This week I went BIG with changing my fears from active to latent, and I learned that my fears cropped up when I wanted to take action. When I heard the voice inside saying: “you shouldn’t “, or ”you couldn’t”, “watch out for”, I knew it was some outdated fears in my mind talking. Fears… Continue reading Review of Week 6 – Go BIG With Changing My Fear From Active to Latent
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52 Weeks to Optimizing Yourself 2014 – Week 6 – Go BIG With Changing My Fear From ‘Active’ to ‘Latent’
In Bill Gates’ book, “The Impatient Optimist”, when he is asked if he is guided by fear, he says: “Fear should guide you but it should be latent. I have some latent fear. I consider failure on a regular basis.” For this week’s optimizing yourself exercise, I am going BIG with changing my fear from… Continue reading 52 Weeks to Optimizing Yourself 2014 – Week 6 – Go BIG With Changing My Fear From ‘Active’ to ‘Latent’
Losing Your Fear of Poetry
When I taught ESL, my students dreaded analyzing poetry. I was able to relate, as I once feared the condensed rhythmical words myself, for their power to humble students and teachers alike. But I pushed past my fear, and delved into the dark dungeon of poetry, and unearthed a treasure, which I have been richer… Continue reading Losing Your Fear of Poetry
Review of Week 51 – Optimizing Yourself – Go On a Journey To The Spirit
My journey to authentic power of the spirit began this week when I was about to get in my van one morning, and discovered that I had a flat tire. I felt anxious when I discovered the tire, and began to think about how I could manipulate events and people to get the tire fixed. … Continue reading Review of Week 51 – Optimizing Yourself – Go On a Journey To The Spirit
Week 51 – 0ptimizing Yourself – Dec 9-15, 2013 – Go On A Journey To The Spirit
For this week’s optimizing yourself exercise, I am going to go on a journey to the spirit. Since the human spirit is full of goodness, I am going to listen to my spirit this week so my decisions will be influenced by love instead of fear. In In Gary Zukav’s book, “The Seat of The… Continue reading Week 51 – 0ptimizing Yourself – Dec 9-15, 2013 – Go On A Journey To The Spirit
Do You Live on The “Someday I’Il” Philosophy?
We all do it – put off a responsibility until later because we don’t feel like doing it now. But when we avoid paying the utility bill, for example, we receive an overdue notice, and eventually a disconnection notice, which increases our stress. “Procrastination is the fear of success. People procrastinate because they are afraid… Continue reading Do You Live on The “Someday I’Il” Philosophy?