to the pandemic? Not necessarily.
What I am asking is that we heed the warning. It is because of greed, self-serving destructive paradigms, and actions that the health of our planet is placed in peril. Unfortunately, we are all guilty of contributing to this destruction in varying degrees, by just turning a blind eye we add to the conditions.
It does not need to be this way.
This disregard goes beyond the treatment of the place we call our home; it filters into our daily interactions with those we engage with regularly.
Through the adverse choices we collectively make and the toxic beliefs many possess, we leave a footprint on the planet and each other.
Our choices need to stem from values that honor our home and life in general.
Change that brings about a healthy planet and egalitarian humanity begins with each of us. It starts with our willingness to be of genuine service and give from the heart, not exploitation. When we approach life in this way, when our objective is to "Do No Harm," the world will be a much better place for everyone, and for those who come after us.
It is very easy to take our physical self for granted, especially in these interesting times. We must carve out the time to care for ourselves, nutritionally, and physically. One hour of exercise a day will keep you feeling healthy and vibrant. Get out and take a daily walk in nature, or take an invigorating bike ride.
Today acknowledge that your body deserves and needs special care and appreciation.
California is facing challenges such as homelessness, poverty, and senior citizens that are isolated and in need of assistance. I have heard too many people say, "I am so bored." It is true, with our current situation, we do have a lot of free time. SO USE IT. Put it to work.
If you aren't going to channel this time into better yourself, then help others.
California has a program called "CALIFORNIANS FOR ALL" Californiavolunteers.ca.gov.
Join! I promise this will keep you busy, and you will no longer be bored.
If you do not have a program like this in your state, well, you can start one!
It is time for a good laugh!
Take time out today from the troubles around us, and awaken to JOY. We can accomplish this by laughing!
Watch a comedy, talk to a good friend about the good ole days, or just look in the mirror. Laugh at the quirkiness, the nerdiness that resides within. When we laugh at ourselves, we can begin to take what seems so dark to a brighter place.
Let's bring a smile back to our face this day and lighten our load.
Face your Fears Over and Over Again
When you CHOOSE courage over fear you
will grow in confidence.
Regardless of your current frustrating or frightening circumstances, you can resolve them. Finding a solution to your challenges may not be simple or easy. You will have to use your internal creative resources, and many of your answers will not work.
The key is not to give up. If one solution does not work, you must try another, then another, and you can't allow yourself to become discouraged or riddled with fear.
You are braver than you think you are,
Smarter than you believe yourself to be,
and more creative than you may seem.
Go into this day, recognizing the magnificence of you!
Whatever your current circumstance, you can rise above it. You will find the answer you seek if you don't give up. Soar past your perceived limits!
What if you were told that next year would never come? Would you take the time to reevaluate your life, set a new course? Would you dare to dream a bigger dream, and take action to make it happen? Yes, I think you would. You have everything inside you right now to bring your dreams to life. Believe in yourself, and know that YOU can make your life worthwhile.
Have you ever thought about how much of your life goes by unnoticed?
Have you ever looked back upon the day spent and seriously wondered what you accomplished over the last 12 or so hours?
Numb, and in a haze of automatic rituals and thought patterns, we frequently miss out on the juice of life. We end up living a half-engaged existence! What a waste.
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Most limiting beliefs are like mind-viruses or memes that are “passed down” to us by the attitudes and beliefs of others. They stop us from living the life we deserve.
Easter celebrates the Resurrection of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, from the dead. The base of Christianity is built on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This Easter, may we always be blessed with love, life, and happiness. May our lives be touched by the true meaning of Easter.
When you are source you are the master of your life, not the victim of circumstance. Being the Source means taking full responsibility for your life, what would that look like?
Start your day by focusing on what you have to be grateful for. Why? Because what you adore becomes more!
Gratitude is like a magnet. You have probably heard the saying energy flows where attention goes? When you place your focus on what you are grateful for, even in times of stress and instability, you will begin to notice more of the good all around you. Like a magical magnet, you will draw abundance to you.
Many of us may be feeling overwhelmed by the chaotic conditions that we find in our lives right now.
We can't control the Corona Virus, but we can control how we respond to it. Turn off the news, stop talking about the virus and the numbers related to it.
Right NOW is the time to flood our minds with positive thoughts about our future.
Focus on your desired outcome, instead of current chaotic conditions.
What is your Favorite Book?
Have you ever thought about your personal biography, the book that you are busy writing every day?
Many of us will lament over the chapters we have penned in yesteryear. We wish to rip the pages out of our history while allowing historical decisions to cloud later opportunities. The past cannot be reconfigured, but its lessons can act as a guide. We must remember, there is always a blank page called the future waiting for us. Those blank pages are where inspiration, possibilities, and creativity reside.
When it comes to dealing with the frustrations and hurts of the past, we need to understand that everyone has pages in their life that are less than heroic. We have all made mistakes.
The Good News
Here is the good news, we can learn from those mistakes and use them to guide us in the future. We need to leave the past in the past. Our focus instead needs to be on those blank pages that have not been written.
There is no time like the present.
Today, take time out and visit those chapters that have yet to be scribed.
Ask yourself,
"What do I want?"
"How do I want my life chapters to read?"
"How do I want my days forward to feel?"
"What will it all look like?".
You have time right now, today, to decide.
As the clock ticks, YOUR LIFE is marching on.
Look at those blank pages today, knowing that there are no limitations, except the ones that you have in your mind.
So dream big, and make your favorite book... be your own.
The only thing constant is change, we can either be tossed about by it, or we can grab it by the reigns by using our wisdom and well thought out actions to anticipate and prepare for our near future.
Embrace the change that stands before you.
Decide what you want to do when you are released from "Stay at Home."
Start moving toward that aspiration today....
Make the phone calls, fill out the applications, do the research, and take the steps NOW that will prepare you for tomorrow, because it will be here.
