Posts Tagged ‘personal change’

Individuals should be aware of their potential

Friday, June 24th, 2011

It is very important for people to understand that while everyone experiences limitations in their lives, there are always opportunities to overcome these challenges. Ilchi Lee tells us that we must "find every possible strength" and "admire our infinite potential." In order to do this, it may be helpful to set a goal and strive towards achieving it.

When we set goals for ourselves, we are identifying the potential that exists within. Establishing what we would like to achieve helps us to discover our strengths and work on our weaknesses. Walking is an exercise that may be excellent for figuring out what sort of goal you should set. Taking in the outdoors while exerting oneself physically is a fantastic way to clear one's mind and meditate on possibly strategies.

Marco Island, Florida, is a great place to engage in such a walk. This coastal destination is located near Naples and is very peaceful and quiet. One can contemplate what sort of personal change they wish to enact while strolling along the shore. The peaceful atmosphere that this place affords should help individuals form a plan for goal setting and achieving.

Sincerity is at the heart of personal development

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Giving themselves an honest compliment is one of the most important things people can do in their daily lives. Ilchi Lee says that this encourages spiritual healing on a number of levels and can enable individuals to shed much of the negativity that they accumulate during the course of their days.

"What kinds of words do you say often? Everything you say is the expression of your mind," Lee said. "When we lose sincerity, we become lazy and discontented."

He recommends instead that individuals take an honest account of the things in their lives that are positive and the things that are negative. While a journey of personal development is mainly about ridding one's self of negativity and emotionally draining things, hanging on to positive aspects of one's life is equally important.

This is why sincerity is so important. It is the bedrock from which individuals are able to make assessments in their lives about what needs to be changed. A person's journey for personal change may start with a kind word to themselves.
 

Past hurts can lead to future personal change

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

When seeking personal change, it is important for individuals to honestly reflect on both the negative and positive things in their lives. Only when they can deal with themselves honestly can they improve their lives.

A major part of this is recognizing things in the past that have gone wrong and reconciling these regrets. Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee says that this is an important step in achieving personal growth.

“Everyone has emotional wounds, but these hurts are also windows to reach bigger energy and inner growth,” he said.

Understanding this link between negative life events and positive emotional growth can help individuals move past their regrets and live more in the moment. This is an important part of seeking personal change.

The comments underscore Lee’s belief in honestly appraising one’s life in pursuit of positive change. He says that individuals must come to terms with both the positive and negative experiences of their lives in order to attain a more meaningful life. Few people look forward to this type of self-reflection, but it can lead to many benefits.
 

Self-appraisal is at the heart of personal change

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

All too often when individuals pursue personal growth, they focus only on the negative things in their lives that need to be changed. They forget to think about the positive things that are worthwhile and important. These positives can actually fuel spiritual change.

Ilchi Lee says that knowing one's self and honestly appraising both the good and the bad are key components to spiritual growth as well as developing mentally and emotionally.

"Do you want to hear somebody tell you they love you? Then just put your hands on your chest and tell yourself, 'I love you,'" he says.

He says that the responsibility for attaining positive change falls squarely on the individual. Rather than waiting around for someone to come and improve their lives, people should take charge of their happiness and better their own circumstances.

This process often starts with an honest self appraisal. Regardless of how desperately a person wants personal change, there are still undoubtedly positive things in their life. Hanging on to these can be an important part of the process.
 

Personal change is the only way to jettison negative baggage

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Making a personal change is never easy. It takes hard work and determination, but the results are often worth the effort. The process can bring fulfillment and spiritual development for individuals who are willing to put in the work.

Ilchi lee says that struggle is one of the main aspects of personal change. If it were easy, it likely wouldn't be as rewarding. The challenge is part of what yields results.

"If you feel inflexible, or wish you were more proactive, what you actually need is just to take one more step and go beyond your limits," he said. "When you hover between challenge and abandonment, take one more step forward. That one step can totally change your life."

This last step toward change is often the most difficult. Individuals know that it will result in potentially irrevocable alterations in their life, and they may feel reluctant to relinquish the things that they have.

However, those who have considered making a personal change likely have something out of place in their life, and hanging on to this negative baggage is counterproductive. Making deep changes is the only way to overcome this.