I have fun in everything I do.

This is the last component of our living a legendary life series, and almost the most important.

As I lay by the fireplace last night, watching the flames and smoke twirl in an exotic, playful dance, a huge smile broke out across my face. This is fun! Steve and I have taken the mattress from the bedroom and placed it right in front of the fire, just like we used to do with our sleeping bags while camping in our childhood. We’ve snuck away from the world, to sit in solitude, commune with nature, and enjoy each other’s company. Well, that, and to do a little work in preparation for the new year to come.

And, the best part is that it’s fun! Every action we’re taking, from every step of planning to every meal on the BBQ, is pleasurable.

That’s what legendary individuals understand. Life doesn’t have to be difficult. It doesn’t have to be boring. It doesn’t have to be infused with drama, sadness, or uncertainty. In fact, it’s quite the opposite! Life is designed to be exhilarating. It’s designed to be met with an eagerness about what’s to come and an appreciation of what is along each step of the journey.

So, in this last week of 2011, reflect on the legendary components you already possess. Celebrate your uniqueness. And, observe where you might want to be more legendary in 2012. There are so many ways to continue your path of personal and spiritual growth—being legendary is just part of the entire equation.

Take Action Step:

Step 1: Review the list of legendary components below. Check which beliefs and actions you already participate in regularly. What do those statements look like in your life? How do they take shape in tangible ways for you? Maybe even make a list of things you appreciate as part of your legendary life.

Step 2: Pick one aspect of living a legendary life that you feel is lacking in your life now. Focus on what that means to you, and how you can focus on that in this next week. As often said, your focus determines your reality. Have fun as you take this new awareness into each day and explore how you feel as a result of including that legendary component in your decisions, relationships, and perspectives.

• I am self-actualized.
• I am legendary everyday.
• I write my goals and see them everywhere.
• I have a context (set of beliefs) that align with my goals.
• I have great coaches in all areas of life.
• I am legendary now.
• I am willing to do the necessary work to create my success.
• I am willing to fail in the right direction (learn from challenges as I reach for my goals)
• I have legendary friends.
• I love life and I love what I do.
• I keep my commitments.
• My commitments create paths to freedom.
• I have fun in everything I do.

With the end of 2011 approaching, it's the time of year to reflect on the past twelve months as well as decide which of our attributes we want to take with us into the year to come.

Consider the legendary components of yourself that have been discussed thus far:

• I am self-actualized.
• I am legendary everyday.
• I write my goals and see them everywhere.
• I have a context (set of beliefs) that align with my goals.
• I have great coaches in all areas of life.
• I am legendary now.
• I am willing to do the necessary work to create my success.
• I am willing to fail in the right direction (learn from challenges as I reach for my goals)
• I have legendary friends.
• I love life and I love what I do.
• I keep my commitments.

and, now,

• My commitments create paths to freedom.

When you approach your commitments with a sense of responsibility, an attitude of joy, and an integrity that matches your words with your actions, you set seen, and unseen, motions into play. People become excited about your involvement. They recognize that you're reliable. They admire your courage, dedication, and passion.

In addition, the law of attraction begins to draw towards you people, circumstances, and possibilities that match your energy. With this magnetism, you begin to create pathways of freedom. And, this liberty, this sense of expansion, exists far beyond your scope of expectations and imagination.

What do I mean by that?

Even your imagination is limited. It's based on your past experiences and understanding of what's possible for your future. True freedom is beyond those confines. When you keep your commitments with a joy, zest, and excitement, you open the door to receive opportunities that are bigger and better than anything you could concoct with your mind.

There are far larger forces involved in the creation of each and every moment we experience. Tap into your legendary self, and the power that lies within, by:

• acknowledging the unique gifts and attributes of others
• addressing your commitments with a positive perspective
• taking time to reflect on and cultivate those characteristics that make you great
• and, accepting each moment as it adds to the quality of your life experience

Who knows, the freedom that you get to experience--in the body, mind, and spirit--as a result of your commitments can far outstretch the scope of your imagination... and the potential you have to be legendary!

I keep my commitments.

This is today's legendary quality, which, when cultivated, leads to a legendary life.

With the holiday season in full swing, it's one of the most event-packed times of the year. That being said, our commitments can increase exponentially. Our businesses have dinners. Our friends throw parties. Our families get together for various reasons.

It's easy to say 'yes', anticipating more merry with each acceptance. Only, when the evening arises, it's easy to want to back out. After a long day of work, perhaps you can only think of taking a hot bath or enjoying  a cold beer on the couch. Living  a legendary life involves having a match between your words and your actions. So, when you say yes, being legendary includes following-through.

The rub: that you want  your heart to match the other two.