The problem most of us have with decision making is that we are afraid of making the wrong decision! I will submit there are no right or wrong decisions.
There are only learning experiences.
Today many people are "waiting and hoping" that EVERYTHING WILL BE OK. Waiting and Hoping for a miracle is a choice, and out of all the options available, I can assure this is the worst.
This stance does not empower you, nor does it give you any direction. Worse yet, when it comes time to take action, you will be left with few options, and your choices will be made in haste.
Contemplate tomorrow today, right now. Do not leave it until the last minute.
Do you assume that what you have today will be here tommorrow? Many of us make this assumption. The Corona Virus has taught us one very important lesson; We must make a daily practice of being grateful. We must embrace the good in our life, all of it because we don't know when it could all be gone.
Intuition is that inner voice that we often push to the side. Now more than ever it is time to pay attention. Listen to what that voice is saying it is trying to tell you something. Something important. "Listen to your Heart you will understand"
Scared? Bored? Let it go.... We have been given the gift of time to redirect our lives. Don't waste this time; start planning for tomorrow.....today. Time to plan with deep consideration is a rare thing. Don't waste it. Place your focus on yourself, your future, and those you love.
Life has changed in the past few weeks. Many of us are home and glued to our televisions or social media. As for me, I have been working from home. My team and I still have our jobs, but we work from home on odd jobs and job-related training courses. In all honesty, I prefer to be out and about. I am sure you do as well.
Over the past couple of days, I have grown even more grateful for the people in my life, family, and friends who, like me, are stuck at home. This time of seclusion has forced me to think about my life, the people in it, and review my focus on the years ahead.
I started to ask myself some important questions.
Maybe you may want to ask yourself some of the same.
What am I really after in my LIfe?
What do I genuinely want to create and contribute?
What kind of person do I want to show to the world every day?
You see, I found myself floundering a bit in this new circumstance—a bit like a fish out of water. I know from experience that to command our life's plan, we must have a sense of clarity and direction. When we experience significant disruption, like being laid off, having our hours cut, not being sure where our next dollar will be coming from, we can get pretty scared and frozen in time.
Shake off the fear. One way to start the process is to break free from the hourly newscast; this practice only makes you feel worse and takes your focus off of productive actions for the future.
After you have shut off your television, take a look at how you are spending your time right now. We can break down our day's activities into two categories: nonmeaningful activity and meaningful activity.
Take a few minutes and evaluate how you have been spending your time in the past few days? Have you been glued to your television? There is nothing wrong with getting an update on the Corona Virus, but after we have been enlightened, we must let go and get on with being productive.
Reevaluate how you are spending your time right now and redirect yourself on a path of meaning.
Create a list of meaningful activities you can participate in while staying home.
Take a class, take an exercise program on the internet, take a long power walk, read a couple of good books, organize your house, take on a deep cleaning project, and get caught up with those you love.
Use this unusual time to grow and prepare for the next chapter of your life, because this pandemic will end. Work on you so that when you get back into the real world of the living, you are ready to take on that world. Invest in yourself.
Some ideas on classes are "Great Courses". They are offering their wonderful courses for free while we are all going through this difficult time.
Udemy offers full courses from $9.99 to $11.99 per entire course. Truly a deal.
EDx offers Free (challenging) courses from Ivy League universities such as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, to name a few. There are numerous exercise programs on youtube as well, such as singing courses, art classes, and lectures on a multitude of topics. Forget about this Corona Virus for a while and prepare for when it is defeated because it will be defeated. It is just a matter of time.
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DEAR FRIENDS,
Please listen to this podcast. It is an important message regarding the virus and being prepared. This message has not been broadcast yet on the news or social media due to fear of panic. This is primarily regarding California residents, but it may be in relastionship to Washington State and New York as well FOR NOW.....
OK, so if you live in California like me .... you are shut in the house. Maybe feeling a little out of sorts. If you are feeling a little nervous right now, stop!
See this time as a gift—a gift of time to create a new plan for you and your loved ones, and a time to get closer to God. Truly it is a time to stop and reflect on the world and it's issues. From this reflection we can choose to change, and create a better self and society.
This is a time to take action.
The first action is to take care of ourselves.
Get 45 minutes of power walking in a day, if not 45 minutes start with 15. Take your vitamins: Vitamin C, Zinc, a Good multivitamin. Pray daily and Meditate in the morning at least 10 minutes; this will start your day on the right foot.
Visualize your life and the lives of others filled with joy and peace. Make sure you are getting eight hours of sleep. Your body heals while you sleep.
Once you have yourself centered, decide what actions you can take right now to keep your life steady.
Let's be honest; these are strange and troubling times right now. But let's do something positive with the extra time many of us have. Let's do something that will prepare us to be better people when we go back into everyday routines.
I believe the Corona Virus will leave a lasting legacy on the people of our planet.
This legacy will remind us not to be so self-centered, reckless, and careless. It will teach us that what is essential in this life is how we treat and support each other without an agenda.
Confront your fears, head-on!
This may seem obvious, but many people, especially when faced with stressful situations, will fall into a state of denial or limbo. Both of these options are not advantageous when dealing with a crisis big or small.
When we slip into denial, we pretend it's not really happening.
Say "no" to toxic people.
Do not let them steal your joy, your dreams, or your time. Have you ever noticed that just one word from this type of person can dissolve your happiness in an instant?
Reject individuals that are laser-focused on the bottle being half empty—those who claim that the world is coming to an end.
Now, I am NOT suggesting that you put your head in the sand and deny reality; however, I am recommending that you do not allow others -that dwell on the negative to drag you down into their world of melancholy.
Your real power resides in your ability to choose. Choose to associate with individuals who look for solutions to problems and take action to solve them. In addition, YOU decide how you will frame life's challenges.
As always, choose wisely. Use your wisdom and stay away from the energy vampires of the world.
