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Friday, January 11, 2008@ 7:57 PM
Many of us are so busy that all we worry or think about is the next few moments in front of us. But by having a clear cut vision of the future, the now will effortlessly fall in to place. Using this technique of picturing each piece of a Russian doll as a different portal of your life will really help to actively view goals and desires into manageable accomplishments. Read the article that I have written to learn more about how effective this technique can be in setting and following through with goals.
Several years ago I visited Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine. There I gave a seminar to the Ministry of Education. On my day off I had the good fortune to purchase souvenirs called nesting dolls. I brought home eight dolls that fit one inside the other from large to small. The Russian word for nesting doll is Matryoshka. Stemming from the same root as the word mother, matryoshka roughly means little mother. Although nesting dolls have been made in the Far East for many centuries, they were first developed in Russia in the 1890’s.
The dolls became very popular and soon become a symbol of Mother Russia (maybe you have some). Each doll is carefully turned on a lathe out of a branch of linden wood, then hand-painted, and lastly, lacquered.
Every doll is unique.
I closed my seminar in Kiev by holding the nesting dolls in front of the audience. I began to discuss my Ukrainian purchase by saying the following:
The largest doll symbolizes your main life vision. It is special. It is large. It is unique. It is the mother of all your actions. See this vision in your mind frequently. Especially before bedtime and just as you awake. This vision should wake you up in the morning and tuck you into bed at night.
The doll just inside of the largest symbolizes your annual goal. It is also special. It is still large, but not as large as the vision doll. It fits comfortably inside the first doll. It is unique. See it, as it will be.
The next doll represents your goal for each quarter of the year (three months). See your first quarter (Jan-March) clearly. It is painted by your hands. It is special. It is not as large as the first two dolls, but it is very important. It is unique.
The fourth doll represents your monthly goal. It is smaller. It is only 30 days. Thirty days can move swiftly from your calendar. It is seen in your mind a minimum of a week before the month begins. It is special. It is unique. See it, as it will be. It fits snug inside the quarter doll.
The fifth doll symbolizes what you want to accomplish during your week. It’s only seven days. One week can pass in the blink of an eye. See this in your mind every Sunday night at the latest. “It’s one week from now. What do I want to accomplish?” is your thought. It is special. It is unique. See it, as it will be. It fits perfectly inside the monthly doll.
Next is the beautiful doll that reflects one day. It lasts only 24 hours. Gone. Just like that. Oh, what you can pack inside this doll! See tomorrow’s accomplishments during the night before. “I’ve never lived a day I haven’t seen before” is your battle cry. Yes, there will be surprises. Expect them. Prepare for them. This doll is amazing. It is so beautiful. This doll can make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Like a snowflake there are none alike. It is very special. It is very unique.
Next is the doll that symbolizes a singular performance. An encounter with friends, family, associates or prospects….a phone call… meeting…round of golf…tennis match. “When I’m finished what will I have accomplished?” is your thought. See it, as it will be. Each performance is unique. They are stand alones.
Last (but not the least) is the smallest doll of all. Through all of the layers of wood and lacquer it awaits you. The smallest prize. The greatest gift. It is the doll of the moment. A greeting…a friendly handshake…a putt…a hug…an encounter…a serve in tennis…a goodbye…a timeout of silence…an observant eye…an absorbent ear…a spontaneous laugh…a warm smile…”There’s no place I’d rather be” is your thought and feeling. In the NOW.
This doll is the most special. It is extremely unique. It is magical. Remove this doll and the others disappear.
The nesting dolls. They are your life. You design them to your liking. Each is painted differently. Each belongs inside the other. They fit together. See them, as they will be.
Prepare the contents of each of these dolls before the calendar turns to 2008.
If you haven’t started begin NOW! Your vision doll wakes you up in the morning with a smile and puts you to bed at night with passion for the next day. Spend time with all of the dolls. Just spend more time playing with the small one.
The dolls became very popular and soon become a symbol of Mother Russia (maybe you have some). Each doll is carefully turned on a lathe out of a branch of linden wood, then hand-painted, and lastly, lacquered.
Every doll is unique.
I closed my seminar in Kiev by holding the nesting dolls in front of the audience. I began to discuss my Ukrainian purchase by saying the following:
The largest doll symbolizes your main life vision. It is special. It is large. It is unique. It is the mother of all your actions. See this vision in your mind frequently. Especially before bedtime and just as you awake. This vision should wake you up in the morning and tuck you into bed at night.
The doll just inside of the largest symbolizes your annual goal. It is also special. It is still large, but not as large as the vision doll. It fits comfortably inside the first doll. It is unique. See it, as it will be.
The next doll represents your goal for each quarter of the year (three months). See your first quarter (Jan-March) clearly. It is painted by your hands. It is special. It is not as large as the first two dolls, but it is very important. It is unique.
The fourth doll represents your monthly goal. It is smaller. It is only 30 days. Thirty days can move swiftly from your calendar. It is seen in your mind a minimum of a week before the month begins. It is special. It is unique. See it, as it will be. It fits snug inside the quarter doll.
The fifth doll symbolizes what you want to accomplish during your week. It’s only seven days. One week can pass in the blink of an eye. See this in your mind every Sunday night at the latest. “It’s one week from now. What do I want to accomplish?” is your thought. It is special. It is unique. See it, as it will be. It fits perfectly inside the monthly doll.
Next is the beautiful doll that reflects one day. It lasts only 24 hours. Gone. Just like that. Oh, what you can pack inside this doll! See tomorrow’s accomplishments during the night before. “I’ve never lived a day I haven’t seen before” is your battle cry. Yes, there will be surprises. Expect them. Prepare for them. This doll is amazing. It is so beautiful. This doll can make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Like a snowflake there are none alike. It is very special. It is very unique.
Next is the doll that symbolizes a singular performance. An encounter with friends, family, associates or prospects….a phone call… meeting…round of golf…tennis match. “When I’m finished what will I have accomplished?” is your thought. See it, as it will be. Each performance is unique. They are stand alones.
Last (but not the least) is the smallest doll of all. Through all of the layers of wood and lacquer it awaits you. The smallest prize. The greatest gift. It is the doll of the moment. A greeting…a friendly handshake…a putt…a hug…an encounter…a serve in tennis…a goodbye…a timeout of silence…an observant eye…an absorbent ear…a spontaneous laugh…a warm smile…”There’s no place I’d rather be” is your thought and feeling. In the NOW.
This doll is the most special. It is extremely unique. It is magical. Remove this doll and the others disappear.
The nesting dolls. They are your life. You design them to your liking. Each is painted differently. Each belongs inside the other. They fit together. See them, as they will be.
Prepare the contents of each of these dolls before the calendar turns to 2008.
If you haven’t started begin NOW! Your vision doll wakes you up in the morning with a smile and puts you to bed at night with passion for the next day. Spend time with all of the dolls. Just spend more time playing with the small one.
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