When people find themselves engaged in activities they do not like, they live in the depths of despair; complaining and feeling terrible. They never take the time to ascertain what brought them to the point where they were required to do something unpalatable. And they rarely consciously consider what they can do to change the situation.
Throughout life, you have the ability to alter previously set upon paths. You have only to decide to make a change.
Make your choices carefully.
FROM: ABOUT PEACE 108 Ways To Be At Peace When Things Are Out Of Control By Scott Shaw
REFLECTION:
We all have to do some things we would prefer not to do and the reality is we must do some things we don’t like to do.
The question is… what percentage of your time are you complaining, feeling terrible, feeling stuck in a situation?
Can you make a different choice?
If you can’t change the situation, can you reframe …. choose to see it through a different lens?
Where we choose to direct our gaze determines not only what we learn or believe, but how we choose to see the world.
Typing is a skill. Juggling is a skill. So is project management. It’s easy to overlook the fact that we can get better at what we think about, create and consume.
If we’re not happy with how external forces are stealing and redirecting our attention, we can change.
FROM: Seth Godin’s Daily Blog
REFLECTION:
Where are you gazing these days?
What world are you seeing?
Is that what you want to see?
Do you want to change what external forces are occupying your attention?