6-22-2015
I’m listening to the book The Success Principles again, this is the second time through. My intention is to listen closely, take notes, and really focus on what I’m learning. I started taking notes on a yellow tablet but decided to take notes using the computer. This will help me practice typing as well.
It took me about 15 min to get this much done just getting used to Word.
I just listened to him say “my inner guidance system is my joy” the things that bring me the greatest joy are in alignment with my purpose. To hone in on my purpose, take time to make a list of the times I have felt most joyful and alive. What are the common elements of those experiences? And figure out a way to make a living doing those things…
The times I have felt the most joyful and alive;
7-3-15
That was as far as I got. Trying to think of things that bring me joy is hard. So far the only thing I have is, one trip to Hawaii when I had perfect waves, I spent hours boogie boarding. Riding the force and power of those waves is the most fun I remember ever having in my life. I almost drowned that day. I was so tired I could hardly move, but I was having so much fun, I did not want to stop.
My intention going through the book again was to really focus on what I heard each day. And do everything he says to do. So when I did not have this exercise done I did not want to listen to any more until I got it done. I listened to another book while I was driving or riding my exercise bike. Then I realize I may never get this book done, so I reevaluated my decision and decided that by continuing to listen without completing exercises I could still be moving forward in my learning the Success Principals. And I know my subconscious would still be working on what I was learning.
It’s amazing how easily I can get out of a good habit. I was meditating 15 min, writing my appreciations 7 min, riding my exercise bike 15 min, doing my exercises the chiropractor gave me, doing Karate exercises, mirror exercises, saying my affirmations, listening to the book uninterrupted at least 15 min, listening to a ted talk, focusing on my goal book, practice typing, every day. The next thing I know I’m not. I’m doing some things, but not like I want to. I’ve got good excuses though.
Even though I haven’t done everything I want to do, the book is still influencing me in positive ways. The other day driving to work in my golf cart I noticed I was thinking forgiving thoughts about my ex-wife and, Tapan, my ex-partner in Real Estate.
I have been to some spectacular places in my life but never saw the beauty. Now every day I appreciate how beautiful it is hear. I’m a guy who drives fast, at least 7 mi. over the speed limit. I hate slow drivers, one of my biggest pet peeves is the idiot driving slow in the fast lane. So at first it was hard to drive around in the golf cart with top speed being 21.8 miles per hr downhill, with the wind. Now I enjoy just driving around in the golf cart, relaxed and seeing how beautiful everything is hear.
It’s funny to me that I slow down some times to watch the sprinklers on the golf course, or some wildlife. If I come up on a slow golf cart, instead of being frustrated waiting for an opportunity to pass, I just slow down and fallow them. Sometimes I pull over and watch some golfers for a few minutes and let the slow driver get out ahead of me.
I dress different I haven’t worn jeans for maybe two weeks. I haven’t worn my watch for even longer. I haven’t worn boots in over a month. I have worn shorts almost every day for over a month, I never wear shorts. I shave almost every day even if I don’t need to.
I know why I never wear shorts. When I was little I was extremely modest, I don’t know why, yet. One day I was climbing a tree with a friend. He was higher up than I was and as I was climbing up I saw his junk hanging out as he stood between branches. I was never going to let that happen to me, so I quit wearing shorts. It did not matter how hot it got I really was comfortable in jeans.