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Monday, November 2, 2009
Breathe It. Believe It. Claim It.
The Original Execumama has a post up about stating your flashforward 6 months from now. If, you are scratching your head and wondering what exactly a flashforward is, do not feel you are alone. I have to admit I probably was the 1 in 1,145,533 persons who didn't know about ABC's hit series by the same name. In case you hadn't noticed I'm a Mother of 2 very active and rambunctious boys. Where exactly is there time for frivolous acts, like watching new hit shows? Ha! That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.
The crux of Execumama's brillantly written post is to challenge all of us to look into our future 6 months for now and to release our flashforward. Where do you see yourself in 6 months? More importantly, where do you want to be in 6 months? I totally love the concept of freeing ourselves from our inhibitions, fears and the nuances of life to allow ourselves to dream of the future. I'm not referring to the type of dreaming that brings about self pity. Don't start downing yourself for not being farther along in life or don't conjure up in your mind false illusions that will never materialize. Declaring your flashforward is an invitation to what I call breathe, believe, and claim your destiny.
Take a moment out in your day to envision yourself doing, being and living what you purpose your life to be in the next 6 months. Once you know beyond a shadow of a doubt where you would like to be, let that aspiration be air to your psyche. Inhale it in deep breaths, exciting you and giving you life. Just like our bodies need oxygen to live, so to do our spirits need ambitions and goals to thrive.
Believe in yourself and your ability to accomplish your dream. If you have to, stand in front of a mirror and exclaim to yourself that you can do whatever it is you desire to do. Tell yourself despite what happens around you, that you will commit and resolve to reach your goal. Write your mission on the frig, on the vanity in your bedroom, on the steering wheel of your car...write it anywhere, but write it somewhere so that you have a visual. Do whatever you need to do to grow the faith in yourself that you can do it.
Finally, claim victory on achieving your dream. The dream is already yours. You simply need to reach for it. I really hope that you take the challenge to breathe, believe and claim your flashforward.
The crux of Execumama's brillantly written post is to challenge all of us to look into our future 6 months for now and to release our flashforward. Where do you see yourself in 6 months? More importantly, where do you want to be in 6 months? I totally love the concept of freeing ourselves from our inhibitions, fears and the nuances of life to allow ourselves to dream of the future. I'm not referring to the type of dreaming that brings about self pity. Don't start downing yourself for not being farther along in life or don't conjure up in your mind false illusions that will never materialize. Declaring your flashforward is an invitation to what I call breathe, believe, and claim your destiny.
Take a moment out in your day to envision yourself doing, being and living what you purpose your life to be in the next 6 months. Once you know beyond a shadow of a doubt where you would like to be, let that aspiration be air to your psyche. Inhale it in deep breaths, exciting you and giving you life. Just like our bodies need oxygen to live, so to do our spirits need ambitions and goals to thrive.
Believe in yourself and your ability to accomplish your dream. If you have to, stand in front of a mirror and exclaim to yourself that you can do whatever it is you desire to do. Tell yourself despite what happens around you, that you will commit and resolve to reach your goal. Write your mission on the frig, on the vanity in your bedroom, on the steering wheel of your car...write it anywhere, but write it somewhere so that you have a visual. Do whatever you need to do to grow the faith in yourself that you can do it.
Finally, claim victory on achieving your dream. The dream is already yours. You simply need to reach for it. I really hope that you take the challenge to breathe, believe and claim your flashforward.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 29:11
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6 comments:
This is true and very similar to what the book The Secret teaches. I absolutely believe in this and have my "vision" list I think of every day. Believe in it like it's already happened and it will! :)
What a brilliant idea! I got back yesterday from our ladies retreat and received a disappointment upon arrival that had me feeling whether it a certain activity I'm involved in was worth it. This came at a perfect time. I'm going to revive myself and move on into my dream leaving behind the disappointment. The devil tends to attack when we are on our high point.
Thanks Ana.
I needed to read this today. I am glad that I found your blog as I am in the process of living exactly what you spoke about here. The only thing is that I didn't put a time line on my goal and I see now that this can be very helpful.
This is a great idea. There are so many things that I see myself doing 6 months from now. Writing them all down will keep me focused!
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
I did not know you posted this! I tell you, Ana - you are so incredibly gifted at putting things in such a way that reaches down into people and pulls up whatever needs to be looked at! THANK YOU for doing this!
I'm flashing forward. Jer 29:11 is my favorite scripture. God reminded of this scripture a day I was going through some trials & I've been standing on His word ever since.