Self motivation is the only real motivation. But, how do we motivate ourselves? All of our actions have motives or reasons. Right? So, what is it that lights your fire? This is between you and you! So, your motivation could be about self-identification, propelling you into action. How about that? Your horses are there waiting for your direction! Always caring, Louise
What does discovery to empowerment mean to you? Do you recall a passage: “Seek and you will find”? Is there something about discovery that might scare us? Is the word, “discovery” connected to the word, “commitment”? Commitment would put us in some kind of motion…right? “Yes!” Directing us toward discovery with knowledge, and on to, “empowerment!” Who knew? You know that it’s all about taming those wild horses! And on to “Self Discovery!” Always caring, Louise
At 14, what do we have to go on? Not much! Life is there in front of us. So easy to make bad choices, at 14. Moving on through High School…really not so easy trying to figure things out. Finally graduating…then what? Mistakes are being made. How do we live through all of our mistakes, to begin to make some since of our life? In order to re-examine one’s life, we will need to back-up, to go backwards! What kind…..
What would motivate us to be good? (Fear of punishment?) To be good would ask so much of us. How is that? Being good, mostly, takes us outside ourselves. Being polite, obeying the rules, showing respect for the rights of others and their property. Just to mention a few. Being good may show others how we respect ourselves. While growing up being good meant behaving, minding our manners, taking care of one’s responsibilities. The list continues. As human beings we…..
Fear makes us think, right? What is it that makes us afraid? We’re afraid of what we don’t know, or can’t see, right? Exploring what it is that makes us feel afraid, would be a good thing, right? And, doubt is another form of fear, right? So, in order to overcome fear and doubt, would be what? I can tell you! The word is, “Preparation!” Being prepared for the unknown is the key. Well, just how do we do that?…..
Having almost completed my 85th year of life, I am finding thankfulness in unexpected places. Who knew? With procrastination, we give ourselves time to think, to consider what the outcome might be from the decisions we may make. Maybe a consultation is in order. Procrastination is all about thinking before doing. Who doesn’t suffer from some kind of guilt? It’s being human. We question ourselves…our decisions…the outcome. Was it in the best interest of those involved? Creating guilt! How can…..
If there is no such thing as failure, what is there? I can tell you! There is success! Yes! Failure belongs to those who yield to failure, but that is not us! We have purpose! Yes we do! Okay, we need purpose identification. Now, we are on the spot! To move forward, we need to identify ourselves. What does that mean? I can tell you! It is a process: 1) Accountability, to….. 2) Responsibility, to….. 3) Initiative, to….. 4) Accomplishment!…..
Doing the right thing takes a lot of growing up, and a lot of thinking. But, thinking about what? “Buddy, where are you? Oh, Hello, Buddy!” “By doing the right thing, yes, you will need to think: “Will it be good for me? Will my actions affect someone else? What could the consequence be?” “So Buddy, you’re saying that we need a process for our thinking before we make a decision?” We want to do the right thing, and we…..
Do you have a feeling that you are building on something? Well, you are, we are! Life is what we make it, one step at a time. Trusting in oneself, and following your heart, with initiative, “The Way”, will start revealing an energy for activation. Our tour director is leading the way! “Hello Buddy!” “Once those horses are happy in their corral, preparations can begin. That wild horse energy can be activated through your initiative, realizing you have places to…..
What does politeness have to do with anything? You might hear people say, “He/she is so polite”. Something is being conveyed that sets a person apart. Being thoughtful, considerate, even helpful, people seem to take notice. Somehow, by being polite, we are being acknowledged. And I say, “Why not!” To me, it seems like a self-gifting experience. Somehow, we feel validated when our thoughtfulness kicks in; and showing we care! Politeness connects us to others that, more than likely, we…..