Archive for March, 2009

Natural Limitations

I release the pressure to work outside of my natural limitations.

I am aware that I have natural limitations and I let go of the need to work above and beyond my capacity. I am happy to work at a pace that is natural for me. In doing so, I can accomplish more and reach greater success.

I am a unique person and I have a unique way of doing things. This fits nicely within my limitations. I embrace my beautiful creativity and let go of the pressure to work unnaturally.

Limitations are like boundaries. Being able to recognize my boundaries helps me release my stress and pressure so I can work efficiently, yet prudently. I am not weakened by my limitations. Instead, I am stronger because I am aware of these boundaries that I have to work within.

My boundaries may be different than someone else’s and that’s okay. Just as all people are different, all limitations are different. I can find peace by accepting my limitations without comparison.

Today I accept my natural limitations and trust in my abilities. I embrace my strengths and uniqueness and I will be a better me for it.

Questions of Reflection:

1.    Do I know what my natural limitations are?
2.    Have I accepted my limitations?
3.    Have I let go of the pressure to work beyond my natural limitations?

Release Distracting Thoughts

I release distracting thoughts from my mind.

In order to reach my full measure of productivity, I disallow distracting thoughts from my mind. Thoughts may come and go, but I choose to nurture only positive thoughts that help me be most productive. I simply allow distracting thoughts to pass through my mind, unattended.

I choose to fill my mind with positive thoughts. I have let go of the idea that life should be easy, so I view challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles. I do not feed passing thoughts that tell me I am unable to achieve my goals. Instead I focus my thoughts on finding ways to do the unimaginable, despite the circumstances or barriers.

I optimize my productivity by having a time for tending to each part of my life. If a thought pertains to something other than the task at hand, I simply let it go.

If I am truly concerned that I will forget something important, I can take a moment to write it down in an agenda, then I will immediately return my attention to the task at hand. By releasing these distracting thought, I can enhance my own productivity.

Questions of Reflection:

1.    Do I allow negative thoughts to grow by feeding them my attention?
2.    Do I view challenges as evidence of my own inadequacy? Or do I view them as stepping-stones to something better?
3.    Do I have a place to write down important thoughts so I can release them while I work?

I Reignite My Passions

I reignite my passions through self-reflection.

I take time each day to reflect. Reflecting helps me identify things that are important to me. The best way for me to reflect is to remove myself from the whirlwind that surrounds me. I look for a quiet place with a comfortable place to sit and I enjoy the beautiful sound of silence.

With my eyes closed, I draw up times when I felt pure joy. Allowing myself to go back to that time gives me inner peace. The pictures in my mind do not consist of possessions because my joy does not come from things I own.

What I see are the faces of my family and friends. I hear the laughter of children and I feel the gentleness of the ocean’s breeze. That’s when my passions erupt like a volcano.

It is essential that everything I do is driven by passion so I can live a fulfilling life. I cannot be led by greed or selfishness. I feel real happiness when I am aware of my passions and I pursue them.

I find myself going through the motions of a meaningless life when I do not reflect. I take on obligations just to have something to do. Even a worthy cause can become a burden if I am doing it for the wrong reasons.

Exercising reflection tones my soul’s muscles. My soul gains unnecessary weight from distractions and stress.  When I pause and search my heart, I can distinguish between those distractions and my true calling.

I am excited about what is to come.  My vision is focused on fulfilling my calling. I do my best when I am passionate and I am passionate when I pause for reflection.

Questions of Reflection:

1.    What are the things that bring me the most joy?
2.    Am I taking enough time to relax and reflect?
3.    What unnecessary weight am I carrying?