Hello,
Today’s word is INFLUENCE.
As you do your daily challenges designed to detox your spirit, mind and body, you exist within a sphere of influence. We all do, being all human. No one exists onto him or herself.
Today’s suggestion:
Define your circle of influence:
- What and who influences you?
- Who do you influence?
- Basically what is your sphere of influence?
KNOWING what impacts you and who you impact is powerful.
Powerful because you first have to know a thing before you can change it, grow it or stop it.
- Within your sphere are you doing any influencing?
- What are the habits of those who influence you?
- And their beliefs – do they support or conflict with your own idea of your potential?
- Who are the supporters of your vision, your potential and your goals?
- About the people you hang with…do they support, detract or have no impact?
Check out this list and determine who/what influences you the most among the listed factors. As you travel this detox path – a very challenging one, with 21 daily challenges to do and even more, to BE, knowing what impacts and influences you is essential.
Choose your top 5:
1. loved ones- family members – close
2. loved ones – family members – distant (family heroes, deceased, etc)
3. readings – articles, news, Facebook/online links and leads
4. poetry, biographies, plays, music
5. videos, movies, tv
6. your own beliefs of either limit/lack or abundance
7. education – formal or self taught
8. your fears and anxieties
9. fears and anxieties of others
10. memories – the past
11. loved ones – friends
12. loved ones – romantic attachments
13. role models, mentors, coaches
14. your own behaviors and recent actions
15. your spiritual beliefs, heroes and guides, scripture
Determine your sphere of influence and the specific source of major influence as best you can. Reflect on whether what is influencing you is consistent with your goals, potential and visions for yourself.
Sometimes it is necessary to make adjustments in behaviors and relationships to ensure best results.
Alignment is always good but sometimes just not possible. So we do the best with what we’ve got…but…at least be aware of what impacts your spirit, mind, emotions and psyche.
Have a thoughtful and insightful day!
Wishing you an abundance of light, love and joy,
♥~
This message is part of the 21-Day Detox Challenge – Spirit, Mind & Body: Day 1. The program includes preparation exercises and specific planning and all previous messages can be found here. Video introduction is here.
This series began on December 8, 2010. By following the directions, you can begin this detox challenge in its entirety whenever you would like.
All program downloads can be found here (chart of challenges, self-evaluation, agreement form and handy checklist of all preparation exercises)