You Were Intended to Read this Post

Would you believe me if I told you that you were intended to read these words right now? It's true. If you were not, would you be reading them at this moment? No...you wouldn't. Funny how that works, isn't it? So then there must be a reason for your reading them; let's find out why.

It's my belief that it is your intention to feel energized today, to tap into your creativity, and to have your day unfold exactly as you wish whether you realized it or not. When I sat down to type this very post, my intention was to get you to read it, provoke your thought, and inspire to act on the words to follow. Seeing as that you are here, it seems as if things are going as planned!

It's the very word "intention" that I want to focus on today. It's such an interesting word and not one that we use with all the power that we can on a daily basis. We use it sometimes in phrases like, "Oh...I'm sorry! That was not my intention," or "Well...he had the best intentions." We almost seem to use it as an afterthought, and that's just it. We use it as an AFTER-thought and not as a tool that we can use before we think and before we act.

Through your day, you are pretty much in a constant state of creation. It's true. You create your next step with every thought that you have. You thought about getting up this morning, you got up. You thought about getting on your computer, you got on. You thought about reading this blog post, you started reading. You create moment after moment, but that's not the question here. The question is this - what are you creating? An even more important question is this - is what you are creating what you intended? In other words was your creation deliberate, or did it just happen upon you?

It's funny, but so much of what we create on a daily basis is not in line with what we would intend if we took the time to think about it ahead of time. We go to work, we interact with people, we workout, we eat, we move, we play, and so often we do all of these things without thinking about our intention. Therefore we create many of our experiences unintentionally.

Would the thought of someone cutting you off in traffic really keep playing over and over again in your mind if you intended to feel happy? No, of course not. Would you really sit down and eat an entire basket of chips if you intended to eat the amount of food that was in line with your fitness goals ahead of time? No, you wouldn't. How about your workday? Is it your intention when you go to work to feel miserable? No way. But if you don't bring your intention to the front of your mind, your experience will be created by the random thoughts, opinions, and past experiences that are just randomly floating around in your mind. What will the next hour, day, week, and year look like if these get to determine your outcome?

So here is what I want you to do. Create intentionally. Get what you want by focusing on your intention ahead of time instead of letting it be an afterthought. Before you dive into your work today, lay out your intentions. Before you head to lunch, think about your intentions. Before you workout, talk to a friend, head into a meeting, or spend time with the kids, bring to mind your intentions. How do you want to feel? What do you want to experience? Where do you want it to lead? Ask and answer these questions ahead of time, and you will be shocked at the outcome.

When you take the time to lay out your intentions, you create your experiences in a very powerful way. Instead of letting the subconscious chaotic commotion determine your outcome, you become the creator. Just think...when you intend to experience happiness, you will be happy. When you intend to be giving, you will give. When you intend to have an amazing workout, eat healthy foods, and feel energized, you will experience those things. Who knows? If you intend it, you may even get someone to read your blog post down to the very last WORD!

Rooting you on!

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Every Day is a Miracle!

Did you ever notice that every once in a while something comes along that makes you think, "Wow! Life is such a miracle!" You know what I'm talking about. You take pause. You think about how lucky you are to have what you have, do what you do, and experience what you experience every single day.

During that moment, that miraculous moment, you feel as if you are the luckiest person in the world. You are thankful. You are spirited. You are full of life. You feel it rush through you. It's an awesome feeling!

But why must we wait? Why must we wait for some event, some moment, some eye-opening experience to feel the miracle that is life every single day? Look around you. Look at how miraculous life really is. Look at the green grass that grows outside of your window. Feel the air you breathe passing through your lungs. Look at children, joy, and laughter. You are living a miracle every single day. I hope you can see that. This is something worth embracing. So embrace it.

Live every single day appreciative for the miracle that it is. Don't wait for reminders. This is your reminder today. Live life....today!

Rooting you on!

Feel Inspired in an Instant

It's easy to do the same old thing all the time, isn't it? There I was at the gym today doing the same old thing listening to the same old music feeling the same old feelings. What feelings? You know the ones. The feelings of hot and cold, I want to but not really, trying to be inspired but not quite there. I wanted to feel inspired, lifted up, purposeful, and excited about my next move. The word inspired actually means in spirit - I wanted to feel THAT!

