by Les Price | Jun 28, 2013 | Self Empowerment, Success Principles |
A few weeks back I attended a conference in Melbourne which had international author, speaker, pastor, social activist and professor of sociology, Dr. Tony Campolo as their guest speaker.
It was a great event … yet there was one message that Tony shared that continued to stay in my mind days after the event had ended.
You see, Tony a former spiritual advisor to President Bill Clinton was visiting Australia as part of a series of speaking engagements for humanitarian organisations Compassion and World Vision.
Being only 78 years young Tony shared some amazing stories of inspiration, hope and possibility via an array of inspiring metaphors and analogies that really provoked my spirit, and challenged me to ask a deeper question …
“Was I ‘really’ living each moment with aliveness?”
At one point he shared the story of how several years ago while delivering a talk on sociology he turned to one of his young students and simply asked “Young man, how many years have you lived?”.
The student somewhat bewildered by the simplicity of the question replied “24 years”. As if seeing the opportunity to delve deeper into the young man’s life experience, Tony replied “No. Not ‘how many’ years have you lived” …
But how many moments have you ‘really lived’ … with complete aliveness, with full presence, and an inspired connection to everything around you?
Overcoming Our Addiction to ‘Busyness’
Isn’t it interesting … while all of us may think at some stage think that we are really living, instead we are simply have allowed ourselves to become slaves to busyness, to habit, to the status quo, captives of the comfort zone.
Many chase the material – but miss the wholeness within!
Our truly alive moments are those that ignite our souls, that challenges us to step out and partake of adventure, that leave us feeling like…
“Yes I did contribute something of value and significance to the world today”.
Too often it can be easy to fall into the trap of nurturing and maintaining certainty in our lives, when our higher selves quest for so much more.
When actor Morgan Freeman was asked why his film The Bucket List co-starring Jack Nicholson was so focused on death, he responded by saying that it wasn’t about death, but more so about how to live every precious moment of life fully.
The 3 Simple Shifts
We need to constantly remind ourselves that each and every day above ground is a ‘gift’, the opportunity to do something new, the chance to live more fully, and to love more openly.
So here are 3 simple ‘shifts’ that can help you engage, embrace and accept more of the ‘life’, ‘fulfilment’ and ‘aliveness’ in your life:
1. Engage Uncertainty
In life it can be too easy to run away from the situations which challenge us to step into uncertainty. For uncertainty has the potential to bring up fears, doubts and shortcomings.
Yet it is in the face of courage, when we step our of the comfort zones, and into the growth and our adventure zones in our lives that we are most free. Free to follow our dreams, to be all we can be, to live fully in our greatest light.
Engaging Uncertainty is therefore an oxymoron, for it holds within it the seed of possibility and freedom for our lives. Take one step towards ‘engaging uncertainty’ in your life each day, and you will begin to see the true courage within you rise.
Question to Consider: How can I powerfully engage uncertainty in my life today?
Affirmation for Success: Whatever happens – I’ll handle it!
2. Say Yes to Opportunity
Have you noticed how easy it is to say ‘no’ to the opportunities in our lives?
When we are in harmony with our own hearts, souls and spirits. When we are embracing the highest aspects of our being on purpose, then opportunities start to present themselves that are in harmony and synchronicity with our highest intentions.
The key is to first get clear, of the emotional and past baggage that often keeps us captive and separated from our highest self. This is the key reason I created the Soul Path Intelligence program – to helps people simply learn to get themselves out of the way, to find their unique way back home to themselves!
Once you are clear – your job then becomes one of assessing the opportunities that present to you each day, and following those that resonate with your heart, that bring you expansion and fulfilment. But to do this you must be willing to say ‘Yes’ to the opportunities when they present!
Question to Consider: How can I embrace the fullness of my life today? Where do I need to say ‘Yes’?
Affirmation for Success: I say ‘yes’ to life – and all of life says ‘yes’ to me!
3. Live One Day Spontaneously
Are you attached to your daily routine? If so, don’t worry – you’re not alone! While your routine keeps you feeling safe and comfortable, it also is one of the greatest barriers to experiencing aliveness.
I remember going on holiday to Thailand several years ago, and it literally took me 3-4 days before I could fully unwind, settle into the resort/beach clothes and not think about thing I had to do. So wouldn’t it be good to have a spontaneous holiday/vacation in your own life once a week, once a month?
