How do you get what you want in life? You live with authority. You make every action count. You chase your bliss until you find it. It’s not always easy living with authority in a world where many are timid and weak, but when you live with conviction everything seems to fall into place.

When you remind yourself that everyone has fears and a bucket load of insecurities, it’s easier to blaze a path for yourself and create the world that you desire. Feeling weak and insecure shouldn’t stop you from expressing who you really are.

The following are some simple yet particularly powerful words to live by.

Ask For What You Want:

Sounds simple, but how many times do you really ask for what you want on a daily basis? Many times we sacrifice our wants to be seen as a hero in the real world when in reality it does nothing of the sort. If you want something ask for it. Obviously, there’s a fine line between being obnoxious and letting your desires be known, but there’s no reason you can’t let people know what it is that you want.

I’ve been a people pleaser for much of my life so I’ve sometimes struggled with letting people know what I want. What if I’m seen as selfish?  It’s OK… my wants aren’t that big of a deal etc. At an individual level there seems like nothing wrong with that but if you’re not careful it continues to balloon until you’re a doormat that everyone stomps on.

If you want to see some extra effort in a relationship speak up. If you feel you deserve a raise, let your boss know. Not everyone is attuned to reading minds, so the longer you keep quiet the less likely the chance of you being completely satisfied.

Often times we are afraid that people will say no, but all too conveniently forget that if we never ask the default answer is no.

Bottom Line: Want something? Ask for it.

Make Mistakes With Conviction

When you walk a path of greatness it’s only a matter of time before you screw up. Accept your shortcomings, apologize if in the rare case it’s necessary, and move on. I’m serious. Do it.

I’m certainly for making amends when they are due, but a fair amount of people over extend their apology because they actually had the guts to take a risk. Don’t be one of those people.

Stop feeling sorry for being human. Stop thinking you’re the only one who’s ever made a fool of themselves. Be real with your limitations but don’t let them define you.

One of the best ways to be stuck in rut for what seems like eternity is to continue to apologize for a mistake you made years ago. Again, I’m not suggesting you don’t own up to your actions, but there’s a point when you must turn the page.

Bottom Line: By owning your mistakes with conviction you ensure that they don’t own you. If you’re not making mistakes you’re not trying hard enough.

Give Give Give:

Good news. You can be a selfish bastard and still make the world a better place. How you might ask? By giving freely.

Paying it forward is one of the most powerful social phenomena today, and you can’t argue with the results.

Don’t know how?

Start with: Anything I can help with? You look like you need to talk.. what’s on your mind? You OK?

Just be friendly! Go the extra mile.

When you help people without the expectation of getting anything in return it’s only a matter of the time before the karmic universe returns the favor. Maybe it takes some time for the goodwill to be returned, but it always is trust me.

Ever heard of boom boom cards? If not, you have now. This crazy cool idea, which I wish I thought of myself, involves a deck of trading cards with amazing life changing ideas on each one. Sometimes it’s as simple as ” give a stranger a hug” other times it involves ” forgiving yourself.” After you complete the random act of kindness, you give the card to the person with they hope that they will continue moving forward. I used a deck in high school and it was amazing to see the difference the cards made.

Giving freely not only makes you feel better but raises the vibration of all of those you touch.

Bottom Line: You know what to do.

Own Your Crafts:

What are you good at? Let it be known. Don’t mistake this with being cocky but at the same time don’t hide behind your greatness just because it makes you uncomfortable.

I myself have struggled with this, especially in some social situations, because I’m a relatively laid back guy. For example, I rarely talk about my blog, or readership with a person until I really get to know them.

Part of me feels awkward about sharing my personal development journey with my peers especially because I’m just as fault worthy as them. There’s a notion that just because I share my journey on blog that I have everything figured out myself which obviously isn’t the case.

There is there’s nothing to be ashamed about if you’re following your passion or if you’re exceptional at your craft. Embrace it. Go all in. Continue to find tune your world everyday.

If you’ve read Malcom Gladwell’s Outliers, you know that being extraordinary takes a lot of hard work. Reward yourself for your efforts.

Bottom Line: Stop selling yourself short. Embrace the gifts you’ve both earned and toned. There’s nothing to be ashamed of.

Have A Purpose Behind What You Do:

One of my favorite quotes is, “A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.” This can relate to actions as well. If you live with authority you don’t waste your time taking action for the sake of action.

