How do you do it? Simple. Implement thoughts you have. Allow thoughts that you normally reject or push down or feel will not be acceptable to become a practical part of your life. That’s right implement them.

If you think that something is right or a good thing to do. Do it. Put it into practice. Don't just understand it and think about it, do it. This brings power. This is motivation by real you. The wish to do things in order to bring out best in others and yourself.

One way to start to change your motivational state is through meditation. For us meditation is more than just sitting crossed legged quietly in a room bringing peace and happiness to yourself and others. Meditation is an opportunity to recognise rubbish that is debilitating your life and get rid of it.

“Meditation is a delightful and spontaneous thing to do. It is a continual act of making friends with yourself, you just cannot contain that friendship within you: you must have some outlet, which is your relationship with world. Trust and compassion for oneself brings inspiration to dance with life.” (Arthur Janov)

It’s an opportunity to look at your behaviour and thoughts and change them. To gradually develop thoughts and life that rewards rather than punishes. Whether you are walking dog, jogging, washing up or cleaning car you can start by think about and enjoying all things that you have, rather than thinking about what you don't have. Use power of your thoughts to create good moods, to overcome weaknesses, to increase your self worth and your abilities and skills. Use your thoughts to transform yourself and your behaviour.

Instead of thinking about weaknesses of yourself and others, meditate on your own virtues, powers and values. Ask yourself:

what did I do today that I was unhappy about?

what was external circumstance or pressure I reacted to?

what could I have done differently?

what can I do next time I am faced with a similar situation?

As you gain habit of thinking how real you wants to live then you will be able to change your perspective and develop a really alert state of mind. This is power of thought.

How can you react against your present way of life? By doing something which is opposite to that which creates a life motivated by fear. You can react by having power over your thoughts, words and actions.

Graham and Julie www.desktop-meditation.com

Graham and Julie live on the Canary islands where they pursue their love for writing, photography and spirituality. To see more of their work please go to: www.desktop-meditation.com

I didn't accomplish a lot of "born leader stuff."

But I *did* do this...

I took a good, hard look at certain types of people. You know them. The "big guys" and "little guys" who stand out above crowd in terms of their impact.

I looked. I learned. I acted. DID YOU GET THAT?

One more time.

I found right people and then...

I looked. I learned. I acted.

HAVE YOU NOTICED?

Most folks don't think of themselves as a born leader.

Chances are *you* don't.

But...

You *can* become a person who positively impacts lives of all kinds of people in all kinds of ways. And *that* is what I want you to hear. You can. You really can.

And if Josh Hinds can, YOU can.

CAUTION AHEAD

Remember, though...

Don't compare in a non-productive manner. Don't expect too much too soon. Don't expect a free ride with no obstacles. But above all... Don't sell yourself short. Don't give up on your dreams. Don't stop believing in your potential. And don't quit looking, learning and taking consistent actions in right direction.

Growing in leadership potential together, Josh Hinds (c) 2004