BAKER'S WISDOM

Daily Wisdom

2011-08-30T10:54:00.000-07:00

“With self-discipline most anything is possible.”
-Theodore Roosevelt

Thought of The Day

2011-08-29T10:25:00.000-07:00

"We are still masters of our fate.
We are still captains of our souls."
-Winston Churchill

Thought of the Day

2011-08-26T17:22:00.000-07:00

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed."
-Theodore Roosevelt

Thought of the Day

2011-08-25T14:46:00.000-07:00

"The man is happiest who lives from day to day and asks no more, garnering the simple goodness of life."
-Euripides

Thought of the Day

2011-08-24T23:44:00.000-07:00

Thought of the day: “Your work is to discover your work and then, with all your heart, to give yourself to it.” – Buddha

The Secret I Found

2010-06-24T21:55:00.000-07:00

Dear Reader,

Last month, I discovered a secret.

It’s a secret that almost every great achiever in the world knows. It’s a little-known technique that’ll enable you to experience success, happiness, WEALTH, and amazing coincidences beyond your wildest dreams.

And that very secret was the subject of numerous books in the early 1900’s, particularly a special long-lost 1926 book. It’s a book that Bill Gates himself studied as a student.

It’s NOT a book about positive thinking, or self-hypnosis, or affirmations, or anything of that sort. This is an actual GENUINE secret, a physical tangible secret that YOU can use to make amazing change in your life – starting today!

This long-lost 1926 book has recently resurfaced in a dusty Scottish attic, and – for the first time ever – is being made available in a special compilation from self-development guru Bradley Thompson.

He calls it The Absolute Secret.

So, exactly what is The Absolute Secret? And how can you use it’s secret powers to make awesome change in your own personal life – starting TODAY?

Let him show you.

Visit the site at to learn more.

Thanks for your time,

Baker

Today's Affirmation of Success

2010-06-24T21:39:00.001-07:00

Affirmation of success:

All my thoughts and ideas lead to great success.

Today's Affirmation for Success

2010-03-09T09:54:00.000-08:00

I am living my dreams, by following my heart and highest good.

Success Affirmation

2010-03-08T10:22:00.000-08:00

Today's Success Affirmation:

The more in alignment I am with what I love, the more success flows into my life.

The 6 Tangible Results of Being Your Self

2010-03-02T11:07:00.000-08:00

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

The 6 Tangible Results of Being Your Self
1. Builds confidence.
2. More real and authentic relationships with others.
3. More joy.
4. Clarity of thought.
5. Better opportunites flow in.
6. The opportunity to inspire others to do the same.

Being,

+Baker

The 7 Clues That Your Are Living An Empowered Life

2010-03-01T07:57:00.000-08:00

It seems like almost everyone I meet today, wants to know if they are on the right track with life. How many people do you know are searching for the clues that let them know if they are on the right track in their own evolution? I believe that in order to evolve as a human being, the first step is to empower yourself. Empowerment is an inward journey. It begins and ends with you and what you are willing to do on a consistent basis to take charge of your own life.

How do you know if you are becoming an empowered individual or not? Are you claiming your power, or are you becoming a victim to circumstances as they arise? Are you in charge of your life?
From my personal observation of studying high achievers in life, I have found that there is a common denominator that they all share. This common denominator they all share comes in the form of 7 clues that are high indicators that a person is indeed living an empower life.

I will share these 7 clues that make up an empowered individual. Although you don’t need all 7 to be considered to be an empowered individual, I would say from my observation, that if you score 4 out of 7 means you are on the right track. Obviously, if you score 7 out of 7 you are an exceptional individual and consider yourself a highly empowered individual. A person that scores a 7 out of 7 is someone who is highly evolved and is making their mark in the world.

Keep In Mind** This list is in no particular order or to this list. There is no hierarchy to this list.** This list is to be looked as a greater whole.

The 7 Clues That Your Are Living An Empowered Life

1. Present Moment Awareness
The individual that is presently aware in what he/she is doing, is an empowered individual. Regardless, if you enjoy your circumstances or not, the ability to witness and be aware of the present moment is one good sign that you are evolving as an empowered individual. If you acknowledge the idea that the more you focus more of your time in the present moment, versus worrying about the past or future moments is a good indication that your are takings steps to claim your empowerment.

2. Where You Choose To Focus Your Time
The individual that sees his/her time is valuable, is a self aware individual that knows that where they are choosing to spend their time is what they are producing in their own life. The individual that is making an honest effort to spending more time doing the things that help them grow in their personal development, is evolving because they are choosing growth. This choice of focusing on what matters to the individual most, is a powerful indicator of someone that is empowering themselves.

3. Your Learning and Studying
The individual that is continues to study and learn is an evolving individual. The person that has the quest for knowledge, is always improving and making tweaks in their life and own projects is a person that is evolving in an upwards direction. They are constantly learning new things and are open to change. The empowered individual, knows he/she won’t always have the answers and is humble enough to search for the answers by continually learning and studying new things. The continual growth for new knowledge and being up to date with what is going on in the world, is a great gift to have. The empowered individual always wants to learn, and in turn teach others the way.

4. The Amount of Joy You are Receiving In Your Life
If what you are doing on a daily basis is bringing joy into your life, you are evolving as a human being. This is because life is about being joy, so what you do on a regular basis has to come from this place. The empowered individual is enjoying what he/she does for a living and is grateful for the entire process of doing what one loves. The empowered individual knows the importance of begin joyful in whatever they choose to take part in.

5. Your Personal Responsibility
The empowered individual takes full responsibility for his/her actions. They understand that we live in a cause and effect universe. As you sow, so shall you reap. Therefore, the empowered individual is constantly taking full responsibility for his/her thoughts and actions. The empowered individual makes choices that are consistent with what he/she values most in life.

6. Moving towards your Desires
The empowered individual doesn’t settle. This individual is always looking for ways to move towards their desires. They know that there is always a new challenge to overcome. The evolved individuals welcomes the new challenge as it is the process that moves the individual into their true desires. Regardless of the fears, and worries of others that this individual may not “make it.” The empowered individual goes for it anyway, and moves upwards in their desire. This forces the empowered individual to constantly be moving outside of their comfort zone. The truly empowered individual matches their desire with that of the greater community.

7. Making a Contribution to Society
The evolving individual is always making a contribution to society. The empowered individual wants to intends to leave a legacy behind. The empowered individual knows that being empowered means that you do your best to help empower others as well. In this process you are making a contribution to society in a positive way. When it is all said it done, the evolved individual looks back and says “This is the contribution, I left to this society, and I am at peace with my efforts.”

Do The BIG ROCKS First

2010-02-28T08:56:00.000-08:00

Do the big rocks first. Steven Covey:

Today's Affirmation for Success

2010-02-26T11:14:00.000-08:00

Success flows to me easily and consistently.

Les Brown Why People Fail

2010-02-25T10:10:00.000-08:00

Tony Robbins Tells The Rocky Story

2010-02-24T10:24:00.000-08:00

Being Present

2010-02-23T10:21:00.000-08:00

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
-Buddah

This past week I’ve made an honest effort to stay more in the present moment. What I have found is that the longer I stay out of the present moment awareness, the more challenging it is to get back into it. In other words, the reason I chose to make a real effort to be in the present moment at the start of this week, is because the week prior I’ve been a little scattered and misplacing my energies into too many activities.
So I began this week trying to get into the present moment more. However, the interesting thing about “trying” to get into the present moment simply doesn’t work for me. It’s not something I can’t try to do. It seems the more I try to be present, what I’m seeking moves further away from me.
What I’ve done instead of trying to be more present, was to just accept whatever is in front of me that I must work with at the moment. Its more of being aware of what I’m doing at the exact moment, and accepting whatever comes to me in that exact time. I have found that if I keep my mind in awareness and acceptance of what is, I can go pass this whole idea of “trying to be present.”

Letting It Go

I have found that this week things tend to go so much more smooth and easier when I just let go and detach myself from trying to “get to” a certain outcome. For example, I wanted my Arizona video to be perfect. I wanted it to resemble a sense of inspiration and empowerment to my viewers. However, if I continued to think about perfection the whole way through the process of making the video, the video itself would never be released because I would be always constantly try to make changes on it and never really feel it is getting to where I want it to go. So I actually spent several weeks trying hard to put a video together that resembled the infant stages of my Arizona trip and blend it in nicely with quotes that I’ve used in this blog for optimal effect. I was trying to piece this video together, and just kept running into a wall. It just wasn’t working out trying to do it myself.

The Solution

So, I paid my wonderful, highly organized, and talented sister to do the video for me. Now this type of video creation comes very easy and naturally for her. In fact she loves doing this. So thank you Kimbundance for making this video for me, it came out just the way I wanted it and more so. So I am grateful for the successful collaboration.
The combination of detachment and letting things go, and being aware in the present moment has been a truly amazing experience for me. I hope this real life example has demonstrated for my readers the positive results of being present and detached in what you are aiming to accomplish. If not, that’s fine too I really don’t care either way.

Being Present,

3 Very Easy Steps To Becoming Amazing

2010-02-22T07:51:00.000-08:00

1. Look in the mirror. Say that you are amazing. Don’t think about anything else than what you are saying. Say this with joy and utter amazement. Don’t leave the mirror without really believing that you are amazing.

2. Live in this manner. Be amazing by being you. Don’t try to hard with this stay in alignment with this amazing feeling within yourself. Be yourself. Carry your amazing energy with you.

3. Treat others amazing. As you align with all your amazingness. Begin to treat others the way you feel inside. Do this and watch you amazingness soar.

Living Amazing,

Awesome Living

2010-02-20T10:34:00.001-08:00

Awesome Living
“It’s the simple things that make life awesome.” +Baker

Awesome living, it’s something we all want. I know that I live an aweome life. I am living an awesome life, and that is not egotistical. It’s just the way it is. People that live aweome lives like me are shining from within. I don’t concern myself with the good or the bad that people are doing in life. It is not my mission to save the world. My mission is to spread light and be the authentic me that lives an awesome life.

Do I have bad days? Yes. There are times when things seem very challenging in life. But, even at that I find the awesomeness. But, I continue to live an awesome life because I focus on awesome.
For example, I had a salad this morning, it had my favorite salad dressing: blue cheese. Some people might not like blue cheese as a salad dressing, heck some people may not even like salad. But I do, and I think it is awesome that I get to eat healthy food with dressing that I think is delicious. That is a small example of how awesome I am living. It is very simple to some, but that’s the secret. It’s the simple things that make life awesome.

What is My Point?
Maybe in life there really doesn’t need to be a point to anything. Maybe I’m just typing here expressing my gratitude for a couple of people to read this, and maybe they can find something simple in this writing that sparks some kind of creative juice within them to make them happy. The intent of this post is not to blow you away. Although, I am blown away daily by how simple my life is and how awesome it is at the same time. I’m acknowledging the basics here. These basics lay the foundation for the beyond successful life that I lead. I had a salad, I enjoyed it in the present moment, I am writing to you now fully present enjoying it. Later on the day, I may go for a sunset run by the lake. I might even have another blue cheese salad for lunch and a delicious mouth watering fish burrito, who knows. All I know is that life is awesome and I’m enjoying the very simple things in the moment that allow that awesomeness to flow in. You can do the same if you want, it’s your choice.

Awesome living,

Where You Choose to Place Your Energy

2010-02-19T09:23:00.001-08:00

The direction you choose to place your energy is a vital concept to understand and apply in today’s society. We have amazing empowered individuals that are awakening to the ideas of energy placement.
I am beginning to see people begin to understand that where they choose to place their energy and focus is the same “stuff” that is creating their world.

Yet, how many people do you know place a lot of their energy doing things for others and getting very little in return? I assume that many people place their energy doing these things for others just to appear “nice.” But let’s get real here. What you put into life, you get out of life.
If you place a lot of energy into things that bring you back very little value, is it really worth it at the end of the day?

I am in the process of applying this knowledge in my own personal development. In my younger years, I would scatter my energies only to find out in the end, there was a lot of wasted action steps. I realized that trying to be nice and appeal to everyone is not intelligent. So it began to be more about focus for me. I am getting a lot more clear on where to place my energies effectively, for the best results and most favorable outcome. This is a tremendously amazing position to be because with each major choice I make, I develop a feeling of empowerment. I can feel this empowerment because each step along the way, I learn and grow stronger as an indvidual in the process of choosing to place my energies in more favorable pursuits.

Empowerment
Empowerment will begin to really be present in the individual that can see pass the layers of distraction and temporary highs. The empowered individual really has the ability to see through the surface and gets to the “meat” of the situation immediately. The empowered individual is wise in, where and how he/she chooses to pour their energy into. Empowered individuals respect themselves and their energy and are confident in that what they are putting their energy into is worthwhile and valuable to them. They put their energies on projects and creative work that give the best possible outcome. They don’t waste time on the small things that give very little return, just for the sake of appearing “nice” to others.

What You Value
It is important to note that what you value, will determine where and how you spend most of your energy. If you don’t value much in life, it is easy to see why you may unconsciously choose to spend your energy on activities that keep you stagnant and disempowered. Distractions come in many forms. Overeating, excessive alcohol use, watchng television all day long etc. When you are clear on your values and what is important to you, it is easier to know exactly where to place your energy. It takes listening to your own truth, wisdom, and experience to truly get clear on what you value. However the moment that takes place, you will feel empowered as your actions become more in alignment in correctly placing your energies. These energies correctly placed will yield more favorable results for you.

Your Choice
It’s all your choice. Many will decide to place their energy on distractions. While others are more focused driven and place their energy on very few things that bring about bigger and better results. Keep in mind if you decide to misplace your energy on distractions it can lead to bad habits if not checked on. It’s almost like drowning yourself. The more you put energy into the things that don’t serve you well, the deeper you go. Where you choose to place your energy is what will begin to manifest in your life. Focus on uplfiting, positive pursuits. As you decide to focus on pursuits that are more valuable to you, you become more empowered in the process. You become more empowered because the process of making solid strong descions based on your clear values, builds confidence with yourself. It takes discipline and confidence to make choices that are better for you. This develops as you get more comfortable making choices based on your value system and following through. The truth is that you are the creator of your reality. What you focus on expands.

My Personal Example
For example, what I value is creating and delivering positive value for others. For me, this comes in the form of creative self expression in my blog, books, and videos. These outlets allow me to inspire and empower others. So my value for choosing to be an inspiration and empowerment to others through blogs, books, and video is what keeps my energy focused and in alignment. As I place my energies on this specific clear value, I can always come back to it when my energies are feeling misplaced or out of alignment. I am fortunate in the fact that what I value, is something that is way bigger than me. The idea of attempting to inspire and empower countless indviduals is not a small task, but that is what keeps me inspired and moving upwards in my own journey. So I can say that where I personally choose to place my energy serves me very well. Where are you choosing to place your energies? Are you choosing to place your energy on distractions, or activies that uplift yourself and others?

Being Present

2010-02-18T08:32:00.000-08:00

7 Tips on How Baker Keeps the Oven Hot

2010-02-17T07:54:00.000-08:00

Below are the 7 Tips on How Baker Keeps the Oven Hot, keeping the dough rising and staying fresh:

1. Present moment awareness
2. Staying In Alignment with my Higher Self
3. Daily Meditation
4. Positive Thinking
5. Continual Study and Reasearch
6. Focus on Providing and Delivering Tangiable Value
7. Having Fun

Keeping it fresh,

Baker

3 Very Easy Steps To Becoming Amazing

2010-02-16T09:09:00.001-08:00

The Best Kind of Affirmation

2010-02-15T10:11:00.000-08:00

Affirmation Defined: That which is asserted; an assertion; a positive statement; an averment; as, an affirmation.

You probably heard of the power of intention, or the use of affirmation. The use of daily affirmations continues to help benefit those individuals that are using it properly and undertand the power of their words. There is power in the words we use. What we state clearly and affirm in the form of an affirmation can really help you in your life. These positive affirmations one makes can bring about positive or negative change in a person’s life. This is because what we choose to say about our life becomes our reality.

Have you heard people say at their regular job that my boss is a “pain in the neck.” They say this statement enough times with belief and emotion, and the next time you see this person you find that these people actually begin getting physical pains in their neck.
The truth is that what we say on a constant basis either conscious or unconscious acts as energy that is creating our reality.