So take the challenge … pick one day this month where you can just live spontaneously – no plans, no watch, no agendas, no routine – just doing whatever you feel like in each moment – spontaneously. If you need to … put on the beach clothes – take yourself out of your familiar environment and allow your soul, your inner-child the freedom to play, explore and just be.
I know you will find it liberating!
Question to Consider: If there were no plans, if there was no routine or demands on my time… how would I love to live fully today?
Affirmation for Success: When I am present – I am free to experience the beauty of this moment
Enjoy!
by Les Price | Feb 26, 2013 | Self Empowerment, Success Principles |
- What do you want the rest of your life to be about?
- In the absence of all fear, who would you not be afraid to be?
- If life handed you a ‘golden ticket’ what dream would you manifest?
- If you won $70 million how would you spend the rest of your life?
Why ask these questions? Why ask them now?
Because at this point in time humanity as we know it rests on an all important threshold – a threshold that holds within it the potential for great change and tremendous transformation on all levels. However in order for this global and world change to take place, it requires a new generation of leader, men and women who are willing to rise up and find the courage and strength within themselves, to first transform their own lives in doing so transform our world.
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi
There is no coincidence that you have been drawn to this place, to read this article, and to question and delve into the relevance of it for your life.
For you are one of the many ‘spirited warriors’ and leaders around the world that at this time in humanity’s consciousness is being called, summoned and gathered to be the force of change, first in your own life, second in the lives of those you love, and finally as a powerful example in the world.
So how do you embrace this new quest, this new mission?
The Answer: Exists simply in being willing each and everyday to embrace, engage and enact ‘small acts of courage’ in your daily life.
The greatest barrier to all human evolution and growth is the ego’s fascination and preoccupation with the emotion of fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of financial security. Fear of not being safe. Fear of being hurt or abandoned. Fear of being rejected. Fear of being unloved.
The good news however, is that in each of the situations that you experience fear, you are also presented with a unique opportunity to choose in favour of your highest self, to choose in favour of your soul, to choose to embrace courage.
So each day, as you go about your daily lives, take a moment in the morning before you start your day to expand your own consciousness, your own internal capacity to move beyond the mind’s limits that keep you captive, and instead seek to find your power, unleash your potential and BE courageous by answering the following questions:
- Where in life is my soul calling out for more joy?
- What am I afraid would happen if surrendered and let go of my attachment to success?
- What one small act of courage can I take today that would bring me greater happiness, joy and fulfilment?
Remember, courage is not something that you need to find.
It doesn’t exist outside of you. It is part of your essential nature, it is an inherent and everlasting aspect of your soul already. All it needs is for you to stand in your power and embrace it.
To respond with courage, when life would want you to react. To stand-up and be counted, when life would have you hide. To take responsibility, when life would have you blame outside influences. To speak your truth, when life would have you keep your feelings hidden. To be your authentic self, when life would have you give in to other’s expectations and needs.
Every moment is an opportunity to show the world your truth. To be COURAGEOUS.
Life Wisdom for Today
“Feel the fear, but do it anyway!” – Susan Jeffers
by Les Price | Aug 21, 2012 | Life Purpose & Destiny, Self Empowerment |
After many years performing self-empowerment and soul-coaching sessions with clients, one thing that I have noticed is that most people are desperately looking to create a happier, more enjoyable and more fulfilling life.
Most of the time they already have access to an amazing and infinite power to change their lives within their soul (even if they don’t realise it).
Yet often what is missing is the courage and self-belief to act on their soul’s inner-guidance.
So what do you really need to create your best life now?
First, we need to stop comparing ourselves to others. Stop trying to meet other people’s expectations. And instead we need to find the self-love and respect to give ourselves permission to be the best we can be in this moment.
“It’s OK for ME to BE the BEST ME I can BE!”
The 7 Keys to Creating Your Best Life Now …
#1. You Need to Discover Your Soul Path and Purpose
Each and every person has a unique soul path and purpose that is waiting to be discovered. Your unique soul song is the key to living in greater harmony and alignment with the divine plan for your life, and provides the foundation for a life of greater happiness, joy and fulfilment.
