Muhammad Ali died, of course - unless you’ve been under a rock you know. That news is every where.
The guy was hugely inspiring, and to so many people. I didn’t realise how much though until I read all the words written about him.
Who is your hero?
Who do you admire and respect?
I think having heroes is a wonderful thing. As I said the other day, inspiration is gold to me.
Other people can fire such inspiration within you - whether you meet them or not.
Though it’s important to regularly connect with bright lights that keep that fire burning within you, sometimes the idea of living heroically from a role model is enough.
But none of your heroes happened by mistake. It takes work, and awareness, and to keep going.
One huge thing the Ishayas’ Ascension meditation has given me is this.
Life is your choice. And… Don’t matter if you think you've done well or bad in the past, you are only as good as your next choice.
The past need not define you anymore.
It makes you who you are today, but if you are aware you are free to choose what to do next.
You are free to define yourself, free to define the circumstances and situations you find yourself in, rather than let them define you.
A constant reset button. You get to go again go again. And always getting bigger and better. Constant improvement.
So commitment to being the best you can be is not about how hard you go at it, but about tenacity of purpose.
All your heroes have that tenacity.
Tenacity is what you keep doing to make sure you are the person you want to be and you live the life you want to live.
So how about it?
What will you do today that will make the most of not only this moment, but set you up for the future?
For me one thing, as you may well know, is the practice of closing my eyes and meditating.
It’s essential.
If you want to know the simplest and most powerful method going, or if you want a reminder, there’s a course here at HQ:
I’m not teaching but I will be around. I would love to say hello, so tell me if you’re coming.
Have a wonderful day.
- Arjuna
PS. a wise man once said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
And so true is that.
What’s your single step for this moment?