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creativity, recognition, power, adventure, contentment,
achievement, self-expression, authority, love, peace of
mind, enlightenment. Would you like any of these? If you are
like most people today, you probably want ALL of these.
But if you search your true desires, you might find that
there are a few things you want more than others. And, if
you keep going in your search, you'll find one desire that
has been with you your whole lifetime and is the one path
you need to follow.
Although money is the obvious desire, it is usually not the
final goal. Indeed, money can, and does buy happiness - up
to a point. Once you have enough money to be financially
secure or to purchase the material objects you want, the
true desire might be something else.
Love is the goal of every person's heart. Whether it is love
of a mate, or a family, or respect and recognition from
peers and fellow workers, love is the ageless pursuit. The
mystics say that love is the sole purpose of life- to give
love and to find it.
But love comes in many forms. Not only is there the overt
display of affection or true inner feelings, but there is
the self-respect and inner contentment that goes with
accomplishment. For some people, true peace of mind will
never be attained until they complete some creative tasks or
achieve certain heights in business.
Many people seek the authority that comes with a good
position in a job. Along with that can come recognition and
fame. Although you may want the money that is associated
with high management levels, many people simply seek that
satisfaction of working from the inner circles.
The goal of every person regardless of background and
material desires, is health. A sound body is the gift that
will get you to the other goals. Even a new diet and
exercise plan can give you more energy - the energy you'll
need to accomplish success.
Adventure and travel is a driving force for many people.
They may seek jobs that involve travel, or they may be
looking forward to taking time off to visit the exotic ports
and see the other side of the world. If you don't want a
long journey, perhaps you'd just like a few weeks in a sunny
resort or the luxury of a summer and winter vacation each
year.
And then there is creativity and self-expression. What about
the book you're going to write or the watercolor class you'd
like to take? Creative expression is a wonderful inner
release that boosts confidence and gives you something to
accomplish. Finally, regardless of wealth and health,
expression and love, everyone is looking for peace of mind.
That's not to say emptiness of mind, but to be rid of petty
worries and confusion, to be finished with fears and live in
total awareness. It surely is the ultimate lifetime goal.
Catch Up With Yourself
Now's the time to evaluate your life and your desires. Go
ahead and test yourself - nobody's looking. Try to find out
what your inner desires really are. Once you know, you can
formulate a plan of action, and then achieve your goals.
Right now, write down three things you want. Don't spend
time thinking about them - just write them down. You may be
surprised at what you want. Can you see any relation to the
types of desires most sought for?
What accomplishment are you most proud of? What make you
happy - happy enough to be content, to feel totally relaxed,
and to slide back with a smile on your face.
Without dwelling on failures, mistakes, or past ill
feelings, quickly list the important accomplishments or your
life. Think about the places you went to, the relationships
you encountered, the education you received. Consider your
job changes and positions, and the achievements related to
work.
Put a star next to the most important accomplishments of
your life. Is there any correlation with the list of the
three things you want most?
Make Plans
Before you go any further with your life, make a list for
your future. Write it down - don't just think it. What would
you like to accomplish in the next ten years? A new house, a
high-paying position, a home in a new city, a trip around
the world?
Break that list down into those things you'd like to
accomplish in the next five years. Then make one further
division into the next six months. What can you do in the
next few months to further you towards your long-term
goals?
GOAL SHEET My most important desires are:
(a)In my lifetime, the most important things I've
accomplished:
(b)If I looked back on my lifetime in 20 years, I'd like to
have accomplished:
(c)Within 10 years, I'd like to achieve:
(d)Within 5 years, I'd like to achieve:
(e)In the next six months to a year, these are the things
I'm going to do to work towards by goals:
(f)Regardless of your family commitments or your personal
relationships; regardless of your business enterprises or
any false sense of achievement, what do you really want?
Give yourself credit for your past accomplishments, and give
yourself credit for your future achievements. You can and
will attain all your goals, both long-term and short-term if
you approach them in a step-by-step fashion and if you
believe that they are worthwhile for you. YOU ARE THE MOST
IMPORTANT PERSON IN YOUR LIFE.
Although you can be considerate of your environment and all
the people in it, first consider yourself. Your well-being,
your happiness, your success. Make a pact with yourself
right now that you will achieve your goals. And make them
realistic to reach. Then one by one, make your own life the
success it deserves.
Before The Race - Relax
An important step in achieving goals is to be able to relax.
You'll get nowhere is your body and mind are nervous and
flitty, jumping from one place or idea to another. In order
to focus on your goal, you must center your being.
Relaxation is the balance of the mental, spiritual and
physical aspects of yourself. Set aside time each day for
deep relaxation - not sleep, but relaxation. The state of
deep relaxation is a state of meditation. There are no
thoughts in your mind. There are no physical ills or
discomforts. You breathe in deeply, allowing the lungs to
fill with fresh air, and you exhale all used and stale air.
The blood circulates amply throughout every part of your
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