Awareness: The Conerstone of Self Improvement
As a follow-up to the “Four Easy Steps To Creating An Amazing Life” article I would like to talk a little bit about self awareness.
Self Awareness is having a clear perception of yourself, your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. Self Awareness allows you to understand other people, and how they perceive you, and your attitude and your responses and reactions towards them.
Self awareness is the first step in creating an amazing life. Where you focus your attention, your emotions, reactions, personality and behavior to determine where you want go in life.
Having self awareness allows you to see where your thoughts and emotions are taking you. It also allows you to see what controls your emotions, behavior, and personality so you can make the changes you want. Until you are aware of your thoughts, emotions, words, and behavior, you will have difficulty making changes in the direction of your life.
I would like to ask you a very important question: Do you really know yourself?
Sages throughout time have stated “Know Thyself.” They have declared that it is the the key to wealth and happiness. At first glance, most people would say that they indeed do know themselves, you think you know yourself, but do you really?
Scientists claim that 95% of what we do throughout the day is controlled by our subconscious minds. Subconscious programming takes over the moment our conscious mind is not fully paying attention. So how much are you really aware of?
When you are not fully present and aware, you are moving through life on auto-pilot. Most of what you do is automated; you live by habit, reacting unconsciously to people and events around you.
Humans generally let others tell them what to do. Our minds are like computers, and blindly follow the programs that were downloaded without question when we were young. You did the same thing. Your mind is programmed to behave, to think, to react to everything that occurs in your life.
With self awareness, you take charge that programming. You live with intention, focus and purpose. You wake up to your immense potential and endless possibilities. You uncover a wealth of creativity, talent and wisdom that is already inside you, waiting to be tapped into. You begin to create an amazing life.
Have you ever been in an auto accident? You may have experienced everything happening in slow motion and noticing details of your thought process about the event. This is a state of heightened awareness. With practice you can learn to engage these types of heightened states and see new opportunities for interpretations in your thoughts, emotions, and conversations.
It’s only when you STOP and begin to pay attention to yourself that you can actually experience heightened awareness and begin to understand your subconscious programming. It is then that you can become aware of the beliefs that self-sabotage your highest intentions. It is then that you uncover the root causes of your blocks, your negativity, low self esteem, sadness, fears, overwhelming emotions and pains.
It is like going on a voyage of self discovery. You return from the voyage as a wiser and more confident individual. It is self awareness that helps to form the cornerstone of your own self improvement.
You can’t change what you are not aware of!
I have found that the feeling of dissatisfaction is the first stage of self awareness. What do I mean by this? Well, as you learn to know yourself, you learn to understand the many facets of your thoughts, your personality, and what makes you tick. Once you understand yourself, you will find areas that you are dissatisfied with. This dissatisfaction with yourself is a tremendous motivator for change. You take action to correct any areas of dissatisfaction.
As you become more aware, you will change. You will see more clearly the choices before you, and claim your power to choose what’s best for you. You will remove that which dissatisfies you and you will add that which pleases you. You control life – life no longer controls you. You become a powerful creator of an amazing life.
It is said that nothing changes until something moves. I both agree and disagree with that statement. I agree that action does cause things to change, but not all action is good action. I disagree because I think too many times people start moving/taking action without first taking the time to be aware of where they are.
I think of it in this way: Before you begin on a large journey you first must know where you are in relation to where you want to go. You must first be aware. No traveler would begin without first knowing where they were. It almost sounds silly to say, but far too many people live their lives without knowing where they are. They are not aware.
Practice stopping before starting. Before you head off in any direction, first be aware of where you are. Stop then go. With a little practice you will become more self aware.
I like to find a quiet place and close out the world, and ponder. This meditation or inward looking has proven to be very enlightening to me. I have been able to see things that I would not have seen in the noisy and busy world. Take a few minutes every now and then to sit and ponder upon your life. In these moments of heightened awareness you begin to see the life you truly can create.
Lesson: Stop. Ponder. Be aware.
Help Me Please – There’s An Elephant In The Room
Am I aware of the big fat elephant on my blog? Absolutely.
