“Optimism doesn’t wait on facts. It deals with prospects. Pessimism is a waste of time.” Norman Cousins
I’ve met and worked with optimists and pessimists. Given a choice, I’ll choose to hang out with optimists 100% of the time. A pessimist will drag you down into the mud. An optimist will teach you to fly. It’s time to fly and to soar with the eagles. Yes, you can!
“Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith.” Margaret Shepherd
If you’re not willing to take a leap of faith when the opportunity strikes, you’ll never know. You’ll walk back into what you’ve known and where you feel safe and you’ll have missed the destiny that was earmarked for you. Dare to leap and not look back.
This morning I heard a song by Slaid Cleaves. One of the lyrics stuck with me. “If you want to get out of the hole you’re in the first thing you got to do is put the shovel down.” I like those words. I know they’ve applied to my life time and again. It was only when I became aware I was making the hole I was in deeper by my continuous digging. My life got better when I learned to put the shovel down and climb out of the hole. Are you stuck? Put the shovel down and climb out of the hole.
“To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your path, and don’t worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest. Always do what you are afraid to do.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
You were born to shine. What’s holding you back? Let go of fears. Let go of the restraints others have tied to you. The world is waiting for you. You have a special gift that no one else in the world has to offer. It’s your time. Shine, shine, shine!!
“Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.”
– Leonardo da Vinci
We have a choice each morning we open our eyes. We can choose to jump into the day and give it all we have or we can drag our butts through the day wishing the day away. Healthy people choose the former wishing there were more than 24 hours in the day. These are the folks that find happiness in the challenges and they’re always looking for the next adventure. Here’s hoping you jump into the day and take on your next great adventure.
Step out of your comfort zone: Sometimes, the best way to build confidence is to do something that scares you. Try taking on a new challenge, whether it’s something small like trying a new hobby, or something big like giving a speech in front of a crowd. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone can help you grow and feel more confident in your abilities.
You are unique and have something valuable to offer the world. Embrace your strengths, learn from your weaknesses, and use your talents to make a difference in the lives of others. Believe in yourself, and you will be amazed at what you can achieve. (Source)
“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” A. A. Milne
Don’t let anyone convince you differently. You are an amazing creation meant for a unique destiny no one else can accomplish. Never quit.
“If I see a door ajar, I push on it to see how far it will open, and if it opens wide I go through it.” ~ Paul Johnson
There’s always a way through. There’s always a way to get past a difficulty. There is always a way if we dare to look for it, if we dare to grab hold of it when we spot it. When your door opens, run through it. It’s your opportunity.
“You are capable of achieving greatness. Believe in yourself, work hard, and never give up on your dreams. The world is full of endless possibilities, and you have the power to make your dreams a reality.”
The above statement is true if you commit to putting in the work, sacrificing temporary gratifications, and have the patience to strive for the dreams moment after moment.