An example of a “regular positive affirmation” is one that is stated in the present tense, and begins with the words I am. A regular affirmation usually is something positive that you are wanting to have, but stating in a manner that you already have it. So, a regular positive affirmation for success would be:

“I am now experiencing success in all areas in my life”

An example relationship affirmation would be:

“I now have the perfect relationship in my life”

Although these affirmations are great and work very well. These aren’t the “best” kind of affirmation. In this case, I use the term “Best” referring to the amount of speed and quality of what will manifest.

The best affirmation for faster manifestation results, would be to add the element of gratitude into your affirmation along with a knowingness instead of a mere hope or wish.
For example the best kind of affirmation for success would go something like this:

“Thank you God, for bringing success into my life today.”

Notice the “Thank you God” as a form of first giving gratitude and being thankful, and then the affirmation concludes stated positively and in the present moment. This statement comes from a “knowingness” versus a mere hope or wish. You can use this style of affirmation for any area in your life. Start with the gratitude, state in a positive context in the present moment, and state with a sense of knowingness that this is happening now.

Begin now to develop an awareness of the energy you put behind this style of affirmation. When you come from a place of knowing what you state is truth, your affirmations will manifest quicker for you. When you come from a place of mere hope or wish, there isn’t enough energy behind your affirmation for it to manifest quickly. It’s all about energy.

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Thank you.

Manifesting Positivity,

$75 Million Dollar Beach Mansion

2010-02-14T11:13:00.001-08:00

The $75 million dollar beach mansion.

Being Joy

2010-02-12T10:58:00.000-08:00

“You can never have joy, you can only be it.”
+Baker

Last night, I stepped slightly out of alignment with myself. I felt this ego rush of wanting to do something so fun and grand.

I felt the need to do something outdoors late night that “normal” people do on Friday nights. Like go to the bar or go clubbing…I felt this strange urge to just revert back to my old ways of doing something ego filled, just for a quick rush, as if something outside of me would bring me a sense of joy…. (Boy Was I wrong)

I was going to hit the night scene, filled with a strong ego, and trying to get some type of “rush” out of it. Only to see a man dressed in civilian clothes, speaking about the “end of days.”
Granted, many people passed this man by as he spoke about how everyone in our society seems to be so controlled by regular media. He spoke about the shift in consciousness that I’ve written about in previous blog posts that I still stand by. So I actually was intrigued by his message and felt a sense of peace in that someone saw things the way I saw it as far as on a global scale of awareness.

His speech alone, made me want to reconsider what in the hell, I was doing. Why was I trying to go out and get this “rush” again?

I guess the truth is that it does get a little scary when you are totally at peace and in alignment with who you really are. This past week, was filled with beautiful and peaceful meditations that, allowed me to get in touch with my true nature. Yet, Friday night comes and all of a sudden I want something more, that consists of things outside of me?

Joy Won’t Be Found Outside of Yourself
Many times in life we try to find joy outside of ourselves. I don’t care where you are or what you have experienced in your life. The only joy you will ever really be real for you is when it’s from your inner being. If you think of it, the idea that joy comes only from your inner being first is where it ends and begins.

Any situation you find yourself in you can find the joy in it. If for example you are in a really solid amazing relationship with an amazing individual the joy may look like it comes from that individual, but it’s really coming from you. The individual may be the physical reflection for what you already have within you. The indvidual you are in relationship may present to you higher parts of yourself, thus joy is present. This also relates to certain achievements you may experience. It isn’t really the achievement of receiving a “thing” in your life that makes you joyful, it’s the joy from within you first that is expressed and the symbol of whatever you are achieving or receiving stems from yourself first.

Today’s World
In today’s world we are bombarded with things and experiences that we may think brings us joy. I for one, have fell victim to this as well. Thinking that going some place far off in the form of travel will bring me joy, (which I intend to do via future travel, but stay with me here. )

The joy in itself is in the present moment. There isn’t anything really spectacular that you have to do, to get this joy. You just simply acknowledge that it comes from with you first, and then however you choose to express that is really up to you. That’s the beauty of life. We don’t have to really try hard to receive joy, it’s already something that is inside each person just waiting to be acknowledge.

You can never “have” joy you can only be it. Many people mistakenly say, “When I get married and have kids then I will have joy.” or “When I get a salary raise, then I will have joy.” The point is many people are conditioned to believe that there needs to be something that happens outside of them to “have” joy. When you can only be joy.

The wonderful thing about this blog space for me, is that I get to be joy, and express it in writing and that also brings me joy. For those of you that feel the need to logic this experience to death, are missing the golden nugget that I’m intending to share with you. You see as I type these words I am joyful because that is who I am. Therefore, this joy is coming from me out to you. It’s a wonderful cylce. There needs to be no other reason to be joyful. Many people get caught up with trying to do all these amazing things, only to be left feeling a void. The void is there because, you have to really acknowledge and pay attention to the present moment as it arises, that’s where joy is at. From this place you can also now bring joy to others. So this works out nicely. I have included the my 3 tips on simply being joy.

3 Tips on Being Joy

1. Acknowledge the present moment. See and feel what you are experiencing right now. Don’t concern yourself with the past, or the future. Be here now. Know that all is well in this exact moment. This will open up an inner space for joy to arise. When you see that all is well right now, you are in a better feeling space. As you tune into to and develop an awareness of the present moment, your joy inside you gradually begins to emerge.

2. Bring joy to others. Even if you aren’t feeling the joy in you. Simply taking time to bring joy to others is a big key in bringing joy to yourself. Make someone laugh, or just be totally present with someone and appreciate and send them good positive vibes. Compliment and uplift them sicncerley on something they are doing well on.

3. Take it easy. For many people that get caught up easily in seeking a momentary ego rush in finding things outside of themselves, I urge you to take things easy. Focus on what is already here in your life and take things one step at a time. Many people spend their entire lives running from one place to another trying to find their joy, when all they really had to do was take it easy on themselves, and acknowledge the joy already inside them.

These 3 steps are only difficult when you realize that your life is operating on ego mode. In other words, for example, the need to prove something to others, will actually make these 3 steps close to impossible to take part in. However, your real wisdom comes from operating from your spirit mode and a sense of who you really are. Thus by operating from this space, you allow the following 3 steps to bring positive results and allow you to simply be the joy within you, versus how you otherwise might have been trying to search outside of you for the joy. Be joy today.

Being Joy,

Mother Teresa's words of Love

2010-02-11T08:44:00.000-08:00

Being Joy

2010-02-09T12:52:00.000-08:00

“You can never have joy, you can only be it.”
+Baker

Last night, I stepped slightly out of alignment with myself. I felt this ego rush of wanting to do something so fun and grand.
I felt the need to do something outdoors late night that “normal” people do on Friday nights. Like go to the bar or go clubbing…I felt this strange urge to just revert back to my old ways of doing something ego filled, just for a quick rush, as if something outside of me would bring me a sense of joy…. (Boy Was I wrong)

I was going to hit the night scene, filled with a strong ego, and trying to get some type of “rush” out of it. Only to see a man dressed in civilian clothes, speaking about the “end of days.”
Granted, many people passed this man by as he spoke about how everyone in our society seems to be so controlled by regular media. He spoke about the shift in consciousness that I’ve written about in previous blog posts that I still stand by. So I actually was intrigued by his message and felt a sense of peace in that someone saw things the way I saw it as far as on a global scale of awareness.
His speech alone, made me want to reconsider what in the hell, I was doing. Why was I trying to go out and get this “rush” again?

I guess the truth is that it does get a little scary when you are totally at peace and in alignment with who you really are. This past week, was filled with beautiful and peaceful mediations that, allowed me to get in touch with my true nature. Yet, Friday night comes and all of a sudden I want something more, that consists of things outside of me?

Joy Won’t Be Found Outside of Yourself
Many times in life we try to find joy outside of ourselves. I don’t care where you are or what you have experienced in your life. The only joy you will ever really be real for you is when it’s from your inner being. If you think of it, the idea that joy comes only from your inner being first is where it ends and begins.

Any situation you find yourself in you can find the joy in it. If for example you are in a really solid amazing relationship with an amazing individual the joy may look like it comes from that individual, but it’s really coming from you. The individual may be the physical reflection for what you already have within you. The indvidual you are in relationship may present to you higher parts of yourself, thus joy is present. This also relates to certain achievements you may experience. It isn’t really the achievement of receiving a “thing” in your life that makes you joyful, it’s the joy from within you first that is expressed and the symbol of whatever you are achieving or receiving stems from yourself first.

Today’s World
In today’s world we are bombarded with things and experiences that we may think brings us joy. I for one, have fell victim to this as well. Thinking that going some place far off in the form of travel will bring me joy, (which I intend to do via future travel, but stay with me here. )

The joy in itself is in the present moment. There isn’t anything really spectacular that you have to do, to get this joy. You just simply acknowledge that it comes from with you first, and then however you choose to express that is really up to you. That’s the beauty of life. We don’t have to really try hard to receive joy, it’s already something that is inside each person just waiting to be acknowledge.

You can never “have” joy you can only be it. Many people mistakenly say, “When I get married and have kids then I will have joy.” or “When I get a salary raise, then I will have joy.” The point is many people are conditioned to believe that there needs to be something that happens outside of them to “have” joy. When you can only be joy.

The wonderful thing about this blog space for me, is that I get to be joy, and express it in writing and that also brings me joy. For those of you that feel the need to logic this experience to death, are missing the golden nugget that I’m intending to share with you. You see as I type these words I am joyful because that is who I am. Therefore, this joy is coming from me out to you. It’s a wonderful cylce. There needs to be no other reason to be joyful. Many people get caught up with trying to do all these amazing things, only to be left feeling a void. The void is there because, you have to really acknowledge and pay attention to the presenet moment as it arises, that’s where joy is at. From this place you can also now bring joy to others. So this works out nicely. I have included the my 3 tips on simply being joy.

3 Tips on Being Joy

1. Acknowledge the present moment. See and feel what you are experiencing right now. Don’t concern yourself with the past, or the future. Be here now. Know that all is well in this exact moment. This will open up an inner space for joy to arise. When you see that all is well right now, you are in a better feeling space. As you tune into to and develop an awareness of the present moment, your joy inside you gradually begins to emerge.

2. Bring joy to others. Even if you aren’t feeling the joy in you. Simply taking time to bring joy to others is a big key in bringing joy to yourself. Make someone laugh, or just be totatlly present with someone and appreciate and send them good positive vibes. Compliment and uplift them sicncerley on somethng they are doing well on.

3. Take it easy. For many people that get caught up easily in seeking a momentary ego rush in finding things outside of themselves, I urge you to take things easy. Focus on what is already here in your life and take things one step at a time. Many people spend their entire lives running from one place to another trying to find their joy, when all they really had to do was take it easy on themselves, and acknowledge the joy already inside them.

These 3 steps are only difficult when you realize that your life is operating on ego mode. In other words, for example, the need to prove something to others, will actually make these 3 steps close to impossible to take part in. However, your real wisdom comes from operating from your spirit mode and a sense of who you really are. Thus by operating from this space, you allow the following 3 steps to bring positive results and allow you to simply be the joy within you, versus how you otherwise might have been trying to search outside of you for the joy. Be joy today.

Being Joy,

+Baker

Tony Robbins on Motivation in a Slump

2010-02-08T09:56:00.000-08:00

Being Present

2010-02-04T08:25:00.000-08:00

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
-Buddah

This past week I’ve made an honest effort to stay more in the present moment. What I have found is that the longer I stay out of the present moment awareness, the more challenging it is to get back into it. In other words, the reason I chose to make a real effort to be in the present moment at the start of this week, is because the week prior I’ve been a little scattered and misplacing my energies into too many activities.
So I began this week trying to get into the present moment more. However, the interesting thing about “trying” to get into the present moment simply doesn’t work for me. It’s not something I can’t try to do. It seems the more I try to be present, what I’m seeking moves further away from me.
What I’ve done instead of trying to be more present, was to just accept whatever is in front of me that I must work with at the moment. Its more of being aware of what I’m doing at the exact moment, and accepting whatever comes to me in that exact time. I have found that if I keep my mind in awareness and acceptance of what is, I can go pass this whole idea of “trying to be present.”

Letting It Go

I have found that this week things tend to go so much more smooth and easier when I just let go and detach myself from trying to “get to” a certain outcome. For example, I wanted my Arizona video to be perfect. I wanted it to resemble a sense of inspiration and empowerment to my viewers. However, if I continued to think about perfection the whole way through the process of making the video, the video itself would never be released because I would be always constantly try to make changes on it and never really feel it is getting to where I want it to go. So I actually spent several weeks trying hard to put a video together that resembled the infant stages of my Arizona trip and blend it in nicely with quotes that I’ve used in this blog for optimal effect. I was trying to piece this video together, and just kept running into a wall. It just wasn’t working out trying to do it myself.

The Solution
So, I paid my wonderful, highly organized, and talented sister to do the video for me. Now this type of video creation comes very easy and naturally for her. In fact she loves doing this. So thank you Kimbundance for making this video for me, it came out just the way I wanted it and more so. So I am grateful for the successful collaboration.
The combination of detachment and letting things go, and being aware in the present moment has been a truly amazing experience for me. I hope this real life example has demonstrated for my readers the positive results of being present and detached in what you are aiming to accomplish. If not, that’s fine too I really don’t care either way.

The Process v.s The Outcome: And Why I am Passionate About Blogging

2010-02-03T10:58:00.000-08:00

“Man is truely great when he can act from his passions”
-Benjamin Disraeli

Hello all.
The process of blogging is a great way for me to share what I’ve experienced and learned from personal experience, and experimentation on my own personal development. The intent is to experience life at a high positive vibrational energy, and blog about it to inspire others to manifest their dreams.

I Had a Basketball Jones

When I was younger I was very passionate about the game of basketball. I can remember several moments in my childhood that playing basketball was all I really wanted to do. It was the entire process of just playing the game that made basketball so fun for me. The game of basketball leads to two outcomes, winning and loosing. Both something I learned a lot from about life. You win some and you lose some, but there’s always another day. There was another day to improve and get better. It was the pursuit and process of just playing the game in the moment to improve that made me passionate about the game of basketball.

My Early Writing

I began blogging in late 2007. Although I technically started blogging during this time, I got involved in writing rhymes and poetry at the age of 16. I kept these notebooks filled with tons of writing hidden for a long period of time. I would write whenever I felt the inspiration, and always just felt it was something that was a way to vent, or express my creativity in rhyme.

Looking, back I see that the constant and persistent writing I did 9 years ago, are just barley starting to resurface again for me, this time in the form of blogging. The best part about blogging for me, is that although it doesn’t give me the exact feeling I had experienced when I played basketball when I was younger, it definitely does blend in very closely.

For example, when I played basketball I played for the love of the game. I did it for the enjoyment, otherwise known as the “process.” Even though there were two outcomes that resulted from playing the game with others, (winning or lossing). It was the process of being in the moment of the entire experience of playing the game in the moment that I got my joy from.

Blogging Gives Me That Same Process

Blogging gives me that same process. I have the freedom to play this writing game with no inhibitions, or limits (only the ones I choose to put on myself) and more importantly blogging is a constant ongoing process. I keep coming back to it, because I have this passion of being in the moment, typing exactly what comes to me at the moment, from inspiration. I have room to improve, but isn’t that how life is anyway? Just an ongoing process, learning and improving? So although I’ve received outcomes from this blog in the form of approval from readers that have received value from this blog, once again for me it begins and ends with the enjoyment of the process. This process of blogging has lead me to some outward achievement and may continue to, but that isn’t my primary concern. It’s really about writing my truth and experiences on my own personal development to inspire and empower others on their own journey. The other amazing thing about blogging, is that I can easily just pick up something I’m passionate at the moment, document it on this blog, and it all connects together nicely.

For example, I recently purchased a painting by the numbers receive I’ve recently started painting on. I can take a picture of it when I complete it and post a blog about the benefits of quieting the mind and painting. The creativity that emerges out from this blog, are unlimited.

