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5 Steps to Performing Your Philosophy

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Performing Your Philosophy

“If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.”-unknown

Several things influenced me to write this post. Too many to list however I have to give the title credit to my friend Evan who sparked the thought via Twitter and someone who emailed me this past week.

Because of my music background I’ve been clearly aware of influences and how they can guide the direction of your musical output & decision making. Today whether it be musical tastes, business decisions or life altering decisions like marriage there are influences involved.

Planning To Perform

“The less you plan the more outside influences plan for you-and they usually don’t have your best interest at heart.“-Me

The work that’s required to tap into your philosophy & perform it is not the kind you may be thinking,

Fact is you may be constipated with knowledge as it is.

It’s going to require you to not only start thinking differently but taking action on those thoughts and doing things differently. You’ll have to strip away your old beliefs and start embracing your current so called flaws because they are a part of you. You will have to start letting go of your current perceptions that they are bad.

You have to ask yourself some questions and you have to be freak’n honest when you do. These are very real hard hitting questions that you can’t bullshit your way around. If you do you’re only cheating yourself from the life you are meant for. Try this exercise:

  1. If time & money wasn’t an issue what would you do with your life?
  2. Why aren’t you doing it? (List out your excuses)
  3. Now ask yourself, are they reality or are they just beliefs? (You’re beliefs make up your reality, you’re reality isn’t real, it’s simply made up from your beliefs)
  4. What is it costing you right now by not pursuing your passion? (List these out)
  5. What will it cost you if you continue to keep on the same path for the next 10 years.
  6. If you don’t correct your course what does that look or feel like at the end of 10 years?
  7. Are you ok with that?

Take those questions and begin to really be with the answers. I don’t care if they hurt, scare you or you’re afraid of what you spouse would think if they knew etc. Be freak’n REAL with your answers. What you resist will persist. If you don’t start to embrace this stuff, it will continue to keep you prisoner no matter what books or CD’s you consume.

Just Start Already Damn

However much you want to think about it (and god knows I’m the king of thinking about it) nothing will ever trump just freaking starting. I’ve wrestled with this on many occasions and even lately with some of my online ventures.

I plan on sharing with you in a video just how bad I can be at this myself at times so don’t think you’re special just because you’re good at procrastinating. 🙂

Compromising Because of So Called Reality

Keep in mind I can’t do it for you, I can only help facilitate the process. It won’t all of a sudden hit you in the head and you have some amazing life changing moment. (Ok, in some rare cases like near death experiences maybe) This is a process of realizing you are the only person not allowing you to live at your full potential.

You are the only one that can release this baggage you’ve held onto all these years that keeps you feeling mentally “trapped.”  (this is all Ego telling you this by the way. Just know it’s all BS) I’m not saying a coach can’t be beneficial in facilitating this. They certainly can. But you’re the one that eventually has to do it.

  • It’s that very same thing that keeps you at the same job you’ve been at for years.
  • It’s the same thing keeps you in your morning routine that you never seem to change.
  • It’s the very same thing that keeps you doing the same things as a couple because you’ve always done them that way.

Routine can be your best friend and it can also be your worst enemy. (Ego loves to stay comfortable)

The problem is you more than likely compromise because of so called reality. It’s why you get stuck in a “rut.” You’re aware of it, you just don’t seem to know why, right?

I know exactly how this feels because I felt it almost 10 years ago until I finally had enough and walked into by bosses office and told him I was moving on. I HAD to do it because my soul was telling me to move on. I was unfulfilled and not serving anyone by doing something I wasn’t passionate about anymore. I simply wasn’t willing to compromise anymore.

Don’t get me wrong. My 7 1/2 years in the mobile home business served me big time and I don’t regret a moment. But it served me it’s lessons and It was time to move on towards my higher purpose. I looked at it as a stepping stone.

Course Correction

When you refuse to listen to that all knowing part of you and you remain complacent in routine it starts coming out in different ways trying to get your attention. Much like a child would do when they can’t get your attention.

We all need a coach sometimes to help facilitate change and guide our course in our lives. I did it earlier this year and it was the very best thing I ever did for myself to accelerate my success. But like my coach said to me:

“Don’t put faith in me because I will disappoint you if you look to me for all the answers. Only put faith in your connection to the divinity that you are a divine being with limitless power.”

Most of the time you just gotta reconnect to source and realize you were the only thing in your way. Meditation every day is a good start and like a shower is a daily requirement.

Where is your foot hold in your supposed reality right now?

The key here is for you to really understand we are here for a purpose and we’re all provided with natural gifts to live that purpose.

There is discontent when we’re not living in our light, our dharma or our purpose.

Some peoples gift is being a mother. Some it may be being an artist. Someone else it may be being a spiritual teacher. Regardless of our roles it’s being what feels fulfilling at the end of the day that matters most.

Go back and do the exercise and ask yourself those questions in order to get a foot hold on what you’d like your reality to be. Then read the 12 steps that lead to loving all of you.

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  1. Therese Miu says

    Tony,

    These questions are the exact questions I found myself just a few short years ago that began to turn my life around for the better:

    # If time & money wasn’t an issue what would you do with your life?
    # Why aren’t you doing it? (List out your excuses)
    # Now ask yourself, are they reality or are they just beliefs? (You’re beliefs make up your reality, you’re reality isn’t real, it’s simply made up from your beliefs)
    # What is it costing you right now by not pursuing your passion? (List these out)

    This is the very reason why everyday I ask myself:
    How can I make today be the BEST DAY ever?
    I start out with my gratitude list, journaling, and meditation. I have begun doing goal-setting every year because it’s been said that, “if you dont plan out your life, you will forever work for someone who do make their goals.” I didn’t want to be that person.

