“One of the most helpful
images to have of yourself in your
family is that of a trim tab – the small rudder that moves the big
rudder and
eventually changes the entire direction of the plan.” ~ Stephen R. Covey
Good
morning!
It seems that
society is filled with people who love to
ponder. We think
about doing one thing
or another, weigh the pros and cons, and then continue to think some
more. Examine for a
moment the common notion of
getting in shape by following a workout schedule.
First, we think about joining a gym. Then we think about the
pros and cons – cost versus
benefits of commitment. Then
we think,
maybe we’re better off just getting an exercise machine. Then we turn on Oprah and
she is praising the
benefits of walking, and we think, “Oh, maybe we’ll just do that.” Then we think about if we
will have the “stick-to-itivemess”
to do it alone, or if we should get an exercise partner…and the beat
goes on.
What does all
this thinking allow us to avoid? It
allows us to avoid taking action.
It allows us to continue to live in the
comfort
of the familiar and avoid change.
Simply making
the decision to invest in our goals is one of
the best forward steps we can take.
Webster’s dictionary defines “decide” as
follows: “(1) a: to arrive at a
solution that ends uncertainty or dispute about <what to
do> b: to select
as a course of action – (2) to bring a definite end synonym DETERMINE,
SETTLE,
RULE, RESOLVE.”
The definition
eliminates the pondering and moves us toward
our end goal. Take
action and
decide. Instead of
resting in the comforts
of noncommitment, take hold of today, and resolve to reach your goal.
Your Turn: Today,
make a real decision to bring a new result
into your life.
Today’s Affirmation: I
move forward in the right direction without hesitation.
I commit.
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?
