Well, to be fair, they do. But even a lot of such coaches, like this one, find themselves in a situation where they realize that were they to coach themselves they would not have allowed this to continue without a prompt to change. You see, I moved home just a week ago, and as I was going through papers and notes to determine what I need to throw away I came across a list of things I wanted to complete. On that list was the completion of a course based on my book, a course which today is not completed. When I looked at the date I was shocked. It was dated exactly a year ago.

Why is this? Why do we put things off and neglect those things which we have consciously deemed important. You have done the same. We all do it, over and over. I believe there are many great and noble ideas in the minds of many people which never even make it onto paper, and many of those which do make it onto paper, in the form of notes, diagrams and tables, never get any further. And then there are those ideas which actually make it into some form of execution or production but get abandoned before completion.

Do you own one of these ideas? Are you putting off something just because its an idea? Are you listening to the voices in your head which say, “You will never be able to do that,” “No one will believe you,” “It costs too much money,” “It takes too much time,” or “That’s a nice idea. Maybe someone someday will realize it.” Or the big one in my case, “I must do some more work on that.” But without a definite plan which we are determined to follow that thing gets pushed aside, and before you know it a year or maybe years have gone by leaving the task undone.

This is where coaches come in, or for coaches, being part of a mastermind group. So what does a coach tell you in this situation? Here are some points which may help you to get unstuck and move your project forward. Or, if your idea is still stuck in your head, these can help you get it unstuck and moved forward into execution.

1. Determine what it is you really want? It is pointless engaging in an activity to realize an idea if you are not overly convinced that it is a good idea. It must be something you really, really want. And it must be something which YOU want. Don’t want for someone else. Pick your own dream.

2. Decide you are going to do all it takes to get what you want? Without a decision your idea will never get out of your head. It will stay stuck and may even dissolve into forgetfulness.

3. Decide to start now, today. If you don’t, watch out, that idea is fading already.

4. Make a list of the steps you must take to reach your goal, realize your dream or make your idea a reality. Really take the time to work on this point. What must happen before you can reach your goal? What determines that your goal has been reached? What is the first step to get you started?

5. Break down that first step into smaller chunks. Really get it down to what you must do right now, this minute, in order to strike off step 1 as done.

6. Do step 1. Do it now.

7. Write down your result. If necessary repeat step 1 and if necessary go back to points 4 and 5 to reassess where you need to begin.

8. Move on to the next step and keep going until you have completed your project, reached your goal or realized your dream.

9. Pick a new goal and start at point 1.

10. Share your success story.

Coaches are need to motivate people with these steps. Often we hold back because of fear, the fear of failure or of not knowing what the outcome will be. At Jim’s Network, the online coaching community, you will find a selection of coaches. You will also be able to chat with them on the integrated social network. Why not drop by and tell us how you’re doing at reaching your goals?

But how many are truly ready for such oneness? Are we really prepared to accept universal connectivity?

What does this mean? Let us stop and reflect on what is involved in being connected universally.

Recently a pastor in Florida was threatening to hold a Koran-burning ceremony on the anniversary of the 911 disaster. What could be more divisive than such an act, an act which has been carried out in other countries to incite a crowd against an opposing people. Thankfully the latest news is that he has canceled these plans.

Often we are not aware how divisive our thinking is. Our society is full of divisive and separatist ideas many of which come from our religious rules and regulations and discriminatory moral values. Have a look at some these:

Do you know anyone divorced? Most likely you do. Do you still accept them as a friend and equal? Certain religious traditions in both the East and the West reject divorcees, in particular when it comes to holding a religious office.

What about the pedophile? Do you know any? How do you act towards such a person? Naturally we act in anger and want to protect our children, and rightly so. But what about the person who has committed such acts? Does your desire for connectivity include him? Or the murderer, or thief, or the drunken driver who runs over and kills the elderly and children? Does your idea of Oneness include them also?

And what about those responsible for the 911 attacks? No matter what your theory is as to who did it, to be at one with the world means to be at one with them.

Think of all the atrocities which you can think of involving human action or error. Wars, massacres, oil disasters, bankruptcies, disease, vaccines, gene-manipulation, fraud, to mention only a few. Are you really prepared to accept all of these criminals and egoists into your Oneness? Or does your idea of oneness include exclusions? If it does it is no longer oneness.

