[Uplift]

Yeh, passion is so necessary and powerful! Imagination, and humour, are powerful tools to fuel passion and keep it roaring! For instance, take a simple exercise like setting a goal and say, just for example, wanting to get stronger. As a personal trainer, if I thought the client could be open to it, I would advise them to try some positive affirmation and visualisation, and then check on their progress. I observe that a lot of adults have forgotten how to use their imagination and sense of humour, and how powerful they are. They might tell me something like, 'Yeh, I wrote I am stronger, and I picture myself lifting a heavy weight'. Boring!!! Message to concious mind...ignore! Like trying to start a fire with wet kindling and matches... good luck. I would advise and encourage them to get fired up. Lets say it's a female client. For example, 'I am so #@%#ing strong that when I pushed my husbands car out of the bog, picked him up when he fainted, and carried him to the bench to lie down, all the bystanders (especially the hunky guys) were screaming and cheering. Next thing, some talent scout comes out of the crowd, drops to his hands and knees, and in front of everyone, starts begging me to be a body double for Jessica Alba in her next action movie. How did I feel? What do you reckon, does awesome ring a bell! My husband is all over me like a rash!' Each individual can come up with something that pertains to them. Flicks all sorts of switches, and calls into play all sorts of abilities, both concious and unconcious. It's like watching an awesome movie instead of a slow, boring dud. Also, don't use the same affirmation and visualisation over and over... boring!!! Have an arsenal of them, variety is the spice of life. Finally, pay attention to, and get fired up in the same way about any improvements and results. Remember what it was like to be a kid! Arnold was, and is a master at it. Pretty good results to say the least too!