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TODAY’S IDEA: The most important relationship
— From A Year Without Fear: 365 Days of Magnificence: 5-Minute Mind-Set Shifts by Tama Kieves
I recently spent some time with my niece and her best friend—two adorable and giggly teenagers. I loved their energy and their outlook on life, and one of the things I enjoyed the most was their recalling “the worst day at school” with such terrible problems as a dull pencil at a math test and not being able to open a window to get fresh air from outside. How I wish I could put them in a bubble and keep their innocence and the scope of their problems that way forever!
They will go through periods of life when they can’t seem to find their purpose. We all do, no matter our age, outlook on life, or occupation. It’s part of being human, thus the quote:
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” — Attributed to Mark Twain
Because of this, I wanted to share brief but powerful idea that I recently came across in Tama Kieves’ book A Year Without Fear: 365 Days of Magnificence. Whether you are trying to find your purpose or know someone who is, I hope you will find it as insightful and inspiring as I do:
“If you can’t find your ‘purpose,’ find a way to love yourself more. Find a way to forgive yourself. Praise your very existence. Praise your house filled with clutter, good intentions, and papers you save, while, really, let’s be honest here, not having a clue as to what’s on them. Become the referee that rules in your favor. Your right life will come from the right relationship with yourself.”
Do you have the right relationship with yourself?
ACTION
TODAY: Take a moment to think about the most important relationship: with yourself. Where are you fully satisfied and want to continue building upon that great foundation you’ve laid? What are there areas that you want to improve upon? Pick one of the latter and take one action today—no matter how small—that will shift you into the direction you want to go.
FUTURE: As you examine every one of your goals periodically, make a point of examining the relationship with yourself in order to fulfill those goals. Where are you happy and satisfied? Where do you need to improve? Make the actions you need to take part of the path towards your goals.
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