I Don't Have Enough Time
You say, "I don't have enough time?"
Poppycock! We all have the same amount of time!
How much time do you dedicate daily to watching television?
More than 2 hours?
How much time do you spend on your phone texting?
2 hours?
Right there are 4 hours. Ask yourself this "What else could I be doing with those 4 hours?"
The answer is, "A lot."
The answer is
You can use that wasted time to improve your life, live your dreams, and give to those around you.
Whiners blame a lack of success on others.
Winners know that success comes from their actions and how they respond to the winds that blow about them.
Winners don't make excuses for how things are in their life. Whiners always have a reason for things not being the way they want in life.
STOP! with the excuses.
I know, right now can be challenging. The pandemic has forced schools to close, businesses are experiencing a downturn in revenue, and there are possible health risks for many of us. But we must rise above the circumstances and not fall into the comfort of making excuses. Shift your focus on your most important objectives and get to work.
Be a winner, not a Whiner!
Yes, it is crucial to be authentic, it is vital in this lifetime to be YOU and figure out what you want out of life, but without a moral compass, without internal standards of goodness toward all of humanity, one's authenticity is shallow and worthless.
When you contemplate what you want in life, consider your impact on the whole of society—enough of being selfish and self-centered. Stand in your power but ensure that your stand is on solid ground. One of character and integrity because these two personal elements are the foundation of superior authenticity. They are also the two traits that will make your life joyous or without them hell on earth.
Moral Decay is all around us. To be a leader in today's world, begin with your own morality and bring hope to the world around you.
With the Corona Virus and Stock Market hogging the headlines, our nerves can get rattled, or worse, we can become scared. Our attitude may spiral downward.
Attitude is a choice, even in the worst of times. We can choose to be positive. Not to be a Pollyanna, but because a healthy mindset will keep us healthy, it will keep our immune systems strong and robust.
For most of us, our self-doubt and hiding has been going on so long that by the time we become adults, we’ve lost touch with our inner core. We’ve grown accustomed to behaving in certain predictable roles that worked in our more or less troubled families, in school, and in our work. In the process, we sacrifice a degree of freedom, spontaneity, vulnerability, and parts of ourselves.
Do you know how you are spending your precious time? Do you REALLY know?
Is the time you are spending coming from a place of choice or reactivity? If you are going through your days on autopilot (be honest with yourself), this exercise will genuinely help you get on track.
Sit down and write your obituary! Look back on your life as if you were at your funeral.
When you have completed this task, ask yourself some critical questions.
Is there anything missing that you did not accomplish?
Are you living up to the things that matter to you in life?
Are you living a life that you designed, or was it created by someone else?
I promise this exercise is a major wake up call.
We have been talking about building a mighty mindset. This is the foundation of creating the life of your dreams. This foundation has three elements: Fuel yourself mentally, spiritually, and physically. Start small with these habits, and start and watch your ability to be relentless soar!
Fuel yourself mentally and watch your mindset soar! There are 3 areas that we need to focus on when developing a tough mindset. The mindset of a winner! Those areas are the focus of the mind, The focus on physical health and The focus on spirituality. This podcast is dedicated to the strengthening the mind.
What would happen if we listened to all the people who tell us we are not good enough or can't accomplish a dream? Well, we would never try or give up way too soon! Don't let this be you. Develop the habit of Relentlessness and never give up!
There is a saying "what you think of me is none of my business".
This is true. If you are stepping out of the ordinary, brace yourself because there will be plenty of people who will have plenty of opinions. The only opinion that really matters is the opinion you believe about yourself.
To have your best year yet you must get back to the basics..
Take time today to go back and review the basics that we have covered thus far. Most people have given up on their NEW YEARS RESOLUTION by now. Don't let this be you!
It is so important to think for yourself. Many times we give up our most meaningful power due to a lack of confidence. Beware the teacher who claims to have all the answers. There is no "one size fits all" solution for any group of individuals. Ensure that YOU are deciding what works for you in life. Never give away your power to decide and always think for yourself.
So we are on a Journey to our BEST YEAR YET! One of the biggest obstacles is dealing with the thoughts that keep playing in our minds. These thoughts remind us of our SO CALLED limitations, and then reinforce our misguided belief about ourselves. Recognize that you are the one who chooses to listen to these negative thoughts. You also have a choice to turn the harmful thoughts off! You have a great deal of power...use it.
Do you monitor your prevalent thoughts?
Are you focused on the negative? Or do you make an effort to stay optimistic, holding onto faith?
When you are faced with a dilemma, a conflict with another, or a situation that you do not like, get on the Solution Level. Instead, find the good in a circumstance, search for higher ground with another person, and watch your vibration level rise!
This is not easy, but it is worth the action.
When you turn off the fear and search for a solution to a problem or conflict, you will feel empowered.
Incomplete actions will pull you away from your more important purpose. Love yourself enough to get out of confusion and being scattered. Take a few moments and clear your mind of the incomplete actions that are taking up space in your awareness. Put them on paper!
Looking For Love
Have you ever heard the song looking for love in all the wrong places? The truth is that until you learn to love yourself truly, you WILL BE searching for love in all the wrong places. Trust me; I have been there and done it.
Maybe you can relate?
Learning to love yourself is a skill, a practice, or you can call it a habit. The bottom line is that until you learn to appreciate the body and soul that you have consistently, you will not have the capacity to love someone else authentically.
When we learn to love who and what we are from the inside out, we will then have the ability to share this love with others.
We all have a choice as to how we will respond to the challenges we deal with in life, and we must face that life is chock-full of hurdles. The option is this: Will you choose to be the victim or the victor? It is all up to you and how you view the various hurdles that ultimately will get in the way of your journey. Join me today for a Loving-Kindness Meditation. This practice softens our hearts to successfully deal with the trials and tribulations that come our way.
Our world seems so angry right now!