You choose your activities based on what makes the most sense at the time. If you find yourself wandering for a prolonged period of time, take a look back at where you’re aiming, and return back to your chosen path.

Take a moment each day to consciously pay attention to your actions. Are they benefiting you? Or are they inspired by fluff?

If you’re driven by a deep purpose you’re much more likely to succeed then if you’re aiming blindly for the home run. Having a purpose won’t guarantee your success but it sure as hell increases your chances.

Are you living with authority? Or are you waiting for the starts to align? While you wait, paths of greatness are being paved.

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You have to stand out. You have to be remarkable. We hear something along those lines every day. The consequences? Nothing short of disastrous.

I’m all for being the best you can be, but that extra pressure to be perfect often hits us where it hurts. And I hate being hit.

Perceptions distorted, we compare ourselves to others. Suddenly we aren’t qualified enough. Soon we no longer know enough. Then we find ourselves writing and talking about things we could careless about; worse topics we know nothing of.

I’ve been there, and I know how it shitty it feels. It’s not right yet that’s unfortunately how many operate.

We all have holes. We all have dents in our armor. No hero is invulnerable. So please stop pretending.

The problem doesn’t lie in not knowing enough or being enough. The problem starts with thinking perfection is valuable. Remarkable has nothing to do with perfection, it has to do with letting your shields down. It has to do with creating beauty even when you’re scared.

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We want it all. We want to be the best. We want to be both financially and emotionally independent.  But very few are willing to go the distance. Very few are willing put in the work. That has to change.

The cycle of life doesn’t always land on rosy. And more often than you think, it rains.

We fall. We fail. We doubt. We suffer. But your dreams are always at the end of the road.

Decide now what it is that you want. And make a commitment to chase it all costs.

You’ll meet sacrifice, pain, and shades of misery. That’s a given. But the length of your meetings are entirely up to you.

With every success comes a night of unheard tears.

How far are you willing to go?

Show me your scars and I’ll show you your success.

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Being completely honest, I’ve been feeling a bit out of it lately, both personally, and professionally. And I’m not entirely sure why.

Perhaps washing cars for 45 hours a week has taken it’s toll on me. Or maybe my terrible habit of being my toughest critic has dampened my ability to create. Regardless, I know something has to change. I realize this is just a small bump in the road in grand scheme of things, but I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t been struggle.

Today I’m kicking off a 30 day trial in which I start my morning off with 3 handwritten pages every morning: stream of consciousness fashion. Whatever comes to my mind, I write down. There’s no pausing to think, no going back to edit. Whatever I’m inspired to write I put down.

I picked up this concept from the book The Artists Way, and have a friend who swears by the magic of the pages. Naturally my curiosity was sparked.

The idea is that when you put your thoughts on paper before your day starts you’re then able to focus on what matters. Instead of having your mind run wild, all your worries and are released into the world. Having done the pages a few times, I noticed much of what I wrote was fear speaking, yet as I continued to write the fear began to shrink. I also had a few sessions in which a brillant idea began forming right in the middle of the session. So it will be interesting to see the results over 30 days straight.

According to the guidelines in the book, you’re forbidden from looking at what you’ve written down for at least a few weeks. Some fellow morning pagers even go as far to recommend you rip the pages up after you finish. As of right now I don’t intend to share any of what I write, but I suspect you’ll see my creativity pick up in my writing as natural side affect.

I’m very excited to see how this 30 day trial turns out. Lets hope it leads me out of this rut.

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I’m very happy to announce that my  friend Diggy from Upgrade Reality has recently launched his first e-book, which suspiciously carries the name of his blog. Before I get into what the book has to offer let me first start off by saying how proud I am of Diggy. Having known Diggy for nearly two years now, it has been amazing to see the progress he’s made creating a name for himself in the online world. Having both started out around the same time he’s certainly kept me motivated to be at my best.

I’ll be the first to admit, when I first stumbled upon Diggy’s blog, I mistaken wrote him off as being just an average blogger. Over time however, I slowly grew to know him for the amazing person he is.  Now, Diggy  is not only a person I have tremendous respect for, but also someone I know I can talk to if I’m ever feeling stuck.

Having been into the whole “personal development” scene for close to three years now, I’ve read  dozens of books on personal growth. Some of the books I read changed my life forever, while others were simply a waste of my time. Unfortunately many fell into the latter category. Upgrade Reality is one of those books that created quite a shift for me simply for the inspiration alone.

