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Have you ever taken the time to notice how certain places that you visit vibrate in a way that attracts you more than others? You know, the kind of physical locations that have a mysterious way of making you feel special, at ease, like you are meant to be there. Places that I have experienced with this kind of power include Machu Picchu in Peru, Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, Big Sur in California, the Empire State Building in New York City, Mount Haleakala in Hawaii, and the Council Oak Tree in Tulsa. These are just a few examples of the kind of places on the planet where the vibrations created have the power to attract and inspire.

What places have you visited that have inspired you by their vibrations?

Just like these special places on our planet, people vibrate on different levels as well. The level of one’s personal vibration can either attract or repel people in your life. Our capacity to increase and accelerate our level of personal vibration has the ability to improve the meaningful connections we make each and everyday. When we are learning to harness our vibratory power we can inspire people to be more than they are and challenge people to think differently about their own lives and how they live. When we start to understand the power of our internal vibration we unlock one of the keys to connecting with the natural flow of life and our purpose within it.

All my life I have gone along living in a good vibration without paying much attention to its untapped potential. I knew something was going on I just did not what, that is until 1993 when my good friend and former business partner, Gordon Rudow and I started exploring with workshops focused on how to lead a more balanced life. One day we were practicing some breathing exercises to relax and open ourselves to greater creativity by one of us laying on the floor while the other person attempted to sense the other’s extending vibrational energy. As I lay on the floor breathing in rhythmic fashion I could feel my body warming up and my breathing becoming heavier. This went on for almost 30 minutes. When I awoke from my suspended state instead of Gordon sitting by my side sensing my energy, he was standing up reaching as high as he could and looking for the nearest ladder to gain a perspective on the tremendous energy I was exuding. This lesson on the power of one’s personal vibration has never left me.

Ever since this day I have become focused on enhancing this untapped vibratory energy by staying attuned to the natural vibrations I have inside of myself. By staying positive, being open to new ideas, and plugging into the great minds of the past I have been able to increase my personal vibration levels. Just like a magnet is full of vibrational energy naturally attracting objects to it, I have been able to do the same, becoming a human magnet of unlimited potential.

Today I am vibrating at an all time high. I am able to attract and connect people who would have otherwise missed each other. I am able to increase my impact on relationships with greater value and accelerated results. I am able to instinctively know what is the right thing to do and act upon it without hesitation. In essence, I am able to plug my personal vibration into something bigger than myself and know that anything is possible if I work hard enough and care more than others might think is safe.

Are you aware of your unlimited vibrational power?

Like so many things written in What Box? it takes tremendous practice, patience and persistence to become aware of your own personal vibrations. It is worth the effort and once you do, the new perspective you gain will open the doors of your unlimited potential. When you start to sense and feel your own vibrations they can only grow stronger over time. As your personal vibrations increase it is important to remember to focus on the positive, remain open to change, and stay true to yourself and your purpose in life. As your vibrations increase your ability to create anything you want in your life is enhanced, which means that each and every decision you make carries an even greater impact than the last.

What are you waiting for? Start tuning into your good vibrations.

Let me know what you think.

Dear Sean,
“It’s all good.” How can all the ‘bad’ things that happen in life be ‘good’? Look at what is going on in the world today. How can that be good? I don’t get it.
Confused in Zena

Dear Confused,
It is true there are many “bad” things going on in our world today. As humans we are only capable of doing so much and as such need to focus our energy on those things that we can impact positively. In a real and powerful way everything is happening for a reason. We may or may not understand it. I know that many things happening in the world today upset me tremendously. The fact is that how we respond and react to these situations sets the tone for our lives. We can only be responsible for ourselves and our relationship with the world. If we choose to do “good” and help our fellow citizens, then we are doing the best we can and hopefully will inspire others to do the same. The challenge is to stay focused on the positive even when things are bad and when you do, “It’s all good.”
Keep on keeping on,
Sean

Until next week, remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create yourself.

Sometimes it is easy for the challenges of life to get one feeling down. Things don’t always go the way we might like and most of the time they don’t. Life has a way of consuming us and our time whether we are in the “doing” mode or able to just “be.” When we stop for a moment to take in what is happening in our lives we may find that another year has passed and wonder, “How could that have happened so darn fast?”

Some of us may find that we are not as busy as we would like to be and have a lot of idle time. No matter what we try to do nothing seems to “pop,” and we find ourselves sitting and thinking about all the things we could be doing. It is at times like these we have to remember that life is perfect the way it is. Maybe we are supposed to be sitting idle and recharging our batteries for the next big thing. It is when we get frustrated and let that idle time get us down that we lose the power of this time for the human battery to recharge.

I have learned, as I have put in more time on this planet that life works in cycles, the cycles of “doing” and “being.”

“It’s all good.” Embrace your idle time and do something just for yourself. Dream about what you want to create in your life and when the cycle turns into action the chances of realizing that dream become more likely to happen. Take time to just lay down and think positive thoughts, write family and friends, read books, or draw out those ideas you have been letting grow cobwebs. Hey, “It’s all good.”

“The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.” Eric Hoffer, Reflections on the Human Condition

Others of us may be in a cycle of life where things are so busy that you wonder how the heck you are going to find the time to meet all the deadlines. Back to back meetings, travel, community work, family, friends, after-hour events, or whatever it may be can consume all your time. Steve Boswell a friend of mine says, “Make hay while the sun shines.” He knows that peak activity does not last forever and in many cases not for long at all. It is easy to get overwhelmed by this kind of intense activity. The key is to make sure you are doing what you want. Ideally you have a personal mission statement you have created for yourself. Always check to make sure you are aligned with your mission. When life is busy like this I know that I can get just as down as if I was doing nothing. Kinda strange to think about isn’t it? You may laugh but during these times of extreme productivity I work to try and remind myself that, “It’s all good.”

