I just got back from Mt. Tremblant in Quebec skiing with my old friends, something we have been doing for the past 25 years. Two of the guys I have known since public school since grade three. We get together every year we can and throw ourselves recklessly off the side of mountain. The neat thing about this is that when we get together its almost as if time sits still. We pick up the old conversations, we talk skiing, wives, kids, and tip a few just for old times sake.
The thing about skiing is that it takes a lot of confidence and getting over the fear of going down steep slopes on two worn out skis and knees and just trusting yourself. A few years back I was kind of afraid the whole time I skiing. I kept thinking I am too old for this and its too much trouble. Needless to say we got cold weather, blowing snow and skiing was not much fun. I decided it was time to give it up. At 57 why did I need to ski. Last year's trip I got the flu before the trip and did not make it. I felt at the time I could not care less.
The funny thing about your thoughts is that they dominate who you are and what you can become. Over the past year, I started to think about the ski trip again. I started to get a renewed interest and started to remember that skiing was one of the great fears in life I needed to get over. I started to want to ski. The closer the week came the more excited I became. I pulled out the old skis put them in the car, started getting my gear and boots together a week prior and by the time I was heading up to the slopes I was excited. I was excited to see my old friends, to conquer my fear once again and excited to be zipping down the slopes at high speeds and feeling the wind in my ears.
Needless to say the trip was amazing. Four days of glorious sun, great snow conditions, no people and lots of perfect temperatures. Is it coincidence? Did the universe provide ( as it always does) or was it just dumb luck?
In my book " The Ten Commitments to A Better Life" I describe in one chapter about the committing to where you fit it. For me this week I fit in as a skier. As such the universe provided the best conditions and the best situation for me because I was focused on having a great ski trip and looking forward to skiing in great conditions and with good friends.
As I have said many times, be careful for what you ask for as it usually shows up. Once again, the power of attraction and help from the universe was most likely on my side. Another great tip, is to not be attached to the outcome. You never know how the solution will appear, but the moment you give yourself a dedicated focus, the universe is always there. Can I say that with conviction. My ego doubts it, my personal self agrees with it and overall, I am not going to worry about it. As my book says -- ask the universe for what you want, be 100% clear and you will be amazed at what will happen.
Kensel Tracy is the Marketing Coach and helps small, medium and large sized business grow and prosper.