Wouldn't you agree?
If you turn the on the news for more than a minute, it becomes evident that government turmoil is permeating the spirit of the entire nation.
I don't know about you, but I have not seen hatred spewed, as it is today in over 40 years!. The healing of our nation is going to take a gigantic paradigm shift! A healthy dose of L.O.V.E. And sooner than later.
We are each responsible for this current reality.
Healing begins with each one of us, and the development of a loving heart takes focus and attention.
When becoming a person of compassion, empathy, and loving-kindness, you do not allow circumstances or others to harm you or take advantage of you.
It does mean that you DO NOT add to a situation or condition with anger, hostility, or vitriol. Instead, one must attempt to see things from the other person's vantage point. You do not have to agree with them, but the anger and hostility you may be feeling, in a heated or fearful moment need to be consciously controlled and lessened in your emotional experience.
Feel the feeling, then rise above it.
This can be accomplished by developing the habit of a loving heart.
The habit of Loving-Kindness will not only allow you to rise above any circumstance that you may endure, but it will enable you to overcome any obstacle or challenge you may face today or in the days ahead.
Join me this week for Loving-Kindness Meditation!
Develop your resistance to the poison all around us and be a beacon of light for those in need. May all beings be filled with lovingkindness... May all beings be happy... May all beings awaken and be free...
May all beings be happy...
Join me for a week of Loving-Kindness Meditation!
May all beings be filled with lovingkindness... May all beings be happy... May all beings awaken and be free...
May all beings be happy...
Let Go, and let the love in! Forgive others and most important....forgive yourself. We all make mistakes.
When we admire another for their talents and qualities, those qualities reside within you! These gifts may be undeveloped, a seed... but I promise they are there within.
Do you remember recess? Or do you remember play dates with your friends? When we were children, we understood the importance of PLAY. Here is a fact: Playing is essential to loving yourself and giving yourself the energy to keep moving onward and upward. Work hard, but don't forget to treat yourself to a play date!
Today is about building your empathy muscle. Join me! Take a moment and see the world through the eyes of another.
When you love yourself—even though others may not—you’ll keep growing in your relationship with yourself. You’ll find that when you commit to love yourself, other people will begin to love you too.
This week it is time to give a little extra attention and love to your beloved body. Doing this will leave you feeling better about yourself. This will give you the resources and energy to accomplish all aspects in your life. Your body is your temple. Treat it with love and respect.
In a world that is so full of anger take a moment, a time out. Forget about how upset you may be. Forget about yourself and your misery. "How does one do this?" you may ask. Give of yourself. Give your love away and see how much better you feel. When you do this, you begin healing the planet.
The motivation for the way you love can at times be fueled by the need to be loved. When we are coming from a place of neediness we are not expressing love in it's purest form.
Giving from the heart requires us to go above and byond the ordinary, and to go out of our way to show those we love exactly how much they mean to us.
We all yearn for love in our life, but to have a consistency of love in our lives starts from within. We must learn to treat ourselves with loving kindness before we can expect it from others..
Those who experience self-love practice generosity with themselves. You see, the more generous we are with ourselves, the more we have to offer others.
Boy have you been working hard the past 32 days! Time to take a break! Turn off the T.V., Take a warm bath, cozy up with a terrific book. Go vist a good friend. Do something nice FOR YOU TODAY. DO IT NOW!
LOVE IS SOMETHING IF YOU GIVE IT AWAY. The more you give the more you get. Take a moment to think about who you can share your loving heart with. Then, take the action to lavish love on this person.
Let's Face it, we are made up of habits. A lot of habits that need some change or at least an adjustment! Break Free from being on Auto Pilot! We are more than robots, But most of the time we act like it.
As humans, it’s common for us to resist change in any form or fashion. If you study the lives of people throughout the world, you will find they’re deeply seated in a ton of ritualistic, routine-based functioning. The great part about change, though, is our ability to learn and grow as a result of having to adapt. In fact, change is really the only thing we will ever experience on a consistent basis. So, while our struggles with change may seem cumbersome, we must accept and learn from them. Better yet, choose the changes you want to make and direct your life to a better tommorrow.
We all want the good life but are we WILLING to do the things needed to create it? Are we WILLING to design the foundation to create it? The question becomes are you WILLING to change?
When was the last time you took a time out from all the hustle and bustle in your life? When was the last time you sat quietly in the calm of your space? Why is it that so many resist the quiet? It is a blessed space to be in... because this is where you get your power back.
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to work with a very well known author. This person had reached the pinnacle of success as an individual and had earned all the beautiful creature comforts that so many yearn for. I asked this mentor what set him apart from other human beings. He provided me with a list that I read, but I learned more from observing his actions over the years.
From these observations, I discovered that when we watch the most successful people around us, they all have one thing in common. It is not magical thinking, or the use of a dream board, although this can be a helpful tool. It is not a positive attitude or visualization techniques.
Their success does not come from luck.
The most successful people in life have a common attribute amongst them; they are disciplined, and they share traits that stem from the disciplined nature that has set them apart from the masses.
Part Two
Many of us will observe the outer world of a successful person and believe that luck was what contributed to their abundance in life. I will submit their success has nothing to do with luck. Instead, it is a set of characteristics that have set them apart from the masses. These people are willing to do what many are not. Over the next few days, we will visit these personality traits or habits of the most successful individuals in our society.
Part One
Many of us will observe the outer world of a successful person and believe that luck was what contributed to their abundance in life. I will submit that luck has nothing to do with their achievement. Instead, it is a collection of characteristics that have set them apart from the masses. These people are willing to do what many are not. Over the next few days, we will visit these winning personality traits or habits of the most successful individuals in our society.
You are the author of the autobiography called your life.
You are responsible for the chapters in the book called your life. How do you start writing a better story? It begins by seizing the day, moment by moment, hour by hour.
