The following list are the values that are important to me right now… Or at least that is what I think.

1. connection/love
2. health
3. contribution
4. peace of mind
5. … blabla

However, what is more important is to see what values list I need to adopt in order to reach my goals.

So, my long term goals in life are… in order of importance

1. To be a bright shining light, loving deeply, being an expression of the divine,
2. to have lots of fun, not taking life too serious, play a lot
3. just feeling blessed, to feel the warm embrace of god, to live in peace and harmony with all there is, to feel the sacred in all, to have the deepest respect for all, havingpeace of mind, feeling very relaxed yet being veryactiv
4. to beone with everyone and everything, to feel the oneness
5. to live a life of service, to be a (not so) humble servant of servants
6. Being one of the best and finest coaches in the world, to amaze myself and others of what I am capable of (being a hero), to meet with the great of the earth, to make it to the history books, leave my legacy
7. to make a real difference to the world, to make the world a better place
   
8. to earn big money (simply as an indication of the tremendous value that I have added to people’s
9. live a truly rich life (beautiful eco house at a lake, zero emission car, fantastic holidays, organizing lots of parties)
10. leading by example…
11. Being a happy person, have a constant feeling of wonder and excitement about life, the great and the small
12. Having lots of fulfilling relationships
13. to never feel better than anyone else (or not too much better:-)
    
14. feeling emotions very deep, without being overwhelmed
15. being in optimal physical health, feeling strong and energetic
16. being curious and learning new things

So, what values (one word) do I need to adopt to achieve those goals? For an extensive overview of values, take a look at Steve Pavlina’s website …

1. Enthousiasm/ Wonder/ Awe/ Curiosity/ Excitement/ Surprise/ Variety/Bliss/  Thankfulness/ Gratitude/ Belonging/ Freedom/ Sacredness/ Respect/ Unity/ Spirit/wisdom/ Calmness /Balance/ Harmony/ Peace/ Serenity
2. Serve/ Love / Care / Entrepreneurialism / Money / Safety / Stability (being a powerful conduit for the life force/spirit/god/light passing through me… and shining brightly). Love/serve myself first, so I can serve/love others even more. Becoming a fine coach, making other people shine brightly as well… Being an example for others.
3. Fun / Playfulness / Imagination/ Desire / Drive / Enjoyment / Happiness/ Joy/ Passion/ Living life to the fullest /
4. Connection / fulfilling relationships / Authenticity/ Intimacy/ sensitivity/ Sensuality/ Sexuality/ Teamwork
5. Peak Health / Alertness /
6. Courage/ Bravery/ Being the best / Standing out / Competition/ Play to win / Challenge/ Accomplish unachievable goals / Amaze myself and others /Adventure / Heroism/ Adoration/ Coolness/ Commitment/ Leadership/ Recognition/ Significance

My short term goals in order of importance.

1. Money
2. Money
3. Money

This means, I have to put “Serve” (“money”, “stability” and “safety”) on top of the list… or leave it at second place, and act accordingly!!!

This month I focus on the values in RED!!! “I commit to serve people (by connecting/listening what they really want), and have lots of fun making money.” Mmm, where to start?…

“Under distress, or any intense, negative emotion, we are focussed on the problem. In fact, sometimes we may be too close to it to actually find the solution. Imagine being in a pool with a huge wall around it – it feels like there is nothing else in the whole world except this pool. The only way we will realize that this pool is a small fraction of what makes up the whole world is if we get out. To do that, we sometimes need a little help (like a long ladder against the wall).

Humor provides the ladder we need to climb up out of our problem pool onto solid ground, where we can gain a fuller and more realistic perspective of the world and the overall significance of the problem. It is a cathartic (cleansing) release, which clears our head of fogging emotions and renews our bodies so they are refreshed for action!

How does Laughter renew us?

Laughing invokes feelings of happiness and joy. Instead of being all gloomy and frustrated because there is no perceived solution, laughing lifts us up out of our pool of problems and plops us on solid ground where we can gain some new insights. Under conditions of happiness, joy and merriment, it is much easier to think creatively around a problem than when our mind is filled with a sense of helplessness, worthlessness and inadequacy.

This is particularly evident when there are a few people involved in a project. Shared laughter promotes bondage and unity within the group. People feel more welcome and free to offer suggestions and think out loud. They’re not afraid of being put-down, so will risk sharing their opinion.

Laughter also opens the door to more real and risky communication. Sometimes people are feeling scared or overwhelmed by conditions, but don’t know how to express it. If a humorous comment is made that expresses the concerns in an exaggerated way, people will laugh. This then enables them to talk about the uncomfortable issues or concerns. By laughing, an entry is made for talk about the subject.

As the old saying goes:-
“Those who laugh…last.”

(from library think quest)

For more information about this man… take a look at his website. http://www.paulhawken.com/paulhawken_frameset.html

www.wiserearth.org (THE social network for sustainability)

fora.tv/ (free television network giving a platform for the biggest thinkers, do-ers in every field imaginable)

wealthandachievement.com (Chris Howard’s Academy of Wealth and Achievement)

www.meettheboss.tv (free video’s with interviews of the biggest bosses of our planet)

www.wholeearthfilms.com/ (collection of great free videos)

www.paulhawken.com (incredible activist with a CV that will blow you away. Founder of… )

Working on a computer (or blogging:-) can also quicly become a lean back experience of life. I know for myself that I want to get more involved in life, I want to feel more alive, and the solution to that is to lean forward…

but… <fear’s coming up> I am afraid that I am gonna fall, that the speed is going to be too high…. <sudden insigth> but, when the speed is too high, I can always lean back again, can’t I???

