I was presenting a course about how we create our own
reality.
During a break, I shared with one of the participants about my desire to
paint our house.
The house is big and I hate painting!!!
In actuality, I have never painted before, but the thought of paint tins
and plastic cover-alls, hard work and endless cleaning, wasn't my idea of
fun.
He said that when he decided to paint his apartment some time ago, he had
invited a few friends over, and within a weekend had completed the task,
during which he supplied the sandwiches and beer.
I liked the idea, so I shared it later in the class.
The purpose was to demonstrate the role of brainstorming in creating
solutions, as opposed to the limitations of habitual thinking.
That was the course.
However, within two days I applied this insight "practically" in
my life in relation to my painting
"problem".
A New Year's Painting Party.
Food, drinks, the ritual of New Year's Eve, color, atmosphere...
everything.
All that was left to do was to communicate it!!!
Within 3 more days, I had more volunteers than was practical.
December 30th arrived. 8 grownups and 3 children with their painting
clothes and funny hats arrived in my living room - ready for art.
And art it was.
Each couple took a room, and together with paint buckets, brushes and a
free hand to do as they please, set about the task.
We used our fingers, old cloths, sponges and lots of imagination.
Just before the clock stroked midnight of the old year, the house was
clean and painted and... very different.
As at this day, we cannot put any painting on the walls, as each wall in
itself is a work of art.
Some people are a bit shocked as they enter the house for the first
time.
Most people love it.
My friends feel at home in my house. They have their own wall.
As for me - it's the most beautiful house I have ever lived in.
It's not so easy to ask for support.
It might bring up all your low-self-esteem issues:
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"I might get a 'NO'" - that's true!
You might.
On the other hand - you might get a 'YES'.
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"I might have to give something
back" - probably.
How about a thank you, a smile, a hug...
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"Why should they support me?" - Why
not?
- "I'm admitting that I can't do it on my own" - maybe you
can, maybe you can't.
The point is - do you want to do it on your own?
As for me, this New Year's Painting Party was a big lesson:
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I learned that I don't have to do everything
on my own.
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I learned that it's so much more fun to do
things together.
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I learned that any 'mission impossible' for me
alone is a 'no sweat' for a bunch of friends.
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I learned that when I ask, there is always
somebody who is willing to help.
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I learned that the result of a mutual project
is much more than I could create on my own.
- I noticed that the friends, who joined the party, came closer. A
wonderful bonus!
I've just read what I wrote, and I will try it again.
There is something I need, that I cannot create on my own.
I really want this newsletter to have more readers.
We do it because it's our passion, our vision... our trip.
I would like to ask for your support.
If you know anyone who could enjoy this newsletter, would you mind
recommending him or her using the following link: http://www.inspiration2go.com/recommend.php
It will take a minute of your time.
Your friends will get this newsletter preceded with a short introduction
telling them that you've asked us to send it as a present of
consciousness.
Your friends will get a gift from you;
We will have a chance to support more people; and
You - have a look how it feels to support... just because...
In the meanwhile, look at your life.
Find something you're longing to create, but can't or don't know how to by
yourself.
Take a risk and ask a few people to support you.
Have fun fulfilling your dreams...
Article by: Nisandeh Neta, founder of
Open Circles, an international center for personal-growth and
leadership.
Visit http://www.opencircles.nl
to learn more about how you can make a difference, through living
your dreams.
