What Awaits

I CHOOSE ...

to live by choice, not be chance.

To make changes, not excuses.

To be motivated, not manipulated.

To be useful, not used.

To excel, not compete.

I choose self-esteem, not self-pity.

I choose to listen to my inner voice.

Not the random opinion of others.

Charles Glassman

MD.com

We can view our options, as poor as they may be, and gently move forward or we can remain paralyzed as a victim.  Life needs to be lived deliberately and for this we must be motivated or else life just happens to us and not with us.  Everyone can think up an excuse, but our energy is better used creating positive action.  

On the outside, it may appear easier to allow someone else to use us for their profit, but in the long run, we will be the one to lose.  There is no competition when we depend upon our authentic self, using our unique set of tools.  We can wish others, "Godspeed," while we push on towards our personal goal.  

Any steps moving us forward builds our self-esteem.  We feel empowered when we lift our own hand to help ourselves.  Once the confusion and sense of overwhelm has settled, we can concentrate on what our next steps might be.  We open ourselves to directions that seem to resonate within our heart.  

We can listen to what others say, picking out what sincerely applies to us, and discarding what does not.  We can always learn through another person's input, but there is no need to allow others to beat us down.

Breathe in the surrounding beauty.  Develop an appreciation for the goodness we have no matter how small.  Be thankful for a new beginning and with gratitude, be curious with what awaits.