Posted on: 15 February, 2012
Author: Keith Varnum
As you face your personal challenges in the New Year, is Yoda of Star Wars referring to you? So certain are you? Always with you it cannot be done. Do you f... As you face your personal challenges in the New Year, is Yoda of Star Wars referring to you? So certain are you? Always with you it cannot be done. Do you find yourself agreeing with Luke Skywalker? Moving stones around is one thing. This is totally different. Or are you ready to hear Yodas helpful wisdom? No. No different. Only different in your mind. You must unlearn what you have learned. Resolution Evolution Will you allow your ability to resolve to evolve? Will you allow your problems to solve? Or are you so certain that some obstacles cant be dissolved? Resolution Revolution Are you ready to allow life to become easier? more fun? more joyous? Why, of course! you immediately shout. But, wait, not so fast. Are you really willing to let go of your egos cherished belief that life is a hard, constant uphill battle? When the Rubber Hits the Road In my 30 years experience with thousands of clients, Ive found that when faced with real-life choices between ease and struggle, most people unconsciously buy back into their knee-jerk attitude of struggle. Life as struggle is familiar, comfortable and socially accepted. Unfortunately, most of our family, friends and co-workers will support you in the worldview that positive change takes tremendous effort and workand then doesnt last anyway. But does transformation need to be hard? No, consuls Yoda, You must unlearn what you have learned. No Strain, No Gain One of the least helpful mass consciousness beliefs is that Making changes in old patterns is difficultand usually wont last long anyway. For example, consider the common belief about New Years resolutions. In the popular and media mind set, everyone knows that no one keeps New Years resolutions. At the start of each New Year, making resolutions is discussed almost as a joke. In our society we arent even expected to keep our New Years resolutions. Nobody does! What If It Were Different Now? Does positive change have to be tough and temporary? Do we have to revert back to old, familiar ways so quickly? Cant we permanently release old patterns that no longer serve us? Yoda asks us, So certain are you? Always with you it cannot be done. Can transformation be easy? Of course it can. You know that in your heart! Just dont ask your mind or Luke Skywalker! Moving stones around is one thing. This is totally different. Yoda suggests an attractive option: No. No different. Only different in your mind. You must unlearn what you have learned. Open to New Possibilities Could permanent transformationpersonal alchemy if you willactually be easy? Shamans know that people can simply walk out of their old paradigm. Yes, physically step out of the old boxmind setinto a new world of possibilities. People usually need a hefty push from life to motivate them. It usually takes an extreme prod from the Universe like an accident or serious disease. Native peoples call this cosmic nudge strong medicine. Inspiring examples abound of people who grab success from the jaws of defeat. People who embrace wellbeing over cancer. People who decide to walk after they are told they will never walk again. People who choose joy over despair, play over work, aliveness over death. Expose your self to new possibilities. Read about folks who have rescued their joy from the clutches of doom and gloom. Subscribe to spiritual newsletters. Watch inspirational cinema. Hang out with heartful people. Notice folks who thrive. Look for who is alive. Pay attention to fresh opportunities. Welcome new options. Invite surprise. Expect magic! Intention Waits for No Belief You dont have to wait until you smash up against a wall of limitation to make your move. You can decide now to own your power. You can choose now to simply walk away from the shores of struggle and strife. You can ride the wave of personal intention to a life of ease and freedom. Moving stones around is one thing. This is totally different. No. No different. Only different in your mind. Terms for reprint:1. You must publish the article AS IS. Do not modify, alter or edit it.2. The author's resource box must accompany the article at all times.3. The link/s must be active or clickable.4. Notifying the author is not required, but doing so is appreciated. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com