What is stopping you?

Today while I was driving to the gym and working out some questions came to me.

WHAT IS STOPPING YOU?
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
WHAT FEARS ARE COMING WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR GOALS AND PASSIONS?

I thought about that for while, why do so many people including myself get these great ideas and passions and dreams and write them down and then stop. What is it that stops you for taking that next step? For me I know that worrying about what other people think has been a very big one for me. What I forgot over the last while is that many if not most people have the same fear's. Or in business someone says no or does not respond like you think they would and you give up. One thing that reminds me to keep moving and never give up is this great quote.

"I've missed more than 9,ooo shots in my career.... I've lost almost 300 games.....26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed....I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed." ~ Michael Jordan

I was reminded by a great Coach Robin Sharma about how we need to take a step back and really see the beauty within others, really look into their eyes and their heart and really listen to what they are saying, even the silence in between the words. So much of our world today focuses on the outside, on what people wear to what they look like and how much money they have. When you focus on all that stuff you miss out on so much of the world and the beauty within people.

So many of us are crying out to change but afraid to take that step. We all need work together to take those steps. Facebook has been such a blessing to many as it has brought others together that share so much of the same things and helped reach out and connect. Who would have thought 10 years ago that we would be able to connect so closely with others all over the world. It is outstanding when you really think about it.

Starting this Sunday my husband and I are starting a challenge over the summer with a Dream Coach and we are both very excited about that. We are going to Vlog about our journey through this. We hope and pray that it will be a blessing to someone out there and help you take the next step.

As scary as it may seem I'm reminded of a great quote Robin Sharma told me at one of his weekend retreats... "On the other side of your fear lie's your Freedom" Think about that for a minute. Think of a time you accomplished a fear. How good did you feel? Write down all the things you have accomplished and fears you have overcome and reminded yourself of how good that felt and apply that to your next fear.

Check out this video where Robin Sharma shares about facing fears...



So what did you think?

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RUN TO YOUR FEARS AND NEVER GIVE UP.

Love always
Julie Elliott

DEEP IN THOUGHT PART 2

MARCH 5 2010

Today I spent some time listening to the shift again and making notes as I went along that really spoke to me. I was taken by the opening music that played by Christopher Ferreira. Truly beautiful. I posted the song on my facebook page and below.



There is so much in that movie to write about and to apply to my life. I feel each time I watch it I learn something else. Part of me today was getting angry as I looked back over my life so far and noticed what I have missed and failed to do.. It has been a difficult day. I am guessing it's the EGO trying to hang on to me, wanting to be in control instead of letting go. I loved what Dr. Dyer said about the EGO. It means Edge God out. Another friend of mine had told me that one a few weeks ago as well. One great thought Dr. Dyer said the Ego always try's to make you right.

I was listening and checking my facebook account when I saw that Dr. Dyer had put up a quote which said. " Practice the art of allowing, watch your body as it goes through it's motions." How many of us really do that in our day? I find myself so busy most of the time I do not notice. something to pay attention to.

One thing that really stuck out to me today was when the mother in the movie told her kid's that they were going to un-plug for the weekend. What a statement to today's world. So much of life in evolved around the computer now, so much so we forget to look out the window and enjoy what is around us. We have become so consumed by technology and knowing everything. Even in our kids today I see it. no one plays outside anymore. You never see boys playing hockey in the streets and little grils skipping with there skip ropes. The real truth of it is we have all forgotten how to have fun and how to connect with others.

We are so blessed to have so many great people out there to teach us what they have gone through and help us live our lives fully and purposefully like we were called to do. I truly believe God sent me Dr. Wayne Dyers material to teach me and help me feel and see what God has truly created me to see and feel and become. It's truly feeling his presence and experience that we become closer and start to enjoy what we have and fulfill our lives, sing our song.

I was taken by the scenery of the area they filmed especially the ocean and watching it go in and out like the earth is breathing as the tide goes in and out on the shore. The power and the beautiful of it is breath taking. I thought to myself I would love to vacation there, it seems so peaceful.

Another part was two people talking about the tree's how beautiful that are and that it looked like they were reaching for each other. I thought about that for a min. True they could be reaching as they are breathing, eating and drinking like we do. I have made it a note to myself to pay more attention to the tree's.

The last thing I was thinking about today was the comment Dr. Dyer said about how for 9 months we have everything we need, why cant we have that for the next 90 years. One person asked "Why not?" and the answer was "We interfere."

Time to let go and let God

Have a Sensational Weekend.

love always
Julie Elliott