The word desire has 13th Century French origins in the phrase “de sidere,” meaning “from the stars.” Maybe this is why people say “shoot for the stars,” or “keep your eyes on the stars.” Maybe it’s related to having “star power,” and being “star struck.” Being in the presence of that ethereal, bright, amazing reality can be awe-inspiring. No wonder we desire, want, or long for it.
And how sad that we so often believe that the star is “out there,” just beyond our reach. When you stop focusing on expectations and begin focusing on what you want, you can be among the stars.
Start with these three steps:
Set your sights: What do you really want? What have you been putting off because it wasn’t practical, or too risky? What have you been avoiding because it just seems “too out reach?” Get clear, get focused, and get honest about what you really want.
Set your mind: Begin by becoming aware of all those negative and pessimistic messages in and around you telling you you can’t, you shouldn’t, or “you’d be better off playing it safe.” Recognize that those messages come from fear, shame, and selfishness rather than owning your star-power and making a difference in the universe.
Set your course: Get moving. Do something, anything, to begin working towards your star.
And remember, when you set your sights, your mind, and your course in-line with your dream, the stars are already within reach. Where you end up is anybody’s guess!
Submitted by…
Nate Regier, Co-owner/Train
Nate@next-element.com
316.283.4200
To be your best self, have an Epiphany!
In the Western Christian tradition, Epiphany commemorates the visitation of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Three kings, using a star as their guide, brought the baby their gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. These symbolic gifts have significance in the Christian faith, yet their meaning extends far beyond the story of the three wise men.
What could the Magi’s gifts teach us about reaching our greatest potential?
Gold: Precious and worthy across all cultures and times, a gift fit for royalty. Give yourself the gift of royalty. You are worthy of great contribution, to pursue a a life of significance. Believe in your value and your purpose.
Frankincense: Touted for its medicinal and soothing properties, herbalists say frankincense is calming, restorative, gently clarifying, and meditative. Give yourself the gift of gentleness and patience. It’s OK to take your time, restore yourself, gain clarity, and become inspired to realize your dreams.
Myrrh: While it has strong antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, Myrrh is most well-known as an embalming material for Egyptian mummies. Myrrh signifies pain and death. Growth usually requires death; part of you may have to die in order for the rest of you to flourish. Give yourself the gift of letting go of the dead weight of old habits, behaviors, and beliefs.
To be your best self, take a lesson from the Magi and give yourself an Epiphany!
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What if you got rid of expectations and focused on what you wanted instead? I bet you’d experience…
- More responsibility, less resentment
- More courage, less disappointment
- More ownership, less compliance
- More acceptance less judgment
- More honesty, less assuming
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More persistence, less aggression
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More trust, less control
- More creativity, less coercion
- More intention, less luck
- More asking, less wishing
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More mistakes, fewer failures
- More joy, less justifying
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More goals, fewer rules
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