Why Control Doesn’t Work

The human race is usually so consumed with trying to gain control over our lives that what happens is that we are blocking flow. We end up controlling our lives in negative ways because we have closed off the Universal flow. We only hold within us a limited amount of knowledge, but when we open up to Universal knowledge, our lives become easier. This is because when we are working from our limited minds and trying to control our lives with these limited minds, we encounter many hardships because we don’t really know how to proceed. We then move through life having to constantly learn from our mistakes because without infinite knowledge, we will of course need to gain more knowledge in order to accomplish our goals.

When you trust, you open yourself up and you allow the Universe to lead you along the right path by letting control go. It’s not an easy thing for most of us to wrap our heads around, however, because we feel that letting go of that control will mean our lives might go spiraling out of control. The opposite is actually true however.

Here’s an example of controlling your life in negative ways. Do you know of someone in your life who has decided that happiness isn’t in the cards for them so they’ve just given up and resigned themselves to an unhappy life. Perhaps they are unhappy in their job but the thoughts of leaving it seems too scary so they just keep on enduring. Having that mindset cancels out all possibilities. How can there be possibilities when there is such an unwillingness to allow them to come into your life? They are being blocked off. You are only controlling your life in a negative way.

Or maybe you know someone who is bound and determined to accomplish something and they just keep struggling because it never seems to happen. I am by no means saying that you should not have goals and strive to achieve things that you want. Of course you should. But the biggest thing you need to do is trust. Give up the control. That person struggling to achieve something so hard may be striving so hard because she is trying to do it in one certain way and that’s the only way she sees. She is not open. She’s trying to pound a square peg into a round hole and the Universe is saying, “no wait, here’s a round one.” And she’s saying, “No thanks, I’m gonna make this one work, damn it!” You see, you must remain open. When you do, you will have gotten in the flow of life and things will come to you with ease.

When you learn to release the control so that you can allow in possibilities and transformation, you will find that new opportunities come your way and new ideas and people come into your life who can help you. All these wonderful things come to you because you’ve opened a door instead of shutting it and saying “oh well, this is my life.”

Remember, it might not work your way, but your way might not be the best way for you. Be open to other ways.

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Faith Zimmerman is a Life Transformation Coach and her passion is helping people move from just enduring life to being exhilarated by life! She uses a holistic approach and assists her clients in balancing their mind, body, & soul, bringing wholeness into everything they do. Her clients learn to release their personal power, create true freedom where they once felt stuck, and flow with life in a joyful way. They are then able to set and reach goals that are a true expression of their authenticity and life purpose. Faith offers FREE tele-classes on topics similar to what you see above. Sign up at: www.FaithsTeleclasses.com

Faith Zimmerman, CCC, PCT
Radiant Life Strategies
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Release The Question “How?”

One thing that we all get caught up in is in the “how.” How are we going to accomplish that goal? How can we possibly change our situation, which feels so hopeless?

I would like to challenge you to release the “how.” When you are worried
about the “how,” changing your life will be difficult and overwhelming. Keep your focus on the “why.” Why do you want what you want?

By keeping your focus on the “why,” you tap into the positive energies and you will feel uplifted and excited. You don’t have to know how it will all play out. Just focus on why you want your goal and how you will feel when you achieve it. Then, be open and allow the Universe to bring to you what you need to transform your life.

It will happen when you let the “how” go and consciously be aware of new insights, “coincidences” and opportunities that present themselves to you. As you do that, you will know intuitively how to proceed and you won’t be crippled with fear. That is how you stay in the flow so that you can transform your life with ease and joy, and it will be so fun to see how the journey unfolds.
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There Is Nothing But Now!

Right now, what is going through your mind? Are you thinking about things you need to get done? Maybe you are thinking about things that happened in the past. When you think about achieving your dreams, is it only the outcome you think about?

I just watched a life-changing movie called “Peaceful Warrior.” It has left me with such a strong and inspirational message to live my life in the now. What is there at this moment besides now? Who are you except this moment? There is nothing really except the present.

Life is about the journey! Don’t be so stuck in the outcome because when you do, you miss out on true happiness. The anticipation of the outcome – that is where real life is. When you do achieve your dream, then what? Most of us assume that once we cross that mile-marker, we will finally be happy. But trust me, if you aren’t happy on the way to your dream, you won’t be happy when you get there either. True happiness comes from within. It comes from being conscious of the moment.
Of course we should have dreams. Our dreams express our authenticity and our purpose, and they give us something really exciting to live for. But remember to enjoy the journey of life. Don’t be so hung up on getting to the finish line that you miss the journey of getting there. Remember to be here fully in the now. Then, you will find true happiness.

