Inspired Living

 

 

How to Achieve Dreams With Greater Ease

The image of weaving straw into gold comes to mind when I think of how we can successfully turn dreams into reality. This alchemy is experienced when we take moments of raw inspiration (straw) from the metaphysical ethers and turn them into ideas and action. The result is our own unique creation.

But, we are not guaranteed to strike gold every time. Sometimes we tap into a rich vein with ease and synchronicity. And other times we labor endlessly with dogged determination. What creates success for some and not others?

The secret to increasing your chances for success lies in the quality of the energy you embody as you focus on accomplishing your goals and daily tasks. This alone can determine the outcome of your ideas and inspiration.

A Time When Things Fell Into Place

Maybe I can best explain this by giving you an example from my own life. Thirteen years ago I was living in Missouri and had a dream of moving to Montana. In my gut I knew I had to move. With no formal plan as to where I might work or live, I packed my car and “headed west”.

The events that unfolded upon my arrival were quite synchronistic. With ease I secured an apartment in Bozeman, a town that was experiencing severe rental shortages and close to zero percent rental vacancy rate. After my big find, I left town and spent a relaxing week hiking and camping in the mountains.

Upon my return, I decided it was time to get serious and find a job. I opened the classified section of the local paper and found a listing for a position similar to a job I had held in the Midwest. I interviewed for the job and was immediately hired. Success!

Opportunities seemed to flow easily during this time in my life. My energy was open and trusting. I was able to relax and enjoy my surroundings while experiencing the unfolding process of settling into a new town.

However, there have also been plenty of times when I wasn’t immersed in the presence of this flowing and trusting energy - times when I felt fearful and tense.

Recall a Past Experience

Take a moment and think about a time in your life when you created something with ease. How did things unfold and fall into place for you? What did the process feel like and what was the end result?

Now, think of another time in your life when you attempted to create something and found the process to be hard and forceful. How did the process feel? What were the results? Likely the times when things fell into place easily were times when you followed your body’s energy and were receptive and trusting.

Notice Your Energy & Take Action

Next time you find yourself involved in the creation process –whether it be running daily errands, looking for a new building for your business, or pursuing a business lead for new clients or customers - take a moment and check in with yourself and notice the quality of your energy. Is it tense, driven, controlling and fearful? If so, ask yourself “What do I need most right now?” Listen to the first response that comes to your mind.

Be willing to take immediate action. Perhaps you need to go for a walk, get out of the office or call a friend. You will discover that by taking “inspired action” you will return to the previous task at hand with a fresh perspective – allowing you to create with greater ease and magically transform the straw in your life into gold.

About the Author

Leslie Cunningham is a Certified Professional Life Coach with over 17 years of experience in the human services field including career coaching, facilitating personal growth groups and developing educational workshops. She works with entrepreneurs who are ready to turn their lifestyle and financial stress into inspired action to create more time, money and ease. To learn more about her coaching services and for more tips like these visit her site at www.springwindcoaching.com

© 2006 Leslie D. Cunningham

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