Living On Purpose (LOP) is remembering, believing in, and expressing who we really are. This blog is the sharing of the moment by moment experience of practicing Living On Purpose . . . because we all want to feel good.
Thursday, 20 December 2012
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
My 'Life' Coach
Posted to Facebook December 29th
I heard a story during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games that swimmer Michael Phelps' coach, a person coaching at a world class level, used to deliberately make things go wrong during Michael's swim meets to help him practice overcoming less than perfect competing conditions; to train him to focus. I believe it was said that he had done things like break his swim goggles and make him late. Michael's coach knew that being the best was not about competing in ideal conditions, having everything perfect, controlling all details so that Michael could easily compete.
I realize we all have a world class coach that helps us practice focusing and rising above those things we could call obstacles . . . it's called life. In all the biographies I have read and watched about those who we acknowledge as rising above obstacles, they tell a story of a person possessing the ability to focus on who they really are and what they really want, instead of getting caught up in the undertow of resisting and blaming what they don't want.
LOP is trusting that my 'life' coach is doing nothing less than helping me to succeed.
I heard a story during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games that swimmer Michael Phelps' coach, a person coaching at a world class level, used to deliberately make things go wrong during Michael's swim meets to help him practice overcoming less than perfect competing conditions; to train him to focus. I believe it was said that he had done things like break his swim goggles and make him late. Michael's coach knew that being the best was not about competing in ideal conditions, having everything perfect, controlling all details so that Michael could easily compete.
I realize we all have a world class coach that helps us practice focusing and rising above those things we could call obstacles . . . it's called life. In all the biographies I have read and watched about those who we acknowledge as rising above obstacles, they tell a story of a person possessing the ability to focus on who they really are and what they really want, instead of getting caught up in the undertow of resisting and blaming what they don't want.
LOP is trusting that my 'life' coach is doing nothing less than helping me to succeed.
Thursday, 6 December 2012
The Purpose of LOP
The purpose of my LOP work is to speak my truth, as honestly as I can, so that there is a voice out there that may inspire others to honestly be who they really are.
When I was young I did not see or hear those around me talking about what I was experiencing inside, so I believed that what I was feeling had to be wrong. That just led me to depression.
So, I write these words for anyone who may be wondering if they are wrong about what they feel. I realize now all I had wanted in those younger days was assistance in believing in who I really am (WIRA), and perhaps somewhere in all these words there will be something to assist you in believing in who you really are.
What was I believing that I did not hear others talking about? That mediocrity is not our purpose. Who we really are is so much more than that. We are not meant to all be the same. We are meant to express our genius selves out into the world, and that will contribute in ways we will never completely comprehend. We may not end up being rich or famous, but it won't matter. We will be remembering, trusting, and expressing who we really are, and that is the life of a 'rock star'.
When I was young I did not see or hear those around me talking about what I was experiencing inside, so I believed that what I was feeling had to be wrong. That just led me to depression.
So, I write these words for anyone who may be wondering if they are wrong about what they feel. I realize now all I had wanted in those younger days was assistance in believing in who I really am (WIRA), and perhaps somewhere in all these words there will be something to assist you in believing in who you really are.
What was I believing that I did not hear others talking about? That mediocrity is not our purpose. Who we really are is so much more than that. We are not meant to all be the same. We are meant to express our genius selves out into the world, and that will contribute in ways we will never completely comprehend. We may not end up being rich or famous, but it won't matter. We will be remembering, trusting, and expressing who we really are, and that is the life of a 'rock star'.
Advent
Posted to Facebook December 10th.
The church I grew up in had many holiday traditions. One of them was lighting a candle in the advent wreath each Sunday in December. Each candle represents an essence of Christmas -- Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Here is my LOP Advent:
December 2nd -- HOPE: not a fear-filled worry about the future, but a belief without evidence of the well-being that abounds.
December 9th -- PEACE: not everyone behaving in a similar way, but the harmony that our differences working together creates.
December 16th -- JOY: not a trouble free life, but a life of transcending that which troubles.
