Feb 26, 2009

Why not politics?

I've been asked why is it that I don't just venture into politics? I have the family background, I am somewhat outspoken (half the time I don't remember what I said anyways.. :P) and the fact that I have a lot of visionary ideas marks me as a person who is destined for a political spot.

With full truth and honesty I don't see this as my purpose in life. Yes I would love to be influential but in the medium of my choosing and that would be writing. That has always been a passion. I never doubted for a minute that I could one day write that life transforming book and send people to greater heights when achieving their hopes and dreams. It would be colourful I can imagine.

But coming back to politics, I have committed to live an ethical life, stick to my principles of honour and justice and not be subjugated to corruption. In the grand scheme of life I prefer a life that is harmonious and peaceful. There are more important things to think about than having to think about having tea with the Prime Minister. I'm not trying to downplay the importance of politics. I'd rather be in direct contribution than someone who is at the podium talking a lot of malarky and not living up to my promise as a leader.

There are more than one ways to demonstrate one's leadership capabilities and I know that for a fact because I am in the presence of greatness and honoured and privilleged to be a part of their journey for 80+ days more.

Now that's something worth being a leader for.

Feb 24, 2009

A clean house=Clear mind and everything else will fall into place.

I never understood it at first. Why does my surroundings have to be clean in order for me to have a clear mind?

What motivated me to stop and take a look? Because I am on an important mission to have people grow in my space. Not in ways of inches sideways or upwards, but internal growth. Whether it would be rigor, confidence, courage etc, IF IT'S TO BE IT'S UP TO ME. And I've got 3 months to accomplish it.

Then I took an introspective look to myself. I noticed what was getting in the way was clean surroundings. I've gotten into the habit of hoarding stuff over the years and yea it doesn't work for me. This habit resulted in me getting a cluttered mind. In order for me and others WIN in life I had to get cleaning and now am cleaning! LOL... (Family and friends would be so proud of me lol)

When I started cleaning I realized that my brain was starting to work as well. A lot of unwanted information was in the background and the needed ones were in the foreground. It is uncomfortable and I find it hard to breathe. It's a good start!! When they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, to me that's just CRAP. Habits can be broken if you are committed to breaking out of it. It's just replacing the habit with a new one. Whatever your bad habit may be, just get committed to why you want to break out of it in the first place. Get plugged in and excited about practicing a new one.

If practiced rigorously for the next 45 days in your life (which scientifically is proven on how long it takes to have the new habit stick) it will be a new productive habit for you.

Good luck and have fun doing it!!

WHAT I LIVE BY

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

~MARIANNE WILLIAMSON~