The perfect gift!
It has been a few weeks since my last blog - and that I apologize for. Right after Thanksgiving I took off for St. Louis with my family for 9 days - and just got back last night.
How in the heck is it December 7th already? When did that happen?
For the last week I feel like I have been in a bubble - but a good bubble :) I have been assisting another Leading with Mastery program - and just as I have felt the previous two times - it was an amazing and inspiring experience.
Here are a few of the ideas I was sitting with this past week...
Do less - be more!
What I mean is this. I can have the tendency to think too much about what I am "doing," and not as much time on what I am actually "being." Trying to cram a lot of activities into the day keeps you in a constant mode of doing - which makes it hard not to always be thinking in the future. Now, I am not making a case for not being efficient - but if we are always in "doing" mode, we seldom allow ourselves to be focused on what is happening in the present. Isn't that what is really key? I find that the times I am most anxious, fearful, or frustrated is when I am not present in the task at hand. Somehow I allow my thoughts to stray to the future and ponder uncertainty - instead of recognizing the opportunity and gratitude of the present moment. In that present moment - I have everything I need - and I am at my best. I feel good, so everyone around me is better off as well. You can only "be" in the now.
Play a bigger game!
How big is the game you are willing to play? What sort of impact do you want to have on your life and everyone around you? I thought about this question a lot over the week. Limitation tries to sneak in to get you to aim low - play it safe - because really, "Who do you think you are? You don't make a difference!" Well, who do you think you are - and do you make a difference? I firmly believe that the game we are all capable of playing is huge - yet we let distractions and fear get in our way of taking the field. I don't want to feel that way - and I am not going to allow myself to play small. The people you love - the whole world - needs you playing a big game - so let's play it together.
What are you committed to?
We are all committed to something. You can live on cruise control - thus committing yourself to live as society or others want you to live - or you can take ownership of your life and commit to something bigger, better, and more powerful. Something that plugs directly into your individual worth and talents - that makes you feel alive - and not only brings you joy and happiness - but is also felt by those around you. Every choice you make throughout your day is a commitment to something - so what exactly are you committing to?
Give yourself the gift of growth!
As I sat in the course last week I kept thinking to myself - look at the kind of transformation that takes place when people give themselves permission to grow. I am talking about an intentional and conscious effort to reconnect with our core - to ask ourself questions that don't have immediate answers - and to really take a hard and honest look at how we are living and where we are going. How often do you do that? When is the last time you spent time in nature and actually listened to nature? When is the last time you picked up a book that stretched your paradigms? When is the last time you honestly asked yourself, "Am I capable of more?"
So, I am gushing with gratitude for the opportunity to spend another week living into mastery. Thank you to all of the participants who welcomed me with their trust. Thank you to Sandy (QL) for letting me ride the LWM wave. And of course, thanks to my sister and her family for letting us shack up for 9 days...yikes!
So, this holiday season...an iPhone might look good - but that will only get you so far. Give yourself a gift that blesses you and everyone around you. Aren't you worth it?
Much love,
Travis
561.676.4583
How in the heck is it December 7th already? When did that happen?
For the last week I feel like I have been in a bubble - but a good bubble :) I have been assisting another Leading with Mastery program - and just as I have felt the previous two times - it was an amazing and inspiring experience.
Here are a few of the ideas I was sitting with this past week...
Do less - be more!
What I mean is this. I can have the tendency to think too much about what I am "doing," and not as much time on what I am actually "being." Trying to cram a lot of activities into the day keeps you in a constant mode of doing - which makes it hard not to always be thinking in the future. Now, I am not making a case for not being efficient - but if we are always in "doing" mode, we seldom allow ourselves to be focused on what is happening in the present. Isn't that what is really key? I find that the times I am most anxious, fearful, or frustrated is when I am not present in the task at hand. Somehow I allow my thoughts to stray to the future and ponder uncertainty - instead of recognizing the opportunity and gratitude of the present moment. In that present moment - I have everything I need - and I am at my best. I feel good, so everyone around me is better off as well. You can only "be" in the now.
Play a bigger game!
How big is the game you are willing to play? What sort of impact do you want to have on your life and everyone around you? I thought about this question a lot over the week. Limitation tries to sneak in to get you to aim low - play it safe - because really, "Who do you think you are? You don't make a difference!" Well, who do you think you are - and do you make a difference? I firmly believe that the game we are all capable of playing is huge - yet we let distractions and fear get in our way of taking the field. I don't want to feel that way - and I am not going to allow myself to play small. The people you love - the whole world - needs you playing a big game - so let's play it together.
What are you committed to?
We are all committed to something. You can live on cruise control - thus committing yourself to live as society or others want you to live - or you can take ownership of your life and commit to something bigger, better, and more powerful. Something that plugs directly into your individual worth and talents - that makes you feel alive - and not only brings you joy and happiness - but is also felt by those around you. Every choice you make throughout your day is a commitment to something - so what exactly are you committing to?
Give yourself the gift of growth!
As I sat in the course last week I kept thinking to myself - look at the kind of transformation that takes place when people give themselves permission to grow. I am talking about an intentional and conscious effort to reconnect with our core - to ask ourself questions that don't have immediate answers - and to really take a hard and honest look at how we are living and where we are going. How often do you do that? When is the last time you spent time in nature and actually listened to nature? When is the last time you picked up a book that stretched your paradigms? When is the last time you honestly asked yourself, "Am I capable of more?"
So, I am gushing with gratitude for the opportunity to spend another week living into mastery. Thank you to all of the participants who welcomed me with their trust. Thank you to Sandy (QL) for letting me ride the LWM wave. And of course, thanks to my sister and her family for letting us shack up for 9 days...yikes!
So, this holiday season...an iPhone might look good - but that will only get you so far. Give yourself a gift that blesses you and everyone around you. Aren't you worth it?
Much love,
Travis
561.676.4583
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