December 23rd -- LOVE: not predicated on you making me feel good, because me, unconditionally loving you, always feels good.
Merry Christmas!
The church I grew up in had many holiday traditions. One of them was lighting a candle in the advent wreath each Sunday in December. Each candle represents an essence of Christmas -- Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Here is my LOP Advent:
December 2nd -- HOPE: not a fear-filled worry about the future, but a belief without evidence of the well-being that abounds.
December 9th -- PEACE: not everyone behaving in a similar way, but the harmony that our differences working together creates.
December 16th -- JOY: not a trouble free life, but a life of transcending that which troubles.
December 23rd -- LOVE: not predicated on you making me feel good, because me, unconditionally loving you, always feels good.
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
"Yes Man!"
Jim Carrey was up to his antics again in 2008 in the movie 'Yes Man' where he plays a guy that gets himself out of a downward spiral by saying 'yes' to everything. Of course, saying yes to everything leads him into all kinds of situations and subsequent hilarity, however, there is a depth to this underlying premise that I love.
I can feel the benefit, and momentum, of yessing my way through my day, my week, my life. It doesn't mean that I will agree to be and do everything that is presented to me. It means I want to FIND THE YES in every situation and, therefore, I keep myself moving forward, out of resistance, and not blocking what it is I do want.
If someone asks me to join in on an outing and I don't really feel like being a part of it, I can yes my way by honoring the desire I have for some quiet time; like perhaps to read a book.
If someone asks for some assistance on a project and I'd like to help but don't feel I have the time, I can yes my way by believing there is a solution that allows me to be involved in a comfortable way.
If the city wants to increase my taxes, I can yes my way by acknowledging the services they provide that I appreciate the most, and by believing in my affluence.
If someone is doing something differently than how I would like it done, I can yes my way by looking for the benefits of doing it in this new way.
If I am feeling overwhelmed or pressured by holiday season activities, I can yes my way by deciding which traditions I love the most and following through with one or two.
If I am tired of the job I am in, I can yes my way by focusing on the clarity I now have about what I want next.
If things don't seem to be moving forward fast enough, I can yes my way by appreciating the freedom I am enjoying, and excitedly anticipate all that is to come.
If the person I am living with is not everything I had dreamed, I can yes my way by remembering what I initially loved about them.
If I don't have the income to cover all the 'outgo' I can yes my way by knowing there are opportunities out there of which I am ready to be a part.
LOP is knowing that every time I respond with a 'no' (closing), there is a 'Yes' (opening) that awaits for me.
I can feel the benefit, and momentum, of yessing my way through my day, my week, my life. It doesn't mean that I will agree to be and do everything that is presented to me. It means I want to FIND THE YES in every situation and, therefore, I keep myself moving forward, out of resistance, and not blocking what it is I do want.
If someone asks me to join in on an outing and I don't really feel like being a part of it, I can yes my way by honoring the desire I have for some quiet time; like perhaps to read a book.
If someone asks for some assistance on a project and I'd like to help but don't feel I have the time, I can yes my way by believing there is a solution that allows me to be involved in a comfortable way.
If the city wants to increase my taxes, I can yes my way by acknowledging the services they provide that I appreciate the most, and by believing in my affluence.
If someone is doing something differently than how I would like it done, I can yes my way by looking for the benefits of doing it in this new way.
If I am feeling overwhelmed or pressured by holiday season activities, I can yes my way by deciding which traditions I love the most and following through with one or two.
If I am tired of the job I am in, I can yes my way by focusing on the clarity I now have about what I want next.
If things don't seem to be moving forward fast enough, I can yes my way by appreciating the freedom I am enjoying, and excitedly anticipate all that is to come.
If the person I am living with is not everything I had dreamed, I can yes my way by remembering what I initially loved about them.
If I don't have the income to cover all the 'outgo' I can yes my way by knowing there are opportunities out there of which I am ready to be a part.
LOP is knowing that every time I respond with a 'no' (closing), there is a 'Yes' (opening) that awaits for me.
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
My Freedom is Not Fragile
Posted to Facebook December 17th.
