Do you realize how powerful you are? I am reminded of it daily as I work with clients that have been directed by their own personal critic. Today it was loud and clear as I re-read a quote (author unknown) that has been around for years:
Watch your thoughts.....for they become your words
Watch your words........for they become your actions
Watch your actions......for they become your habits
Watch your character....for it becomes your destiny
It all starts with what you tell yourself....your thoughts. From there it becomes what you say and then what you do. Next it becomes how you act and finally, you have created a life based on what you have told yourself throughout the years, true or untrue. We create what our life looks like. Nobody else has that much power over us.
Think for a moment about what you are telling yourself right now. Take that statement and carry it through...what are you saying about it? How does it guide your actions? Is it now a habit? Have you created a destiny you are happy with?
A simple example of this comes to mind. I took a trip this weekend to a ranch in Northern California. There were so many people in attendance that they ran out of horses for the morning ride. I had struck up a conversation with a guy about taking the morning ride. He explained he hadn't signed up so they didn't have a horse for him. Well, I realized I hadn't either. I quickly told myself (my thought) "no problem" I will have a horse to ride" I will talk to the Head wrangler as soon as I finish breakfast. I suggested the same (my words) to my breakfast mate. He said, it won't happen, I won't get a horse. I proceeded to the stable (my action) and I put my name in as a back up. I stayed there, in front, knowing I would get a horse (my character). My new friend showed up but stayed behind until all the riders were accounted for. I kept urging him to go up and put his name down, but he said, its worthless, I won't get a horse. WELL.... you know the end of this story....I had a beautiful ride surrounded by acres of beautiful trees and wildlife (my destiny). My breakfast mate was left behind in his anger and sorrow.
Are we afraid of our own power? What happens if you take accountability for your life by observing your self talk, your words and your actions? Challenge your self talk. Is it leading you to a place of your dreams?
