Everyday, I'm reminded of my attitude and how it affects not only my perspective on life but how it portrays me as a person to the world. I'm constantly concerned with what other's think and if I'm acting like a not so nice person one day, I feel I've endangered my image. While I shouldn't care of what other's think of me, I feel that even at my strongest points in my life this is completely a normal habit that many people commit although few admit.
I came across this from Charles Swindoll, the author, and could not turn my eyes away from it as it is 100% true!
Attitude
By: Charles Swindoll
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church or a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past, we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you, we are in charge of our attitudes.
Well said Charles Swindoll, I am ultimately reminded of what is important in life as far as my attitude is concerned and that I need to let go of those things I have no control over, especially what others think of me.
Write you later...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
This is my time...
Going through life and it's everyday routine keeps me on my toes and never thinking of the negative impacts, only until that moment when I realize that enough is enough. That those things I had been avoiding for so long are not a part of my anguish. My reasons for disappointment begin to make sense and I am no longer at ease with everything just being. I want more. I want what I can't have. I've made sacrifices to accomodate others and am now realizing how that's affected me as a person. While I have no regrets, I've never been able to acclimate to the changes properly. Instead, I inundate myself in the things that bring me joy to avoid confrontation of the inevitable.
When is it okay to hault and stand my ground? To make it known the things that I want? Now. Now is the time I have to give in and realize that I am a woman of great power. I have the ambition and perseverance to create even more success. It's not over for me. I've done my time as the door holder. Now, I'm the leader. My baby boys bring me great joy and I've already taught them what courage is all about and will continue to do so as they grow. Humility is necessary in order for one to look at the bigger picture. No one is perfect. No one does it right the first time around. If they do, it might be the second time around where their performance equals lesser value.
Who I used to be, who I am, and who I want to be are all the same as Tiffany has not changed. I am still the ultimate extrovert, the one who creatively finds new ways to bring others joy to not feel any pain in life for it is blissful. I am still the one who strives to be an example, a role model - not the follower. I do my best in making efforts to lead by example and admit when I'm wrong to learn from my mistakes and promise not to repeat such imperfections.
My next venture is simple. Past accomplishments are plentiful and I could write a novel to exemplify every industry I've tried. What am I doing different now that I didn't do before? Pursue my passion. I've realized how genetically, I've inherited the craving of always seeking the monetary pleasure out of life. The parental unit for which still lives this way 'til this day is unhappy with life and what the result has revealed. No materialistic value can make you happy. It is solely temporary. It satisfies those momental cravings, like a pregnant woman who just wants to eat ice cream or pickles in the middle of the night.
I'm hopeful such aspiration will finally give result. This is the sacrifice aside from my maternal ones that are done from my heart for which I will never hault that is going to make me who I have always wanted to be. I will pursue it with a smile and accept when I fail the first time but will get up again and keep it moving. That's the best way to learn. My babies are my life, my drive and my reason for continued success. They bring out the best of me but one must be healthy and free of toxins. Success in one's eyes has to come from the heart and not from the balance in their checking account. Success has to be the natural pleasure that one seeks in accomplishment.
What results from this, it is unknown. I will keep posted...
When is it okay to hault and stand my ground? To make it known the things that I want? Now. Now is the time I have to give in and realize that I am a woman of great power. I have the ambition and perseverance to create even more success. It's not over for me. I've done my time as the door holder. Now, I'm the leader. My baby boys bring me great joy and I've already taught them what courage is all about and will continue to do so as they grow. Humility is necessary in order for one to look at the bigger picture. No one is perfect. No one does it right the first time around. If they do, it might be the second time around where their performance equals lesser value.
Who I used to be, who I am, and who I want to be are all the same as Tiffany has not changed. I am still the ultimate extrovert, the one who creatively finds new ways to bring others joy to not feel any pain in life for it is blissful. I am still the one who strives to be an example, a role model - not the follower. I do my best in making efforts to lead by example and admit when I'm wrong to learn from my mistakes and promise not to repeat such imperfections.
My next venture is simple. Past accomplishments are plentiful and I could write a novel to exemplify every industry I've tried. What am I doing different now that I didn't do before? Pursue my passion. I've realized how genetically, I've inherited the craving of always seeking the monetary pleasure out of life. The parental unit for which still lives this way 'til this day is unhappy with life and what the result has revealed. No materialistic value can make you happy. It is solely temporary. It satisfies those momental cravings, like a pregnant woman who just wants to eat ice cream or pickles in the middle of the night.
I'm hopeful such aspiration will finally give result. This is the sacrifice aside from my maternal ones that are done from my heart for which I will never hault that is going to make me who I have always wanted to be. I will pursue it with a smile and accept when I fail the first time but will get up again and keep it moving. That's the best way to learn. My babies are my life, my drive and my reason for continued success. They bring out the best of me but one must be healthy and free of toxins. Success in one's eyes has to come from the heart and not from the balance in their checking account. Success has to be the natural pleasure that one seeks in accomplishment.
What results from this, it is unknown. I will keep posted...
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