Life Skill: Self Confidence

Years ago I began working on a learning system to help myself, help my students and augment my studies.

This matrix of my learning system characterizes creative living phases and steps, I have sketched a single phrase to capture its’ ethos: DIRECT.

As all the great philosophers have pointed out, life is learning, there is no stopping evolution - it's a natural process depending on the nature of each person. If you don't think that is so, look around your life. Can you distinguish the people who are creating their life versus the people that are living in default mode?

Ralph Waldo Emerson stuck me deeply a few years back when I found this in a book he authored,
"Self Trust is the essence of heroism."

The degrees in the eloquent design of DIRECT are numerous based on the singular focus of experiencing one’s self through a comprehensive sense of inherent divine traits while engaged in a satisfying life of self reliance.

My coaching services facilitate this DIRECT structure. I believe that all people, in all walks of life, are divine but the nodes and culture of society teach and train us, from cradle to grave, in the exact opposite.

These days there is so much emphasis in the mental hoo-ha generated by public opinion and media. Where is the discussion nurturing a balanced lifestyle? I think the poem below accurately describes society today.

“Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.”
~ William Shakespeare

Decades ago, I lived a major transformation, a choice that henceforth I will follow the beat of my own drum. This type of journey begins with small steps, not resolutions, but instead promises and realizations made in the inner sanctum. - away from the subjective world of conformity and controversy. Unfortunately, the means of our society hums a steady beat that numbs awareness into allowing only what adorns public programming.

Are you ready to face the inevitable? The knowing of which will power a refreshed light in your awareness.

Consider this, the only remnants from this life experience, at the time our life does end in this earthly space will be, “What do we take with us?”

I subscribe to the foundation that only what is within will be taken. That is to say, the thoughts and feelings one has will be the wings to lift us from this cycle into the next cycle of life.

Of course, this begs a couple of worthwhile questions, “What are your thoughts and feelings?” “What are your predominant thinking habits?” “What are your predominant feeling habits?”

I do believe that as sentient beings are multi-dimensional. A common consensus is that our beingness is recognized with levels of awareness that include mental abilities, emotions, and physical abilities. More uncommon, but nonetheless true, each of us is everlasting - our Soul.

As a being adjusts their perspective their experiences of life shift. The attitude one carries from moment to moment does influence what is perceived, quantum physics has proven this - meaning it’s common knowledge not heresy or woo-ha.

To be sure we are on the same page, I shall declare that a being perceptive to everlasting life is a conscious being.

Secondly, all people have the ability to be conscious. But, not all beings exercise that ability.

Creative thinking is NOT based on judgment or assessment of another. Much more so, it IS based on cultivating inner wisdom. This structure of living is a slippery slope since you are constantly discovering what to hang on to and what to let go of. What matters to your quality of life - your everlasting life?

Let me be clear, I believe in everlasting life with all beings when it includes vibrant health and prosperity. And that belief is the fundamental nature of creative thinking - thus creative living.

Some will argue that creative thinking can have dark outcomes which I believe to be true as well. However, I declare my focus, and my coaching, do instill living in vibrant health and prosperity.

It is obvious that knowing of something is one aspect to life, but to live that something requires willpower which is the touchstone of self reliance that brings that something into a living experience. Enhancing your skills in critical thinking, imagining, conviction, and contemplation leads to fortifying your innate ability of recognition.

Learning and evolving to fresh degrees has the start and end point within. This process is very different from television where everything is accomplished in a weekly 45 minute adventure show, or when someone tells you what to do and then how to do it.

As your ability to recognize blossoms so does a marvelous refreshed relationship with your Soul.

My promise is thus, as you build your self confidence you will be less dependent on the opinions of others.

When you recognize your inner world, a new world opens where you being to feel tangible freedom.

Every person has their unique path, their unique thresholds that presents their living experience, but we all have one aspect in common: the roots and framework of our life experience - are initiated with thinking.

My intention with this educational article is that you receive fresh insights to power your journey with ease.

If you have a question you’re welcome to call me at (727) 370-0011.

Steu Mann
July, 2023