RENEWING THE MIND
DO YOU THINK THINGS OUT?
So, you want to transform your life from where it is today to something much different, something you know inside that life should be for you.
If that be the case, do you truly think things out?
I am not a follower of any religion but have read many “great” books including the Bible. There is an interesting passage in Romans 12:2 where St. Paul says “They are transformed by the renewing of their minds”. It is the concept of renewal and transformation that really interests me.
Want a better life then there are some things that must happen.
We have to change our current thinking to thinking that reflects improved mental hygiene. We must build a new way of looking at things. In many ways we may be living an “artificial” life, we must be prepared to get real. We must learn what “normal” and “reality” really are. We must accept truths and find the courage to change.
So, I hope these thoughts give you reason to think, and you take the time to really think things out.
You can transform your life from where you are to a reality that is abundant. I have walked that path and did not walk it alone.
I don’t pretend to have all the answers. If this article causes you to think, and you’d like to chat and learn more, let’s talk. Maybe talking will help you think things out. (www.coached-to-success.com or www.hopeserenity.ca )
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
फिशिंग पोले-फ़ूड फॉर LIFE
FISHING POLE-FOOD FOR LIFE
Yesterday, I had posted something that asked for input and answers to a couple of specific questions. I am still looking for more input, and thanks to those of you who did respond.
I got one great reminder and I have to remember it, and it may be a great reminder for you to.
I love to help people. I can be guilty at times of trying to “fix” their surface problem. This depends on the “role” I am playing in the person’s life. The great reminder was a parable.
If a person is hungry, give them a fish and they will be fed today. Give them a fishing rod and they will be fed for life. (Not an exact quote for those who are perfectionists)
This, in its way, talks about holistic change.
I was given some fish way back when, and I was OK for the short hall. Eventually someone took the time to understand me, show me how to construct and use a fishing rod, and now, when I take action, I am no longer hungry.
I guess I want to be in the fishing pole business. I hate giving away fish over and over!
(www.hopeserenity.ca) (www.coached-to-success.com) Need a fishing pole?
Yesterday, I had posted something that asked for input and answers to a couple of specific questions. I am still looking for more input, and thanks to those of you who did respond.
I got one great reminder and I have to remember it, and it may be a great reminder for you to.
I love to help people. I can be guilty at times of trying to “fix” their surface problem. This depends on the “role” I am playing in the person’s life. The great reminder was a parable.
If a person is hungry, give them a fish and they will be fed today. Give them a fishing rod and they will be fed for life. (Not an exact quote for those who are perfectionists)
This, in its way, talks about holistic change.
I was given some fish way back when, and I was OK for the short hall. Eventually someone took the time to understand me, show me how to construct and use a fishing rod, and now, when I take action, I am no longer hungry.
I guess I want to be in the fishing pole business. I hate giving away fish over and over!
(www.hopeserenity.ca) (www.coached-to-success.com) Need a fishing pole?
Sunday, January 2, 2011
THE POWER OF ACCEPTANCE
THE POWER OF ACCEPTANCE
THE POWER OF ACCEPTANCE
As each new year begins, I love to go through and meditate on the 12 steps. As I constantly tell others, while the 12 steps in the familiar format people look at today come from AA, there is no better model for any human being to follow for good mental hygiene.
Want a better life tomorrow than you have today, start a journey using the 12 steps as your map!
My mentor Dr. Randin Brons just published the following thoughts in his Idea Engineer, and lo and behold they go right to the first step’s theme. ACCEPTANCE. He wrote:
The power of acceptance
"It is permissible to take life's blessings with both hands provided thou dost know thyself prepared in the opposite event to take them just as gladly. This applies to food and friends and kindred, to anything God gives and takes away... As long as God is satisfied do thou rest content. If he is pleased to want something else of thee, still rest content." -- Meister Eckhart
Our life begins to change in magical ways when we open to the experience of life AS IT IS. With acceptance, we stop fighting what is happening. And this creates space, an opening for new relationships to unfold.
Explore unconditionally saying yes to the facts of life. Accept your past and where you are now. Unconditional acceptance is unconditional love and this is healing.
"Sometimes what seems like surrender isn't surrender at all. It's about what's going on in our hearts. About seeing clearly the way life is and accepting it and being true to it, whatever the pain, because the pain of not being true to it is far, far greater." -- Nicholas Evans
Any journey forward begins with what Dr. Brons refers to as unconditional acceptance.
Is there something not right in your life? Something you know you must change? Something that is causing negatives in your life? Is that small quiet voice deep inside constantly niggling at you?
