How to Get to the Next Level . . . Inspite of Our Friends

When we hold ourselves back from what God has called us to do - for fear that we might offend others ... there are several things we need to consider.

Am I lying to myself about my true motives for not moving forward? Is it truly because I don't want to offend others - or is it because I lack information - or don’t truly want to put out the effort?

In the end, when we stand before God, We will be judged by what we were CALLED TO DO. Not what we did.

Each of us is an expression of God's love, creativity and generosity. To withhold what we have been given is to hide our talent in 'our tents' and risk being judged as evil hearted (selfish and fearful)

Before we can move forward, we want to look at the results of what we are getting right now in our lives. If my life is not what I want it to be, what got me here? What I see around me right now is the sum total of all the choices I've made in my life.

So - if I THINK I'm making righteous choices, but getting 'unrighteous' results, then I must be lying to myself. It doesn't mean that my motives are evil, it means I'm misinformed about my own hearts TRUE motives. It may be fear of moving forward because we are afraid of the risk - so we make choices that will allow us to 1. blame others for our results 2. create an appearance of being safe.

When you are tempted to wonder, "HOW TO GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL? People want help me, but I think that they are afraid I will go pass them." (we all have heard stories of friends who became jealous when a friend became successful at something.)

The answer is actually easier than you think. It is, "Get new friends".

(That doesn't mean that you have to get rid of the 'old' ones) It means - expand your relationships. The relationships we chose are a reflection of our own inner belief system about ourselves. We make our choices based upon what we BELIEVE to be true about ourselves and about the 'world' we live in. Those choices 'confirm' our truth, so we feel safe and do not have to be responsible to make new choices.

(oh we are great at lying to ourselves)

Seek new relationships with people who are doing what you want to do. Just being AROUND these people will move you to 'the next level'.

Better yet. DEFINE what "The Next Level" is.

Without knowing - how will you know when you've reached 'The Next Level"?

Your heart soars when you are surrounded by music, media, results. Network with people of like talents and mind.

Are there any broadcasting network groups in your city? Theater? Music? No?
Then start one!

I know a webmaster for an organization of independent publishers and authors who share their information and bring in speakers to educate themselves on how to publish their own books as well as market them.

This group is self sustaining and is 340 members strong and growing almost daily.
It began with three people meeting in a library sharing experiences and sipping coffee together.

Embrace your future and identify what is lacking - then find it. "Ask and you shall receive" (What are you asking for?)