The 'trick' for me in LOP has been to not get caught up in the Catch 22 of my desires, which goes something like this. I want to be free, but in my longing for freedom I worry that something may take it away from me. In my worry I am in that moment not feeling free. I have robbed myself of my freedom because that moment has been spent on worrying about not being free. Or, I may want to be affluent, but I am sceptical of my earning potential. In my scepticism I am in that moment not feeling affluent. I have robbed myself of my affluence because I am spending that moment being sceptical of my potential. Or, I may want to be joyful as I move through my day, but I am doubting my deservability. In my doubt I am in that moment not feeling joyful. I have robbed myself of joy because I am spending it doubting.
LOP is replacing my habit of trying to protect my freedom, affluence, and joy by practising a new belief.
My freedom is not fragile, it is guaranteed.
My affluence is not meagre, its supply is bottomless.
My joy is not doubtful, it is pervasive.
My deservability is not dependant, it is 'God' given.
My options are not limited, they are divinely tailored.
My fun is not earned, it is the main ingredient in all choices.
My appreciation is not hard work, it is the essence of WIRA.
My work is not laborious, it is creative expression.
My relationships are not annoying, they are evolution at its best.
My time is not short, it is 'miracles' in action.
My peace does not have to be guarded, it is in/eternal.
My ease is not hard to come by, it is within every breath.
LOP is knowing my freedom is not fragile, because then I am ready and able to 'see' how free I am.
The 'trick' for me in LOP has been to not get caught up in the Catch 22 of my desires, which goes something like this. I want to be free, but in my longing for freedom I worry that something may take it away from me. In my worry I am in that moment not feeling free. I have robbed myself of my freedom because that moment has been spent on worrying about not being free. Or, I may want to be affluent, but I am sceptical of my earning potential. In my scepticism I am in that moment not feeling affluent. I have robbed myself of my affluence because I am spending that moment being sceptical of my potential. Or, I may want to be joyful as I move through my day, but I am doubting my deservability. In my doubt I am in that moment not feeling joyful. I have robbed myself of joy because I am spending it doubting.
LOP is replacing my habit of trying to protect my freedom, affluence, and joy by practising a new belief.
My freedom is not fragile, it is guaranteed.
My affluence is not meagre, its supply is bottomless.
My joy is not doubtful, it is pervasive.
My deservability is not dependant, it is 'God' given.
My options are not limited, they are divinely tailored.
My fun is not earned, it is the main ingredient in all choices.
My appreciation is not hard work, it is the essence of WIRA.
My work is not laborious, it is creative expression.
My relationships are not annoying, they are evolution at its best.
My time is not short, it is 'miracles' in action.
My peace does not have to be guarded, it is in/eternal.
My ease is not hard to come by, it is within every breath.
LOP is knowing my freedom is not fragile, because then I am ready and able to 'see' how free I am.
LawOfAttractionMag.com
FYI -- the Winter 2013 Law of Attraction magazine is on the stands now (I found this one at a Shoppers Drug Mart, and I have also found them at Safeway) until January 15th, 2013.
It features writers like Mark Victor Hansen and Neale Donald Walsch on topics like Money and Work, Creativity, Relationships, and Health. It is made up of stories, exercises and interpretations of the law of attraction, all wrapped up in a colourful, picture filled, glossy magazine, uninterrupted with advertising.
You can also enjoy it at www.lawofattractionmag.com (although it looks like the last issue is the one still featured there), and the spring 2013 issue goes on sale January 22nd.
Finding assistance with LOP everywhere we go.
It features writers like Mark Victor Hansen and Neale Donald Walsch on topics like Money and Work, Creativity, Relationships, and Health. It is made up of stories, exercises and interpretations of the law of attraction, all wrapped up in a colourful, picture filled, glossy magazine, uninterrupted with advertising.
You can also enjoy it at www.lawofattractionmag.com (although it looks like the last issue is the one still featured there), and the spring 2013 issue goes on sale January 22nd.
Finding assistance with LOP everywhere we go.
