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20 Aug 2010 Are You A Worrier Or A Warrior?
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Indian WarriorDid you notice that there are only two letters different between the two words worrier and warrior?

Yet these two people are direct opposites in the way they handle situations. Let’s take a closer look.

What does a worrier do?
When faced with a problem or an obstacle in life, a worrier:

  • Focuses on negative possibilities and MEDITATES on them.
  • Goes over in his or her mind the “what ifs”. All of these “what ifs” in his mind have a perceived probability of a negative outcome. Right? (I call this the “what if drama”).
  • Usually the negative outcome of the problem is so real in the worrier’s mind that his emotions are already involved.
  • A worrier is full of fear!

You cannot worry for too long without negative emotions overtaking you. Then the next step is for these emotions (which started from negative thoughts) will travel into the body and even cause sickness!

And the problem is not solved. No one is hurt. Nothing has actually happened – YET. But in the mind and imagination of the worrier the worst has already happened. Ouch!

So in a few words:

A worrier meditates on all the negative possibilities of a situation and his actions will follow.

What does a warrior do?
When faced with a problem or an obstacle in life a warrior:

  • Focuses on the possibilities of winning! (What warrior would ever go into a fight with his or her mind on losing?)
  • The mind of a warrior is trained and discipline to focus on the positive outcomes in any battle. He or she is completely focused on winning!
  • A warrior is full of faith.

So in a few words:

A warrior meditates on the positive possibilities of winning. His mind is focused on strategies for success and plans for success. His actions will follow!

So let’s compare the two again:

A worrier’s mind is filled with FEAR.
Any action that he or she takes will be motivated by fear. This may indeed cause a negative outcome to the situation.

A warrior’s mind is filled with FAITH.
Any action that he or she takes will be motivated by fatih. This creates a high probability of causing a positive outcome to the situation.

Today’s question:
JillAre you are warrior or a worrier? Is your mind filled with FAITH or FEAR?

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21 Jul 2010 What Does TODAY Mean To You?
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Sunrise over Haughley SuffolkEvery morning you wake up to a new day.

What does that mean to you?

What is the first thing that you do when you wake up?

Yesterday I was listening to a teleconference and heard John Di Lemme make this statement:

What you do with the first two hours of your day sets the pace for the day.

Each day offers a new beginning, an opportunity to discover new things, and to see God work new miracles in your life.

BUT there is a catch!
What is this catch? Every day is like a present.

  • You need to open a present in order to discover what it is. You need to open up each day to discover what new things are waiting for you to learn and experience.
  • You need to be alert and expect to see the miracles that God has for you. God works with FAITH (positive expectancy).

How many times I hear people around me use this phrase when asked how they are: “Same old”. Where is the expectancy and faith in that comment?

Well actually it is a negative focus that is directed at expecting nothing new. So what do these folk get? Nothing new! Are they alert to discover, learn and experience new things? No!

So how can you make sure that you receive everything that each new day is offering you?

Here is a plan that would change your life:

  1. Wake up to read you WHY. Do you have your WHY written down? Your why is the reason you are on this earth. It involves making a difference in this world in the area of your passion and calling.
  2. Spend the first minutes of your day declaring affirmations that are in line with your WHY and your dreams.

  3. Pick up your Bible and read a chapter from the book of Proverbs, Psalms or the Gospels. If you are following a plan to read the Bible in a year, then continue with this plan.

    Stop and think about what you are reading. Write down a key thought that stands out to you.

  4. Now that your mind will be more focused and alert, take a look at the plan your created the evening before. What are the most important items? (They will be on the top of your list).

    Start working on number 1 on your list as soon as breakfast is over.

  5. If you are following a workout program, insert this in the order of your routine. If you are not, at least take a walk after breakfast. There is nothing like physical exercise to clear your mind and get the brain focus and ready for action.

What would happen to your life if you followed a plan similar to this every day for 30 days? I am sure you would discover some transformations!

What if you have to start out early in the morning for work? I sometimes do. Those days I take out my cell phone while I am waiting on the bus at 4.30am in the morning, surf over to 210 Affirmations to Guarantee 2010 to be your greatest year ever.

Then I spend those waiting moments making the affirmations mine by declaring them out loud. This definitely makes a difference to my day.

JillHow are you spending the first two hours of each day? Do you EXPECT to discover or learn something new and to see miracles EVERY day?

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