If there is one thing I want to do in this life, it is to leave a good legacy for my wife and our children and grandchildren. With so much ahead of them, they need a good example to follow. The only way that I can be that example is to live a POWERful life before them.
I need to demonstrate Perseverance by continuing to go forward even in tough times. Things will not always go my way, but I cannot quit! Even when things are moving forward more slowly than I expected, I need to continue to move forward.
My Objectivity will demonstrate that things need to be kept in proper focus. With all of the distractions around us, it is easy to be tossed about and pulled in many directions. I can't allow small things to be blown out of proportion, or important things minimized to the point of obscurity.
Of course, I need the Wisdom to make the right decisions the right way. How do I do that? By seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit and learning the principles of the Word of God! Ever faced with tough decisions, myself and those who look to me for guidance, need to know what is right and how to do the right thing.
Because life is full of trials and challenges, Energy is required to face every task and every situation. That means action! No wasted time. Taking care of myself mentally and physically is necessary. I simply cannot sit back and let LIFE pass me by.
Knowing that there are others counting on me to be an example, I have a Reason to live and serve. Serving others is the most fulfilling thing we can do in our lives! Helping my family and others reach their goals and accomplish things in their life brings me so much joy and confirms my reason for living!
My example of a POWERful life is Jesus Christ. If I can mirror His example, then there is no doubt that my legacy will inspire my family and others to also live a POWERful life!
Be strong...Get POWERful!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
THREE RINGS AND A RINGMASTER!
I took my grandson to the circus a few days ago. A fun time was had by all!
While I was watching the circus, I was reminded of how our lives are similar to the circus. So many things going on at the same time, that we have a hard time focusing on just one of them. Watching this one, watching that one, and of course, watching the other one! All at once!
Trying to keep up with it all is so tiring. Not to mention, that when you try to focus on just one of the acts, the others do something so fantastic that you miss it! All the while, a Ring Master is talking and trying to guide your attention to a specific spot!
As I counsel so many people, I find that their lives are spinning out of control because they can't focus on what needs to be done. Their emotions are being tossed to and fro because they are pulled in so many directions. Just as they are getting settled on at least one of the issues, a "Ring Master" starts talking and directing their attention to another area, causing them to miss the spectacular!
I decided to just find the ring of activities that grabbed my attention first! I would watch that ring for the whole performance with only a quick casual glance to the other rings! This allowed me to not only enjoy the show, but it gave me the opportunity to allow others to share with me what they saw. None of us watched the same ring of activities!
Remember, our lives need to be focused on our abilities and our passions. We can reduce the stresses in our life by not worrying about all that is going on around us. When that obnoxious "Ring Master" begins to speak, and tries to direct your attention away from your focus, just remember that there will always be something going on... all the time... somewhere! Just keep watching your ring of activity!
"Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the Greatest Show On Earth!" That show is LIFE!
While I was watching the circus, I was reminded of how our lives are similar to the circus. So many things going on at the same time, that we have a hard time focusing on just one of them. Watching this one, watching that one, and of course, watching the other one! All at once!
Trying to keep up with it all is so tiring. Not to mention, that when you try to focus on just one of the acts, the others do something so fantastic that you miss it! All the while, a Ring Master is talking and trying to guide your attention to a specific spot!
As I counsel so many people, I find that their lives are spinning out of control because they can't focus on what needs to be done. Their emotions are being tossed to and fro because they are pulled in so many directions. Just as they are getting settled on at least one of the issues, a "Ring Master" starts talking and directing their attention to another area, causing them to miss the spectacular!
I decided to just find the ring of activities that grabbed my attention first! I would watch that ring for the whole performance with only a quick casual glance to the other rings! This allowed me to not only enjoy the show, but it gave me the opportunity to allow others to share with me what they saw. None of us watched the same ring of activities!
Remember, our lives need to be focused on our abilities and our passions. We can reduce the stresses in our life by not worrying about all that is going on around us. When that obnoxious "Ring Master" begins to speak, and tries to direct your attention away from your focus, just remember that there will always be something going on... all the time... somewhere! Just keep watching your ring of activity!
"Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the Greatest Show On Earth!" That show is LIFE!
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