Choice ~ Oct. 6, 2011

We make choices everyday.  Some of our choices are good for us and others not so much.  Some of them are easier than others.  What choices did you make today that lead you towards your goals? 

I really like the first quote posted here. It really is true if you aren't changing something that isn't working in your life you are choosing. In order to move forward in life we have to admit that some of the things that are not so great in our lives have been directly related to the choices we have made.  I am physically out of shape and could stand to lose a few pounds; I know that the choices I have made have lead me to be that way.  Choosing to go for seconds; when one plate was enough. Choosing to sit around and watch TV all evening instead of going out and being physically active. 

I'm ready to be accountable for my choices.  How about you?

Quotes

Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing. ~ Laurie Buchanan

~ This is a tough quote to wrap your head around. But it is kind of true right?

Heaven on earth is a choice you must make, not a place you must find. ~ Wayne Dyer 

~ Another tough one. You can choose happiness or you can choose sadness.  I don't know about you, but, I choose happiness.

You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go. ~ Dr. Suess

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. ~ Steve Jobs

Blog Posts

Tiny Wisdom: Worrying About Future Regrets ~ "Today if you find yourself worrying about the path you’re taking, remember: You made this choice for a reason. You can only enjoy it if you choose not to stress about it."

 7 Common Habits of Unhappy People ~ “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” ~ Marcus Aurelius ~ The title of this one bugs me a bit because it screams of negativity . . . but the point of the post I think is about choice.

Chirp Anyway ~ Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. ~ Henry Van Dyke 

4 Prerequisites for Living Your Life Purpose ~ "In any given moment, we have an infinite number of choices about what to do. Our choices either serve our life purpose or they do not. If you make enough choices that do not serve your purpose, you are living an unfulfilled, purposeless life." ~ Another post about choices . . .

Courage ~ August 25, 2011

Courage today. I believe in moving forward and sometimes that takes courage. The courage to simply put one foot in front of the other, the courage to stand up for the things we believe, the courage to simply live our lives the way we know we should and there are some days when it is really "the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I'll try again tomorrow'.

Quotes

We all have the ability…we just don't all have the courage to follow our dreams and to follow the signs. ~ Paulo Coelho

~ When were younger we thought we could do anything. As we grew we learned things like doubt, fear, anxiety, and limitations.  I think we can all do anything we wish to as long as we have the "courage to follow our dreams". We all have the ability.  We may not always have all the skills or knowledge necessary, but that can always come later.


Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." ~ Mary Radmacher

~One of my favorite quotes. Many times we think of courage as some heroic act; but sometimes it is smaller than that. The little things in life usually matter the most, so sometimes courage is as simple as just getting out of bed in the morning.

Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drowned your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. ~ Steve Jobs

~ Steve Jobs former CEO of Apple . . . some big changes in his life at the moment. It takes courage to make those big changes, to be the person who you know you are, to follow your heart and your intuition. Are you following your heart?

Blog Posts

The Tragedy of Missing Out ~ "What you’re doing right now is all that matters. Let the rest go, and enjoy the fish you’ve already caught."

Tiny Wisdom: Not Taking No For An Answer ~ "Other people can’t tell us how far we can go. They can’t tell us how our talents could evolve. They can’t tell us if our risks will pay off. Other people’s “nos” aren’t what limit our future–it’s our own “nos” that do that.""