With almost forty years of life experience under my wings I have learned that my life seems to work in five year cycles. Five years of idle time and five years of highly productive time. Looking back I can see this cycle is consistent throughout my forty years. How does your cycles of life flow?

Another thing I have learned is that the busier I am the more I can do. I know that many of you are asking, “How is that possible?”At my peak performance I can have almost 70 projects going simultaneously and be productive with all of them. It is not easy and it takes a tremendous amount of energy but boy the energy that these projects create and expend is fantastic. I believe it is because I am forced to become more efficient with my time and align so well with the flow of life that I start to naturally fall into a kind of auto pilot that allows me to make decisions faster, connect related activities more naturally, and get more done in a shorter period of time.

I do not recommend this for everyone. It takes practice and my experience of going from one school to another during my early childhood along with my entrepreneurial experiences in Silicon Valley starting technology companies has prepared me quite well for the multi-tasking it takes to juggle 70 projects. It also takes prioritization and lots of project management, along with a team to support the efforts. Can’t forget the team! No one can accomplish very much without a strong team.

No matter where you are in the cycle of your life it is important to remember that everything is just the way it is supposed to be. Everything happens for a reason. Your ability to think creatively, dream big and reach for the stars will direct your next cycle. So the time you are thinking, “I have way to much time on my hands” or “how the heck am I going to find the time to meet the needs of the day ahead,” remind yourself that “It’s all good.”

You never know when the next cycle of life will strike. Live your life like it was your last.

Let me know what you think.

Until next week, remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create yourself.

I wish I could save circus animals from the tortures of their circus life. I wish I could stop long line fishing in our oceans from killing tons of birds, seals, dolphins and turtles each day. I wish I was spending more quality time at my Grand Lake home. I wish I was creating 10 pieces of art a week. I wish I could spend more time at Mooney’s place. I wish I was living in an ancient castle overlooking the ocean in Ireland. I wish I was writing more each day. I wish I was satisfied with what I already have. I wish I had a more balanced life. I wish I was spending more quality time with my wife. I wish I could stop the tearing down of historic buildings in Downtown Tulsa. I wish that I had more relaxation and creative time each day.

We all have wishes, yet how often do we write them down or think about how to make those wishes come true?

What do you wish for?

Wishes you have can come true, that is if you work hard enough to make them happen. Like so many things written in What Box? it takes persistence and a dedication to make your wishes come true. Each and everyday holds tremendous opportunity for you to transform your wishes into reality. What is holding you back? What do you wish for?

“Come out, come out, wherever you are.”

I know that some of my wishes are unrealistic. For instance, ending the use of animals in circuses. Circuses are not fun for animals and yet we continue to be entertained, in more cases than not, by endangered and mistreated animals. Yet, how the heck am I going to be able to achieve this wish? Here is what I do. Every chance I get I inform people of the negative affects associated with letting circus animals perform for our pleasure and then highlight the dangers they represent to the people in the audience. One starfish at a time is how I do it. I make my voice heard whenever the opportunity arises to do so. I write about it and continue to think about it. In short, I never give up!

Some of my wishes are easier to achieve than others. As an example, the wish I have to take more time to write each day. I wish I was writing more each and every day and yet I still seem to only be able to produce maybe one or two pieces a week. Is it because it is not a priority for me? Is it because the inspiration to write is driven by the creative spirit? Or is it because I am too lazy or too busy with other important activities? Whatever it is I know that if I really wanted to write more each week I could do it. I just don’t. It is my choice and only I can make it so that I write more each week. I have the choice to decide if this wish will come true.

And still some of my wishes are so far out there that I wonder if I am off my nut. Am I really going to live in a castle in Ireland one day? You bet ya! If I have anything to do with it one day I will be able to divide my time between living on Grand Lake and living in an ancient castle in Ireland overlooking the ocean. Seems out of reach doesn’t it? Remember anything is possible. Whatever you can wish or dream you can create. It takes hard work, determination and a positive attitude. Hey, I may never realize this one but I know in my heart of hearts that it is possible and that if I really want it I will create it.

You can too!

What do you wish for?

Your wishes are not to be minimized. In fact, your wishes need to be taken very seriously. Here is a quick exercise that I use and can support you to move your wishes closer to reality. As fast as you can write out the following phrases. Don’t think about it too long. Use your intuition and write down the first thoughts that come to you, no matter how outrageous. You can do it!

I wish ______________________________________________________________

I wish ______________________________________________________________

I wish ______________________________________________________________

I wish ______________________________________________________________

I wish ______________________________________________________________

I wish ______________________________________________________________

I really wish _________________________________________________________

“All big things in this world are done by people who are naive and have an idea that is obviously impossible.” Frank Richards

Your wishes can and will come true if you believe in them and you work hard enough keeping a positive attitude along the way.

Let me know what you think.

Dear Sean,
I read your article last week on Casting Light. How do you get past people’s negativity? I really don’t understand how to do it. All I want to do when someone tells me that my idea won’t work is to give up. I hate conflict!
Help!!

Dear Help,
The challenge is not let peoples negativity “get” to you. One of the keys here is to increase your faith in yourself and your dreams. You can do anything you set your mind on accomplishing, bottom line. Next time you find someone being negative towards one of your ideas go ahead and “cast light” on the situation by sharing the positive. Some people will not get it and continue to be negative, that is ok. Not everyone is going to get it. Keep the faith and remain positive. When you do you will start attracting those people who are positive towards your ideas and things will start to grow. Never ever give up and keep me posted on your progress.
Keep On Keeping On,
Sean

Until next week, remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create yourself.