The Power of 'ing'

Here is a short little ditty about how you can move forward around something that may be blocking you. It’s as simple as changing a noun into a verb so you can take action one step at a time.

Nouns are powerful in themselves - but want to know a secret?  Add “ing” to a noun and you are supercharging it into an action verb. And taking a small step toward something is a great way to achieve your goals and live the life you want.

Let me give you an example.

Let’s say you want to trust more in your life. You value it. Yet, it’s been hard for you to do — to trust another.  Perhaps in your past, others have hurt you, or you lost the ability to trust them for good reasons.  Perhaps your ability to trust is hampered by your inability to be vulnerable (being vulnerable is a pre-requisite to trusting another …. it’s part of letting go — maybe of control — so you can put your faith in someone else).

So, if we want more trust in our lives, how will we likely get it?  By trusting.  Ok, you just said you can’t do that. I know. But here is a way you can practice and strengthen your trust muscle - so you know what it feels like in small ways. The hope is that eventually, you can turn a friend into a closer, trusted friend and perhaps let in another partner into your life and uncover how you can trust them.

“If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.”

Milton Berle

We all know that to strengthen any muscle, we have to exercise it — so how about looking for small opportunities in your day to trust — to BE TRUSTING… You can trust that the car will start as it has every other day this week.  And voila - it does~. You can trust that the coffee shop you always stop at will have that same lovely aroma you love and that your cup will be delicious and a lovely way to start your day.

Find ways in your day to be more trusting — Little ways you can become aware of what it feels like to be actively trusting …and eventually, that muscle will get stronger.

So, what do you want more of in your life? Focus? Love? Acceptance? Try adding the ‘ing’ and practice, my friends. Exercise those loving, accepting, and focusing muscles. 

Here’s a hint: I always start with myself. Hmmmm… Maybe your day will bring more focus on you—loving you and accepting yourself.

This is a practice that I hope you enjoy! Trust me. It works!