Compass Bearings - 3 Pillars of Personal Power

Compass Bearings Vol 6.1 3 Pillars of Personal Power In this edition: Main article: 3 Pillars of Personal Power Stuff that works: LOA Superhighway, The organising place Inner Compass updates: 3 Pillars February Workshop Book Review: The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton Featured link: Internet Marketing Explained Laser thoughts Note from Zoë And a very Happy New Year to you all. I do hope 2008 is feeling groovy for you already. As for me, the beach was a fabulous break. Lots of surfing (the waves were massive due to a cyclone up in Queensland). Photos are here on the blog. All we did was surf, swim, play tennis, golf, and lie around a lot watching Star Wars. Plus have a lot of afternoon naps. I swear the 'nana nap' should mandated as a national policy. Apart from napping, my intentions for 2008 include plenty of fun ideas. 'Learning' is a key theme for me; I'm tingling all over at the prospect of the following: kinesiology, Psych-K, fluency, and hanging out with various of the coaches I interviewed for Law of Attraction Superhighway. And I intend to share everything I learn with you, dear readers! Enjoy the ride, Zoe 3 Pillars of Personal Power In all the work I've done in personal development over the last twenty years, including the Law of Attraction principles, I've come to discover that there are only really three key pillars to personal success - however you define success. Whatever you desire for 2008 and beyond, if you pay attention to the following pillars, you'll get everything you desire. Just don't forget about the guiding lights (revealed at the end of this article). 1. Environmental Design Since I've been reading Bruce Lipton's The Biology of Belief, I've consolidated my understanding of the importance of environments in personal growth - both on a cellular level, and on a whole-being level. Cells actually thrive or die according to the quality of their environment. Think about it - roses don't grow in cement, whales don't last long on the beach, and plants fry in too much sunlight. Every organism, including you, needs a good environment to be fully functional, healthy, and happy. In practical terms, what does this mean for you, the modern productive human? Your environments are either supporting you, or they're not. How can you tell? Well, if you feel tired, bogged down, stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed, then chances are something in your environment needs to change. Make sure you assess the following for energy drainers: Your physical space - clutter, mess, dirt, piles of stuff, broken appliances, out of date clothes with holes, or clothes that don't fit, a car that needs a service. I put a lot of effort my physical space - keeping it clean, tidy, and organised. I simply can't think clearly if there are piles of junk heaped up. Your physical body - that's right, nothing new here - make sure what you're putting down your gullet is quality, nutrient rich, and mostly fresh. Then you also need to keep the wheels well-greased with exercise - fresh air and sunlight also a must. Energy drainers? Try caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, refined foods, sugar. Minimise or dump the altogether. Your relationships - yes, these can be massive drainers. Look out for gossiping, back-biting, criticism, lack of praise and appreciation. I am sure you know who's a drain in your life. You don't need to put up with this! Renegotiate the terms of your relationship, or get out. 2. Focus Funnel This is a model I developed for Absolute Productivity. Basically all your activities should be based on your values, and the top items on your wish list. All the rest is just gumph and time wasters. Once you know what your vision is for you and your life, and you've written your wish list, then you can make decisions based on these priorities. This alone can double your productivity. Keeping focused - this is where your manifestation strategies come in. Things like a vision board, scripting exercises, meditation, visualisation, affirmations, living visions, and so on. All these keep you focused on your intentions, and more importantly, keep you amped up and riding a good vibration. 3. Beliefs No amount of focus, scripting, or even environmental design is going to bring what you desire unless your beliefs are aligned too. Beliefs determine thoughts, emotional vibe, and actions, and therefore determine the outcomes in your life. Crappy beliefs = crappy results. What's a crappy belief? Well, ask yourself what it is that you really, really, really want more than anything else in the world. Let's say it's a Maserati Spider (we actually saw one in Bermagui during the break. The owner was so nervous about putting a dint in his $300 000 sports car that he drove 20km under the speed limit. I mean come on! If you're going to own a decent sports car - at least drive it!) Now ask yourself why you don't have it yet. Maybe you really fancy that Spider, but deep down you think it is an excessive waste of money that serves no real purpose except to look cool. (yes Rob, I've heard you say this!) With a belief like that, there is no way you're ever getting behind the wheel of that sucker! People have all sorts of limiting beliefs. Zapping these bugs in your human software is the most critical and empowering thing you can do for your life. How do you do it? Try Emotional Freedom Technique, kinesiology, Byron Katie's work, fluency, re-scripting, Psych-K, core dynamics. There are lots of ways - do one, do them all, but do this work now. Otherwise your vision board will just be another thing cluttering your desk. The Guiding Lights in your personal evolution 1. Expand your awareness Lipton explains how his research shows that it is the cell's membrane that is actually responsible for decisions in a cell's life, not the nucleus. He proved this by extracting the nucleus from the cell and observing that the cell continued to function perfectly well, except when it came to producing