Let's face it. Most of us are addicted to something! Some of us are addicted to several things. Webster's Dictionary defines addict as deriving from the Latin word addictus or addicere meaning "to favor; to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively." Have you ever noticed that some areas of your life seem to work effortlessly, and other areas you seem to struggle in over and over? In coaching, many clients were addicted to work, food, smoking, depression, anxiety, alcohol or drugs, and they truly believed, "I have tried everything. It works for others and not for me." They had both an identity and a pattern of failure in that particular area of life. 
We can be addicted to patterns that are good for us like health, exercise, happiness, humor, optimism, focus--or we can be addicted to patterns that limit and harm us like depression, helplessness, chaos, victim, negativity, anxiety, drama, substance abuse, to name a few. True success can be defined as the ability to create and enjoy a life that matches your dreams. Patterns of success will feed our spirits and free our talents! Patterns of limitation and failure will numb our souls and steal our dreams! Often we are not even aware of limiting patterns, as we have inherited or modeled them from our past. Yet they will win out every time until we erase and replace them, and simultaneously build and reinforce patterns of possibility for success in their place. Here is the key: Rather than just quitting an addiction which is nearly impossible for many, it is much easier and more fulfilling to shift our addictions from a pattern of sabotage to a pattern of possibility. As we shift our addictions from limitation and failure, we can become more and more naturally addicted to the possibility of success. Having a life we love is our natural birthright. It is a myth that some people are designed for success and others are not. We are all designed for joy and happiness in every area of life--to be living in ecstasy, creating & expressing our passions, and connecting in love. We are all talented beyond belief! One of my favorite quotes comes from Nelson Mandela's Inaugural speech. " 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. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? . . . It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." Imagine, "devoting" yourself to a life of possibilities--designing every area of your life to match your dreams! After all, isn't it time to become the Star in your own life? Do you want a proven method to create more purpose, passion, peace and prosperity in your life and your business? Then go to www.GrabYourUltimateDreams.com and get started right now. P.S. A year from now you may wish you'd started today. |
