I recently had the opportunity to become a “human on a
stick.” At least, that’s what the
operators of the “Magical History Tour of Minneapolis” called those of us on
our rented Segway machines as we rolled along single file like a line of
ducklings. Ever since Segways were
introduced years ago I’ve wanted to try one, so it was loads of fun to finally
experience the ride with Ty, thanks to our good friend, Terri. I must admit that
it took some getting used to. Segways
operate by responding to minute shifts in body position, so you merely need to
lean slightly forward or press down on your heels to move forward and
backward. They can zip out at 12.5 MPH,
which seems pretty darned fast when the only thing stopping you is backward
pressure on your heels.
3-hour tour, but after a while, I was able to relax and enjoy the experience. As I grew even more comfortable, I noticed an
interesting phenomenon. I was following along
without even thinking about what I was doing.
Once the instructions on how to ride were firmly imprinted on my
conscious mind, the subconscious took over, and the mere INTENTION to move
forward resulted in my body automatically doing what it needed to do for the
intended result.
power of intention, but that Segway ride showed me how critical intention is to
our outcomes. So much of what we do
automatically is the result of conscious programming that has become
unconscious. Are you unhappy with the
way things are going in your life? The
first step is to visualize a better outcome.
Once you have that image in mind, set a clear intention to make it
so. Hold that intention firmly in your
mind, shift your weight forward instead of resting on your heels, and your
subconscious mind will keep you pointed in the right direction to support your
efforts.
magical tour of the physical world, stand tall like a human on a stick and make
sure your intentions clearly match your desired outcomes.