Accept what the problem really is and own it. Then get ready to make the journey of positive change, the co-creative journey of life transformation and life recovery. You’re worth it! (khbray@hopeserenity.ca; www.hopeserenity.ca).
THE POWER OF ACCEPTANCE
As each new year begins, I love to go through and meditate on the 12 steps. As I constantly tell others, while the 12 steps in the familiar format people look at today come from AA, there is no better model for any human being to follow for good mental hygiene.
Want a better life tomorrow than you have today, start a journey using the 12 steps as your map!
My mentor Dr. Randin Brons just published the following thoughts in his Idea Engineer, and lo and behold they go right to the first step’s theme. ACCEPTANCE. He wrote:
The power of acceptance
"It is permissible to take life's blessings with both hands provided thou dost know thyself prepared in the opposite event to take them just as gladly. This applies to food and friends and kindred, to anything God gives and takes away... As long as God is satisfied do thou rest content. If he is pleased to want something else of thee, still rest content." -- Meister Eckhart
Our life begins to change in magical ways when we open to the experience of life AS IT IS. With acceptance, we stop fighting what is happening. And this creates space, an opening for new relationships to unfold.
Explore unconditionally saying yes to the facts of life. Accept your past and where you are now. Unconditional acceptance is unconditional love and this is healing.
"Sometimes what seems like surrender isn't surrender at all. It's about what's going on in our hearts. About seeing clearly the way life is and accepting it and being true to it, whatever the pain, because the pain of not being true to it is far, far greater." -- Nicholas Evans
Any journey forward begins with what Dr. Brons refers to as unconditional acceptance.
Is there something not right in your life? Something you know you must change? Something that is causing negatives in your life? Is that small quiet voice deep inside constantly niggling at you?
Accept what the problem really is and own it. Then get ready to make the journey of positive change, the co-creative journey of life transformation and life recovery. You’re worth it! (khbray@hopeserenity.ca; www.hopeserenity.ca).
Friday, December 31, 2010
2011- Positive Changes (for you)?
2011- Positive Changes (for you)?
2011-POSITIVE CHANGES?
May you LIVE all the days of your life-Johnathan Swift
Another new year. Another year entered into with the best of intentions.
Ever look back and really measure the changes you planned to make in 2010 and where you sit today? For most, their resolutions are but a fading dream about 2 weeks into a new year. My grandmother drilled it into my head- the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Fact is, if you don’t take massive action, you will likely not make changes in you life, particularly major lifestyle changes. Another fact, few can make changes without help, and the better the help the more likelihood that success will be achieved.
I quit making new years resolutions years ago. Seldom did I do the things I resolved to do even though my intentions were there!
So what is it you plan to change in 2011?
Are you looking to tackle the year with a more positive, upbeat outlook? Is there a habit, addiction or behaviour you intend to modify dramatically? Is there a dream you’ve harboured for a long time that you intend to make a reality?
Unless you are prepared to take massive action and get the help you need and deserve, nothing in 2011 will change dramatically from 2010.
For me, 1995 was a year during which I made huge positive changes. I gave up a depilating addiction, shook frequent depression, rebuilt the most important relationship in my life, had a spiritual awakening and began to enjoy each day as it came along. Major change brought about by taking massive action and getting the right help for me; people who were experts at success!
How is your head entering into this new year? What changes do you want to make? Have you got the life you want? You do have choices.
I’ve been through it and procrastinated for many years. I lost more than I wanted to lose, but lost what I had to lose for me to take action. While I was fearful of radical change because I didn’t know what I would find, I am eternally grateful that I harnessed the courage within to do what had to be finally done.
I coach people to success for a living. That being said, my passion is to see others succeed. Over the next couple of weeks I would like to be a part of helping others to find the key to actually taking action to make positive changes in 2011. While I am always looking for the “right” clients, as a service, I love to chat with others to try and help them find the courage to take the path THEY need, and there are many options available.
If I can be of help in getting YOU to realize your dreams for 2011, please feel free- and it is free- to contact me through khbray@hopeserenity.ca or through www.hopeserenity.ca. I’m here to serve.
As a start point to hitting you resolutions for 2011, why not share them here along with the action you are planning to take and what date you will do this by? Let’s make 2011 a year where you find serenity in your own skin and a you that YOU love!
Let’s not enter 2012 saying I should of or I wish I had of!!!!
2011-POSITIVE CHANGES?
May you LIVE all the days of your life-Johnathan Swift
Another new year. Another year entered into with the best of intentions.
