Almost two years ago, I went to a Tony Robbins Relationship Seminar… I can’t tell you what a blessing that truly was. Not only did I see immediate shifts within my relationship but I was also able to connect more to my life meaning; my sexual energy and also myself. We’ll talk about the juicy parts later ladies!
My partner (Andrew) and I arrived two days before the event, which allowed us to do some hiking along the Kalalau Trail. OMG was it the most beautiful trail I’ve ever hiked but that’s not the only thing that left me speechless…
After our hike, we arrived in a town not too far away to have dinner and relax after our day. In this cute town, there was a man outside painting these extraordinary paintings of the islands beauty. Andrew and I were already amazed at his paintings but the most awakening moment was seeing that this man was using his mouth to paint! Whaaaat?!
The man I speak of is named Moses Hamilton and was left physically paralyzed after a car accident years ago. You can read more of his story here. In midst of our conversation, he continued to amaze me with his attitude and the beliefs he had with life.
These beliefs would come in the form of his 3P’s:
- Passion
- Practice
- Perseverance
I was so taken back by his positivity and love for life which got me thinking, there are more people I see walking around who are more paralyzed. To me, Mo wasn’t paralyzed at all! He had an event that happened in his life and since then, was able to learn how to embrace its continual beauty.
He is definitely not stuck in a bad relationship with life. In fact, he was able to re-discover a lost passion and because of that, is now able to inspire others = Living Fully!
The truth is, we all get into paralyzing mindsets at times and for some people, it’s life-long but how do we know if we are walking around paralyzed?
Here are some things you could be doing to paralyze your life and ways to step OUT of it:
1. Limiting Beliefs
Beliefs that stop you from achieving things you want. For example, “there are no good guys out there,” “I can’t because I work all the time,” “I’m like this because I had a bad childhood…” Catch my drift? Limiting beliefs are anything that takes the responsibility off of you! You can’t skip the uncomfortable to get to the extraordinary.
2. Complaining
No need for a full-on definition you know very well what complaining is and we all do it from time to time, but let’s ask ourselves, what does this really do for us? Sure it feels good to temporarily connect with ourselves and others, but how does this allow passion and joy for life to come in? it doesn’t! In fact, it’s just another way to rid the responsibility we’ve played in a given situation.
3. Living a life that is just “ok” or “good”
When we live a life that is just “ok” or “good” it is big time paralyzing! I can’t tell you how many people respond to questions regarding relationships, life and work with just “ok.” How could this be a standard? Ask yourself truthfully, “how would I describe my life? What words come to mind in that response? Do these words ignite excitement? If not, here is what you need to do, write down what it is you’d like to feel, then write 10 things you could do to feel those instead.
Last but certainly not least…
4. Feeling depressed, unhappy, or angry
These negative feelings are a sure way to disable you from living. When you are stuck in these emotional states, you are not living in congruency to your true nature, hence the reason you feel negative. No “upgrade” in life situations will make these emotions better. Temporarily, yes, but if we want to be able to sustain these changes we must find ways to connect with ourselves positively and this, my friends, is achieved through gratitude!
What did I say?! Yes, G-R-A-T-I-T-U-D-E! What are you most thankful for? What about yourself do you love and own? What blessings happened to you in your life that has taught you something valuable? Gratitude is the only way to change these emotions. I don’t think I’ve ever met an angry or depressed person who constantly lived in a state of gratitude… and that’s the truth!
Now, what things would you do if you weren’t paralyzed by thoughts, beliefs, to-dos, or mediocrity? comment below!
I’ll tell you one thing, this man chooses to live in abundance and inspires others to do the same… At least that’s how he made me feel.
Cheers to living FULLY!
XO,
Christal
lauren SAYS:
I have known Moses since he was just a toddler. He was always highly energetic and never without a smile – big, juicy, contagious and sometimes mischievous smile!
When I learned of his accident I was so saddened. But now, I am not at all surprised by the joy he continues to experience and SHARE. Thank you for taking the time to share your meeting with Moses. He is a blessing and a dear heart.