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Living Life Today – A day to dream, a day to renew
“The Living Life Today series provides a platform to think about your Life as it is Now, enjoy what you have, review and create an even better future for tomorrow“….. Short, sharp & easily digestible.
Dreaming is a natural part of your Life. Dreaming while we sleep and “day dreaming” are the two most common of course. However, today I am talking about dreaming with intent.
A great use of this type of dreaming is when your Life becomes stale. It does for all of us at some point & this is where renewal is essential. So something has to change. “What can I do differently?” “How will I change this?” are examples of questions that will likely begin to flood your mind.
Before you can renew your Life, you need to be willing to do so. Once you have chosen this path, I suggest you start by dreaming how you would like to see your Life. This is not just imagining, this is more vivid, more intentional.
Dream how you want your Life to be next week, next month, in 12 months. “See” the results. Feel them. Commit these mental pictures to your memory banks. Touch your new Life.
Write down the “results” of your pictures, your feelings. This will help re inforce your dreaming. Start a journal. Keep a record of your dream steps as you gradually renew your Life in alignment with your ‘perfect dream’.
Remember, this is intentional dreaming. You are simply stepping out in accordance with how you want your Life to be…..and that’s a pretty good way to step in Life, don’t you agree?
be good to yourselves
David
Life Coach. Listener. Life Lover.
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Live, Love, Laugh…..3 of the reasons to abide by these ‘Laws of Life’
I was just thinking. Thinking out loud and came up with a few simple notations on the life that we live….. Or some of us do
Here are three of my Laws of Life.
The Three Laws of Life…
- To make a Life you need to Live it.
- To enjoy a Life you need to Love it.
- And to Love a Life you need to Laugh a lot.
Well, how about You?
Do you tick all the boxes here?
Or…
do you tick one or two?
To live Life fully, all three must be present in your Life. All three must be embraced by You.
“To make a Life, you need to Live it”.
What is “Living”? being aware of your surroundings and …what You are capable of. Then using this awareness to create a Life that you want. That’s a simplistic answer I know. However much of our lives can be lived more fully by adopting a “simpler view of things”. You’ve no doubt heard a million times how good, great, powerful you are. Believe it.
You have the power to Live fully. Just be aware of this power.
“To enjoy a Life you need to Love it”
What’s this guy banging on about, you may be thinking. We go thru periods of enjoyment. We have our ‘ups & downs’. Life is not always enjoyable. Some experience very little joy at all…..“Life sucks” syndrome.
However, if you take a different viewpoint and accept that their will be ups & downs…and love them for what they are, then Life may not suck so much. We can learn a lot from the “downs”. And consequently have greater enjoyment from the “ups”. Love your Life as it is, or how it can be or how you want it to be…just Love it.
It’s there for your taking.
“And to Love a Life you need to Laugh a lot”.
Not necessarily, you may be a serial smiler. However I did want to include this ”law”. I don’t know anyone who truly loves their Life and can’t crack a smile. In fact I bet that most true lovers of Life split their sides with laughter regularly. “Laughter is the best medicine”. Heard that one before?
Laughter is feel good music. It adds to the symphony of Life…and you have to Love that.
Do these ‘laws’ resonate with you? I welcome your thoughts and comment below.
Be good to yourselves
David
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Self Discovery – an exact science or trial & error?
Self Discovery type questions is by far the most requested search on my blog. I have written two posts specifically on this topic namely 21 Self Discovery Questions to enrich your Mid Life Journey and the brilliantly? named 21 more Self Discovery Questions for the 40+’s to enrich your Mid Life Journey in 2012.
Now let us drill down a bit. The way I look at “self discovery” is by starting with questioning. Simply beginning to question what you are about, what you’ve done in the past, are doing now or the meaning behind what you have done and where you would like to go with your Life, starts you on your Self discovery trail.
Where it ends, well that’s up to you. If you are prepared to continue to question yourself….in a nice way, then you will discover more. The deeper you go, the deeper the discovery.
Do we end up learning all there is to learn about ourselves? …probably not.
Some go on a “quest”…they will literally travel & search the four corners of the earth looking for the missing ingredient(s) in their lives. Searching for more…..knowledge/inner meaning/truth/enlightenment.
