Enthusiasm - where did it go?

Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” is another Emerson quote.   The first thoughts that popped into my awareness was 'reluctance' and  'the battle for initiative'.  Following these two thoughts came  "So because thou art lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spew thee out of my mouth." (Rev. 3.16)  Reluctance, resistance to initiative, and passionless actions wastes our human potential.  Reluctance comes in various forms such as cynicism and negativity. 

     Enthusiasm* is a wonderful experience.  It generates a 'high' not only in ourselves, but energy in our surroundings - sparking either like energy or fear in the hearts of those around us.  Reluctance is the death to dreams and vibrant relationships.  Timing in life is critical; while one is judging or evaluating a possibility, the magic moment can fade.   How can you capture the moment of inspiration?  Emerson says it two words; "Trust thyself."

     Trusting yourself is believing in yourself, in your work, in your purpose and meaning.  Reluctance promotes itself with a set of reasons or story which is filled with many messages or tapes in our unconscious.  These stories are often connected with some perceived failure or disappointment in life.  Falling in love with your work, you purpose and meaning is the antidote for reluctance.  Is your vision of yourself big?  It is really hard to fall in love with something that is small, safe and free of challenge.  
       The vision begins with a wish turning to a want.  The next challenge is do you believe that you can.  Trusting yourself!  Now comes the measure of trusting yourself...I will!  
       A surefire way to overcome reluctance is to start; waiting isn't a strategy.  Time marches on, and the moment becomes the past quickly. You have what you need or you wouldn't had the inspiration.  Breaking through your barriers isn't accomplished by talking or thinking about them, but with massive action. 


Do you want to create something that impacts people on a deeper level?  How can you bring more energy or enthusiasm to your work, your relationships, you life?*
Share your decision!

*Mars Dorian