“Only those who do nothing at all make no mistakes…but that would be a mistake.” ~ Author unknown

Good morning!

When I woke up I was thinking about how many of us become addicted to right and wrong.  As children, we learn limits and boundaries, and life is often spelled out simply as right or wrong.  Our tests in school are graded right and wrong, not leaving a lot of room for gray.  We know that the kids with the A and B average are doing something “right.”  We know classmates with lower averages are doing something “wrong.”

We take this simplistic thinking into our adult lives.  We often make decisions based on what is right or wrong.  But how much of life is really that clear?  Life certainly would be simple if it worked that way, but more often than not, unless we are taking a test, it doesn’t.  Often we don’t take a chance or try something new or share an opinion in fear of being wrong.  While not sharing certainly allows us the safety of never being wrong, it doesn’t by default make us right.

Your Turn:  What role does “right and wrong thinking” play in your own life?  Do you shy away from situations for fear of being wrong?  Reflect on how such behavior might be limiting your life.

Today’s Affirmation:  I am open, sharing, and courageous regarding issues I care about.

 And as always, don't forget to start your day with a heartfelt: "Something great is going to happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"

And when ending your day ask yourself: "What is one more thing I can do to make today matter?

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