"Awareness is a function of choices."
~ Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith
And all we have to say is, "Absolutely! It's All about choices." From your schedule to your responsibilities to your happiness, it's all about choices. Yes, we know that part of you wants to say there are certain things you don't have any choice about; there are some things you just have to do. Well, consider this:
We've all heard stories about people at opposite ends of the spectrum who feel differently about their circumstances; the dying person who is bitter and angry vs. the dying person who sets out to leave a legacy or make a difference, or the poor person who rails against the establishment because they're being held back vs. the poor person who reaches out to help others.
Take Randy Pausch, a man who knew that he was dying and would leave behind a wife and young children. Rather than just waiting or being angry, he chose to leave a legacy for them and for us.
Or look at Peace Pilgrim, one woman who believed the world should be at peace. She didn't take no for an answer or ignore it because people said one woman can't make a difference. She chose to make a difference and devoted herself to peace, trusting in the kindness of her fellow man to give her food and shelter.
These are people who've CHOSEN to keep a positive attitude, reach out, and enjoy their lives. They are all examples of what can happen when we embrace our ability to choose and then choose to give the best of ourselves.
Acknowledging the power we have through choice can be scary, but we invite you to take a look at the other side and see the possibilities. After all, if you can take responsibility for who, what and where you are now then you can step forward, into the power of choice, and get where you want to go.
Action: Is there something you are frustrated with? Is there an area of your life that you feel is holding you down? Take another look at it, find a way you can take a positive action, then do it!
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