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The Teachings; Our Future – Who Is Responsible?
Posted by Antonia Furlong in Unlock Your Mind on November 22nd, 2009
Our Future
Who is Responsible?
We are all brothers and sisters with the same mental and physical capacities, the same problems and the same needs. We must all contribute to the fulfilment of the human potential and the improvement of the quality of life as much as we are able. We are also being drawn together by the grave problems we face; over population, dwindling natural resources and an environmental crisis that threatens our air, water and trees, along with the vast number of beautiful life forms that are the very foundation of existence on this small planet we share.
I believe that to meet the challenge of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for his or her own self, family or nation but for the benefit of all mankind. Universal responsibility is the real key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace, the equitable use of natural resources and through concern for future generations, the proper care of the environment.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
June 2008 – Sydney, Australia
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama advocates for individual and universal responsibility – this is his message, the very basis of his teachings and those of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Over the course of his 2009 visit to Australia, His Holiness will present, demonstrate and discuss the very nature of being and how responsibility for our future lies with each and every one of us.
The Our Future, Who is Responsible? 2009 visit will include two days of Buddhist Teachings base on the famous Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta (is the wish to attain complete enlightenment – that is, Buddhahood – in order to be of benefit to all sentient beings) and three Public Talks in Sydney, Hobart & Melbourne.
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For more information go to http://www.dalailamainaustralia.org/home.aspx
If You Could Do Anything What Would It Be?
Posted by Antonia Furlong in Action, Tips and Pointers, Unlock Your Mind on October 5th, 2009
Recently I was talking with a friend I catch up with on the phone every month or so.
Not so long ago she was talking to me about her job and that’s she’s been given more responsibility. My reaction to that was ‘great, they are finally recognising you for your good work’ knowing that she is someone who thrives once she has a goal, a mission, she just goes for it – she is incredibly talented and she very focussed.
The sting to the ‘more responsibility’ tale she told me is that her salary was cut to pull back on company expenses. So she is now doing more, working harder, achieving more… all for less money – how backwards is that?
During this most recent call there was a little less enthusiasm in her voice and she started describing a few tell tale signs that sounded all too familiar.
She’s sick of the commute – every 2nd days she’s in a bad mood when she wakes up and even before she gets into work
When she comes home, doesn’t say much and sits in front of the TV (not like the girl I used to know).
She even said she now snaps and gripes at her other half.
She was describing to me all the reasons I decided not be in the ‘corporate/ employee’ game anymore. It takes such a toll on us and on those around us.
Talking a bit more about it she eventually said, and this is the best bit…
“This isn’t right – there’s got to be more to life than this.”
Since that call I have been thinking of ways I can help her to which I ended up scribbling pages and page of notes because at the heart of it all lies the real reason why I started this whole site up in the first place.
I, like her, was in the 9-5 daily routine, the commute, the position of responsibility, however I knew deep down there was more to life than that.
You can go your whole life working hard and being the best, all for somebody else.
Or you can choose to do the same, work hard and be the best, but do it all for yourself.
Which would you rather?
In my wanting to help you, I ask;
If There Were No Limits And You Could Do Anything What Would It Be?
What Would Be The Thing You Would Need To Do To Get You There?
What Is Stopping You From Getting It?
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To avoid any BIG mistakes think about the following.
There are 2 phases to leaving your job and setting up on your own.
1. Replace your current income (which will enable you to leave/ quit/ resign)
2. Increase that income with more income streams and income producing activities (to give you your freedom)
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Food for thought? Love to know what you think – post a comment to tell me.
Until next time,
Antonia
7 Ways To Get Out From Jobs That Pay The Rent
Posted by Antonia Furlong in Action, Tips and Pointers on August 4th, 2009
Do you find you are always looking for work? For another job?
I don’t necessarily mean that you are always out of work looking for another job. What I mean is that you are in a job and yet disasstified with what you are doing for one reason or another, you begin to look elsewhere for a bigger challenge or just something that will take the current pain away and change the scenery?
I spent on average 18 months in each job I had – it certainly isn’t record breaking in terms of long service however moving from one place to another always seemed to be the easiest option when things got tough. I distinctly remember taking a job for the sake of it to pay the bills. In the meantime whilst I was doing that job I would look for something more permanent.
If this sounds like you then keep reading…
If there is anything that I learned from all the moving around, it is this.
I was never going to be happy at any job I did working for someone else.
It’s easy for me to say this now, however I was great at pointing the blame externally, at all and sundry that would wander into my line of fire. I wouldn’t necessarily say this was the best way to learn, but if I can just point it out to you now, before you do what I did and just leave, then please please just take this with you.
You are completely responsible for where you are, the place you find yourself in now and the way you react to any given situation.
Yep, you, no one else, is to blame.
1. No matter what may be said, written or inferred, you are 100% responsible for the reactions you have.
You can choose to react positively or negatively. You can choose to learn from the feedback or dismiss it entirely supposing they are wrong.
2. Wake up to yourself.
This is the exact kind of feedback you need to make a change. Stop pretending it is someone else’s fault. Take a good long look at what you are doing.
3. Change is scary.
Anything new or different is a change and it can be scary. You don’t know what to do or where to begin. Do some research to lessen the blow.
4. Nothing will change if it’s still bearable.
When it gets to a point where continuing what you are doing is more painful that any change you make then something will happen.
Your mind will be made up, your paradigm changed and there will be no looking back.
I am not for one moment suggesting you head out of the door having written the letter of resignation and put it on your boss’ desk. What I strongly suggest you do though is take a look at what you could be doing for yourself.
5. What is it you really want?
I knew I couldn’t work for anyone but myself and so I had to find a way to make an income doing exactly that. I have found through 2 years of research and experince that it is almost impossible to get rich working for someone else. I was going to have to go it alone.
Whilst this wasn’t a decision made lightly it was made with significant self edcuation and learning going on in the back ground. My husband and I chose to do this together (which makes it easier). We chose the path that we thought would get us to where we wanted to go – to our financial freedom.
Financial freedom means many different things to many different people. I am not suggesting anyone of the definitions are right or wrong, however what it meant to us was .
“To replace our exisiting income we were getting from paid employment, with an income from real estate assets and other business assets without trading our time for that money”.
In the film ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ our heroine takes the job she knows she will hate for the year BUT she knows it would open all sorts of opportunities and doors to magazines, editors, writers that will skyrocket her journalism career.
6. What is it that you want so much that you are willing to do anything to get it?
So if you are going to take yet another job that ‘Pays The Rent/ Bills/ Mortgage’ then seriously consider how long will it do just that for you?
7. Short term sacrifices almost always end up in long term gains.
What are your long term gains? What do you want to really be doing with your time?
If finding your way out of the desk job or corporate world is something you want to know more about then please grab your FREE copy of ‘How To Plan Your Escape From Your Desk Job’ from http://www.UnlockYourRiches.com. Simply enter in your name and email address in the top right corner and it’ll be in your inbox within moments.
I wish you all the best and to your continued success.
Antonia
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