Create Affirmations with Service in Mind rather than Result Driven

It's been almost one year since I wrote my last blog. I have been on whirl wind of exciting new adventure and changes in my life. I moved to a completely new city, began a new job and now embarking on some of my dreams. This past week I have been following Oprah's life classes and learning a lot about how to “achieve goals” by using the intentions “to service others” rather than focus on the end results of what we want. In other words, let go of expectations but embrace the moment of the process and serve your true purpose by giving to others. In Oprah's life Classes, Cheryl Richardsons, shares how she believes you will be more successful at achieving your goals if you practice affirmations with the intention and purpose to “serve” rather than be “result” driven. When you act to “serve your families and communities” you than set intentions for true purpose in your life. By practicing your affirmations in this way it takes the pressure off focusing on the “results”, and it allows you to be present in the moment. You feel a sense of satisfaction, peace and purpose. The positive energy is projected out to the universe. Richardson emphasize result driven goals can put negative pressures on us and we can come across distress and desperate. This is not the kind of energy we want project to the universe. Mother Teresa is an example of how one can achieve goals through positive intentions. Her true passion and purpose to serve the poor helped her to achieve her goals to raise funds and bring awareness about the conditions of the poor. Through her charities she was able to give hope to the poor by building many infrastructures such as homes, schools, businesses and farms. She made a difference in the lives of people, while at the same time achieving her goals at many levels; spiritually, physically, emotionally and mentally.

Successful Life Strategies - 5 Keys to Build an Extraordinary Life

I usually write about something that has been challenging me. Lately that has been fears. Old patterns, insecurities and negative thoughts have crept back into my “thoughts”. Maintaining a positive attitude and positive outlook on life requires being able to control our fears and our thoughts that feed them. Here are 5 keys for you to begin building an Extraordinary Life.

Recognize when Fear is present: It’s important to recognize and acknowledge your fears and not ignore them. Speak to them, write about it and share with others about your fears. If fear has prevented you from fully enjoying life or experiencing success in your life, than you need to work on overcoming it so that you can embrace what life has to offer.

Distinguish what you are afraid of: By identifying your fears and facing them, you’re better able to deal with them rather than reacting to people or situations. Often anger and insecurities are fear based. If the fears you face are preventing you from growing, succeeding or enjoying life than you have to get professional counseling or seek self help groups.

Affirm Yourself: Many people overcome small fears. For instance, I was so afraid of flying and would not go into an airplane. I acknowledge this fear and took some on line courses on “fear of flying”. I learned about the plane engine, noises etc.. and gaining knowledge. I also found out there are more car accidents than there are airplane accidents. In addition to learning what I was afraid of, I created affirmations. “I love flying, it is safe and fun”.

Act in the Face of the Fear: I faced my fears of flying and just started flying on planes. I bought meditation tapes to listen too and say my affirmations, “God is with us, I have no fear”. The more I flew, the easier it got. But the best thing about the experience is I was able to visit and travel to many destination. It opens many positive and wonderful opportunities for me, including a job I loved.

Expand Your Thoughts: Your thoughts create “feelings”. How you think creates your feelings. Most fears stem from what people have experienced or heard. Then they feed into their fears. You have the power to change this, by changing the thoughts of experiences that caused these “feelings” of fears. Create new thoughts, deal with those past experiences to address your fears. It is possible.


Don’t let fear control your life and prevent you from experiencing what life has to offer. Begin applying these keys and see your life become extraordinary in all areas. It takes being consistent with a touch of patience. Nothing happens overnight, however, create the habits and success will come.