When your entire being can find something positive to focus on, a powerful life-enhancing aspect to enjoy, then each gathering can add energy to your life. You can find similarities between yourself and others. You can be excited to hear about the joy experienced by others. You can show compassion for others who might not be in the same emotional space.

And, with this broader perspective--with an alignment of heart, words, and action--you awaken the legend within. You are a gift to yourself and a gift to others around you. And, doing this in the busy month of December is just another opportunity to practice living legendary in the other months of the year.

Take legendary action:

Ask yourself,

• What commitments have you made this week?
• What makes you excited about them? 
• Who are you grateful to interact with at these events? 
• What values do you hold within that create alignment with your heart, words, and actions?

Then, show up and notice how you expand your own personal joy by being present and sharing your gifts with others.

Living a legendary life is about living extraordinary. While we were often taught as children that ordinary is acceptable, we were all designed--at a soul level--to live extraordinary... beyond what seems possible, beyond what even our imagination can formulate.

While there are larger-than-life components to being a legend, there are choices we can make everyday that contribute to our overall capability to expand into our fullest potential! Some of the ideas we've covered thus far include:

• I am self-actualized (aware, intuitive, keeping a bigger picture in mind)
• I am legendary everyday (doing my best, and trusting my best is good enough)
• I write my goals and see them everywhere
• I have a context (beliefs and values) that align with my goals.
• I have great coaches in all areas of my life (in my personal, business, and spiritual areas)
• I am a coach or teacher for others.
• I do the necessary work to create my success.
• I am willing to make mistakes as I pursue my dreams.
• I live legendary now.

Today's legendary concept is: I accept others as they are, without trying to change them.

This is something I was reminded of during this Thanksgiving holiday. Like many of you, I spent it with my close family. We are all unique, with our own strengths, personalities, and life goals. While it may be easy to offer advice or insight to others  (ideas that might help them live their legendary life), it's not our place to take responsibility for the decisions of others.

In fact, while living a legendary life means being entirely confident in who you are, understanding your beliefs and taking action now, it also includes accepting yourself entirely. It means assessing your own state of being, your own choices, and your capability to move forward. It also means stepping out of the role of rescuer and into the role of a lover.

This doesn't refer to love in a romantic sense, although it can encompass that. Instead, stepping into love refers to meeting people where they're at, understanding them without judgment, and doing what you can without enabling others. When you know who you are, and you live from the heart to build relationships with those around you, It increases the ability for others to trust you, to believe in you, and to come to you when they really do need some insight. You stand as a strong beacon of light, shining the possibility for others to live their legendary life just like you are living yours. Only, the way each legendary life unfolds is entirely unique.

So, ask yourself today:

• What qualities do I enjoy in those around me?
• How am I being content and honest around others?
• Am I utilizing good listening skills to really hear what others have to say?
• Do I look for the legendary qualities in others, because they are already there?

If you've been following this series, there are so many facets of living a legendary life. Today's component involves living legendary now.

What do I mean by that?

Well, you're probably heard people say, "I'll be happy when..." or "I'll be on my path when..." or "I'll be ready to when..." All you need to do is fill in the blank with whatever excuse comes to mind. It could be we're waiting for more money, more confidence, more time, or more freedom. In any case, our subconscious--the ruling force of our beings, which allows us to drive a car from memory and maintain an effortless walking gate--doesn't recognize the future.

Your subconscious only lives in the now. This is why visual imagery works, from helping professional athletes achieve success to working moms finding some relaxation. Your mind utilizes sensory input from the past, or imagined future, and processes that information NOW. It's only in this present moment that the subconscious functions.

This is why it's all too important to LIVE LEGENDARY NOW. It's the small steps you take, the small decisions you make on a daily basis that add up to a legendary existence. The future can wait. Now is the moment of power... the time when you have control in affecting your future, in creating circumstances, relationships and goals you desire.

It's really the character you have now that makes you legendary. As one of my favorite quote says,

"You can have big plans, but it's the smallest choices that have the greatest power." --Robert Cooper

If you find yourself waiting (or "Waiting for Jack" as Kristen Moeller says), your mind will believe it needs more time, talent, or whatever to make your dreams a reality. Instead, focus on how to use your creative, pro-active, and powerful self in this moment. You have all the wisdom within you NOW to be living a legendary life.

As a result, notice what you can do today to make a difference:

• Take one small action where you feel like you have control
• Relax and remind yourself that you are doing your very best, and your best is good enough (even though that changes on a daily basis)
• Smile. It seems much easier to make a positive difference in your own life, and the lives of others, with a smile on your face

So far, we've covered so many aspects of living a legendary life:

• I am self-actualized (aware, intuitive, keeping a bigger picture in mind)
• I am legendary everyday (doing my best, and trusting my best is good enough)
• I write my goals and see them everywhere
• I have a context (beliefs and values) that align with my goals.
• I have great coaches in all areas of my life (in my personal, business, and spiritual areas)
• I am a coach or teacher for others.

