Your own creativity and thought's will narrow down details. Simply taking those first awkward steps can literally set in motion a whole string of events that end up propelling you forward.

Things begin with an idea, but your action, no matter how small it may appear at first -- gives fuel to fire and eventually determines how successful your outcome. Remember, biggest of fires starts with smallest of embers.

While it may be true that you have no control over your beginnings. With enough courage to undertake and learn new sills we can indeed take control of our outcomes. We have no choice as to whether we're born into poverty or wealth, but at least to some extent we can determine if we'll stay there.

This doesn't mean that it won't be one heck of a fight to leave such humble beginnings if that's what we want. However, one need only look at countless examples of those who started from much humbler beginnings then you and I, yet achieved far greater things then life would have believed possible.

Look at such examples not in awe, but rather from a point of view that you are as capable of greatness as your fellow man or woman. Set out on your path today with knowing that greatness is within you. The objective is for you to figure out how to best bring it out... To your success, Josh Hinds

My heart was racing. My anxiety was nearing red zone. “Why should this be so difficult? They’re only people just like me”. I tried to comfort myself.

Again, I looked around room…

As humans we all have same basic needs for love, approval, recognition and contact. We all want to be liked. While at same time we covet our privacy and have a need for our own “separate” space. Deep down we really want to connect. Is it any wonder we sometimes feel alone in a world full of people?

Where is your edge of comfort? Are you willing to reach out and make new connections that could support and add value to your life? What inner dialogue prevents you from taking risks that could lead to new relationships or expanded networks?

Here are some perspectives that could assist you in shifting from fear to willingness:

1. Be yourself. Connect with who you truly are.

2. Stay curious and interested in people. Stay open to new situations.

3. Enter playfully and stay unattached to outcome. Move from a place of possibility and be delighted at what shows up.

4. Remember, most people have same insecurities. We’re all on same side of fence. Most people welcome connection and would be grateful you made effort.

5. Remember, worst that can happen is someone says no.

I finally settled on a person to ask. It was a woman in her mid fifties and dressed in a grocery store uniform. “May I join you?” I asked. She looked up and smiled, then welcomed me to have a seat. We spent next delightful thirty minutes together talking about our lives, her job, and my children. It was warm and enjoyable. When we were finished with lunch she got up, thanked me and we both went on our way.

As I walked away to rejoin my group my heart was full and I was laughing. I learned a valuable lesson about myself that day and felt a deeper connection to rest of humanity.

It’s YOUR life…imagine possibilities!

**************************************** Helaine Iris is a Certified Life Coach She works with individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders who want more out of life. People, who want to lead successful, balanced lives filled with love, passion and purpose. Are you ready to take a step that could change your life? For a complimentary session visit her website http://www.pathofpurpose.com or call her 603-357-8546 or email her helaine@pathofpurpose.com