subject: How Does My Past Serve Me? [print this page] Your past is the filing system for locating and reviewing the skills, gifts and talents you possess. The rest of it becomes the fuel you need to take you to your destiny. It serves as a map for the roads to avoid, and a lantern for the things to illuminate and welcome.
But don't LIVE from your past. Don't serve the past. Instead, let your past serve you.
Do I really have limitless possibilities?
Heres a trick I was taught: Hold a mirror to your mouth. Did the mirrorfog? Okay -- then you are an eternal being with no bounds.
Yes! You have no limits or boundaries. Your true identity is eternal and possesses the power to do magnificent things. Our bodies should not be viewed as boundaries, but as transportation for the spirit. Would you say that you could never swim because you drive a car? No. Your car is just a form of transportation, just as your body is for the spirit.
Because of your spiritual, eternal nature, you have the potential to create whatever kind of life you want. No boundaries, no limitations.
What are 3 ways I can be fully present?
Remaining fully present in your life is critical for achieving your vision. Here are three ways to do it...
First, always have an expectation towards an outcome. Do not perform tasks without an expectation. When you wash the dishes, expect them to be clean. This may sound simple, but the principle is flawless. Working towards an expected outcome helps you to stay present by giving you something to focus on.
Second, be focused. Bring your wandering mind back to the task at hand over and over again -- whether you're having a conversation, working on a business task, or enjoying time with loved ones.
Third, meditate. The practice of meditation helps you train the mind and notice when you've wandered. The better you get at bringing yourself back to the present moment, the more engaged you'll be in what's before you.
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