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What is a true creation?

Most anything really. This Blog post is a creation. The blank stare on your face is a creation.

The definition of the word “create” is to bring into existence. So a creation is something that was brought into existence.

It wasn’t there, but now it is – a creation.

Actually that is the basics. But right now I’d like to get a little deeper into it.

There are many different kinds of creations. There are creations that are tangible, as well as creations that intangible. There are creations that last for a second, and creations that will last for eternity. There are creations that are very tiny and creations that gigantic.

Let’s talk about a few of kinds of creations that perhaps you haven’t thought about before.

The ongoing creation creation. This blog would be an example of the ongoing creation creation. It never ends. Every day I am adding to it, tweaking it, and updating it. How many ongoing creation creations can you think of?

The fleeting moment creation. These kinds of creations happen every day. A smile, a kind or unkind word, or greeting. The fleeting moment creation often is overlooked, or discounted on how truly powerful and important it can be. Many wars have been fought over fleeting moment creations. Many lives have been eternally altered by fleeting moment creations. They may come into existence for only a fleeting moment but they sure do carry a wallop.

The destruction creation. Sometimes destruction can lead to powerful, ominous, even earth shattering creations that affect the lives of millions, perhaps even billions. I bet the Taliban had no idea what they were creating the day of 9-11. But even on a smaller scale how many enemies are created by destructive actions or words of another. Divorce, murder, hatred are life altering creations brought about by the destruction creation.

A true creator’s creation. The difference between many of the creations that I have spoken of in this article and that of a true creator is that a true creator consciously creates creations with purpose, whereas many of the other creations that I have described were creations brought into existence by creators that relegated their power of creation to external forces and laws.

True creators consciously create creations they want to create. If they want a better relationship with their spouse they create circumstances and opportunities that support and build their relationship. If they desire to solve a problem they set out to bring into existence creations that directly or indirectly solve the problem. Creator’s create creations of value and importance.

This list is just a beginning. There are many other kinds of creations.

I would love to hear your ideas. Please share with me your thoughts on the subject.

As a follow-up to the “Four Easy Steps To Creating An Amazing Life” article I would like to talk a little bit about self awareness.

Self Awareness is having a clear perception of yourself, your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. Self Awareness allows you to understand other people, and how they perceive you, and your attitude and your responses and reactions towards them.

Self awareness is the first step in creating an amazing life. Where you focus your attention, your emotions, reactions, personality and behavior to determine where you want go in life.

Having self awareness allows you to see where your thoughts and emotions are taking you. It also allows you to see what controls your emotions, behavior, and personality so you can make the changes you want. Until you are aware of your thoughts, emotions, words, and behavior, you will have difficulty making changes in the direction of your life.

I would like to ask you a very important question: Do you really know yourself?

Sages throughout time have stated “Know Thyself.” They have declared that it is the the key to wealth and happiness. At first glance, most people would say that they indeed do know themselves, you think you know yourself, but do you really?

Scientists claim that 95% of what we do throughout the day is controlled by our subconscious minds. Subconscious programming takes over the moment our conscious mind is not fully paying attention. So how much are you really aware of?
When you are not fully present and aware, you are moving through life on auto-pilot. Most of what you do is automated; you live by habit, reacting unconsciously to people and events around you.

Humans generally let others tell them what to do. Our minds are like computers, and blindly follow the programs that were downloaded without question when we were young. You did the same thing. Your mind is programmed to behave, to think, to react to everything that occurs in your life.

With self awareness, you take charge that programming. You live with intention, focus and purpose. You wake up to your immense potential and endless possibilities. You uncover a wealth of creativity, talent and wisdom that is already inside you, waiting to be tapped into. You begin to create an amazing life.

Have you ever been in an auto accident? You may have experienced everything happening in slow motion and noticing details of your thought process about the event. This is a state of heightened awareness. With practice you can learn to engage these types of heightened states and see new opportunities for interpretations in your thoughts, emotions, and conversations.

It’s only when you STOP and begin to pay attention to yourself that you can actually experience heightened awareness and begin to understand your subconscious programming. It is then that you can become aware of the beliefs that self-sabotage your highest intentions. It is then that you uncover the root causes of your blocks, your negativity, low self esteem, sadness, fears, overwhelming emotions and pains.

It is like going on a voyage of self discovery. You return from the voyage as a wiser and more confident individual. It is self awareness that helps to form the cornerstone of your own self improvement.

You can’t change what you are not aware of!

I have found that the feeling of dissatisfaction is the first stage of self awareness. What do I mean by this? Well, as you learn to know yourself, you learn to understand the many facets of your thoughts, your personality, and what makes you tick. Once you understand yourself, you will find areas that you are dissatisfied with. This dissatisfaction with yourself is a tremendous motivator for change. You take action to correct any areas of dissatisfaction.

As you become more aware, you will change. You will see more clearly the choices before you, and claim your power to choose what’s best for you. You will remove that which dissatisfies you and you will add that which pleases you. You control life – life no longer controls you. You become a powerful creator of an amazing life.

It is said that nothing changes until something moves. I both agree and disagree with that statement. I agree that action does cause things to change, but not all action is good action. I disagree because I think too many times people start moving/taking action without first taking the time to be aware of where they are.

