Breakthroughs

Here we are more than halfway through 2009. Time flies when we are having fun, right? How has this year fared for you so far? Have you had some breakthroughs of your goals and dreams? Have you broken past some barriers that have been holding you back?

As I was asking myself these questions, I went back and re-read a post written late December 2008: “Reflections of 08 – Intentions of 09”. In reviewing those written and published intentions, I was happy about the successes that were accomplished (or soon will be) in meeting those intentions for 2009. There was also an awareness of some of those intentions that made me feel a bit uncomfortable.

While our intentions are all good, there may be many of them that put you in a position to step out of your comfort zone. While it is easy to state intentions and to put forward inspired action, it is not so easy when you become feeling a little uncomfortable of the new ground you are walking on.

During the contemplation of some of those feelings of being uncomfortable, realize that this is a very good thing and it means that you could be at a brink of many successes as you move forward to the end of 2009. The uncomfortable moments cannot compare to the growth and breakthroughs that will take you to the next level and the accomplishment of your intentions.

Challenges may come your way once your intentions have been stated. I certainly have been challenged with some of my intentions; however those challenges promote soul searching and amazing personal growth.

Yes, there were times when I didn’t want to rise to the challenge. There were times when I didn’t want to step out of my comfort zone. I wanted to put myself into cruise control and not deal with the challenges. During those times when I “gave in”, I was not happy, I felt internal conflict and turmoil and I felt stuck. That was not fun!

But, the breakthroughs and personal growth I had experienced are life changing. As I stepped forward (and will continue to step forward) to meet the challenges, some of the old emotions and baggage also stepped forward. By meeting the challenges, I met up with the old “stuff”, dealt with the issues and then began to realize significant breakthroughs that are moving me forward toward my intentions.

While I will continue to feel some levels of discomfort in meeting some of my intentions, I also know that those feelings of discomfort are putting me on the right track of even more significant breakthroughs. I embrace those uncomfortable feelings as I know I am stepping into new territory and moving toward life changing and soulful connections as we are all meant to.

Stating your intentions can be a very powerful thing. Once your intentions are stated and you are clear about those intentions, watch the amazing things that begin to happen and appear in your life! There may be moments or times of feeling uncomfortable, but embrace it, get comfortable with those uncomfortable feelings and set out on your path to growth, success and happiness! Don’t be stuck and give in to your old “stuff” ~ go have some amazing breakthroughs!

P.S. ~ Even though the calendar year is more than halfway over, it’s never too late to start stating your intentions!