CONSCIENCE-FOUND IT?

CONSCIENCE-FOUND IT?

It was a very interesting day yesterday. A day where I had a wonderful opportunity to lunch with a psychiatrist associate, then golf with a business coach I have known for years, but never had the opportunity to spend one on one time with.

Upon reflection this morning, and looking at what has made the biggest shift inside of me over the years, I think it’s hearing my conscience.

I’ve always had one; it certainly made me feel really guilty for many years because I found ways not to listen. I learned, with training and mood altering substances and behaviors, I could make this “voice” a background, always there, but suppressed. I have no doubt that in my mind I created Disneyworld. Through what I know now to be insane behavior, I moved in to Disneyworld and convinced myself it was real. Can others relate?

In 1994, I had a moment of clarity. The small quiet voice that was always there roared out, “Listen to me before you lose even more!”

And for some reason, I not only heard it, I heeded it. A journey began.

Inside all of us is a small quiet voice. Call it conscience. Call it your source. Call it your higher power. Call it whatever you want, but learn to hear it.

Today, I make sure I get quiet time as part of my day. I have learned through training and practice to stop the squirrels from running in my head, to shut down the thoughts that are unconscious ego at play. In this still time, the small, quiet voice is heard.

To escape Disneyland, I have been living in the real world, I allow myself to feel my feelings, and others taught me to identify what they are. I can deal with external and internal pain without medicating. In areas where significant decision is required, I am more patient and allow myself to hear the quiet voice inside most of the time.

This came with spiritual awakening, and a realization that for all the many years I lived a life driven by self-will and low self-esteem, that there was a higher power that dwelt within and all around me.

We all have this small quiet voice within. I have heard others talk about imaginary objects on each shoulder in constant conflict. Others call it good and bad, devil and god, and so on. I really don’t care how it is described. I’m just grateful that I learned to listen to my conscience before I went down even lower!

The journey since has been great, living in the real world certainly has its problems, but to feel and be “in the game” is what is meant to be.

Have you found that small quit voice, do you take the quiet time to listen to your conscience?

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Blogging-Why??

Blogging-Why??

I have been journaling, and posting my journal as a blog for some time. Why?

I am a member of a group of coaches who can be found at Big Life.ws, and have been part of a share group about blogging. I am trying to put into practice what others are telling me about blogging. I look for the input of any and all that read the blog.

The advice put yourself out there; let people see who you are and what you’re about! I do try to do that.

I journal as a part of my journey of recovery from multiple addictions. It allows me to externalize on the outside what is going on in the inside, and keeps garbage from building up. I try to externalize feelings and thoughts. This is for my benefit.

I post my journal publicly for a few reasons.

Being public keeps me honest. What I put out there is available to people who know and trust me. I can’t afford to BS the troops.

I know I am not unique.

What I am going through is a journey that many others are taking. I benefit from the experience, strength and hope of others, and from feedback I get, I know my blogs at times are positive to others. This is a form of service.

I have gone through a major inspection of my life over the past year. I had a unique opportunity to really explore my purpose in life, and do something that can make a meaningful difference.

I have strong people skills, a world of life, business, and recovery experience, and a desire to help others succeed. I have always been a mentor and coach to others as part of who I am.

I have gone back to school to hone my coaching and mentoring skills and to learn. I have deepened my spiritual life considerably.

There is about 10% of the population affected by addictions. Many will not seek help and will remain in denial. There are many out there who want a confidential place to identify if they have a problem, and deal with it privately. There are great treatment centers out there. I offer an option to those who want confidentiality and are prepared to work. And the option is less expensive. With Addictions, I mentor people. I do not do pure coaching. And I know what I am doing.

I also have the training and knowledge to help people transform their lives by setting goals, thinking big, and applying the talents within to achieve a more abundant life-whether it is career or personal. Spiritual-not religious- awakening and awareness is a part of this process.

So I blog from a practical standpoint as a method of attracting people to my business because they want what I offer and have a good feel of who I am.

I will continue journaling and posting as part of my recovery. I also believe I provide a much needed service to others, and welcome new clients.

So there is the why! How about some feedback? I would love to make more of a positive difference!!