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Inspired Inspiration

“Inspiration” has to do with those light bulb moments when I have a bright idea.  It has to do with those moments when I think of or do something unique and extraordinary.  Inspiration is a deep-down personal calling to do something huge and epic.  But I can only be inspired when I am breathing. 

Yes!  Breathing!  When you breathe, you can make things happen! A wise man once said that there are three types of people in this world:  The ones who make things happen, the ones who watch what happens and the ones who get to the station after the train has left… they wonder  “What the heck just happened and why?”.   Inspired people do not spend time wondering.  They make things happen. 

Inspiration is about genius.  We all have our own special brand of genius.  It is also about vision and I believe that most people have it.  Vision is closely related to having influence.  One’s influence depends on who you are and what your circumstances are.  Vision, genius and influence help us each to develop our own unique brand of inspiration.  We can all “make things happen”.  The Archaic meaning of inspire is “to breathe life into” something. 

People often ask:  “How do I keep myself inspired to keep on working towards my goals and make my dreams a reality?  When my inspiration loses steam, I remember some age-old wisdom.

I do not let my dreams be “crowd-funded”. 

My dreams and goals are specific to me, not a generic cut-and paste version of what everybody else wants. 

I don’t worry about what other people think. 

There are many well-meaning people in my life that have ideas about what I should and should not be doing with my life.  I must decide whether I should do what they want me to do, or do what I want to do.  I found that when I live my life according to someone else’s rules, I am almost always miserable and uninspired. 

I protect my excitement inspiration by not letting the dream stealers rain on my parade. I respect those that have different ideas to what I have but I talk about my dreams and goals with passion and conviction.  I remember the words of a wise man who once said:  “One man with conviction is a majority!”

I don’t worry about how things will turn out. 

Worry is a useless activity.  I remind myself often that “things” do not lead me to inspiration.  A new car will not make me more inspired.  A new glamorous job or a gorgeous partner will not inspire me! To be truly inspired, I must simply recognise every precious moment of life and make the best that I can of it.  Every moment is an inspiration, no matter what it looks like. 

Everything I need to know is already mine!

I have everything I need to know, for every moment in time, already filed in the cabinet in my head.  I can be “left to my own devices” and my own devices are sufficient for what I want to accomplish in my life.  This may sound strange to you.  The fact is that I came into this life with nothing, I go out of this life with nothing and I do not need anything to live my purpose on planet earth.  All that I will ever need to live an inspired life is in the space between my ears, which is connected directly with my heart.  The challenge is to believe it is there.

This idea is beautifully illustrated in the ancient story of David and Goliath.  David was inspired to slay the giant because he wanted to be somebody.  But he did not go onto the battlefield with a sword, a spear and a shield.  He went with a slingshot and a few pebbles and he still completed the task successfully and became somebody.  Our belief is more important than our pebbles and slingshots.

These four little reminders inspired me to make my own beautiful noise. Inspiration is a one-man band.  You have to make all the music yourself.  As soon as I realised that I have my own unique rhythm, and that I can make what ever noise I want to make, my life started having a sparkle it never had before.  Remember that your dreams and aspirations are your own, don’t worry about what others think, don’t worry about the outcome. Trust that you already have everything you need. Your life would be a symphony … if you choose it to be.

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Get the Mojo back, FAST!

The middle of January 2022 had come and gone! Many of us now only stare at the New Years resolutions that we made only three weeks ago! Some of us had already given up on this 2022 to-do list. We are no longer inspired to do, be or have something new and exciting in 2022. We had already fallen back into the old mundane groove. Face it! Some of us are no longer inspired with 2022 and the year has just begun! Getting the Mojo back, is crucial!

Don’t’ despair! There are ways in which you can get your Mojo back! Ways to revive the spring in your step! Widen the smile on your face!

Here is how you get your Mojo back!

Address Stress.

Getting the Mojo back means dealing with your stress in an effective way. If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed, lighten your load. Address the source of the stress before you do anything else. Work, a personal conflict, too many things on your to-do list, or too many demands on your time causes more stress than we would like to acknowledge. Earnestly try to pinpoint the reason for your stress and take action. With the help of a friend, or a HeartCore Transformation Specialist, let some things go or find ways to delegate them. Very few things in life are worth the physical and emotional toll of chronic stress.

Have more fun!

Fun is an essential element of a strong mojo. Right now, go grab a pen and paper. Think about the times in your life when you really had fun, and write them down. Go over the events in your head and mentally re-live these fun and happy times. Circle some of these activities that you might want to enjoy again. Then pick a couple and go do them!

Get your body moving!.

Choose fun activities that allow you to move. Without putting the pressure on yourself to start an exercise routine (which can feel like work and create more stress), think of some ways you can get physical and really enjoy it.  I know which one you are thinking of, and by all means, go for it. Otherwise, just play some tennis or basketball. Go dancing with a group of crazy friends. Drive to the mountains and take a hike. Go skinny dipping at night. Get up from your chair and skip around the room or do some jumping jacks. Just get moving and enjoy it.

You can also do this…

Switch off the television!

It’s so easy to plonk in front of the television or the computer when you are feeling low on mojo. Once you are in that chair, it is so hard to get back up.  For a few days at least, turn off the telly and computer so that you are forced to do something else. Go surf somewhere other than the internet! Have a conversation with your spouse or children. Clear clutter or organize something. Go buy some flowers and arrange them.  Read something inspirational or motivating. Do something, anything, that is positive, productive and joyful. Therefore, no more sitting around and zoning out!

Do Something Adventurous.

Take a risk! Shake your life up a bit. Do something that is totally out of character for you! Do something completely unexpected. Take a road trip to nowhere in particular!! Eat sushi! Go whitewater rafting. Have a trolly race at the mall! Be spontaneous. Do something that you’ve always wanted to do. Do not worry what other people might think. It is your mojo!

Love Your Body.

When we lose our mojo, we can mistreat our bodies with too much alcohol, fatty/sugary foods, or medications. It’s impossible to get your groove back when your body is sedated with yucky stuff. In the light of this, remember to treat your body with loving kindness. Eat mojo-supporting foods like lots of veggies, fruits and lean meats and less processed, high fat bad-for-you foods. By all means, have a chocolate or a glass of wine, but do not overindulge!

Your Mojo still missing?

These are simple but very effective ways to open the door for your Mojo to step back in again!  If this does not help, then DOWNLOAD my comprehensive plan to get your mojo back.  See the sidebar for details!

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