The Power Of Decision

Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by beccoming more. In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently. The key and most important question, then, is this: What precedes all of our actions? What determines what actions we take, and therefore, who we become, and what our ultimate destination is in life? What is the father of action?

The answer, of course, is what I have been mentioning all along The Power of Decision. Everything that happens in your life....both what you are thrilled with and what you are challenged by...began with a decision. I strongly believe that it's in your moments of decision that our destiny is shaped. The decisions that you are making right now, every day, will shape how you feel today as well as who you are going to become in the future.

More than anything else, I believe it's our decisions, not the conditions of our lives, that determine our destiny. You and I both know that there are people who were born with advantages. Yet you and I also know that we constantly meet, read, and hear about people who against all odds have exploded beyond the limitations of their conditions by making new decisions about what to do with their lives. They have become examples of the unlimited power of the human spirit.

If we decide to, you and I can make our lives one of these inspiring examples. How? Simply by making good decisions about how we are going to live in the future.

Positive Affirmations

I practice humility through silence whenever possible.
I develop wisdom by listening to others first, rather than speaking first. When I truly listen to other people, my awareness and abilities to communicate and to learn are improved.
I channel my anger and resentment to achieve success. When i am angry, I am full of anergy. When I use that energy for a positive purpose, I both achieve success and dispel negative emotions.

I will take time today to truly assess my strengths and weaknesses. I will then act on what is holding me back from realizing my full potential.

"I BELIEVE" These are two very powerful words. When I affirm these words, I have no doubt in my abilities or in my mission in life.

I will get off the sidelines today and get into the great game of life. I can and will make a difference in the lives of other people.
I will fulfill my obligations to God, to myself and to my fellow man by improving my life and thereby the lives of others.

I relive the most joyous moments of my life. Without a doubt, the most joyous moments of my life have been the intimate times I have spent with my family and my God.