{"id":3731,"date":"2012-05-24T00:00:34","date_gmt":"2012-05-24T04:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/haveamagnificentday\/?p=3731"},"modified":"2012-05-23T23:40:34","modified_gmt":"2012-05-24T03:40:34","slug":"enjoy-the-fruits-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2012\/05\/enjoy-the-fruits-of-life.html","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy the Fruits of Life!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Success is at hand and this chipmunk is enjoying the fruits of life.<\/span>
\n You too can enjoy success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, so many people are worried about financial situations and the economy.<\/span>
\n Jobs and capital are scarce, unemployment is high, home values have plummeted.<\/span>
\n There is uncertainty in the financial and world markets and concerns about health care and national debt.\u00a0 <\/span>So much energy is focused in the wrong direction\u2026\u2026toward fear, lack and limitation.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is easy to focus on the problems and the fear.<\/span>
\n The solution is to focus on the positive and what you want to create.<\/span>
\n Keep your energy centered on what is possible and the natural flow of abundance.<\/span>
\n Everything in the world is growing and expanding.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many people thriving right now in this economy.<\/span>
\n There are businesses that are growing and profitable.<\/span>
\n There are opportunities all around for those who are looking with clear vision.<\/span>
\n Where are you consistently focused?<\/span><\/p>\n

First, it is time to ask yourself what is your definition of success.<\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/strong>Not what Big Business and society tries to sell, not what others people say you should want in life,<\/span> but what do you really want<\/strong><\/em>?\u00a0 What is your definition of success?<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it based on money, status, lifestyle and financial assets?<\/span>
\n Does it include health, relationships, family, quality of life and balance?<\/span>
\n How about time for spiritual (religious) practice, time in nature?<\/span>
\n Does it include growing spiritually, mentally and emotionally?<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have a clear picture of what success looks like for you?<\/span>
\n Or do you just have a few goals about making enough money and having a good lifestyle?<\/span>
\n Are you designing a balanced life or making a living?<\/span>
\n Have you given yourself the time to truly look at what you want in life?<\/span><\/p>\n

To be truly successful requires building a foundation that is strong enough to create success.<\/span>
\n This means developing the beliefs, values, habits and sincerity of care, quality and service.<\/span>
\n It means being a person that people trust and want to be around who contributes to their lives and well being.\u00a0 <\/span>There is no short cut to success, as it requires learning and practicing the proper principles.<\/span><\/p>\n

These proper principles apply to all areas of life.<\/span>
\n The action steps may vary, but the principles are the same.<\/span>
\n This is the time for you to look at your life and where you are now and where you are heading.<\/span>
\n Do you have a clear definition of success and do you have a healthy, balanced game plan?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you do you will enjoy success and fulfillment in all areas of your life and true prosperity.<\/span>
\n If not, you may make a lot of money and have a lot of things, but not joy and fulfillment.<\/span>
\n The choice is yours.\u00a0 You can make it now.\u00a0 You can create true success for yourself right now!<\/span><\/p>\n

smiles,<\/span>
\n\ud83d\ude42 Lee<\/span>
\nThe Mega Coach<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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