Article for January 2007
In the following article are tips that you may
find beneficial for the months ahead!
Tuning In To The C's
Of Freedom
Being a performer all of my life I've come to
see that the formula for freedom has existed around me every
day of my life. Whether it is through music or business, the
parallels are undeniable.
Many folks have heard of the Pythagorean theorem which says "In any right
triangle, the area of the square whose side is the hypotenuse (the side of
a right triangle opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of areas of
the squares whose sides are the two legs (i.e. the two sides other than the
hypotenuse) or more simply a squared + b squared = c squared.
Pythagoras went on to discover a relationship in mathematics in harmonic relationships
where sounding a fundamental note produce a series of overtones.
What does this really mean to you the reader? Simply this - when an initial
choice is made (or note is sounded) that is fully resonant with who you are,
it instantly sets up a chain of events that will create abundance.
So starting with lowest C on the piano...
C1 is Choice. What are you choosing?
Choose - choose the Freedom path - the abundance. There are
many different words for freedom including love, joy, happiness,
peace of mind.
If you don't choose freedom I assure you - you are choosing fear. Remember,
if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If you think that someone else has chosen "for" you,
consider that you have chosen to abdicate your choice.
The choice when sounded in perfect resonance with our being has the ability
to produce a series of overtones that all at once encompasses all of the "C's" contained
in this list. You may find that you'll revisit major choices as each choice
continues to bring you into alignment with your greater purpose and/or passion.
Remember the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, "No one can make you feel inferior
without your consent." Each of the following "C's" is within
the realm of "choice". You will make a choice to be clear, to be
clear, to communicate, to change, to create, to consent, to commit and to connect.
What will your choices be right now?
C2 is Clarity. Where are you
going? Looking backward or looking forward? Be clear about
your freedom, about what you desire. The more precise you are
about your desire the faster it will be realized.
If your choice is something you aspire "toward" you have a greater
opportunity of achieving the desired end result and continuing to progress
beyond that level. If, on the other hand, your goal is something that you desire
because it is in hopes of "moving away from" something else, you
will come back and see that "negative result" either in the same
form or some variation on a theme.
Consider the fact that basing your performance on proving to someone else that
you are not a failure, slacker or incompetent doesn't give you the ultimate
satisfaction or freedom you are looking for. As Henry Thoreau stated, "When
one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams, and endeavors to
live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with success unexpected
in common hours." While he used the word confidently - one could just
as easily insert "clearly" and maintain the same intent.
In business if all you are asking for is "more" money then a penny
works. If you want a lot more money then $100 might work; the word "lot" is
subjective. It's not clear. Think about the words small vs. large, tall vs.
short, hot vs. cold - these words fall short of creating clear outcomes. Be
clear.
C3 is Communicate. Be willing
to put it out there - ASK. Allow your whole being to communicate
the openness; through your thoughts words and actions. Use
words that communicate abundance. Be part of the solution remembering
there are no problems, just limited thinking.
Stay focused on your desires. Remember that Mother Theresa wouldn't attend
an "Anti-War" Rally but she would attend a "Peace" Rally.
Dress for success and allow your appearance to communicate prosperity. Clean
out your thinking by communicating with yourself the idea that you believe
in what you have to offer. Communicate your passion and pride in yourself and
your performance, product or service at all times.
C4 is Change. In nature everything
is dynamic, it always changes. Use a journal to assist you
in self-observation of change. The person you are today is
not the same as the person you were yesterday, let alone a
year ago.
Like all of nature the change may happen so gradually you may not notice it
until someone or something else calls it to your attention. As a vocalist the
skill of breath management happens while one is focusing on the total aspect
of performing. In business there are few things that "never change".
You may see mineral ingredients improve or technology improve but time marches
on and growth is desired on so be flexible and change.
C5 is Creation. Allow yourself
to be in the creative phase of "who you are". Be
passionate about what you are bringing to the world and create
an environment that allows the abundance.
If your performance preparation is uncomfortable consider the choices that
have brought you to this moment in time. If your place of business is so cluttered
that there is no room to allow in the new systems, equipment, supplies or products
you are effectively saying that you don't really want what you are asking for
and you will find yourself looping by experiencing that feast and famine routine.
Do whatever it takes and make a statement to yourself by creating the space
of abundance.
C6 is Consent. When you are
given the opportunity to soar say "YES"! Recognize
that freedom is there just for the allowing. The freedom is
around you at all times.
The first five steps opened up the channel and the key is to remember that
you have the choice to allow it in. However you define freedom - accept it,
allow it. Consent to receiving it.
In the "working", "striving", "pursuit" of excellence,
of your dreams and goals, remember they are already there so consider allowing
more and "pursuing" less.
C7 is Commitment. Be willing
to follow your passion - your dream - your purpose and willing
to always go back to C1. It may be that the path you've been
on no longer serves you and you are best served by following
a new path.
At all times be committed to your path of freedom. When things don't look as
positive as you'd like, go back to the first C of "choice" and make
the choice again. Remember these words of Aristotle, "We are what we repeatedly
do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." Allow your habits to
be committed to YOUR excellence.
C8 is Connection. Everything
is connected and be aware that there are no accidents or coincidences.
Allow yourself to make the connections by using all of your
senses. Consider letting your mind, body and spirit become
connected.
Allow yourself to function as a whole being, not some separated automaton that
has allowed the labels of society to compartmentalize the different hats you
may wear throughout your daily life. You may learn much more in one moment
of true connection that you ever could even if you read all of the books in
the Library of Congress.
There is a universal connection that propagates all thought. Be open to the
opportunities that are around you. If you have set your intention on a specific
outcome stay connected to the fact that you are receiving feedback from the
moment that you stated your intent.
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persuasive and entertaining speakers!" She is the creator
of Freedom's Formula and author of the book Handbook for Freedom.
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