How Will You Respond

“There’s no benchmark for how life’s “supposed” to happen. There is no ideal world for you to wait around for. The world is always just what it is now, it’s up to you how you respond to it.”

― Isaac Marion

         Life is just life. It can be amazing at times and then it can be a nightmare. It all comes down to perspective. Life will continue to throw any and everything at you and how that affects your life depends on how you choose to respond. Never forget, life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.

Do Something

“I said “Somebody should do something about that.” Then I realized I am somebody.”

― Lily Tomlin

          Don’t sit around complaining about the unfairness of life and that someone else should fix what is wrong and broken in this world. If you see a problem, then get up and do something about it. If you’re not a part of the solution, you’re a part of the problem. As Gandhi so wisely said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Take Your Time

“I’m going to enjoy every second, and I’m going to know I’m enjoying it while I’m enjoying it. Most people don’t live; they just race. They are trying to reach some goal far away on the horizon, and in the heat of the going they get so breathless and panting that they lose sight of the beautiful, tranquil country they are passing through; and then the first thing they know, they are old and worn out, and it doesn’t make any difference whether they’ve reached the goal or not.”

― Jean Webster

     Life is not about reaching your destination; rather, it’s about the journey. It’s about the bumps, twists and turns you encounter and how you respond. It’s about growth and discovery. So, don’t sprint to the finish line. Instead, take your time getting to the end goal…take detours and stop to smell the roses.

Wish Carefully

“Don’t wish it was easier wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge wish for more wisdom”

― Jim Rohn

       Life isn’t meant to be easy. You must go out and seek the answers to your most burning questions. And along the way, you will learn that life provides you with the necessary tools and lessons so that you can solve your own problems.

Live Simply

“In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.”

― Lao Tzu

         Be authentic and genuine in all that you do. Live simply. Life is about being present and enjoying every moment you’re given, for it can be gone in an instant.

Boundaries

“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.”

― Brené Brown

           You and you alone determine how people treat you. And you have to first love and respect yourself before someone else will. So, set boundaries from the beginning in all of your relationships and you will quickly find that your relationships are much healthier, fulfilling and long lasting.

Blank Page

“Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.”

― Douglas Pagels

         Your past may have already been written, but the lines of your future have yet to be penned. The next moments of your life are a blank page waiting for you to write it. So, why not make it a good read, for there is nothing more important than the story of your life.

Keep it Moving

“The past can teach us, nurture us, but it cannot sustain us. The essence of life is change, and we must move ever forward or the soul will wither and die.”

― Susanna Kearsley

       You must learn to let go of the past so that you may embrace the present. It is important to learn and grow from the past, but don’t confuse this with allowing yourself to become stuck and stagnant. Use the past as a stepping stone onward to greater things. The key is to never stop moving forward.

Doing Your Best

“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment”

― Oprah Winfrey

        You must remember to focus on the present moment and not linger on the past or on a future that has yet to happen. So, each day strive to be a better version of yourself. And by working to do the best you can at every moment, you position yourself for obtaining the life and future you desire.

Believe in Yourself

“You may be the only person left who believes in you, but it’s enough. It takes just one star to pierce a universe of darkness. Never give up.”

― Richelle E. Goodrich

      As you begin a new week, allow yourself to believe in new possibilities. Have faith in yourself and all that you do. For where there is a will, there is a way. And you alone possess the tools to build the life you crave.