Day Seven

Here we are 1 full week complete. And today's power hour was actually pretty decent. I would say that I have made some progress. I'm noticing more and more the differences between when I do the power hour and when I don't, and probably even more so the differences between when I do a good power hour and a weak one. There have been a few times when I would say I rushed through some areas, or took a bit of an easy route with a certain track of wealth, and knowing that this is about building a balanced wealth in all areas of my life is encouraging me to work harder at having a thorough effort.

Gratitude - biggest area of revelation here is that when I spend time recording things in my gratitude journal I truly am more grateful throughout the day. I notice this more on the contrast then the growth. When I didn't make much of an effort on the gratitude journal last Saturday I really was a very grateful person. I almost felt like a bit of a grump the whole day, and even had an argument with my wife that was completely my fault. (yes dear I actually published that statement, go ahead and post it on your facebook for all your friends to see...love you!)

Physical - stretching / yoga. I've noticed a good change in this area over the last week. Even though it hasn't been a huge physical effort with working out, I feel healthier and feel like I have more energy, which I think I can attribute to this entire experience as a whole as well.

Mental - meditation. I've always been one who is very aware of my thoughts and I think that helps me a lot. To apologize quickly, or hold my tongue, or be able to assimilate a situation quickly, and have a bit more wisdom in what I do. I've really enjoyed taking a little more time to hear myself think.

Soul Purpose - Alma 20, King Lamoni's father sees the change in his son and is angry at first with him and Ammon, but then when he witnesses the passion for what is right and important to them and the desire they have to protect one another, the King wants to know what they know...lesson: people respect passion, and our passion will attract people to us who will be supportive.

Financial - I created a to do list for work today and focused on the attitude and drive I wanted to have at work. This was a bit of spiritual creation time for my day, and since it is toward the end of the day that I am recording this, I can tell you it definitely paid off today. Good things were attracted into my day.

Social - my wife and I have the opportunity to serve today a wonderful family in our neighborhood, she has been watching their girls for them all day and I'm going to go help them with some technical issues on their computer when I get home. It's wonderful to have good friends and be able to call on them and know they feel comfortable calling on you whenever their is a need.

week one down...or maybe I should say up!