Good Morning - The Art of Discipline
Published: Wed, 12/18/13
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Good morning! This quote speaks to a problem that many of
us face-while we desire a specific result, a foreboding gap may stand
between our goal and our accomplishment.
Over the
years, I have met many women who will chalk this up to "lack of
willpower" or "lack of self-discipline." I prefer to take a more
positive approach-it is called "growth." Imagine for a moment a child
in kindergarten. That child decides he wants to be President of the
United States. That probably happens hundreds of times around the
country each day-a child proclaiming their intent to run the country.
Yet this child is different: he
wants to accomplish that goal next month.. Well...a
month comes, and a month goes. You might have already guessed how this
story ends: he doesn't become president in those thirty days. Why do
you think that is? Would it be chalked up to lack of self-discipline or
willpower? Of course not. However, it could be attributed to growth and
process. Every goal and desire is a growth and a process-a journey.
We live in an
instant-gratification society. We have figured out how to have food now
versus cooking it (drive-thru), we can have information now (via the
internet) instead of researching or going to a library. We can book
trips around the world now rather than going to a travel agency. We can
communicate in written form now (through email, versus hand-written
letters). Somehow, many of us feel we should thus be able to accomplish
our goals and change right now.
Until we find
a way to order our favorite goal, pre-done and delivered at the local
drive-thru, let us remember that it is a process of many steps. It is
not a matter of self-discipline or willpower, but a matter of focus,
daily action, and time.
Your
Turn: Where have you been belittling yourself for not "getting
more done," or not having "self discipline" or the "required willpower"
to achieve your goals? Consider that goals and desires are a journey,
and the place you are now is one required step on that path.
Today's Affirmation: I cherish the journey. | |||||||
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