Good Morning 10.17.2007

This course is specifically designed for anyone who has struggled to identify their values, passions and purpose. Over four weeks we will complete a series of exercises that will allow you to CLEARLY articulate the most important forces that drive your life. When we articulate, understand and live by our values, passions and purpose, we can finally fill that ache that is looking for "something more."

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It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and those who keep visual journals have found that statement to be very true. If you have tried a written journal and become frustrated for lack of the "right word," or if you want to take your journaling to another level a visual journal may be the answer.

"Whatever you can dream you can do, begin it; boldness has genius, power and magic in it." Goethe

Good morning! One of my favorite quotes mirrors this message. I can't remember the exact wording as I saw it when I was very young, but it shared how sometimes we must jump and build our wings on the way down.

I have learned from my own experience that there is great truth in these words. Many times we will analyze, ponder, and weigh our options-but what we end up doing is creating a barrier toward action.

When we know in our heart something is right (it aligns with our core values) sometimes we have to just take the leap. Interestingly, I have become quite good at this leap. And guess what? My wings have never failed me. There have been times where I was falling so fast I was convinced that I would hit ground, but sure enough, those wings would come just in the nick of time.

I was talking with a friend the other day about risk. He commented that I seem to take a lot of risks without fear. When I reflected on our conversation later that evening, I realized that to me, not taking risks is what is scary. Being in that place where we eternally ponder what might happen is where I feel fear.

The reason that risk is not so scary to me is that I have tested my wings and I trust them. And it's amazing what happens the first time you "free-fall." As Goethe writes - "Boldness has genius, power and magic within it." When we remove the doubt and questions and the "what ifs" by jumping, we immediately move to the "what now.." state. And within that state we discover our own boldness, power, and genius that we can't find in any other place. It is there within each one of us. And the first time we meet those qualities within ourselves, our life begins to change for the better.

Your Turn:
Is there something in your life you have been pondering that aligns with your core values? Instead of dancing on the edge, try jumping. Trust yourself. Commit to yourself. Find your wings.

Your affirmation:
Everything I need to be successful is already within me.

Challenge Life!

Brook Noel

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And as always, don't forget to start your day with a heartfelt "Something great is going to happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"

And when ending your day ask yourself, "What is one more thing I can do to make today matter?"

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