“Morihei Ueshiba regarded by many to be the greatest martial artist in modern times, deeply understood the larger flow of balancing. O’Sensei, the founder of the martial art of Aikido, was once asked by his students, “How do you keep your balance all the time?

The master laughed and said: “The art is not in trying to keep your balance, but in losing it and seeing how fast you can regain it. The reason you don’t see me out of balance is because I regain it so quickly!”

Turn up the juice on your mindfulness so that you notice when you are beginning to lose your balance, and then return again, and again, and again. Remember, “choice follows awareness” and in those moments when you “wake-up” and return to mindful awareness you have the choice to move toward or away from balance.”

Let’s give it a try!!

“How did I get here?”

“What are my choices”?

“What do I do now?”

“How do I move forward?”

“Where is it that I want to go”?

And know that…

“Changing, transitioning, and transforming in life aren’t things that just happen to you. They are skills you can actually learn and master.”

“At first it is disconcerting, even disturbing, to find yourself in circumstances you did not expect, let alone desire. However, once you get over the shock of being in an unexpected place in your life, you have a precious opportunity to explore all the new pathways that place has led you to. Unexpected destinations are that harbor you didn’t know was there. They hold the promise of unexpected experiences, unexpected wisdom, unexpected awakenings, and ultimately, unexpected blessings. Finally, this is what this book is about-moving forward and seeing the future with new, hopeful eyes.

This is what will reveal your true strength, your true greatness. This is what will make you wise. This is what will give you the experience of true passion, true joy, and ultimately, true freedom.” (Barbara De Angelis)

http://www.barbaradeangelis.com/howdidigethere/excerpt.htm

http://www.careerleader.com/gettingunstuck/gu_intro.html

Getting unstuck becomes an art when

…. you DECIDE in time that you had ENOUGH!!!!!

…. you ASSIST others to get unstuck, when you help others grow. When you set free the music that is locked up inside.

However, to become  a real master in the art of getting unstuck,  you simply have to… “lean forward” and you will

KEEP MOVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tip: when you bring yourself a little bit out of balance, when lean forward in life, you will get the EDGE in life:-)

6h30: I get out of bed, and start with some meditation (sensual deep breathing & gratitude exercises)

6h45: I start preparing breakfast (smooties, fruit & vegetables…)

7h00: Breakfast

7h30: I look at my vision board, remembering my mission & passion… enthousiasm skyrocketing

My vision: I see a bright future for all living creatures, Inspired and empowered people following their passions in life, living together in peace and harmony. Focussed on common challenges such as global warming, scientific discoveries, conquering outer space, rediscovering their natural balance.

7h40: Planning and organising the day in my AGENDA

7h50: Off for a run (balance exercises, leaning forward, breathing through:-)

8h45: Replenishing (smoothy…) & Taking a shower

8h57: Totally prepared and ready to conquer the world… 3 minutes of SUPER RELAXATION

…

12h00: I allready finished the most important and most urgent work

Then I asked myself, but WHY on Earth do I want to set free the music in others? What is in it for me? I am not 100% sure of the answer that came to me, but now I think it has something to do with CONNECTION. When I see other people coming ALIVE, I feel more real, more alive myself. I feel like I cared, that I made a REAL difference to someone’s life. When I see high and loving spirits around me, I feel more alive myself.

In other words, I am simply a lonely guru, looking for connection, for love… for oneness

sad isn’t it…

Please, give me a call and suggest that we have a drink together, you will light up my world…

…. or maybe I can call you… mmm I didn’t think about that. But when I do, please do not think I call you because I think YOU are lonely or so… It is probably me, hope you don’t mind.

Okay, let’s see who calls first….

Let’s take the Healthy Way…

Health Habit 1: “I commit to be at peak health because it is my top1 priority/value in life:-), and visualise how my BODY feels… light, vibrant, energetic, smiling ear to ear from the inside out… feeling great about my healthy body, healthy mind, healthy life”

Health Habit 2: “I plan and organize my healthy meals” (2 or 3 nutritionally balanced shakes  a day, for convenience)

Health Habit 3: “I eat healthy 6 times a day (7h, 10h, 12h30, 15h30, 18h30, 21h)… 6 times a week… 36 meals and opportunities every single week” … WAAW:-)

Health Habits 4: “I MOOOOOOOOOOVE my body a lot. I appreciate my magical body, it is the best gym equipment in the world, open 24/7, free of charge“

Health Habits 5: “I balance and take in more nutrients, less calories“

Health Habits 6: “I eat the right foods, the right combinations, at the right time...” (3 nutrition shakes, fruit, vegetables, smooties)

Health Habit 7: “I help others, I am kind, I love, care, give… I pass on these healthy habits” (the altruistic effect is good for your body… do it for your self;-)

(ideas adapted from Bill Phillips http://www.transformation.com)