Do you know you have control? Do you know you get to choose how to be; how to handle things? Do you know that it is within?
I’ve had two conversations with two different people this past week about things going on around them they didn’t like. Why me? Why did they do that? Why is this happening? It’s life, that’s why. Sometimes crappy things happen to good people. (And these two people happen to be extremely kind, loving, supportive, and giving people.)
PUT THAT DOWN.
It’s a choice- maybe not a natural choice, but it’s still a choice. Stick to the facts and review the situation. Just the facts- no emotion, feeling sorry for yourself, baggage, story, anything extra. Now look at it and think: what are my options? What can I do about this? What small action will move me forward? Then do it. And again, and next, and keep going.
Ain’t nobody got time for that!
Do you want to spend time, energy, or effort arguing? Proving you are right? Poor me, I didn’t deserve this; I’m a good person. You could spin around forever with that, or you can take action and get it done.
Consider: who is this serving? Is this helping me? Does this feel good? If no, then shift. What is more interesting? Where would you prefer to focus? What does feel good?
One way to start small: choose love over fear. Say- thank you, fear, but I’ll be over here with love. Then take action- an actual step toward that love.
Keep moving, one step forward, consistently, and you’ll get there.
