Felix Baumgartner's Leap of Faith

Today Felix Baumgartner broke three records: a 52-year old record for the highest free fall jump from a balloon also the highest manned balloon and fastest free fall!  What courage! Through out his mission the Cpt. Joe Kittinger repeatedly said his guardian angel would watch over him and he did. This mission was successful on many different levels:

• all equipment (pressure suit, pressure helmet, helium balloon, capsule, chest pack telemetry) was operational
• he was able to stabilize his jump
• his parachute deployed
• he landed safely

I love studying successful people and whenever I see huge accomplishments I already know there's a success mentality behind it. So I always look to see what quotes successful people love, what methods they use to stay motivated and just an overall sense for how they think. One of Felix's mottos is "Everyone has limits- not everyone accepts them." To be successful several elements must be present:

1. a clear vision of what you want

2. this vision is based on your best-case scenario

3. a fervent expectation that you WILL get what you want

4. the courage to believe it is yours even when there is no physical evidence.

Everyone has limits- not everyone accepts them - Felix Baumgartner

Some people never get to step 1 because they are stuck in their comfort zone. Stepping out and doing the things they fear makes them too uncomfortable. They may even defend their right to be stuck and usually reject any help from loving family or friends. Because they don't want to move past their comfort they can't envision a better way of living.

Most people give up at step 4. They go at it day and night but don't see any change. They are in what I call the Sweet Spot. It's a zone where you have to switch your focus and learn to see into the invisible. We have to learn to rely on our spiritual senses and less on our physical senses if we want to eventually receive what we've been praying for. Every successful person knows you have to vividly see yourself with your desire before it becomes yours. The more time you spend believing this, the faster it becomes your reality.

Learn to love what you've been taught to fear- Carl Goenish

Another one of his quotes is "Learn to love what you've been taught to fear" by Carl Goenish. Moving forward in spite of any fear will eliminate its existence from your life. Fear places limits on your ability and creates a stagnant situation. Courage frees you to believe and achieve the very highest of your potential. Do what you are afraid to do, and you will find fear no longer exists. Take the limits off your life.  When Felix Baumgartner stepped out of the Red Bull Stratos capsule he knew he would land safely and soundly on the precious Roswell, New Mexico soil. So take a step of faith and that step will turn into a leap of faith like Felix Baumgartner's.  

Are you stuck and can't get to the next level in your life? Has fear paralyzed your ability to fulfill your dreams? Listen, I know what it's like to be too afraid to step out of my comfort zone. I struggled with low self esteem, anxiety and was plagued with thoughts of worry.  But I learned to overcome fear and so can you. You don't have to settle for a life of insufficiency or dissatisfaction. You can develop the courage to create an amazing life and live the life you've imagined. If you need step-by-step guidance on breaking through your current struggle contact me at dorcas.wood@gmail.com about breakthrough coaching or get my ebook Little Book of Breakthrough: Breakthrough Thoughts for Manifesting Your Heaven on Earth and replace your thoughts TODAY with thoughts of success, self confidence and get your Breakthrough! 

Who Says You're Not Beautiful?

"I wouldn't want to be anybody else!"is the first line of Who Says by Selena Gomez. What a fantastic song of self confidence. It's a part of my Feelin' Good collection. I absolutely love listening to it because it  makes me feel empowered and reminds me of who I AM! Who says you can't have a beautiful life? No one.  No one on this planet has the power to create your life, but you. So don't give that power to anyone. Don't make someone or something the source of your joy. When you allow other people to disappoint you and frustrate you, you are giving your power away.

"I'm no beauty queen; I'm just beautiful me!"
Loving who you are now on the way to who you are becoming is critical for a fulfilling, magical life. If you can't love yourself it is impossible to truly love anyone.  Feeling good about who you are attracts an abundance of goodness to you: the right connections, opportunties, people. When you don't love yourself, the love you develop for people is more attachment-based than true self-less love. It becomes a love based on how they make you feel which is a co-dependent type of love rather than what you can do for them.  Your happiness will most likely be based on external things. Joy on the other hand is a natural byproduct of gratitude and it is unconditional. There is nothing greater than feeling good about yourself. True love is free. It doesn't demand anything in return. It is not afraid to give unconditionally of itself because it is not afraid to get hurt. Self-less love is not moody or easily offended.  It is kind, patient, grateful, poised, lovely and magnetic.

You've Got Every Right To A Beautiful Life!

 Are you touchy or too sensitive? Do people have to watch what they say around you? Do you get ticked off easily? Then you have got a lot of self-lovin' to do. You lack self-appreciation therefore you will attract unfavorable circumstances and people in your life and are likely to blame someone other than yourself for your problems. Love yourself right now, regardless of your faults but more importantly take the time to work on those areas of your life where you are lacking.  Be nice to people. Be grateful for what you have because the more you appreciate yourself, the better you will feel and the better you feel the more beautiful life will become. Recognize you are in control and do something wonderful with your life!