I am passionate about blogging, because it allows the process to unfold from within me and then outwards as a form of my creative expression. The process comes first, and the outcome is secondary.

Baker’s Advice

I urge you all to find what you are passionate about and enjoy the process. If you haven’t found what you are passionate about, continue to experiment, and heck you can even enjoy the process of that too! The outcome will vary and there are no gaurantees, but enjoying the process is a choice that comes from the passion. When I played the game of basketball, I wasn’t playing to get a gaurantee, sure I wanted to win, but there was no gaurantee in that. The focus was on the moment, it was in the process not the outcome. My concern is that in life many people are living their lives still always looking for gaurantees. This blocks their own opportunity to even get in the game, and start enjoying the process.
In the game of life, you win some and lose some. Your best bet is to enjoy the process along the way. Just as I enjoyed the process of playing the game of basketball, and how I am now doing with this blog in this present moment. Get in the game.

With Unlimted Creativity,

Awesome Living

2010-02-02T08:59:00.000-08:00

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

2010-02-01T15:47:00.000-08:00

Brian Tracy Personal Development and Attracting Success

2010-01-31T21:15:00.000-08:00

DR. WAYNE DYER: EXCUSES BEGONE Preview

2010-01-29T12:18:00.001-08:00

Abraham-Hicks: Glorious Experience of Allowing

2010-01-28T11:44:00.001-08:00

Excellent video on glorious experience of allowing.

Deepak Chopra and the Seven Laws of Spiritual Success in Five Minutes or Less

2010-01-27T12:24:00.000-08:00

Margaret McElroy | Effects Of The Photon Energy

2010-01-26T11:57:00.000-08:00

Interesting video on Photon Energy Today.

Opening Up To Constructive Criticism (Update)

2010-01-25T09:22:00.000-08:00

Hello all.
One of the major reasons I continue to steadily improve on this blog is because I am open to constructive criticism. Along with being open to constructive criticism, I make bold statements that I actually live in real life, and stand by. The beautiful balance of the two, both being open to constructive criticism, and being bold results in steady upwards improvement of my blog. I was having a great conversation with one of my best friends over the weekend, and we got to talking about my blog. We began discussing some of the things that are working and some of the things that need improvement. All I can really say is that I appreciate constructive criticism.

My natural personality initially tends to be very closed off to criticism, but when you know who you are talking to you would be foolish not to implement the minor tweaks that need to be made. One of the tweaks I will attempt to implement on this blog is to share more personal stories, and give you as the reader more of where I come from, who I am, and where I am headed on my own personal development journey.
This will be a gradual process, as my success from this blog comes from my own timing and natural instincts of when and how many times to post and what topics to keep the momentum and energy moving upwards. My creative process with this blog is highly intuitive, which works out well for me.

Putting more of my personal journey won’t be a dramatic change to the blog, as some of my much older posts actually take this more personal approach in to account. However, I’ll make an honest effort of tying in more of my own personal personal development journey into these posts with the intention of connecting more with my readers.

Below I’ve included 3 steps on how to Open up to Constructive Criticism:

1. Humility- Whatever project you are working on, always know that there are always ways to improve your project. Be humble, and know that there are people that can really make a big difference by assisting you, a lot of times it is just minor tweaks that make a big difference. Be humble and learn from people that know what they are talking about. Without humility you may think everything is going well, when in reality you might be missing something. Be a curious student.

2. Experiment- Begin to apply and try out the constructive criticism given to you. Try it and see if it works. If it doesn’t than that fine. Just be willing to make changes if indeed that is what you need work on. It is a learning process that continues, be patient with your self and learn from your mistakes by experimenting.

3. Use Your Intuition- If you are like me, and you are very independent thinker and have had success by doing things your way, I urge you to seek constructive criticism and at the same time use your own intuition. Is this critique being offered to you, something that you feel can work for you? Only you would really know. Your inner voice at the end of the day overrides any critique you receive, so balance out both what is being offered to you with your own intuition and this will result to greater improvements for you in your project. The truth is, learning to trust your intuition develops your self awareness.

Law of Deliberate Creation - Esther Hicks Abraham

2010-01-23T12:39:00.000-08:00

Focus on What You Have: The Art of Gratitude

2010-01-22T12:23:00.000-08:00

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.” -Denis Waitley

Hello all.
Lately I’ve been on a reflective state. I’ve thinking to myself why do good things continue to happen to me at a nice pace? The answer was found in my ability to express gratitude in the small things daily. Many things are working well. For instance, I also write articles for a website called Ehow.com, One of my Ehow aricles entitled: How to be automatically rich is getting rave reviews, a few people actually have stated that they printed out my article and are hanging it on their walls, as a reminder or affirmation to practice this daily habit of being automatically rich. I am grateful that my articles continue to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Mastering the art of gratitude.

When we choose to focus on the things going right in our life, we raise our energy to a new level. This new level allows more of the good to flow in to our lives. When we aren’t grateful with what we already have we block out more good to flow in. This comes in terms of money, relationships, and creative insight. The truth is that there is a real danger of continual focusing on what is going wrong allows you to be reactive, v.s being proactive.

Reactive v.s Proactive
With a reactive focus you are stuck in a state of victimization. You begin to look at your circumstances and notice all the problems. With a proactive focus, you start from an empowered place. You begin to see what is going right and flow and notice the solutions. I believe that with the proactive focus, you are more in alignment with your true self.

Your True Self
Your true self is powerful, confident, and aligned with the universe. It knows when to take action, and when to detach and let things go. Your true self is more trusting and easy. It doesn’t require much physical effort, because it knows and trusts in the flow of the universe. This wisdom of understanding your true self will bring more awareness in your life.

When things don’t seem to be going as planned, focus on the good that is already there. As you begin to focus on the good, you will attract more good into your life because the simple small shift in focus changes your vibrational energy. This world is all comprised of energy. As we start to understand this, we will be more conscious of what we choose to place our attention to on a regular basis.

Practice Gratitude Daily

When I personally make an effort to practice gratitude daily, more good things begin to manifest in my life. Even if it feels hard to focus on what you already have, continue to do it. Make it a daily discipline to start to witness the good that is already in your life. From the small things in your life, and gradually to bigger things. No matter who you are, or what situation you think you are in, there is always something in your life to be grateful for. If there is nothing you can see, just simply be grateful for being alive. Express gratitude for simply being healthy and the ability to breathe air. Start small, and you will quickly begin to see all the wonderful things and experiences that are worthy of your gratitude. From this place of gratitude, you are empowered, you are coming from a place of abundance instead of lack.
You are tuning into your true empowered self. The art of gratitude seems very simple, and it is. Many people try to over complicate this idea, but it’s a simple tool that continues to work in my life, and will work in yours as well.

With Gratitude,

Why Security is an Illusion and Freedom is Real!!!

2010-01-21T18:04:00.000-08:00

“Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.”
-Voltaire

In my personal experience, I’ve found that chasing things that seem very secure and safe aren’t always the best choice for my own personal development and growth. When things seemed to be a sure bet or the safest route, deep down I felt like, “What if I miss a major life lesson, by making a mistake myself and learning and growing from this mistake? What if the less secure route, actually gave me opportunities to grow and expand in ways that I never thought possible?”

I’ve been in situations where I have chosen more safe choices that lead to security, but sooner or later, I always felt boxed in or bored as time went on. The idea of chasing security and chasing freedom is an idea I’ve had for quite some time now. I always wondered if I personally continued to chase after things that seemed safer and more secure, would I in the process lose my sense of freedom? I have come to the conclusion that in many respects yes, chasing after security will lead to a loss of freedom. Security and freedom are polar opposites.

Chasing Security=Very Little Freedom
When Chasing security, you get very little freedom. Security is limited. It works for a majority of people, only because a majority of people all agreed together what security meant. Thus what many believe to be security is an illusion. Anything that a majority of people believe based on limitation or lack, is an illusion. The spirit does not understand limitation, for the spirit is limitless.

The way this society has set things up is to make the masses think in terms of having security. They tell you to do certain things that have been done and tried before and these certain actions leads to something called security.

Security Is An Illusion
The idea of security is an illusion because it’s something your mind makes up. Your mind decides for you what security means. Does it mean having a wife or husband, a steady stable job with a secure paycheck? People spend their whole lives chasing after security, and in the process lose their freedom.

Security is ego based. Freedom is spirit based.

Your spirit yearns to be free. Your spirit doesn’t understand what security it is, because your soul is eternal and without limits. Your mind is limited therefore it gravitates towards the idea of limitation in the form of security. Security is an illusion, freedom is real.

People chasing security are having a hard time Today

This hard time they are having is coming from their spirit. Their spirit yearns to be free, yet they hold on to ideas of the old that keep them trapped. They are trapped in jobs they hate because they need “security” of a steady paycheck. They are stuck in relationships that are no longer good for them, because they need the “security” of someone just being there for them to hopefully fill an empty void, that they need to work out within themselves first.
This causes them to feel bad about life because they are stuck in chasing after a security that is really an illusion. Instead of seeking ways to free themselves, they remain in the same place.

The Irony
The irony is that the more you seek freedom, the more security you will feel deep within you. The reason is because the more in touch you are with the flow of freedom, the more your experience feels authentic for you. This authentic living is living outside the box, it is who you really are. The joy alone of trusting your own flow is what actually brings you an inner sense of fulfillment, thus leading to a feeling of security within you.

The Interesting Part About Choosing Freedom

The interesting part is that even if you choose a less secure route, and you fail, you are still learning. You gain a better understanding or your true self in the process. So in reality, the choice of choosing freedom regardless of the perceived negative (otherwise known as learning) effects, are teaching you major life lessons, maybe the life lesson is to choose more security. Who knows? But regardless if you choose the more secure path or the more free path, you will learn life lessons that help you grow either way. I choose freedom.

Abundance to you,
+Baker

Baker’s Recipe Special: 3 Easy Steps on How To Be Amazing!!!

2010-01-20T12:16:00.000-08:00

When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can be amazing!!!” +Baker

Step 1

First, You need to find a way to be yourself, and be fine with your strengths. Write a list of all the good qualities about yourself. List them and say them out loud with feeling and emotion. Read them over and over until you feel as though this is you. When you are fine with being you and accepting the present moment you are one step closer to being amazing.

Step 2

Secondly, start acting as if you are what you have just said. Act in a manner that exudes your true self. When you are yourself and you are feeling good about this, move forward in a positive manner. The inner self will shine. Be the great person that you are, walk, talk, and think like this person. Be comfortable in your talents and strengths. Give yourself permission to be amazing by being you.

Step 3

Thirdly, when you meet and greet people, treat them like they are as amazing as you are. When you treat people the way you want to be treated, you become amazing. Being amazing will put people in awe of how great you feel about yourself, and it will show. Be amazing, by constantly working on your inner self and just having fun with the entire process of self discovery and being you! “When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing!!!” The truth is when you be more of yourself, you will seem very amazing to others. Express your new found wisdom today.

With Gratitude,

7 Habits To Keep Your High Positive Frequency Up

2010-01-19T10:41:00.000-08:00

Hello all.
We live in an energy based world. Everything in this world carries an energy. This means that I am energy, and you are energy. Even objects carry a certain energy. For us, our energy begins with our daily thoughts. Every thought we think carries an energy. This energy transmutes into your physical world. I understand most people have a hard time accepting these ideas at first, but with practice you will see the positive results if you so choose this path. As you begin to understand this you will be more aware and want to know how to keep your high positive frequency up.
Below are the 7 steps that you can use to keep your higher positive Frequency Up.

1. Meditation
Begin now to practice daily mediation. When you take time for yourself every morning and mediate, you start your day from a calm and relaxed place. Don’t worry about what needs to get done that day, or begin stressing over small things at the start of your day. Start your day with relaxed clarity, and a clear mind. Sit in silence a few minutes each day without thinking a thought. There are several sites online that are really good at describing to you step by step on how to meditate, so I won’t go into it here. Daily practice of meditation brings the day ahead of you with more clarity and purpose.

2. Use Creative Visualization
Begin now to make it a daily habit to spend at least 10 minutes a day, envisioning in your minds eye things, people, and experiences you choose to manifest. Make sure that you visualize this as though it were happening in real time, and use all your senses and put your joyful, positive, loving, peaceful emotions into seeing your manifestation in your minds eye clearly. Really get into the emotion of feeling as though it is real to you at the moment you are visualizing. This gets you in the frequency to manifest. You will see doors of opportunity begin to open up for you as you practice creative visualization on a regular basis.

3. Keep Your Distance from Negative People
One of the things you need to be aware of in keeping your higher positive frequency up is knowing other people’s frequency. It is easy to have your higher energy zapped out when hanging around lower negative vibrational beings. Notice how people react to their circumstances in life, and keep clear of people that complain a lot and are hanging onto negative self defeating thoughts and actions.

4. Collaborate With Like Minds
I always make an effort to surround myself with people who have similar intentions as I do. This makes it a lot easier to be in a frequency of higher vibration. Surround yourself with people that are supportive and are going in a similar direction as you are. Share your intentions with your mastermind group, and you will build confidence and momentum together in a positive way that brings about really amazing results.

5. Develop Gratitude
Developing an attitude of gratitude, really does bring up your positive frequency. Start to look at things in your world as being thankful for. The more you are in a state of gratitude for the little things in life, you will see that your energy goes up. Take time out of your day to express gratitude for what you have in your life. Focus on what you have, and appreciate this. The more you are grateful for the good that is in your life. the more you will be grateful for. The universe loves gratitude.

6. Play More!
One of my favorites. Play with other people, have fun watch something funny. Do something funny, get creative and kick your inner child into motion! Make your projects playful and fun. (This is easy when you love what you do). Also Play more in nature. Nature is a very high frequency. When you are having fun and joyful in nature, your frequency will stay at a high level. Take things a little more easily, and play more!

7. Share With Others
As you raise your vibrations, you will feel the need to share this wisdom with others. Pass it along to people and lead by example. Share with them these new insights and you will feel wonderful for giving back to people the good vibes you feel within you. This is the process that keeps your high frequency up.

I hope these 7 habits are of positive value to your life. The truth is, that it takes a lot of self awareness to continually practice these steps daily. But it can be done!

With Gratitude,

2010 The Year To Transcend

2010-01-18T07:45:00.000-08:00

Transcend: to rise above or go beyond the limits of : to triumph over the negative or restrictive aspects of : overcome : to be prior to, beyond, and above (the universe or material existence)

My 2009 Christmas Experience
Hello all. I just arrived back to Arizona from an eventful Christmas Holiday weekend in Southern California.
I had a nice Christmas holiday Season. My weekend consisted of meeting up with many old friends from the past and family. I wasn’t expecting see so many old friends and family this Christmas season, However it was a good time. I feel very blessed and amazed to see the growth and light in these people. Now it’s almost time for a brand new year. I am excited for what is to come.

2010 The Year to Transcend!

I have been writing about in my blogs, spoke about it in a radio show, and spoke about it briefly on a video, about this new shift in energy that is coming onto this planet. Although the date is not for certain of when the energy will come, I already feel that for me, the new energy is already here. I am seeing more people collaborate together and trusting their talents and providing positive value to others more so now, more than anytime in internet history. I am aware that I am one of a few other pioneers in this new Spiritual Revolution taking place. (At Least on written word) So the motto for me and all my readers will be “2010 The Year to Transcend.” This is the year that we all can move in upwards positive progression towards our wildest dreams! This is because the shift in conscious awareness and energy is here, and will gradually reach the hearts of countless individuals across the world. The intuitive ones feel it, the psychic/channelers know it, and I’m here to write about it, and document this new higher positive energy that is now on this planet for your benefit.

This is the year that the self aware individual won’t get caught up in setting traditional “goals” yet we set proper “intentions.” I understand that this concept of setting goals v.s intentions, may still be foreign to many people stuck in the old structure of setting goals, but my intention in 2010 is to show you via inspiring and empowering video and blogging that what I talk about is real in my personal life, and I’m living this in real time. I intend to go through 2010 manifesting with pure intention, versus trying to set “traditional goals.”

2010 is the year to transcend in all areas of your life. The new energy on the planet will help you out tremendously if you stay in alignment with this knowing and flow. Be in alignment with what brings you joy and excitement. This new energy will support those that understand the natural laws of the universe. Therefore, the law of karma and the law of attraction will continue to be in full effect during this new year.

