Be The Change

Gandhi is quoted as saying "You must be the change you want to see in the world." We can see his commitment to being a peaceful man impacted millions. We can take this principle and bring it home, make it personal. We can apply this to our everyday lives to bring us more happiness and fulfillment in our lives. n nSimply said: Be the change you want to see in your life.n nThere are many things that have happened and that are happening in our lives that we are not satisfied with. We want to have more money, we want to be healthier, we want a better or different job. We want so much of what we don't have that we create stress for ourselves. With nothing to be happy for, we teeter on the edge of depression and hopelessness. And we got to the edge because the fact is that the more we want things to change, the more they stay the same. And the more things stay the same, the worse we feel. And these bad feelings reach out and affect other aspects of our lives, causing us to make decisions that put our lives on a collision course with disaster. But there is an end to the cycle. Be the change.n nThe questions to ask yourself is "If I was where I want to be in my life/career, how would I act and think; what kind of decisions would I make?" and "How can I live as the person I want to be right now?" Once you have the answer to this question, all you have to do is start being thinking from that mindset right now.n nI don't like my job. I work in Information Technology and I am really tired of working on computers. I want to get to a point where I am working as a life coach and speaker full time. But I know I just can't quit my job and think that I am going to have enough clients and speaking engagements to pay the rent by tomorrow. But how do I do it? How can I make the transition? Well, I asked myself:n n"Self? How would I act, be, think and do if I were a life coach and speaker?" Well, I would help people navigate through the challenges they face and help them increase their level of esteem as they realize that they are better than they thought. I would write inspirational messages and encourage people as much as I can.n n"Ok. Now self, How can you be that person today, where you are right now?" I can help people learn how to better use their computer equipment, encouraging to have a 'Can Do' attitude when dealing with technology. I can take time to write inspirational messages to folks during my down time at the office and I can encourage my coworkers not to let the challenges of the day get them down.n nSo I can be a life coach even while I am working in technology. By doing this, I am creating the circumstances for me to be able to move into the change I want to see in my life. This email is a part of me making the change happen in my life.n nThis can be applied to any change you want to have happen in your life. Here are some examples: n nHow would a more healthy person live? They would incorporate a healthy diet and exercise in their lives. Well look at every menu from the mindset of a healthier person, go to the gym imagining yourself at you goal weight. n nHow would a financially stable person live? They would save money, pay bills on time and take care of necessities before extravagances. So set up a savings account and have $50 a paycheck direct deposited into the account, make necessary payments and then give yourself an allowance so you don't feel like you are living paycheck to paycheck anymore.n nHow would a person with more friends live? They would seek out people who share interests with them, take opportunities to speak to people at social gatherings and overall just be friendly to others. You can think about the people you enjoy communicating with and reach out to do things with them, be open to trying new things and slow to find reasons to shut people out of your life.n nDon't like your job? Well what kind of work do you want to do? How can you incorporate those things in the job you have now?n nWant a romantic relationship? How would you show your love and appreciation to your partner? Now do those things for yourself.n nWhen you go to a play, the stage is set in a way that is conducive to the scene being played upon it. When you incorporate how you want to be into where you are, you set the stage for the progression into that desired place. By setting the stage you let the universe know you are ready for the next chapter in your life to unfold.n nSo what is it you want to do? How can you start doing that and being that person right now?