This week, I do the necessary work to create my success. As this list is inspired by Chris Lochhead of Play Bigger, I'm going to take the liberty and combine this concept with another one: I am willing to fail in the right direction.

It seems that many of us buy into the fears that keep us from living our true, authentic, legendary lives. And, to cover that fear, we use simple excuses. In the case of not doing the work, we think we don;t have enough time, or we're too tired, or we're not even sure if our idea will work out.

The last of these excuses (although I'm sure you can think of many more that keep you from taking positive action towards your dreams) is what made me think of our fear of failure.

Sometimes we just need to get to work, so that energy of forward progress and inspiration (without attachment to the outcome) can lead us to the next actions that will best suit our progress. When we take the time, and energy, to move in the direction of our dreams, we demonstrate our commitment to living as a legend. We also show our trust in the purpose of our lives (even if the whole picture might not be totally clear at this moment).

And, when we remove the fear of failure, or, put another way, when we're willing to risk failing as we head in the direction of our dreams, a whole new perspective emerges. We can use each experience, no matter how challenging it may be, as a lesson for our future. We can see the value in the our effort and then make positive changes in the future.

Which reminds me of a quote:

"Many think success is getting everything I want. [Instead]... success is not being done, not being complete. Success is still dreaming and feeling positive in the unfolding." --Abraham

So, what work are you doing today, what steps are you taking in the direction of your dreams? And are you willing to take the risks necessary to live your legendary life to its fullest?

Last week focused on receiving wisdom from others in the form of coaches--in your personal, business, and spiritual spheres of life. This week, it's the flip side of the coin. This week, it's about being a coach and giving of yourself to others.

"Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace... a soul generated by love." --Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thus, to live a legendary life, it's essential to have this component: I am a teacher/coach for others.

I believe that each of use has been given unique talents, life circumstances, and abilities to help us make the most out of life. And, it's not just making the most out of our lives, it's about positively influencing the lives of those around us as well. And, when we give of ourselves, we are acknowledging our ability and responsibility to be a force for good in the world.

There are many who have taken the occupation as teacher or coach. But, that's not necessarily a prerequisite for living a legendary life. In fact, it's often in those times where we least expect it that we can give of ourselves. Maybe it's offering food to those who don't have it. Or it could be helping rebuild a town after a devastating storm. Perhaps, it's giving a hug to someone you love.

Those one-time giving opportunities can add a huge boost to your life. Taking on the role of a coach or teacher in the lives of others is what truly makes you legendary. How are you affecting those you see on a regular basis? Are your words and actions providing a positive role model to someone you love or people you work with? How are you sharing your own life wisdom and experiences on a regular basis with others?

The best part about being legendary is not only found in the ways your own life miraculously abounds, but in the ways that you can positively impact the legendary lives of others around you.

As I return from Oz, it's nice to return with a new perspective on life. One insight that has made me smile is that people all over the world are living legendary lives. The question is: are you?

The previous blogs talk about these components:

• I am self-actualized.
• I am legendary everyday.
• I write my goals and see them everywhere.
• I have a context (beliefs and values) that align with my goals.

Today's concept: I have great coaches in all areas of my life.

Now, you might find it very easy to have role models that you admire. You might even have close relationships with some of those people who help guide you in a direction that continually improves yourself and your life performance continually.

Yet, for the purposes of today, I'd like to talk about three broad areas of life in which it helps to have guidance. Coaches offer us support. They let us know when we're off track and encourage us to improve. Thus, it's nice to have this input in these life categories--your personal sphere, your business sphere, and your spiritual sphere.

Your personal realm refers to your family, your hobbies, and anything that you do that brings you personal satisfaction. A coach in this area could be a grandparent or parent that has lots of wisdom in relationships. It could also be an instructor who teaches you how to play an instrument or rebuild your classic car. Can you think of someone who you can turn to for advice when it comes to a personal matter?

Second, your business sphere involves your money management, your life at the office, and all of the tasks you have to do on a regular basis to keep your life in logistical order (putting gas in your car, grocery shopping, or paying bills). Who do you know that offers practical, common-sense insight around your business? Or, who can provide support for your financial decisions? Who do you know that can coach you in keeping your business sphere running smoothly?

Third, your spiritual sphere is your connection to the wise part of yourself, as well as your connection to God, Source, or the Universe as a whole. Your spiritual self is comprised of your unique abilities, your values, your beliefs, and your ability to be still and hear the insight from a broader perspective. Do you have someone who mentors you in your faith? Do you know someone who has a high vibration or spiritual wisdom that align with your own beliefs and can offer support?