2010 is the year to transcend into new higher levels of thought and a beyond successful way of living. This is the year to boldly let go of all the self limiting doubts, fears, and excuses you have held onto in the year 2009. This is the year to take that leap into higher levels of vibrational energy with confidence, joy, and trust. Whatever you feel is holding you back from your own personal development I suggest to completely let it all go, before entering this new year. Drop it off and trust that the new energy you are coming into will be a guided one. Believe in the unseen. 2010 is a time to accept the good, joy, positive relationships, prosperity, and beyond success that awaits you. Don’t focus to much time beating yourself up for all the mistakes and perceived failures of the past year, and look into this new year with positive energy and joy in manifesting your true desires with the new energy on this planet that is available for you. Leap into this new energy with faith and belief that this is your time! 2010 is the year to transcend!!!

With Loads of Positive Energy,

Life is One Big Classroom

2010-01-15T12:22:00.000-08:00

Hello all.
Life is one big classroom, filled with many lessons. When you look at life like a classroom, events and things that come along will make more sense to you. For example when something upsets you during the day, you can take it as a learning lesson. When you start looking at life like you are supposed to learn lessons, life actually becomes more exciting. The reason it becomes more exciting, is because you look at things with a healthy curiosity. Those that are curious, usually seek answers to questions they were never aware of. Those that are rigid with one way of doing things, never allow the curiosity to come out of them and don’t learn much.

“Live as if your were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
-Ghandi

The great thing that I’ve personally taken on was to be enthusiastic about learning new things. The more enthusiastic I got by wanting to learn, the more exciting life became. The world is changing fast, the more enthusiastic you and I get about learning new things, allows us to experience life like it was one big classroom, filled with exciting lessons. Some lessons are harder to learn than others, but just the fact that you acknowledge the fact that you are learning, gives you the opportunity to live a more beyond successful life.

Many people that are stuck and confused in life, are generally people that say they know it all. There is no way to know it all, if we knew it all we wouldn’t be here (earth). If life is one big classroom, it would be a good idea to be enthusiastic about each new learning experience.
Everyday presents new lessons, just the idea of that excites me.

+Baker

Turning “Shoulds” Into “Musts”

2010-01-14T11:29:00.000-08:00

“Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.”
-Buddah

Hello all.
When something becomes a “must” on your do to list, you will find a way to get what needs to be done completed. When a goal becomes a “should” you still invite the idea of maybe not getting something done and completed.

Not a clever play on words.
As I’ve written in my previous blog posts. I believe in the power of our words. Our words that we use on daily basis form our regular habits. So using the word “should” constantly for me is not really empowering and doesn’t get things completed thoroughly. When I use the phrase to myself, “I must get this done.” It sets a more stronger tone, and gets what needs to be done completed in time.

Are there any “shoulds” in your life at the moment that would be more helpful for you if they became “musts”? Take a look at the things in your list of goals and see what needs the top priority and take care of those first at the start of each day. I have previously written about my personal time management technique found HERE.

If it Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It

From when I last posted the above entry, my time management technique is still the same. This time management continues to successfully work for me, so I continue to use it. I have found that getting my most important tasks (MIT) to start off each day is essential to the success and flow of my overall day. So the time management technique is still something I practice on a daily basis. It keeps me focused and allows me time to get the most important things I need to get completed at the start of each day. This schedule also allows me time for learning new information and play time later in the day. Don’t underestimate study, and learning new ideas. This is a daily privilege that must be honored, as the world is changing in rapid speeds. Also don’t underestimate scheduled play time during the day. Scheduled play time is essential for creative individuals to flourish on their chosen projects.

Do you still have “Shoulds” that would be more helpful for you if they become “Musts”?
If you can take those “shoulds” and turn those into “musts” would you have a more productive way of life? Would you get more accomplished?

The Term Accomplishment

One thing about the term “accomplishment.” Remember you are reading Beyond Success blog, not How to Be Mediocre Blog. Which means accomplishment for a beyond successful individual may not necessarily mean accomplishing goals that other people such as your “boss” tells you, or what your parents may label as “accomplishment.” Accomplishment in beyond successful terms means accomplishment on your own terms. It is believing in something in your heart, and getting that thing completed. It means internally you feel satisfied with your efforts. Basically, accomplishment simply means on these blogs, something YOU wanted and YOU got.

Turn your shoulds into musts, and you will see your productivity soar.

How To Win In Life: 3 Steps

2010-01-13T13:05:00.000-08:00

Hello all.
This is post is about How to win at life-Baker Style.

Step 1
First, you need to decide on what you want to be in life. Many people focus on what they want to have and what they want to do. But this is not how you win in life. You need to focus on your inner self. You would first need to know what you would like to be. What kind of story do you want to leave behind? What kind of value, or service did you want to offer? Being has everything to do with what you offer to others, because in essence we are all connected. Thus, what I give to another I am really giving to myself. What we send out we get back.

Step2
When you know what you want to be. Then you have to take the small action steps in the present moment to be the person you want. This does not mean changing drastically overnight. This is a process, a step by step day to day internal searching for yourself. Spend time alone and listen to the silence, it will speak to you. You will feel it is right, instead of thinking it is right. Continue on your path of least resistance, and take on action steps that bring you the most joy in life.

Step3
When you take small action steps that you really enjoy, you will begin to see enthusiasm around you. Remember that the enthusiasm around you is what you created. You create the life you desire, with every thought in action. When you are immersed in your being the doing will take care of the rest. Trust that the joy alone in being you is the act in of itself, to lead you to be a winner in life. Whatever brings you joy, you will find that your true self becomes evident, and when you operate from this level, you are winning in life.

“Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ask Yourself Empowering Questions

2010-01-12T10:49:00.000-08:00

“Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.”
-Tony Robbins

Questions You Ask Naturally

There are several questions you ask yourself during the day. You may want to take a few moments to consider what questions lead you through a day. What do you ask when you awaken in the morning? ……when you see a friend? …….when you get into your car? …….when you hear the door bell? …..when you fall asleep at night?

The truth is, if we change the questions we ask ourselves, we can change our experience. Whatever you ask for, you will get an answer. People who achieve beyond success are really great at asking important questions to themselves. These important questions empower the individual.
I’ve included 5 sample questions that a beyond successful individual asks themselves. There are plenty more than just these 5 questions, but these are the ones that have been helpful for me recently.

5 Sample Empowering Questions To ask Yourself

1. How can I be of more service and provide more value to people?
2. Why do good things continue to come my way?
3. What Can I express gratitude for today?
4. How can I improve my current situation?
5. What lesson can I learn from this current situation?

Asking yourself important questions empower you. The opposite is also true, asking yourself unimportant questions dis empower you.

I have found that a good measure for my own level of clarity and focus, stems from the questions I ask myself. When I am clear and in a focused state, I generally ask myself empowering questions. When I’m in a less focused state, and unclear of what I want, I find myself asking questions that are disempowering. So in my personal experience, things get done faster, more efficiently, and have positive results as a result to the empowering questions I choose to ask myself. The real reason is mainly because, empowering questions lead to empowering answers.

Ask yourself empowering questions, and expect empowering answers.

Peace,

Les Brown On Positive Thoughts and Persistence

2010-01-11T16:04:00.001-08:00

Focus on What You Have: The Art of Gratitude

2010-01-11T12:55:00.000-08:00

Dr. Wayne Dyer - Your Divine Purpose 1 of 3

2010-01-10T13:00:00.001-08:00

Dr Wayne Dyer On Your Diving Purpose

The Most Important Thing To Consider In Your Personal Development

2010-01-09T16:58:00.000-08:00

The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.
-Lao Tzu

Hello all.

The most important thing to consider in your personal development is that it is YOUR personal development. It doesn’t belong to anyone else, so that’s why I believe that the more you understand your timing and the way you get in your flow, the more you can appreciate your own personal development. So regardless of where you think you are in your own personal development, know that it’s okay to be there as long as you know you are growing at your pace. Keep in mind what others think about where you are in your personal development does not matter in this example. Only you would really know where you are in your personal development. If you get stuck with the feeling of not growing, that’s what leads to a lot of confusion about life.

We Are All In different stages in life.

We are all in different stages, I won’t even begin to assume to guess where you are on your particular path. But I know that personal develoment takes time. Some people are developing at this very moment and may not even know it. That’s why I urge people to keep record of all the growing up they did, so you can be grateful for the joy of learning new things for the future. I will post a video soon about the joy of learning on Youtube.

Don’t Compare

Comparing your personal growth with others is a total waste of time. Where you are today is a result of all the choices you made to lead you up to this point in life. It can be daunting or exciting depending on the consious or unconscious choices you have made in the past. But remember regardless if you are doing really well, or things are a bit of a challenge for you at the moment, don’t compare yourself to others. The ego loves to compare and do all these mind tricks, and ends up loosing in the end, because we are all one unified consiousness. Yes we all have different life experiences, but we are all connected at a deeper level in humanity. Accept where you are in your personal development, and use your knowledge to grow and expand into realities you intend to experience for yourself.

YOUR Personal Development

So remember it is your Personal development which means it doesn’t matter where you think you are along the path, or what others think, as long as you recognize life lessons when they appear, and grow from each one in a manner that is right for you. Being Patient and honoring your own personal development growth is essential to a worthwhile life.

+Baker

Ask Yourself Empowering Questions

2010-01-08T11:03:00.000-08:00

What Would Happen if the Majority of the People in the World Didn't Do What They Loved?

2010-01-07T20:32:00.000-08:00

Hello all.
Imagine a world where the majority of people didn’t do what they loved. What a minute, that is real in some parts of the U.S. Hmm. Okay, you don’t have to imagine it, it is already happening. Why are people worried about things that they can’t control anyway? Why is there still hate and bickering among people? Why is it when I speak of positive thinking, people still are skeptical about it, and allow their negative thoughts to talk them out of the good positive things in life? The reasons for these circumstances occurring is many fold. But the one reason that I want to point out is that, many people fall victim to these negative behaviors because they aren’t in alignment with who they really are. They slipped and allowed media and or government to control their way of life, and way of being. We live in a free society, but I wonder if the rules of this society cater to someone at the top to make all the money? When people wake up to the idea that they treat one another harshly because they are conditioned to do so, then we begin to wake up to the reality that we create our own future with our thoughts and actions. When you do what you don’t like repeatedly, you will live in a world that bounces back that same dissatisfaction into your life. What will happen is that you create more suffering for yourself and the other people around you. If enough people do this, you will begin to see a very twisted and hateful world.

When you do the opposite and do what you love, a world opens up to you that is more clearer, fulfilling, welcoming, and loving. So look around you, are a majority of people doing what they really are supposed to in this life? If they aren’t doing so, then do you think that has an effect on the people closest to them ?

What if the opposite happened? Would that just be too idealistic? Or is this something we can actually be hopeful for and make strides to becoming?
What would happen if the majority of the people in the world did what they loved?
I feel we are coming into awareness of a collective consiousness awakening to ideas that were once rejected and feared. The idea of positive energy and consious living will begin to be mainstream and widely accepted in the near future. These ideas are not idealistic, this is the reality that I live in. These ideas for a better society begins with you. Don’t just do what you love, but “BE” what you love.

+Baker

Baker's Simple Recipe for Making an Awesome Project

2010-01-06T11:38:00.000-08:00

“Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.”
-Michael Jordan

Hello all.

I thought it would be really fun and exciting to share with you my simple recipe for making an Awesome Project. Below is the Baker’s Simple recipe for making an awesome project.

1. One full scoop of excitement mixed into your project.

2. A dash of optimism gradually mixed into the project.

3. 2 full scoops of persistence and commitment

4. Half a scoop of your original creativity

5. Put in oven and enjoy!!!

6. Served best with Gratitude during entire process and Celebration after completion!!!

+Baker

Setting Goals v.s Setting Intentions

2010-01-05T13:47:00.000-08:00

“Don’t Set Goals, Set Intentions.”

-Janice Plado Dalager

Life Coach and Owner of Soulmate from Within

http://SoulmateFromWithin.com

I’m not going to wait for the New Year to start setting “goals.” Setting goals in the traditional sense for me is very limited. Instead I set daily intentions. What this means is that I’m not actively trying to pursue something that is outside of me. What I want is already inside of me. It comes from a place of awareness and fullness, rather than from a place of needing to get something that I don’t feel I have yet. I am attracting things to me naturally through intention. Setting intentions can be used as an alternative to traditional goal setting. Many people have a hard time grasping this concept. It took a lot of practice for me to step into this new paradigm, but I’m gradually getting better at this.

Goal Setting (Old Model)

The traditional model worked this way.

1. Know exactly what you want.

2. Take practical action steps to get what you want.

3. Don’t give up until goal is completed.

4. Achieve goal.

Intention Setting (New Model)

1. Set an intention from your heart.

2. Go about your daily life, trust it will come the way it wants.

3. Receive the intention the way it must come.

4. Be aware and grateful of its arrival.

The new model, takes a lot more trust and what some will even call blind faith. But from my experience it’s a reality I choose to see exist; therefore it becomes a reality for me. So from my perspective, it isn’t “blind faith.” It is what I choose to experience, and thus this authentic intending brings it towards me. I say authentic intending, because it has to be an intention that feels right in my heart. It has to come from a place of good.

If I intend for 1 billion dollars to arrive at my doorstep today, somewhere inside of me, I know that can’t be a reality (at least at this point). Therefore what I intend for are things and experiences that I first believe is possible within my mind to grasp. The more real it feels for me, the more I know I’m in alignment with it and the greater the chances of its arrival.

Lately, I have been attracting things to me vs. trying so hard to reach a certain goal. We live in an energy based reality, wherein it is our energy that draws us towards certain people, events, opportunities, and circumstances. When we operate at the higher levels of vibration we attract experiences that are at a higher level. When we operate at lower levels of vibration we attract experiences that tend to be at a lower level.

It begins with thought and your belief system. Traditional goal setting is limited. However, setting intention is unlimited. Setting a goal the traditional way, requires that thing to come to you in a certain way, because of the set and traditional steps you choose to take to get there. There is nothing wrong with this model, because you can achieve what you want through this model.

But the reality I see now is that we manifest things towards us the way it wants to come, and being easy and relaxed about its arrival is for some people a more natural and easy way to get what they want.

I am not saying not to take action. Action is the delicious part of the process. Action gets things in motion, and is vital for the process. However, understand that the intention behind the action. Are you taking action in joy, or is what you are doing just means to an end?

When you align with your true self, and take actions based on clear intentions you have set for yourself, you are taking action in joy. When you take action on things that are not aligned with who you really are, and doing something without a clear intention prior, you are take action simply as a means to an end.

That is the reason why I’m very excited about the ideas and topics I write about on this blog, because I know it’s in alignment with who I really am at the moment. I take joy in providing positive value to others. Also the ability to creatively express myself brings me joy. Therefore that joy comes from my heart. It comes from a place of intention. I take action (writing this down for my blog) but not simply as a means to get something. This writing comes from a real authentic place. Therefore my intention that comes prior to this action is actually a lot bigger than any specific goal that I’m trying to “achieve.” My intention is bigger than any goal I set for myself. That is the reality I choose to exist at this time in my life. Therefore this reality becomes clearer to me the more I practice it. I urge you to begin to practice setting intentions and you will be amazed and even surprised at the results in your life.

Peace,

BAKER SIGNITURE

Being In Alignment With Who You Really Are

2010-01-04T11:59:00.000-08:00

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” ~Confucius

Hello all.
It is easy in today’s world to get caught up in the ideas of what society demands from you. However my question is, in the process of trying to fit this mold that society wants from you, do you lose alignment with who you really are?
In other words is what society is trying to make you, who you really believe you are? Or are the demands of the outside world actually the exact opposite of what you feel yourself to truly be?

Conforming to Society May Conflict With Who You Are
From my experience, I would say yes. Yes, trying to hard to conform to certain demands and wants of the outside world does get you out of alignment with who you really are. The truth is that this misalignment can come from several people and places. It can come from your workplace, well meaning parents, authority, acquaintances, television programs etc.
Only you can choose to know what energies are pulling you towards your true self, or further away from you true self.

