Tag Archives: Runner

Starting Gun

28 Apr

Life is full of unknowns. Nobody can read the future or see what’s coming around the next turn. We can do everything in our power to protect ourselves and prepare for the unexpected, and still be taken by surprise. Everything we know and understand could change in a moment, and if that happens, we may have no idea what to do or how to proceed. When the wind gets knocked out of us, it takes time to recover and be able to breathe. We know a lot and can learn more, but there is no way to predict how anything will go. With all that uncertainty, we may be hesitant to venture forward toward a desired goal. What if it doesn’t work out? What if we get tangled up and can’t move? What if we fall flat and everything blows up? What if, what if, what if? Lots of things could happen and we might discover the journey ahead is far more difficult than we imagined, but there is no way to reach success by standing still. In a foot race, the runners set themselves at the starting blocks. When the starting gun sounds, if they want to win, they must jump forward and begin to run not knowing how it will work out. Being afraid to move will never propel them to victory. The same is true for our own personal goals. We can think about them, prepare for them, decide on the different ways we could accomplish them, and make all kinds of plans, but if we don’t move off the blocks, nothing will change. Whatever we desire is possible, but we must be willing to take the chance and do what is necessary to make it ours. We already have all the courage and wisdom we need to do anything we want, but we must trust ourselves and believe we will succeed. Nothing is beyond our reach, and with determination and focus, every single dream is possible.

Everyone is unique, and our ideas about life and what we should do belong solely to us. We make our own decisions, and can design our lives any way we like. But others may not understand our choices, and may try to move us in a direction they think is better. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but nobody can possibly know us better than we know ourselves. We don’t need anyone’s approval or permission to do what we want. We are in control of our lives, and can move in the direction that brings us what we desire most.

Problems and complications are a constant part of life. No matter what we’re doing, odds are something will go awry. The road may get rocky and hard to navigate. Someone may block our way forward, or we might get tangled up in unexpected snags and details. If we’re determined to reach the goal, it doesn’t matter what happens along the way. We are smart enough, and strong enough, to manage anything that comes. Nothing can stop us from reaching success.

Today, if there’s something you want to do and haven’t begun, look at the road ahead and start the journey. Move forward one step at a time, and take things as they come. Keep your eyes focused on the goal, and continue moving ahead. Every dream, every goal is waiting for you. Be confident and sure, and trust yourself. Nothing can keep you from success. 

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Standing By

25 Jun

There are a lot of things we want to accomplish in our lives, and we can reach any goal we desire. If all the parameters of success are up to us, and we have control over each step forward, it may be easy to reach the goal. But life is complicated, and many times our success depends not only on what we do, but on what’s going on around us, and the decisions being made by others. We’re all more connected than we think we are, and things happening far beyond our reach may prevent us from moving ahead. It’s not easy to wait when we want to move, and it’s hard to be patient when we’ve done all we can and must wait for the situation to change. Standing by and watching others move forward while we stand still can be maddening. If we’ve done all we can, and still are unable to progress, we will have to wait. If it looks like the wait will be long, we can set the goal aside and begin working on something else. We never have to stand in place indefinitely. We can set our sights on something new, and when things change and the road opens up ahead, we can start again, and proceed toward the original goal. Every destination is possible but timing is everything. What we want may not be available to us right now but that doesn’t mean it will never be possible. What’s out of reach at the moment will not be out of reach forever. We can be patient and work on other projects and goals until we are able to gain success. Every option is always there for us, and there are many ways to reach success. We can trust ourselves to find the answers we need, and if we must wait, can still proceed forward. All our dreams can be ours, and we can reach every destination we desire.

Sometimes it seems the road ahead is paved and we move forward with few problems, accomplishing the task with little discomfort. Other times, it seems that everything that could possibly hold us in place comes into play and we struggle to make even the tiniest bit of headway. Trouble moving forward doesn’t mean the goal isn’t meant for us or we won’t be able to succeed. Complications give us the chance to learn something new and refine our patience. We can do anything, and already have everything we need to get to any destination. Through wisdom and persistence, we can reach the goal, and have the lives we dream about.

Standing by and waiting for a chance to move forward toward an accomplishment cannot keep us from completing other goals. There are many destinations available to us and if one is locked up now, we can focus on another. Life is long and there is time to achieve the things that are most important to us. We can design our lives any way we like, and with patience and focus, will make our dreams come true.

Today if you’re standing by, waiting for things to change so you can move ahead, look at all the possibilities available. Step toward another goal and actively move forward. Your life belongs to you and every goal is possible. Decide what you want, and take the first step toward it. You are amazing and capable, and nothing is beyond your reach. Success is there for you, and you will reach it.

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Save Me

22 Feb

Human relationships are important to all of us. As we learn to understand others and build connections, we may rely on them for strength, balance, and support. The world is a huge place with millions of strangers, and our close relationships give us an anchor to hold onto as we face each day. It’s good to have strong associations with those close to us and when things go wrong it’s a blessing to have someone who understands us on our side. While we may reach for others in times of need, our lives are always our responsibility. We cannot push our personal issues over onto someone else to solve. Our problems belong to us and we must find our own answers. Nobody can save us from trouble or protect us from sorrow. Trouble and sorrow come to everyone and we must manage them in our own lives. If we feel unsure or weak, we can get support but, in the end, we must find the way forward ourselves. Nobody gets a free pass from struggle. How we manage our struggles defines who we are. If we lean on others and whine, refusing to face our challenges, we will never learn to be strong. If we give up and surrender when things go wrong, we will never reach the goals we desire. We have all the wisdom and strength we need to face anything we must. We can trust in our ability to overcome anything and be confident going forward. Our lives belong to us and what we do with them is our responsibility. There is no challenge too difficult to resolve and we can have the lives we dream about.

Everyone is different. Some people are very confident and bold, and if we’re timid and unsure it may seem their way forward is easier. Problems come to us all and how we manage them often depends on how we perceive their influence over us. If we’re sure they will bring our demise, we may give up and allow them to stop us in our tracks. However, if we remember all the times we’ve overcome adversity and trust ourselves to find the answers, we can move forward with confidence, knowing we will reach a resolution. There isn’t anything we can’t do, and we can find answers for any complication that comes.

In a relay race, when a runner completes their responsibility, they hand the baton to the next person to take over and finish the race. It would be great when we have serious troubles if we could do some of the work and then hand the problem off to someone else to solve. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way, and our responsibility does not end until the issue is resolved. If the problem is serious and involves many complications, it may take time to find the answers. The answers will always be there and we have everything we need to uncover them. There is nothing we can’t overcome and we are strong enough, and wise enough, to do anything.

Today, if you’re facing a difficult issue and want badly to hand it off to someone else, hold fast and move forward. You have everything you need to find the solution. There is nothing too complex or hard for you to overcome. Be confident and move forward. You will find the way ahead and reach success.

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