The best year of our life is an accumulation of our most exceptional days that are based on extraordinary actions and effort. So.....Seize the day!
Leave your comfort zone behind and give today your best. You are in control of how you respond to your moment by moment experiences. Claim your power and take it back. Are you willing?
Our feelings of worthiness or unworthiness are what dictate how much success, love, and abundance we will allow in our lives. True worthiness, that deep feeling inside does not come from the things we have outside of us. It comes from within. It comes from who and how we are daily.
Look for what is right! When we focus on the negative we bring more of it into our life. This is because energy does flow where you place your attention. By making a CONSCIOUS choice to look for what's right, we invite life to shower us with all its many gifts.
If you look around you will notice that humans are imperfect. We ALL make mistakes! I've yet to meet a human being without flaws. Give yourself a break. Self - acceptance is the most generous gift we can offer ourselves.
Are you committed to being your best self? Are you willing to always do your best, or are you continuously looking for the easy way out? I promise the easy way leads to a life of disappointment. Those who enjoy their life have committed to daily growth, learning and development. To have more, we must be more. To be more, we must do more. Commit to a daily ritual of development. Give yourself one hour of power daily to invest in the greatness of you.
With self-discipline, most anything is possible." - Theodore Roosevelt
Self-discipline is what makes a dreamer become a doer. The world needs more magnificent dreams and people who can chase them and make them happen.
Acknowledge the power and the importance of self-discipline TODAY. Unfortunately, very few will take steps to improve or develop the habit of Self-Discipline.
Self-discipline means to exercise power over one’s self. It is the ability to keep one’s self under control. The word indicates self-mastery over one’s inner desires, thoughts, actions, and words.
The difference between those who live successful lives and those frustrated with their life experience is the ability to stave off instant gratification and reject the need to take the path of least resistance.
This meditation is quite powerful and it is important to focus on one layer at a time, otherwise the healing can become intense and uncomfortable.
Begin now by taking a slow deep breath in, and exhale gently.
Exercise does not need to be boring. There are a lot of ways to create variety when beginning the habit of physical activity. The key is to get started!
Exercise and the brain
Exercise helps memory and thinking through both direct and indirect means. The benefits of exercise come directly from its ability to reduce insulin resistance, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the release of growth factors—chemicals in the brain that affect the health of brain cells, the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, and even the abundance and survival of new brain cells.
Indirectly, exercise improves mood and sleep, and reduces stress and anxiety. Problems in these areas frequently cause or contribute to cognitive impairment.
It is easy to proclaim a New Year's Resolution. It is much harder to follow through. Is change starting to get tough right now? Are you finding your new year's resolution challenging to stick too? DON'T GIVE UP! This feeling of resistance is normal. Normal, but it is up to you to fight the need to give up!
How Affirmations work: Your brain is a complex and complicated network of information that is always sending and receiving thoughts and instructions at lightning speed.
Every simple action you take is really a set of complicated communications between cells called neurons. Affirmations train your brain to focus on what you want to focus on. The more you practice the greater the skill becomes. Your focus becomes self directed vs randon thoughts with no direction.
Affirmations are not magical words, but that can bring magical results if you utilize them properly!
part two AFFIRMATIONS
Positive affirmations are statements that are repeated to encourage, support and uplift the person speaking them.
Because positive affirmations are written in the language of the brain, they follow a specific formula. Follow me this week on how to create affirmations that will support your efforts to bring positive change!
Positive affirmations are statements that are repeated to encourage, support and uplift the person speaking them.
Because positive affirmations are written in the language of the brain, they follow a specific formula. Follow me this week on how to create affirmations that will support your efforts to bring positive change!
Most people aren't fully aware of the consequences that will eventually develop from their repeated actions because these habits don't affect them at the moment.
These bad habits, and we all them, often bring us instant comfort, pleasure, or gratification, and because of this, we fail to look at the long term outcomes.
Your Daily Habits will define your life. Did you know that over 90% of our daily routines are habits? It is very important to become aware of our habitual daily routines. What are your regular habits? Are they supporting you? What do you need to change? How are your daily rituals forming your life?
Create a system for success by setting yourself up with daily rituals that will get you closer to your objectivies. Once done take immediate action. Adopt these three words: DO IT NOW! Get clarity on what you want to accomplish and take a step right now toward it's accomplishment. Don't wait... Do it now!
Yes, a new year is upon us! WELCOME TO JOURNEY TO GREATNESS! As we embark on this new beginning, we often view this time as a fresh start.
Many of us will declare a New Years' resolution at midnight, December 31. Sadly, over 50% will never follow through with their declaration. Let this not be you!
Join me daily for "Journey to Greatness."
Journey to Greatness is a daily podcast that will inspire, direct, and offer tools to keep you on track toward your New Years' objectives daily.
Regardless of where you are standing today, there is always room to achieve more with your gifts and talents!
(And trust me, you are infinitely gifted)
Make 2020 your best year ever. Join me daily starting January 1, 2020, for my daily podcast to Greatness!
Let us make this happen together!
Happy Holidays and Much LOVE to all!
God Bless,
Lecia Breen~ Be youR owN GuRu
Yes, a new year is upon us! As we embark on this new beginning, we often view this time as a fresh start.
Many of us will declare a New Years' resolution at midnight, December 31. Sadly, over 50% will never follow through with their declaration. Let this not be you!
Join me for "Journey to Greatness."
Journey to Greatness is a daily podcast that will inspire, direct, and offer tools to keep you on track toward your New Years' objectives daily.
Regardless of where you are standing today, there is always room to achieve more with your gifts and talents!
(And trust me, you are infinitely gifted)
Make 2020 your best year ever. Join me daily starting January 1, 2020, for my daily podcast to Greatness!
Let us make this happen together!
Happy Holidays and Much LOVE to all!
God Bless,
Lecia Breen~ Be youR owN GuRu
Yes, a new year is upon us! As we embark on this new beginning, we often view this time as a fresh start.
