What Box?^®

Living through the unknowns of life can be more like riding a roller coaster than taking a walk through the park. Every one of us has at one point or another experienced the peaks, plunging down into the lows and powered through the curves that life brings as we experience our individual journey.

The unknowns of life scare many of us into limiting thinking. Many of us like to think that we are in control of our lives and that we can avoid the unknowns of life if we just keep thinking the same way. This kind of thinking is an illusion. Each and every day is filled with unknowns from the time we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep at night. We can’t know for sure what will happen any particular day, whether it will be our last day on the planet or what great fortune may bless us. We don’t know what we don’t know. The truth of the matter is that we just don’t know a lot.

Acknowledging and embracing the unknown is a big challenge for almost everyone. Some people may want to embrace the unknown. They know deep down inside that this can help them change their lives for the better, but they are unwilling to change their attitudes and the way they think. These people do not want to lose the benefit that years of thinking one particular way has brought them. Once again, this kind of thinking is an illusion. Thinking that you can control your life and the environment around you only holds you back from reaching your full potential.

How are you using What Box? thinking?

It takes practice, patience and a willingness to be tortured at times to learn the process of embracing and entering the unknowns of life. Welcome to the roller coaster of life.

When Kristen, my wife, and I moved to Grand Lake in 2000 one of the first things I was able to identify as an entrepreneurial opportunity was the development of wind farms to harness the untapped wind energy potential of Oklahoma. We rank number six in the nation for wind power generation potential and at that time not one utility grade wind farm had been built.

What an opportunity! I started to dream and visualize about the creation of a wind farm in Oklahoma. I dreamed about being a “new energy wildcatter.” Kristen thought I had lost my mind. What does an Internet entrepreneur and artist know about starting a wind farm? I had entered the unknown in a big way. This is where many people get scared and in a majority of the cases give up before they move past their dream. Yes, the odds were stacked against me and the costs to build a wind farm are high, $60 million dollars for a 35 Mega Watt facility. Here is the thing, I would have regretted it if I had not gone for building a wind farm, especially when I knew I would start seeing wind farms being built by others very soon. I decided that even if I failed at this endeavor I would give it my all. I knew that know no matter this was something that had great potential. I also knew that I would learn a huge amount about wind energy and other alternative energies.

I contacted wealthy individuals in California who had invested in past ventures of mine to test whether they would be interested in investing in such an opportunity. I also started exploring potential Oklahoma venture and government sources of money. To my surprise money was available from state and private investors, and in no time I had secured $35 million dollars to start the process of building a wind farm in Oklahoma. I began researching wind turbines, maps of Oklahoma indicating specific locations for utility grade wind production, along with the processes needed to build a wind farm. The more I researched, outreached and traveled, the more I realized how much I didn’t know. I dove deeper and deeper into the unknown.

Experts were enrolled into the vision of building a wind farm in Oklahoma, challenges were addresses, strategies were developed and a business plan was created. The next step was to secure the land so I started a land acquisition campaign. My newly formed company bought radio time in Guymon, Lawton, and Woodward inviting landowners to become part of the new energy revolution. Radio stations said that I should only expect 10 or so people to show up. Guess what. Over 80 showed up to each presentation. By the end of the two-week tour Kristen and I had been successful in securing premium land for wind farm development. Boy was this getting exciting! I was moving out of the unknown into the known. So I thought.

That is when the unknown hit me dead between the eyes. One of the greatest challenges that had been identified along the research and strategy process was that of securing a Power Purchase Agreement from the utility companies. Utilities did not fully understand the viability of wind farms at the time and to secure long term purchase agreements for power generated was going to be tough. I thought, “Never ever give up. You can do this.” The Power Purchase Agreement turned out not to be the most difficult piece of the puzzle to put in place. It turned out to be what utility companies call an Interconnect Agreement. Basically, it allows you to plug into the power grid and move the energy produced by the wind farm to market. The utilities of Oklahoma had already given out four Interconnect Agreements and were not going to give out any more until they knew for sure that wind energy we going to work within the utility system. How could I have known this?

Our project died on the spot. Our funding was time-sensitive and once the mega corporations moved onto the scene my window of opportunity as a wildcatter wind farmer would have passed. I can still remember getting the call from a utility company executive in Woodward like it was yesterday. Kristen and I packed our bags and drove home knowing that we had given it our best shot and had become all the wiser.

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Confucius

So what is the lesson here? By embracing the unknown I am able to live knowing, “gave it my best shot and I don’t regret a minute of it.” As a direct result of my efforts many doors have opened for me. I was invited to participate in the creation of state legislation that increased tax credits to wind farm energy producers. In addition I would have never met Kathy Taylor, who at the time was Secretary of Commerce and Tourism. Through this relationship I have been able to create a public/private sector partnership between the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and SpiritBank for which I am facilitating the creation of economic development strategies around the state. And if that’s not enough, I am now involved in Kathy’s campaign to become Tulsa’s next Mayor. Who would have known? I certainly wouldn’t at the time because I was focused on building a wind farm in Oklahoma and embracing the unknowns of that process.

