It seems like it has been a while since I blogged and this is a result of poor planning. I failed to schedule time to attend to this weekly and as a result, I lost my focus. This often easily happens with many of us in life. Sometimes on a bigger scale and other times on a smaller scale. Planning requires work and focus and sometimes its easier to just "wing it" and hope for the best.
One of the things that I learned in my 30's after many years of observations, experiences and contemplation was that most people are clueless.I realize this sounds harsh, but hear me out. Most people that I have met don't know who they are, what they are doing, where they are going or how they are going to get there. I don't mean demographics, but being able to tell someone who you are; what you stand for; what you believe in, who are you on the inside? Many people exist day to day with no concrete plans for the future. They convey abstract dreams with no real focus. " I want to be rich." "I want to have a good job." "I want to live comfortably." Yet there is no development of short or long term goals to reach these dreams.
Where do you see yourself in a year? What do you need to do on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to get there? Do you schedule your time or just get through the day? Most of the people that I have met have hope, but no plan. Are you a hopeless optimist or a pessimist? Do you expect success or failure? Are you afraid to try or see every opportunity as a chance to grow and learn? Do you see yourself in charge of your life or are you subject to the winds of fate? Many people that I have met say they don't plan because the plans never work out. What makes successful people different than unsuccessful people?
I believe that it is a combination of things. First, they only thing we have real control over is our attitudes. Its not what happens to you, but how you deal with it, which is why ordinary people are able to do extraordinary things. All of my life I have felt deeply. I feel the joy and pain of others intensely. As a result, I question why things happen in life to some and not to others; death, natural disasters, wars, illness, etc. I thank God for being born free and in America, but I also feel for those who suffer in other countries and in less fortunate circumstances right here in Connecticut. I wanted answers. In my late 20's a man shared these three things with me to understand any situation I encountered in life.
1. Anything is possible.
2. Everything happens for a reason and out of everything comes good.
3. Everyone is subject to change.
These three statements can be applied to any situation in life. It may not make us feel good about everything, but it can help us understand.
The third most significant piece of information I received outside of the Bible, is the Secret. It is a basic belief focusing on the Law of Attraction. The mind doesn't know the difference between the truth and a lie. It responds accordingly to our thoughts. If you constantly give yourself negative self talk, doubt and pessimism
than you will attract negativity and doubt into your life. Success means different things for different people so stay true to self discovery and good self care. Success is not an accident and preparation is imperative. Each day is an opportunity to live life to the fullest and relish in the small miracles as well as the big ones. We are not born with positive self esteem or ambition. These are qualities that are developed by what we feed our spirits and minds. This is why it is important to surround yourself with the people, places and things that encourage and believe in you. Likewise, we all have gifts and should be willing to share those gifts for the betterment of humanity. I have found that 90% of what I have wanted in life, I have been able to achieve because of my faith in God and the aforementioned information. I was not born with this, I had to learn it and practice it. I continue to face challenges with the belief that no matter what happens God wills for me greater than anything I could ever will for myself. I try not to beat myself for making bad decisions and try to learn from my experience and take responsibility for my actions. Life is a journey, not a destination. Peace.
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