Being completely honest, I had already been exposed to much of the content in Upgrade Reality. That being said, I was still able to take away a ton from it, because of the story behind the words. I have no doubt that regardless of where you are in life you will be able to take away at least a handful of gems from the book.

From the moment you begin reading, you can tell how passionate Diggy is about wanting to change the world. And that feeling inspires you to do the same. There’s something about the energy behind his words that pumps you up and makes you want to be the best you can be. Sure, his grammar may not be the greatest in the world,  and there may be one to many cliches, but the message can be felt where it counts.

What I like about the book is that Diggy shares what’s truth for him. He doesn’t pretend like he knows everything or has all the answers. Instead he guides you in discovering your path for yourself. Diggy makes clear up front that in order to be successful in any area of your life you have to put in the work, something many personal development related books don’t always emphasize.

I especially like how he shares his personal struggles and how he overcame them. So often we forget that life isn’t always going to go our way. Yet we always have the choice on how we choose to react.

I could honestly go on for ages about the topics he’s covered in the book but you may as well go check it out for yourself.

If you’re looking for a nice kick in your rear end to step up your game, Upgrade Reality just might be exactly what you need. So pick up a copy today.

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As with my good friend Diggy from Upgrade Reality, I too was recently challenged by Dragos Roua to complete the seven links challenge. I normally don’t partake in such things, but I thought the questions were especially relevant, especially for those who are new to my blog.

Without further a due:

1. Your First Post

Ah.. looking back at my first post brings back memories. My  first post  Ten Simple Ways To Stay Fit was published on October 11th 2008. I honestly can’t believe that so much time has gone by. It’s really amazing to see the progress I’ve made as I would have never imagined I would be where I am at today.

2. A Post You Enjoyed Writing The Most

My favorite post written here at A Boundless World has to be Why Our Current Education System is Failing. To this day I still remember how inspired I was when I sat down to write it and how it was like my hands had a mind of its own. The inspiration was apparently felt as it was also my most popular post to date. Though wrote Small Movements Matter on PluginID it remains my favorite creative work by far.

3. A Post Which Has Great Discussion

The post that generated the most discussion, just so happens to be one of my favorite posts ever as well. Within hours of posting it, Why Our Current Education System is failing was re-tweeted several dozen times, and this was long before my blog was well known. The post garnered nearly 100 comments many of which were equivalent to the size of medium length essay. It was quickly obvious many people shared strong opinions of the subject, and the debate lasted for quite a while. While not everyone agreed it got a great conversation going and I can say it was one post I was particularly proud of.

4. A Post That You Wish You’d Written

I can’t think of a single post off the top of my head (there’s so many great out there), but one of my all times favorites was written by Glen Allsop.  His 21 one Lessons I Learned After 21 Years Alive, really resonated with me. Obviously I would only be qualifed to write 18 lessons but it would be a fun write up to say the least. But when it comes to posts I wish I’d wrote, my only regrets are when I think an idea is not good enough only to see something similar pop up a few days later. I need to follow my gut a bit more .

5 .A Post With A Title You’re Proud Of

This is a bit of weird question, as I don’t think titles mean much aside from attracting eyes, but my favorite title is Small Movements Matter. It may not be catchy like a 101 ways to live a better life list post, but it does contain a powerful meaning in a mere 3 words.

6. A Post That You Wish More People Had Read

The simple answer would be to say all of them… but that would be cheating The post I wrote that I wish more people would have read would have to be: How To Forgive Anyone… While it wasn’t my best post I think the message is something more people need to be reminded of. It’s so easy to carry grudges throughout your life but that only prevents you from experiencing bliss. I would have also liked for more people to have read my poem: Is that all you have to give? A short but powerful message.

7. Your Most Visited Post Ever

I realize this may be overkill but my most visited post ever was Why Our Current Education System is Failing. It really hit a nerve with some!

I hope that these seven questions give you a better insight of not only who I am but what this blog is about as well.

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In an ideal world every special connection we create would last forever. Our best friend from third grade? Friends for life. Our first roommate? Always just a call away. First true love? A place where love never dies.

As much as I would enjoy for that to be the case, that’s simply not how our dynamic human relationships work.

Having moved around quite a bit in my young life, I’ve had the privilege of making friends, of varying connections, from all over the world. Some have been deeper in nature, and others less intimate, but each have affected me to varying degrees.

