Take Action!

How many of you set some “resolutions” for the New Year? Let us call them what they are “goals”, resolutions for many is a way to say you are going to do something but if the action is not given to it then it is forgotten with little or no consequences to ourselves because after all it is just a resolution, right? You see if you call it a goal it is meaningful, I am not saying resolutions are not meaningful just the thought behind it is different. It is a subtle difference but for many it is the difference between success and failure. Last Christmas I made the decision to create the lifestyle we wanted, to start a home business and become an active & involved parent and to travel with our children. Wow, I look back at the year and we have accomplished just about everything we set as our goals for 2007!

So what do you want? What do you want to change compared to what you did in 2007. Really get clear on this, what do you want, are you willing to trade your life for it? Also, what has held you back from making this change in the past? Be clear on what limiting belief that you hold that has held you back from making these changes. Most of us want to change our work, fitness, health, and relationships but we do not take ACTION. We are paralyzed by FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real). We have to recognize that and face the fears we hold in our hearts that hold us back from what we want.

How do you make these resolutions into goals? One, write it down this is really important as it will set the sub-conscious mind into motion. Two, read it every day to remind yourself what it is you set your intention on doing, and then take ACTION. This is vitally important; many of us know of the Law of Attraction and we use it in our daily lives. However, it only works if you also integrate ACTION in the steps of using the LOA. What does action really mean? If you break it down it is really about making a decision and then following through with that decision. Make a goal or goals for 2008, write it down and read it every day as many times as you can, and then take ACTION. Make the decisions you need to make to move you towards what it is you want.

Here are 4 great steps to making decisions. Many people have trouble with this part of applying the LOA into their lives. Follow these steps and you will see things changing in the direction of your dreams so fast you will be amazed.

1. DO I WANT TO be, do or have this?
2. Will being, doing or having this Move me in the direction of my goal?
3. Is being, doing or having this In Harmony with God’s Laws or the Laws of the Universe?
4. Will being, doing or having this violate the Rights of Others?

If the answer to the first 3 questions is YES, and the answer to the last question NO, then take action and move forward.

I am so grateful for what I have been able to accomplish this year. With that I am so grateful for what I am already creating in 2008 because I can build on our success and also what I have learned in that process over the past year and I know achieving what I am setting as my goals for 2008. What about you? I will ask the question again, what do you want? Really what do you want in your life that for some reason or circumstance you have not accomplished yet. What is holding you back? Your success is assured if get clear on what you want and take ACTION!

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Stop Going Through The Motions. Experience Life Now.

Are you choosing to experience your life or are you going through the motions?

As I write this, I'm in Wichita, Kansas. I'm on a road trip of sorts that started 2 weeks and one day ago. I loaded my family into our van and we set out from our home just outside Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

So far, we've stayed over in Fargo, North Dakota; Wichita, Kansas; Galveston, Texas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; Weslaco, Texas; Austin, Texas and now back again in Wichita.

Our van has made it to all but 3 of the locations, while we relied on a cruise ship to get us to the remaining ones.

The trip has reminded me of what a wondrous planet we live on. And it's served to cement my resolve that the point of living is to experience the world and enjoy the experience.

I was able to go on this trip because I have my own home based business. It gives me the freedom to choose when, where and how I want to experience my life and I don't require permission from any one else to do so.

But it wasn't always this way. For too many years, I lived my life by going through the motions and putting off experiences until some undetermined point down the road.

Finally, I couldn't take it any more, and I made the decision to start living my life now. No more going through the motions for me.

That's the trip I'm on and the ride has been exhilarating. You should try it some time.



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Be-Do-Have

Many of us have heard about that saying Be-Do-Have, wow is it really that simple? I wanted to share a story of how we started this idea of Life is a Playground and our home business Clark's Playground. Just about a year ago we were like so many working, day to day raising a family and making the best of what we thought we had. The keyword is "thought", however we started to question what we had. Is it really just about going to work and coming home, do-this, do-that? Is there really no control of what we want for our lifestyle and where we want to go? Is it really about going to work and hoping for 2 weeks off and getting away somewhere?

We decided no, we have a responsibility to live the life we want and also to demonstrate to our children, to live the life they want. Success can be so many different things to people. How we define our success is by living the fullest most prosperous life we can. It is our obligation to be prosperous in every aspect of our lives.

Clark's Playground was born; we had to find a way to do it. We had made the decision that our life is about playing and prosperity. We started a home business and went at it. Then we asked ourselves, how can we play in 2007? What have we wanted to do that we always said we would do, but never took action. So we decided who we wanted to "BE".

Then started to "DO" it, we went and spent the winter in Baja, we went to Australia, and we then came home loaded up and went to Northern Canada. We always said we wanted to be traveling and sharing experiences with our children and be able to make a multiple 6 figure income while doing it.

So my point is Be-Do-Have. We decided to "BE" whom we always dreamed of. Then we had to "DO" the action to make that a reality. Now we "HAVE" the life we have always wanted and share and mentor others to do the same.

