Consider, for a moment, the energy it takes you to move 2 steps forward. 1 step forward can take quite a lot of effort by itself but TWO whole steps forward -- wow, that's a lot.
Now think about how often you've felt like you've taken 2 steps forward and somehow stumbled 1 back? It happens a lot, mostly because we don't bring about change in our lives in a balanced way.
For example, you take 2 steps forward by getting a better-paid job but then you take 1 back by having to work longer hours and not having the time to enjoy your extra money.
Or maybe your new job is an extra hour's drive each way. Same result, less time for you!
Another example: You take 2 steps forward and buy the car of your dreams. For me, that's a Viper RT/10, 94 model. Then you take 1 step back by taking on another client and, once again, you have less time to enjoy the fruits of your efforts.
One last example: You give up chocolate on your mission to losing 10 kilos this year. You take 1 step back by binging once a week, "because you've been good."
This pattern makes it a LOT harder for you to move forward in your life and, finally, results in you going off-course. Most people give up because they can't see the results. After all, we've put in all this extra effort to go 2 steps forward, surely we should see some changes by now, right?
No, because you've only really taken 1 step forward. At least, only 1 step forward that counts.
So how do you fix that? Well, re-assess you life once in a while and change things in 2s.
If you're getting a new job that will give you more money and less time, find a way to free up some time elsewhere!
If you're getting a fancy new car but you can't afford it without earning more, raise your prices!
If you're cutting chocolate out of your diet, it's so easy to binge unless you replace it with something healthy, so go out and get some sugarless chocolate, or rice cakes or something delicious that you can eat when you feel nibbly.
Hey, I'm no health-expert but I'm hoping that you understand what I'm getting at. Bring the Yin-Yang back into your life and you'll feel more balanced, healthy and wealthy!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Going with Your Flow
When life looks like it couldn't be going worse... BEWARE because it's probably an introduction for the best time of your life!
People make plans. Usually with the hope that those plans will bring them what they want. Generally -- money, joy & love.
What people don't do is realise that we are greater than our plans and if we let our souls lead the way, we'll quickly arrive at money, joy & love but seldom in the same way that we'd thought we would.
That's why The bible tells you to have blind faith. That's why The Secret tells you to "believe and you will receive."
The problem is when you find things not going according to plan so you feel an overwhelming (stupid) urge to fight the process and go against the nature of your soul.
THAT's when it hurts.
So if you feel like nothing's going right, take a break because the truth is that everything is going as planned -- except you.
And once you get past your plans not "working out", you'll quickly find yourself doing something you never imagined possible and having the absolute most thrilling experience of your life.
That's what your soul does. It finds you cool things to experience and then shoves them in your face. Fight that at your own silly peril :P
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an appointment with a great life!
People make plans. Usually with the hope that those plans will bring them what they want. Generally -- money, joy & love.
What people don't do is realise that we are greater than our plans and if we let our souls lead the way, we'll quickly arrive at money, joy & love but seldom in the same way that we'd thought we would.
That's why The bible tells you to have blind faith. That's why The Secret tells you to "believe and you will receive."
The problem is when you find things not going according to plan so you feel an overwhelming (stupid) urge to fight the process and go against the nature of your soul.
THAT's when it hurts.
So if you feel like nothing's going right, take a break because the truth is that everything is going as planned -- except you.
And once you get past your plans not "working out", you'll quickly find yourself doing something you never imagined possible and having the absolute most thrilling experience of your life.
That's what your soul does. It finds you cool things to experience and then shoves them in your face. Fight that at your own silly peril :P
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an appointment with a great life!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Today is the Result of Yesterday
Having a difficult day?
Got more work than you think you can handle?
Got less money than you think you need?
Here's a profound lesson that will help you start changing your life for the better...
"Accept Today's Circumstances as a Result of Yesterdays Actions and Move On."
-me :)
What does it mean?
It means that, instead of complaining about your current situation, accept it as a result of what you did yesterday (your past actions) and move on creating a better tomorrow.
If you can focus your thoughts on creating a better tomorrow and letting go of yesterday, you'll notice huge changes in your life.
