Archive for April, 2009

19
Apr

Is This Your Secret Mission?

   Posted by: Tom    in Finding YIW

Did you see the video and my blog post about the amazing Susan Boyle from the show “Britain’s Got Talent.” If not, do yourself a 4 minute favor, just as millions have done, and go see it right now, then read the rest of this: http://budurl.com/SuanBoyle

That video is a great lesson in the ugliness of the pre-judgment of others. It’s also a wake-up call for how we are sometimes judged by others.

But the worst judges of us are often ourselves. Our withholds from displaying our talents and abilities are frequently because of our fears of rejection and inadequacy.

It’s always worth considering to ask yourself this important question, “Do I think I’m good enough?” Your answer must always be in the affirmative, even if it means starting anew right now.

We all exist with gifts to share. They cost nothing except our belief in self and a little time. But most of us squander these by not releasing them because we don’t believe enough that WE have such gifts to share. Others? Of course, we get inspiration from OTHERS. But us – inspire?

When you can walk up to that slightly visible line just this side of arrogance, and express yourself with conviction and the care that it may mean something to someone, then turn away without expecting anything in return, including compliments or fear of ridicule, you may very well be fulfilling your mission on earth – even if you don’t know what it is, except the belief that you can make a powerful difference.

If you haven’t yet come to know your real gifts, or you think you do know but have doubts, now is the time to explore. Now is the time to act. Whatever they may be, they are very real and they exist within you right now.

When you allow yourself to find your gifts you will have a sudden knowing beyond anything you can imagine. It may last only moments, but then settle in to be a “fact of you.” This not only greatly enhances your life but the lives of others, whether you come to know it or not. Your gifts are not just to you, but to the “worlds” around you.

As I train others to find their “Inner Wizards,” I’m never at a loss of amazement for their own self-discoveries. Sometimes the most difficult trials bring forth the most positive results. Things are bad? This is the time to dig deeper. The treasure you seek is looking back at you in the mirror.

Some of the greatest talents and inspirational beings in history doubted their worth. What made them valued contributors was that they stayed in action. They overcame the fear of rejection and ridicule. They allowed for their mistakes and moved forward again and again.

To be inspired is like finding gold. To be inspiring is like creating gold.

Be bold, be both! Embrace Your Inner Wizard.

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19
Apr

A Great And Inspiring Lesson

   Posted by: Tom    in Finding YIW

We all knew kids from grade school to college who were picked on, ridiculed, or shunned. Some of them suffered just because of the way they looked or maybe because they acted a little “different.”

There is an almost universal inhumanity that must be primal in nature’s weak/strong process. In the animal kingdom the weak are left to die or are killed outright.

Fortunately, most of the time in the human kingdom, those who seem weak or different and suffer the group ridicule are allowed to go on with their lives, albeit, with more difficulty and psychic pain.

Books and movies often display stories of the so-called ugly ducklings, blossoming into beauty, talent, or bazillions of dollars, only to outshine their contemporaries and make the bullies look stupid and foolish, which they most assuredly were anyway.

There are many great real life stories of success and powering through such difficulties. They too are inspiring and in some cases downright awesome examples of the human spirit.

I love those stories as they are always reminders to us that someone overcame worse odds than we had yet still prospered.

It’s why I love the concept of “Your Inner Wizard,” that power that we can call up to help us overcome the worst possible odds. All of us have a reservoir of inner power that we frequently don’t realize. This is where Emerson’s quote is so apt: “Most of us go to our graves with our sweetest music still unplayed.”

I saw a clip on YouTube (see below) that blew me away. It’s also the perfect example of the horrific judgment we can render as a group over someone who seems a bit different or doesn’t fit the mold of what is thought to be the “type.”

Watch the shots of the audience as this woman, Susan Boyle, is introduced. Her physical appearance and somewhat awkward responses got reactions from the judges and members of the audience that should make us all rethink the next time we pre-judge anyone on first appearances. Wait until you see the outcome!

You are in for a few minutes of bliss and a lesson in basic humanity.

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Susan Boyle on YouTube

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