"The difference between great people and everyone
else is that great people create their lives actively, while everyone
else is
created by their lives, passively waiting to see where life takes them
next. The difference between the two is the difference between living
fully and just existing."
~Michael E. Gerber
Good morning!
When we
create our lives, we are filled with energy. When we passively react to
our lives or wait for "our ship to come in," we become tired and bored.
Just
like everyone else on this planet, I have a long list of sorrowful
experiences that could leave me feeling pessimistic, with a chip on my
shoulder. I, like everyone else, have excuses that could allow me to
reasonably choose to wait for life to bring me something instead of
going out and risking heart and soul day after day.
You
know what, though? When we disengage and become passive, we also become
negative and complain a lot. I tried it once and got tired of listening
to myself within two days. I didn't want to be around myself, so why
would anyone else-or life's gifts-want to come to me? Furthermore,
doubting life and doubting ourselves is a dark place. No one can bring
the light to get out of that darkness to you. You have to choose to
ignite the light-and you have to choose that day, after day, after day.
It is the only way to live fully.
Your
Turn:
No
matter what obstacles you face or have faced, realize you can't live
fully if you choose to stay in the darkness. And if you choose to stay
in the darkness, darkness is all you will see. There is
always a light. Realize that you have the power to light up your life.
Today's
Affirmation:
When I
encounter darkness or difficulty, I do not dwell-instead I turn on the
light.