Knowledge is a good thing…..you can’t know too much, I feel. It just depends upon what you learn. Is it valuable or is it just stuff?
Many will continue to yearn for more, to discover our inner most secrets. We will read, we will listen, we will look. All this is admirable.
The “science” is in looking in the right places.
I like to know more. This allows me to grow. I have picked up countless pointers that set me off on my trail to discover more.
Some of the ‘pointers’ are simply short phrases or ‘key’ words that make me think in a different way. They usually lead me to more questions, more “what if’s”. I’m no Self discovery junkie’ but it’s refreshing to be able to change my angle on Life at opportune times & therefore discover…..just a little bit more.
I don’t like staleness.
Which leads me to the second part of the heading…..”trial & error”. Yes, life can be like that. You try out something and see if it’s a good fit for you. If it’s not, then you try something else. The key here is that…you must try. I don’t see any use going thru life not knowing who you truly are or what you are really capable of.
“Trial and error” is where the great discoveries have been & will likely always be made.
“…..what you are really capable of”. Just hold that thought. It’s something that I think of quite regularly. What more can I discover about myself (good things only please) that will expand my capabilities? Am I on the verge of “greatness”?…..are we all?
Wanting to know more by whatever means will separate the steppers from the sitters.
Whether it’s a quest to the four corners of the earth or to the four corners of your mind, discovery of self is the greatest discovery that we can make. We will probably make a few mistakes here and there. We will continue to read, to listen, to look, to think, to question or we may get fed up and call it quits. Whatever you decide to do…..do it well (and don’t call it quits, I was only kidding).
Tell me what you think. Do you feel that self discovery is an exact science or do you prefer the trial & error method OR perhaps…a combination of the two?
be good to yourselves
David
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Sharing….. and Caring about the end Result
I have been a firm believer for a long time that sharing oneself, one’s skills with others is a valuable contribution to community.
Sharing of thoughts, kind words, tangible goods, cash, conversational support all go a long way to strengthening the very fibres of our local community.
Now, if every body got involved with sharing for the greater good… 
this “local strengthening” could become global…..now that would make waves.
It was just a thought.
A shake of the hand, a warm embrace and a kind smile are all so easy to give and mean so much. Why not make this our daily ritual?
“Sharing” oneself is great for the soul.
The ability to share is with us all. We just need to flick the switch and turn on the ‘share mode’.
It will make you a better person. It will make others better people also.
Sharing is a great start. However, caring about the results of your sharing is even greater.
When we take that first step toward a goal, a target or anything that we simply want to get done, we will have a result in mind.
We will have sufficient care built in, to ensure that the result is what we want.
It might not always work out the way that we had initially intended (sometimes a better result ensues) however caring about the intended result adds a vital ingredient to the whole ‘taking the first step thing”.
The same with sharing. Just take that first step.
When we care about the ‘result’ of “the share”, it multiplies the effect.
Therefore,I believe that to share effectively… a generous dose of caring must be part of the mix.
What do you think? Is Caring and Sharing worth the effort? Does anybody care enough these days?…I’d love to hear your thoughts
# Bonus Reads:
I’m not Normal and that’s OK…Jodi Chapman
Ideas to Shape your World…Elle Sommer
A Simple Path – to Building your House…Alex Blackwell
Be good to yourselves
David
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You can Design your very own Mid Life years…You have the Power
If you are aged 40 & over, please read on (others do so at their own risk, but you are welcome anyway).
Life is a Journey.
Mid Life is an Adventure.
I’ve said that before and I am proud to say it again.
Join me now for an intimate Mid Life Love fest, just you & me. The adventure is about to begin. I want you to design the best Mid Life that you can imagine.
You deserve it. This is a golden time. Make it count.
Make it last (there’s no end date if you’re having Fun).
I have spoken before about mid-life adventure and also asked questions about mid-life journeys. At the end of the day, I believe it’s all about learning & discovery, having huge amounts of Fun while you are at it And…adding a healthy dose of Purpose.
Here are a few ‘design ideas’ that you may wish to experiment with to make your Mid Life years stand out.
- “I have worldly experience to use & to share & to contribute”…..well, what can I design from this? What are my experiences, how can I best use them? I really do have something to offer…my best years are ahead
- “The questions that have bothered me before are now bringing answers, magically it seems”…..how much more can I learn from further questioning? I can shape my experiences…..and therefore, my Life.