Faith Zimmerman, CCC, PCT
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Discover & Live Your Essence

Do you really know who you are? Until you get clear on who you really are at a core level, you will not be able to even recognize your purpose. It will be an illusion to you. You will wonder, why am I here? Is this life and this job all there is? But when you spend some time getting to know yourself, you will be opened up to a whole new world. You will see the world in a whole new light because you will be looking at it through the eyes of your soul, not just through your personality. Our personalities are so limiting because they know nothing outside of our five senses and the reality that we see around us. When we tune into our soul, we see so much more than what we can see, hear, touch, smell and taste. We are opened up to the universal truths. They are within us – we just need to slow the mind chatter and chaos of life enough so that we can experience them. And once we open ourselves up, we will be able to find our true essence.

Your essence is your life purpose; the inner calling that keeps prodding you to listen. It is what you want to feel in your life. It is the overall experience you want to have when you look back on your life. It is the destiny of your soul, the reason you are here on this earth in this lifetime.

Your essence cannot be ignored. It will continue to make itself known to you if you are not expressing it. When you do or say something that just doesn’t feel right, that is your soul telling you that you have stepped away from your essence. If you have a feeling of unhappiness or if you feel like something just isn’t quite right, it is because you are not aligned with your essence.

If you continue to neglect your essence, you will forever be searching for happiness. It will always feel like it is out of reach. You won’t feel fulfilled by your job, your relationships, your home and your life in general. You will feel like there is something more out there. You will have a longing sensation for things to change.

I know that it is hard to find the time to sit quietly and get to know yourself, but believe me when I tell you that you will never feel fulfilled until you do. My suggestion is to do whatever you need to do. Rearrange your life in whatever ways you can and find the time. Make it a priority so that you can experience happiness. Your soul will thank you for it and it will bless you in so many ways.
Faith Zimmerman, CCC, PCT

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Will You Let Fear Define You?

Do you have an inner calling to do something out of your comfort zone? Do you tell yourself not to bother because its too scary to make the changes? Is fear getting in your way? Most of us will answer yes to that question because we all have fears that are holding us back from being who we really want to be.

But let me ask you, how does it feel to let that fear define who you are? In order to be fulfilled, we all have fears that we need to push through. Think about all of the great inspirational stories you hear about people transforming their lives. It always involves working through their fears, and that is what makes the story so great and so inspirational. Without the fear, it would be a dull and boring story.

Do you want your life to be a dull and boring story? Do you want to sit by watching your dreams pass you by because you don’t want to face your fears? I doubt it! You can transform your life simply by deciding that your fears don’t define you; they only hold you back from being you. Decide that your dreams will define you instead! Be willing to step out of your comfort zone and face your fears. That is when you will feel alive and that is when your life will be an exciting, inspirational journey.

Do you need a partner to help you work through your fears? You never have to do it on your own – call or email me today for a risk free life coaching session, so that you can start living the life you crave.

Faith Zimmerman, CCC

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Make Transformations, Not Changes

Most of us fear change, so we stick with our current situations even when we wish things could be different. We want things to change, but we don’t want to have to go through what is necessary to make the change.

Perhaps a better way to think about this is to commit to making transformations in your life, instead of changes.

Websters II New College Dictionary defines change as “to make different; to lay aside, abandon, or leave for another.” Transformation is defined as “to change the nature, function or condition of.” Transformation entails so much more than just making a change. It creates a positive twist on a normally negative action. To transform is to convert the state of the situation into one of new possibility. It creates a new, vibrant energy where our energy was once being drained. To transform is to bring into light and reality the thing we desire.

If we can hold this intention of transformation, we will find passion for “changing” the things in our lives that we are unhappy with. Transformation enlists excitement. To transform your career into one that brings you joy, for example, is exciting, while on the other hand, thinking about changing your job is scary.

See if you can banish the word “change” from your vocabulary and use the word “transform” instead. Notice the shift in your mind, body and soul when you use this new word. Even saying you are going to go “change your clothes” can take on a new perspective. Instead feel what happens when you say, I’m going to go upstairs and be transformed.” Doesn’t that feel refreshing?

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