RELATED Recorded Program from DEC 9:
REINVENTING YOURSELF: Taking a Closer Look
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This is a great time of year to begin taking inventory of our actions and behavior. Because of the circumstances we find ourselves in in 2008 with both economic crisis and great opportunity resting at our feet, it seems even more important.
Interestingly, this morning in one of my treasured books by Emmet Fox, he also brought up this great truth about the power of our thoughts:
"Like produces like. What w sow in thought we reap in experience." He goes on to say that we all know these things, yet our negative thoughts creeping in when we least expect it or perhaps even notice can be a constant source of holding us back or destroying all that is working for good in our lives. "We wouldn't dream of pouring water in the gas tank of our cars or adding broken glass to our food, but we do something as foolish every time we think, speak, or act negatively. Know whatever you do that is good, the same will be received."
Last night, I watched the movie, Evan Almighty again. It is a crazy movie with a few great messages. One that stuck with me is that sometimes we aren't given what we want directly. We are given the opportunity to achieve it. We aren't always given peace or prosperity, for example, but we are given the opportunity to generate peace and prosperity. We aren't always given positive thoughts, but we are blessed with the opportunity to change our habits and renew our direction by catching ourselves thinking negatively. In Evan's case, he wanted to "make a difference in the world" as many of us do too. His opportunity wasn't easy. Some of its tasks asked much of him, including trust, faith, belief, overcoming ridicule, and conviction when he could not make sense of it all. In the end, all the seemingly crazy concoction of happenings came together to save lives, strengthen a family and fulfill his longings to make a difference.
As you review your own actions and behavior, ask yourself ...
What opportunities do I have to think more positively?
What opportunities do I have in front of me to make a difference in my own way?
Debbe
Debbe Kennedy
Founder, Global Dialogue Center
Home of Women in the Lead
author, Putting Our Differences to Work
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