When you have coaches and mentors in all areas of your life, you can feel more balanced and expand in more ways than you ever thought possible. And with this guidance, you can more easily live your legendary life.

Now that we're under way with the components of living a legendary life, this week's concept is actually the foundational principle that I work with in my business and my life.

1. I am self-actualized.

2. I am legendary everyday.

3. I write my goals and see them everywhere.

4. I have a context that aligns with my goals and visions.

As you can tell by my website, or you can read in my book, I believe that your attitudes, values, and internal beliefs are what make the achievement of your goals possible. This set of ideas is what Chris Lochhead, of Play Bigger, calls your context.

Think about this. Have you ever overheard someone telling a story and you try to but in, but realize your pre-conceived notions about the conversation are entirely out of context. Well, your own beliefs, attitudes, and values filter how you experience life around you. And everyone has their own context based on their past.

When you have beliefs that align with your legendary goals, you are able to move forward seamlessly and joyfully. When you find the road to your goals challenging, you might be living with a context that counteracts your end destination. Consider some of the following beliefs that are necessary to own in your subconscious mind to make your visions attainable:

• I am worthy of the best that love and life have to offer.
• I love myself unconditionally.
• I am content and blessed being me.
• I learn from my experiences, including the challenging ones.
• I am in charge of my own life.
• I do my best and my best is good enough.
• I am able to accomplish anything I choose.
• I have all the resources I need to achieve success.
• I have a vibrant spirit and I share that spirit in everything I do.
• I welcome new changes in my life.
• Achieving my goals and dreams is easy.
• I trust my future, even though I can't see it clearly.

When you take time each day to align your beliefs with your goals, just like you would practice a sport to achieve mastery, you are setting yourself up for success. You can add these beliefs to your context through such actions as meditation, using a whole-brain state, tapping, and many other energy-based modalities that focus on aligning your internal state with your fabulous external experience.

Or, you might simply ask myself: Do I take time daily to be still? Do I take time to listen to my Higher Self, to God, or to a source larger than myself? If not, where can I add this space into my regular routine to make a powerful difference in my life's outcome?

Enjoy taking time today, and this week, to align your powerful beliefs (your creative context) with your legendary goals and visions. Then watch the magic unfold in your life.

Cheers for today, Kym

Today is another wonderful day to be legendary! Do you feel that way?

As we move into the third component of being legendary, I'd like to add a few insights about the concept of being legendary. When I think of most legends, they expand beyond the limits of our known world. They exceed our senses, our our ability to perceive what's possible.

And that's what this week's component of being legendary relates to--setting goals that exceed your own limits or expectations. Often we decide to take the next step in our future based on what others perceive to be a sound step, or it could have even been an action done by successful ones before you. Yet, your heart can many times reveal what your life purpose is, and it might be beyond the belief of anyone you know. And, that's okay.

I am very quiet person, by nature. True, I can be sociable and I enjoy laughing and spending time with friends. But when it comes to manifesting my goals and moving towards my dreams, i keep much of it to myself. In fact, if you look at many of the visionaries in the world, they are mocked or looked at with disbelief when sharing their ideas with others. Instead, they go about their divinely guided actions to make their dreams possible. Then, when they succeed, they offer huge gifts to the world. 

And, we're all capable of achieving our visions of greatness, no matter what form that takes in our lives.

This week's component for living your legendary life is:

1. I am self-actualized.

2. I am legendary everyday.

3. I write my goals and see them everywhere.

By choosing to focus on your goals--and your dreams--you can begin to move step-by-step towards them. Now, you might have grandiose ideas. Great! Write them down and put them in a place that you can see then regularly. You could put them on your bathroom mirror or in a journal that you look at each morning. If you are embarrassed to show others, keep them in a private place (but one you view often).

Ask yourself,

• What characteristics would I like to enhance in the next few years?
• How would I like others to describe me at my funeral?
• What would I like to accomplish in my business life?
• What would I spiritually like to achieve?
• What relationships would I like to have in my life?
• Where do I see myself in 1, 3 or 5 years?

The more clear we can get about our visions, and the more we can detach from the knowing of how they are going to come into play, can open the gateway to success beyond our wildest imaginations (and often the imagination of others). So, enjoy your quiet side. Enjoy your secret fantasies for your future. Enjoy writing down the goals you have and feeling the success of them now! Your mind doesn't know the difference in time, so feeling it now is like having it and being it now!

Thus, being legendary now is possible. And living the feeling of those legendary dreams (as you write them and see them everywhere) allows those dreams to manifest into reality!

Then, enjoy the mystery of how they begin to arrive in your legendary life!

Kym