Mondo Beyondo
A friend sent this to me back in March, and I keep going back to read the email. I still haven’t done it, but I will, I will! And you should too. I don’t know where it came from but it’s lovely.
the power of intention
dreams manifestation
remember that the word “inspire” is about giving breath, giving life
1) Think about what you want. You can think of something small if you’d like, but why? Tap into that wellspring of courage you have deep inside you, and dream big. Dream wildly. Dream mondo beyondo (see below). Think about what you would love to have in your craziest, most incredible fantasies.
2) Write it down. Again, be brave — don’t say things like, “If it’s meant to be, it would be nice to have …” – believe it is meant to be. Start your intentions with words like “I absolutely intend to …” and finish the sentence as specifically as possible (“I absolutely intend to make my first million dollars in 10 years.” “I absolutely intend to visit all 7 continents within the next 8 years.”). Write it down where you can see it. And if you feel brave enough, make it a public declaration, if you’d like. The point is to just make it tangible – not just something you thought about quickly, but something you’ve actually reduced to words, letters and expression.
Then once you’ve written your intentions down, just take a deep breath and walk away. Don’t worry about how you did it – you did it right. I promise.
3) In the next 24 hours, make a list of 10 things that you’re grateful for. Gratitude is the ultimate bringer of more. It is the ultimate releaser of drama. Make that list and write it down. Or say it out loud. Or say it in prayer. Whatever feels most authentic to you.
And then finally, just keep on keeping on. Even if you think there’s nothing to the above, try it anyway. Seriously, what have you got to lose?
Lists to write every year instead of making resolutions
- Things I learned last year
- 10 things I am grateful for
- 10 things I intend to create in my life this year
- And finally, the whopper–the mondo beyondo list.
This is the list of things that are outrageous, wild, and may not even happen for 5 or 10 years from now. This is the list of things that are SO JUICY and unlikely to happen that you are afraid to even write them down. This might be the most important list of all! This is where the trip to Tibet goes, the gallery show for your paintings, meeting your favorite movie star, owning a home in Switzerland, or whatever makes you grin and feel jazzy just thinking about. If this list isn’t really fun to make, you’re not using your imagination. Think big! This is your mondo beyondo.
