Possibility Thinking got us our House
“when you accept everything for what it is without labels you are outside of your ego”
-Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth
To me this is such an excellent thought. I’d say about 70-80% of ALL our anxiety is borne out of imagined conclusions. We could turn that imagination into creative thoughts to make our lives better. Did you know that most inventions I read about when I write my for biographical series “Amazing Visions” came about as a result of a person trying to make his/her life better? In some cases I’ve been reading about lately for celebrities, it can make the difference between contentment and adrug treatment center.
This house is ours. We move into it tomorrow. My mind would never have grasped we could own a house like this with a pool. It is a result of possibility thinking on the part of my wife and I and steady work toward a goal. This is my first home and I will be 39 years old next month. Those impossible dreams should turn into visions for all of us.
Do you know an example of a visionary? Maybe a famous person? Maybe your uncle Bill? Maybe you? You might want to blow us away and write about them for my Amazing Visions Writing Contest. It’s gonna be huge. Here’s a thought for today:
Let what is … BE. Down the road ahead, the only limitation is in your mind
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Katelyn
wrote,
Congrats on getting into your house!! The first night there is always the best…the feeling like you’re finally there, you’re finally in your OWN house. It’s such a great feeling!
Katelyns last blog post..I’ve Moved!
Link | May 21st, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Damien Riley
wrote,
Thanks for sharing our joy Katelyn. Though I think the first night will probably be on a mattress on the carpet I am sure some of those sentiments will be running through our minds :)
Link | May 21st, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Jessica The Rock Chick
wrote,
congrats to both you and Sarah on the house! Moving in tomorrow? WOW! You must be thrilled! I know it’s chaotic on moving day, but take a second to think about what you just said when you walk in the door to YOUR house! It’s awesome :)
Jessica The Rock Chicks last blog post..Running On Empty
Link | May 22nd, 2008 at 12:03 am
Chelle
wrote,
It’s always great to see your dreams become a reality :) Hopefully you guys won’t be like me and still have boxes unpacked in the garage a year later :)
Chelles last blog post..Are Men Like Waffles and Women Like Spaghetti?
Link | May 22nd, 2008 at 12:39 am
Chelle
wrote,
p.s.- you’ll have to let me know what you ended up using for the newsletter :) I see a new box on your sidebar!
I still have to think about my inspirational person post :)
Chelles last blog post..Are Men Like Waffles and Women Like Spaghetti?
Link | May 22nd, 2008 at 12:41 am
Freelance Guru
wrote,
Possibility thinking huh? Sounds Wise. Obivously being a guru I already knew all about it.
Link | May 22nd, 2008 at 5:39 am
Damien Riley
wrote,
@Chelle: Thanks so much! It’s just incredible. We moved a lot in today and tomorrow we get the last of it. On the newsletter, for now I am trying out the Chipmunk Newsletter script. It looks like it might work for what I want to do. I’ll keep you posted.
@Freelance Guru: If you are a possibility thinker then I want to hang out with you!!!
Link | May 22nd, 2008 at 5:59 am
Paddio
wrote,
Congrats Damien! Glad to see things are going well for you and your family. My favorite part of moving in comes later. When you find “your space”. A little, yes it could be large I guess, space you can retreat to and relax in. A place to work or think or rest, but a place you get to set up your way. Yeah, that is the best part, we’ve had our place for 8 years and I still look forward to getting to set up that place. Did I mention the importance of patience? I may have forgotten that part.
Sorry it’s been awhile since I’ve dropped by, been busy and lazy. Yes I am very talented to be both. Like the changes since I was here last. Looks both full and clean. Very nice job.
I’ll try to stop by more often.
Paddios last blog post..Parmesan Fondue – Simple and Different
Link | May 22nd, 2008 at 6:18 am
Damien Riley
wrote,
Thanks for those kind words Paddio.
Link | May 22nd, 2008 at 10:53 am
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