Millionaires and the Ballet Barre
September 5, 2008
Which "me" is going to win? The kid that was raped and abused by the adults who were supposed to care for me for fifteen years? Or the soul who appreciates the great challenge that situation presents and celebrates every success?
Today I decide to put myself in the path of deliberately-chosen positive experiences, while tuning into any moments of fear, despair, anger -- assuaging the young girl inside who stubbornly grabs the steering wheel. Most of us grew up with at least some trauma. We then make instant decisions about Life, People, Ourselves. Decisions made with that emotional resonance tend to remain, and block us later in life. I am determined to knock down whatever unsuitable beliefs remain. Some people barrage themselves with the same affirmation over and over until it becomes a belief. That doesn't work for me when I see a cowering kid inside, deathly afraid. So I do EMDR for her, and for me, I do things like I did today.
Dance always works. So I dance Zumba this morning, fabulously freeing. And instead of wondering how any of my dancing friends feel about me, I open my heart to them, and we talk, lively conversations, about dance, politics, families. I have to run a few errands next, including getting baby shower gifts, so I put my heart into that. I return to the gym, and lay out in the sun, reading THE TOP 10 DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN MILLIONAIRES AND THE MIDDLE CLASS by Keith Cameron Smith. Quick, powerful reading. I know I'm on the right track when I read in his preface "I believe we all have a song that we are destined to sing and this book is part of my song." I want to say, "Me too!" I know I am transcending the trauma -- and have had a rich life of experiences, interviewing amazing authors -- so I can share what I know...to support others as they get the absolute best out of the Law of Attraction. The biggie for Keith is that millionaires think long term, while middle class people think short term. Set long-term goals, he says. He wants you to read, and re-read his book, which I will. Nine key questions to ask yourself: "What kind of person do I want to be? Why do I want to be that kind of person? How can I become that kind of person? What do I want to do? Why do I want to do it? How can I do it? What do I want to have? Why do I want to have it? How can I create it?"
After reading the book, it is time to meet a friend of mine who is a Life Coach -- and head to the 2008 Street of Dreams. I hear her saying "I want that shower in my new condo. I want that tile...." And I realize that she's right -- it's not just the looking at beautiful homes, it's seeing them as ours.
And then I see it -- magnificent hardwood floors in a mirrored studio boasting not only Bowflex equipment, but a ballet barre. My dream house has that exact studio -- with the addition of my recording studio in it as well. I take a picture with my phone.
I think the little girl is really going to love the ballet barre.
Which "me" is going to win? The kid that was raped and abused by the adults who were supposed to care for me for fifteen years? Or the soul who appreciates the great challenge that situation presents and celebrates every success?
Today I decide to put myself in the path of deliberately-chosen positive experiences, while tuning into any moments of fear, despair, anger -- assuaging the young girl inside who stubbornly grabs the steering wheel. Most of us grew up with at least some trauma. We then make instant decisions about Life, People, Ourselves. Decisions made with that emotional resonance tend to remain, and block us later in life. I am determined to knock down whatever unsuitable beliefs remain. Some people barrage themselves with the same affirmation over and over until it becomes a belief. That doesn't work for me when I see a cowering kid inside, deathly afraid. So I do EMDR for her, and for me, I do things like I did today.
Dance always works. So I dance Zumba this morning, fabulously freeing. And instead of wondering how any of my dancing friends feel about me, I open my heart to them, and we talk, lively conversations, about dance, politics, families. I have to run a few errands next, including getting baby shower gifts, so I put my heart into that. I return to the gym, and lay out in the sun, reading THE TOP 10 DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN MILLIONAIRES AND THE MIDDLE CLASS by Keith Cameron Smith. Quick, powerful reading. I know I'm on the right track when I read in his preface "I believe we all have a song that we are destined to sing and this book is part of my song." I want to say, "Me too!" I know I am transcending the trauma -- and have had a rich life of experiences, interviewing amazing authors -- so I can share what I know...to support others as they get the absolute best out of the Law of Attraction. The biggie for Keith is that millionaires think long term, while middle class people think short term. Set long-term goals, he says. He wants you to read, and re-read his book, which I will. Nine key questions to ask yourself: "What kind of person do I want to be? Why do I want to be that kind of person? How can I become that kind of person? What do I want to do? Why do I want to do it? How can I do it? What do I want to have? Why do I want to have it? How can I create it?"
After reading the book, it is time to meet a friend of mine who is a Life Coach -- and head to the 2008 Street of Dreams. I hear her saying "I want that shower in my new condo. I want that tile...." And I realize that she's right -- it's not just the looking at beautiful homes, it's seeing them as ours.
And then I see it -- magnificent hardwood floors in a mirrored studio boasting not only Bowflex equipment, but a ballet barre. My dream house has that exact studio -- with the addition of my recording studio in it as well. I take a picture with my phone.
I think the little girl is really going to love the ballet barre.
Labels: ballet barre, book review, Bowflex, EMDR, Keith Cameron Smith, studio, THE TOP 10 DISTINCTIONS BETWTEEN MILLIONAIRES AND THE MIDDLE CLASS, Zumba
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