I’ve actually been aware of it for quite some time. You see, most people that drop by my blog don’t stay for very long – never have. It’s been a big concern of mine.
Heck, I want them to stay and I want them to enjoy what I have to share with them. But I can’t seem to convince them that what I have to offer is of any value.
Now, I’m a big boy, so I can handle the truth. Most of what I have to say may not be of interest to the masses. I get it, I really do. But I also believe that the subject of Creation is powerful and that I have some pretty valuable things to say about it that are not being given any attention either.
Years ago Robert Fritz wrote a tremendous book called “The Path of Least Resistance” which is all about the subject of Creation. Many of today’s most popular Gurus (Eben Pagan, Bob Proctor, Anthony Robbins) have quoted from the book. Like I said, it’s all about Creation. Why is it that this subject so rarely gets the attention it deserves?
I have thought about it. I have researched. I have studied. I have tried new things. I want the subject of Creation to get some attention. And after all that I have done I have come to conclude:
- The subject I have such a passion for (creation) is a HUGE subject that very few people really understand.Are you familiar with “The Secret?” The Law of Attraction had the same plight as the subject of creation – it’s HUGE. Nobody understood it; that was until Rhonda Byrne figured out a way to present it to the masses. Now there are literally millions of people who are studying, writing about, talking about, and marketing Law of Attraction information.
- Until I can figure out a way to present the subject of Creation for mass appeal the subject is going to stay in the obscured, uninteresting, quiet and very lonely place it has been in for centuries.
- The subject of Creation is bigger, more amazing and vastly more powerful than the Law of Attraction. Everything – I mean absolutely everything you read, you view, you experience, absolutely every facet of your life can and is influenced by creation. Did I emphasize that enough? Everything in your life can and is influenced by creation – EVERYTHING!
The truth is: You cannot not create. So my contention is: If you are going to be creating anyways why not learn to create amazing, valuable, and important creations that make your life amazing, valuable, and important – and therefore happy and abundant?
So the elephant that has been staring me in the face for some 12 years now is still saying to me that I’m onto something very powerful here – I just need to figure out how to present it in a way that the masses will actually take interest in – in a way that will get attention.
That’s where I need your help. I’m stuck. How can I get this powerful subject the attention that it deserves? How can I help people begin to see that this is a subject worth studying?
I would appreciate your comments, suggestions, and advice. How can the subject get as much, if not more – even way more attention that the Law of Attraction?
Help please. Let me know what you think.
Creativity is Highly Overrated, and Not Even Necessary
I fear that every time I get a new person to this Blog they just skim on by and never stay long enough to really understand what this Blog is all about.
I know I have a lot of work to do to add more content to Creators Create, but from what I have seen already the trend is becoming more and more obvious to me.
People frequent Mark McGuiness’s Blog Lateral Action, which by the way is a tremendous Blog. I can’t say enough good about it. And there are many more Blogs and Forums that deal with creativity and creatives.
But that’s not what this Blog is about.
This Blog is about Creators and the things they create – creations. It’s not about creativity.
Many, too many people believe that in order to create a creation you must have creativity.
That is the biggest bunch of whooey I have ever heard. The fact is you don’t need an ounce of creativity to be able to create creations.
The problem is that most people don’t know what a creation is, therefore they don’t know the role of a creator, nor do they understand the process of creating.
So if you don’t mind, I would like to take a few minutes and go back to the very basics of what this Blog is really all about.
Definitions:
Create = to bring into existence.
Creator = one who brings things into existence.
Creation = the thing that is brought into existence.
There you have it. It’s really not any more complicated than that. Creators bring creations into existence by the act of creating.
The truth is that every single one of us on this planet are powerful creators. We cannot not create. We daily create creations.
Everything you bring into existence is a creation that you create.
Here let me give you a few examples:
- You created breakfast this morning.
- You created a few emails just a few minutes ago.
- You created a “Good Morning” smile for your boss this morning when you got to work.
- You created a better or worse relationship with your spouse today.
- You created a resume.
- You created a clean room.
- You created a hungover body.
- You created an argument.
- You created a funny moment when you told that joke.
- You created an endearing experience when you shared your feelings with a close friend.