I’m certainly not the first person to say this, but our relationships no matter how stable they appear, are anything but. You may think that nothing changes, but with each day you experience a tremendous amount of growth. Thus it’s only natural to expect your views to change as well.

Many of us have a habit of looking at our relationships from a perspective of the past; that is we cling to what our connection used to be. That’s not a bad thing per se, but often times it ends up causing more harm that good.

One of the hardest things regarding relationships, for me that is, is seeing old relationships crumble. I’ve had a great deal of experience of out growing relationships but I’d be lying if I said it was easy to deal with.

The truth is, it’s difficult to let go of a connection we’ve come accustomed to. It’s difficult to say goodbye to someone who helped mold you into the person you currently are. Having recently seen some of my own relationships dwindle, I can certainly relate. It may be weird to think how things can change in what appears to be an instant, but that doesn’t change the fact that they do.

Too often we get caught up in the wonders of the past and forget to realize the same wonders are available to us right now. It’s taken me a while to completely grasp this concept, but as the saying goes “with every closed door a window opens.” So don’t forget to look around. If you’re too busy trying to open a locked door you miss the beauty right out side the pane glass window.

One thing I see many people do, and I’m often guilty of myself, is that when a relationship changes, we tend to blame ourselves.

When out growing a certain relationship it’s important to stay positive about the experience. You can bitch and whine all you want but that won’t change the outcome of the situation. If a relationship you once had is currently incompatible it’s OK to let go.

It’s far too easy to blame others for the results of growing. Don’t walk that path.

“He’s changed so much.”
“She’s not the person I used to know.”
“If only they hadn’t joined that crowd.”

These assumptions are often irrational when looking from a birds point of view. Is it possible that everyone involved changed?

You can fret all you want about why things shouldn’t have changed. You can cling to past moments that will never again be shared. Or you can accept the fact that people, relationships, grow a part.

I’ll be the first to admit it isn’t always effortless accepting that fact. I know because I’ve have to come to grip with my own reality on several occasions, but wallowing in what was only prevents you from experiencing what is.

If you try to force a relationship to fit the bill of what it used to be you’re changing the relationship entirely, which only moves you further from your original intent.

Relationships and force are not compatible.

If you and your current lover out grow each other don’t pretend like you’re living 10 years ago. Accept the new arrangement and salvage what you can. If you and your life long best friend no longer get along don’t pretend like you do.

I’ve tried to force things into the way it used to be, and without fail it’s always ended in disaster. Instead of trying to remold your current situation realize that with growth comes shedding. I’m not suggesting you not fight for a connection you deem worthy, but at least have the courage to let go when your new path is increasingly clear. It’s only natural for your interests and hobbies to change and so to will your social circle, don’t reject the inevitable.

One of the worst things you can do, is prolong a relationship just for the sake of comfort. Not only does that prevent you from making new and perhaps richer connections, it’s also no fun for the people involved. I know letting go can be difficult,  but the more you learn to accept that letting go is a part of life, the better you become at dealing with the emotions associated in doing so.

While you are responsible for your own reality, don’t beat yourself over losing a particular connection. Life would be boring if you had the same dozen relationships all throughout your life. Only by moving on and initiating new contacts can you call upon the excitement you seek.

When you view your connections from an empowering new perspective you’re often able to dive deeper than you originally thought. Each relationship you have regardless of length is of great benefit to you, but no relationship is infallible.

Of course Joe has changed. Of course Hannah is no longer her 10 year old self. But neither are you the same person you once were.

Are your relationships as they should be? Or are have you having trouble accepting what is?

To out grow gracefully you must first accept what is. Only then will your world begin to move.

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At the time of this writing, I’m sitting 10,000 feet in the sky heading home from a week long trip to California. I hadn’t planned to write an article on the plane but I’ve been so impressed with Southwest airlines I couldn’t resist.

If you live in the United States, chances are you’ve heard of, if not have flown Southwest airlines. They are known throughout the US as a reliable and fairly cheap airline provider, a perfect fit for a college student like myself. Rest assured even if you’ve yet to hear of them, or live outside the US, you’ll still be able to take away a few key points from this post.

Having flown hundreds of times on dozens of airlines, I’ve come to understand which airline companies “get it” and which don’t, and unfortunately in the US it’s frequently  the latter. Today I will be sharing  what makes Southwest airlines the best US airline in my opinion and what you can learn from them to make your own business flourish.