Many of us will declare a New Years' resolution at midnight, December 31. Sadly, over 50% will never follow through with their declaration. Let this not be you!
Join me for "Journey to Greatness."
Journey to Greatness is a daily podcast that will inspire, direct, and offer tools to keep you on track toward your New Years' objectives daily.
Regardless of where you are standing today, there is always room to achieve more with your gifts and talents!
(And trust me, you are infinitely gifted)
Make 2020 your best year ever. Join me daily starting January 1, 2020, for my daily podcast to Greatness!
Let us make this happen together!
Happy Holidays and Much LOVE to all!
God Bless,
Lecia Breen~ Be youR owN GuRu
Become aware of your regular thoughts, especially the negative ones, rid yourself of them, change them... AND CHANGE THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE!
Today many of our women's rights are being threatened. The year 1971 seems like a long time ago, and yet we are still talking about many of the same issues. Despite the progress for equality that has been made over the decade's, women are still seen as objects and often are not heard. Many want to render her speechless, albeit it is not that easy to silence her these days.
Each of us can create a better world by being more empathetic today. To begin this process: Instead of putting others in their place, put yourself in their place and try to relate to their position and pain. When we practice empathy we can eventually change the world for the better.
Change may be uncomfortable for some, ​but today's changes are allowing hundreds of thousands of people to express themselves for who they are, without shame or fear.
Instead of this world and her opportunities only belonging to a handful of people the freedom to express and be yourself is truly upon us.
What is life all about? Are we born with a destiny, a purpose? Or are we bestowed the gift of freedom of choice?
The first step in creating a goal is deciding what it is going to be. We start by asking ourselves, "what is my purpose"? What do I want out of life? What are my TRUE desires? It is essential to know what your "true" desires are because most of the time, people's dreams and hopes do not belong to them. They think they want what they want because they have been persuaded or influenced by other people.
There is only one way to discover what you want in life, and that is to ask yourself a lot of questions.
Here is the truth. All of us need to have a dream. Dreams provide the imagination to visualize a better tomorrow. They feed our spirit and represent possibility. They provide optimism when we feel all is lost, and if we are honest, we all have moments in life when we are pulled down by reality.
Look, the truth is you are an artist. That is right. Every day you add to the portrait called your life. Your choices are the brush strokes and paints that you are using to create this masterpiece.
If you don't like your current creation, not to worry, you are still here, and you can choose different paints and brushes going forward.
Change is all around us. We do not have the luxury to resist change. Age is no criterion when it comes to changing your life.
Goals go far beyond a wish. A wish for most people is what many initiate on New Year's Eve, in the form of a resolution. Over 90% of the people who make a New Years Resolution give up two weeks after their proclamation! Goals go deeper than wishes. They are well thought out and resonate with one's inner core.
Feeling a sense of lack? Think again. We Live in a World of ABUNDANCE but we must take "a time" out to stop, notice, and count our blessings. When we do this, we begin to feel and see the richness of life and all the opportunities​ available.
The shortcut to having miracles in your life starts with a certain mindset, and the key to miracles comes down to two little words! Want a miracle? Be sure to listen to this podcast!
I talk with people every day that feel lost in life and feel frustrated that they do not know what their life purpose is. They tell me that they can't remember the reason they were born. That the purpose they were born with is nowhere to be found.
There is one activity that can build a better brain. It can relieve you of stress, improve working memory and improve a sense of well being. If your job or life requires you to learn quickly and remember what you have learned check out this podcast!
If you can't find your purpose, look no further.
The answer you have been searching for is here!
We often think that physical exercise is for building a beautiful body... but it also builds a beautiful brain. If you want to keep your brain young, excercise your brain with mental challenges and physical movement! Your brain will stay young forever!
Get rid of the Beliefs that are keeping you down. Some quick tips to start affirming your greatness!
Living from a loving heart is a choice; it doesn't happen accidentally; it is a conscious decision. It is a responsibility to choose Love in our life. When we want to hate, judge others and ourselves, we are not only creating disease in the body temple but spreading these maladies like a virus, among others.
Is history repeating itself again? Fear and division destroy​ Love, and when the human race can let go of the habit of perpetual fear and division, we will change the planet. Like most things, living a life of Love is a choice, and creating a meaningful existence is living from loving centeredness. Embrace a loving heart TODAY, NOW... and begin to heal the planet.
When we look at today, and the life we are living it is a direct result of the choices we have made thus far in life.
When we look at today, and the life we are living it is a direct result of the choices we have made thus far in life.
Time passes by quickly. It can slip through your fingers like sand through a sieve. So stop complaining and get on the solution level!
Stop finding joy in others people misgivings. Judgement is fueled by fear, and acceptance is fueled by LOVE.
When was the last time you sat down by yourself in a space of silence? Why is it that so many of us resist the quiet?
Many of us have been buried by the labels that have been placed upon us by others. It is time to peel them off so that we can walk our own path with clarity and empowerment​.
The self you think you know, the one you see in the mirror is just a sliver of the expansive being that exists beyond your self imposed limitations. What you need to live the life you deserve is within! You are infact a powerhouse.
Are your daily rituals getting you closer to your goals?
Are they congruent with your life vision? If they answer is "NO", you need to recreate your habitual routines.
In many cases, this daily routine has nothing to do with what we want to accomplish in life now. Many times our daily routines were created years ago; this habitualized routine of repetitive behaviors, when coupled with random lists of things to do, causes each of us to lose precious time.
I meet so many people that are checked out. They are so worried about tomorrow that they forget about living right now. The now will soon be tomorrow, and if we don't work toward a brighter future, tomorrow will be something to worry about! Tomorrow is built today!
Enjoy the moment and put your effort into creating a beautiful life NOW. If you do this, tomorrow will take care of itself.
