Blog #176 What’s Holding You Back? Part 2

Hope you have been taking a look at what may be tripping you up in any way and holding you back from what you would like to create in your life. Ground off whatever is in the way!

From Power of Positivity continued: Part 2

A big excuse that may hold us back: “I don’t have the money.”

The truth is that money is simply a tool; a method of exchange. However, economic statistics continue to show that wages continue to flatten while the cost of living increases.

But the fact of the matter is that we don’t need to live this way. Many studies have shown that material possessions and the accumulation of money do not correlate to happiness. The first step involves making the conscious decision to not live beyond your means. The second step is to determine what constitutes a want versus a need. You need food, water, shelter and electricity. You want the flat-screen TV, luxury car, cable package and cell phone. The third step involves minimizing the wants in your life.

Of course, whether or not minimalism is a desired lifestyle is completely your choice. There is nothing wrong with having nice things in moderation. Rather, it is the constant desire to buy and have more that creates unnecessary and toxic stress and excess.

Another excuse is: “It’s too late…”

It’s too late to pursue my education.
It’s too late to change careers.
It’s too late to fall in love.
It’s too late to start my own business.
It’s too late to leave an impact on the world…

The great writer Richard Bach once said:

“Here is a test to find out whether your mission on earth is finished: if you’re alive, it isn’t”

Whether your goal is a college degree, writing a novel, traveling the world or something else, the only limitations are the ones that we place on ourselves. If there is still air in your lungs and desire in your heart, there is no reason to stop.

A biggie excuse is often: “I’m too tired.”

It’s impossible to examine this excuse without thinking about time and busyness – excuses two and three on this list last week. After all, if we didn’t feel busy or deprived of time, we’d have no reason to be tired. As with time and busyness, there is some merit to the fact that we can indeed feel lethargic from time to time.

Inspect your daily activities and what is causing tiredness.
Are you rushing throughout the day from one place to another?
Are you getting adequate amounts of sleep (minimum 7-8 hours)?
Are you staying out or going to bed late during the weekdays?

All of these reasons – along with a multitude of others – will undoubtedly result in fatigue.

Making lifestyle changes can help. Stress or poor time management are likely one of the culprits. Make it a priority to feel energized throughout the day by discarding the bad habits that lead to tired feelings. Try to implement a short walk or nap into your day.

Break free from these excuses right now.  Make the declaration:

 “I release the roadblocks to my abundance. I am victorious!”

Embrace the power of letting go as a pathway to growth and freedom. By shedding the burdens of the past, you create space for new opportunities and possibilities.

Step forward with courage, and watch as your true potential unfolds!

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Empower what you are doing, own your certainty, trust your Inner Guidance and just DO IT!

Being grounded and centered and own your spiritual power as the spiritual being that you are! Ground off any energy that is holding you back or keeping you from fulfilling your soul’s purpose in this life. It’s not always about what you do in life, it is about sharing YOU!

Breathe and smile and ask and listen! Then GO FOR IT!

Photo of the beautiful August Sunset in San Diego