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LIVING BY DESIGN NEWSLETTER
by Leslie Karen Sann, MA, LCPC
V3, #2
February 17, 2
003

IN THIS ISSUE

Are You Willing? 

Quotes

Practically Speaking

Wonder Questions

ARE YOU WILLING?

When we see where we are in contrast to where we want to be, and it seems like such vast uncharted territory, we often contract into fear and yearn to stay in the familiar, the comfort zone.

How can we move from the familiar into the unknown with ease? We ask, "Am I willing? Am I willing to step out of my comfort zone to have what I want?"

What is it to be willing? According to Webster it is 1) being favorably disposed to do something specified; 2) choosing without reluctance; 3) acting, giving, readily and cheerfully; 4) of the power of choice; volitional.

We see by these definitions that our willingness shifts us to the place of true creative power. When I am willing, I am choosing something specific and readily taking action.

It doesn't matter if you are scared or excited. What matters is that you are willing. Once you become willing your dream, your goal, your commitment will pull you forward. And your willingness will guide you to those action steps that will take you to your desired outcome.

It is irrelevant that you know what to do, or how to accomplish what you are willing to experience. What is essential is that you are willing. The willingness will guide your discovery of the how, it will shape your learning, it will call you forward into action.

Notice what comes up when you ask yourself, "Am I willing to do whatever it takes to bring my goal, (dream, commitment), into reality?"

Whatever you notice, give yourself loving appreciation. Be sensitively aware. Appreciate that whenever we open ourselves up to embrace something new, we often will have a response, a tangible physical, emotional, mental level response.

Whenever we open up to a new place, racy, queasy, butterflies stirring in the belly come with the territory. When we get to the edge of our comfort zone and step out of it, we are, by definition, going to be uncomfortable. That goes with the experience of growth and that can be looked at as feedback that you are on course. On course in moving toward your intended destination.

Sometimes we will discover that we are not willing to do whatever it takes. This discover is a gift because we can get honest with ourselves, let go of thinking about wanting it, and take that energy and utilize it elsewhere.

If we really want what we want, we must become willing to do, be and have whatever it takes. Including the willingness to be uncomfortable, to not know, to make mistakes, to keep taking action as you travel towards your goal.

Remember the first step is to be willing. It is essential. It is your source of true creative power.

Are you willing?

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QUOTES:

"Willingness opens the door to all life's possibilities." 
  
~ Byron Katie ~

"The willingness brings the ability." 
   ~ John-Roger ~

"Where there is a will, there is a way." 
   ~ Anonymous ~

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PRACTICALLY SPEAKING:

  • bring to mind something you would like. It could be something tangible, or an experience, or a deepening of a spiritual quality such as joy
  • ask yourself, "Am I willing to have what I want?"
  • pay attention to any physical level sensations, feelings, or thoughts that may occur
  • breathe into the experience you are having, deep, full breaths, accepting whatever response comes forward
  • now ask yourself, "Am willing to do whatever it takes to have what I want."
  • again notice your response. Breath into whatever occurs from a place of loving kindness
  • appreciate your willingness to be with yourself and tell yourself your truth

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WONDER QUESTIONS:

  • Are you willing to have what you want?
  • Are you willing to do whatever it takes make that happen?
  • Are you willing to learn what you need to learn ?
  • Are you willing to let go of whatever is in the way?
  • Are you willing to be the predominant creative force in your life?

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