Perpetual motion

It all begins again.....

The morning routine. Zapped of energy by the melancholy of the masses. Desperate for 5 o’clock when it is only 9 in the morning. Living life in anticipation that the future holds the key to unlock this misery.

It occurred to me while on the train home that if we had all been so miserable on our morning train ride we should have been bouncing off the walls in sheer ecstasy on the way home. The work day was over and free time had begun, we were after all taking the journey home to those we loved. The very place and people that the hell of work deprived us from being with. As I looked around I witnessed exhaustion, ambivalence, silence.

When did this all begin?

At what point do we accept that it is ok to live for the weekend, for our free time, those moments where we have been given ‘permission’ to experience life. If left unquestioned this cycle will continue in motion forever. If the questioning is not turned to dreams this cycle will continue in motion forever. If the dreams are not translated to action this cycle will continue in motion forever.

I’m getting off this train. I’m jumping out at the very next stop!

Pump up the volume

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Plato

I bought an amazing new album over the weekend. Listening to it in the car, windows down, singing at the top of my lungs, I felt ALIVE!

It got me thinking about the amazing restorative power of music. It can give you energy when you are on the verge of collapse, heal a broken heart, mend a rift between friends, and lift your spirit to soar with the angels.

The girl asks and the universe provides.

http://sladeroberson.com/prayer/songs-that-shift-your-spirits.html

The soundtrack to my blog is absolutely ‘Anthems Electronic 80s’ by Ministry of Sound.

Yes, this statement is a confession that I am an 80’s chic at heart and this album has the power to flourish me with nostalgia. I can channel the unbridled energy of my infancy and achieve anything with pop star confidence and glitz.

Dance. Dance. Dance!

The beauty and the beast get clear or how to ride the roller coaster and not mess your hair

I woke up yesterday and said to my family ‘I am so excited about today, I don’t know what’s going to happen but I am going to be delighted by the unexpected experiences I have’.

Let me tell you a little about the day I had. It went up - my friend sent me some amazing things to read on the train to work, I felt ready to tackle the world. I skipped into the office to be confronted by a colleague ready to attack – it went down. I listened with an open heart to see the true message and understood that the attack was not a reflection of the email I sent yesterday rather that the person was having a difficult time and wanted to be acknowledged for the work they had been doing – it went up. I rang my mum to ask if she wanted to have lunch and she said no- it went down. I listened with an open heart to recognise the pain she felt at saying no and the strong desire and commitment she has to overcoming the health challenges that were stopping her – it went up.

At this point I had a moment of realisation. I had not been clear on my intentions for the day. My statement to my family, my message to the universe was ‘I will be delighted by the unexpected experiences you send me’. My day was filled with unexpected experiences and in order to be delighted I had to tackle the good, the bad and the ugly. I had to open my heart, stay firmly in the moment and embrace the power of now. The really confronting moments of my day tried to resurface and pervade the other opportunities I had to be delighted. I breathed through the moments of self doubt, the negative emotions that tried to take me to a place of pain. I stayed true to my intention of being delighted.

Yesterday reinforced the importance of staying in the moment. I avoided the domino effect that could have left me feeling horrible and missing delightful opportunities. I was able to enjoy each moment by opening my heart with more love and compassion.

Yesterday was also a lesson in the law of attraction – be very clear on what you are open to receiving. Today is another opportunity and I want it to be filled with fun, laughter and utter pleasure.

I’m going to spread the joy and see it returned!

Why is it so hard to do the things we say we're going to do?

I am a serial pattern repeater. I have my default behaviour and responses that tramp on out when things get tough. In fact, tramping is exactly what they do, tramp all over my happy existence and take me back to square one.

I came across an article titled ‘5 Easy Steps for Changing Habits’. The article outlined the 5 step process to breaking bad habits.

1. Awareness
2. Wanting to Change
3. Commitment
4. Consistent Action
5. Perseverance

It was on reading the article habit number ‘109’ kicked in - negative self talk. I found myself engaged in a conversation with you guessed it myself.

‘Foolish girl it’s easy to kick those bad boys to the curb there’s only 5 steps’

Now, I know talking to oneself is socially unacceptable behaviour but it doesn’t seem to stop the constant banter in my head. As I studied this list I realised that in fact steps 3, 4 and 5 are quiet simply my worst habits. These steps can in fact be summed up into one nice little word for me PROCRASTINATION. I am completely aware and do want to change but so often feel it is much easier to stay snuggled right where I am thank you very much.

So here is my commitment – I am going to have a love affair with change, risk and achievement. When I hear a call to action, I’m changing the uggies to stilettos and sashaying out of the room.

Watch this space I am turning up on the door step of life minus my contradictions!

In the begining......

Glamorous
1. full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, esp. in a mysterious or magical way.
2. full of excitement, adventure, and unusual activity.

Ambition
1. an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as power, honour, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its attainment.
2. the object, state, or result desired or sought after.
3. desire for work or activity; energy.

I spent today at a leadership retreat with my colleagues. Anticipating a day without challenge or truth I made the decision to present on inspirational leadership. I wanted to highlight the privilege I feel it is to coach and lead people to a place where they can achieve their goals and dreams. I knew I needed courage. I needed to prepare myself for a negative response or even worse – no response at all!

I took the risk. Yes you guessed it, I survived. I had mixed reactions from the group and the usual suspects didn’t even bother to lift a brow but surprisingly my own reaction was incredible. Coming from my truth and presenting my authentic self was liberating. I pushed past the resistance and fear. I didn’t need the validation of the group. It felt wonderful speaking from the heart.

I’ve made some hot and spicy commitments to the world. Declarations about who I am, who I want to be and how I’m going to get there

Today I stop appeasing my lizard brain!