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Defy the Box radio kicked off Tuesday night with a bang! Boy was it fun. We had 30 people logged into the call/show.It was fun to interact with everyone and answer the questions as they came rolling in. Lots of people shared and added to the conversation. It was wonderful to have Pappillon along for the ride as co-host.

Listen in and tell me what you think!

( the next Episode is April 28th at 9 PM EST… Come join in!)

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Apr
08

Breaking Free On Career Momentum Radio

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I did this cool radio interview this evening. I love doing things like this.

Listen here: Breaking free on Career Momentum Radio


How to Avoid the Trap of the “Pre-Packaged Life”

Does this sound like you?

Works leaves you drained, demoralized and exhausted from hiding who you really are. As a result, you feel too exhausted to spend time on what really matters to you so you numb out most nights with TV, drinks, or whatever else that distracts you from thinking about the daily stuff that feels yucky. You don’t have to live this way.

Join me and my guest, Leah Shapiro (www.defythebox.com) and discover a bold, new way of living that gives you freedom, authenticity and great money. We’ll be on Career Momentum Radio Wed, 8 April, from 6:30 – 7 PM (ET), 3:30 PM (PT). Don’t miss this interesting and valuable discussion! For more information, see
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So far in the  Vision series, I have discussed what a vision for your life is, the benefits of it, and how to go about creating one. Next up is some ideas around staying connected to your vision.

I guess the first question is: Why do you want to stay connected to your vision?

The answer is: staying connected to your vision keeps you focused on your desired outcome,

And the more you revisit your vision and tap into how it makes you feel to think about having it, the more you are amplifying the vibration behind it. Since energy flows where attention goes, it makes sense to pay attention to your vision.

So what do I mean b y paying attention to it?

Create something the represents what you want to experience in your life. There are many ways to do this.

One way is to write out all the things you want to have in your life and how it will make you feel to have them. For example, if you want a beach house, describe in detail why you want it and how it will make you feel. For example, perhaps you desire a beach house because you love the way it feels to sit out on the porch first thing in the morning drinking coffee while you listen to the waves crashing on the shore. You like the feel of the sun on your face and the breeze washing over you. You enjoy walking along the shore and the way the water feels on your feet. Living close to the water makes you feel grounded and peaceful. Write all this down and put it in a place that is easily accessible.

Another way to do this is to create a dream map or vision board. Gather images that represent what you want to experience in your life. You can cut them out of magazines, find them online, or use your own photographs. I like to take these images to make a big collage. I typically will put a picture of myself in the center, and surround it with everything I want to experience. You can also tack the images up on a bulletin board. Do whatever feels right to you. It is your vision after all!

Some people connect to a particular piece of music or a song that represents what they desire. You could make your own special manifestation mix that taps you into what you want your life to be when you listen to it.

There is also some software you can buy to create an online or video version of your vision. In incorporates all these different pieces into one movie, or slide show that you can watch.

Once you have created your vision and made a representation of it, take five to ten minutes every day to connect to the feeling of it. Allow yourself to imagine that you are experiencing what it is that you desire. Allow yourself to bask in the feeling of living it. By doing this, you are amplifying the energy of your desire. The more you focus on it, and get into the feeling of it, the stronger the vibration of it grows within you. You will begin attracting more thoughts and experiences of similar vibration. Notice where you are already experiencing the components of your vision. Going back to the beach house example, notice where you already feel the warmth of the sunshine on your face and the breeze washing over you. Notice when you feel peaceful and centered. Appreciate when someone invites you to visit them in their beach house.

I will caution you against one thing. Pay attention to what you are focusing on concerning the timing of the manifestation of your vision. Some people create a vision and a representation of it, and then they spend their time noticing where it has not shown up yet. They focus on the lack of it rather than focusing on the places it is manifesting. If you look at your vision board and focus your attention and energy on noticing what is missing and feeling the lack of it, then you are amplifying the feeling of lack. What you will get are more opportunities to experience the feeling of lack. Try allowing yourself to be in a place of knowing that you will receive everything that you desire. All you need to do is let the Universe know what you are looking for.

