This seemed to be the theme of everything that I was reading and watching today. Everything you and I have today is a result of choices you and I made yesterday.
You are where you are today because of the choices you made yesterday (and the day before). I am getting close to the end of the book The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Les Hewitt, and the chapters I was reading today were all about choice. In fact the title of today’s message is a quote from this book.
I am more and more convinced of the truth of this statement, and as a consequence I am discovering just how many times in life we tend to blame outside influences for so many things in our lives.
blaming other people and other things
whenever something negative happens.
This attitude is very much a victim mentality.
your acceptance of the responsibility for your life.
For example, let’s think about these popular comments:
He (or she) made me so angry.
Did they really? Or did you choose to get angry because of what they did or said?
I am stuck in this relationship.
You are stuck? What kind of glue is being used? Remember, no one can control you against your will. You choose (for whatever reason) to stay. If that is a negative thing, perhaps it is time to reconsider your choice.
I am stuck in this job until I retire.
I have heard this one, or a similar comment at work quite a bit. But are they really stuck in this job?
No, they are comfortable in this job, and fear will not allow them to move. So they made a choice. They are choosing to stay safe and stay stuck.
I have a challenge for you (and me) today.
- Determine to take notice of the things you say (and think).
- Every time you catch yourself making a comment that shows you are transferring your responsibility for your life to someone or something else, make a mental note of it. Write it down when you have an opportunity.
- Take some time to reflect on what you wrote down. What choice or choices could you make that would change this area of your life?
- Are you ready to actually make the positive choice and change your life?
You have two choices:
or you can be a director of your own life.
I am sure your choice is to direct your own life because you were born a champion!
May today and every day be a winning day for you.
I love your questions Jill
You got this spot on and your use of humor is refreshing! “What kind of glue is being used?!” I dove into this topic as well and find it fascinating, I’d like to hear your thoughts on it if you’d like to have a read – perhaps add some of your own words of wisdom 
I’ll be checking out some of your other words in your ‘learning journal’!
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