When you embrace the unknown, new and wonderful doors open. Powerful vibrations start to surround you which support you to grow. Others will start to notice you increasing your growth by leaps and bounds and become attracted to your energy.

Go for it and embrace the unknown. Who knows what great new opportunities will become yours until you do.

Let me know what you think.

Dear Sean,
We are surrounded everyday with advertisements in the papers, on the radio, and on TV about places to go, people to see, movies to watch, events to attend and the list goes on. There must be places to go where a person can just “be!”
Looking for Peace in Tulsa

Dear Looking,
Fortunately, Oklahoman’s are blessed to have some of the most beautiful natural environments in the nation. I would suggest taking a walk along the Arkansas River and sitting on one of the benches to watch the river go by. Between 11th and 21st is my favorite stomping grounds when in Tulsa. Grand Lake is one of the best places I know of to relax and “be.” Any of the state parks along the shores of the lake can be a good place to recharge your batteries. I like watching the vultures and other birds fly around. Get lost in their beauty. And finally I always like to create a quite space, a sanctuary, where I live. This allows me to get away from the rat race and just “be.” If all that does not work give away your TV. Not much is better and quieter than a house without a TV.
Keep on keeping on,
Sean

Remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create for yourself.

Just the other day, I was thinking, perhaps we might want to consider changing our name as a species from “Human Beings” to “Human Doings.” Think about this for a minute. In Western society, we have become so active that “doing” is the only way we seem to derive value from our lives. In fact, we are constantly developing new technologies and processes that enable us to do more things in less time so we can do more things. We are definitely in the “Human Doings” mode of operation.

And what are we “doing” all these things for? Will Rogers may have had a clue about why we are always in the “doing” mode. Will said, “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t know.” And of course, spending more and more money means, “doing” more and more things.

As an artist portraying life issues, I believe that one of the main reasons we are always “doing” or in action is because we have a deep desire to control things in our external world. We want to control our stature in life, the power we have, our leisure time, and security of our property, just to name a few. The reality is that control is merely an illusion and the more you attempt to control the more control you lose.

Technology, whether we realize it or not, permeates every fiber of our society and is probably the greatest single tool we have to enable us in achieving the control we so desperately desire. We put our faith, as a society, in the power of technology and the technical sciences to solve all of our problems. Having been deeply involved with the technology industry, I can see the potential danger with this kind of thinking. The danger is not with technology itself, but that it might become elevated to a religion or used exclusively as a tool to create profit. The inherent nature of a “Free Market” society is to develop competing technologies. The global nuclear arms race and terrorist threats that endanger all of us around the world can be directly linked to this “Free Market” technologically driven profit model.

Do you think that just because we have the power to do something we should do it?

Today, most people are so busy “doing” that they have lost touch with “being,” and have become prisoners of time. As a result, our society has lost its sense of balance. This is where “being” comes in. “Being” implies being present in each and every moment and not preoccupied with what has happened in the past or what may or may not happen in the future. Taking the time to just “be” in nature, to focus on the clouds, to let the mind rest and to think of nothing opens up the possibility to create genuine wisdom. “Being” with your children, your family, and your friends without being preoccupied with what you could or should be doing enables us to appreciate our lives and our relationships with people in a meaningful and powerful way.

It is not easy to create a balanced life in today’s world. As a society we have collectively put so many expectations on ourselves that to come anywhere near achieving these expectations we have to keep on doing and doing and doing and doing some more.

Creating a balance in one’s life takes tremendous effort. Life has its ebbs and flows and does not always follow the path we might want. You can take steps to create a more balanced life by setting aside time each and every day to do nothing and just “be.” Take the time to appreciate your life and those of the people close to you. Take the time to rest your body and mind, creating a space to be in awakened rest and reflection. I have found that when I am able to incorporate “being” time into my day and life I am better prepared to take on the challenges of life and feel more complete.

How often do you focus your energy on “being” rather than “doing?”

Let me know what you think.

Sean,
My daughter is painfully shy and doesn’t have many friends. What can I do to help her be more outgoing?
Hopeful in Grove

Dear Hopeful,
It may be hard for some people to believe but I am very shy myself. It has not been easy for me to get up the motivation to show my art, speak in front of people, or attend networking events. Getting out in the world can be a challenging process for some people. Here are couple ways I have learned to overcome my shyness.

Focus on other people’s interests, what they like, their hobbies, and what they dream about. People feel much more comfortable when they are talking with people who are genuinely interested in them.

Become a great listener. Avoid using “I” statements as this can turn people off and focus the attention onto you.

Imagine really enjoying a social event or interacting with people. Your ability to visualize yourself enjoying social activities is one of the strongest tools you can use to overcome shyness.

