So who wins the "Oscar" in your life?

Last night was Hollywood's big' night. You know. Most people on the planet who have televisions and access to the internet know. There were some big winners, some I agree with, some I haven't a clue about. Perhaps the person or movie that you wanted to "win," got the coveted Oscar, perhaps not. Why all the hoopla? What is the purpose of the Oscar? It's intended to acknowledge and honor excellence. Nice, huh? I like it.

So, my question: Who are the Oscar winners in your life -- and do they know it? What do you earn Oscars for? Where is your excellence and how are you acknowledging it, yourself. I'm serious about these questions. What have you done for YOURSELF lately? How 'bout others?

LIFEWORK
For yourself:
1. Identify one thing each day this week that you are doing or have done with excellence.
2. Determine an appropriate (by that I mean it's really going to make a difference to you and touch your heart) award. Did you see Jeff Bridges' speech? When he spoke about his parents, couldn't you just feel that in your heart? If not, go back and read some of my earlier posts on this blog -- particularly Unconditionally Loved. THAT's the kind of significant emotionall impact I encourage you to look for in your award. If it's not there, look for another award -- or even perhaps a different excellent thing you are doing or have done. You need to be rocked to your core with deliciousness about your service AND the award.
3. Enjoy the award! Do it, go to it, speak about it, buy it -- whatever. Make it happen. This is something to be actively enjoyed, not a great idea whose time never comes.

For others:
1. Identify one thing each day this week that one other person has done either for you or someone/something else. You can stick with the same person for five days, or have a different person each day or whatever really works for you. Make it real! They should have done something that you know has really made a difference!
2. Determine an appropriate award that you will bestow on them.
3. Give them the award!

For your award and for others:
1. Identify at least one other person you will share this with. Now, folks, don't minimize this step. This actually intensifies the butterfly effect that you've put inplace by #1-3 for yourself and others above. This is how you "pay it forward" and wake and stir up the wonderful "I love myself and others" parts of our DNA.

Lastly, allow yourself to be swept up in the tide of wonder, awe, deliciousness and Love. GO FOR IT!

I love you ... Unconditionally!