Be Like Mike

Tonight I met with a good friend and mentor of mine, Mike. It had been awhile since we last saw each other so it was fun to catch up. One of the things I realized about Mike awhile ago was how inspired and uplifted I felt after we meet. It is a gift to have him in my life.

It is so important to have people in your life that support you unconditionally. People that you can share just about anything with and that you trust. For me, Mike is one of those guys.

Tonight one of the things we talked about was the keys to having a successful adult life. Mike pointed out that as an adult, one has to be a great manager. You need to manage your health, your finances, your family, career, as well as your impulses/addictions.

The metaphor we discussed is that you need a conductor that can keep the orchestra in harmony. Each component of the orchestra gives to the magic, but there needs to be balance. The conductor/manager needs to know when to draw out a certain expression, and when to calm one down.

Energetically, it is drawing on a higher consciousness to manage different levels of your being. Everyone has impluses and desires - some contribute to your growth while others are a form of sabotage. It is up to your higer consciousness to navigate through your desires and create a higher plan to bring about success.

This is no easy task in the 'instant gratification' society we live in. But it helps to have friends like Mike who hold you accountable, that raise your vibration and that support your higher desires.

I am grateful that Mike is in my life, and I look for more people like him to be with.