To Succeed... Just Let Go

Yes, life doesn't have to be a struggle, regardless of what you think about what's actually going on in your life right now or your previous "failures".

Yes, you can allow what's best for you come about in your life by allowing yourself be. A lot of "allowing" going on here. And this is the secret to a wonderful life.

We're constantly plagued by one of our thinking mind's greatest drawbacks... wanting.

So, for starters in this episode, we explore the fundamentals of want, starting with the most fundamental want of all... wanting to be wanted! After all, it's nice to be liked, particularly when, using our normal thinking mind normally, we may not like ourselves all that much.

We explore comparative want - wanting what others have, wanting what we think makes those others look more happy and successful that we think we are ourselves.

We inevitably explore jealousy and the roots of comparative thinking and, in the end, we realise that it is thinking itself that is the root of all our problems or, should I say, perceived problems.

We'd be better off not thinking at all! We'd be better of... letting ourselves be.

And that's where this episode will take you.

You have a choice - you can either use your mind normally and, in the process, allow your normal thinking mind abuse you or...

You can take charge of your inner world and transform your outer world and, while you're at it, the lives of those around you and, as if that weren't wonderful enough, add your little bit of joy and calm to a world that badly needs it.

In this episode, we explore how to do that in the simplest and straightforward way by using something that you're already doing... breathing.

We explore why this is so important and, in doing so, we begin not only to understand the consequences but to actually experience them in terms of what happens in our daily lives, how we behave moment-to-moment and how we meet and rise to the occasion when confronted by life's everyday challenges - small, medium and large.

But, as always, there's more to it than that. Not only is this about looking after yourself and living the life that's best for you, it's actually a matter of life and death... yours.

Words have power - we explore that a little at the outset in this episode.

But that's only a prelude to a flow of information and insight that, I hope, will allow you awaken, know yourself, experience your inner power and, then, allow it to be unleashed on a waiting world, starting with what you might consider to be your own "little world".

There's a lot of "allowing" going on here. Truth is, we don't have to do an awful lot to change our world and, as we explore in this episode, this change can take place in the twinkling of an eye.

In fact, you could say, we have to do less.

We only need do the important stuff (effortlessly), informed as to what is important by... simply turning up to the here and now.

Now, this is a matter of life and death - your turning up to your life will enable you start living like you mean it; it will impact those you love and those around you (including those who you think you certainly do not love!) and it will impact the world at large.

Stop being part of the problem - this chaotic world in which we exist - and start being the solution... effortlessly. It means a lot.

Yes, the gift is your's to give - you can give yourself everything your heart desires - it simply depends on a couple of fundamental choices that you need to make.

In this episode, we explore one of life's burning questions: What Do You Want Out of Life?

But we explore it in a way that might surprise you. In doing so, you'll discover, that all that's best in life is sitting right in front of you, before your very eyes. All you have to do is come to your senses to experience that kind of everyday life you'd like to have... every day.

This isn't a trick. Neither is it a nice idea or wishful thinking. And it's as simple as breathing in and out.

In short, everything that's best for you in life depends on how you turn up to your life. It's kinda obvious when it's put that way, isn't it?

I could put it even more simply: your future depends on how you turn up to the present.

It's all around us - we may even be a player in the normal crazy game. Yes, inappropriate behaviour abounds and is, as we speak, ruining lives.

All reaction is inappropriate because all reaction is automatic and defensive - that's how the normal mind works and that's what we're seeing around us everywhere we look.

To make this world a better place - and, by that I mean, to make your life less stressful and, perhaps, even joyful - you need to deal appropriately with inappropriate behaviour.

That is what this episode is about. This episode explains exactly how to do what is required, what is best because, obviously, reacting to inappropriate behaviour is, actually, just more inappropriate behaviour!

To explore this, I'm looking at one of the most potentially fraught areas of our everyday interactions with others... family! How do you deal with the madness that is so prevalent in the family dynamic? Well, this episode explores both its origins and the appropriate required action.

