Sunday, February 6, 2011

Weekly Challenge 2/6/11 - 2/12/11 Inspire!


Inspiration comes in many shapes and sizes.  Sometimes, we can be inspired by the smallest circumstance that only you takes notice of and other times, something breathtaking and beautiful that inspires the likes of many.  This week, the angels have asked for us to focus our hearts on inspiration.  Inspiring ourselves and others; to draw out, motivate, move into action or as the definition of inspire refers, to breathe life into something drawing it into action.

There are various ways you can inspire yourself and others.  Here are just a few examples of how to incorporate the challenge of being inspired and inspiring others:

  • Become what you wish to experience.  In other words pay it forward.  If you would like for someone to let your car into traffic for example, let someone else in.  Smile at someone just because, hold the door for someone behind you, be patient and laugh when stuck in traffic, have a difficult client or challenging day...whatever your circumstance, become what you wish to experience in others...set the example of inspiration for others to follow.
  • Take time to have genuine interest in others that surround you.  People care about you however, they want to know you are authentic and care for them as well.  You may become inspired by a relationship, business venture or discover inspired messages within being authentic with those around you.  Ask questions.  Take a genuine interest in others, make the time.
  • Encouragement.  Everyone goes through tough times.  When you support people and encourage them through these times, you’ll be inspiring them to see the best in themselves and in their situation.  This holds true for you as well.  If you feel the need for encouragement, FIND some!  Seek out a supportive friend, community or group who can offer you inspiration.  The Internet can also be a  place to find positive inspiring outlets to explore.
  • Look for people, ideas, environments and knowledge that you find inspiring and motivating.  Share your dreams with someone who will support and encourage you.  Join a group or community that shares your interests.  Read a book or watch a movie that has inspiring messages of hope and love.
  • Share who you are with others.  You are unique and have more to share and offer others than you give yourself credit for.  Your experiences make you who you are, unique and beautiful.  Full of wisdom and from your point of view. You may be the only one who can touch someone with your inspiring message. Inspire!
  • Do you have a dream or an inspired idea that you have been waiting for the perfect moment to arrive to take action?  Start making plans or taking steps to move your dreams or inspired ideas into a reality!  Likewise, inspire others who have shared their dreams or inspired ideas with you to move forward and start making plans!
  • Be vulnerable.  Let your guard down and be willing to share your failures as well as your successes. Others will relate to you and feel inspired by your genuine perspective.  They’ll understand that they’re not the only ones with challenges.
  • Challenge yourself, challenge others.  Many of us have had someone in our lives who at times seemed more like a tormentor than mentor.  They challenged us to do our best, and we were better for it.  Practice the term  "carefrontation", the careful and caring confrontation of others.  Challenging ourselves and others can be done with care and consideration while infusing inspiration all the while.  
The following video is a scene from the movie "Coach Carter".  Our deepest fear may just be that of seeing our true potential.  Can it be why at times we shy away from being inspired or inspiring others?  Is it more about accepting our bright light and the light in others, along with our unending potential verses living in our fear?  Try to see your unending potential and inspire yourself and others in this coming week's challenge!  Say "YES"!

Challenge yourself this week to move outside of your comfort zone and inspire! 
Inspire yourself and others in your world! 

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