Ever look back and really measure the changes you planned to make in 2010 and where you sit today? For most, their resolutions are but a fading dream about 2 weeks into a new year. My grandmother drilled it into my head- the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Fact is, if you don’t take massive action, you will likely not make changes in you life, particularly major lifestyle changes. Another fact, few can make changes without help, and the better the help the more likelihood that success will be achieved.
I quit making new years resolutions years ago. Seldom did I do the things I resolved to do even though my intentions were there!
So what is it you plan to change in 2011?
Are you looking to tackle the year with a more positive, upbeat outlook? Is there a habit, addiction or behaviour you intend to modify dramatically? Is there a dream you’ve harboured for a long time that you intend to make a reality?
Unless you are prepared to take massive action and get the help you need and deserve, nothing in 2011 will change dramatically from 2010.
For me, 1995 was a year during which I made huge positive changes. I gave up a depilating addiction, shook frequent depression, rebuilt the most important relationship in my life, had a spiritual awakening and began to enjoy each day as it came along. Major change brought about by taking massive action and getting the right help for me; people who were experts at success!
How is your head entering into this new year? What changes do you want to make? Have you got the life you want? You do have choices.
I’ve been through it and procrastinated for many years. I lost more than I wanted to lose, but lost what I had to lose for me to take action. While I was fearful of radical change because I didn’t know what I would find, I am eternally grateful that I harnessed the courage within to do what had to be finally done.
I coach people to success for a living. That being said, my passion is to see others succeed. Over the next couple of weeks I would like to be a part of helping others to find the key to actually taking action to make positive changes in 2011. While I am always looking for the “right” clients, as a service, I love to chat with others to try and help them find the courage to take the path THEY need, and there are many options available.
If I can be of help in getting YOU to realize your dreams for 2011, please feel free- and it is free- to contact me through khbray@hopeserenity.ca or through www.hopeserenity.ca. I’m here to serve.
As a start point to hitting you resolutions for 2011, why not share them here along with the action you are planning to take and what date you will do this by? Let’s make 2011 a year where you find serenity in your own skin and a you that YOU love!
Let’s not enter 2012 saying I should of or I wish I had of!!!!
२०११-पोसितिवे चंगेस?
2011-POSITIVE CHANGES?
May you LIVE all the days of your life-Johnathan Swift
Another new year. Another year entered into with the best of intentions.
Ever look back and really measure the changes you planned to make in 2010 and where you sit today? For most, their resolutions are but a fading dream about 2 weeks into a new year. My grandmother drilled it into my head- the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Fact is, if you don’t take massive action, you will likely not make changes in you life, particularly major lifestyle changes. Another fact, few can make changes without help, and the better the help the more likelihood that success will be achieved.
I quit making new years resolutions years ago. Seldom did I do the things I resolved to do even though my intentions were there!
So what is it you plan to change in 2011?
Are you looking to tackle the year with a more positive, upbeat outlook? Is there a habit, addiction or behaviour you intend to modify dramatically? Is there a dream you’ve harboured for a long time that you intend to make a reality?
Unless you are prepared to take massive action and get the help you need and deserve, nothing in 2011 will change dramatically from 2010.
For me, 1995 was a year during which I made huge positive changes. I gave up a depilating addiction, shook frequent depression, rebuilt the most important relationship in my life, had a spiritual awakening and began to enjoy each day as it came along. Major change brought about by taking massive action and getting the right help for me; people who were experts at success!
How is your head entering into this new year? What changes do you want to make? Have you got the life you want? You do have choices.
I’ve been through it and procrastinated for many years. I lost more than I wanted to lose, but lost what I had to lose for me to take action. While I was fearful of radical change because I didn’t know what I would find, I am eternally grateful that I harnessed the courage within to do what had to be finally done.
I coach people to success for a living. That being said, my passion is to see others succeed. Over the next couple of weeks I would like to be a part of helping others to find the key to actually taking action to make positive changes in 2011. While I am always looking for the “right” clients, as a service, I love to chat with others to try and help them find the courage to take the path THEY need, and there are many options available.
If I can be of help in getting YOU to realize your dreams for 2011, please feel free- and it is free- to contact me through khbray@hopeserenity.ca or through www.hopeserenity.ca. I’m here to serve.
As a start point to hitting you resolutions for 2011, why not share them here along with the action you are planning to take and what date you will do this by? Let’s make 2011 a year where you find serenity in your own skin and a you that YOU love!
Let’s not enter 2012 saying I should of or I wish I had of!!!!
May you LIVE all the days of your life-Johnathan Swift
Another new year. Another year entered into with the best of intentions.