I am grateful for it, I celebrate it. Every day is a gift, open it up and enjoy it because tomorrow you get another one.

Life is a playground, how do you choose to play?

Serenity

I always love the journey of building a successful home business and how personal development is so entwined in this success. I spend time each day study all the different resources out there and have been given a book sometime ago from Bob Proctor. This book is called "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen. When I was given this book it was suggested that I read the last chapter everyday and it is a great practice. This little chapter continually reminds me to calm down, not slow down. When you are calm your creative thoughts can flow freely, this is the power. These thoughts are the money makers and if you want to have a successful network marketing home business then read this chapter each day. So here is the chapter print it and read it every day, I am sure you will find great rewards in this practice.

Serenity – "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen

Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self control. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience, and of a more that ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought.

A man becomes calm in the measure that he understands himself as a thought-evolved being, for such knowledge necessitates the understanding of other as the result of thought, and as he develops a right understanding, and sees more and more clearly the internal relations of things by the action of cause and effect, he ceases to fuss and fume and worry and grieve, and remains poised, steadfast, serene.

The calm man, having learned how to govern himself, know how to adapt himself to others; and they, in turn, reverence his spiritual strength, and feel that they can learn of him and rely upon him. The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Even the ordinary trader will find his business prosperity increase as he develops a greater self-control and equanimity, for people will always prefer to deal with a man whose demeanor is strongly equable.

The Strong, calm man is always loved and revered. He is like a shade-giving tree in a thirsty land, or a sheltering rock in a storm. "Who does not love a tranquil heart, a sweet-tempered, balance life? It does not matter whether it rains or shines, or what changes come to those possessing these blessings, for they are always sweet, serene, and calm. That exquisite poise of character which we call serenity is the last lesson of culture; it is the flowering of life, the fruitage of the soul. It is precious as wisdom, more to be desired than gold- yea, than even fine gold. How insignificant mere money-seeking looks in comparison with a serene life- a life that dwells in the ocean of Truth, beneath the wave, beyond the reach of tempests, in the Eternal Calm!

"How many people we know who sour their lives, who ruin all that is sweet and beautiful by explosive tempers, who destroy their poise of character, and make bad blood! It is a question whether the great majority of people do not ruin their lives and mar their happiness by lack of self-control. How few people we meet in life who are well-balanced, who have that exquisite poise which is characteristic of the finished character!"

Yes, humanity surges with uncontrolled passion, is tumultuous with ungoverned grief, is blown about by anxiety and doubt. Only the wise man, only he whose thoughts are controlled and purified, makes the winds and the storms of the soul obey him.

Tempest-tossed souls, wherever ye may be, under whatsoever conditions ye may live, know this – in the ocean of life the isles of Blessedness are smiling, and the sunny shore of your ideal awaits your coming. Keep your hand firmly upon the helm of thought. In the barque of your soul reclines the commanding Master; He does but sleep; wake Him. Self-control is strength; Right Thought is mastery; Calmness is power. Say unto your heart, "Peace be still!"

This is a great little piece and is a great place to turn when you feel that things are not just the way you planned. Calm and Serene Thought will take you through that time. This is how we are able to create a multiple 6 figure home business. Also, if you would like to learn more sign up for our 90day eCourse and we will share with you what has allowed us to create the lifestyle that we choose.

Doing In A Certain Way!

The hardest and most important work we will ever do is to keep our mind focused in the positive direction of our desired life outcomes.

Once again, yesterday I had the luxury of spending a few hours in airports and on planes. I enjoy this time as it is a perfect way to catch on some reading and reflecting.

Yesterday's gift came in the form of a little book entitled "The Science of Getting Rich". I had read this book a couple of times before, yet like all great works in the field of personal development it is one that must be reread and studied.

It was very evident for me yesterday that the "Doing in a certain way" that is often referred to in the world of personal development, when folks are looking to create wealth, really means first of all to "Think in a certain way." It refers to thinking and believing the truth at all times despite current appearances and our so-called daily reality. This truth is that each and every one of us is meant to be healthy and wealthy in all ways. The invisible supply of the world's goods is limitless. We see the goods manifest as fast as each one of us can receive them and use them.

The following steps can help each of us move towards our desired outcomes:

Step 1: Get clear on what you want. Decide what you want and arrange it in a coherent whole. You must know what you want and want it badly enough so that it sticks in your mind at all times. It helps to make a mental movie of your desired life. The clearer and more definite the picture the stronger the desire will be.

Convey your wants through thoughts. It is by holding the vision of your wants that you impress your thoughts on the formless substance.

N.B. You can eliminate resistance in your attempt to create wealth by quieting your mind. This is often done through meditation. Fabulous books that can help you in releasing resistance are those written by Esther and Jerry Hicks.

Step 2: Come into unity of mind with your Source/God through the power of gratitude. Learn to be grateful for everything that you have and are experiencing now, even the stuff you do not want, as it is there to teach you a lesson. Being grateful every day keeps us in touch with the creative mind. A grateful mind leads to expectation, and expectation leads to increased faith that what we desire is on its way.

