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Willing to See

19 May

There are all kinds of people in the world. They come in and out of our lives, we build relationships with them, we love them, we dislike them, we ignore them, we collaborate with them, and interact with them in endless ways. We will make all kinds of connections with lovers, family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Every relationship has its benefits and its challenges, but if we trust those involved, we may feel confident that they are being truthful and clear with us. But people are complex, and sometimes may be deceptive or outright lie to us for their own reasons. If we’ve had a strong relationship with them, or love them, and things are just not adding up, we may investigate the situation further. We can always uncover the truth, but we must be willing to see everything as it really stands. If we’re afraid we might discover some deception that will impact our relationship, we can always simply continue on and refuse to look. But truth cannot be hidden forever, and will always rise. It’s disappointing and can be heartbreaking to discover someone we trust has deceived us, but it’s always best to get the facts and know exactly what is happening, and where we stand. Whether we acknowledge it or not, the true reality of every situation exists. If we know all the details, even the ones that are painful, we will better be able to decide how to proceed. We are our best advocate. By courageously uncovering every hidden factor, and laying open every detail, we will know how we want to move forward. We are intelligent and wise, and can be proactive and clear. We know what we want, and once we get all the facts, will be able to proceed toward success.

There is an old saying that, “What we don’t know can’t hurt us,” but that isn’t true. If we are being misled or are blindly following someone we admire without checking the facts, we may be seriously hurt in the end. It can be hard to believe those we love and trust may deceive us or manipulate us, but that can happen. There is no need to be suspicious of every interaction, but we can keep our eyes open and listen carefully to what’s being said, and look at what’s being done. Nothing can fool us forever, and we have all the wisdom we need to uncover the truth in every situation. 

Beautiful people and shiny, new things are very attractive. When we’re intensely drawn to something or someone, it can be hard to see everything that’s going on. The salesman at the Ferrari dealership may be able to convince us we can afford the exorbitant payments, because we are mesmerized by how gorgeous the car is. The same is true with people. If we are blinded by their outward beauty, we may fail to see what they’re really like and get caught up in a situation that hurts us in the end. We are smart and capable, and by stepping back for a moment, and taking time to see everything, we will be able to make the best choice moving forward.

Today if you’re unsure about something someone is telling you, take the time you need to find the truth. You are worth more than you can imagine, and deserve every happiness. Take your time, get the facts, and step forward with confidence. Every single blessing is there for you, and with clarity and focus, you can design the life you want the most. Trust yourself. Every success awaits, and you will make them yours.

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Waiting for Perfection

6 Apr

They say timing is everything. We may experience this if there’s something we want to do but our situation is complicated and there just isn’t room for anything more. We’re overloaded right now, so whatever it is we want to do will just have to wait. Life is complex and we’re often busy. It’s easy to get caught up in our daily routine, the appointments we must keep, the chores that need to be done and everything else that needs our attention. We are highly capable and can plan our time effectively, but we can’t do everything at the same time. Our dreams and goals are important, and although timing is important, if we wait for the perfect time to start toward them, we may never find it. Perfection is nice to think about, but it rarely happens in real life. Anything could happen, but odds are we’ll never reach a point where everything lines up perfectly and the road ahead is paved so we can make our dreams reality. Waiting for perfection will only hold us in place. We are smart enough to see everything objectively and when we’re ready to begin moving forward, we can figure out how to make that happen. Every single dream is possible and nothing is beyond our reach. With courage and inspiration, we can trust ourselves to do what is needed to create the lives we desire most.

We all have responsibilities we need to address. If we’re working, our jobs will eat up a lot of our time. If we have young children, we may be constantly busy. We cannot change or control time. It continues forward no matter what we’re doing. The days pass, and if we aren’t paying attention, we may find we are years down the road and still haven’t done what we really want to do. Responsibilities are important, but we can find a way to take care of them and still move closer to our goals. Our lives belong solely to us, and we are in control of every decision we make. There is great success waiting for us. All we need to do is begin.

We share the world with lots of people, and each will have their own ideas and opinions about how things should go. If their life choices differ from what we’re doing, they may encourage us to follow their lead. Of course, we can do anything we like, but our lives are our responsibility and nobody can possibly know us better than we know ourselves. We can be confident in the choices we make, and step forward toward any destination we desire.

Today if there’s a goal you’ve been putting off because the timing isn’t perfect, look at your situation objectively. Find a way to begin moving toward what you want the most. You are highly intelligent and capable of finding every answer you need. Be confident and step forward. All your dreams are waiting, and you will make them yours.

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The Big Buy In

19 Jan

There are billions of people in the world, and although we’ll never meet even a tiny percentage of them, there will likely be people continually coming in and out of our lives. They may influence us in different ways, block our path or help us pave the road ahead, be against us or stand firmly by our side. Nobody lives in a vacuum and what’s going on around us will generally affect us in some way. If everyone is getting along and we’re all headed in the same direction, there may be little conflict, but that will never always be the case. Everyone has their own opinions and ideas that may have little in common with what we want to do. Some people are very loud and ambitious, and may tell us with strong conviction what we should be doing and where we should be going. Although we know we are in control of our lives, it can be hard to dismiss someone with a great deal of power and influence. Even if we aren’t sure, we may buy into whatever it is they’re selling. It takes confidence to stand up to strong opinions and choose our own way, and if we’re meek and submissive, we may fall under the spell. If they suggest we dress differently, we may go shopping and change our look. If they think we should work harder, we may stay at the office longer. If they don’t think the person we’re dating is good enough, we may re-evaluate our relationship. Nobody knows us better than we know ourselves, but if we keep doing what others suggest, we’ll never have the life we want the most. Our decisions belong to us, and we can do anything we desire. By trusting ourselves, and standing firm on the road we most want to travel, we will reach the goals we’re seeking and find great happiness. We know who we are and what we want, and with determination and focus, nothing can keep us from success.