Listen carefully to the words you use. They are a reflection of your beliefs. If you can't say something nice about yourself, to yourself... say nothing at all. Choose your words with wisdom!
Take the time to become aware of the limiting thought patterns and beliefs that are overshadowing your potential in life. Become aware of them, challenge them and delete them!
We all have had failures and mistakes in our lives. The question becomes are you defeated by them or are you learning and growing from them? Many times our failures become our greatest blessings in life. Learn from them and let them pass.
Why is it so hard to appreciate what we have?
Why is it so difficult to be satisfied with everything in our lives in the here and now?
Now is all we have. Appreciate what you have in your life today and do not take it for granted, it may not be here tomorrow. Stop for a moment and reflect on the abundance in your life. I promise you; you have much more than you think!
It is through awareness of self that we become healthy and whole. Through awareness,​ you will gain control over your life because you will gain control over your behavior.
Are you living in Consciousness? If so, then you know that to be conscious you are aware of your surroundings, aware of your thoughts, words, actions, emotions and the effect you are having on others.
We all wear a mask at times. This mask covers the feeling of being vulnerable. It makes us feel safe, but it also leaves us feeling very alone. Take off your mask today and let the world see the real you... the beautiful, loving, authentic YOU!
The problem begins when we betray our own wellbeing or the wellbeing of those we love to fit in. This occurs when we allow the fear of rejection to make our choices for us. Nothing great in life is accomplished by mindlessly following or obeying the command of another. It is our individual responsibility to see and appreciate our own worthiness and know that we can make solid decisions; that we can and need to be our own guru.
What is the difference between you, when you were a baby and today? A big difference is that you were NOT AFRAID TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP! Fight for YOUR DREAMS! Step OUT!
You are EXTRAORDINARY! So why are you living an​ ordinary life? You are one of a kind! So why are you blending into the crowd?
Change will always be a part of our life, but most people hate change. We can't escape it. Every moment we are changing and so is the world around us. Learn how to cope with the change in your life!
We each get older every day. There is no stopping the clock or time. How we choose to respond to getting older will make all the difference between enjoying life to the fullest or becoming bitter and broken. It all comes down to a choice... choose​ wisely.
A new study shows 30 minutes of exercise a day works just as well as an hour in helping overweight adults lose weight. To support your goals and mental state exercise at least 30 minutes every day!
HABITS: THEY all start in the brain and ALL HABITS involve pleasure. Listen to todays podcast and learn WHY habits are hard to break and the scientific solution to breaking any habit!
When you set your intentions for the day you are taking aim at the goals you have set for yourself. Look out for the Voice Of Doubt and learn to shut it down once and for all.
If you live by the opinions of others, you are only as good as your last performance or your last compliment. Instead, live for your own internal compliments, and give them to yourself often.
Mediocrity thrives in mindlessness, and in this mire of thoughtless redundancy, many humans unknowingly set their lifelong standards.
Build a relationship with your inner voice. We often ignore the inner voice. BUT, It has a great deal of control over the decisions we make in our life.... mostly poor decisions because these choices are typically made from fear and doubt.
Meaning in life does not come from some preordained purpose that you were labeled with by the cosmos upon your birth. It comes from a discovered passion by you, that needs to be developed, committed too and worked at rigorously. written and recorded 6/11/2019
When you choose your goals freely they spark passion from within, and the chances of your following through grow tenfold.
You and I have no control over the past, but we do have control over the future if we become self-aware and couple this with conscious effort. We do have the power to create the future we dream of. ~written and recorded 6/10/2019
When we focus on all the things that are wrong in our lives,
with other people, with our job or the downside of a situation we are placing our attention on those things that are not working instead of the things that are. I have said this before....from the Hawaiian Huna tradition - MAKIA –
Where our attention goes, energy flows.
Because body language affects the way we feel, standing or sitting in straight posture is a great way to raise your mood and give you more energy because you imitate a confident and alert stance. When interacting with others you give the impression of an active and confident person, one who knows how to hold his body and handle life challenges.
Study it, believe it, become it, and know in your heart what it really means. From here, you will obtain the most powerful tool in managing yourself! written and recorded 6/6/2019 5:26pm
I am going to share with you today HOW TO DEAL WITH WORRY. When worry gets ahold of you, there are three things you can do to eliminate it or at least soften its loud voice. Written and Recorded 6/5/2019 by Lecia Breen
The only way you can take control of your thoughts, and the course of your life is to observe yourself in the now consciously. Now is the single moment that counts.
Written and Recorded 6/3/2019
Buddha said that holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone. You are going to get burned. Forgiveness will unravel the thoughts and emotions holding you captive to the past. If we wish to liberate ourselves to pursue the life we desire, we must open our hearts to forgiveness.
Affirmations are a powerful tool that if done correctly, can train the subconscious mind to believe in what is possible.
This building of belief is not magic. It is built through repetition: a process called Neuroplasticity, and the firing and wiring of neurons in the brain. When we do affirmations correctly, we are training neurons to fire and wire together. This process builds grey matter that supports our new thought patterns. Written and Recorded 6/1/2019
Our brains are magnificent, but what is such an amazing gift can also be a horrific curse if we don't understand at least the basics of its workings. If we have not figured out how to use our mind, we can be stuck with a brilliant computer that can undo our potential.
When you look at your life and where you stand, your results reflect the choices you have made up until today.
There is such power in the choices we make, and we don't often consider just how powerful they are.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE
Whether aware of it or not, each of us is the author of our life. Every day we add a new chapter to the book called our life.
Many people get frustrated due to focusing on being something perfect. Perfection is not attainable, and when this is your objective, you are setting yourself up for failure. So the goal is not to become perfect but to consistently improve, to become better daily.
The real challenge in life is not perfection but to continually work toward becoming your best self.
To think and believe in yourself, you must first develop an awareness of how you are thinking, feeling, and behaving regularly.