    At the end of each day I ask myself:
    What did I do right?
    What can I do to do better tomorrow?

    I do believe that having a “coach” can definitely HELP you and I have invested on several coaches in life.

    I thank you for posting this. Everyone should read this incredible post!

    Blessings to you Tony And HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    May 2010 be your best year yet!

    I appreciate you 😉

    Love Light & Blessings

  2. Therese Miu says

    Tony,

    These questions are the exact questions I found myself just a few short years ago that began to turn my life around for the better:

    # If time & money wasn’t an issue what would you do with your life?
    # Why aren’t you doing it? (List out your excuses)
    # Now ask yourself, are they reality or are they just beliefs? (You’re beliefs make up your reality, you’re reality isn’t real, it’s simply made up from your beliefs)
    # What is it costing you right now by not pursuing your passion? (List these out)

    This is the very reason why everyday I ask myself:
    How can I make today be the BEST DAY ever?
    I start out with my gratitude list, journaling, and meditation. I have begun doing goal-setting every year because it’s been said that, “if you dont plan out your life, you will forever work for someone who do make their goals.” I didn’t want to be that person.

    At the end of each day I ask myself:
    What did I do right?
    What can I do to do better tomorrow?

    I do believe that having a “coach” can definitely HELP you and I have invested on several coaches in life.

    I thank you for posting this. Everyone should read this incredible post!

    Blessings to you Tony And HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    May 2010 be your best year yet!

    I appreciate you 😉

    Love Light & Blessings

  3. Tony Teegarden says

    Therese,

    Thank you for stopping by. You actually just shared some reeeeally good things that everyone could do everyday to make some big changes in 2010! Thank you!

    As always you’re appreciated as well and I wish you and your family blessings and love for 2010!

  4. Tony Teegarden says

    Therese,

    Thank you for stopping by. You actually just shared some reeeeally good things that everyone could do everyday to make some big changes in 2010! Thank you!

    As always you’re appreciated as well and I wish you and your family blessings and love for 2010!

  5. Evan says

    Hi Tony, glad my comment helped. What’s most satisfying to me is connecting deeply with others about what is important to them. So knowing I’ve helped you a little with this stuff is great.

  6. Evan says

    Hi Tony, glad my comment helped. What’s most satisfying to me is connecting deeply with others about what is important to them. So knowing I’ve helped you a little with this stuff is great.

  15. Tony Teegarden says

    You’re the best Evan. it’s why one of our core desires is contribution. It’s such a powerful and moving experience 🙂 Than you again my friend & Happy new year!

  16. Tony Teegarden says

    You’re the best Evan. it’s why one of our core desires is contribution. It’s such a powerful and moving experience 🙂 Than you again my friend & Happy new year!

  17. Andre says

    Tony, I’ve just read this post for the 2nd time and the message hit home even more this time.

    It gave me goosebumps when you talk about compromising with so called reality, as this is something I’ve been ‘wrestling’ quite a lot lately…

    You are right, there is discontent when we’re not living in our light, our dharma or our purpose!

    Keep shining your light, my friend.

    Peace & Blessings,
    Andre

  18. Andre says

    Tony, I’ve just read this post for the 2nd time and the message hit home even more this time.

    It gave me goosebumps when you talk about compromising with so called reality, as this is something I’ve been ‘wrestling’ quite a lot lately…

    You are right, there is discontent when we’re not living in our light, our dharma or our purpose!

    Keep shining your light, my friend.

    Peace & Blessings,
    Andre

  19. tony says

    I’m quite content that this message resonated with you so much. So many times I see people (Myself including when I’m not fully conscious) attempt to medicate the symptoms of discontent rather than the actual reason of the discontent. It’s not always a lot of fun to embrace and fully take on, but it’s what’s necessary I feel to be at one with it so we can be in the now. Thank you for your contribution today to the conversation brother 🙂

  20. tony says

    I’m quite content that this message resonated with you so much. So many times I see people (Myself including when I’m not fully conscious) attempt to medicate the symptoms of discontent rather than the actual reason of the discontent. It’s not always a lot of fun to embrace and fully take on, but it’s what’s necessary I feel to be at one with it so we can be in the now. Thank you for your contribution today to the conversation brother 🙂

  21. Allison Nazarian says

    Every time I read your blog, I let out a deep breath. Like I know I am on the right path and in the right place and doing at least something right.
    The disconnect you talk about is so freakin impossible to ignore. And yet we all have/experience it at times. And sometimes I know I don’t want to deal with it because the unknown is so scary. And the disconnect is at least comfortable. And…and…and….well, you know.
    I love knowing you and I are in this together.
    Thank you T!
    ~ Alli

  22. Allison Nazarian says

    Every time I read your blog, I let out a deep breath. Like I know I am on the right path and in the right place and doing at least something right.
    The disconnect you talk about is so freakin impossible to ignore. And yet we all have/experience it at times. And sometimes I know I don’t want to deal with it because the unknown is so scary. And the disconnect is at least comfortable. And…and…and….well, you know.
    I love knowing you and I are in this together.
    Thank you T!
    ~ Alli

  23. Tony Teegarden says

    Alli, always appreciate your posts, I love feeling like we know each other and we haven’t even met. Keep your flag flying friend. You’re so exactly where you’re supposed to be. Scared, kick ass and moving forward 🙂

    Much Love & Light

    Tony

  24. Tony Teegarden says

    Alli, always appreciate your posts, I love feeling like we know each other and we haven’t even met. Keep your flag flying friend. You’re so exactly where you’re supposed to be. Scared, kick ass and moving forward 🙂

    Much Love & Light

    Tony

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