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7 Secrets to Co-creative Success

Written by: Vanessa J. Bonnette

Article Overview: Did you make a New Year’s resolution in January to make this your best year ever? Now, that the year is almost gone, you’re probably questioning what’s going wrong and why your dreams are not beginning to manifest!

7 Secrets to Co-creative Success

Did you make a New Year’s resolution in January to make this your best year ever? Now, that the year is almost gone, you’re probably questioning what’s going wrong and why your dreams are not beginning to manifest! Yes, you could wait a bit longer and see what happens, or you can choose to consciously utilise your co-creative power in making your dreams a reality!
It is often said that nothing great happens without a dream or vision. Every great leader was inspired by a dream which they then brought to fruition. Martin Luther King made having a dream famous through his speech - “I Have a Dream.” Here are seven secrets to every visionary’s success...

1. Be inspired by your dream or vision

The most important step is to identify your true desire and purpose. Few people know what it is they really want in life, often settling for less than their heart’s desire. Settling for less brings frustration, resentment and a lack of joy. Asking yourself questions (brainstorming) is a good way to invoke inspiration about your dream:

 What makes me feel excited, passionate and alive?
 Is there any occupation I would do free of charge?
 Who inspires me most in life and why?
 If I did not have to work to earn money, how would I spend my time?


2. WRITE DOWN ALL OF YOUR ANSWERS
During the brainstorming process, you will receive lots of great ideas and amazing answers to your questions. Try to write down as many as you can, no matter how “wild” or “impossible” they seem at the time. Free your mind to receive all that the universe has for you by allowing your imagination to expand. Visualise your greatest potential and write, sketch or draw what you see. Design a collage of your unique dream, vision and purpose and keep it in clear view.


3. FOCUS ON ONE GOAL AT A TIME
Set your ideas list aside for three days. Then read over it again slowly and try to sense when your heart “connects” to one of the ideas on the list. Use your soul’s intuitive guidance to discover the goal that is right for you at this point in time. Of course, goals shift, change, and are re-defined; therefore learning to hear and trust in the universal process is imperative. Once you have chosen your idea, write it down on a fresh page. This will help to establish and maintain your focus on one goal.

4. Preparing to reach your goal
Now that you have a goal to reach you’ll need to prepare for the journey. List some of the practical skills, tools and resources you’ll need to begin:
 Money – how much will it cost?
 Time – does it require a time frame?
 Support – is any type of support/assistance needed?
 Training – what skills, abilities, strengths and gifts does it require?
 Location – do you have access to everything you’ll need?


5. CREATE A MAP FOR SUCCESS
Creating a map for your intended journey helps to avoid getting side-tracked; and to overcome obstacles along the way. In point four you would have identified some of the things you’ll need to reach your goal. Transfer each of these onto a map or time-line and use them as signposts for gauging success on your journey. Don’t allow set-backs to discourage you - try to learn about your strengths and abilities from obstacles and challenges. Reviewing your efforts and rewarding yourself at regular intervals motivates you in accomplishing your goal.


6. FAILING FORWARD
Failure, or fear of it, can be the biggest hindrance to taking the type of risk required to achieve your goal. Real adventure requires courage and determination – remember: pioneers always embark on uncharted territory! Success is measured at the end of one’s life and true success often stems from one’s ability to fail and keep on going. This inner fire of determination sets a person in the “failing forward” direction. Instead of dwelling on negative consequences of past failures - they focus on the positive rewards and future success. In addition, this attitude opens the door to lateral thinking and swift problem solving, further enhancing one’s journey.


7. GUIDED BY THE DIVINE
Fear, doubt, and unbelief will be the three great adversaries to manifesting your dream or vision. These can emerge in several areas – thoughts, emotions, beliefs, unresolved issues; and externally from others. No doubt you have a genuine desire to advance your life to its fullest potential by manifesting your dream or vision. However, on a deeper level, you may harbour fear and doubt or hold the belief that you are unworthy or undeserving. The Divine connection within guides you into higher states of being where negative thoughts, emotions and beliefs are miraculously transformed to align with the higher consciousness and perspective. Take 30 minutes each day to meditate, pray or attune to the Divine – in whatever way works best for you.

The world’s greatest visionaries, geniuses and those who have truly made a positive impact in our world did so with the courage of their convictions and an unfailing Divine connection. The world is waiting for you to shine! Illuminate your vision and pursue your potential ... see the manifestation of your dreams!

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