Scale the World - The Round Mountain Day 1 of 32

"Scale" -- To mount or climb.

You have a round mountain to scale. That mountain is the world.

Your world. Our world.

I do not have to tell you that the world faces its most deadly of epidemics.

It is not AIDS, cancer, or even heart disease.

It is obesity, fear, and disillusionment.

The next 32 days will cover all three of these viruses and how you can cure the disease, starting with the person in the mirror.

We always start there -- deal? Sure

We will begin our ascent today, and set base camp when you feel sufficiently challenged. Then we will resume tomorrow.

I want you to begin our summit by taking a good hard look at your gear.

Here's your checklist:

1. Your mind -- open, receptive, and ready for input. Yes it is. What is your game plan and strategy for your coming ascent? To be honest with myself and my answers.

2. Your meals -- do you have the right food for the journey ahead? Yes I have cleaned out my cupboards, fridge and freezer. There is only healthy food available.

3. Your muscle -- ready to use it? Ready to be a bit sore, but blissfully spent at the end of the day? As ready as they ever will be

4. Your motion -- what direction are you committed to? Up? Sideways? A retreat, perhaps? How
does "forward" sound to you? Forward sounds good.....

Now, let's start packing.

Packing will consume the first week of our scale to the ultimate peak -- your peak. Your world view.

Most people fail because they simply do not take the time to pack properly -- to plan ahead, commit to the plans they make, and then make the plan on e that they will enjoy.

Yes, that is correct -- enjoy.

This trip is going to be fun.

Have you considered that the reason for 'any' dissatisfaction in your life may simply be due to
the fact you did not enjoy what you were doing? Yes which is why I resigned from my job and now about to start another job in a difference direction.

What if you could teach yourself to enjoy anything that provided you with a greater view? That would be fantastic and I can't wait.

You see, we are all after a greater view:

-- A world view that is sound and compassionate.
-- A self-view that is compassionate and truthful.
-- A future view that is truthful and progressive.
-- A beautiful view of all the wonder around us.

Anything that propels you toward a greater view is something you can learn to enjoy.

Why?

Because we all love beauty.

Start today with this thought:

Seek what is truly beautiful in life, and share it with everyone you love.

I'm not talking about "vanity" -- although physical beauty is nothing to be ashamed of. I'm speaking of true beauty -- the beauty of a life in motion, of a person in growth, of a body in metamorphosis.

Become beauty.

Link beauty to the climb. Remember, the view you seek is one of utter transcendence. One of awesome, breathtaking beauty.

Today we will begin by looking at the Mind, the first of four elements that every World Scaler must have tucked away securely in their gear bag.

We have already begun, you know -- changing your focus from, "I'm ugly", or "I'm fat", to "I seek beauty in all things and will settle for nothing less."

This is a major step forward. Your first step. Be excited about it -- the first step is the hardest and yet one that anyone can make. Think about it.

Part of beauty is release. Beauty is the release of all things ugly and the pursuit of all things true.

Therefore, to be truthful with yourself, let's begin with one of the most powerful truth-based statements you can ever accept:

"I seek to release everything necessary to gain a beautiful view from any and all directions."

Perhaps you glance sideways and catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. What do you see? I currently do not like what I see, I see an unhappy, overweight person who doesn't like herself. What do you need to RELEASE in order to see what you long for? I need to release my unhappiness, the hatered I have for myself and not be so hard on myself.

Do you need to release some fat? Oh Yes, big time.........

How about some emotional baggage? Oh Yes lots of it........

Some anger, perhaps? That's for sure.....

What about expectations? Can you see unrealistic expectations and the damage they have created in your eyes? Does this weigh you down? Yes to all of these questions. I have very high standards and expectations of myself.

Release it. Decide right now that you will release it, and do so without anger or remorse.

Be thankful for what these feelings and your body have taught you -- and then kiss these feelings and any unwanted body fat good-bye. Any physical challenges? I am not happy with how much I weigh and my apple body shape.... Meet them with joy rather than anger. You will find your mind is much more open to coping and creative solutions when you are in a state of gratitude.

Anger, pain, extra body fat, and a mindset of disempowerment are not welcome.

None of the above are required for our climb.

They will only serve to impair you, force you to work harder, and perhaps demand a descent mid-way to the summit.

You are in for the climb, and that climb stops only at the top.

So, we begin here -- with the basics. With the first and most crucial steps. Every day the climb
will become more specific, but the basics must be mastered first.

Dig deep, and you will discover that the basics are what you have been missing.

Everyone has something to release -- everyone.

Your mission today is to write out 5-10 things you will release over the next 32 days.

1. Extra body fat.
2. Anger.
3. Mindset that I can't do it.
4. Too high expectations.
5. Emotional Baggage.
6. Negative thoughts.
7. Negative actions.
8. I am ugly.

Do not worry about "how". Instead, remember this: "why" is always more powerful than "how". Knowing why will propel you upward. All the "hows" in the world can keep you locked at base camp.

The answer never has been more knowledge. The answer has always been a reason to act,
and act boldly.

We have covered but one of our many reasons today: the acquisition of the ultimate view. A
view of life that is full of hope and sharing. A view in the mirror that excites and transforms.

A self-view that's healthy and sound.

A beautiful view. It is yours to grasp. Just begin the climb and set your mind in the direction
called "forward" and the compass facing "due beauty". North, south, east, west -- overweight,
thin, male, female. They are all the same.

Nothing matters but the beauty of the moment. The beauty of the journey. The knowledge that
you will eventually stand atop the greatest of all summits -- the world itself.

Until then, put your climbing shoes on and go for a nice long walk tonight. I went for a 2 hour walk with my friend Lynda (Bay walk) today...... I really enjoyed walking outside in the fresh air.

That was a real suggestion -- go for a walk. You will be walking a lot during the next 32 days,
and feeling better each and every step. In fact, plan on walking a bit more every day for the
next 32 days. If you cannot walk due to injury or pain, choose another activity that is moderate
and enjoyable. As Scalers, we must move.

Take a look around you. Take it all in. Walk for however long you can enjoy it, and then remind
yourself that you have just began your summit of the Round Mountain -- your own personal World.

Tomorrow -- The breadth and the height.

Carlton
Take One Step at a time.