My Guru Said I Should
You've seen the old cartoons where a man is trying to make a decision and on one shoulder he has a devil and on the other shoulder he has an angel. They both try to persuade him to choose their way, they fight, and the man chooses one way or the other. Sometimes you may recognize your inner voices in trying to come to a decision. There are two sides to the conversation and one side always comes out on top. The two sides to your conversation are your inner-goober and your inner-guru. If you want to get motivated to become a better you, you may have to change who it is that you frequently listen to.
To put it straight, nine out of ten people are always listening to their goober. This is the guy that tells you that you aren't worth it, you should give up, and that constantly sees obstacles. This is also the guy that throws your diet or exercise plans off course, that sees negativity in every situation, and that gets you in debt. The more you allow your goober to talk, the more your guru is smothered and the less you can hear him.
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There are few who listen to their guru more frequently. Your guru is the one that shows you how to overcome obstacles, that makes opportunity become reality, and that keeps you on the right track. Your guru is also the one who helps you feel good about yourself, remembers your accomplishments, and helps you celebrate your successes. The first step to getting motivated to becoming a better you is to let your guru talk to you again. You won't get far with your goober running you into obstacles constantly. Everyone has a goober inside of them, but everyone also has a guru that can help you get you where you're going if you will allow him to. Hearing your guru speak for the first time in a long time can be liberating. Here's how to begin:
Step #1: Set the stage.
Begin by setting two chairs facing each other. Label one as your "Goober" chair, and the other as your "Guru" chair. Having a different place for each to speak his or her mind is important, especially the first time you consciously speak to them. If you are doing this for the first time, have a friend take notes.
Step #2: Decide your obstacle.
Start with your biggest obstacle. What is stopping you from being the best you there is right now? Sit in the goober chair and let your mouth run. Here is where your friend taking notes comes in handy. Have them write down what obstacles your goober gives you.
Step #3: Switch it up.
Your goober probably had a lot to say, but now it is time to put goober aside and let guru do some talking. Switch to your guru chair. Approach each obstacle allowing your inner-guru to give you advice on how to overcome, go around, or surrender to that obstacle. You'll be amazed at what you can come up with when you allow your guru time to speak. If anything comes out of your mouth that sounds remotely goober-ish, immediately switch back to your goober chair. If there is anything still hanging on, go to the goober chair, talk about it, switch to the guru chair and solve the issue. Always end in your guru chair.
Step #4: Follow the guru advice.
By now your friend should have written down a lot of good advice your guru gave you. When you're done with your conversation, read the advice again, and put your guru's plan into action. Read the advice daily if you need to. Anytime an obstacle comes your way, sit down and have a guru conversation again. The power of your guru is limitless if you allow it to speak. You will become a better you if your guru is in the driver's seat.
