What if I started doing the things I’ve been afraid to do? Fear holds us back. We make our fears real by creating an ending that hasn’t happened. When we buy into our false fears we become paralyzed to act. It’s not so much as facing a fear as it is in facing ourselves. Look in the mirror and give the man or woman who is looking back at you permission to act. When we act against our fears, we become stronger and more confident. It’s no big deal if one fails, failure is only fatal when we quit trying. Try and try again.
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Today’s Power Thought ~ Facing Hardships
True confidence has its genesis in hardship. When we face our hardships we have several choices, we can run away, we can fall into a deep depression and become paralyzed, or, we can suck it up and face the hardship head.on. The only way through a hardship is to face it. When we face our hardships head-on we grow stronger, wiser, and more confident.
Today’s Inspiration ~ Never Give Up
“Still round the corner there may wait, A new road or a secret gate.”
Something to Think About
Is today the day you challenge yourself to do something you’ve wanted to do, but keep putting off? Is today the day, you face the challenge determined to take it on? Even if you fail, big deal, the challenge won’t go away, but you’ll come back a bit wiser and stronger. The challenge may be physical like dieting or exercising. It may be intellectual. It may be relational. Whatever the challenge you’ve thought about and set aside, take it on. Face it. Kick its ass.
What If . . .
What if one made a decision to learn something new? You don’t have to wait until New Year’s Day to begin. Why not begin today. Perhaps you want to learn a new language, how to play the guitar, or how to do a podcast. There are an infinite number of things to learn. Our minds want to learn. They want the workout. Imagine two people, each of whom wants to learn to speak enough Spanish to help them communicate when they visit a Spanish speaking country. One person downloads a language learning app and practices every day. The other person does nothing. In one year, they’re both a year older, yet, the former person can now visit a Spanish speaking country and can confidently make his/her way around.
Today’s Inspiration
Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.”
– Walt Whitman
A Better Life ~ Treasure the Good Memories
Only memories lie behind us. Whatever memories you have, discard the painful memories, treasure the good memories. The good memories, those of love, good times, successes, give us confidence that future will be friendly to us.
Today’s Poem ~ Confidence
Confidence
Anne Bronte
Oppressed with sin and woe,
A burdened heart I bear,
Opposed by many a mighty foe:
But I will not despair.
With this polluted heart
I dare to come to Thee,
Holy and mighty as Thou art;
For Thou wilt pardon me.
A burdened heart I bear,
Opposed by many a mighty foe:
But I will not despair.
With this polluted heart
I dare to come to Thee,
Holy and mighty as Thou art;
For Thou wilt pardon me.
I feel that I am weak,
And prone to every sin:
But Thou who giv’st to those who seek,
Wilt give me strength within.
Far as this earth may be
From yonder starry skies;
Remoter still am I from Thee:
Yet Thou wilt not despise.
I need not fear my foes,
I need not yield to care,
I need not sink beneath my woes:
For Thou wilt answer prayer.
In my Redeemer’s name,
I give myself to Thee;
And all unworthy as I am
My God will cherish me.
O make me wholly Thine!
Thy love to me impart,
And let Thy holy spirit shine
For ever on my heart!
A Better Life ~ Dealing with the Unexpected
“I didn’t see that coming.” How often have you heard those words. The unexpected can disrupt the best of plans. When the unexpected hits we can rant and rave that life isn’t fair. It’s not. The unexpected happens and it gives us no warning. What we do in these moments defines us. It stamps a mark on our character. Act boldly, confidently, and face the unexpected head on. Learn its lessons, acquire the strength the unexpected is offering.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Face Your Fears & Challenges
With each challenge you face and conquer you become stronger.
With each fear you face and push aside your courage and confidence grow.