#2. Create a Powerful Soul Defining Intention
You are a powerful creative being and you are co-creating your life in each and every moment. In fact the results that you are experiencing now are simply the direct reflection of your past thoughts, feelings and actions. The number one reason most people struggle and strive in life is that they simply don’t know what they really want. Defining a clear and inspired soul intention for your life therefore opens the pathway to creating a life of success and significance.
#3. Activate Your Inner-Power
What are you really committed to in your life? In every moment you are being presented with choices for your life. Your freedom to make decisions is what activates and unleashes your true personal power. However the challenge is often staying true to what is important to you (your goals, dreams and higher intentions) instead of being side-tracked by low-priority urgencies.
#4. Develop an Unstoppable Self-Belief
Who you are speaks louder than words. Your character and self-belief precedes you into every situation, meeting, event and connection. Therefore how you choose to see yourself (your self-image) is fundamental to realising your highest and best life. Are you unstoppable or are you being stopped?
#5. Engage Your Intuitive Guidance
Have you ever walked into a room or environment and just felt that there was something not good about the energy? Have you ever met people that you instantly did not like or feel good around? Our intuition is our most powerful guide on this life journey. Every question we ask of ourselves is answered at some level of our being. The question is “Are we willing to listen to the response and act on it?”.
#6. Align With Your Authentic Self
Have you ever experienced being completely in flow? That surreal of all states where we are so engaged and connected with what we are doing that time drifts away, and we connect with the grace and divinity of our own souls? It is in the moments of authenticity that your power and presence grows. Aligning heart, mind, body and soul with your higher self plan is the key to an awakened life.
#7. Expand Your Personal Presence and Influence
Did you know that if you are alive and breathing right now, that your life has purpose? Each of us is here not only to be the ‘best ME that we can be’ but to use our gifts, talents and abilities to make a difference in the lives of those around us. Expanding your personal presence and influence is therefore your birth right and the greatest gift that YOU bring to the world.
Over the coming weeks I’ll be exploring each of these areas in more detail and also sharing some powerful video Masterclass sessions that will help you begin to apply these principles in your own life.
I’m looking forward to sharing them with you … so stay tuned!
by Les Price | Jan 1, 2011 | Coaching, Mentoring and Training |
There are many benefits of coaching for success and empowerment which is why there is no coincidence that professional athletes and executives invest in high performance coaches to help them develop, improve and master their game.
Just imagine what you could accomplish working with your own personal coach…Having been a student of human potential for over 20 years one thing really stands out – that most people often already have the capacity, knowledge and intellect to create transformational results in every area of their life … however they just don’t do it!
Why? Because changing your current results is not always about getting new information or developing new skills, often it arises from simply thinking about and doing things in different ways. Observe anyone at the top of their game and you will find that they have all had valuable guidance and direction along the way.
Benefits of Coaching for Success and Empowerment
- Clarify and crystallise your highest vision and goals
- Transform and move beyond limiting patterns and fears
- Remain focused on your outcomes
- Help you define and live by your highest values
- Create greater accountability and acknowledgement
- Identify and confront unconscious behaviours and old patterns
- Keep you focused on your core talents, unique abilities and genius
- Expect more from you than you would often expect of your self and hold you to it Show you how to earn more, be more productive, working less and enjoy greater freedom
Who Do We Coach?
At The Greatness Connection are coaches specialise in helping individuals and organisations transform patterns of limitation into power; lack of clarity into exceptional focus; playing small into realising great dreams; holding back into creating a life of significance, meaning and purpose which we deliver through our coaching, mentoring and training services.
Life Coaching: We work with a variety of individuals to help them get clear on their life-path, move beyond self-limiting patterns and realise their personal goals with ease. Coaching can focus on any area of life from relationships, finances, health & fitness, self-esteem and confidence, spiritual, business and career goals.
Business Coaching: We work with small and medium size business owners and entrepreneurs to help them create greater results, more empowered workplaces and create the freedom to enjoy greater success with less effort.
Corporate/Executive Coaching: We work closely with managers, leaders and executive teams providing the sounding board, accountability and self-awareness required to create thriving organisations that are leaders in their field.
For further information about our coaching services, the benefits of coaching for success and empowerment or to organise a complimentary coaching review session please contact our office.