Wealth and power have their privileges. People tend to listen to those in positions of great authority or who command a great deal of money. Much of the world seems to revolve around money and power but most of us will never be kings or queens, or possess endless amounts of cash. That doesn’t mean we won’t have any influence. Every time we interact with someone else, we have the chance to share encouragement or valuable inspiration. We have so much to offer simply because we are here, and can bring great light to those around us.

Some people have big ideas and plans that show us ways to cut corners to get to success faster, or promise that if we just buy what they have we’ll find enormous reward. That might work, but it’s nearly impossible to achieve success without time, diligence, and determination focused on the goal. Short cuts may prevent us from learning important facts we’ll need later, and get rich quick schemes are a fool’s errand. We are intelligent and wise, and know what we want to accomplish. By keeping our eyes focused ahead, and continuing to move forward, every destination will be ours.

Today if someone wants you to buy into their big idea, stop and think about what you really want. Trust yourself and make the best decision for moving ahead. You are smarter and more capable than you imagine, and nothing is out of reach. Stand strong, look ahead, and be confident. Nothing is too hard for you to manage, and every dream is possible. Step forward and claim success.

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Making It Clear

12 Oct

Life is complex and since we can’t read the future, we never know what’s coming next. When we’re making our decisions, we may base them on the current circumstances, or where we believe they’ll take us, or a thousand other reasons. If we are unsure about the future, or afraid of something happening that upsets our lives we may choose what looks like the safest option. Everyone wants to be safe, but there will always be more than one possibility, and if we only look at the easiest or most comfortable road, we may not make the best decisions. There is risk in everything, and even if we do all we can to prevent problems, they will still arise. Making decisions based only on protecting ourselves may not take us where we most want to go. Before we decide, we can take a moment to think about our reasons for the choice we’re making. By clarifying why we’re going one way or another, we will understand what our real goal is. Do we really want to head toward that destination, or are we only going that way because we know the road and it’s easy to travel? By being honest with ourselves, we’ll be able to decide what we really want and then proceed with confidence. We can go through our lives just doing the next thing without thinking, and following along whatever paved road is in front of us, and we will end up somewhere.  But if we want the lives we desire most, we must decide on each goal, and then move forward to reach it. Everything is possible and we are certainly capable of achieving anything we desire. We are brave enough and wise enough to reach any destination, and with clarity and determination, nothing can keep us from success. 

Change is constant and nothing is permanent. The road ahead may be clear when we begin a journey, but we can’t see beyond the next turn. We may face detours and roadblocks that snag our progress and prevent us from moving forward. Complications will undoubtedly come, and issues will arise. People may get in our way and the sky may darken. No matter what goes wrong, there will always be a way out and another road to take. With patience and clarity, we can untangle any problem, and continue forward.

If we’re headed toward a destination and our situation changes, we may decide we want something different. We don’t have to continue on the same road if our desires have changed. We can take everything we’ve learned so far with us and go in another direction. Every experience has value and nothing is wasted. We know who we are and what we want, and by keeping our eyes focused ahead, we can go where we want, and achieve any goal.

Today think about what you really want. You never have to stay in the same place and every option is possible. Decide where you want to go and how you want to proceed, and then take the first step. You are amazing and more powerful than you realize. Nothing is too difficult for you to manage, and every dream is possible. Trust yourself and be confident. The whole world is there for you and you will succeed.

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Defining Moments

28 Sep

Life is long and each day we make many decisions. Each choice we make changes us in some way and the roads we choose tell the world who we are. If we are mindful, we may look at everything clearly before we decide, but there’s often a lot going on around us and it’s easy to get rushed and simply choose the first option available. If it doesn’t impact us much, it might not matter what we choose, but there are sometimes hidden agendas and unforeseen complications that arise and make moving forward difficult. Nobody is perfect and we’re all going to falter at some point, and every decision we make determines what will happen next and defines who we are. If we continually make careless and foolish choices, those around us will understand we are not to be trusted. But if we try hard to choose well, we’ll be able to build relationships and make connections that will benefit us as we move ahead. Every choice is a defining moment. By being aware of what we’re doing, and carefully evaluating where we’re headed, we will find great satisfaction, and continued success.

The world is filled with all kinds of distractions and how we manage them will determine how we’ll proceed. If we’re addicted to our phone, texting and scrolling, and value our time with it over time spent with others, our relationships will suffer. There is no end to the information we can access at any moment. We can spend every minute of every day going through on-line sites, and following others, and accomplish nothing for ourselves. We are in control of our lives, and the choices we make will take us somewhere. We can ensure we are going where we most want to go by focusing clearly on the road ahead.

We are responsible for our time and how we spend it. If we allow ourselves to be over extended and have more to do than we can effectively manage, everything will suffer. There will always be more that needs to be done. It does no good to have so many commitments that we’re overwhelmed and can’t think straight. By recognizing our limits and planning our time to allow for success, we will be able to accomplish much and reach every goal.

Today think about the decisions you’re making. Choose the roads that will take you where you most want to go. You are wiser than you think you are, and every answer you need is available. Decide how you want to proceed, and be confident. Every success is there for you.  Every dream is possible. Trust yourself and step forward, and you will prevail.

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