Rise and Shine

A brave heart. That is what it really takes. You have two choices in life. Listen to the voice that is nudging you to a better place or resist it. Often times the voice leading us to the path of least resistance is the one we want to shut down. That voice we tune out, is often the one that requires work, uncertainty, trust and bravery. You might be tired. Tired of controlling and forcing. Tired of manipulating and struggling. Tired of spinning your wheels when you could have just listened to your gut and trusted yourself in the first place. You could have reached your goals or had some inner peace a hell of a lot sooner, and the ride could have been easier, and less bumpy, had you just gone the path, you knew deep within you should have taken in the first place. The path is often scary, and you’ll likely be fearful and unsure. You have the other part of your brain trying to keep you weak and small and you’ll question yourself. You sweep things under the rug, get distracted, and won’t deal with it. Anytime I have struggled in my life, I have chosen to go a different route. I have taken a wrong turn. I have detoured. I have doubted and I ended up losing my way, and my health. There is a map, and a correct path towards our ultimate destination in life. We must let go, lean in and listen through the fear. We must trust ourselves completely, and then move forward anyways, unsure of what lies before us. We must trust that even if we are on a road to success, that it could be dark, and we don’t know what is in front of us. We can’t see it yet, but we need to trust that we will eventually find our way, and never be left in the dark. We must be brave, have courage, be fearless, and take a step into unknown territory without really knowing what will happen. The real question is are you going to listen and trust yourself? Are you going to listen to that quiet whisper that is nudging you to towards the path that is happier, healthier, and filled with more love, joy, fulfillment and abundance? Or will you continue to settle, play small, and live a life of existence and going through the motions? A brave heart is required daily. It’s showing up, listening to your heart, then doing the hard work. That’s the secret to personal freedom. Choose to do the hard work, for it’s worth it. Your life will eventually become easier that way but know this path will take longer than expected. Stay the course and always trust yourself. IDENTIFY: What is it you really want in your life? In 5 years where do you hope to be? Get very clear about your goal and your direction in life. Know that this is your life, your responsibility and however big or ridiculous your dreams and goals are, they are yours. They were given to you, so you need no external validation from anyone to approve of them. __________________________________________ FOCUS: Now that you have gotten clear about what your goals and dreams are, what is one area you are going to focus on? There is no deadline date on goals and dreams. But what could you start doing today that is going to move you forward? ________________________________ ASK: Do you need to ask for help? Take a course? Find a mentor? Read a book? Pray or Meditate? What is it you need to do? Ask and you shall receive. Sit with yourself and ask yourself what your heart truly wants. You will have the answers within. ______________________________________________________________________________________ VISION? Close your eyes and picture yourself 5 years from now. How will you feel after you have done this hard work towards a better life? Feel it. Picture it. See it. Write it down. ____________________________________________________________________________________________