Secrets, Wisdom & Inspirational Bites

Going Nowhere Fast

2011-06-26T10:44:00.000-07:00

In today’s modern western society people are constantly on the go. Doing this and doing that --moving from one task to another. Ever watch a hamster running on a wheel? It starts out running at a nice clip, and then speeds up. Eventually the hamster is running so hard and fast that it tires out and stops to catch its breath. Quickly it jumps back on again and starts running again trying hard to get to where it thinks the wheel will take it. Round and round it goes never getting beyond the original starting point.

Many of us tend to be a bit like the hamster. Constantly on the go. Work occupies our time during the week and we spend the weekend trying to catch up on things we couldn’t do during the week. Moments where we are not physically moving or going someplace are consumed with electronic gadgets and equipment that are designed to save time and make our life simpler yet have the tendency to do just the opposite if we let them. Cell phones, I pads, televisions, computers, -- the list is long and all are wonderful tools. However these tools can be draining and counterproductive when they keep us in a state of being constantly occupied. For instance precious down times that we used to have to ourselves are becoming increasingly encroached upon. A perfect example would be something simple as using the bathroom. Many of us have witnessed individuals talking or texting while in a bathroom stall. What was once considered a private time out has now become a shared moment when the cell phone rings. People are compelled to answer the phone when it rings, regardless of what they are doing. Where are we headed on this fast track of go, go, go and do, do, do? The answer is nowhere. We are going nowhere fast.

If you take a moment to get off the hamster wheel and look around you’ll see that your life really has not changed. The life you wanted to have a year ago or five years ago still has not manifested. Despite the day to day grind everything is pretty much the same. You owe it to yourself to get off the wheel as often possible. Refocus. Allow yourself moments of real down time and reflection. Turn off the cell, turn off the computer, turn off the gadgets and just chill. Breath, relax, listen. Use these tranquil moments to get a sense of who you are and to plant seeds of what you would really like to happen in your life. Treat yourself to private moments of quiet reflection regularly. It’s during the quiet moments that you’ll receive creative insight and inspiration to point you in the right direction. Guess what, if you do this often enough you could look up and notice that where you are going is precisely where you wanted to be.

Peace from ORAH

6.26.11

On Personal Development

2011-06-13T19:07:00.000-07:00

There is a beginning and ending to everything. But it doesn’t stop there. Every ending provides fertile ground for a new beginning. It’s a continuous cycle. The new beginning is like a seed. If properly nourished, the results are wonderful. On the contrary if neglected and mistreated the outgrowth will reflect its lack of nourishment.

If you find yourself faced with an opportunity for a new beginning, focus and reflect on the outcome you wish to achieve. Be mindful of how you nourish yourself mentally, physically and spiritually. Make certain that with every step that you take toward developing the new you, that you feed yourself the best in thoughts, actions and deeds. Watch as you become a totally different person living the life that you dreamed.

Peace from ORAH

On Making Little Mistakes

2011-06-12T09:13:00.000-07:00

I know you’ve heard it time and again that everyone makes mistakes. But what is a mistake – really? Is it simply something you didn’t intend to do? Or does it happen for a reason to help you to see yourself better?

When a mistake happens, depending on how big the mistake or how important the mistake – reactions can vary. For some mistakes you might simply say “oh well – stuff happens” or “What’s done is done. I’ll do better the next time”. Maybe you can correct the mistake immediately and move on. However, if you make a mistake and become suddenly devastated, filled with self-loathing, deep seated regret, anger or reduced self-worth – pay very close attention to the mistake. It’s a trigger and it’s pushing old emotional buttons. You are being presented with an important opportunity for growth.

Yes mistakes do happen. But an adverse reaction to small mistakes is telling you that there are some old wounds that need to be healed. See if you can move the dust off the issue. Try to identify the root of your reaction. Then dress it with self-love and forgiveness. This will help you to clear out the old emotional debris so that when a similar mistake happens your reaction will be milder and you may find yourself saying, “Oh well, stuff happens. I’ll do better next time”.

Peace from ORAH

On Accomplishing Your Goals

2011-06-09T20:40:00.000-07:00

When you have chosen

a path or goal, begin your journey

in the company of those who believe –

Share – and acknowledge your

ideas and truths.

Such positive people will surround you

with love and radiant energy to act as

Fuel when distractions occur

Along the way.

From The Golden Book of Personal Wisdom by R.L. Powers