No Excuses
Just Do It
By Sophia Falke

It’s here! 2011. Are you feeling it? Are you feeling the increasing vibration, the sense of expectancy, the readiness to bring something greater into our lives? I am. Can’t quite put my finger on it, but I know it’s here and that it’s time for us to take responsibility for our lives and take ourselves and our world to a higher level. No excuses. Let’s just do it!

Planet Earth’s vibration is rapidly increasing. To keep up, we must do the work necessary to raise our own vibration. No more excuses about why we can’t—no more crying about the economy, the banks, the government, the spouse, the boss, the employees, our upbringing, our illnesses, our disabilities, etc. It is time to become clear on what it is we want to achieve and do what needs to be done to bring our vision, goals, and desires into physical demonstration.

But first we must have desires, a vision and goals. Let me ask, what is your vision? Do you have one? If yes, is it written down? It’s not enough to be thinking about what you want…or even speaking about it. Your vision, goals, and desires must be written down. Writing makes it real and gives it substance. My experience is that many people don’t want to commit to their dreams by writing them down. They are afraid to embrace their greatness and are willing to live with “less than” rather than step onto the path that would lead to fulfilling their dreams and goals. Commit. Write it down.

If you don’t have clarity yet on what you want, ask yourself, “What would I do if I knew I would not fail?” “What would I do, what would I have, what would I like to experience if money, time, and other resources were available to me?” “What dreams have I given up because they weren’t ‘practical’?” Write down your answers to these questions…and then write some more...until you gain clarity to what holds the highest vibration and joy for you.

Take that vision or goal and write down what it looks like in physical reality. How does it feel emotionally? Is there a smell, taste or touch to it? If your vision is to write a book, see yourself at the book signing and describe that in detail. What is the book’s message? How many pages in the book? How many copies does it sell? What is it like to hold the book in your hands, to open the front cover so you can autograph it. What will you write above your signature to that admiring fan? Write EVERYTHING down, whether it’s a new house, a new relationship, a new job, an expanded family, a trip, a thriving business, a healthy body. Name it. Claim it…in writing. Make it law.

Put a date to bringing this vision or goal into physical reality and ask, “What will I need to do…or not do…to demonstrate this powerful vision or goal?” Work backward. If you’re at your book signing on October 5, 2011, when does the book have to be at the printers? Who will you ask to review and/or edit your book? When do you need to have the manuscript ready for review? How many pages must you write per day to meet that deadline? What research do you need to do and by when? If travel is important to you, where do you want to go? How much will the trip(s) cost? What do you need to do to generate the money? Who will be with you? etc.

Develop a plan…in writing. If you don’t know how to do something, reach out to someone who does and ask for help and information. Establish your personal team of yea-sayers to cheer you on, give you quality input, and celebrate your successes. Seek support from trusted friends, family members, mentors and/or coaches. Find an accountability partner who won’t listen to any excuses and will hold you accountable to achieving your vision. Yes, you may have issues, yes, outside conditions may be challenging. But what is more interesting…bringing your vision and goals into physical reality or focusing in your “issues”?

I bring all this up because I’ve become clear that my vision includes supporting you in being successful on your journey and because I know certain things about you. I know you have a fire and a passion within you. There are contributions that are yours to make that will bring you to your bliss and that will inspire and serve others. I know that we live in an abundant universe filled with plenty. When you claim your good, you raise the vibration for all and your light is a beacon for others to follow on their journeys. Now is the time for all of us to step into our greatness and raise our vibration to match our planet’s…no excuses, let’s “just do it” together!

Sophia Falke is a coach, seminar leader, and motivational speaker through her business Embracing Greatness (www.EmbracingGreatness.com). She is also minister at Unity Center in the Valley (www.uciv.org). She helps people identify and demonstrate their personal and professional vision and goals. You can reach her at Sophia@EmbracingGreatness.com .