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I will always remember the words of Dr. Robert Schuller echoing
through the Crystal Cathedral, "when the going gets tough, the
tough get going." I know that his words inspired people, at
least in the moment, but where do the tough get going to? Most
of our issues in life are caused by bad decisions and impulsive
actions without thought of the consequences. It is a lack of
conscious contemplation of our decisions that create the
potential for trouble, and I know we are all aware of this at
least to a degree.
Dr. Raymond Charles
Barker, the author of "The Power of Decision" is quoted as
saying, "You are not the victim of the world, but rather the
master of your own destiny. It is your choices and decisions
that determine your destiny."
How many of our choices and decisions are directed at something
specific? It is important to consider this question. Can we
visualize in our Mind's Eye the results of what we want to
accomplish? What image can we create in our mind that makes us
look prosperous? What image can we create in our mind that makes
us look at peace and in harmony with our circumstances? How
often do we experience spontaneous joy? If you have difficulty
with these, ask yourself how often are you judging yourself,
comparing your life to others?
We must love who we are and what we are doing with our lives. If
we don't love ourselves we allow little time to seriously
consider our choices and decisions. Very seldom do we allow the
creative element of our intelligence to work through our mind
with thoughts and ideas that prosper us, that bring us joy, if
we do not love ourselves and the life that we have now. You
might say, how do I love financial struggle? How do love being
stuck in a job that I hate because I need the money? How do I
love living with myself knowing that my choices and decisions
created all these problems in my life? And there you have the
answer. You created this, whatever it may be, and so you
can create the greater. If you are willing to take the time to
conceive it, you will it due time find yourself achieving it.
Keep the Faith!
Rev-Bates
(Reverend Dr. Henry Lee Bates)
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