Step3: Believe everything comes from one substance. The substance gives us all we want. Again, be grateful and have faith that what you desire is all ready here in the invisible world and is coming to you in the visible form.

Step 4: We must all step away from the competitive mindset and work from a creative mindset in order to create our wealth. We must know and believe that there is enough for everyone. There is no need for someone to have less or to lose in an area in order for us to receive what we want. You can have anything you want as long as it is for the advancement of everyone (no one gets diminished). Your desires must be for a fuller expression of life.

Step 5: Use your will to keep you on the right mental path, on the path of your desires and vision. Use your will to hold on to faith despite appearances. Use your will only on yourself. Keep Your Mind at Home!

I was once again reminded that we lose ground if we permit our mind to dwell on dissatisfaction of things as they are. We need to focus on the best, and expect to receive the best in the physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and financial areas of our lives.

The above suggestions are only a few of the gems shared in this small, yet extremely powerful little book, in the field of personal development, "The Science of Getting Rich."

I am so looking forward to embarking a plane once again, in only a few short days... and I will get back to you with Part 2 of "Doing in a certain way" shortly.

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Get A Life -- If You Are Really Willing

Get a Life.

How did you just react to that sentence? Did you find it amusing? Or perhaps alarming? Was it insulting?

Ask yourself this, "what does my response to that sentence tell me about myself?"

And ask yourself whether in fact, you really are willing to get a life?

I've been reading Larry Winget's book Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life. And I have to tell you, it's really beginning to rub off on me.

The world is full of people who are quick to complain about their circumstances and their lot in life. And they're quick to blame everything and everybody around them for the result they're getting, but never willing to take responsiblity for themselves.

It's sad.

It's sad because the world has more than enough victims and so what it sorely needs is more leaders. And the step to taking personal responsibility by beginning to lead yourself is not particularly difficult.

But it does require commitment. It requires commitment to yourself and a genuine willingness to change. As Larry points out in his book, it's the willingness most people fall short with.

You have the ability to change your life for the better. You may even have the desire to change your life for the better. But neither of those things is going to enable you to change your life for the better if you are unwilling to change.

So here's the question to really ask yourself. "Am I willing to change?" Are you really willing to buckle down and do what it takes consistently, day by day, in order to create the change you want in your life?

Here's the good news. Assuming the answer is "yes", there are some tools that can help you.

Firstly, Buy Larry's book, Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life: A Kick-Butt Approach to a Better Life. It's a great reminder and it's written in a no pussy-footing around style which is very refreshing and effective.

Secondly, there is a brilliant self study, personal development program you can buy that teaches you a daily recipe you can follow in order to get a life -- that is the life you really want. It's called Beyond Freedom and it has helped transform my life in a profound way. So learn how to get a life by visiting http://www.InspiredAbundance.com/beyond-freedom.htm

It's so easy to whine and complain about our lives. And it's the rare individual who is prepared to take personal responsibility and begin to lead him or herself to a new life. It's the rare individual who is willing to step out from the crowd.

So which are you? Are you willing to step out and change your results? If you are, then do something -- take one action step right now today that moves you in the direction you'd like to go. And then take another step again tomorrow.

So now it's time to ask yourself the key question. Are you ready and really willing to get a life?

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Remembering to Lighten Up and Have fun

With the help of two great conference calls in the last 24 hours, I was reminded of a crucial element of business; taking the time to have FUN, and making the tasks enjoyable.

Having been a serious, detail oriented person for the majority of my working life ( AKA - suffering from intellectual constipation :) ) I appreciate being reminded to let go and choose the Fun path. One of the elements to practice in order to sustain a positive healthy mind set is to take time out for laughter and humor. I remembered once again that laughter, and fun are part of a healthy mindset. Any time I get too rigid about anything, even if it is something for my own good like exercise and time spent learning, I end up being too attached to a particular outcome. This can also lead to feeling a burden on my shoulders and carrying around a sensation of heaviness. This feeling or vibration also gets communicated to others when we are doing business. People are already overburdened and overwhelmed, they certainly are not looking for more of the same.

Most of the things that occur in our life are there to teach us a lesson. I loved it when I heard, "We will probably be laughing at this same stuff in 3-5 years from now, so why not laugh a little now." I was especially grateful for being reminded that sharing laughter after a lesson learned, lets the individuals be more in balance. It can prevent adopting a false belief around the situation or adding to negative programming.

Jessica Rush on the Wake Up call showed me that I could take this same principle and apply it to my goal setting. We are all aware that if we do not know what we want out of life we are not likely to get it. There were times where I have made goal setting serious rather than fun. I too have followed many steps to get exactly the correct wording or the right pictures for my dream board. I could relate when Tony shared about going to a quiet place to sit or in his office behind closed doors, to do this goal setting. It need not be this way.

I am choosing to have more fun and just FEEL lighter.

Have yourself a joyous and prosperous day!

Lynette

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Lynette Chartier
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