Personal change of all sorts begins with personal awareness and an inventory of your limiting beliefs. To become aware, we must carve out the time to clearly evaluate what is subconsciously standing in the way of our commitments to our authentic self.
Some of the most practical success building wisdom is found in that biblical quotation stating that faith can move mountains. If you believe, honestly believe that you can move a mountain... you will. Here is a truth your success in life comes down to believing in yourself and your ability to stick to your objectives regardless of the winds that blow around you.
Only Love is real, and the opposite of Love is fear. Fear destroys Love, and when the human race can let go of the habit of perpetual fear, we will change the planet. Like most things, living a life of Love is a choice, and creating a meaningful existence is living from loving centeredness.
Your brain is simply built with a higher sensitivity to unpleasant news, and this bias is automatic and subconscious.
A few months ago, one of my psychology professors had the class write out a personal eulogy and obituary as an assignement. As strange as this may seem it brought clarity and focus as to what I wanted my life to really be about.
"You have no cause for anything but gratitude and joy" ~ BUDDHA
When a person is grateful, they enjoy positive social relations, psychological well-being, and even a positive shift in their health. With this information, it becomes clear that with disciplined intent and repetition, we can deliberately reprogram our minds into a state of Optimism.
Are there some habits standing in the way of the life you want to lead? Sure there are. This is an opportunity area for all of us. Some are burdened with more bad habits than others, but regardless of the individual, all of us have behaviors that need some cleaning up.
Always question what you are being told
Always do your own deliberate research
Never believe blindly
and ALWAYS think for yourself.
When it comes to change, lasting change, we must learn to think for ourselves. Most are not doing their own thinking because of the social conditioning from birth.
Today we will discover three antidotes to reclaiming your personal power and slowing down the emotions and thoughts that may be keeping you stuck. These three remedies are Gratitude, Action, and Meditation.
To often we give away our personal power because we alllow someone else to do our thinking for us. Reclaim your greatness,,,and think for yourself.
Join me for Today's podcast!
The practice of loving-kindness meditation opens your loving heart...to yourself and to all other beings. It’s a wish that everyone be happy.
We begin with developing loving-kindness toward ourselves...allowing our hearts to open with tenderness.
The roots of mindfulness mediation date to Buddhist teachings called Vipassana and whether the practice is secular or spiritual; the goal is the always same, that being to be aware of what one is feeling, thinking and sensing at the moment without judgment. While practicing mindfulness meditation, the objective is to monitor each moment and experience with acceptance. The famous saying "be here now" regardless of the external circumstances, memories from the past or fantasies about the future is the essence of mindfulness practice.
THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
In the past several decades science has started to look at mindfulness meditation as a
serious form of medical treatment, at the very least as a complement to modern psychological
treatments. Due to pioneers in the field of mindfulness meditation like Ellen Langer Ph.d. Social
Psychologist at Harvard, Jon Kabat- Zinn Ph.D. of Massachusetts Medical Center and Sara Lazar
Neuroscientist at Harvard University and their ongoing research and MBSR/MBCT programs,
mindfulness practice is now becoming part of mainstream medicine
So, let me explain to you what mindfulness is. Mindfulness ~ Is the key to discovering the automatic-self, that part of us that exists in a jumble of mindless routines, thought patterns, and behaviors that are acted upon by habit.

 "The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing." ~Jon Kabat-Zinn
Think of your mind as a remarkable garden, lush in greenery, brightly colored and infinitely diverse. Every flower's petal represents one of the billions of infinite, positive possibilities and thoughts. Unfortunately, often our personal garden can be infested with weeds. The weeds? They are the lies we tell ourselves repeatedly until they become part of us.
Let's start today to think and believe in ourselves.
Cut the strings of the master puppeteer! Be Free to live your life, your way. Why would you genuinely want to exist any other way?
Begin to write a new chapter for your life today. Use your imagination and dream big. Then take a step toward its creation immediately.
Your new story is right around the corner for the making, the pages are blank, you are the author. Pull out your quill and pen a better tale.
Sometimes we all get stuck in the past and long for yesterday to be here now. Yesterday was then and now is now, and things change. It is a fact of life. Everything has its seasons. But the good news is it is up to you, how you want to live each season of your life.
So much of our lives go unnoticed. We miss so much, like a breathtaking sunrise or sunset, the smile on a babies face or the pain a friend is experiencing because we are running on autopilot. The time is NOW to break free!
Many of us hold onto a false belief about how life works. We often blame outside circumstances and forces for being in control of our lives. The truth is the only force holding you back from the experiences you would like to enjoy in life are.. you guessed it.... YOU!
Throughout our lifetime we inundated with messages that in some way were flawed. The truth is we all have flaws but more critical is the fact that you are valuable, and you are extraordinary! It is up to each of us to DECIDE what our purpose is and how we want to communicate this to the world.
The gift of free will belongs to all. Therefore It becomes our responsibility to discover our inner self, and then choose how we want to express this energy to the world.
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The problem begins when we betray our own wellbeing or the wellbeing of those we love to fit in. This occurs when we allow the fear of rejection to make our choices for us. Nothing great in life is accomplished by mindlessly following or obeying the command of another. It is our individual responsibility to see and appreciate our own worthiness and know that we can make responsible decisions.
Ponder this: You are unique, extraordinary. If you are dumbing yourself down to be part of a social group you are relinquishing your selfhood. One of your most precious attributes.
Have the courage to express your true self.
Yesterday I introduced you to the Evil Dragon with two heads; Doubt and Delay. Doubt is the more passive aggressive of the two evils, for it slowly wears away at our self-confidence, and insidiously chips away at our dreams. Delay is Doubts mighty brother.
Today let's first examine doubt. The evil force that rips away our courage to take action. Doubt is that voice in your head that tells you- "you are crazy to go out and try," "people will laugh at you," "what will other people think"?