The idea of universal connectivity, of all things being one and connected to one another at a spiritual or energetic level is at the foundation of all of our religions, yet it is the one thing which we use our religions to resist. If we are connected no matter what at a deeper level than our physical awareness and this connection is the same for all beings then our acceptance of Unity must include all people, no matter what their religion, skin color, political affiliation, business, family background, crime, sexual orientation, education, skill, mental ability or whether we like them or not.

Either we are connected or not. We cannot have it both ways. We cannot agree to be a part of the great Spirit Unity and hold others at a distance. Even in our endeavors to keep dangerous people at bay we must still remain in unity with those beings or promote separation.

This is not about letting our criminals go free or allowing dangerous people near our children, but in accepting such people as part of our divine connection to all things. There is no judgment. That’s what the holy books tell us. No judgment, no separation, no race, no creed, no difference. We are all the same. We all come from the same Source and return to the same. At Source we are no different form the criminal or terrorist, the homosexual or abortionist. All is One. All is connected.

What are your feelings about this. Share them here.

Blessings to you whoever or whatever you are.

Jim Murdoch
Founder of Jim’s Network the world’s only online coaching community
www.jimsnetwork.com

As I write David Cameron, the new UK Prime Minister, will meet with Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari. These men will make choices which may result in more death and destruction – OR their choices may lead to peace and prosperity.

Such choices have been made throughout history and have more often than not led to war, death and destruction. Did you know that countries seldom go to war against countries? Mostly it is one leader against another, or a small group of people making decisions to send whole nations to war.

Hiroshima should have been the end of all conflicts. But today’s meeting between Cameron and Zardari proves that the lesson has not yet been learned. Here are the leaders of two nuclear nations meeting to discuss the tensions between them. And the world looks on and waits for the outcome.

Alongside these tensions are the feelings of the masses which are being manipulated by the media. It is amazing how the hatred between Christian and Muslim peoples has risen in a few short years. And while the wars continue in Iraq and Afghanistan we wonder at the reasons behind it as news filters through of big industry fueling the invasions – and at what a price!

Is it really necessary to continue on the road of holding differences and pointing the finger at the other side? Hasn’t the death and suffering of Hiroshima been enough warning, and that of the much greater Holocaust? Are we still prepared to allow our sons and daughters be sent to unjust wars just to fill the pockets of a few with cash? Will we tolerate more death and destruction caused by the choices of a few?

Now is the time to reflect on our past and make a choice regarding our future. And by “we” I mean you and I and every human being on planet Earth. It is time to say “Enough!” The time is now when we each one must make a choice of the future we want on this planet. We must begin to project the world of peace and prosperity we each desire into the world of today. Our combined expectations and beliefs for a better future will influence the world and many are doing just that (e.g. http://www.care2.com).

What are you doing today? Are you going to increase destruction through worry, or are you going to bring peace to your world through positive intention?

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Imagine what it would be like to have everything you desire. Go on, imagine it! Use a pen and paper and write it all down. What do you desire? More money? Better job? Better health? Better home? Better car? Better friends? Whatever it is write it down in precise detail. Work on it for a  few days adding some more detail each time.

Now take you written desires and read them, close your eyes as you imagine being there, having that or doing that right now. Imagine it with all the sounds and smells. Get into the feeling, I mean get into the feeling, what I mean is, really get into the feeling of being, having or doing whatever it is you desire.

Now, how does that feel, to imagine you have already your desire? Good? Wonderful? Exciting? What you do now is vitally important – record that feeling, burn it into your memory. If you open your eyes and cancel all the good feeling by saying it will never happen anyway, you have just wasted your time. But if you remember that feeling, and practice makes perfect, then you can recall that feeling each time you think of your desires and goals. Observe what happens as you repeat this exercise over the next few weeks, who you meet, what opportunities suddenly present themselves.

Be grateful for your received desire, even before you have physically received it. The good feeling and the gratitude will greatly increase the possibility of receiving your desires.

Be blessed and have fun. Go ahead and report your experiences here, or come on over to Jim’s Network and share in our Ask the Coach forum.

Next question is: what is matter? Can thoughts affect matter?

Let me know what you think.