The reason this works is simple -- people reject the life they've created for themselves which only makes it more difficult to change it because you cannot improve on something that you've convinced yourself doesn't exist.
So accept what you have right now as a result of choices you've made and things you've done and, when you're done accepting it, resolve to make tomorrow a wealthier, healthier day full of the things that you DO want.
Got more work than you think you can handle?
Got less money than you think you need?
Here's a profound lesson that will help you start changing your life for the better...
"Accept Today's Circumstances as a Result of Yesterdays Actions and Move On."
-me :)
What does it mean?
It means that, instead of complaining about your current situation, accept it as a result of what you did yesterday (your past actions) and move on creating a better tomorrow.
If you can focus your thoughts on creating a better tomorrow and letting go of yesterday, you'll notice huge changes in your life.
The reason this works is simple -- people reject the life they've created for themselves which only makes it more difficult to change it because you cannot improve on something that you've convinced yourself doesn't exist.
So accept what you have right now as a result of choices you've made and things you've done and, when you're done accepting it, resolve to make tomorrow a wealthier, healthier day full of the things that you DO want.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
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Tuesday, April 03, 2007
You Know You're Portuguese When...
I don't know who to credit with writing this but it is absolutely brilliant! I can relate to almost every point here :)
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Your mother or grandmother has Maria in her name.
You have a rooster napkin holder.
Your father or grandfather is called Manuel, Jose, Antonio,
You have crocheted doilies on your kitchen counters, dining room, living room, bedroom--on all your tables.
You decorate your walls with plates.
Your house is a mini church with just as many statues of saints and Jesus as your church itself.
You're 25 and still living with your parents. (Extra points if you're married and living with your spouse in your parent's house)
You warn other drivers of police on the highway by flashing your lights, even though one of the drivers might have just robbed a bank.
You baptize your child and send him to catechism even though you might never go to church except for weddings and funerals.
You think all university graduates should be called "Doctor" and like to be called so if you are one of the chosen few who have managed to finish college.
You park on the sidewalk when necessary, even asking the person standing there to please move away.
You have a mobile phone and spend a small fortune on it, but think twice about going to the dentist.
You have a mother or grandmother who wears black.
You spend your holidays in Spain instead of in Portugal because it is cheaper.
If you are a woman, you have been to see a "curandeiro" (healer) or have had your fortune told.
You insist you wouldn't be caught dead buying Spanish olive oil even though most of the olive oil consumed in Portugal comes from Spain.
You laugh at jokes about the Alentejanos but get angry to know that the same jokes are told in Brazil about the Portuguese.
You think that you can catch a cold with a draft or by sitting in the spring sun. Cold drinks are also thought to bring on the dreadful "gripe". And don't let anyone have a shower after eating as something terrible could happen to them.
You get a letter from your doctor saying you can't work because of an "unspecified, ongoing medical condition" and then go on a two-week holiday.
Your child's teacher misses two weeks (because of a letter from his or her doctor) and you don't complain because you also will use the same doctor when you have to miss two weeks from your work.
If you are from Porto you don't like people from Lisbon and call them Moors. The reverse is also true but they don't call you a nice word like "Moor".
You think Brazilians speak incorrect Portuguese and will not read a book written in Brazilian Portuguese.
The last major military victory you can remember your country having was the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385.
You say that the Portuguese, unlike the Spanish, are good at learning foreign languages.
Your parents own like 9 houses in Portugal but complain about the lack of money in the States.
Going to Portugal involves buying gifts for all 500 members of your family
You go crazy for the World Cup
You refer to Portugal as "O Continent"
You've walked in "as paradas" longer than you can remember
You have grape vines in your backyard
You earned over $10,000 for your first communion.
To hell with the Turkey and Roast Beef! X-mas dinner was bacalhau au braz, baby!
A barbeque does not consist of burgers on the grill... Hello! Can you say sardinhas?
You've had your license for a month, but your $20,000 car has been "hooked up" for a year. I'm talking rims, tints, a system...
A wooden spoon equals discipline, or if you ever had to duck so you wouldn't get hit with flying shoes.