3 Easy Steps to Get More In Alignment With Who You Really Are

1. Spend time alone. This is hard for most people. But time alone and in meditation, is probably the best advice I would give to anyone searching for their true self. This true self comes from listening to the silence that is truly you. This is not the you the outside world say you are, but the you that YOU know you are. Take your time, and really listen to your inner guidance.

2. Write it out. Write out characteristics that you find in yourself that you are happy about. What are some things that you do very well and effortlessly? Begin writing this out as a form of gratitude. As you write out these good qualities within yourself, begin to feel gratitude and good about these qualities. Keep this written material somewhere sacred, and refer back to this on a monthly basis. As you Reaffirm to yourself, the good qualities that you possess regularly, you will gradually see you getting in touch and alignment with your true self.

3. Help others become more in alignment with themselves. As you become more clear on your true alignment, you will feel the need to help others. Remember you can only really help people who are ready for your new found wisdom. This was an important lesson for me personally. I had to learn that the more I tried helping people who weren’t ready for it, the more difficult it was for me and them. When the student is ready the master will appear. Point out with sincerity the good qualities and talents that you see in others. Teach them what has worked for you, and guide them with love. By helping those who are ready for your guidance, you actually tune into even more of who you really are, because a fulfilled life really does begin and end with the service and value you provide to others. You will come full circle.

With Gratitude,
BAKER SIGNITURE

2010 The Year To Transcend

2010-01-02T11:03:00.000-08:00

Baker’s Recipe Special: 3 Easy Steps on How To Be Amazing!!!

2010-01-01T11:51:00.000-08:00

“When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can be amazing!!!” +Baker

Step 1

First, You need to find a way to be yourself, and be fine with your strengths. Write a list of all the good qualities about yourself. List them and say them out loud with feeling and emotion. Read them over and over until you feel as though this is you. When you are fine with being you and accepting the present moment you are one step closer to being amazing.

Step 2

Secondly, start acting as if you are what you have just said. Act in a manner that exudes your true self. When you are yourself and you are feeling good about this, move forward in a positive manner. The inner self will shine. Be the great person that you are, walk, talk, and think like this person. Be comfortable in your talents and strengths. Give yourself permission to be amazing by being you.

Step 3

Thirdly, when you meet and greet people, treat them like they are as amazing as you are. When you treat people the way you want to be treated, you become amazing. Being amazing will put people in awe of how great you feel about yourself, and it will show. Be amazing, by constantly working on your inner self and just having fun with the entire process of self discovery and being you! “When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing!!!” The truth is when you be more of yourself, you will seem very amazing to others. Express your new found wisdom today.

With Gratitude,

Excuses Don’t Work Here! The Top 3 Excuses I’ve Personally Given Up, To Realize My Full Potential.

2009-12-31T11:46:00.000-08:00

“We are what we repeatably do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit.
-Aristotle

Hello all.
There are major changes happening in my world, and in the world of many other people. Seems like keeping up to speed with these new changes can be a struggle for people. These changes often come in the form of inner struggles we must face head on. I remember when I used to have struggles living back home in Cali, with my family and things of that nature. Struggling really with the pressure that I put on myself, to make everyone “happy.” But at the end of the day, just feeling drained from trying to be everything for everyone. I can remember thinking to myself, “Damn, there is a lot of people around me, is it my job to lift everyone up?” This was such an overwhelming process for me. I put a lot of pressure to make people see the good in life, because I felt I was so blessed to have naturally seen the world through my positive lenses. It started to take its toll when I realized I couldn’t take this on all myself.

But was it really a valid excuse to not take action towards living up to my true potential? Was I using other people as my reason to not excel at the speed I truly knew I was capable of? At the time yes, it felt like a valid excuse. Looking back, with a clear mind, today I don’t feel those were valid excuses. I was mistakenly making the excuse that other people were the cause of the problem, instead of me taking action on what I really need to do to get my own personal growth to where I knew it could be.

When I moved out here to Arizona on my own, the theme for me was responsibility. However, it was not responsibility in the sense of drudgery or hard work per se. It was responsibility for my thoughts and me being in alignment with my true self.

What this means, was to begin to say no to things that didn’t resonate with me, and say yes to things I resonated with. One example is working on my own personal development. A lot of times the courage to say “No” to things that no longer serve you, may take a lot of time and energy on your part. But people living in higher levels of positive vibration and live a beyond successful life are willing to make this life changing leap.

The truth is that as human beings, it is very natural to find a wide range of excuses that prevent us from growing in the direction we feel we really are destined to grow. This may come in the form of hanging on to the negative habit of procrastination, staying stuck in a physical location that hinders our growth, or maybe trying to ignore the need to personally grow all together. These can manifest by spending too much time watching television, or gradually developing other unproductive habits.

Furthermore, it is very easy to get in the habit of blaming other people, (consciously or unconsciously) for the reasons we are not living up to our true potential. However, by placing our energy towards things outside of our own control (in this case other people) we slowly begin to dis-empower ourselves. We start to react to situations instead being proactive. We become more of a victim to circumstances instead of the victor.

To get a better understanding of my own personal struggle and challenges, I have included the top 3 things that I’ve courageously given up. By me clearly defining what I’ve given up, you can see that the way I live my life today, can no longer be filled with excuses that prevent me from living up to my true potential. It is safe to say that giving up these 3 things in particular for me, has empowered me to continue to lead a beyond successful life.

The top 3 excuses I personally have let go of recently, that have made a positive impact on my own personal development

I. The “Watching Too Much Television Excuse”
( NO! Let’s not see what’s on tonight.)

I also made the conscious choice to not watch television anymore. Back home in Cali, I used to watch television from time to time, it wasn’t like heavy duty television watching, but it was enough to get me hooked. I wasn’t told that the real reason why it’s called a television “program,” is because it is a meant to program you in the way it wants to. Do you really want to leave your life up at the chance of what mainstream television is trying to program you towards? This scares so many people the idea that I don’t watch television, but I’ve had some really positive benefits result from this. I eliminated watching television, so that can no longer be an excuse for me.

Top 3 Benefits of NOT Watching Television

1. Think for yourself. If you are an independent thinker like me, you have a difficult time allowing other people to control your beliefs. SO why would you spend more than 1 hr watching a television program? The ideas being presented on a television set are not your own, they are thoughts of someone else that really just wants to control your way of life. You may not see it directly, but indirectly the truth is evident in how you live your life.

2. Keeps you disciplined. If you are like most people and sit in your very comfortable couch and just let the television unconsciously effect you, than practice not having the television on for 7 days. Instead use that time you would have normally used watching television, into something that can make a difference in your personal development, read my book, or write out your feelings in the form of journaling. The discipline of having the television turned off for 7 days will allow you to focus your attention on more important things for your own personal development.

3. Enhances Positive Thinking. Not watching television allows you to start thinking positive. A majority of the ideas and beliefs express in most television programs are negative. These negative images can become your reality if you watch too much television, because these ideas enter into your unconscious mind. When you stop watching television you get to choose your thoughts and you have the choice to think more positive, and create your reality with what you intend to see, and not be at the mercy of a television program to design your life for you.

II. The “I don’t have enough Money Excuse”
(No! Let’s not glorify being broke.)

I’m not going to act like I’m struggling financially when that’s not really the case. I come from a well to do family, and I worked a Real Estate deal awhile back that covers me for a few months, and I just always have more than enough money. I have books for sale that are going to continue to sell well, and I make money off of royalties. This is not something I say to brag, it’s just my thoughts about abundance and money are so in alignment with who I really am that money is not an issue for me. So I would be straight lying to my readers if I came across as a broke “hustler” trying so hard to make a dollar by doing what I love. There’s nothing cute or clever, about glorifying being broke.
Look, I do what I love, I have more than enough money, I’m working towards passive income streams that pay me whether I work or not, and that’s the end of that story.
So on the money tip, not having money is not an excuse. I continue to live my best life and do what I love, and fully enjoy this process because of my mindset and my business skills I’ve developed over time. I’m the Baker I gets my dough.
This more than anything is an abundance mindset. I eliminated glorifying scarcity and lack, so this is no longer an excuse for me.

The Benefits of the Abundance Mindset

1. Allows you to focus more on your passion. You get to focus on more of what you love versus what you hate doing. Your abundance mindset allows the resources to flow to you, money and otherwise. This mindset allows you to spend more time doing things that makes a bigger positive impact on society at a larger scale, without the fear of lack.

2. More play time. The beauty of having an abundance mindset is that you have a lot more play time and less work time. As a matter of fact, there becomes this very thin line between work and play. Confucius once wrote, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

3. Respect. With money comes respect. People really do still look up to the person with the money. People with this respect from others, consequently have way more responsibilities placed on them, but on the flip side they can also pay other people to handle the technical stuff that they have a hard time doing, so at the end of the day it works out fine.

III. The “Drinking and Partying Up Late Excuse”
(NO! Let’s not get “Messed Up!”)

I want to mention that I used to drink alcoholic beverages and have fun on weekends. I gave this up, the same day that I was rushed to the E.R room because of drinking too much alcohol. If you ever had ulcer pains in the stomach, you know what I mean. This pain was probably the worst feeling I’ve ever experienced deep within the pit of my stomach. This was a lesson, I’ve learned the hard way. I guess it really is just something that comes with maturity, and responsibility.
So from that point on I stopped drinking alcohol. I’ve given up the excuse, and find more creative ways to have a fun time. I’ve given up drinking too much alcohol, so this is no longer an excuse for me.

Top 3 Benefits of non-alcohol use

1. Finding More Creative Ways To Have fun. You are forced to find activities that bring about the same enjoyment that alcohol would normally bring out, and you get more creative with how you spend your fun time. Ironically, you will begin to see that you never really needed alcohol in the first place to have fun. There is fun inside you, just be creative about it.

2. You stand out from other people. The people drinking at the party may have a lot of fun, but deep down that inner knowing that you are consious and can have fun without alcohol is pretty empowering feeling. As you develop this inner confidence that your doing the right thing for you, you begin to feel a lot better about yourself.

3. Saving someone’s life. If you are in scene with other drinkers, and you are the only one not drinking alcohol, maybe that can raise some red flags to someone who is using drinking as an escape mechanism, instead of trying to deal with their real life problems head on. So you being the non alcohol drinking example may actually make a real difference in someone’s life.

I hope that by outlining my personal examples of the 3 excuses that I’ve put away with, gradually you can see what areas in your life that you are just making excuses for to cover up what really needs to get done, to live to your true potential. By giving up a negative habit that prevents you from your own personal development, that excuse can no longer stop you from being who you have to be, to get to where you want to go. I hope this post was useful and served value for you. You guys have a wonderful and blessed day.

With Positive Vibes,

Why Attempting to Be “Normal” Limits Your True Self Expression!!!

2009-12-30T11:58:00.000-08:00

“I don’t think the money people in Hollywood have ever thought I was normal, but I am dedicated to my work and that’s what counts.”
-Angelina Jolie

Hello all.

We are all guilty of it at some point in our lives. The idea of attempting to be normal in the eyes of others. What does this really do, when we conform for others? Doesn’t that mean if we conform to seem normal in others people’s eyes we are actually looking at the situation from their perspective, and not our own perspective? Doesn’t this create a loss of power on our part ?

Being “Normal” for others gives them power
When you try your best to always make people happy and approve of you, what this really means is that you want to appear normal in their eyes. From there perspective you try to play a role, that a lot of times feels very uncomfortable. In playing this role, you are not standing up for your true self and just trying to be like everyone else. That is fine, if mediocrity is what you will settle for. But beyond successful people know that in order to take back your power, you must operate from your true self, and a lot of time this means not being “normal” in others eyes.

Limits Your True Self Expression

In your attempt to fit in, you lose your true self expression. This may come in many different forms. It may come from a job you dislike, and are just doing it for the money and to fit in. Or may come from seeking your parents approval of being a good son or daughter. This limits you because you aren’t being yourself, so how do you really expect to actually do stuff you love, and make money from it when you are still trying to make everyone see you as “normal.”

There is nothing “normal” about making money from what you love in this society. Yes people may say that’s great that you are doing what you love and making lots of money, but if they aren’t making a lot of money doing work they love themselves, they really don’t know how that would feel. So to them, that is not a “normal” thing for those people to realize. The “normal” in this society has become to do work you hate, answer to a boss, and make a mediocre income and stay in your place, and complain about it with others. This is what society views as normal. So if you are extraordinary, your intention really should stay free and clear of attempting to be “normal” in other people’s eyes, because that actually the opposite of what you should be focusing on, when finding your true path.

Focusing On Your Uniqueness
The moment you really begin to honor and appreciate your uniqueness, is the same moment you will realize that being “normal” is an ego thing. It means that you have to do a set routine for a certain select group of people that you fear harsh criticism from. The truth is the more you become yourself, the more critics you attract. This is because you are standing out when you are your true self, and people either love or hate that. There is no hide and go seek anymore. If you are extraordinary, you can’t go back to “normal” It’s just who you are. The challenge for you as an extraordinary person is to continue to be you, treat others with respect and love as you continue to shine and achieve greatness, regardless of the negative or positive reactions you receive from others. As you focus on your own uniqueness and operate from your higher self, you will see opportunities and doors open to you that you may have never imagined possible. This is because when you connect to your source, who you really are this allows the good things to manifest for you because you are in alignment with all that is.
From this state of being, you will not concern yourself with what is normal or not normal. You will simply be.

Several great men and women that achieved high achievements in this society were generally not deemed as being “normal” when they were just starting out. Yet they were being true to who they were, regardless of any outside criticisms. There true self expression came from within, and out to the world. Be you, honor and appreciate your uniqueness. Your true self expression is found when you are outside the box. Even if others in the box think it’s not normal.

With Awareness,
+BAKER

Instant Gratification V.S Delayed Gratification.

2009-12-21T14:03:00.001-08:00

Hello all.
We live in a society that constantly needs instant gratification. It seems as though everyone wants what they want “right now.” That’s the reason for people needing to cling desperately for things like a job and or a relationship that does not serve them well. Instant gratification is an emotion that comes from the ego mind. The ego mind is constantly telling you that you want this and that, and for a brief moment you begin to believe it, only to be let down. The ego eventually fails. The things of this world that people perceive as important are only as important as the thought they think, and the amount of people that agree with it.

For instance, many people get a job because that is what a majority of people have. It offers a quick fix to financial problems that they may be suffering from in the present. They realize that a job may or not be indicative of there highest joy. But they do so anyway, because their ego mind needs something, whether it be to identify with others and belong, or the instant gratification of having an income come in consistently.

Too many people get caught up in the ideas that society wants from them, and aren’t courageous and patient enough to do what they really enjoy. Delayed gratification is knowing that what everyone wants is not necessarily what you want, and you are willing to work on your passion regardless how long it takes to get where you want to. But the funny thing is getting to where you want to go is not even the main objective. The journey and lessons learned is where the goodness lies in, and will always be.

Delayed Gratification means keeping those winning thoughts inside of you, even when on the outside it looks like you are “loosing.”
Delayed gratification is not about sacrifice, it’s about being you, and waiting for people to catch up to you and “get it.” Eventually they will.

+Baker

Law of Surrender and Detachment

2009-12-20T12:00:00.000-08:00

The state of detachment and surrender. To be in a state of detachment and surrender …This leads to happiness. This is spiritual surrender. When you are in a state of flowing with what is, you become your true self. You become amazing. This act of not needing or clinging on to something or someone is one of the best feelings ever. It is knowing at this very moment, all is well.

I have come to a state of consciousness that allows me the freedom to be in alignment with my higher self, and I have had amazing results beyond description. This realization of not needing anything to make you happy is the best feeling in the world. The reason it feels so great is because nothing outside of yourself will ever make you happy or sad. There is just the perception of it that make it so. What I write surpass conventional wisdom.

I have a technique that truly will give readers a grasp on what it feels like to completely surrender. I encourage many people to take part in it, with amazing results. This simple affirmation will give you the feeling of surrendering, detachment, and letting go. I urge my readers to try this out. When you've been desiring or wanting something really bad for a long time, there will come a time when you need to let it all go and surrender. This is something people do unconsciously, but you can also consciously surrender.