Cultivate Happiness:

One of the reasons I try to fly Southwest as much as possible, is because I find the people working there to be amazingly happy. I can tell that most employees  don’t just work at Southwest, they  actually WANT to work there. For an airline this is fairly rare. I can’t tell you how many times I see employees of other airlines not give a damn whether or not their customers are happy. With Southwest I always feel like my satisfaction is their number one priority.

Zappos, the popular shoe company, has been getting a lot of press lately because they do a great job with their customer service department and it obviously  boosts their sales.  How does Southwest cultivate happiness?  Right now the entire plane is being lead by the stewardess in a dance to celebrate the 4th of July.

Whether you work for yourself or with others it’s important to just do work but actually love the work. Make happiness a priority. At Southwest they know how to cultivate happiness and they have a very happy customer as a result.

Know Your Customer:

One of the things I like about how Southwest runs is that they know their customer. They know that many people are just looking to get from point A to point B at a relatively low price point. If you’re looking to be coddled throughout your entire flight with fancy feet rests and outrageously expensive 5 course meals Southwest is not your airline.

Southwest could easily attempt to cater to the higher end customers of the flying world but in the process they would alienate those who enjoy their cheap fairs and simple flight routes.

There’s an old saying I’ve sure you’ve heard that says if you try to please everyone you’ll please no one. Great advice but do you listen?

If you blog for example, it’s important that you know your audience and don’t waste  time trying to please those who have no business buying your product or service. Reminding yourself that you control who you sell to is very important. It’s OK to push your limits every now and again to explore who will buy what, but remember to stick to your fan base because that is where the action is at.

It’s OK to let people walk. It’s OK if what you offer doesn’t suite everyone because quite frankly it shouldn’t. Focus on  your following and watch the results roll in. Know your customer like you know yourself, it works.

Cut Back The Non Essentials:

As I just mentioned, because Southwest knows their customers they are able to cut back on the “norms” of  other airlines. For example Southwest doesn’t serve expensive microwaved meals. Instead they say ” you can do without.” Sure not having a meal on a 4 hour flight may be inconvenient at times,  but that problem can be easily solved by bringing your own food onto the plane while keeping cash in your pocket.

Southwest also doesn’t do business class, which allows for them to keep their rates low while pleasing those who would never even consider flying first class. If you’re  looking for a full body massage and pull out bed, Southwest makes it clear you better look elsewhere.

Because they don’t have to charge you for food  or over the top comfort they are able to keep their rates low and please their specific customer: Those who want to fly for cheap.

Are you all fluff? Could you simplify to get the point across easier? Often times we load our businesses up with unnecessary components that only slow our mission down. Try cutting back to only what’s necessary and see where that takes you.

Be Unique:

I’ve already covered most of the ways Southwest is “unique” in my previous points, no meals on board, no  first class etc. Yet I cannot stress how important it is to rise above your competition. For example, Southwest has a policy of not being on other travels sites, allowing you to only buy tickets  on Southwest.com.

Maybe it’s just me, but I’m very impressed with that idea because it says ” this is where I’m at, come and get me.” When flying Southwest you don’t have to search the entire internet for hours to find the best deal because you know exactly where it’s at.

How is your service or product unique? Are you going above and beyond the competition or are you producing average quality work? Look for small ways in which you can improve your business. Little steps add up.

Keep It Simple Stupid:

The main reason I enjoy flying Southwest is because you know exactly what you’re going to get with them. There’s no random baggage fees or constantly changing rules. Occasionally  they have to make changes to stay up with the industry, but generally speaking they are fairly predictable when it comes to their service which I’ve come to enjoy.

I see far too many businesses changing their game plan when it’s really not needed. Keeping your overhead and business model simple allows for you to dominate your competition without pissing a bunch of people off.

Don’t try to overcomplicate things when the easier way works best. Don’t fill your business with shit that doesn’t add to the core. Simplicity always wins.

What companies do you have a tremendous respect for? What actions are you taking to ensure that your tribe shares that same respect? Please share in the comments below.

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It’s been about a month since I’ve been “back” here at A Boundless World and things seem to be going rather smoothly. I’ve been pleased with the progression especially as I’ve been working 40 hour weeks and taking two college courses online. 8 posts this month puts it at the third most active month since the site began which is pretty nice.

