"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! This quote compliments yesterday's message nicely.
Time and time again I am asked where I get the energy to do all
of the things that I do. The answer rests within this quote.
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 pessimistic with a
chip on my shoulder. I have excuses like everyone else that
could allow me to reasonably choose to wait for life to bring me
something versus 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 2 days. I didn't want to be
around myself, why would anyone else or life's gifts?
Furthermore, doubting life and doubting ourselves is a dark
place. No one can bring the light to you to get out of that
darkness. 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.
Your Affirmation "When I encounter darkness or
difficulty, I do not dwell--instead I turn on the light."
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