Are You Making The Best Of Yourself – Or Do You Need A Tune Up?

[success]Every day, people settle for less than they deserve.  They are only partially living or at best living a partial life. Every human being has the potential for greatness. ~ Bo Bennett[/success]

Once a month I turn my site over to a guest Encourager and today David Stevens, Life Coach, has the floor with an insightful reminder to express yourself fully and move beyond the life you’ve settled for.

I re-discovered “live” music the other night. The Brisbane Entertainment Centre was electrified at a concert I attended with my wife. Australian legend John Farnham and American legend Lionel Richie performed above expectation[and my expectation was high] and really lit up the place.

It’s been a few years since I last attended a live gig. I’d forgotten how the energy feels and how much positive energy it gives me. And it also gave me further thought on how music can have such a major impact in our lives, especially it’s ‘therapeutic’ benefits.

Musically, I couldn’t hold a note in my wallet as my Dad used to say. But today, I’m talking a different kind of “music”.

There’s a great quote that I came across a while ago which is pretty apt for this post.

“Don’t die with the music still in You.”

You have  “music” pumping through your veins. It’s your self expression, your creativity, your work, your play, your Art, your ideas, your inspiration, your dreams, your thoughts and your imagination [and probably some more ….. I’d love to hear what…you can add to this list to make even greater music]

Too often I see and meet with people who have had their lives subdued. They have not had or indeed exercised, the opportunity to express themselves fully. [I hope this isn’t you]

The people to whom I am referring have floated through life doing stuff that simply doesn’t light them up. They have done stuff to please others … but not themselves. They have always done what they are told to do or feel that they have had to [boring].

Plan after work enjoyment time so that there is something to look forward to when the work is done.

Be passionate with your play time.

Now we’re talking. Nothing better than taking the edge of a day full of grind [ if indeed that’s how your day is playing out]. Even when your day is full of bliss, play time full of passion is still needed … and deserved.

The “what if” scenario

Fellow dreamers. What if your life was exactly as you want it? What would you be doing now? Oh yes, you can imagine it, can’t you?!

“What if” is real, it’s just not here at the moment. If you can imagine it then it can happen. Play the “what if” scenario regularly. Bit by bit the music will start to play. It will get louder, the notes will be more crisp, the chorus more rousing.

Sooner, rather than later you will be conducting your very own orchestra of  life.

Be good to yourselves

David

[success]David Stevens is a 59 year old Mid lifer who finds inspiration from seemingly every day occurrences.  David works with and partners motivated men and women aged 40+ and inspires them to take the extra steps need to achieve what they really want out of life.

You can find David at various points on the internet. However his website at wwww.davidstevenslifecoach.com.au is a great place to start.[/success]