Your Magnificent Self
Who do you know that reflects a "Magnificent Self?" We all know
someone. Oprah is a prime example of someone who embraces her
Magnificent Self. She uses her passions and multitude of
resources to motivate and inspire others. She shines her light
brightly into places of darkness to wake-up the world, call
together other bright lights and beckon us all into oneness. It
is important to know that we each have a Magnificent Self
waiting to be expressed and shared with the world. It is a Self
that comes from within. You can't stand in the bright light of
another Magnificent Self and become Magnificent, it doesn't work
that way. People of Magnificence ask you to cultivate and
develop the qualities of greatness within so that you can become
your own Magnificent Self!
Where do you begin? Here are just a few qualities that define a
Magnificent Self:
1. Take 100% responsibility for yourself and your actions: You
are 100% responsible for your perceptions, reactions and your
responses to life. You are 100% responsible for how you
experience the events of your life. When you are willing to take
full responsibility for life, you no longer blame or accuse
others for things not working in your life. You are empowered to
make apologies, clear up misspoken conversations and make amends
quickly. You commit your energy to bringing life together in a
healthy, loving flow.
2. Live in the Spirit of Abundance Being in the flow of
abundance is key to knowing there is always enough. "Enough" is
measured in terms of ideas, creativity, time, money,
opportunities, and of course love. Letting go of a belief in
"lack" or "not enough" is paramount to being a Magnificent Self.
It also supports you in letting go of having the desire to
compete or have more. As you claim your plenty, you are able to
take all you need and give back more knowing there is always
enough.
3. Gratitude is a Magic Key Living with an "attitude of
gratitude" gives you an open perspective of life. Gratitude
keeps the energy of life flowing. Gratitude is the key that
helps you breathe in life more fully and allow its experiences
to expand both your inner self and your vision of possibilities.
4. Know the Divine Paradox of Life Understanding this concept
plays a tremendous role in how you navigate life's speed bumps.
Situations that appear to "get in your way" are the very
experiences you need to "overcome" in order to get where you are
going. The journey to expressing your Magnificent Self happens
one-step-at-a-time. When you become sidetracked, discouraged or
stuck and begin to spin your wheels, step back and be 100%
responsible for your perception. As you change the energy of the
little things that "get in your way," you are actually taking
the next step forward.
5. Live by a Higher Wisdom Living by a higher wisdom lets you
know you are an intricate part of life's complex puzzle. When
you connect to your higher wisdom, you are linked to your
Magnificent Self. Living in this consciousness supports you in
thinking "outside the box" and in creating habits that support
life, not take it away.
6. Your Life is Your Message Knowing that entire your life's
purpose is to deliver a message, you are committed to giving
your Magnificent Self back to the world as a gift. Your life has
a higher purpose and meaning. You are authentic. You walk your
talk. You practice what you preach and you know you are making a
difference in the world; shining your light on others so they
too have the opportunity to experience living as their
Magnificent Self!
Take a moment and remember, you cannot be an audience member to
become your magnificent self. Being on Oprah or simply listening
to her messages isn't the answer. Thinking like Oprah is. You
must be a participant in your own life's story, deliver your own
messages and generate your own light. Only then can you truly
reflect your Magnificent Self.