Let me tell you a story…
During my graduation ceremony the principal handed me my diploma then he challenged me. He stood there in front of a full auditorium and said, “I Dare You”. “I dare you to reach for the stars and in doing so, love with passion, always lend a helping hand, and trust in yourself. Barbara, I dare you to be interesting, to be interested in others, and be enthusiastic to reach your goals.” Then he handed me a little book titled, I Dare You, by William H. Danforth, Founder and former Chairman of the Board, Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Twenty-Fifth Edition, January, 1974.
Danforth was fully engaged in his prominent words in challenging others to aspire nobly, adventure daringly and to serve humbly in whatever you set out to do. I can guarantee you since the first publication of this powerful little book it has never made the top 10 list. But I can also guarantee you that if you were to read William H. Danforth’s book, you would be so inspired to move forward and accept his dare to create a life to be lived to its fullest.
Mr. Danforth wrote “I Dare You” for the daring few who are headed somewhere. He tells us that his book will not be over-popular because it calls for courage. Does this sound familiar? Probably not. Most motivational speakers of his day glaze over this important fact. A very important fact in stepping out of one’s comfort zone and making goals come to fruition.
If I could, I would thank William Danforth personally for daring me to take my talents, passions, and dreams and step forward into the unknown with courage to achieve the full richness of life. His book, no matter how many times I have read it still instills me with passion to keep embracing life, to recognize my core true character and leadership qualities. Through out the book he encouraging us to lead creative, purposeful lives by developing our own talents and capacities to the utmost.
In whatever you are striving to achieve, or gain clarity on, this is a perfect place to begin your journey. To eliminate any obstacles facing you today.
Just like William H. Danforth, I will help you to rediscover your passion and to dare you to take the challenge to aspire nobly, adventure daringly and to serve humbly.
I want to thank you for visiting my blog. I am here because a dream was dreamed and I fulfilled the dare that was given to me many years ago. I hope I can provide you with the same courage because I dare you to dream your dream and make it happen.
Due to the abundance I have received, I would like to give you Part I of my Being Happy training seminar FREE. It has brought into my own life more happiness than I ever thought possible and I want to share it with you. If you really want lasting happiness today, I recommend you follow the steps provided. Apply the principals of BEING HAPPY and simply enjoy what life will bring you.
Carpe Diem!
Barbara Hilkey Life Empowerment Coach EFT Practitioner
BEING HAPPY – Is there a handbook for that? Part I
Some of the little things you can do for yourself will make the biggest impact on your life. As we all know, happiness is a state of being. It can come from many places. We will only focus on one of the five areas where you can pull happiness into your life starting today.
Focus area number I
Give Your Self-image a Check Up
Our self-image is a blue print of how we behave, who we associate with, and what we will avoid. Our every thought and action stems from the way we see ourselves. We create our own quality of life, based on our own ‘happiness’ self image.
The picture we have of ourselves is colored by our experiences, our success and failures, the thoughts we have had about ourselves, and other people’s reactions to us. We decide on our own self-worth and how much happiness to expect.
Work through the following exercise and application. Repeat as often as necessary.
Exercise and Application:
- Change the way you think and talk about yourself. Always speak well of yourself. Acknowledge your value.
- Recognize compliments paid to you. Successful people always say, “Thank you”.
- Create ways to surround yourself with self-love. This allows you to respect your own wishes as well as other. Remember, being egotistical and having a healthy self-love are complete opposites.
- Feel proud of your achievements without needing to broadcast them.
- Treat yourself and others with respect. No one can make you fell inferior without your consent.
- Realize that some of your behavior is not connected to your self-worth. If you happen to break something, it doesn’t make you a bad person. You simply made a mistake.
- Think good thoughts of yourself and gravitate towards them. Use affirmations to change your inner negative voice.
I hope these simple steps help you create happiness within yourself.
Barbara Hilkey
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