Ever wonder why some people seem to be able to do the impossible, but when face with a seemingly impossible task, you buckle and give up in the middle of what you are supposed to do?
There are things in this world that seem to be beyond physical and mental possibilities, but there are people who bridge that barrier every day. All you have to do is look at the news, or read some of the more popular magazines, to see that this is more evident than you might think. Want a hint of what is possible. Just find a rambunctious child, and tell him there is something really hard to do, and then tell him he better not try to do it because it is too hard. Then stand back and watch what happens. That child will do everything in his power to carry out that task, no matter how hard you might think it is. We have all fallen prey to the 'restrictions' of life, being told that 'you can't do that', or 'that is too dangerous', or 'that is beyond your physical abilities'. Just like anything else, the more you are told something, the more likely you are in believing what you are told. Like any negative response, it can have a very adverse affect on us. It puts limitations on us all, and will keep us from reaching for the impossible. That is why we need to keep a lid on how we speak to others, especially where children are involved. Maybe if we had received more positive input when we were children, we would be better suited to living a full life, without the engrained restrictions that have been pounded into us.
When there are obstacles in the way of progress, do you back off and give up, or do you find alternative routes or methods to complete what needs to be done. All we need to do is stop and think about the rewards of finishing a task, and where we could be when we finish the task. If a child breaks his leg, put him in a wheelchair and watch how fast he turns it into a race car, or he's doing wheelies around the house. Give him a BMX bike, and he will find the biggest jump he can find to go flying off from. Give him a sled in the winter time, and he will find the biggest hill around to flying down.
Take Bethany Hamilton. She lost her left arm to a shark attack, and wondered if she would ever be able to surf again. It was a long struggle, and she had a lot of setbacks. But the one thing that she told her trainer was, "Don't tell me what the probabilities are, tell me what the possibilities are". The difference here is that probabilities infer that someone else might be able to do it, but not you. infer that it is something that you can carry out with the right attitude and mindset. Another good example is Nick Vujicic. If you don't know him, you owe it to yourself to find out who he is. He is nothing short of extraordinary. He was born with no legs or arms, but was granted by God with a gift of inner strength. He had more struggles in his life than any other ten ordinary people. But he is so inspirational to others that many big name corporations hire him to come in and talk to their employees.
When you are interacting with others, especially if you have a business and there are people on your team, it is especially important to always be positive and supportive of their ideas and suggestions. Negative influences and reactions can kill creativity, and stifle the growth of your business and team. And no matter the situation, whether it is in your business, or at a regular job, it is important to be positive and nurturing with others. It makes work a lot easier, makes for a more conducive, and makes for happier co-workers.
Try finding a few methods of self-improvement, such as meditation. Use positive affirmation to help overcome all the restrictive negativity that you have had engrained into you for so long. Try yoga, which will result in better muscle tone, give you better blood flow, and help improve mental clarity. It will also reinforce the meditative state and positive affirmations that you are practicing. If you are around negative people, find a way to avoid them, and make a concerted effort to bring more positive people into your circle. It is important that you weed out the bad influences in your life. It is the only way to bring about the desired results.
Don't let the child inside of you totally die. You can turn back the clock with some real effort, and find ways to get back that adventurous spirit you thought you lost. Find ways to reach that goal you have striving for. Brush off the fear of rejection, and stay true to course. It will get easier with time, and the more you actually face the fear, and not run from it, the better you will get at overcoming obstacles that get thrown at you. Helping others is a very simple way of reinforcing the goodness in your life, for we all know that to truly help yourself, you must help others first. So let's start with our children by teaching them that fear is not an ending point, just merely an obstacle to overcome, by giving them the support and positive influence they need. Stop telling them that something is impossible, or that they can't do it, for whatever reason, whether there is physical or mental limitations, because those limitations will only be of our own design.
These limitations need to be removed from our thoughts and actions, for they only serve to hold us back. Keep practicing your positive affirmations, and include your family in this practice. It will strengthen your family unit and their individual persona. Make smarter choices when deciding what will affect your family. Do you want to live under someone else's rule, letting them decide what is best for you, binding you to them forever? Are you tired of making someone else rich? Do you want to take back control of your life, or will you let the fear rule you forever? Take a step in the positive direction, and make the necessary corrections. Don't wait until it is too late. Smack fear in the face and defy it with all your might. Take the first step to freedom, and do it now.
Michael Beaumont
Marketing Specialist
ProElite
http://www.newageretirementplan.com/
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