Saturday, September 13, 2008

The next step forward

Adversity is only adversity. Choose not to make it anything more.

Adversity will affect the circumstances in which you live and work. Yet you do not have to let it affect who you are, or where you're headed, or what you're able to do.

Take note of the setbacks and adjust to them. But don't expand on them by making them a part of you.

Instead, use each instance of adversity as a reminder of why you have chosen to move in the direction you are moving. Use each setback as an opportunity to redouble your positive, forward-looking efforts.

Every day brings new value and new possibilities. There is always a way to take the next step forward on the path you have chosen.

Find that step today and take it. No mere circumstance can stop you from moving steadily and joyfully forward in the direction of your dreams.

-- RM

What Steps Are You Taking?

1. When bad things happen, do you dwell on them? Do you let them define you?

2. Has anything bad happened to you recently that you haven't let go?

3. Why are you holding on to it? What can you do to let it go and move forward?

4. Do you invite adversity or sickness into your life?

By holding onto sickness, anger, adversity you give it power over you. You enable the bad to make you more sick, more angry and the bad to steal your bliss.