Hope it spurs you into do what needs to be done, saying what needs to be said and, as a result, making this world a better place.

We're making lifestyle choices all the time - the kind of choices that amount to a matter of life and death... your's.

We're not aware of this because we do it automatically. And, because we do it automatically, not only are we "blissfully" unaware, we're also regularly making the wrong choices.

In this episode, we explore, for starters, the very real and negative implications of "living" this way - of living a shorter and lesser life than needs be or, indeed, should be.

But that's only as a precursor to our exploring making the right lifestyle choices - the kind of choices that will enhance your experience of life straight away, the kind of choices that lead to the kind of results that you'd love to achieve.

Or, should I say, the kind of choice... singular.

Get one choice right and everything cascades into an experience of you and of your life that you wouldn't have thought possible.

No, we're not talking about selfishness and greed in this episode! In fact, we're talking about the exact opposite - the one thing that you, that anyone, can do for the good of everyone, starting with the most important person in your life... you.

Step-by-step, throughout the day, instructions are provided in this episode - the steps that we all must take to start the day like we mean it and to keep ourselves sane throughout the day, in the face of the everyday madness all around us.

Most importantly, we explore the absolute necessity of taking charge and putting your best foot forward, regardless of the circumstances.

And, when you do, you'll discover a world to which the vast majority of people are blind - blinded by their own thoughts and perceptions. You will discover a world where all is well and life can be fully and unreservedly enjoyed.

Because enjoying yourself is what life's all about.

We're exploring so-called emotions in this episode - "so-called" because most emotions are simply and destructively the product of thought.

Yes the automated thoughts that enable us make it through the day are the self-same automated thoughts that make us think that we're angry, fearful, anxious, lonely... you name it, it's all thought-induced.

So, in this episode, we explore action not reaction, considered response not emotional overload, doing what needs to be done, not throwing fuel on the everyday fires of this normal crazy everyday world of ours.

Using a couple of really simply everyday practical examples, this episode explains how the normal mind sets us up for everyday disaster, so everyday that we think that it's OK, that is an acceptable price to pay for making it through the day.

Conversely, I explain why you're here, what everyday life is really all about and, most importantly, how to experience it, how to do the right thing effortlessly and how to enjoy yourself in the process.

All this flows when you... control your emotions.

All is well. You'll have heard me repeat that on many occasions, you'll have heard that from the Buddha, the Bible, Anthony deMello, not to mention all the modern "gurus"!

But look at the world. Look at your everyday life. Is all really well? Or are we fooling ourselves with the worst form of wishful thinking when we endeavour to convince ourselves that all is well?

Well! That's what we explore in this episode: the scientific fact, as confirmed by neuroscience, that a brain in flow creates a reality where all is, in actual reality, flowing effortlessly, where all is, actually well.

We explain and explore how, in the moment, not only is it all good, it provides us with an opportunity to enjoy and be excited by how we play our part in all being well.

And what a central part that is!

Obviously, playing your part is central to your creating an everyday experience of flowing life, where all is actually well. But you've a central role in doing the same for those around you, those you love, the bully at work, the angry people (that we inevitably encounter every day), the world at large.

And, boy, does the world at large need it.

This episode finishes with the words "you are the creator, go and create all that's best" - or words to that effect!!

What we need is encouragement to start doing and keep doing what we need to do to move ourselves forward.

What we don't need is courage - once you stop thinking that "Little Old Me" can't take the required actions to move your life forward, neither courage nor bravery is required - to quote Nike, you just do it - what it happens to be.

And you do it effortlessly - that's one of the key messages to emerge from this week's episode - because, whilst our normal way of thinking evolved in a way that frustrates our so-called best efforts, you will find that, freed from that normal way of thinking, you, again to quote Nike, just do it.

So, this episode provides you with the instructions for experiencing all of this good stuff, in the here and now, where your life is actually lived.

You've have the instructions for fulfilling one of life's great purposes - to live it! To live it like you mean it and enjoy yourself in the process.

Worth 30mins of your time!