The true
reality is that there are no limitations in this world aside from the ones that
we create for ourselves. We have unlimited potential – only limited by our
vision. If we can focus on the 3 simple principles of: Being Intentional, Focusing
on Desires, and Visualizing Success,
we can truly have anything we want in this world.
Principle #1: Being Intentional
“Begin each day as if it were on
purpose.” – Will
Smith in “Hitch”
When you set
out to sea you have a destination in mind. You are being intentional. You have
a single focus, or goal, and that is to make it to your destination safely. You
study maps, weather patterns and the mechanical components of your ship,
because they all play a vital role in helping you accomplish your goal. When
things happen, that are out of your control, you make adjustments. You alter
your plans. Storms, rough patches of sea and even mechanical failures do not
stop you from reaching your destination, they are only impedances. You find
another route and another way to keep moving forward.
Life is the
same. We do not have to know HOW we are going to accomplish something. Our main
focus needs to be determining what we really want and then taking action – or
being intentional. When we have large goals that we are chasing, we find ways
to continuously make progress towards the fulfillment of those goals. Our
internal compass, or our daily actions, are a function of the goals that we are
chasing. We make decisions based on what is most important in our life. When we
are intentional about how we live, we create favorable circumstances for
ourselves. We do not wait for things to come to us, we go out and get them.
Principle #2: Focusing on Desires
“I was once asked why
I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do
that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.” – Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa
understood one of the most powerful concepts on earth. She recognized that
being “anti-war”, instead of “pro-peace”, was only giving attention to
something she did not support – war. The same is true with health, wealth and
prosperity. You must only give attention to the things that you want in life.
You must work hard every day to develop a relentless focus on abundance,
positivity and success. Only then will you welcome more of it into your own
life.
You have
nothing to gain by thinking of, or even recognizing limitations, poverty or
struggle. Those will only take energy away from your positive thoughts. Keep
your mind fixated on all that you want and forget that which you do not want.
Do not give any attention to negativity. Like the lesson we learned from Mother
Teresa, don’t be anti-failure, be pro-success!
Principle #3: Visualizing Success
“The Vision that you glorify in your
mind, the Ideal that you enthrone in your heart – this you will build your life
by, this you will become.” – James Allen
Visualization,
like gravity, is a law of nature. It is often referred to as The Law of Attraction, which is simply:
likes attract likes. This means that the things that we spend our time thinking
about, and picturing, will be attracted to us. If we visualize ourselves doing
great things, we will attract greatness. If we are constantly worried about bad
things happening to us, we will attract bad things.
The Law of Attraction can be used to attract anything in the
world. Use it to your advantage. Rather than allowing outside influences to
dictate your life, choose what you want and dedicate time to visualizing it
each day. You have total control over what you visualize, therefore, you have
total control over your life and your success.
By simply
visualizing the things we want, staying focused on the positive outcomes and
approaching each day with intention, the world is ours. There is nothing that
is out of our reach. Stay focused on the things that you can control and go
show the world your greatness. Each and every day.
(This blog was originally posted on AboutBoulder.com on the 29th of September 2014 in my column, "Matt's Motivational Mondays".)