Who says you're not star potential?

Who says you're not Presidential?

Who says you can't be in movies?

Listen to me, listen to me.

Who says you can't pass the test?

Who says you can't be the best?

 

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Quit Worrying

I tried worrying,

but it didn't feel good,

so I quit.

 My peace now comes from knowing
I'm in Good hands.

Have You Seen God Today?

Have you seen God/Love today?

 I saw God today.

He was there in my cozy, peaceful sleep this morning and the bird's lullaby outside my window.

He was there in my husband's good morning smile and sweet embrace and my teenagers'   "I Love You Mom" as they hurriedly set off for school.

 I saw Him, as I passed the friendly, waving palm trees standing at attention in front of my house.

He was there when the kind neighbor chased the squirrel away and replaced the lid on his neighbor's trash can.

He was the green lights which helped me arrive on time.

He's my reliable Ford that safely takes me everywhere I need to go.

He's in the text message of a dear friend reaching out to chat.

He's in the beautifully, varying shades of green leaves on our tree-lined streets and the pinkish, purply majestic Florida sunsets.

 He's there when I happily turn on my laptop in my pajamas and jump on a conference call.

He's there in my morning Mocha Coffee sessions with hubby.

He's in the gentle reminder that my two front tires need replacing.

He's in the predictable pitter-patter of my strong heart, unfurrowed brow and easy going smile.

He's everywhere I look and impossible to miss.

Have you seen God/Love today?

Have You Checked Your Joy Monitor Today?

The other day I was cooking, which is my passion, and noticed something was off. Something didn't feel right. I checked my Joy Monitor and realized I was running on low. I felt "icky" like a dark cloud of sadness was trying to cover me and I didn't know why.  Have you ever felt that? I didn't panic cause I knew I had done something to create that ugly feeling.

I immediately began to

Feeling Good with The Little Book of Breakthrough!

I googled my book the other day and found it had landed on Amazon's Hot New Releases List! How amazing it is to release your book one week and the following week be recognized in this way. I love Amazon! It means The Little Book of Breakthrough is changing lives and making people feel good! I've received a lot of positive feedback from people using the 3 minute meditation in the Little Book of Breakthrough.

This is what they have to say:

Kindle Book Launch!

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I know it's been a while since I've blogged and I do apologize.  Though I've been busy with work, family and finishing my first Kindle Book, I am so excited! It's been such a great adventure and I've learned so much along the way. I will eventually write an ebook on Kindle Publishing to help newbies get there books off the ground. So thankful for my family's support during this first project. There's definitely a lot to publishing but like anything else in life, once you figure out the best practices you can perfect it and use it to bless others. That's what I love to do--Bless!

The content was written about 2 years ago but after a great deal of research and seeing that there were already so many self-help guides I decided on a different approach.  I wanted to simplify the process of breaking through life's struggles. Many people get lost in the theories behind self-help guides and lose interest when all they want is something practical they can use right away to change their life. Even if you don't thoroughly understand the Laws of the Universe, this meditation can help you right where you are in life. The Little Book of Breakthrough makes it easy for anyone to

The Only 3 Tips You'll Ever Need for Finding a Job Fast

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I developed something what I call the

How Lebron James Won His First NBA Championship Title

Let me start off by saying I don't personally know Lebron James but I did know he would win his first championship title this year and let me explain why. Last year when Lebron decided to leave the Cleveland Cavs and play for the Miami Heat, he stirred up a lot of controversy.  Regardless of what his motivation was for leaving, I gave him credit for taking a risk.  He did it without caring what people would say.  He made a choice.  Now his first year with Miami was without question the most mentally taxing year he's ever had. Not because he was new to the team and had to formulate a bond so they could optimize their performance as a unit but this is why-

Happy Independence Day!

When I think of the word independence, I think of Freedom.  Not only are we blessed with the freedoms that we have as Americans, but we were created with certain inalienable spiritual freedoms as well.  We were made in the image of God with the freedom, power and authority to speak things into existence in our lives.  We are free to change any adverse condition in our lives simply with a thought.  This is true freedom.  Sadly, most people are aware of their freedoms as Americans moreso than their freedoms as majestic, spiritual creatures with the same dominion Jesus had when He walked the earth.  The greatest day in a person's life is the day he awakens to the truth of who he is.  Freedom is being completely independent from a lack mentality and free to create a life that is beyond our wildest imaginations.  So today celebrate all of the blessings we've been given, and this beautiful land we live in called America but don't forget you are truly free, spirit, soul and body! Now that's Freedom!