Living Beyond Limits Challenge

This morning my Wednesday Morning Inspiration ezine backfired and truly inspired me!!

Here is what went out in Wednesday Morning Inspiration:
"If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves." by Thomas Edison

Thoughtful question to shift into action~
If you have absolutely no limits as to what you are capable of today, what will be different? Try it!

And I thought... wow... I really want to hear what happens when all of you go through a day living without limits! I thought about how powerful this could be for someone who felt challenged to let go of their limits to hear from those who were able to do so. To hear their results. To get some ideas! To build the motivation to let go of those limits that are like security blankets and want to hold us back so much.

Remember... the Wright brothers didn't figure out how to fly by thinking it wasn't possible. Nassau didn't get us to the moon by thinking it was impossible.

So share your experiences here!
What limits are you holding on to?
What limits are you ready to let go of?
What do you notice when you consciously watch for limits that may be holding you back.
What is different when you consciously rid yourself of limits?
Share your ideas about how we can continue living beyond limits.

Don't be shy! We grow from connection & support.

Idea ~ Add Living Beyond Limits... Starting Now! in your daytimer, on your computer monitor, or wherever you will see it frequently.

I can't wait to hear from you!

Warm regards ~ Beth

How Full is Your Bucket

Hi Readers~
This morning I opened my mail box to find an e-mail from George Gallop, Jr. of the Gallup Organization introducing a new book hitting shelves today. This apparent quick read is called "How Full is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life" co-authored by the inventor of Strengths Finder and co-author of Now, Discover Your Strengths. At the website I found out more. It is a book that uses a simple metaphor about a dipper and a bucket and decades of research to show how even the briefest interactions affect your relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. There are some interesting interactive tools such as A Drop For Your Bucket where you can send a drop to help fill someone's else's bucket, the Positive Impact Test with 15 questions to test your positive impact, and Bucket Filling Reminders to remind you to fill the bucket of others. Here's what a few others are saying about the book:

"This slender volume offers an abundance of insights and inspiration. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to dramatically improve their work life and strengthen their relationships."
-- Deepak ChopraAuthor of the best-selling books The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire

"An insightful ‘can't put it down' . . . literary gem. . . Indeed, a winner!"
-- Willard ScottNBC's Today show

"The Grandfather of Positive Psychology, Don Clifton, and his grandson, Tom Rath, offer illuminating wisdom for fulfilling work and for a meaningful life."
-- Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.Former President of the American Psychological Association and author of the best-selling books Authentic Happiness and Learned Optimism

While I have not yet read this book I am a fan of Don O. Clifton's work and would expect this to be another winner...and no... I am not getting paid to pass this info on to you. The website is definitely worth checking out @ www.bucketbook.com . Let me know what you think.

And let me attempt to fill your bucket today in saying that right within you at this time you have the ability to gently shake the world. You are great right now!

Bye for now~ Beth

Blessings of a Terminal Disease

Hi Readers~
Sorry I have been away. My father passed away early in July. I am back now, and feeling more inspired than ever. Witnessing my father deal with his terminal illness and mom handling all the details has made a huge shift for me that I hope will benefit you. Exercising has never been easier after knowing that dad continued to choose to go to physical therapy daily...even though the last 2 days he was hooked up to oxygen. The only reason he stopped was that his physical therapist went on vacation. Talk about inspiring! Anyway... I will put the details into another post another time...just wanted you to know I am back and have some great info to pass to you in the next post.
~ Beth

Sustained Focused Attention

Sustained Focused Attention was the topic of the "Think Big Revolution" this week which you can learn more about at www.MichaelPort.com. One of the questions that came up was "Are your avoiding the work that will put you in the world in a big way? The majority of us are busy. However...are we busy doing the most important things that will make the biggest positive reaction in our lives? How much time do you spend daily on busy work (the safe place) vs activities that put you out in the world (Ahh...scary!! but most rewarding)? Hmmmm.... let us know what you do or will do to have sustained focused attention (action). The more ideas we hear the more we grow. Here's a few to get us started:

Get crystal clear about what you want to create in the world.
Start an on-line community or blog
Make one success a day

OK Your turn.......

Have fun ~ Beth

Are your beliefs holding you back?

Hi There~
I often wonder how much our belief systems interfere with success. For instance, what if you are holding back on expanding your business because you think you couldn't handle it. What if you are wrong about that? What if you could? How can you shift your thinking? How can you set it up so you believe you can? If you'd like to do some work in this area, take notice this week of the belief systems that are currently ruling your world and write them down. They may have served you in the past but no longer do the trick. Are your beliefs supporting you to move forward or disabling you? What positive belief can you put in place to help you create the life and business you want?

“You are what you think about all day long.” Dr. Robert Schuller