I’ve been pleased to hear how many people are glad that I’m back home and writing in my unique style. Quite honestly, I’m amazed at how much I was missed here, and knowing this keeps me humble.

One thing I’m hoping to accomplish here over the next few months is becoming more focused in what I write here at A Boundless World. That being said I’m looking for a nice tagline to go along with the A Boundless World theme. As of right now I have a few ideas but am really liking “A Boundless World: Breaking Limits of Marketing, Relationships, and Life.” Though I’m open to reader suggestions. I want to keep my focus a bit broad but at the same time I don’t want to be going all over the place.

This year I expect my online “business” to finally begin to take form, so I’ll be sure to share those experiences along the way. I’m also hoping to tackle some more in depth topics such as spirituality and relationships something I haven’t been able to do much of yet. While I’ll be running an occasional list post, my aim with this site is to go beyond just “tips” and have deep thought embedded within my words.

I’m intend to push myself as a writer which as you may know, involves taking risks and trying various styles. You may have noticed I’ve had a few very short, but powerful posts this past month along with an occasional lengthier one. When all is said and done I know you’re looking for value and I hope to provide that for you.

One thing I’ve also noticed is that I’ve been missing in action as far as commenting on other people’s blogs. This isn’t something I’ve done intentionally it just hasn’t been my main focus. I enjoy seeing up and coming bloggers see success as much as the next person and I quite honestly miss some of the connections I had when I was regularly on commenting blogs. I’m hoping to get back into the swing of things in a way that I’m able to connect but at the same time not going overboard.

Also I’ve been working very hard a little something I know you will dig. It won’t cost you a penny so I’m hoping you’ll stay tuned. Hint: If you’ve ever had your ass kicked by fear you might like this.

Goals for this next month:

1. Consistency
2. Tagline
3. Connect

What are you guys and gals up to? Anything exciting? Feel free to say hi.

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One Month Update Tag Lines And Goals

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Do you mourn over the pages of the past? Do you get caught up in the what has been? Do you remain stuck on a page  you desperately want to turn? If so, I certainly know how you feel.

Being stuck sucks. I get it. But sometimes we are required to turn the page. That’s life. Instead of resisting change we must learn to embrace it. I say learn because pages don’t turn themselves, you can and must teach yourself to read on.

The past year or so I’ve been glued to the same old pages of what was, and as a result this last year involved a lot of personal pain for me. I could lie and say it didn’t phase me, but quite honestly it has. I still had many great moments and wonderful experiences during this time, but having my eyes glued on yesteryear did take its toll.

The problem with living from your history book is that it’s just that: history. And we all know how easy it is to change the past.

You can’t rewrite what has already happened, but tomorrow is always a blank slate.

I’m sure you’ve heard that before, but how many of  you really accept that responsibility? Do you realize the power you posses? Do you use the magical life pen to create the life you want?

When you stay stuck on the pages of the past you lose your ability to create an even richer story than before. So stop blocking it’s as simple as that.

The truth is, we all know that our relationships and  desires change, yet we so often cling to them as if they are permanent. Change is  difficult to accept because we resist rather than choose to flow. Yet living in a world of denial only prolongs the misery you so badly want to rid.

“I miss my girlfriend/boyfriend so much” —>blocks your ability to create new relationships.
“I want to eat junk food so bad” —-> keeps you from eating foods that give you energy.”
“I miss my old home” —-> keeps you from enjoying your new surroundings.
“I wish I was younger.” —> Says you can’t be full of energy now.
“Insert own past page here.” –> Can’t be happy now.

Are you stuck?

To be clear, I’ve lived on these pages for much of my life. But when you remind yourself that you control the pace of your story, only then  can you take the actions needed to progress.

It’s easy to reread a page that we’ve already lived. It’s easy to get upset about what could have been. It’s easy to cling to the memories of the past. Yet in the long run doing so is, to put it bluntly, is unintelligent. The longer you mourn over the past, the longer you block abundance from manifesting in your life.

Reading on begins with a choice. A choice to want more. A choice to make the most of today. No matter what you’re current situation is, making one choice is well within your reach.

As soon as you decide to move on with the story that is you, the legacy shall continue.

You know when it’s time to turn the page. You know when it’s finally time to move on. Question is will you?

Take a breath, turn the page, your story awaits.

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Turning The Page

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