With faster communications, and instant access to information and people, it is easier to look at what might be greener grass on the other side of the fence. It is easy to look at others, and wish we had their talent, their skill, maybe even their house, bank accounts and future. Hollywood, television and advertisers bombard us with messages informing us that to be happy or successful you need to look, dress and act a certain way. Yet, what really counts is what's going on inside your head and your heart.

Far too many people are on a wild-goose chase in search of a magic potion that will suddenly make them secure, happy and prosperous. These individuals feel as though they just don't have what it takes to be successful and fulfilled. Instead of always looking outside ourselves for the answers, I encourage everyone to begin searching inside for what truly makes each of us happy and satisfied.

"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude."
- Denis Waitley

Believe it or not, you hold all the answers to your happiness and success. It is just a matter of taking time to explore what truly motivates and excites you. Finding out what inspires you to take action. Identifying what are your true wants and desires.

Once this becomes clear, the world of possibilities open up to you. There is an old saying, "Success is like a butterfly - the more you chase it, the more it eludes you. But if you relax and focus on the task at hand, it will come and softly land on your shoulder." So, instead of spending all that time looking at others' success, spend time unlocking that incredible potential inside you. You will find that success, joy, happiness and fulfillment you have been searching for. It's right there within you, inside your head and your heart.

Be kind to yourself and others this week,
Kevin

Kevin Gifford
Life Journey Alliance Coaching
www.kevingifford.com
964-5709
kevin@kevingifford.com