Ever look back and really measure the changes you planned to make in 2010 and where you sit today? For most, their resolutions are but a fading dream about 2 weeks into a new year. My grandmother drilled it into my head- the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Fact is, if you don’t take massive action, you will likely not make changes in you life, particularly major lifestyle changes. Another fact, few can make changes without help, and the better the help the more likelihood that success will be achieved.
I quit making new years resolutions years ago. Seldom did I do the things I resolved to do even though my intentions were there!
So what is it you plan to change in 2011?
Are you looking to tackle the year with a more positive, upbeat outlook? Is there a habit, addiction or behaviour you intend to modify dramatically? Is there a dream you’ve harboured for a long time that you intend to make a reality?
Unless you are prepared to take massive action and get the help you need and deserve, nothing in 2011 will change dramatically from 2010.
For me, 1995 was a year during which I made huge positive changes. I gave up a depilating addiction, shook frequent depression, rebuilt the most important relationship in my life, had a spiritual awakening and began to enjoy each day as it came along. Major change brought about by taking massive action and getting the right help for me; people who were experts at success!
How is your head entering into this new year? What changes do you want to make? Have you got the life you want? You do have choices.
I’ve been through it and procrastinated for many years. I lost more than I wanted to lose, but lost what I had to lose for me to take action. While I was fearful of radical change because I didn’t know what I would find, I am eternally grateful that I harnessed the courage within to do what had to be finally done.
I coach people to success for a living. That being said, my passion is to see others succeed. Over the next couple of weeks I would like to be a part of helping others to find the key to actually taking action to make positive changes in 2011. While I am always looking for the “right” clients, as a service, I love to chat with others to try and help them find the courage to take the path THEY need, and there are many options available.
If I can be of help in getting YOU to realize your dreams for 2011, please feel free- and it is free- to contact me through khbray@hopeserenity.ca or through www.hopeserenity.ca. I’m here to serve.
As a start point to hitting you resolutions for 2011, why not share them here along with the action you are planning to take and what date you will do this by? Let’s make 2011 a year where you find serenity in your own skin and a you that YOU love!
Let’s not enter 2012 saying I should of or I wish I had of!!!!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
बेत्वीन यौर EARS
Between The Ears
“Life is a game played on a 5 inch course, the distance between your ears”
As well move into a new year, the above statement is worth remembering, only because it is true. It is adapted from a quote Bobby Jones made about golf.
I am often struck by the similarities between golf and life, and how many lessons learned through gold apply to life today.
So what is 2011 going to be for you?
To do the same thing repeatedly expecting a different outcome is, to me, the best simple definition I know for insanity.
So if you think yourself sane, and are not completely happy with your self and/or outcomes in 2010, what are you going to change, and even deeper, how are you going to make change happen? As always, just based on your own good intentions? Look at where you’re at and remember the old adage, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”.
Time you made a big change in the real play area, the space between your ears. Maybe you can connect that space to the space deep inside you, the space generally ignored; the niggling voice inside; that says change is needed.
Want to get into the game of life and love playing it?
Get some help. Set some goals that you really want. Find someone to hear you and act as a sounding board. Make a measurable plan. Be held accountable and be pushed. Take action and make it happen. Get that critical 5 inches turned around.
There are many reasons that individuals may want to change and many things that may impact, amongst them addictions or escape through behaviours. The results are the same including depression, lonliness, not feeling that you fit, discomfort in your own skin, never enough, relationships that are crumbling, under achieving from a financial perspective.
For most, the reason is the same. A bad personal 5 inch space and not being connected to the real you.
There are many solutions available and coaching is but one.
If you can relate to this article and want to improve your life by dealing with the five inch space, then accept that you have issues and take massive action. Whether it be coaching, a self-help group or a psychiatrist or a combination, is you can relate, please take action.
In the game of life as with the game of golf, your outcome is a direct result of what happens in that 5 inch course. (Keith, www.hopeserenity.ca)
“Life is a game played on a 5 inch course, the distance between your ears”
As well move into a new year, the above statement is worth remembering, only because it is true. It is adapted from a quote Bobby Jones made about golf.
I am often struck by the similarities between golf and life, and how many lessons learned through gold apply to life today.
So what is 2011 going to be for you?
To do the same thing repeatedly expecting a different outcome is, to me, the best simple definition I know for insanity.
So if you think yourself sane, and are not completely happy with your self and/or outcomes in 2010, what are you going to change, and even deeper, how are you going to make change happen? As always, just based on your own good intentions? Look at where you’re at and remember the old adage, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”.
