The director shouts “Action!” and cameras roll. Scene after scene becomes a digital reality soon to be viewed by thousands on their TV screens or in their local movie theaters.  But the actual origin of the movie begins in the nonphysical realm as a thought within the writer’s mind. Much of the work of developing a creative project is internal. In fact, the seed idea is the most important part because without it, there would be no movie, painting, song, or invention.

We seem to understand the importance of nurturing an inspiration when it relates to artistic or scientific pursuits; however, we are much less likely to honor the internal workings associated with creating other more mundane aspects of our lives. But the process is the same and just as essential. The concept of “action” often is limited to physical movement. As an extroverted society, we focus on concrete results with little awareness of their mental precursors. Some coaches prod their clients to take physical actions before they are ready. That strategy assumes that the problem lies in the clients’ unwillingness to move forward toward their goals. But many people are unaware of the inner processing steps that facilitate outer action steps. Taking physical action first is the hard way to get to where you want to go.

In my experience, when I have energetically lined up with an idea and allowed it to evolve without resistance in my mind, the unfolding of that desire has been exciting and fun. The effort involved often is not perceived as work. The real “work” is shifting my beliefs to allow what I want into my life and mentally focusing on an image of me experiencing the desired outcome. It is more than positive thinking. I feel my way to what I want and tune into my inner guidance. Insights guide me to the people and events that support my goal. My mental focus creates an environment that encourages inspired physical action. And from that place of inspired action, I am guided to the quickest route for the fulfillment of my dream.

For example, this info on Inner Action Steps began as an idea that I played with in my mind until I was inspired to take action and write this insight. Fun. Easy. Successful!

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What is it about traditional New Year’s resolutions that make me cringe? I’ve always had a resistance to creating resolutions, i.e. setting goals, committing to new routines, forcing change. The first thought that comes to mind is that I’m lazy. Or that I have no will power. Another thought is that I hate to be confined by rules – mine or anyone else’s.  But maybe it’s something else. Maybe, when I think about traditional resolutions, it feels bad because the underlying message is that something is wrong with me. I have missed the mark or I am intrinsically flawed. Only with a strict regime of some kind can I hope to be fixed. It’s a sort of “beating myself up” that is culturally accepted…even encouraged. If I don’t commit to some socially imperative goal, then I’m not in the game and life will pass me by.

But if I look at it another way, I discover something new. I know from experience that my emotions are the way my inner being (spirit) communicates with me. My spirit adores every ounce of who I am and would never see me lacking in any way. When I feel negative emotion, I am thinking a thought about myself that my spirit does not agree with. So it makes sense that when I consider New Year’s resolutions that hint at self disapproval, my emotions flare letting me know that I am off center. That twisted feeling in my stomach is telling me that my current self-incriminating perspective is not the truth. My only hope of returning to a lighter, more peaceful state is to change my mind about who I think I am. I can’t continue to focus on my perceived limitations and expect to find inner peace. My spirit knows I am a brilliant creative being on a journey of self-discovery and there are no wrong roads. Every thought and action serves to move me forward on this evolutionary path. The journey is about love –  and loving myself is where the journey begins.

So how do I start the New Year on a positive note? This year I’m going to be gentler with myself. I am going to focus on a way of being that cooperates with my spirit’s intentions – that allows life to surprise and delight me.

This year I resolve to live my passion. I don’t know what that means – what challenges or opportunities will show up for me.  But I am open to explore a more vibrant and heart-centered daily experience. I want to feel the energy of Source pulsing through me. I want to see the world through my spirit’s eyes. And I want to offer to the world what is mine to give. This moment is filled with infinite possibilities for me. I feel it calling. I’m excited about what’s ahead. This is a great time to be here. Game on!