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Having it All!

Why Some People Make the Leap-and Othersthink we believe one way, yet we act in
Don'tanother.
We are each beings of light. Within thatFor example, many people think they
light are all the colors of thebelieve that life is about sharing their
rainbow-all the aspects of God andblessings of time, talents and money
humanity-all the power of our naturalwith others. However, if you closely
spiritual abilities. Why do some of uswatch how they allot their time and
open to the full spectrum of ourresources, you see a very different
magnificence and power? Why do most ofmotivating force driving their
us continue to see only black and white?choices-most of their energy goes into
My Dad was colorblind his whole life. Hebuilding private reserves of money and
was a "good" man-faithful husband,"things." Many folks genuinely think
dutiful father, respectful son, hardthey believe "we are one," yet their
worker, trusted employee, solid citizen,actions scream separateness and
on the school board, town council,competition. A lot of people say "the
church elders-hell, he was even theuniverse will provide," yet they worry
mayor of the city-but he only saw theall the time about money and they take
world as various shades of gray. Hejobs they hate. Many "believe" they have
often asked me as a child what colora "soul mate," yet they settle for a
different flowers were. I'd describe to"comfort mate" just to keep the horror
him the planet I perceived as best Iof loneliness at bay. Most people
could. As a child, I often wondered whybelieve in abundance, yet don't have
he chose not to see all the colors ofwhat they want. Many people believe they
the rainbow of life.are "eternal souls," yet their fear and
Too Many Choices?insecurity shout, "I'm not safe."
Funny, I always saw his colorblindnessClosing the Gap
as a choice, a decision. I could feel myWhy is there a discrepancy between how
father's fear of being bombarded withwe "think" life is and how we actually
too many colors to look at-too manyexperience it? Why the gap between what
attractive choices, too many excitingwe say we believe and how we act?
paths to follow in life. I could feelBecause our "unconscious" beliefs are
his relief, his comfortableness, in notrunning the show! The same observant
seeing too many attractiveteacher used to comment, "What we create
possibilities-and in doing so, notin life is the sum total of our
having to choose between too manyconscious and unconscious beliefs."
intense passions and divergent options.How can you tell what beliefs are
I cry for my father and all the otherlurking under your surface, keeping you
men, and women, who choose to limitfrom true happiness? It's obvious-simply
their exposure to disappointment andlook at what realities you're currently
frustration in life by limiting theircreating in your life. Anywhere you're
vision-who decide to be safe, ratherstruggling-financially, emotionally,
than sorry, within their gray skies andphysically-you have subterranean beliefs
gray walls. I cry out of love-andundermining your stated goals.
understanding. I know why they look awayThe way to create the prosperity, love
from the alluring bright lights, theand health you want in life is to get in
captivation of the dazzling dawn, andtouch with-and transform-the unconscious
the frighteningly brilliant hues of alimiting beliefs that are counteracting
fiery sunset. They are scared of bringyour well-intentioned conscious
snared, captured, by the wonders of thethoughts. The way to "Have It All" is to
world if they acknowledge the infinitetransform your unconscious sabotage.
magic of each moment, the aliveness ofThen your actions will align with your
unchecked spontaneity, the wildnatural state of abundance and
electricity of every life encounter.support-and the goodness will flow
They feel risk where others seenaturally in your life.
adventure. They feel threat where othersAs you shine the light on the
see opportunity. They feel danger whereunconsciousness that dictates your
others see liberation.emotions and actions-on the
Adventure or Risk?unconsciousness that has kept you from
Why are some people excited by life'sliving the full life you truly
banquet and others terrified? Ourdesire-the gap between what you say you
openness to life's bounty is determinedbelieve and how you act begins to close.
by the decisions we make along ourAs you release yourself from these
journey-decisions about what we canautomatic beliefs and behaviors, you
"safely" handle, what we canregain amazing amounts of:
"pragmatically" create, what weClarity-to see fresh choices, options
"realistically" deserve. Our freedom toand solutions you never saw before
grow and be happy comes from discoveringCourage-to act on your regained wisdom
and re-making those choices, mindsetsCreativity-to "stay in the flow"
and self-images-about who we are andVitality-for increased health, balance
what life is really about.and grounding
What Do You Think Life Is About?Peace, joy and wholeness-without these,
What do you think is the purpose ofwhat's the point?
life? And do your actions flow from thatYou become free to evolve in any way at
perspective? Do your life choices flowany rate you choose. You attract new
from what you think is the meaning ofresources and opportunities. You
your life? Or does your behavior in lifeenvision fresh, different ways of making
actually reflect a different set ofan abundant living and a journey of
beliefs? One of my teachers observes,health and happiness.
"You can tell what a person reallyIf you're willing to "Have It All"-to
believes by watching how the personlet in the multi-colored richness of God
acts, not by listening to what theyand humanity-take the leap into your
say." A person's behavior-personalmagnificence and power now.
everyday choices-reveals most accuratelyIt's your life. It's your choice. Grab
what they really believe is central andyour rainbow.
important in life. We often sincerely



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