Harness Your Power: Relentless Focus!

Relentless.  Focused.  Centered in passion.  Connected with purpose.  Willing to do whatever it takes to experience the thrill of living one's dreams.  Do you know how this feels?

I do.  I never would have thought five years ago that I could let go my fearful, limited thinking to wholeheartedly live my vision.  It's been a gradual progression.  The further I walk down the path to my dream-life, the more committed I am to continuing my forward movement. 

Moments, many moments, are tough.  Yet, I push through.  I persist.  And, gradually breakthroughs come in various forms--often miraculous ones.  In the moments when that inner fire feels as if it could give out, I am reignited once again.


I realize that my journey is MY journey.  It's not like anyone else's path.  So I need not be distracted with comparing myself to others.  I must celebrate and be inspired by successful colleagues and KNOW that I am on the right path, moving on the right schedule forward to being, doing and experiencing MORE of what I love.

I'm introspective today.  Just processing all of my feelings out loud is good for me.  And, I share it with you to remind you that YOU ARE CREATED TO LIVE AN EXTRA-ORDINARY LIFE.  Do so today without hesitation.  No fear.  Get clarity on what you truly want.  Take that next step.  Get the needed mentoring and support. 

Live full out.  Life is short.  Wake up to your deep desires. 

I'm here as a coach to support you in doing so.

Here are a few quotes to inspire you.  Meditate on them.  Post them in a place you will see them throughout the day.

DREAM!

"We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving. And we all have some power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing."

- Louisa May Alcott


STATE YOUR DREAMS OUT LOUD!

"When we are dreaming alone it is only a dream. When we are dreaming with others, it is the beginning of reality."
- Dom Helder Camara

BELIEVE.  BELIEVE.  PERSIST to the BREAKTHROUGHS.

"I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." 
- Henry David Thoreau


Dreaming with you,
Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/

Harness Your Power: Cherish the Priceless

This Sunday our pastor asked that our entire congregration join in prayer for a family whose son has a brain tumor.  This four year old boy was rushed to Children's Hospital for an emergency surgery.  They did not know if he would survive the surgery or not.  He did.  Yet, his family is being told that he has very little time to live.

There was not a dry eye in the service.  We joined in prayer for peace and comfort for the family.

I've been sitting with this in my heart all week.  I have been taking the time to cherish the priceless gift of my daughters and my husband.  I am looking at them with fresh eyes--enjoying them with greater appreciation. 

I have come to this conclusion:  I could have all the money, the fame, the success but without a family to share this with, it would be empty.  And, if I don't have the money, the fame or the success but I have my family, my life would still feel full.

I ask this week that you look at the people in your life with new gratitude.  Look for the good in them.  Find the love and connection and grow it! 

It is truly love that brings a depth and satisfaction to life -- it's not the external "stuff" that does.

With love,
Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/

Harness Your Power: Get Out & Network

I went to a great event in Philadelphia last night focused on Women, Empowerment and Leadership.  It was hosted at the Constitution Center In Philadelphia which is a fabulous venue.  The featured speaker was Carla Harris, author of Expect to Win.  She gave great tips for success in the business world. It was an evening full of inspiration.  To top it off, I met some incredible new contacts.

Relationship building truly is a key to success.  Having a quality, top-rate group of people in your life is a catalyst on your journey to ever-evolving success.  It takes energy to get out and network.  Remember, it's not about the quantity of events you attend.  It's about choosing the right quality events to be part of.

When you get there, relax and be yourself.  Shine.  Extend a hand and get to know the people around you.  You are a valuable professional. You have much to offer based on your unique set of experiences, skills, personality and connections.  Look people in the eye with compassion and confidence as you shake their hand and greet them.

Last evening I went to the venue alone.  I walked the room several times with a smile on my face, looking for those who I felt drawn to connect with.  With time, I found myself in many interesting conversations--I met a fellow Princeton graduate, a top-executive who expressed interest in having me speak at an event and a distinguished woman who felt the need for a life coach after we chatted for a short time about self-confidence.

Now there is follow-up to do.  It's time to connect with those I met via email and set a time to get to know them even better.  I usually schedule a lunch or a coffee so I can deepen the relationship and know the person better.  This type of connection often leads to an important exchange of information and contacts and allows me to make a new friend.  Remember the words of Peter Drucker, "More business decisions occur over lunch and dinner than at any other time, yet no MBA courses are given on the subject."