I think of it in this way: Before you begin on a large journey you first must know where you are in relation to where you want to go. You must first be aware. No traveler would begin without first knowing where they were. It almost sounds silly to say, but far too many people live their lives without knowing where they are. They are not aware.

Practice stopping before starting. Before you head off in any direction, first be aware of where you are. Stop then go. With a little practice you will become more self aware.

I like to find a quiet place and close out the world, and ponder. This meditation or inward looking has proven to be very enlightening to me. I have been able to see things that I would not have seen in the noisy and busy world. Take a few minutes every now and then to sit and ponder upon your life. In these moments of heightened awareness you begin to see the life you truly can create.

Lesson: Stop. Ponder. Be aware.

What is a true creation?

Most anything really. This Blog post is a creation. The blank stare on your face is a creation.

The definition of the word “create” is to bring into existence. So a creation is something that was brought into existence.

It wasn’t there, but now it is – a creation.

Actually that is the basics. But right now I’d like to get a little deeper into it.

There are many different kinds of creations. There are creations that are tangible, as well as creations that intangible. There are creations that last for a second, and creations that will last for eternity. There are creations that are very tiny and creations that gigantic.

Let’s talk about a few of kinds of creations that perhaps you haven’t thought about before.

The ongoing creation creation. This blog would be an example of the ongoing creation creation. It never ends. Every day I am adding to it, tweaking it, and updating it. How many ongoing creation creations can you think of?
The fleeting moment creation. These kinds of creations happen every day. A smile, a kind or unkind word, or greeting. The fleeting moment creation often is overlooked, or discounted on how truly powerful and important it can be. Many wars have been fought over fleeting moment creations. Many lives have been eternally altered by fleeting moment creations. They may come into existence for only a fleeting moment but they sure do carry a wallop.
The destruction creation. Sometimes destruction can lead to powerful, ominous, even earth shattering creations that affect the lives of millions, perhaps even billions. I bet the Taliban had no idea what they were creating the day of 9-11. But even on a smaller scale how many enemies are created by destructive actions or words of another. Divorce, murder, hatred are life altering creations brought about by the destruction creation.
A true creator’s creation. The difference between many of the creations that I have spoken of in this article and that of a true creator is that a true creator consciously creates creations with purpose, whereas many of the other creations that I have described were creations brought into existence by creators that relegated their power of creation to external forces and laws.
True creators consciously create creations they want to create. If they want a better relationship with their spouse they create circumstances and opportunities that support and build their relationship. If they desire to solve a problem they set out to bring into existence creations that directly or indirectly solve the problem. Creator’s create creations of value and importance.
This list is just a beginning. There are many other kinds of creations.

I would love to hear your ideas. Please share with me your thoughts on the subject.

I came across a sales letter today that I would like to share with you. It was sent to me by the famous marketer Rich Schefren. It’s called “The League of Extraordinary Minds” 6 Week Discussion Panel Series.

As I looked at the 53 people who are going to be delivering information I came to the realization that each one of them is a powerful creator in their own right.

Take a look:

Jay Conrad Levinson | Stephen Covey | Michael Gerber | Brian Tracy | Jack Trout | Robert Cialdini | Tony Robbins | Fran Tarkenton | Neil Fiore | Dan Ariely
Gary Vaynerchuk | Kevin Hogan | Al Ries | Paul Zane Pilzer | Joseph Jaffe | Julie Morgenstern | Spencer Johnson | Sergio Zyman | Michael Masterson
Barry Schwartz | Russell Granger | Dan Hill | Michael Bosworth | Pam Danziger | Christophe Morin | Ori Brafman | Joseph Jaffe | Dr. Paul Schoemaker
Bert Decker | Paul Cherry | Vicki Kunkel | Bo Burlingham | Eric Flamholtz | Kerry Patterson | Lou Adler | Brad Smart | Marilyn Tam | Jan Yager
Nancy Ratey | Dave Crenshaw | Jim Murphy | Josh Waitzkin | Dan Millman | Kathy Kolbe | Tom McCarthy | Marshall Thurber | Marshall Goldsmith
Joseph Grenny | Jeffrey Pfeffer | Sam Deep | Tony Jeary | Herb Cohen |Greg Hicks | John Kotter

Man, just when you think Rich Schefren and Jay Abraham have topped themselves, they go and create a creation even more amazing than their last creation.

Go here to see what I’m talking about (you’re going to freak–I know I did)…

https://schefren.infusionsoft.com/go/loemo/Got2cre8/

Yeah, you read that right. More than 50 of the world’s most brilliant business and marketing minds. All in one place. And all ready to help you create success and achieve of your dreams.

For six unforgettable weeks, you’ll sit at the feet of the masters in a series of intimate panel settings, listening intently as they reveal their most closely hidden secrets for building a mega-profitable business.

Seriously–this “Group Think Tank” process has the capability to increase your profits by up to 1,000%–or more–before the year is over.

And the best part about it? The COST.

Because, well….there is none.

https://schefren.infusionsoft.com/go/loemo/Got2cre8/

That’s right–you can get six weeks of in-depth mastermind training from the foremost experts on marketing and business building…for no charge.

But you gotta hurry. Rich and Jay are only allowing a certain number of people inside. And since the entire industry is buzzing about this, those spots will fill up in a heartbeat.

So go here NOW and grab yours.

https://schefren.infusionsoft.com/go/loemo/Got2cre8/

I’ll see you there…