Simply Affirm quietly or out loud to yourself: “I intend to completely surrender to my highest possible good.”

Say this statement consciously and with emotion and feeling about 3 times…

Saying this very intention sets in motion synchronistic events, and blissful present moments. Being in a detached state without expectation and just accepting what “is” to manifest leads to very happy, dreamlike moments. You will feel a lot more lighter in your energy and manifest quicker if you practice the law of surrender after you have been intending for something you wanted.

To your continued success…

I surrender.

+Baker

The Answers To Your Questions Are Inside You.

2009-12-19T10:31:00.000-08:00

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Hello All.
The answer to any question you have is already inside of you. We may ask people questions about which direction to go in, but ultimately all the answers are already inside you. All it takes is time and silence to really know the answer to your life's burning questions. Talking with people helps and asking questions help guide you in the right direction as well. But this doesn't change the fact that you already had the correct feeling from the start, for what direction to go in.

Baker's Real Life Example
After graduating college there was something inside of my mind that was telling me to get a "real job.' I quickly dismissed that thought because it was not in alignment with my true purpose. I knew that if I got a "real job" it would interfere with my creativity and my words wouldn't be as sincere if I didn't do Baker The Brand and Blogs full time. Due to this decision, I was not an overnight success, it still took a lot of work but work I enjoyed, and I'm gradually seeing success here, that I wouldn't have otherwise found in a "real job."

This is an example of how the answers are already inside you. You'll receive many suggestions about various directions to go but ultimately the voice inside surpasses everything else.

The Main Point of This Post
So the point is that any answer you ever need is already inside you. You just need to sit and listen to your inner voice. Some call this intuition or using your gut, whatever you call it, know that it won't fail you. It loves you and wants only the best for you.

+Baker

2009-12-18T09:50:00.000-08:00

Enthusiasm & Joy!!!

Hello all.
Many people try to overcomplicated things. I believe that at the core of everything you take on, if there isn’t enough enthusiasm or joy, the chances of you going in the wrong direction is very high. Now a lot of people do things because they feel the “have to.” I don’t believe you “have to” do anything. You were put here to express enthusiasm and joy in all that you do, and allowing others to be blessed by this. It always goes back to your personal belief systems. Something is only as important to you because you believe it to be.

“Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy. Human beings have the awesome ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that disempowers them or one that can literally save their lives.”
-Tony Robbins

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR ENTHUSIASM & JOY ON A REGULAR BASIS?

Now a lot of people ask me, but how do you keep your enthusiasm and joy when everything around me isn’t working? I say, your view on life is all based on your own perspective. Yes, maybe things didn’t go your way when you wanted it to, but how you deal with it or how you resolve it is always and will always be your choice. Does it get difficult sometimes? Yes. It does get difficult to realize that you are fully responsible for the way you react towards challenges that come your way. But does this make you a stronger and better person? Yes. I believe it does. When you begin to realize that all the reactions that you have deep within you are just your own feelings towards a certain outcome, than you really get an honest look at who you are. If you are willing to change this, remember that it is just a matter of internally changing the way you look at your situation.

ENTHUSIASM & JOY IS A CONSCIOUS DECISION INDIVIDUALS MAKE FOR THEMSELVES

The people living with a sense of enthusiasm and joy everyday I believe make this consious decision for themselves. It really is a choice of the individual to live in this manner. Just as it is a choice for an individual to live in sorrow, or fear. Is it easier to live in sorrow and fear in this society? Yes. It is easier because it seems like the more comfortable choice. It takes a lot more out of a person to bring enthusiasm and joy to the table, especially in these current times we live in. I believe everyone has this ability to shift their focus on what they truly want to bring about in their lives. So although living a life filled with enthusiasm and joy may sound very appealing to many people, the reality is that if you really wanted to be at this level, you would have to make the conscious choice to do so. It all begins with your choice.

“Joy comes from using your potential.”
-Will Schultz

BEGIN NOW!
If you want to start living with enthusiasm and joy and have all these positive experiences come your way, you certainly can! It’s all a choice. Nobody can take this away from you. You were given this power, all you really need to do is start utilizing this power on a daily basis. Seek out things that empower you, and make you feel good! As you seek out these things, begin to focus on the joy it brings you and stay on that course.

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

+Baker

Tony Robbins Video That Will Pump You Up!!!

2009-12-17T15:57:00.000-08:00
The Best of Tony Robbins. He makes a lot of valid points, that can raise your energy if you watch this. This is exciting!

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in Five Minutes or Less

2009-12-17T13:13:00.000-08:00

2009-12-16T06:08:00.000-08:00

The Power of Choice

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Hello all.
The wonderful things I have grown to love about life is the power of choice. When everything is broken down to it’s essence and a decision needs to be made, realize that your choice and freewill is one of the most amazing gifts you have as a human being. Being able to say yes or no to something is an amazing gift, because it keeps you from being a victim to circumstance, and rather a victor.

“Character is the sum and total of a person’s choices.”
-P. B. Fitzwater

The choice you made from reading this blog post today was a great choice, because these words are what I chose to inspire and empower countless people like yourself. When I made this conscious choice, I was filled with joy and amazing energy. This is why I know that as you read these words, you are getting the best wisdom that you will ever find in the world of personal development.

The choice of living a beyond successful life is ultimately yours. There are still people that point blame on others for not being able to reach their goals. There are millions of excuses why they can’t do something. But understand that these same people made a choice somewhere in the past to point blame, and become a victim of their circumstance rather than a victor. In order to be victorious and achieve beyond success, you have to be willing to make the choice and see the benefits of what living this type of lifestyle truly entails.

A beyond successful lifestyle is a “choice” because it is not something that everyone is living. If everyone was doing it, it would be easy. The choice to live a life that is beyond success is a full commitment to oneself. This is not something you look at one day and say, “Yes ideally that would be nice to go beyond success, but I can’t do that right now.” This is a commitment to say yes to what you want to be, do, and have in life, and saying NO to what you do not want to be, do, and have in life.
This is the power of choice.

+Baker

Understand Your Mind And Get Better Results- Simona Rich

2009-12-15T12:58:00.001-08:00
Understanding how the mind works. This a great video and simple explanation by Simona Rich to:
Understand Your Mind And Get Better Results

The Optimistic View

2009-12-14T12:34:00.000-08:00

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Hello all.
When someone recently asked me how I’m gaining much success through my blogs and my personal brand, I told them “I am gaining success because it looks different from up here.”

The reason it looks different up here is because way before I started my brand I began to approach my life project from the “optimistic view.”
The optimistic view is seeing the bigger picture. The bigger picture is like being on top of a mountain and seeing everything that is going on. Although the view may be a bit blurry, it still is a point of view that few ever see, because they are too rigid in the how and why of everything. The optimistic view gives you the opportunity to expand your horizons and grow consciously.

“For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else”
-Winston Churchill

I used to dwell on the little things in life, and fight battles on the ground. But when I started to think differently and developed the habit of being optimistic, my view of the world began to change. The reason it began to change is because it was like I put on a new set of lenses. These lenses became the optimistic view. When you have the optimistic view you attract positive experiences because that is what you expect to experience. Many people may doubt this, but taking positive action on this new way of seeing the world is the only real evidence you will need to see that it works, thus being highly effective.

By having an optimistic view you really don’t worry about how things get done, it already is seen as done, and works from that place. When you work from a place of what you seek to accomplish as already being completed, you will see that any worthwhile achievement really starts from within you not from without. This means that your vision of where you want to be is already a reality inside of you and the action steps emerge naturally because of this.

Many people try too hard to externalize their goals. They feel that they have to go out and grab something that will bring meaning to their lives. Having external goals is important, but not the end all be all. The truth is that there is nothing outside of you that you really need to feel fulfilled. The mind just likes to make up things that matter. When in reality the only things that matter are what you believe to matter.

Being fulfilled starts and ends with what’s inside of you. This is what I began to recognize with the optimistic view. The optimistic view doesn’t see lack, because ones soul is already filled with abundance. When you come from abundance you attract this. This may be hard for people to understand, but this is how it has worked, and continues to work for me.

“Happiness is not a matter of events, it depends upon the tides of the mind.”
-Alice Meynell

I start from optimism and I end with optimism. This is something I don’t have to go out and reach for, it’s already inside me. The optimistic view is like putting on a new set of lenses, being on top of a mountain and allowing positive experiences to unfold for you.

+Baker

Put Your Creativity Into Action

2009-12-13T16:14:00.000-08:00

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Hello all.
Putting your creative work out is always a challenge. Especially when you are just starting out. A lot of the pressure comes from not knowing what the audience will think. This leads to a fear of criticism.
Have you ever tried something that you thought was really creative and people laughed and looked down on you for doing it? Or maybe you just had what you believed to be a truly creative idea and ambitious goal and people said “how can you do that?” or “You can’t do that!”
While constructive criticism is essential to any worthwhile success, when you let what people say negatively effect your action towards your goal, it can turn into a problem.

“In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.”
-Tony Robbins

I use my personal blogs as an example a lot. I started out these blogs with no real concrete direction in mind. I just started out as a hobby, something to “kill time.” really knew was that I was going to use my personal life experiences as I was building my business and share ideas that have worked for me along the way. The first six months I received consistent 0 views on my blog. So I mean 17,000+ views later I think that’s not so bad.

“Do It Now Method”
The point here is this. If you have something creative to share, use the method that I use.
The method is called the “Do It Now” Method.
I say to myself, “Do it Now” every time I have a creative idea, and I write it down on a notebook, so I won’t forget it. Or I immediately start working on it at that moment.

This gets my creative juices moving into action immediately, so that there is not enough time to second guess my idea. You can use this method whenever you have a creative idea, and witness the great results of this simple yet highly effective method. I believe that we limit our creativity when we over think what we should do. Those hunches, or intuitive ideas that come to each one of us comes for a reason, and it is up to you to either hold on to it or share it with others.

If you begin using the “Do it Now Method” you will begin to see that great results take place, because you are putting immediate action on your hunches. It is also important to remember it’s perfectly fine if what you decide to work on doesn’t come out like you expected the first time. This takes practice, the more you develop this method the better the results over time.
The critics will be out there both positive and negative, but continue to create and deliver anyway.
Put your creativity into action.

+Baker

A Healthy Relationship With The Present Moment

2009-12-12T22:19:00.000-08:00

Hello all.
When I was a senior in High school, my quote below my yearbook read: “The past is history, the future is a mystery, and the present is a gift.” The present moment is all that really exist. If you sit and think of it, we have memories of the past which we learn and grow from, but in reality, aren’t here right now. We also have expectations and visions for the future, yet the future in reality is still uncertain, and isn’t here yet. Real life is right at this very moment. This is the only thing that is real right now. Beyond successful individuals understand that all power resides in the now. Beyond succesful individuals focus on the here and now, and develop a healthy relationship with where they are at currently. There is really no here or there, just what is now.

“I do not want to foresee the future. I am concerned with taking care of the present. God has given me no control over the moment following.”
-Ghandi

When you begin to focus your energy on being present you will begin to awaken to how amazing each moment really is. Each moment is a gift that you can use to open up your awareness to life. I am totally in the present moment as I type these words, and this is why I am fully aware and experiencing joy at this very moment. There are no disruptions from anyone or anything. This is my comfortable space of creating. I enjoy it and am grateful to be here. This is the best gift of life, to be aware of the here and now.

What kind of relationship are you having now with the present moment? Is it healthy or unhealthy? Do you want to be somewhere else right now? Begin now to have a healthy relationship with this place you are now in. Remember the law of attraction is always at work. You need to focus on choosing how you intend to relate to what is going on right now in your life. What you focus on expands. So if you focus on enjoying this exact moment you open up to awareness and the goodness of life, and attract more of this goodness towards you. The amazing thing about this is idea is that you can literally choose at this very moment how you want to feel. You can choose at this moment to truly be happy right now, or choose to be miserable. You don’t need any external reason to be happy. You can be happy for no reason at all. The fact that you are where you are and being where you are is bringing you happiness, is really all there is to it. Remember everything else is supposed to happen the way it must. Your goal is to have a healthy relationship with what is going on in the present moment. I am convinced that present moment awareness is the key to achieving a beyond succesful lifestyle.

+Baker

You Don't "Have To" Do Anything.

2009-12-11T20:10:00.001-08:00

Hello all.
You technically don’t “have to” do anything. We are bred as children to be forced into doing stuff we don’t like to do. This makes for very confused adulthood, as we begin to try to do things that made other people happy. The truth is the only thing you should be doing, is what you feel your life’s purpose is. You should always be following your highest excitment.

Your life’s purpose I can tell you right now is bigger than you. You will never feel like its accomplished, because the size of it. Your life’s purpose is what gets you excited each morning to get up really early to start working on it. However, in the beginning, all you really have to do is listen. Many people are waking up to this wonderful phenomenon. If you don’t know exactly what to do, don’t do anything, sit in silence. Don’t move if you don’t feel like it. We entering an age where freewill is becoming mainstream and easily understood. You control your destiny. You don’t necessarily have to do everything, just pick the few things that resonate deep within you and follow the unfolding of it all. Finding your life’s purpose takes time, and patience. The more you are aware and awakening to the natural flow of life, the more patience you will expect from yourself, and you will begin to realize there are times when you simply don’t have to do anything.

I am not a motivational blogger, I am a realistic blogger. I know that from my experience there were so many times that I was just like, “I don’t have to do anything, it will just come” And guess what. I was right. It just comes, don’t do anything if you don’t feel compelled to move yet. It is all about your timing. It’s not about anybody else’s time clock. You will read many books on self help, and personal development requiring you and pushing you to take action on your goals. But what if your not even in the place of goal setting yet? What if you haven’t found your purpose in life?

I am not like most personal development gurus out there, I know you don’t have it all figured out yet, and that is perfectly fine. We live in a “feeling” universe, you must go with the naturally flow of things. As you become more self aware, you will begin to feel the natural flow of things is actually you being yourself in the moment. Just don’t pretend that you have all these amazing plans for the future, when you aren’t even honestly clear of what your true purpose in life is. Just don’t fall into the habit of laziness. There’s a difference between consious nothingness and just flat out being lazy. But I know that if you are reading this type of blog, you understand the clear difference.

It’s fine not to do anything. Doing nothing, eventually allows you to do something good for you and others, if done consciously.

+Baker

You Don't Need Permission To Soar

2009-12-10T14:49:00.000-08:00

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Hello all.
Many times in life we look for others to give us permission to soar above and beyond our goals. You need to stop thinking that there is one absolute answer to everything. When choosing to follow your dreams or do what everyone else is doing is to realize that you don’t need permission to soar. You have been socially conditioned to believe that there are limits to what you can accomplish. In reality there aren’t any limits to what you can be, do, or have. You set the limits and you create what you want to experience.
When you are met with challenges in pursuit of your dreams, realize that these are just small tests along the way to see if you are certain on your course of action.
The only real permission that matters is the permission you give yourself. Take some time out of your day to reflect on what you really want out of life. Write down the action steps you believe will get you to where you want to go. Seek advice from those that actually have gone the same route you intend to experience.

This post has nothing to do with what other people want you to become, and everything to do with what you want to become. When you live your life in other people’s eyes, there will always be something in the back of your mind that says, “What if?”

What if I decided to follow my dreams?
What if I did decide to follow my heart? etc.

Living your life through what others want from you makes you a victim. If you constantly do what others want from you, then you are subject to blame those same people in the future, if later you find yourself unhappy with the outcome.

You would rather fail at something you feel is right and be content with the decision, then succeed at something that someone else feels was right for you, and be unhappy.

What I’ve come to learn is that there is no one person at the end that says: “Yes you can.” There really is no such thing as a hero. You are the hero. This is your story. If you choose to be.

Give yourself the permission to soar.

Follow the light

2009-12-09T10:10:00.000-08:00

Life is energy. There are many different energies out there. We need something real. I’m tired of people out there giving advice and strategies out there for you to make a major change in your life, with the pure intent to make money. I am disgusted with the many get rich schemes that fool people into giving them money for something that has no real value. If your intent is to leave this place a more positive and better place you are doing things out of your true nature. Your true nature is to give. Your true nature is to share your talents. Go back to what you know.

