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This week we have discussed overcoming being
timid and taking control of our lives - both reflecting
major themes in the morning notes I have written
for Ann this week, as she deals with work stress,
her desire for a life change/possible retirement,
and the reality of her upcoming surgery.
As much as these notes provide guidance for Ann,
I have also found them personally instructive,
and since they seem to highlight the challenges
we all face in managing our lives on a daily basis.
publishing them on the blog.
Today's Affirmative Thought, listed below, titled
Finding Your Way continues on with this theme
and seems to complete the series. As we grow
in life experience, we all learn that finding our way
takes perseverance, foresight, and initiative, but
most of all, it takes fortitude - the mental strength
to endure adversity.
As Ann and I discussed this note before she left
for work this morning, we reflected on how some
people are like extreme sports stars when it comes
to approaching life, willing to snowboard off the cliff
for the thrill of arriving at their desired destination.
Ann refers to me as one of these extreme life
enthusiasts, who will careen off the cliff in search
of some pursued outcome.
I admit this is true, but have to add that often
in mid-air, I realize I am not quite sure how to land
in one piece. Ann describes herself as the person
who stands on the edge of the cliff wanting to go
down below to where a new and better life waits,
but wonders if there is a safer way down - only
to realize that the bus has left, no alternative trails
exist, and the only way down is by taking the
leap of faith.
I contend, depending on where we are in our lives,
we have all at one time or the other lingered too long
on the precipice waiting for the courage to jump.
Often life provides an avalanche that forces our
decision but sometimes we linger much too long.
Finding our way in the world is a learning experience.
At first, we hope it will be much easier than it actually
is, but step by step we venture out and learn we have
all the tools we need for successful living - all the courage
we need to accept nothing but our dream realized
and accomplished.
FINDING YOUR WAY
Finding your way in the world takes
perseverance and foresight –
clearly knowing what it is you desire,
clarifying your intentions, and then
laying out a plan to make it all
become a reality.
Finding your way in the world takes
initiative – being prepared to embark
on bold new ventures – the willingness
to move beyond doubt, fear, or confusion
and into the clarity and the firmness
of will, fully one with the creation
of your purpose and mission.
Finding your way in the world takes
fortitude – the mental strength needed
to endure adversity when common sense
says otherwise – to accept nothing
but your dream realized and accomplished.
AT BY G. 1.20.2012
WITH LOVE, G.
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