I switched from my usual playlist to something a little different. It's not a playlist that you would typically think of as a motivator, but it was something outside of my usual scope. And then there it was. A song that reminded me of the day that my son was born. In an instant, I...was....INSPIRED!

I remembered that day as if it was actually happening. I remembered the first time I ever touched the bottom of his foot - it was the closest I have ever been to something holy. I remembered the sound of his cry, his breathing, and every movement he made. I felt the love, the overwhelming joy, and the spirit of that very moment.

I was there in that moment. I was experiencing it as if it was actually happening right now, and I was in between sets at the gym. But I wasn't at the gym in my mind. I was in that moment. I felt it now. I was inspired!

Needless to say, my workout, my attitude, and my entire day has been changed by this one moment in my day today. This one thought changed everything. Even as I sit here typing these words now, I still feel it. It's wonderful. I knew I had to share it with you today.

We have that ability, that power. You have that power. You can change anything about what you are experiencing into anything that you want at right now. Please try it. Take a moment today when you don't feel inspired, and bring into your thoughts one of the most incredible moments of your life - the birth of a child, falling in love, the joy of helping others. Whatever it might be for you, bring it to the front of your thoughts, dwell on it, remember it exactly as it happened down to the tiniest detail, and feel inspired. It will change everything in an instant.

Rooting you on!

The Power of Connection

Blogger, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, and more - Why has social networking taken off so rapidly, and more than that how does it impact you? While there are a lot of opinions offered up as answers to both of these questions ranging from vanity to good networking skills, I'd like to share my opinion with you as well.

We are connected. Every "single" one of us is not really "single" at all. We all have hopes, dreams, aspirations, goals, emotions, and energy. We are all seeking to be a part of a community where we feel closer to others, related to their stories, and perhaps inspired to act by their actions. We want to share information, photos, opinions, and videos with those that share our passions, hobbies, and interests. We want to feel the connection that is already there, and these are the places that we come to do it.

Sure there will always be misuse of these tools just as there has been slander and libel before they existed, and there will be hatred and negativity posted in new forms of communication that we have not even fathomed yet. Should that stop us? No. Absolutely not. We need to connect.

It should raise the question, however, of what it is that you want to be connected to. How is what you are exposed to going to influence your mind, your energy, and your mood? Will it bring you down or lift you up? Will it cause worry or build belief? Will what you read, see, or hear add fear, stress, and anger or will it cause feelings of security, relaxation, and happiness?

You see we are products of what we spend most of our time thinking about. It's quite simple actually. If you want to feel worried and stressed, simply read about something that will cause worry and stress. If you want to feel anger, pay attention to something that makes you feel angry. If you want the personal belief that you are victim, then repeatedly listen to somebody tell you, "It's not your fault." If you want to feel inspired, energized, and powerful, however, then fill your mind with stories, images, and words that do just that.

This is the first post for "Rooting You On," and I think it only fitting that "connection" be the topic of discussion. Why? Because this blog is centered around positivity and connecting you with stories, images, and words that will lift you up. Here you will find opportunities to re-energize, stretch your belief, and support you, your goals, and your life.

Look. There are plenty of people, places, and circumstances in this world that will drag you down, drain your energy, and flat out make you feel powerless. Not here. You will never be treated like a victim here because I know that you are not. You are powerful. You will never be told that you can not do something because I know that you can. You are built for it. This blog will never aim to make you feel as if you are stuck in certain circumstances because I am rooting you on. You are meant to grow.

We are connected, and how we connect is of the most importance. If you already believe this, then jump on board and let's continue to grow. If you are a doubter, a naysayer, or perhaps someone who thinks this just sounds ridiculous, then let me challenge you to start filling your mind with new thoughts. You can start here. Doubt and negativity will only breed more doubt and negativity which will ultimately keep you down, stunt your growth, and diminish your abilities. Surround yourself with belief and positivity, however, and they too will grow. And what do you think? Will the growth be positive? You better believe it!

Rooting you on!