Transcending Limitations

If we accept that our beliefs create our reality, then doesn't it also stand to reason that when we change our beliefs, we also change the quality of our life and business, either for better or for worse?

The beliefs we hold determine the filters through which we view life, which determine our expectations, and they in turn influence our actions. The end result is ultimately a self-fulfilling prophecy.

We get exactly what we believe we will receive. This works without fail, whether we are consciously aware of it or not.

So our past expectations created our current circumstances and what we are experiencing today is just one of an infinite number of possible outcomes we could have created.

Yet when faced with circumstances that are not wanted, it's easy to think, I couldn't possibly have created this!

Our perceived limitations can take the form of not enough money, time or resources, startling setbacks, feeling disconnected from others or feeling frustrated because circumstances aren't unfolding as we'd like.

Yet when we embrace self-responsibility, including the stuff we don't like about our current circumstances, we reclaim our personal power. This is the most important step toward self empowerment, because when we accept responsibility for everything that is occurring in our life right now, we are able to grow beyond our concept of what's possible and break free of our own self-imposed limitations.

TRANSLATION: If you don't like some aspects of your current business and life circumstances, you have the power to change them!

The current moment is just one small step in your journey. With each new experience, you continue to mold your concept of an ideal lifestyle, meaningful relationships, fulfilling work, ideal customers, and your desired bottom line.

Don't give up if you aren't entirely happy with your current circumstances. Just keep refining your vision of the desired outcomes until you are experiencing what you genuinely want.

So the REALLY GOOD News is: you are able to change your life and business by aligning with an improved vision, one that includes the wisdom you've gained so far.

Said another way, paint a clear picture of your desired outcome, then align your thoughts and actions accordingly, always expecting the best!

This is where most people start saying yes, BUT... and then there comes a litany of reasons and excuses why they can't have more money or fulfilling work, life balance, enthusiastic team members, get done or accomplish whatever goal is alluding them at the present moment. If they really get on a roll, then they consider how other people are so much luckier than they are. Those who achieve their goals have more time, better connections and greater resources ... and on and on it goes. Do you see how this type of thinking strips you of any power to make things better?

As humans, few of us can honestly say that we've never experienced the voice of the inner critic or the chronic complainer. This is that part of you who wants to point out the worse case scenario and really enjoys a good pity party every now and then.

Don't get caught up in thinking that you need to fix every single limiting habit or belief that may be lurking in the recesses of your mind or in your environment, before you can experience bigger and better things in your life and business. That will just drive you crazy and believe me, being a recovering type A myself, I've tried.

Just release the unsupportive thoughts, beliefs or habits, one at a time as they surface, and before long ... you'll make tremendous progress.

Simply turn the negatives into positives, the problems into solutions and issues into opportunities. This is absolutely doable and will have a profound and lasting impact.

I'm not suggesting that you suppress or ignore the stuff that isn't working well. Certainly learn from the experience and then move on to better things. As a wise teacher once said, " If you understand the nature of probabilities, you will not need to pretend to ignore your present situation."

Here's what that means, try it on and see if it resonates with you. If you're feeling overwhelmed by too much activity, then you're overwhelmed, if your revenue is down, it's down at the current moment. Just don't get stuck there.

Be grateful for the newfound wisdom ... you now have greater clarity about what you want to experience and create in your life and business ... whether it's more balance, ease, time with family and friends or money. Then refocus your attention on refining your vision or goal so it incorporates what you've discovered.

Your current reality is just one of many probabilities. Your current circumstances are the result of previous expectations. So just shift your expectations more toward the positive and focus on your underlying goal.

As you do, you'll release tremendous power. You'll begin the unfolding of a different reality ... and activate all of the latent strengths, attributes and resources you'll need to move positively forward toward your new and brighter vision of a life well lived.

YOU are your great ally when you choose to be! Believe in yourself and you will never know failure.

May your journey be light and filled with great joy as you make your life and business your own unique masterpiece.

Your friend and partner in exploring new possibilities,



Laura Cardone, President of Profits with Purpose

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