Don’t be fooled by society. Create your own society. Create a society of people that laugh at negativity. A society that doesn’t concern itself with what the media tells them is right. I have a secret I want to share with you. You probably intuitively know about this but here it goes. Most of the stuff on T.V is not good. Most of the stuff on T.V is a programing for you to be mediocre, and be miserable.

T.V Experiment

Try this. Tonight watch T.V a little different. Watch the show or whatever it happens to be and listen very closely to the message it is trying to convey. Listen with close attention as to what direction the show or whatever you are watching is trying to sway. What is the purpose and intent of the characters in the show? What are they trying to show me? What is the point ? Is it positive or negative?

I personally don’t watch T.V . Spending my leisure time reading books that have been written by authors that have great success works best for me. How do I know that what I read is good? Experience. If I take out just a fraction of the information I’ve read in a book/blog/website and then apply it to my own life and my own business I physically see the difference. Seeing for myself if there are real results is important. Most of the time I find great results from it. I read blogs and websites that I know are aimed at swaying my mind into something good and uplifting. We need people that really stand for something good. We need the light. It is easier to get caught up in a negative state of being, vs being in a positive state of being. If you follow the light you will come out on top. Doing what is good for the greater good of all concerned will take you to plains of existence you never thought possible.

I have seen a lot of in my life. I have seen negativity kill people. I have seen positivity heal people. I have been blessed with encountering people with mental illnesses. The reason I say with utter confidence and conviction that I have been blessed, is because I understand that everything happens for a reason. They speak of a blessing in-disguise.These people’s mental disabilities have helped me figure out what I am here to do in this life. This life is amazing because I can see inspiration where others see desperation. I can see the good in something that seems obviously bad. My life is amazing because I been blessed to see the lessons in everything. I learn from these experiences. It is vital for me to share this and let you know that if you are going through rough times or have people around you that are not lifting you up and rather tearing you down, that just means you have to learn something. For me it was patience. I had to learn to be more patient and compassionate. In that patience and compassion I have found success. Following the light takes you one step closer to experiencing Beyond success. If you don’t believe this ask about me. I live this stuff in real life, and it’s exciting.

How the Current Economy Presents Tremendous Opportunity for You: The Spiritual Revolution

2009-12-08T10:34:00.000-08:00

“The spiritual journey is individual, highly personal. It can’t be organized or regulated. It isn’t true that everyone should follow one path. Listen to your own truth.”
- Ram Dass

Hello all.
We are in the midst of a great collapse of the U.S economy. This is an exciting time to be living. The reason it is exciting, because if you see the opportunities that are present during these current times, and seize them you will be a very accomplished individual 5 years from now.

The opportunities that are presented are becoming more visible to those that are living consciously. Those that are seeing what is missing in the world today will reap great rewards in the future. The amazing thing about this all is that we are headed towards the very basics again.
The idea of unity, peace, and compassion for ourselves and others is making a major comeback. What I see that is happening now, is that old systems are failing. The old ideas of corporate ladder climbing is crumbling. The government is starting to
fail because the original intent came from a dark place. This may have been through greed, pride, and other selfish motives. The industrial age thinking is starting to really collapse because a new era is emerging. This goes beyond the Information age era. What we are entering as collective human beings is a spiritual revolution.

The Spiritual Revolution

The spritual revolution is being felt by many people that are tuned into their intuition. You can see it in the eyes of children, they know what is happening, but most don’t have the ability to communicate it effectively.
The tables are turning, those that live consciously and work from their soul will be the new leaders of this nation. Those fixated on their ego desires will slowly diminish.

The current economy will allow you to really take a look inside yourself and see what the world is in need of. The answers are going to be felt and inspire you to move in the right direction. The tremendous opportunities are already here, you just need to be open to them and accept the changing world that you are currently in.

These are the times to follow your heart, and watch in amazement at how this simple habitual act will take you to places beyond your wildest dreams. The current economy presents tremendous opportunity for you because the spiritual revolution is here.

Slumber not in the tents of your fathers! The world is advancing. Advance with it!
-Mazzini

+Baker

An Empowering Blog-And Creatively Accomplishing Goals.

2009-12-07T16:35:00.001-08:00

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Hello all.
This blog post is empowering. This blog post is because I “choose” it to be, but also it is highly empowering because, I wrote as one of my goals to accomplish for today, was to write an empowering blog.

Every night before I go to bed I write down a goals that need to be accomplished the next day. The goal listed for today was to write an Empowering Blog. I am currently accomplishing this goal as I type.

This small example is just a way for the readers to see that whatever goal you set out however large or small, if you find a creative way to accomplish it, it still can be accomplished. This blog post is a form of “Thinking Outside the Box.” Creative ways of accomplishing a goal is a lot more fun and exciting. Sometimes doing something creative in order to accomplish your goal, may even have a better result v.s accomplishing the goal the “regular way.”
There are several ways to accomplish your goals, you can go at it hard, or simply \ be creative with it. Either way the goal is accomplished, if you put in the work necessary.

This has been an Empowering Blog.

+Baker

Abraham-Hicks (Create from the inside out..)

2009-12-07T08:58:00.000-08:00
Abraham Hicks video on Creating from the inside out. I realize these ideas presented here are highly advanced and not easily accepted for the average person, but I wanted to posted for those that were ready for these concepts.

Nick Hall - Familiar Patterns

2009-12-06T10:35:00.000-08:00
Excellent short and to the point by Nick Hall on Familiar Patterns.
"I know what I have to do, but why don't I do it?"

Enthusiasm & Joy!!!

2009-12-06T09:15:00.000-08:00

Hello all.
Many people try to overcomplicated things. I believe that at the core of everything you take on, if there isn’t enough enthusiasm or joy, the chances of you going in the wrong direction is very high. Now a lot of people do things because they feel the “have to.” I don’t believe you “have to” do anything. You were put here to express enthusiasm and joy in all that you do, and allowing others to be blessed by this. It always goes back to your personal belief systems. Something is only as important to you because you believe it to be.

“Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy. Human beings have the awesome ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that disempowers them or one that can literally save their lives.”
-Tony Robbins

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR ENTHUSIASM & JOY ON A REGULAR BASIS?

Now a lot of people ask me, but how do you keep your enthusiasm and joy when everything around me isn’t working? I say, your view on life is all based on your own perspective. Yes, maybe things didn’t go your way when you wanted it to, but how you deal with it or how you resolve it is always and will always be your choice. Does it get difficult sometimes? Yes. It does get difficult to realize that you are fully responsible for the way you react towards challenges that come your way. But does this make you a stronger and better person? Yes. I believe it does. When you begin to realize that all the reactions that you have deep within you are just your own feelings towards a certain outcome, than you really get an honest look at who you are. If you are willing to change this, remember that it is just a matter of internally changing the way you look at your situation.

ENTHUSIASM & JOY IS A CONSCIOUS DECISION INDIVIDUALS MAKE FOR THEMSELVES

The people living with a sense of enthusiasm and joy everyday I believe make this consious decision for themselves. It really is a choice of the individual to live in this manner. Just as it is a choice for an individual to live in sorrow, or fear. Is it easier to live in sorrow and fear in this society? Yes. It is easier because it seems like the more comfortable choice. It takes a lot more out of a person to bring enthusiasm and joy to the table, especially in these current times we live in. I believe everyone has this ability to shift their focus on what they truly want to bring about in their lives. So although living a life filled with enthusiasm and joy may sound very appealing to many people, the reality is that if you really wanted to be at this level, you would have to make the conscious choice to do so. It all begins with your choice.

“Joy comes from using your potential.”
-Will Schultz

BEGIN NOW!
If you want to start living with enthusiasm and joy and have all these positive experiences come your way, you certainly can! It’s all a choice. Nobody can take this away from you. You were given this power, all you really need to do is start utilizing this power on a daily basis. Seek out things that empower you, and make you feel good! As you seek out these things, begin to focus on the joy it brings you and stay on that course.

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

At Your Own Pace, There Is No Race.

2009-12-05T08:57:00.000-08:00

Hello all.
When you go about your projects at your own pace, you realize there is no race.
Some individuals like to take their time and thoroughly think things through and this is where they feel most comfortable. Some individuals are more effective when they rush through things, and move fast. The interesting thing about being in the pursuit of your goals, is that the more you stay at your own pace, fast or slow, the better it feels, and the results seem much better at the end.

However, I want to remind my readers that the “process” alone is where the success and juice of life resides. When you are focused on the present moment, fully aware of your action steps you are operating at your own pace, you begin to realize that there really is no “race.” One step at a time is all it takes to stay at your comfortable pace.
When you happily and steadily go about your projects you will find an inner sense of accomplishment as you are moving along. The end result is minimized, and the present moment becomes maximized.
There is nothing wrong with thinking you are racing against someone or trying to beat someone, but the reality is that you set the pace. Enjoy the race, be comfortable with it, after all, it was what you created.

At Your Own Pace, There is No Race.

+Baker

Where Amazing Really Happens

2009-12-04T08:31:00.000-08:00

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Hello all.
Amazing really happens wherever you are at. You don’t really need to search outside of yourself to find amazing. Amazing is in everything you do and the value you provide for many people. Amazing happens as soon as you get up in the morning ready to create and provide value to people that are eagerly waiting to hear from you.

“Where Amazing Happens”
-National Basketball Association Playoffs Slogan

You may have those times in life where things aren’t moving along and you feel stuck, these are times when you are not recognizing the amazing inside of you. The moment you begin to recognize the amazing in you, acknowledge it and continue forward on your life’s mission. Although I can’t tell you exactly what your life’s mission is, I know that this amazing quality that is inside of you is what will push you forward to be, do, and have what you want in life.

Begin now to develop a service oriented approach to life, focus on providing positive value to others in whatever way you can. We live in a society that believes in high achievement and success. Generally speaking, this society conditions people to find amazing outside of themselves. However, I believe that in order to reach what I call Beyond Success, you must find the amazing inside of you first. When you are highly creative, and moving along at your pace and making moves in this world, you are acknowledging the Amazing in your spirit, and sharing it with others.

Amazing really happens with you.

+Baker

The People That Didn't Believe "The Box" Ever Existed.

2009-12-03T07:32:00.000-08:00

I want to say thank you for the individuals that dreamed big and never Believe “The Box” ever existed.
This “box” can come in many forms. It can come in the form of a 9-5 job that people despise. It can be in the form of conforming to a long held condition belief about something that you never even believed in. This box entraps the mind.

Thank you to those that continue to follow their dreams and are not inside “The Box” because they never even believed the box existed.

This blog is dedicated for the dreamers that make their dreams happen, and inspire others to do the same.

Gratitude,

+Baker

Life is a Mirror Reflecting back to you parts of who you are.

2009-12-02T07:11:00.000-08:00

Hello all! and Good day!

Life is a mirror. Everything you see and experience in this life is a mirror to that which is truly you. For example the people you meet and physically see are simply reflections of your true self. Everything you put out you get back. Therefore if you are giving out good positive vibes… Then good positive vibes will be refected back. If you become the vibration of happiness, you will get the reflection of it in others and experiences in life.

The mirror is looking at you…

+Baker

I Keep Writing

2009-12-01T20:50:00.000-08:00

Hello All.
The secret to being good at something is to make a habit of it. I recognize I am not the best writer in the world. (yet) lol But I enjoy it, and keep at it. I don’t do Baker Blog for all the external factors such as fame or recognition. I just do it because I feel like it something that makes sense for me at this time. Baker Blog is how I can provide positive lasting value to people. This is highly fulfilling for me and my readers. I keep writing.This is why I’m so happy with life. I don’t worry too much what others are doing, I focus on what brings me joy, and this allows others to do the same.

I follow my joys so that others follow theirs. I Just ask that you be insightful on how I do my thing. Pay attention on how I’m building my own personal brand. Notice how I stay focused when others are loosing faith. It’s a natural process for me. How I get into my “flow” is not necessarily a talent, it’s just something I tap into. I tap into this as I choose.

Stay glued on here. As we embark on 2009 I intend that these blogs continue to enrich and inspire countless individuals. Continue to join me as I embark on my own personal journey of Beyond Success!

I keep writing.

+Baker

Be Like A Magician.

2009-11-28T09:06:00.000-08:00

When you tap into who you really are, Magic happens. I see magic everyday of my life. There are miracles that happen everyday for me. I am a real life magician. I make magic happen. I don’t know if you know much about magic, but magic can literally have the ability to put you in awe. I am in awe of every moment that I am presented with. With these blogs I’ve been able to tap into this amazing energy that is very real to me. This is very exciting, and I am enthusiastic to be able to type these words for a great audience that resonates and understands my creativity.

I give my creation with intent for others to enjoy, and the more I give it the more fulfilled and amazing and magical my life becomes. Thank you for this. Thank you for allowing me to create magic for you.

Be like a Magician. There is magic in you.

Gratitude
+Baker

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Why Doing What You Love, Never Fails.

2009-11-26T13:46:00.000-08:00

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Doing what you love never fails. First of all, if you are doing what you love, then you are in an energy of joy. The energy of joy is a great natural feeling. We were made to all experience this type of joy. This energy of joy cannot let you down.

If you did what you loved and didn’t make money, it still never failed you because the action was already in itself a representation of taking action on your joy.
Thus, doing what you Love never fails you. It is only the moment we try to rationalize what we are doing as being either productive or unproductive that makes it so.

So let’s say someone does what she loves for a living. As an example let’s say this lady loves to paint. However her painting all day long doesn’t pay her rent. Keep in mind, (painting is what brings her joy). However, if she says to herself “What I really love doing” is not paying the rent, I have to quit painting. Then she can easily mistake doing what she loves, as doing something wrong. She just associated the inability of paying her rent with the fact that she was getting joy out of what she loved.

She may unconsciously tell herself in her own head, “I love painting, but I have to make money, therefore my love for painting needs to stop, and I need to work for something I may not like, to make ends meet, how dare I try to do something I love, mother was right!”

This is dangerous. The mind game she is playing with in her head is highly dangerous. This can actually lead to more negative conditions in the future. For example if in the future, the opportunity to paint comes around, she may actually begin to despise it altogether. This is simply because she linked a negative association (not having enough money to pay rent) with painting.

The opposite is also true. If she continued to paint, and let’s say still did not make money from it, and said “That’s fine, I’ll continue painting because it brings me joy, I just need to find a creative way to make money from this.” Then at that point she is proving to herself and the universe that what she does for a living will not only pay her rent, but more importantly allow her even more positive associations with doing what she loves.

The fact here is this, Do what you love regardless if it pays you or not, because it will be rewarding for you personally, and if you stay doing it, eventually you will gain confidence that doing what you love, never fails. The only real failure is in telling yourself that doing what you love is wrong.

Always Optimistic,
+Baker

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Limits of Responsibility and Control

2009-11-25T09:37:00.000-08:00

Majority of individuals often falsely believe that they have vast amounts of control over others. Due to these false beliefs, they are convinced in their mind, that they are therefore responsible for the many things that (in reality) are actually out of their control. So what happens are feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, a sense of out-of controlness, and guilt.

People are thus encouraged to consider the ideal that the only true control anyone has over anything is over themselves–more precisely over their own thoughts, feelings and actions. This concept is hard for the majority of individuals who always need to feel in control over others. This ideal may totally contradict the persons perception of typical guilt/blame dynamics. The idea of human beings being fully responsible for themselves and what they do control is easier said then done.

We are fully responsible for our own thoughts, feelings and actions,. while others are fully responsible for their own thoughts feelings and actions. In essence, while we are fully responsible for how we react to others, we are not at all responsible for how others react to us.

The advantages of adopting and incorporating this perspective include: 1. an enhanced sense of personal power. 2. clarification of boundaries between self and others, 3. far less general overwhelm. 4. A vast reduction in guilt/blame dynamics. 5. An increased ability to find compassion for all human beings.

Your Dream Is (Poem)

2009-11-24T10:02:00.000-08:00

Your dream is

your direction,

Your motivation

your inspiration.

Decide on a

dream today,

Nothing will inspire you

in quite the same way.

Choose a dream

do it now,

When you have a dream

you have go power.

Great things

happen,

To people who

make them happen.

When you have a dream

your on a roll,

Because your working

towards a goal.