Shyness is one of those things that takes practice to overcome and the person has to want to overcome the shyness. Let me know how it goes.
Keep on keeping on,
Sean

Remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create for yourself.

You have a creative resource in common with everyone else on the planet. This is one of the most important creativity resources you have. What is even better is that it occurs naturally. In fact, it’s a creative experience that happens each and every night. What is this amazing creative power? It is your ability to dream while you sleep.

Did you know that each of us has at least three dreams each night? That is right, three dreams each night. How many of these dreams do you remember?

Our dreams hold hidden messages that want to come out and allow us to understand our deepest desires and inner feelings. If you take the time there is much to learn from you dreams.

When I was child I could remember my dreams much better than I can today. They were more vivid, colorful and, at times, it was hard to distinguish between what was real and what was a dream. I can still remember some of these dreams as if I dreamed them last night. Why is it that as we get older our dreams get harder and harder to recall? Some people I know will say that they don’t have any dreams. What? Since we all have dreams whether we can recall them or not what keeps us from remembering and learning from one of our most important creativity resource?

With all the media, advertising, television, and internet communications coming at us each and every day it is no surprise that our dreams are being suppressed. Think about this for just a second. A hundred years ago radio was just starting to take hold of our imagination. Television was not even known and who could have imagined the internet? Our dreams were not drowned out by the overwhelming barrage of media driven communications we experience today. People remembered more of their dreams because their dreams were one of the only kind of creative movies people were able to view in those days.

Now more than ever we really need to get back in touch with our dreams to help us understand our increasingly complex world. Our dreams are one of the ultimate ways to exercise our creativity muscles. You actually write, edit, choose your video angles, and can, at any moment change the dream you are dreaming. What is more even impressive is that these dreams are sharing intimate messages which can give tremendous meaning to your life. You can learn from your dreams and then apply those lessons to support you in reaching for your full potential. And what could be more important.

“Reach high, for the stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” Pamela Vaull Starr

You have read it before and will read it again like so many things written in What Box? “It is not easy.” It is worth it and with practice and persistence you can learn to remember and learn from you dreams.

You may say, “Great Sean. Another way to exercise my creativity muscles and I can’t even remember one dream each night. How am I supposed to do this?”

Here’s what I do. When I go to bed and need help solving a problem, I imagine what I am going to dream about as I am falling asleep. I may say to myself, “I am having difficulty figuring out how to solve a particular problem and I am looking for answers.” As I am going to sleep I will ask for help from my dreams to share new solutions that I have not thought of. It is that simple, imagine what help you want from your dreams and say to yourself as you go to sleep, “I am going to remember my dreams.” It will take practice. Try it. Don’t give up and see how it works for you.

The best time to recall your dreams is when you first wake up in the morning. I like to keep a notebook by the side of my bed just for my dreams so that I can record them first thing in the morning. Just by placing a notebook with a blank page and pen next to my bed supports my ability to recall and learn from my dreams. The longer you wait to recall your dreams the more they will slip away and the realities of the physical world take over. When you awake from your sleep, stay still, don’t move and think about what you dreamt last night. If you are unsure of what you dreamt try and go back to sleep and consciously replay the dream. You will be surprised how well this one works. You can actually replay the dream and change it if need be. Whenever I am scared of something in my dream, I consciously tell myself to face the fear in my dream and confront it head on. Amazing things can happen here. Go ahead and give it a try. You have nothing to loose but the fear.

Ask your dreams questions. Your dreams want to share with you new inspirations and insights. When you practice getting in touch with your dreams you can actually go lucid, that is the ability to become aware of your dream while you are dreaming. This very powerful and not so common experience has the potential to expand your creative thinking and heighten your ability to express your creativity in the physical world. Your dreams are a great gift. Everyone has them. The difference is how much people get in touch with and utilize their dreams. There are any number of great books on dreaming available today to support you to interpret and understand your dreams better. Go out and pick up a couple to help kick start the process.

In the end only you can know the messages that your dreams are trying to communicate and how to apply these creative lessons to your life.

As Mike Munn, my good friend and former head physicist of Lockheed says, “There are no bad dreams only opportunities for learning.”

What are your dreams trying to tell you?

Let me know what you think.

Dear Sean,
How do you create good vibrations in your home, garden and the places where you work? How can I create good vibrations in places that definitely have “bad vibes?”
Vibrating in Pryor

Dear Vibrating,
I am a big nester. I like to surround myself with things that inspire me and cause me to think. Make your space your own by putting art, collectible, pieces of nature on the walls that make you feel good. Try re-arranging your space every once in a while. Change is a good thing and will alter the vibratory energy of a space. We can all get stale when the spaces we are living and working in remain the same everyday. Experiment with how you design your spaces and see how your energy changes and that of the people around you. Let m know how it goes.
Keep on keeping on,
Sean

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

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.