Excuses be gone! Written February 29, 2012

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How am I overcoming the excuses this year? I finally internalized Wayne Dyer's lessons about dismissing the excuses - the fear - that have been keeping me from following my bliss. For those who haven't read his book or heard his presentation, here are the classic excuses people use and the affirmations Dr. Dyer suggests to cancel them out:

1. It will be difficult. Affirmation: I have the ability to accomplish any task I set my mind to with ease and comfort.
2. It’s going to be risky. Affirmation: Being myself involves no risks. It’s my ultimate truth and I live fearlessly.
3. It will take a long time. Affirmation: I have infinite patience to fulfill my own destiny.
4. There will be family drama. Affirmation: I’d rather be loathed for who I am than loved for who I’m not.
5. I don’t deserve it. Affirmation: I’m a divine creation, a piece of God. How can I be undeserving?
6. It’s not my nature. Affirmation: My essential nature is perfect and faultless. It is to this nature that I return.
7. I can’t afford it. Affirmation: I am connected to an unlimited source of abundance.
8. No one will help me. Affirmation:  The right circumstances and the right people are already here and will show up on time.
9. It’s never happened before. Affirmation: I am open and willing to attract all that I desire beginning here and now.
10. I’m not strong enough. Affirmation: I have access to unlimited assistance. My strength comes from my connection to my source.
11. I’m not smart enough. Affirmation: I’m a creation of the divine mind. All is perfect and I am a genius in my own right.
12. I’m too old/not old enough. Affirmation: I am an infinite being. The age of my body has no bearing on what I do or who I am.
13. The rules won’t let me. Affirmation: I live my life according to divine rules.
14. It’s too big. Affirmation: I think only about what I can do now. By thinking small I accomplish great things.
15. I don’t have the energy. Affirmation: I feel passionately about my life, and this passion fills me with excitement and energy.
16. It’s my personal family history. Affirmation: I live in the present moment by being grateful for all my life experiences as a child.
17. I’m too busy. Affirmation: As I unclutter my life, I free myself to answer the callings of my soul.
18. I’m too scared. Affirmation: I can accomplish anything I put my mind to because I know I’m never alone. 

So what are you not doing? What excuses are you hiding behind? Whatever it is, you can do it. Look at me. I'm all kinds of outside my comfort zone right now, but I'm surviving and I'm excited. So come on in. The water's fine.