When you have a dream

you are Rich,

Without a dream

people perish.

Onto your dream

forever hold,

And you’ll walk on

a carpet of gold.

Nothing comes from

doing nothing,

We are never more happy

Than when we are doing something.

What you can dream

you can do,

There is always

more in you.

He who dares wins

he who dares nothing,

Need not hope

for anything.

Ideas are worthless

without action,

Don’t procrastinate

be a man of action.

Whatever you want to do

begin it now,

Action has a

magic power .

What’s the motto of

a billionaire,

He who has begun

is halfway there.

There’s something special

here for you ,

At Beyond Success dreams

Really do come true.

-Unknown Author

Truth Wisdom and Awakening

2009-11-23T10:38:00.000-08:00

Hello all.

Truth Wisdom and Awakening will be found in delivering positive value during these rough financial times.

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Delivering Positive Value Today
Delivering positive value is important during these hard economical times. With people loosing their jobs at historical rates, this alternative route is probably the most logical. This alternative is to create positive value to people and deliver it to individuals. This is not overly complicated. This is actually so easy that many people have to question its validity.

There is an abundance of different alternatives to create value and deliver it to people. Social media and the internet is making it easier for people to hop on to a computer and create something of value. For example when I’m writing this blog, I am sparking ideas and valuable information for people that probably never heard of this concept of “delivering positive value”. This bring me great joy. I am glad to know that what I am creating is something of positive value for you. These are the times we need to share and be grateful for the abundance of positive information that is presented to us.

Constantly struggling by searching for jobs that aren’t even close to your life mission, takes you further away from your creative spirit. It drains your energy. Once you begin to run away from your natural ability to create, you gave away your power. And to what did you give your power to?

You will be surprised of the endless abundance of opportunities that arise when you are focused on creating and delivering positive value for others to enjoy and be inspired by. You will find your truth, open up to greater wisdom and experience awakening when you focus on delivering positive value to others.

+Baker

A Cool Head.

2009-11-22T11:58:00.000-08:00

Hello All.
Beyond Success is about keeping a cool head at all times. When things go wrong, being the cool headed nonchalant person in the room is essential. A cool headed person is relaxed, easygoing, and not overly concerned with the petty things that get in the way of beyond success. A cool head means that you are comfortable in your own state of being. A cool headed person has an inner knowing that regardless of the outcome in any situation, all is well, because he or she chose that to be so.

A cool head is confidence, it’s knowing what to do and when to do it. There are no actions steps that are unnecessary. When you have a cool head, all action steps taken are natural and effortless. Keep a cool head, and let it flow. You will be amazed by the cool results.

+Baker

What The World Is Begining To Understand & The Upside of The Economic Collapse (Beyond Success)

2009-11-20T22:02:00.000-08:00

Hello all.

The world is beginning to understand many valuable things in these current economic times. When we start to look at all the real life devastation that is happening in the current economy, we start to understand that there is a major upside to this. The upside of the current economic collapse is that we have a shot at regaining our freedom back. This freedom is the same freedom, that was taken away once we depended on our egos and dependent on ideas like the idea of “security.”

“The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe.”
-H. L. Mencken

The moment someone says something is “secure,” the more they are lying to you because the truth is, there is no such thing as “security” In life you are either moving toward freedom or illusion. Illusion is in trying hard to find security. The truth is that change is the only thing that is constant. The world is constantly changing in these times, “appearing” secure is not the best thing to do right now. It’s better in these times to not know what to do, but focus on freedom, then appear to know what to do and copy what everyone else is doing and cling to security. There are many types of security that are an illusion. Job security is one good example, of an illusion. Job security is an illusion that was an idea that was bought up by the masses that agreed to trust their ego mind. When you begin to trust your ego mind you will fade of in directions that mainstream America has sold you into. This is why what the world is beginning to understand is that job-security really is job-insecurity. If you think about this, when did being secure have to do with hating what you did everyday, being told how much you are getting paid, what time to eat, and answering to a boss that you probably don’t even agree with? That sounds like insecurity to me. The more secure you think you are, the less freedom you actually have. The more you chase after this false sense of security the more freedom you are loosing. After many years of study I have found that you can find truth in freedom. In security you will find a bunch of bent up misleading information.

What the world is really beginning to understand, aside from jobs and career, is that there is only very little that really matters in the world. When you are connected to your inner being and operating at a vibrational level that is truly you, the concepts above don’t really matter much. When you operate out of your real self, not what some boss told you to operate out of, you have a great chance at freedom. By freedom I am talking about freedom of time, money, creativity, thought, speech, resources etc. The concepts that begin to matter when you operate from this higher level, then become about things like the value you are providing to people, or how much are you contributing to society. The upside of the economic collapse is that when it’s all said and done one thing is for sure. As a collective consiousness we will all learn a valuable lesson. This lesson will come in come in many different forms. The lesson of focusing on freedom instead of security will be a major lesson learned.

“Freedom is not something that anybody can be given. Freedom is something people take, and people are as free as they want to be.”
-James Baldwin

For me personally, the way I’m approaching what is ahead is by continually focusing on building my own personal development so I can assist and guide others, in their own personal development. I am constantly learning, growing, and expanding my mind everyday. I do this because I am focused on freedom. My life mission surpasses what mainstream society tries desperately to put me in. God will lead me. The idea of inspiring and empowering countless individuals is not some distant fantasy that I thought of one day and will leave alone, this is my life mission. When people begin to realize the real wisdom that is passed on these blogs, you will wake up to the reality that I live in. This is the reality of Being free.
What the world is beginning to understand that freedom is closer than they may think. They need to change their old way of thinking to change their lives. The upside of the Economic collapse is that it presents you with the time to do so now.

+Baker

The Habits of Happiness- Matthieu Ricard TED

2009-11-20T21:58:00.000-08:00
I thought this was a really empowering video post. Buddhist monk, photographer and author Matthieu Ricard talks about happiness the conditions it requires, at what it really means. Please enjoy the video. :)

Abundance Mindset V.S Scarcity Mindset-Why The Universe Rewards People Who Are Detached (Beyond Success)

2009-11-20T14:09:00.000-08:00

Hello all.

You probably heard about the abundance and scarcity mindset before. The abundance mindset is a way of living that comes across as confident, detached, and joyful. It is confident that money, resources, and people will come in it’s own perfect time. The abundance mindset believes that there is always going to be more than enough. The scarcity mindset is a way of living that comes across as worried, attatched, and sad. The scarcity mindset always believes there is never going to be enough. It is constantly worried that money, resources, and people will not come.

The universe rewards Detachment

The universe rewards detatchment because after an intention is set, and you let go of this desire, the universe sees that you are confident and assured it will come. It seems counter intuitive by what we were taught in this society. The idea of setting a goal and never loosing sight of this goal (attaching) until completion does work. However, that way is only one way of reaching a desire. You see by being easy and relaxed about something coming is sending signals to the universe that you are in a dominant vibration. As you sink into a lower vibration of neediness and being clingy the universe gives you more neediness and scarcity, because this is a weaker vibration.

On A date

Let’s say that you are on a date with someone. You have probably been in the position when you are on a date, and felt that the person that is most interested in the other person and feels the need to attach, is the one that doesn’t get what he or she wants at the end of the day. The person that displays a sense of neediness generally in most cases, leaves feeling unfulfilled. The reason is because neediness is unattractive. There is a feeling of scarcity and lack when someone is in desperate need of something. The person on the date that is having a good time, relaxed, and detached actually is in control over the situation, because he or she is confident that everything works out fine in the end anyway. The same way is with abundance. The person trying desperately to need more abundance gets a lack of it, and the person that is relaxed and easy about it generally gets more abundance.

On Money

The individuals who care most about having money, generally get it, but aren’t fulfilled because of the way they attatched to the money. The person that sets the intention of having an abundance of money, lets it go and just has fun, is sending out a more dominate vibration out to the universe, and generally attracts more money to him or her. Like I said this may sound counter intuitive because of the way you were socially conditioned early on. However, understanding the importance of detatchment in getting what you desire is actually the best way to attract things to you.

You are a Magnet

Think of yourself as a magnet. You are constantly attracting to yourself that which you are. So if you are a happy joyful abundant person you attract these circumstances and people towards you. The problem is that people have a hard time seeing themselves as a magnet because they are stuck in the scarcity mindset. With the scarcity mindset you aren’t a magnet. As you become aware and grateful for the abundance that is already present in your life, you tune in easier to this abundance. The reason is because abundance is already within you. It’s not something “out there.” If you begin to live in this manner, you will have a lot more fun being yourself and allowing abundance to flow to you simply by just tunning into the abundance within you, by being grateful for what you already have.

+Baker

My 2nd Blogtalkradio Interview-Speaking About My Book Beyond-Baker Style

2009-11-19T14:35:00.000-08:00

Hello all.

I had the really amazing privilege for being on Escape the Matrix Radio Show for a second time. This time I go into some details from my personal development book entitled Beyond Success-Baker Style. I hope you guys enjoy this interview.

Below is the link to the 2nd Interview I did on Escape the Matrix Radio Show:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freeyourself/2009/11/17/baker-speaks-about-his-book-beyond-success–baker-

Enjoy !!!

+Baker

The Amazing & Spectacular Life!!! (Beyond Success)

2009-11-18T13:41:00.000-08:00

Hello all.

The Amazing

The life you are living at this moment is amazing. It is amazing because the way in which you decide to go about your life is exactly what you should be doing. Where you are at and what you are thinking is exactly what you should be thinking. This is why life is amazing. It’s amazing because you are still breathing, you still have food to eat. Amazing is inside you and you know it. When you woke up this morning you were ready for an amazing day regardless if you knew it or not. The best part of this amazing life is the reality that you don’t need any specific or particular reason for it to be amazing. It becomes amazing the moment you see it that way.

The Spectacular

The life you are living at this moment is spectacular. You don’t need any validation, or someone to ask if you are living the spectacular life. You don’t need someone else’s opinion on what is spectacular for you. There is no real logical reason why your life at this moment is spectacular. If you are alive, healthy and able to read this your life is spectacular. You are living in such a spectacular time in history. Honor it, respect it, and be spectacular from within. Plain and simple. You don’t need a reason for your life to be spectacular, you just need to accept that there are spectacular things in your nature that allow it to be so. And so it is.

+Baker

Go Completely Opposite of Society and Win in Life (Beyond Success)

2009-11-17T10:12:00.000-08:00

“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.”
-Albert Einstein

Hello all.
You stand a much better chance at winning n life if you go completely opposite of what society wants from you. When you conform to what society wants from you on a daily basis, you actually become a victim to being like everyone else. I don’t know about you, but being like everyone else has a lot of drawbacks.

“Listen to society and fall, listen to your spirit and ball.”
-Baker

Have fun and do exactly the opposite of what society is teaching you. Society is teaching you to be like them so that the people at the top can win big. Why not be the person on the top winning.
Listen, this day and age we need more courage and less fear, because the world is changing fast. Don’t try to keep up with the people that aren’t at your level. Push forward, be you all day every single day. A lot of the news on television are used as scare tactics. The best advice I received at a young age is to go opposite of what they are saying in the news, and see what amazing opportunities emerge.

“Fortune favors the brave.”
-Publius Terence

You have a better shot at winning in life, if you be what society doesn’t want you to be. Play by your own rules. Live how you were destined to live, not what some television show is trying to get you to be. The true winners in life operate from their spirit based knowledge, and not ego needs. The ego needs to feel alive and society places a great opportunity for the ego to survive. Society rewards the ego time and time again, so I don’t blame people for buying into the path that leads ultimately to destruction. However the higher consious individual understands this and takes a stand, and artfully moves in the direction of the soul. Let go of this need and desire to be like everyone, this is not the style anymore. Be you, and grow at the pace you know is best for you. Don’t let this twisted society determine where you should be. You know the answer to this, what you focus on expands. Go inward and let the outward manifest the way it is supposed to.
Life has no boundaries when you see the world as an inspired individual. Go completely opposite of society and win in life.

+Baker

Eckhart Tolle On Achieving Goals

2009-11-16T13:02:00.000-08:00
Thought I'd share this unique look on achieving goals, by Eckhart Tolle. I came across Eckhart Tolle's book A New Earth about 1 year ago, I found some great wisdom from the words in Eckhart Tolle's book. Enjoy this video Oprah Winfrey interviewing Eckart Tolle on achieving goals.

Wayne Dyer On The Power of Intention

2009-11-15T13:32:00.000-08:00
I enjoyed watching this video, and also reading the book Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer. I purchased his book The Power of Intention and found it very valuable to my personal development.

Don't Use a Yardstick To Measure Up (via Beyond Success)

2009-11-15T13:29:00.000-08:00

Don’t Use A Yardstick To Measure Up August 4, 2009

Hello all.

NOT TRYING TO MEASURE UP

The real secret to my personal life of beyond success, was the moment that I began stop using a yardstick to measure up to other people. I refuse to measure my accomplishments and failures with that of others. This is because I understand that the yardstick is actually a form of the ego. Like I’ve stated in my previous posts, the ego is desperate for survival. It needs to cling onto some fixed idea in order for it to survive. The idea of trying to have accomplished a particular thing at a certain time or age, is all ego.

I believe that the way the school system is structured actually strengthens the ego. For example, the idea of finishing college in 4 years, following orders from your teacher to get good grades, is a mental and social conditioning that enables people to start using the yardstick to measure up to others. The social constructed individual takes this into the workplace, and the ego chooses to hang out with people that identity with similar conditioning. So using a mental yardstick to measure up is actually something people, through social conditioning start to live up to. They begin comparing themselves, because there is a certain “time” things need to get done.

I don’t know about you, but the idea of having to always trust this yardstick doesn’t feel natural.
This has nothing to do with being either an ambitious or lazy individual. It’s about being in your natural flow at the time you are meant to be. I write a lot also about being in the present moment in my previous posts. This all ties into not using a yardstick, because when you are fully present in what you are doing, the thoughts of “measuring up” to others, slowly diminishes and ceases to exist. That’s why I believe the yardstick is a form of the ego, because it takes you out of the present moment, and instead of doing what needs to be done, you look outward for suggestions, when the real answers are within you to begin with.

“When You Try hard, You Die hard”
-Kanye West

The great thing about the way life works is that everything comes when it’s supposed to come. Nothing in nature is ever forced. If you look at the way the trees grow overtime, they actually just grow naturally. They don’t try hard to grow, they don’t compare their size to other trees. One tree doesn’t try to grow taller than the other tree, it just grows at the level that is natural for the tree, neither does one tree try to shrink to make the tree next to it look bigger.

AN EXAMPLE FROM NATURE
The tree will lose leaves, and grow new ones. It’s just being. That’s what I feel more people should consider. Just being. Your personal growth may come really quickly or may come at a slower pace. You may have a run of tremendous accomplishment, and a time for a few disappointments. Begin now to be okay with the pace of whatever is best for you in your own life. Let it flow. Everything happens at it’s own pace and it’s own time.
Put your faith in yourself and you and express gratitude for the small victories along the way. Allow good things to come and don’t rely on the yardstick of other people, to determine where you should be, or what you should have. You are actually at a better place, than you realize at this moment.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
-Steve Jobs

A PERSONAL EXAMPLE-THE SUCCESS OF THIS BLOG
An example in my own life is that when I began to see a lot of success with this blog. To be honest, I couldn’t really keep up with the success of this blog at the time. When I started seeing 80+ visitors to my blog I got a little scared. From going to 0 views a day for 6 straight months, to my readership growing to 80+ was a stretch for me at the time. This fear has taught me to except what is and let it be. I have to be willing to accept the fact that I’m moving to higher levels with my writing. I’m learning how to accept the victories I’ve been blessed with along the way. I have to stay with this flow, because this is where I’m at.

One year ago, I couldn’t say that was the case at all. Two years ago I operated at a much slower pace of success. Two years ago things seemed to move slower and things felt muddy. So acknowledging that I’m in a higher place for me creatively is key. It’s not about whether others say it’s a success or not, but really what I honestly know from what I know for myself. Begin now to trust your flow, your own pace. This is a more reliable way for you to go about life.

Don’t use a yardstick to measure up, it’s not reliable.

+Baker