Three years ago my "hopes" were a horse of a different color. (Yes, I will inject horse humor whenever possible- so humor me....) My hopes looked like this...
I hope this check doesn't bounce...I hope when I swipe my card through the machine at the grocery store with 4 people on line behind me that I know- well, damn, I hope it goes through...I hope (fill in the blank- there were many) believed me when I said "The check's in the mail"....I hope this $45.00 I have left from my paycheck is enough to get us through the week....I hope no one catches us shopping in Goodwill....I hope my family is not thinking what a loser I am....I hope my kid's aren't aware that we're beyond broke...I hope what the leaders of this company are telling me is the truth or else I'm really screwed....I hope they will take a partial payment....I hope I can find a way out of this mess....I hope I can make it through another day...
I was a basket case of worry, fears, anxiety and it manifested in many ways- migraine headaches, an ulcer, teeth grinding, grey hair, etc...I literally "saw" the stress showing up on my face, in my body and throughout my soul. What a dark, dark time. I cried a lot back then. Only in the shower...so my family couldn't see or hear it and it was a great release. It became a daily ritual. I have no idea if it's good to cry so much, but hey, it worked for me and seemed to lighten the heaviness that sat on my shoulders back then.
Joining our company was the answer to my many prayers put out to the Universe. I was attracted to the energy of the people and knew that this was something "bigger" than what it appeared. How did I know that? Instinct. Gut feeling. Now, as soon as I made the decision to join the "energy vampires" smelled my new found hope, like sweet blood to a mosquito. Oh yea, they came out in droves and picked and prodded and mocked and teased and looked down their "I'm too good for network marketing" noses.....it happened in the beginning and it happens now. The difference is- now I know better. Back then, I only believed. See, that's the tricky spot. That's where so many of us get tripped up. We come to this company with hopes, dreams, expectations...and it can be scary to really put the truth out there and let people know what you're all about. There are some, I like to call them small thinkers, who would really prefer that you stay small, stay running on your gerbil wheel and quite honestly, stay living within your comfort zone. They're not living the life of their dreams, so why the hell should you get to live YOURS?!? Do you know anyone like this? Sadly, we can be sleeping next to them (not you, Joe!) or making them breakfast or related to them or working for them or best friends with them....that's the tough part. They tell us to "Be real" or "Practical" or "Except things for what they are." It's all really along the same lines, they are really saying, "Stay comfortably miserable with me."
Now, on our team, we are shaking people up!! We are BIG thinkers! We know that there is abundance for everyone and you just need to commit to what you want and then move forward towards that dream. It may take 2 years, 4 years, even 10 years to achieve what you want!! That's right- 10 years! But guess what? In 10 years you're going to be 10 years older anyhow, right? So why not have been building towards your dreams during those ten years all while creating great health for yourself and others. Doesn't it make sense? It does to me. Successful people know the secret- and I'd like to share what I know to be true with you....The minute that I decided (back when I was still financially challenged ie dead ass broke ;) that I was going to be successful, have financial freedom and live the life of my dreams- in that minute- I was!! Now, it took me 18 more months to start manifesting and actually seeing the results, but my point is this- I DECIDED to commit to MY DREAMS and knew that my HOPES for a better life would be realized.
Our commitment led to speaking in positive language. We stopped complaining. We spoke about what we were grateful for. We talked at length about the future we knew we would be living...."Won't it be lovely when we....." We committed to sharing our business with everyone who had great energy (we don't share with Vampires or energy suckers...) Our commitment to our business meant that we had an action plan and we committed to showing the business presentation to 3 people per day and then followed up with them with our upline. Even when dream stealer's showed up, we stayed committed and focused. It's funny that when you keep focused on where you know you want to go, the dream stealer's, even the ones in your family, tend to fade into the background. Your COMMITMENT to yourself and your dreams can be felt- it's energy and momentum is far too powerful and when you hit the 100% committed mark (not 99.9%) - you are there.
What is your commitment level today? What would it take to get you to the 100% mark? Take action right now to get to your 100% mark- isn't your life worth it?
So, whenever someone tells me they are not succeeding because of the company, the economy, their upline, their time schedule, their kids, their spouse, etc....In my heart I know (and they know deep down) that it's really about each of us. When we take it on, and I do mean TAKE IT ON, to be 100% committed to ourselves and our dreams- everything we need to succeed shows up. Excuses slow us down and serve no one's higher good. I stopped making excuses and started making commitments- it's really worked out well in my life.
Today my hopes look like this.....I hope I can inspire people to live their best life....I hope by being completely honest I can set some people free from their fears....I hope people have the courage to stay on their course, their journey....I hope people realize that what we are doing is changing lives in a positive manner....I hope I am contributing to the greater good of everyone...I hope people realize that the power of transformation is right in their hands.....
I hope you read this and made a commitment to yourself. What an amazing journey! Let's lift one another up and soar together....you choose.
Committed to all of you & your dreams,
Jenna
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