Your parents anticipate that you'll marry your first long-term boyfriend/girlfriend.
When you hear the word "Sagres" you think Beer, not historical marine school.
Nothing beats a buttered papo-seco.
Your 15 year old brother is allowed to have two girls sleep over, but your 19 year old sister can't go out past 7pm.
You think that 2am is too early to go to bed and that 11am is to early to get out of bed.
Your grandmother tells you look sick because you are too thin.
Your parents make you eat 3 servings of dinner at each sitting otherwise they think you don't like the cooking.
You're proud to be Portuguese - and you pass these jokes on to all your Portuguese friends!
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Your mother or grandmother has Maria in her name.
You have a rooster napkin holder.
Your father or grandfather is called Manuel, Jose, Antonio,
You have crocheted doilies on your kitchen counters, dining room, living room, bedroom--on all your tables.
You decorate your walls with plates.
Your house is a mini church with just as many statues of saints and Jesus as your church itself.
You're 25 and still living with your parents. (Extra points if you're married and living with your spouse in your parent's house)
You warn other drivers of police on the highway by flashing your lights, even though one of the drivers might have just robbed a bank.
You baptize your child and send him to catechism even though you might never go to church except for weddings and funerals.
You think all university graduates should be called "Doctor" and like to be called so if you are one of the chosen few who have managed to finish college.
You park on the sidewalk when necessary, even asking the person standing there to please move away.
You have a mobile phone and spend a small fortune on it, but think twice about going to the dentist.
You have a mother or grandmother who wears black.
You spend your holidays in Spain instead of in Portugal because it is cheaper.
If you are a woman, you have been to see a "curandeiro" (healer) or have had your fortune told.
You insist you wouldn't be caught dead buying Spanish olive oil even though most of the olive oil consumed in Portugal comes from Spain.
You laugh at jokes about the Alentejanos but get angry to know that the same jokes are told in Brazil about the Portuguese.
You think that you can catch a cold with a draft or by sitting in the spring sun. Cold drinks are also thought to bring on the dreadful "gripe". And don't let anyone have a shower after eating as something terrible could happen to them.
You get a letter from your doctor saying you can't work because of an "unspecified, ongoing medical condition" and then go on a two-week holiday.
Your child's teacher misses two weeks (because of a letter from his or her doctor) and you don't complain because you also will use the same doctor when you have to miss two weeks from your work.
If you are from Porto you don't like people from Lisbon and call them Moors. The reverse is also true but they don't call you a nice word like "Moor".
You think Brazilians speak incorrect Portuguese and will not read a book written in Brazilian Portuguese.
The last major military victory you can remember your country having was the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385.
You say that the Portuguese, unlike the Spanish, are good at learning foreign languages.
Your parents own like 9 houses in Portugal but complain about the lack of money in the States.
Going to Portugal involves buying gifts for all 500 members of your family
You go crazy for the World Cup
You refer to Portugal as "O Continent"
You've walked in "as paradas" longer than you can remember
You have grape vines in your backyard
You earned over $10,000 for your first communion.
To hell with the Turkey and Roast Beef! X-mas dinner was bacalhau au braz, baby!
A barbeque does not consist of burgers on the grill... Hello! Can you say sardinhas?
You've had your license for a month, but your $20,000 car has been "hooked up" for a year. I'm talking rims, tints, a system...
A wooden spoon equals discipline, or if you ever had to duck so you wouldn't get hit with flying shoes.
Your parents anticipate that you'll marry your first long-term boyfriend/girlfriend.
When you hear the word "Sagres" you think Beer, not historical marine school.
Nothing beats a buttered papo-seco.
Your 15 year old brother is allowed to have two girls sleep over, but your 19 year old sister can't go out past 7pm.
You think that 2am is too early to go to bed and that 11am is to early to get out of bed.
Your grandmother tells you look sick because you are too thin.
Your parents make you eat 3 servings of dinner at each sitting otherwise they think you don't like the cooking.
You're proud to be Portuguese - and you pass these jokes on to all your Portuguese friends!
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