Tuesday, March 25, 2014

You have to stand for something...

Sit, walk, or run, but never wobble.
Zen Proverb

It's difficult at times to stand up for what's right and it's even more difficult at times to make a decision and move on without letting self-doubt or circumstances make you think you may have made a big mistake!

The important thing is to base your decisions on good information and weigh your options before making that final decision.  It almost seems like a cliche, but I still believe that making a list of pros and cons is very helpful when you need to make a decision that requires thoughtful reflection.

I've made some big decisions lately and before each one I've gathered relevant information from accurate sources, weighed the pros and cons, discussed my potential plans with trusted friends, and spent time thinking and praying about the decision.  Will taking these precautions guarantee that I've made the right decions? No. However, taking steps to ensure that I'm basing my decisions on good information greatly increases the odds!

What about those times when decisions must be made quickly?  I've found that people who are used to being careful with their decisions and choices, seem to develop an instinct....that "gut feeling" we hear about....that enables them to see the big picture quickly and focus on the need at hand.

My challenge to you is to be confident as you make important decisions.  Be diligent in gathering the information needed to make the decisions, then trust yourself enough to do it!

Blessings,

Sharon




Sunday, March 23, 2014

It's about what you value....

"Philosophy is the sum total of all that you know 

and what you decide is valuable." 
-- Jim Rohn

One definition of the word philosophy found in Merriam-Webster's Dictionary is: "a set of ideas about how to do something or how to live." ( http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophy)  

While that's a very good definition of the word, I really like Jim Rohn's idea that it's not just what you know, or how to do exist. Your philosophy about virtually everything in your life is all that and more!


It's fairly easy to determine what you know. There are tests and measures of skill levels for nearly every area of life. But, when you really think about your philosophy regarding your family...your faith...your career...and your life, in general, you must consider what is valuable to you!

My challenge to you is simple. Think about your philosophy regarding the way you live and all you do. Write down your philosophy based on the things you know and the things you consider valuable in your life. Do you need an action plan to align what you're actually doing with your philosophy of life?

Let me know how it goes!

Blessings,

Sharon