- “I am developing Greater self awareness…….I have become more aware of who I really am”…..Imagine the potential that I can now release and make use of. I am Me & proud of it. This is My Life to live.
- “My passion for Life has become more “real”…….I can now taste it, embrace it & touch it”…..the boundaries are being pushed out further & further, my scope is endless. Let me loose, the power is in my hands.
- “I fit in to my own view of the world”…..the world is my oyster, let’s go harvest a Fun time
- “Fitness & good health are now top priorities & I can see, feel & enjoy the benefits”…..the Life that I will now be living won’t be interrupted by poor health, the possibilities are endless. I can design anything that I want.
- “I answer to no one other than myself”…..I make my own ‘design’ rules. I am going to design myself something incredible.
- “I enjoy my mistakes. Previously I just saw them as ‘mistakes’…….now I know better”…..OK, sometimes I stuff up, maybe a ‘design fault’ here & there. But that’s allright, I’m still learning & that’s part of my journey.
- “My Imagination has no limits, it often runs wild…….I love it”…..my designs are endless, I can do what I want.
* Admittedly,I am biased.I know that Mid Life is golden.
I also know that it can get away, fast.
* Grab it, hold it, embrace it, feel it, touch it, love it, learn from it…….enjoy it!
What sort of mid life do you wish to design? Don’t be afraid to share.
be good to yourselves
David
# Bonus Read…..from Andrea DeBell “ How to use your imagination to create happiness“
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6 key questions you can use to open the door to your Self Discovery
We are amazing ‘creatures of The Universe’ with huge potential & extraordinary personal power. For many however, ‘potential’ remains just that and is often not fully discovered & consequently our personal power becomes diminished.
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To start opening the door to our self discovery involves the asking of questions. This is the best way to learn & discover things in Life. The better the question…the better the chances of greater discovery.
Can you remember when you were early school age?… question upon question, endless discovery thru books, pictures, stories and the like…..and the excitement of it all!
So here’s where You & I
can revisit that.
Not to go back to “school” but to use schooling technique to open fresh doors to our Life.
We need to continue to ask questions of others and ourselves in order to grow and develop our excitement of new (self) discovery and to tap into our huge wealth of potential…..so, is there something stopping us from doing this?
I am still asking myself questions, new questions, better questions for I have potential that I know is still there to be realised…..and ‘potential’ can be a heavy load to carry, so maybe it’s time to unburden oneself.
Now I’m not a “woo woo” type of guy so some of my questions may appear boring however I believe they will allow you to get to the heart of the matter…..that being You…..and that’s pretty important, don’t you think?
Here’s six questions that I have selected(there are more of course)to get you thinking and hopefully build the excitement of exploration & discovery.
- Will my current ‘choices’ get me to where I want to be… for example…am I doing the things that I should be doing? Am I saying the things that I should be saying? Do I cut corners when I should be doing that little bit extra? Are the people who I spend time with adding value to me? Am I adding to my happiness or subtracting from it?
- Do I settle for less than I deserve…for example… Is compromise my first action? Can I try a bit harder? I know that I can do better then why aren’t I?
- Do I consider myself a Victim of circumstance or do I take personal responsibility for my Life…for example…is Life just happening to me or am I contributing to my Life? Do I let others make choices for me? Do I stand up for what I believe in? Is it someone else’s fault (again)?
- What are my top 3 personal Values that I want to live my Life by…do you know your Values? * It is worthwhile completing a “Values Checklist” or similar to determine what values drive you…and then live by them otherwise you will likely be in “conflict”. When you are living in harmony with your values you begin to flow rather than trickle thru Life. * Tim Brownson @ A Daring Adventure is among many things an expert on Core Values. You might want to check out some of his posts or even subscribe to his blog.
- What’s vitally important to me Now… sounds simple however how many times do we pause & determine this? We may be spending time doing ‘stuff’ that bears no resemblance to what is more like our bigger picture. Spending time on the important things rather than just the urgent ones, will pay off big time.
- How do I really want to live the rest of my Life…are you accepting of your current circumstances? or do you want to consider a different set of circumstances for your Life? Time is not our friend…Now may be the time to sort this out
Do you see some value here? What questions would you like to use to open the door to your own Self Discovery? I’d love to hear your comments.
