The Power of Perspective

The phenomenal power of our perspective never ceases to amaze me. With a simple shift in our viewpoint, we can radically change our experience.

Do you know what I mean? Are you regularly treating yourself to this transformation tool? Do you see that depending upon the lens we choose to look through, we may be turning in the direction of ease and flow, or not?

Indeed, the lens we choose has so much to do with whether or not we enjoy deeper alignment with our desires and dreams or if we struggle with resistance.

So I am especially curious if you are allowing this tool to generously support you with the unfolding of your entrepreneurial dream. I want to invite you to thoughtfully consider how mindful you are being when it comes to choosing an empowering lens, or perspective.

I must say that it is quite fascinating how we can frequently overlook this simple, yet profound, internal resource. Therefore, it is my hope that this article will serve as a memorable refresher course. Let us not forget that the lens we choose can make all the difference in the world!

Now, in service of getting you started with your juicy reflection, I want to shine the light on a few choices that I see as particularly noteworthy for our entrepreneurial adventures. Take a peek below and see what you discover about which lens you tend to choose.

~ The Lens of Past or Potential As you focus on stretching into your entrepreneurial dream, how do you see and hold yourself? Do you feel firmly grounded in the awareness that you are a Spiritual Being having a human experience? Are you fully owning that as a physical extension of Source energy, you have unlimited potential? Do you see that you are constantly evolving and are divinely supported at all times? Or is your tendency to be more focused on who you HAVE been in the past, constantly telling your old stories and ultimately reinforcing a limited self-image? Never underestimate the impact of your choice. As Abraham says, "Each and every component that makes up your life experience is drawn to you by the powerful Law of Attraction's response to the thoughts you think and the story you tell about your life."

And while it can certainly be tempting to tell and retell our old stories, I find that we are often simply caught up in an unconscious habit. So I invite you to get curious about whether or not this might be happening for you. Most importantly, I encourage you to be devoted to only telling the stories that reflect the TRUTH of who you are, the stories that lovingly call you forth into more and more of your divine magnificence

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~ The Lens of "Through" Me or "To" Me This is about fully acknowledging and honoring the splendid process of co-creation that we are continually engaged in with the Universe, deliberately or not. So where exactly are you with owning that life is happening through you, not to you? I am talking about wholeheartedly claiming your creative power as the designer of your life, as opposed to buying into the illusion that we are a victim to circumstances and at the mercy of things outside of us. Do you FEEL the immeasurable difference between these two lenses? And can you see how your choice dramatically affects the degree of trust, confidence and empowerment you feel in moving forward with your entrepreneurial dream? Undoubtedly, being passionately committed to deliberate co-creation is a total life-changer!

~ The Lens of Possibilities or Pessimism When contemplating decisions or opportunities associated with your dream, what do you notice about your default position? Are you quick to point out why something CAN'T work, easily reciting a well-rehearsed list of reasons and concerns? Do you have difficulty seeing beyond what you believe are the barriers? Or is your default perspective one of possibilities? Are you more likely to expect and envision success, showing up wide open to the idea that resources and support are readily available to you? In my own entrepreneurial journey, I have definitely come to a deep appreciation for how important it is for us to let go of any conditioning that contributes to dwelling in doubt and scarcity thinking. We want to give ourselves full permission to think big, to always believe in possibilities, to be "dreamers" no matter what other people think or say. And we want to remember the following words from Brian Tracy. "Whatever we expect with confidence becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy."

~ The Lens of Opportunities or Obstacles As you travel through your entrepreneurial journey, what is your typical response when you hit a bump in the road? When you come face to face with what feels like a huge challenge or setback, which lens do you choose? Do you get stuck in seeing it only as an obstacle and eventually spiral into discouragement and despair? Or are you continually strengthening your capacity to hold any struggle as an opportunity for expansion and transformation? Are you willing to practice unwavering trust that everything is always unfolding perfectly for our deepest learning and growth? If we can genuinely embrace this belief, we open ourselves up to being absolutely astonished at the depth and beauty of our divine unfolding. Growing our own heart-centered business can be the best personal growth course available on the planet, if we allow it to be.

~ The Lens of "Why" or "How" When it comes to the day-to-day engagement with your big vision, are you giving your attention to your "Why" or the "How?" Let's take a closer look. If you are tapping into your "Why," you are crystal clear as to what your dream is REALLY about and you are fueled by your inner fire. You are enjoying the exhilaration and intense aliveness that comes with expressing your values in such a meaningful way. This is the place where passion, purpose and flow carry you forward. As for looking through the lens of "How," this is where you are consumed with trying to figure out ALL the details of your dream. Not surprisingly, this often feels overwhelming, scary and frustrating. I cannot emphasize enough the difference it makes when we choose the lens of "Why" vs. "How." The former tends to create magical momentum while the latter tends to shut us down. Bottom line, if we can really trust that it is NOT our job to micro-manage the details, we are then able to savor the delightful dance of co-creation with the infinitely abundant and generous Universe. And we are guaranteed to have much more fun along the way!