Time you made a big change in the real play area, the space between your ears. Maybe you can connect that space to the space deep inside you, the space generally ignored; the niggling voice inside; that says change is needed.
Want to get into the game of life and love playing it?
Get some help. Set some goals that you really want. Find someone to hear you and act as a sounding board. Make a measurable plan. Be held accountable and be pushed. Take action and make it happen. Get that critical 5 inches turned around.
There are many reasons that individuals may want to change and many things that may impact, amongst them addictions or escape through behaviours. The results are the same including depression, lonliness, not feeling that you fit, discomfort in your own skin, never enough, relationships that are crumbling, under achieving from a financial perspective.
For most, the reason is the same. A bad personal 5 inch space and not being connected to the real you.
There are many solutions available and coaching is but one.
If you can relate to this article and want to improve your life by dealing with the five inch space, then accept that you have issues and take massive action. Whether it be coaching, a self-help group or a psychiatrist or a combination, is you can relate, please take action.
In the game of life as with the game of golf, your outcome is a direct result of what happens in that 5 inch course. (Keith, www.hopeserenity.ca)
BETWEEN THE EARS
BETWEEN THE EARS
Between The Ears
“Life is a game played on a 5 inch course, the distance between your ears”
As well move into a new year, the above statement is worth remembering, only because it is true. It is adapted from a quote Bobby Jones made about golf.
I am often struck by the similarities between golf and life, and how many lessons learned through gold apply to life today.
So what is 2011 going to be for you?
To do the same thing repeatedly expecting a different outcome is, to me, the best simple definition I know for insanity.
So if you think yourself sane, and are not completely happy with your self and/or outcomes in 2010, what are you going to change, and even deeper, how are you going to make change happen? As always, just based on your own good intentions? Look at where you’re at and remember the old adage, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”.
Time you made a big change in the real play area, the space between your ears. Maybe you can connect that space to the space deep inside you, the space generally ignored; the niggling voice inside; that says change is needed.
Want to get into the game of life and love playing it?
Get some help. Set some goals that you really want. Find someone to hear you and act as a sounding board. Make a measurable plan. Be held accountable and be pushed. Take action and make it happen. Get that critical 5 inches turned around.
There are many reasons that individuals may want to change and many things that may impact, amongst them addictions or escape through behaviours. The results are the same including depression, lonliness, not feeling that you fit, discomfort in your own skin, never enough, relationships that are crumbling, under achieving from a financial perspective.
For most, the reason is the same. A bad personal 5 inch space and not being connected to the real you.
There are many solutions available and coaching is but one.
If you can relate to this article and want to improve your life by dealing with the five inch space, then accept that you have issues and take massive action. Whether it be coaching, a self-help group or a psychiatrist or a combination, is you can relate, please take action.
In the game of life as with the game of golf, your outcome is a direct result of what happens in that 5 inch course. (Keith, www.hopeserenity.ca)
Between The Ears
“Life is a game played on a 5 inch course, the distance between your ears”
As well move into a new year, the above statement is worth remembering, only because it is true. It is adapted from a quote Bobby Jones made about golf.
I am often struck by the similarities between golf and life, and how many lessons learned through gold apply to life today.
So what is 2011 going to be for you?
To do the same thing repeatedly expecting a different outcome is, to me, the best simple definition I know for insanity.
So if you think yourself sane, and are not completely happy with your self and/or outcomes in 2010, what are you going to change, and even deeper, how are you going to make change happen? As always, just based on your own good intentions? Look at where you’re at and remember the old adage, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions”.
Time you made a big change in the real play area, the space between your ears. Maybe you can connect that space to the space deep inside you, the space generally ignored; the niggling voice inside; that says change is needed.
Want to get into the game of life and love playing it?
Get some help. Set some goals that you really want. Find someone to hear you and act as a sounding board. Make a measurable plan. Be held accountable and be pushed. Take action and make it happen. Get that critical 5 inches turned around.
There are many reasons that individuals may want to change and many things that may impact, amongst them addictions or escape through behaviours. The results are the same including depression, lonliness, not feeling that you fit, discomfort in your own skin, never enough, relationships that are crumbling, under achieving from a financial perspective.
For most, the reason is the same. A bad personal 5 inch space and not being connected to the real you.
There are many solutions available and coaching is but one.
If you can relate to this article and want to improve your life by dealing with the five inch space, then accept that you have issues and take massive action. Whether it be coaching, a self-help group or a psychiatrist or a combination, is you can relate, please take action.
In the game of life as with the game of golf, your outcome is a direct result of what happens in that 5 inch course. (Keith, www.hopeserenity.ca)
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