The Opportunity Project

One of the most fundamental aspects of religion is belief. Belief in purpose. Belief in something greater. Belief in destiny. Belief that we are here for a reason. Make belief in yourself part of your own personal religion. Believe in your aspirations, your visions, your dreams. Embrace your beliefs. Embrace the mentality. Embrace the work. Embrace the challenge. Embrace the highs and the lows. Embrace your future. This is the path you were destined to fulfill.

  For an hourly wage an employee will typically do As much as is necessary to not get fired. In a relationship or parenting we often will only do  As much as is necessary to get through the day. People will even criticize someone for exceeding expectations. They’ll say: "This is over the top." "Don't you think that's a bit excessive?" "You don't have to try so hard." "Who are you trying to impress?" Why would anyone want to make you feel insecure or embarrassed for exceeding the necessary? But those who exceed the necessary are the winners, the leaders and game changers. The promotion receivers and the goal makers. They get the raises and move up in the world. They are the creators and the inspiration. As much as is necessary does not allow for growth. In fact it limits it. It causes you to maintain the status quo and makes you give up all of the possibilities of future potential. As much as is necessary probably won't get you fir...

I filled in my calendar for the upcoming weeks. So I could better plan my days. Because time seems to get away from me. I added appointments, holidays, birthdays and planned events… But you know what? There was so much blank space between the events. The empty squares; representing days and weeks.  Moments of life. Moments of joy.  Had I been glossing over these? These days were full. Overflowing! Full of laughs, happiness, friendship, joy and love. Leaving the box blank… Now my goal is to recognize how full my days are. Full of love. Full of happiness. Full of laughs. Full of success. There are no blank boxes. Fill every moment with as much life as possible.

 I fear that I am not strong enough I fear that I am not doing enough I fear that I am not working hard enough or pushing myself enough. I fear that I am too weak. I fear that I will be too slow.  I fear that the moment will come and I won’t be ready. But  That’s why we practice. That’s why we train. That's why we will push ourselves. That’s why we don’t give up. That’s why exhaustion can not be the limit. That’s why we can not let fear win. That’s why we need to be ready.  Push yourself to push away the fears. Push yourself to push away the doubts. Push yourself toward all of your goals, your wants and dreams. 

  If words speak to you Say the words out loud. Over and over again.  Make them your mantra. Let the words live inside of you. Let them surround you. Let them become a part of your spirit. Let them ring out into the universe. Trust yourself and the process. Trust that you are on the right path.  Trust that this is a part of the process.  Trust that hard work pays off.  Trust that you are the right person for the job. Work today to make tomorrow easier.  Today is within our capabilities. We can control the time we spend today. We can control the efforts that we give today. We can control the things that we accomplish today. All of this makes tomorrow much easier. Be happy in your efforts. If you are doing all you can and the best you can, then celebrate your strength, your endurance and your victories.

Creativity is a spark, it’s the creation of ideas and then bringing them to life. Creativity is the ability to think in new and imaginative ways, coming up with original ideas, solutions, or expressions. It’s pen to paper or brush to canvas or hands in the dirt. It’s a “look what I made!” when there was no expectation. It involves thinking beyond the usual. Being creative allows individuals to see possibilities, solve problems innovatively, and bring fresh perspectives to various aspects of life. Understanding Creativity Creativity is the ability to think beyond the conventional. To stare at nothing and create something.  Whether we use creativity to foster innovation or find uniqueness, creativity is a talent that is deeply revered. As our creativity thrives we find connections between the abstract, we find the ability to draw a line between two separate ideas and to create something new entirely. This is what it makes it all special. This is the magic in creativity.   T...