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Feb
02

How to Create a Vison For Your Life

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The process of creating your Vision for your Life is simple: Imagine all the fun, exciting, good feeling stuff you want in every aspect of your life. You can do it for your life as a whole, and/or break it down and create a separate vision for each part. For example:  My basic vision for my life is to have lots of freedom to do what I like; to travel and explore; to have money freely flowing to me in such an easy manner  that it is effortless; be surrounded by interesting, vibrant, fun people; be madly in love with myself and my partner, and live in a beautiful, peaceful home that I can entertain lots of guests in.
Next I might break down each part of my life and create a vision specifically for that part. For example:  My vision for money: Money flows easily to me. I always have enough to do anything that I may fancy. Money is never an issue. I gratefully pay my bills and appreciate the prosperity and abundance that is my life. I am able to provide for myself and my family, and generously share my abundance with my friends.  Money comes from unexpected sources. It is not my job to figure out where it is going to flow from, I gratefully accept it.
My job is to connect with this vision and imagine myself living it as often as possible. The more I can get into the feeling of my vision the better. I imagine how great it is to see something I want and buy it without a thought or concern, to plan that amazing trip to Mexico that I am going on, and what it feels like to have a constant stream of money flowing to me. The more I focus my attention on these things; I begin to see where they are happening in my life. The more I amplify the energy the more I begin to experience it, and see the manifestation of my vision in my life.
There are a few things to be aware of when you are creating your vision. The first is to ask yourself if you are creating your vision from the perspective of being a historian of your life or from the perspective of being the creator of your life. The historian creates a vision from the perspective of what you have already lived. You tell the story of what you life has been, rather than what you want it to be. When you are creating a vision from this place, you could be unintentionally limiting yourself.
If you come from the perspective of the creator of your life, you are more likely to create a vision based on what you want to experience. You are tapping into what you desire for your life, what you want to experience, and what has yet to become. I am not saying that you should not base you vision on the things in your life you want more of, but rather add in stuff that is far beyond what you have already experienced. Dream big!
I will throw out the idea that it is important to be aware that on a day to day basis, we limit our lives and what we think is possible  due the our Pre-packaged beliefs. These are stories we tell ourselves over and over about how the world works and what is possible for us. They are handed to you by your family, culture and environment. Pre-packaged beliefs create the box that we live our lives from.  Stepping outside your box and shaking things up a bit is extremely helpful when creating an outrageous vision for your life. It helps to shift your perspective and expose you to new ideas and possibilities.  An easy way to step outside your box is to do something that you have never done before. It can be as simple as going to a different coffee shop that you usually do or taking a class about something new to you with people you have never met.  Expose yourself to new ideas and new people.  I like to take a trip somewhere warm, relax on the beach, explore another culture, and connect with myself. Unplugging from my usual day to day activities allows my mind and spirit to reset and expand.( This is the trip I am going on in March. Check it out and join me if you like)

What are some ways that you might step outside your box and connect to your outrageous vision for your life?

In my next post, I will share some ideas around staying connected to your vision.

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Creating a vision is an essential step in manifesting a fabulous and meaningful life. It is the process of   connecting to the things you want in life. How you want your life to look and to feel. You can have a vision for every aspect of your life, such as relationships, work, home, financial, and health. It is a conscious act of choosing what would feel good to you.
A vision also gives you a positive place to aim yourself at as you move through your life. I think that many people are wondering aimlessly, going from one thing to the next, following a path that was laid out by other people, or what they think they are supposed to do. What brings success to one person does not necessarily work for another, and more importantly, it may not feel good to you.
A vision is a means of telling the universe what you want to experience. It is all about what you want more of. To me, this is one of the biggest problems facing most people. They do not spend time focusing their energy on what they want to have in life. Much of their time is spent focusing on what they do not want, and they continue to get more of that. What you focus on expands into your reality, so it best serves you to shift your attention to the things that feel good, are working for you and you say “YES I want more of that” to. This seems to be the opposite of what a majority of people do.
A vision draws you towards it. When you think of it you can tune into how good it feels. Doing so amplifies the energy of your desire and sends a clear message to the Universe, saying more of this pleases, and the Universe always gives you what you energetically ask for.
I find that creating a vision is extremely helpful when you are feeling stuck and are not sure what the next steps are for you. Taking some time to relax and think about what you want to experience is a powerful thing. It gives you a new direction to head in. Once you are clear on what you want it is surprising how easily things begin to open up and flow.
I wonder what your vision for your life is?  Do you even have one?

Next I will talk about HOW to create your Vision for your Life and how to amplify it and stay connected

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