Monday, 26 November 2012
Proximity Versus Frequency
Posted to Facebook Dec. 5th.
A recent Abraham-Hicks workshop mentioned that life is not about proximity, it is about frequency (frequency is the same as essence).
So, it is not about how soon I will find my perfect job; it is about how good it feels to do my work.
It is not about where I will find my partner; it is about how open I am to that kind of intimacy.
It is not about how to become rich; it is about knowing how free I am.
It is not about when I will find the answers to my problems; it is about believing my answers are out there.
It is not about planning every detail of the party; but about partying my way through the plans.
It is not about explaining my beliefs so others agree; it is about living in agreement with what I believe.
It is not about hanging out with people like me; it is about liking me with whoever I am hanging.
It is not about desiring I weigh a certain amount; it is about feeling for the balance in everything I 'weigh'.
It is not about being good at what I do; it is about letting myself do what I am good at.
It is not about looking forward to re-tirement; it is about allowing the expression of the 're-vitalized' me.
It is not about jumping through all the hoops of life to get to happiness; it is about the shortcut of choosing happiness now!
It is not about comparing myself to where others are, or myself at another time; it is about trusting the never ending, evolving journey of my desires.
It is not about understanding or changing things so that I can find peace; it is about being the peace that passes understanding.
It is not about finding a purpose; it is about Living On Purpose.
A recent Abraham-Hicks workshop mentioned that life is not about proximity, it is about frequency (frequency is the same as essence).
So, it is not about how soon I will find my perfect job; it is about how good it feels to do my work.
It is not about where I will find my partner; it is about how open I am to that kind of intimacy.
It is not about how to become rich; it is about knowing how free I am.
It is not about when I will find the answers to my problems; it is about believing my answers are out there.
It is not about planning every detail of the party; but about partying my way through the plans.
It is not about explaining my beliefs so others agree; it is about living in agreement with what I believe.
It is not about hanging out with people like me; it is about liking me with whoever I am hanging.
It is not about desiring I weigh a certain amount; it is about feeling for the balance in everything I 'weigh'.
It is not about being good at what I do; it is about letting myself do what I am good at.
It is not about looking forward to re-tirement; it is about allowing the expression of the 're-vitalized' me.
It is not about jumping through all the hoops of life to get to happiness; it is about the shortcut of choosing happiness now!
It is not about comparing myself to where others are, or myself at another time; it is about trusting the never ending, evolving journey of my desires.
It is not about understanding or changing things so that I can find peace; it is about being the peace that passes understanding.
It is not about finding a purpose; it is about Living On Purpose.
Friday, 23 November 2012
Confidence
Posted to Facebook December 20th.
My confidence does not come from being 'perfect', my confidence comes from cherishing my 'imperfections'.
My confidence does not come from being 'perfect', my confidence comes from cherishing my 'imperfections'.
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
LOP Is All About the 'F' Words
LOP is Focus, Fun and being Free.
Focus is: intrigue, curiosity, creativity, passion, timelessness, delight, energy flow, momentum, clarity, inspiration, being deliberate, confidence, and believing.
Fun is: playfulness, laughter, being whimsical, spontaneity, oozing energy, delight, letting go, silliness, being child-like, frivolity, giggling, being open, and trusting.
Being Free is: relaxed, here and now, purposeful, allowing, being an open vessel, weightless, full of ease, honesty, being vulnerable and without boundarys, peacefulness, appreciation, and knowing.
LOP is about having an 'F'ing good day!
Focus is: intrigue, curiosity, creativity, passion, timelessness, delight, energy flow, momentum, clarity, inspiration, being deliberate, confidence, and believing.
Fun is: playfulness, laughter, being whimsical, spontaneity, oozing energy, delight, letting go, silliness, being child-like, frivolity, giggling, being open, and trusting.
Being Free is: relaxed, here and now, purposeful, allowing, being an open vessel, weightless, full of ease, honesty, being vulnerable and without boundarys, peacefulness, appreciation, and knowing.
LOP is about having an 'F'ing good day!
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