So, get out there and get to know some new people.  Offer your kindness and your contacts to others and you will find that others will do the same for you.

May growing success meet your path!
Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.

http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/

Harness Your Power: You Have More In You Than You Realize!

I hit a point of exhaustion yesterday.  It wasn't physical tiredness, it was mental and emotional fatigue.  There are many aspects of my vision I have been working on.  I do see progress but I do not yet see the full manifestation as of yet.  I feel more challenged than ever before.

Yesterday was emotional.  I stepped back and took time for myself.  I needed to express my emotions and get clear about why I felt the way I did. 

Today I feel better.  It struck me that I have had these feelings before.  During my college and professional basketball career, there were many days in practices that my coach pushed us.  He asked us to do that one extra lap, that one extra push-up, that one extra set of shots.  He demanded this in moments where we were already worn down after a long practice.  And, each time he asked, I'd push forward and complete the task I was given.  It was that "extra push" that allowed me to develop my basketball skills and physical conditioning to a point of excellence.  Then, when  I would play in a game, I would have more to offer in the court than many of my opponents.

This Sunday I did an intense workout at a local gym called Crossfit.  The workout of the day was to row 1000m, do 50 "thrusters" (squats with overhead press) and then finish with 30 pull-ups.  I did great up until the point I got to the pull-up bar.  My muscles were trembling.  I wondered how I would ever complete THIRTY pull ups.  I didn't feel strong enough.  But, I pushed through.  I did one at a time, for thirty times.  Thankfully, a few people who had finished before me came and cheered me on, "Trish, you can do this.  Keep going.  Just go for it."  I did finish and afterward felt so good physically and mentally.

We are stronger than we realize.  Each extra repetition, trial and challenge that life brings us is preparation for the dreams and visions we have.  We may not like having to push through these times, but if we keep in mind that it is essential training, it makes it feel a little bit easier.

So, here I am today writing.  I know I am living my life as best I can.  I am bringing my best effort every day. I am fully focused on my vision.  And, I am committed to being mentally tough, pushing forward to achieve my dreams.  I want to do whatever it takes to live my full potential.

Don't give up.  You are stronger than you realize.  You must persist, persevere and stay consistently focused on your progress.  As you do, you will be amazed at the muslces (mental, emotional -- maybe even physical) that you build as you work-out your vision day after day after day.

I was featured last week in a blog written by Ovation Magazine's Managing Editor, Mrs. Bola Obileye.  Here is the link for your enjoyment:  http://seriouslydoughnuts.blogspot.com/2011/03/meet-thought-dr-patricia-omoquithe.html .

Staying focused today,

Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/

Harness Your Power - How to Shine!

Last Friday night, my daughter Skye's elementary school had a dance.  Of course, both Skye (5) and Maggie (8) were determined to attend.  Skye got all dressed up with her princess dress, nails polished and hair perfectly done.  Maggie went in a more comfortable outfit.  They both looked adorable.

The main lights were turned off and the disco lights turned on.  The kids were full of sugary treats and ready to get their groove on.  As a special activity, the organizers had arranged several dance competitions ---for the teachers, the parents, one for the boys and another for the girls.  People were boogying down in these competitions. 

Maggie and Skye both participated in the girls competition.  There were 40 to 50 little girls dancing away to Beyonce's "All the Single Ladies".  To my great surprise, the judges decided that Maggie was the winner of the contest!

Why was I surprised?  Well, Maggie isn't the most skilled dancer and she probably didn't even have the "perfect" dance moves.  But what she brought to the competition was total enthusiasm, fearlesssness and fun.  And boy did she shine.  There is nothing like seeing Maggie Omoafe Omoqui in action.  When she goes for something, she goes all out.

As I thought about the dance this week I realized, it isn't usually the most qualified or the most skilled that get the furthest with their dreams.  Yes, getting the right skills is a component of success.  But more important than the qualifications is the attitude that goes with them. 

If you are ready to shine, to go higher, to achieve your dreams, then I recommend you bring some "Maggie-Moo Shine" to your week.  BE full of enthusiasm when you do something.  Be completely fearless and just go all out.  And, have some fun while you work hard.  If you do those three things, you are sure to SHINE, to STANDOUT amongst your peers.

My daughters keep teaching me to be a better person, and that sure is the case again today.

Working on my shine with you,

Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
http://www.patriciaomoqui.com/