Be good to yourselves
David
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Your Intuition … The Inside Story
Until recently, I had not paid too much attention to my Intuition. I knew that it “was there” however had not delved any deeper.
By chance (intuitively maybe) I came across Angela Artemis and her blog writings. I became more engaged with my Intuition and was keen to learn more.
Now Angela is spilling more beans with her latest book offering “The Intuition Principle: How to Attract the Life You Dream Of “
Reading thru this book has given me greater insight into the power of my own Intuition and how to use it effectively…..and it will for you as well.
“Intuition unlocks your destiny & is your Guide” is a particular quote that I enjoyed…we start with a blank map in life & need to fill in the blanks/steps as we go along. Using our ‘guidance’ via intuitive feel helps us with the steps that we need to take.
Angela takes you thru a number of stages of Intuition. Including “meeting & greeting” your intuition and how to use it wisely by developing your intuition and overcoming any obstacles along the way.
Each stage is set out in easy to read, easy to follow steps that ‘open up’ your insight into this intriguing area of your “Intuition”.
Trusting your Intuition, your gut feel will get you from where you are now to places that you may not have previously thought possible.
It can be a breakthrough, it can be exhilarating & if you are looking for answers that don’t seem to be there, listen to your Intuition, allow it to ‘speak up’….. don’t drown the voice that can help you, with other “noise” that may only distract you.
In short, get a hold of this book. Read it, enjoy it & profit from it thru the applications contained therein.
# Angela Artemis is an Intuition Coach, an Amazon best selling Author and proudly blogs at www.PoweredbyIntuition.com…..please go visit.
Be good to yourselves
David
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Living your Mid Life – 6 things that I learned, can be done with Purpose instead of Ho Hum
I’m a Mid Life ‘tragic’. My journey through the Mid Life years has been interesting to say the least. Mostly enjoyable, definitely a learning experience…..isn’t that what Life throws at us?… a lot of learning
We learn all through Life. Our Mid Life years have a different type of learning attached and this is what this post is about. I’ll get straight to the point (as usual)…
Love each moment…..and I mean it. There is not a finite amount left, leave no regrets
Ask many questions…..Yes, there are more to ask & there is always more learning. Learning keeps you young. To learn you need to ask, then you can experience and enjoy
Share your experiences…..it is difficult to fully appreciate your Life unless you share…..with lovers, with family, with friends…..sharing adds value
Imagine your bigger picture…..always work toward a bigger picture, a bigger goal…..this keeps the juices flowing & prevents staleness. Mid Life is about extracting maximum value from Life not sitting idle and looking on.
Care enough, in fact care more…..about you and others and what your Life holds for you and most importantly…..how you will live your Life…..it’s not a joke, it’s your Life
There’s nothing you can’t do…and there’s time in which to do it…..don’t stress, instead enjoy. Don’t say “it’s too late” or “I’m too old”…..that’s B.S Savour and value each day. Play the Game as it’s meant to be played…..with Purpose and you will find the time to do what you want to do.
Be good to yourselves
David
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Role Reversal…..Your opportunity to Rock!
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Hi there fellow Life Lovers. My creative mind has stepped in here so look out!
A different perspective for this post…….you get to do the writing.
I’d love to hear from each of you, one(1) question that you feel is a great means of self discovery….. a question that rocks your socks, so to speak and opens up possibities for you to explore your own personal growth.
Are you up for it? Yes?…….c’mon, let’s go, I and the blogging Universe will be eternally grateful to you…..and so will your readers.
- I will start off.…..”If Richard Branson can do it, what is really stopping me from imagining greater achievements, without any limitations?”
You can probably do better than that. Now it’s your turn to shine, show us your brightness in the comments section below…..
Note….Please leave link to your blog/site with your “question”, so that you receive due recognition from the blogging and wider Universe. With thanks.
Be good to yourselves
David
P.S If you need a Solution for anything that is holding you back in Life, ask me via email, for free!…david@davidstevenslifecoach.com.au
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- Fabulous “Virtual Coach” page here where ongoing support and life changing assistance is just a keystroke or two away. Why not sign up while you are there?
- Facebook page over there & “like” , if you like
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