new proteins and DNA (the main function of the nucleus) to repair and replace itself. Lipton also observed that since the cell 'thought' with its membrane, then if that membrane expanded and had a greater surface area, the better-equipped it was to interpret, engage with, extract nutrients from, and avoid threats in its environment. Bigger membrane = better survival and growth. Cells however can't enlarge indefinitely (think of a balloon filling with water - it expands and then breaks as the strength of the membrane reaches its limit). A great solution for cells was to band together in a cooperative community to share information about their environment. As communities of cells grew, they worked out it was more efficient to have some cells specialise in particular functions. In the human body, there are millions of different kinds of cells, each with their own particular function, all working together to promote a greater awareness and ability to interpret and respond to its environment. Companies work in a similar manner: humans work collaboratively for a common purpose, each specialising in a particular function for increased awareness and efficiency. What does this mean for you and your life? Increasing your own awareness, your ability to observe and interpret your environment, will radically improve your ability to respond, interpret, and take action that supports your success. How do you improve your awareness? First of all, sort out your three Pillars of Personal Power, as listed above. Next, develop your intuition through meditation and other energy modalities. Third, collaborate with others to expand your knowledge and self-perception either one-on-one with a coach or with a mastermind group. Collaboration will enhance your intuition. 2. Fun. It's easy to take personal development too seriously. After all, this is your life we're talking about! However, by taking a serious approach you only confound and bog down your efforts in creating a life of ease and grace. Start the vibe off right - have fun! When you take an attitude of fun and delight to your life, then everything flows far more easily and gracefully. Did you know that 2008 is officially the Year of Fun? Well, it is now, according to all the cohorts her at Inner Compass. Join us! Here's to you and your life, Zoe Stuff that works Law of Attraction Superhighway This is absolutely one of my favourite products. I had such a good time talking with each of the coaches about their Law of Attraction strategies. I came away buzzing with new personal development strategies, and a whole new level of confidence in incorporating Law of Attraction principles in my life and work. Now you can listen to the interviews individually, or get the (better deal) package. Check it out here: www.LOAforCoaches.com Inner Compass Updates 3 Pillars of Personal Power Workshop After popular demand, the 3 Pillars workshop is on offer to boost your 2008 plans in the right direction. Build on the momentum and energy of the new year, and get your goals and dreams on fast forward from the outset. We'll get your Focus Funnel filtered and distilled with absolute clarity, we'll overhaul your environments so they are electric with positive energy, and we'll blast any beliefs holding you back. We'll meet on four consecutive Wednesday evenings by telephone link up, starting February 6th. There is nothing like the energy of a group to galvanise goals, build confidence, and have fun. Fun is number one, right?! If you want to book your spot, then shoot me an email at zoe@innercompass.com.au. Book Review - The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton Unleashing the power of consciousness, matter, and miracles. This book really delivers. For a science book, it is easy-to-read, complete with graphs and photographs to explain key points. Lipton expands on his observations of the cell and quantum physics and its implications for humanity. In brief, since we are all made out of energy, and our thoughts are energy too, then our thoughts create and influence our biology. In short, you can think yourself thin, healthy, rich or whatever else you desire. Though this is a familiar concept in Law of Attraction literature, Lipton brings a fresh perspective with his science of epigenetics. A very cool read - recommended. Check it out here. Featured Link - Internet Marketing Explained For all those budding infopreneur's and internet marketing enthusiasts, this one is for you. Armand Morin's new project - Internet Marketing Explained, the relaunch, looks like a juicy one. He's been loading awesome videos to his blog for a limited time only in anticipation of the relaunch. Check them out here. I use Morin's Ebook Cover Generator and think it is the duck's guts. I can design a cover for a new product in about ten minutes that looks totally awesome. Saves me time and a ton of cash when marketing a new product. It does CD covers, reports, ebooks, boxed products, all out of the same design. Very cool. Check it out here. Laser Thoughts "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney "If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play at it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf." - Bob Hope "Setting a good example for the children take all the fun out of middle age." - William Feather "There is no such things as 'fun for the whole family'." - Jerry Seinfeld About Zoë Zoe has paddled 30 weeks by canoe in Northwest Ontario, run 6 marathons, hiked hundreds of kilometers in Australia's outback, worked ten years at Outward Bound, survived cancer, married a fair dinkum Aussie bloke, and wrestled a 6 meter crocodile. It's all true, except for the crocodile part. As the Head Coach at Inner Compass, Zoe helps personal development enthusiasts create their own best life following the Law of Attraction. It's all about fun, freedom, and adventure. If you want to live a life that rocks your socks, then get in contact. It's time. Zoe Routh www.innercompass.com.au PO Box 5194 Lyneham ACT 2602 Australia +61 2 6162 0554