Begin Now!

This is the first post on this site. The introduction of a new adventure…

We all have dreams. We all have hopes of better tomorrows. Some of us have crazy ideas more consistently than others. Regardless of who we are, we imagine all the wonderful things we are going to do, you know -someday. Well I am here to tell you that “someday” is right here, right now. Each day is the “some-day” of yesterdays, and at some point in time, that “I’m going to […fill in the blank…] someday” must become “Today IS the day!”

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The truth of the matter is that whatever it is we dream up, or wish to accomplish, not only can we only do so much preparation, but we will, in reality, never truly be ready. Planning and preparation are a necessary step and they serve their purpose. We do, however, need to eventually turn on the engine if we are to more forward.

For this reason, I am re-inventing this entire blog venture. The original free hosting option was great. It taught me how to manage the site and got me thinking in the right direction to better define what it is I was hoping to accomplish. That was a first step. Rather than stay on that step, I have now decided to start the climb to the top of this particular stair case, and in doing so, this new site comes into being.

Fast Is Easy, Slow Is Hard 

Have you heard the saying ”Fast is Easy, Slow is Hard”?

If you wait until you have all the answers, until all variables are accounted for, until all unknowns have been made visible, until you are…Ready… nothing will ever change. Begin now -there’s nothing like figuring it out on the way. By being involved we incorporate the learning process with new thinking patterns. We assimilate wholly the experience using all our senses: the intellectual, emotional, physical, psychological, and in some instances, even the spiritual. Step through the looking glass.

Looking back, this is a lesson I would have once been hard pressed to try. I like my comfort zone. I like to know what I am getting into, what will happen, what I will have to do, etc. etc. By choosing for myself to grow and to push beyond those limits these past few years, I have discovered new joys of adventure and satisfaction in stretching past self-imposed limits. Yes, self-imposed. That is what our comfort zone is fundamentally. We choose where those limits are.

Do I still struggle with it? Off course I do. And I also know that along with finding out what I can about any given situation, it is ok to get started without having all the answers. Things have a way of working out that way.

And so today I stretch anew and ”Begin Now” on a new adventure.

Come on in, the water’s fine.

This article is for entertainment purposes only. Christine Pointeau is the artist, author of the Stray Tales and A Cappella comic book series. See her art and more here: www.RiverbyNight.com and read more articles here: www.ChristinePointeau.com

The Secret Of The Secret

Ever heard of “The Secret”?

Unless you have been off exploring remote wilderness somewhere for the past couple of years, you know what I’m referring to. Yes, that Secret. The movie, the books, the audio download, the coaching lessons… you name it, it’s out there and it’s all about imparting this “secret” onto you.

To make sure we are all on the same page here, let me briefly summarize. The Secret promotes the whole idea that visualization, affirmation, and your thoughts will either attract or repulse wealth. You are making your own reality. Whatever you are living now, good or bad, you attracted it to you.

Visualizations & Affirmations

Alright, full disclosure: I have seen “The Secret” twice and found it exhilarating. Let me also put out that I do believe in the Laws of the Universe, of which the Law of Attraction is but one aspect; in visualizations and affirmations; in energy work and modalities, which I use myself; and that your thoughts greatly influence your life and your current reality -all facts reflected in my articles.

However, one aspect not emphasized enough in this whole Secret movement is ACTION. The movie basically suggests that writing and saying your daily affirmations and visualizing yourself in a big mansion somewhere will literally drop fortune in your lap. Hmmm…

The success of The Secret phenomenon is the result of an incredibly effective marketing campaign, an astute understanding of psychology and human cravings, and the subtle underlying possibility of “making it big” overnight -or at least with minimum effort.

Did Someone Say “Work”!?!

What is the secret of The Secret? Every “over night” success story has years of sweat equity and foundation building behind it.

I can tell you from personal experience that the only thing that has ever brought concrete results is “doing” or “action.” Come up with a plan and get to work (more on that in later article).

I truly believe, while embracing new awareness of the workings of our universe, along with the very real tangibility of our thought energy, we must remember that good old fashion work is also necessary to get anything accomplished.

Being able to set goals, break them down in detailed plans, and then implementing the necessary steps to make those goals a reality will go a long way.

Let’s start this 2008 year on the right foot and make it happen.

Don’t dream of visiting the stars and then sit back on your couch expecting the rocket to land at your feet. Visualize, manifest, yes, by all means… AND, get the plan for that rocket and start building. When the time comes, you’ll be ready to put on your pilote hat.

Set the goal. Write out the plan. Get moving.

The quote at the beginning of this article? It’s affixed on the wall above my computer screen. My books, my website River by Night, and this new personal site are a direct result of that quote.

There is another quote, equally treasured and equally responsible for keeping me on track, right above this first one. Here it is:

Go for it. Happy New Year!

This article if for entertainment purposes only. Christine Pointeau is the artist, author of the Stray Tales and A Cappella comic book series. See her art and more at www.RiverbyNight.com and read more articles at www.ChristinePointeau.com