Are you starting to understand now what a creation is? Are you starting to see that you are constantly creating? You are a creator, and you are always creating creations.
The question now is: Are the creations you create valuable, important, that improve and bless your life?
Or are most of the creations that you create created by default, without purpose and therefore are useless, unimportant, and do nothing to improve or bless your life?
The chances are since you don’t look at the things that you bring into existence as creations that you probably aren’t all that worried about the quality.
Come to this Blog often and I promise you will begin to look at your whole existence in a whole new light.
With that whole new light you can begin to create on purpose. You will create consciously amazing creations that improve, bless and inspire.
You will find you are a powerful creator. Come back often to learn how.
Oh, and I did I even mention that it doesn’t take an ounce of creativity to be a creator?
By the mere fact that you bring things into existence is proof enough that you are a creator.
You don’t need creativity to create. Creativity is only one tool in the creator’s tool box, and not even a very important tool at that.
Creators create creations, and every once in awhile they might use creativity.
We’ll get into the details of this later on. Come back often to learn more.
If you have thoughts on the subject please don’t hesitate to leave a comment, and engage in a discussion. I look forward to it.
Do You Want To Be A Ceator Of Amazing Creations?
Do you want to be a creator? Here is the most important thing you can do today.
In fact, if you make this a habit it would be even better. You need to ask yourself this question every morning before you start your day.
“What can I create today that will benefit me, my family, my life, my fellow man, my earth?”
Why should you ask yourself this question?
For creators it is the most important question you can ask and it matters.
You need to get in the habit of defining what things are valuable and important in your life.
Know this: You are a creator and can create valuable and important creations. Once you determine what is valuable and important to you in your life you can then create it.
Ask yourself this simple question every morning.
“What is the most important thing I can create today?”
The answer does not have to be something BIG, sometimes the answer will even be something quite small, but think about it carefully, you may come to find that it is bigger than you think.
Here are some examples:
#1 You will create a stronger relationship with your daughter today.
What you do may be quite small, like help her with her homework, or join he tea party, or play house with her. But those seemingly small things are actually huge in the mind of child.
You are spending valuable time with your child, time that can be used to instill values in her that can last a lifetime, and creating a relationship that will weather even the strongest storm.
#2 You will begin to create your own business.
Obviously this is a “BIG” creation, but many of the steps you will take will be small. Some of the things you will have to do may even be tedious, mundane and boring.
But this creation will change your life forever. It can bring you freedom.
To create your own business will require lots of work, planning, and strategies, but the rewards will be great. But everything you do will be well worth the effort.
#3 You will create a healthy fit body.
The creation of a healthy and fit body will require self discipline. You will have to do things until they become habits.
Again, this creation is not the easiest, many people struggle to create a healthy and fit body, but the benefits are tremendous if you do.
Your heart rate will increase, in fact your heart will grow stronger. Your skin, brain cells and all the cells in your body will receive more oxygen due to the increased blood flow that results from working out regularly.
You will feel less depressed because your brain will be flooded with endorphins that make you feel euphoric, happy and powerful.
I always do my best work after a workout. I feel increased mental clarity and increased creativity, because I worked out. Try it, you’ll like it.
#5 You desire to start creating a Blog.
Maybe you have never written for a Blog before. It is much easier than you think.
Many people start Blogs every single day; why not you?
Just think of the many benefits you can receive in your life with the creation of a Blog. You can have a journal of your life, you can make money, you can have many hours of enjoyment.
Regardless of what you decide to create today, the most important thing you can do today is simply ask the question.
Ask the question every day.
Ask because you are a creator.
Ask because you want to create creations that are valuable and important.
Ask because the answers will surprise you.
Most important of all is that you “ASK.”
What do I want to create today?
Creators Create Video 1.1 “Introduction”
I have been working on getting a place to produce some videos. After a few months of playing with different softwares, different microphones, and lighting I think I am finally ready to produce a video.
It’s not perfect yet, but it is a good start. I hope to be making many more in the future that deal with everything under the sun that has to do with creator and their creations.
Please enjoy. And if you don’t mind, please leave me some comments on what you like, don’t like, and what I can do to improve them.
