What if idealism, or more specifically, connecting to our dreams, is about \u201cdoing our part?\u201d What if we have those dreams so that we can be a contributor in life in such a way that moves humanity forward in a direction that evolves our souls and connects our spirits and each other? What if our unique ideals are the very things that we are given to bring forth our unique gifts and share them in the world? Wouldn\u2019t we then have a responsibility to connect with these ideals and do all that we can to live them?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nOk, maybe that\u2019s too idealistic! Or is it? In my life, I\u2019ve received a lot of conflicting messages about what we are capable of, or what is acceptable. I\u2019ve heard those who said, \u201cpeople cannot change,\u201d yet I\u2019ve witnessed profound changes in many people. I\u2019ve heard people who said, \u201cthe word \u201ccan\u2019t\u201d will keep you from making progress,\u201d yet I witnessed those same people making excuse after excuse as to why they couldn\u2019t do various things. I listened to people say that fear is nothing that should stop you, and yet remain paralyzed in fears they don\u2019t even recognize. At the same time, I saw people say how worried or afraid they were about something, and do it anyway. I watched people who said they \u201ccan\u2019t\u201d end up making things happen anyway, and discovering abilities they didn’t even realize they had. I wonder what might be possible if we actually aligned our words with our actions, and of course believed<\/em> that we could with all our heart?<\/p>\n\n\n\nBELIEF! Now there\u2019s a word to contemplate. What do you believe? Perhaps it is in getting clear about what you believe that will help you connect to those ideals and dreams you came here to align with. Getting clear on our core beliefs is easier said than done. We might find that we have so many beliefs, and at first, we don\u2019t see the core beliefs behind them. We might discover that we have an easier time noticing all of the things we don\u2019t believe, rather than knowing what we do believe. Perhaps there is resistance to believing anything out of fear that we might be dogmatic or wrong. Or perhaps we notice that as we begin to articulate our beliefs, we wonder why we believe them in the first place. We can learn a lot about ourselves as we look at what we believe in and what matters to us. In fact, it is important to do this to really know ourselves and shine forth the essence of who we truly are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider how many people don\u2019t know who they are.\u00a0 Consider the countless individuals who go through life never\u00a0even thinking about what they believe.\u00a0 They simply accept what their family, the media or their community has stated as being \u201ctrue.\u201d And even worse, there are those that have lost such hope in the validity of their dreams, that they adopt false ideals that have to do with power and control. \u00a0Thankfully, I see more and more people opening up to who they are, and feeling the discontent of not having been living in alignment with that.\u00a0 This is wonderful news!\u00a0 Imagine what might open up and become\u00a0possible as more and more people share their gifts, open to the gifts of others, and live in alignment with ideals that ultimately spring forth from a \u201chigher authority,\u201d perhaps from the \u201chigher authority\u201d that is our true self!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As I contemplated what I believe, and why I do what I do, I came to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- I believe that we as an humanity haven\u2019t come close to living our full potential, that we can do much better than we are, and that it\u2019s time for us to start doing it.
<\/li> - I believe that we can co-create a new paradigm by living authentically, that we cannot live authentically until we see who our authentic true self is, and that we cannot see our authentic true self until we are willing to go to the depths of our being, get real about what matters to us and take responsibility for living in alignment with what matters.
<\/li> - I believe each human being holds a piece of the great mystery of life, and that in understanding this, we learn to appreciate and honor each others\u2019 differences, as well as realize the importance of shining our own unique light into the world so that the mystery can unfold.
<\/li> - I believe that every domain of our lives, be it parenting and family, relationships, health and well-being, nourishment and nutrition, career, environment, etc., is an opportunity for us to discover and express our authentic selves and learn to align with our truth.
<\/li> - I believe that each of us has the power to go to the depths of our being, connect with our ideals, and shine forth the unique light that we are.
<\/li> - I believe that with my coaching and programs, I can help individuals to have the lifestyle they long to have, and take action to get them there.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How Can You Practice and Connect to Your Dreams?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Throughout the day, notice moments when you have the feeling of “yes, that’s so great,” or “no, that’s not right.” Consider the belief you hold that stands behind what makes your situation, experience, or circumstance seem good vs. bad, or right vs. wrong. \u00a0For example, perhaps someone sees your purse left on a chair in a restaurant and returns it to you, and you feel so grateful. \u00a0Your belief might be that it is important for people to be thoughtful. \u00a0On the other hand, you may take something to be returned that was defective and feel dismissed with the apathy of the store clerk. \u00a0This may be showing you that you believe businesses should do their best to make it right when a customer is dissatisfied. \u00a0Journal these insights as a brainstorming exercise to connect with your ideals, dreams and beliefs. \u00a0 Try doing this for a number of days to really get a good list.
<\/li> - Consider the list you made above, and go deeper. \u00a0Ask yourself if there is another belief standing at the core of the one you wrote. You might have a fundamental belief in fairness or justice associated with the notion that a business needs to satisfy a customer. \u00a0Or you might find that you believe in the importance of following your conscience at the heart of your belief that people should be thoughtful.
<\/li> - Where do the beliefs you have come from? \u00a0Are there any beliefs you discovered may not even be yours, but that you adopted from cultural, familial, or other influences? \u00a0Are there certain beliefs that might be holding you back in your life, such as “I can’t do that,” or “this isn’t possible?”
<\/li> - What if it is possible to shift by believing something you never believed before…trying on the idea for a while until it becomes part of you? \u00a0For example, what if you believed you DO deserve to have the lifestyle you’ve been longing for? How might that change how you show up each day? \u00a0Try playing with this idea to shift beliefs that are not serving you and see what happens. \u00a0Give it a fair try, and work with it for at least a few weeks.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
May you have the courage to get real about your ideals and what you believe. May you have the strength to live in alignment with them. May you have the wisdom to know you have important gifts to share that the world needs today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share Your Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat kinds of beliefs do you notice are not serving you in your life? How might you shift them? Leave a comment below and share with our community. I look forward to hearing your stories!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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