“Facts do not
cease to exist just because they are ignored.”
~ Aldous Huxley
Good
Morning!
When Donna
submitted this quote, I knew it would have to be
the subject of one of our Good Mornings.
I think this quote speaks to one of the core
issues many
self-improvement programs miss. We
can’t
“ignore the facts” as we strive to create a better life. While positive thinking is
a great tool, if
we ignore the facts, we set ourselves up for disappointment.
To change our
lives for the better, we must methodically work
through our “life clutter” while maintaining a positive attitude,
realizing
that we are taking control of our futures.
A positive attitude shouldn’t be something we brainwash ourselves to
have. A truly positive attitude is born
when we act, take
responsibility, and start regaining control of the many areas
of our lives.
We can learn a lot by looking
at the flipside of this. If our attitudes aren’t positive,
then we can
assume that we are either:
** Trying to
brainwash ourselves without dealing with core issues.
** Not acting.
** Not
regaining control.
** Ignoring
the facts.
** Not taking
responsibility.
Those five
ingredients are the mixture required for a
lasting, positive outlook.
Some might argue
that our outlook relies on external
events. In cases of tragedy, this is
often true. But in our day-to-day
stresses and anxieties, I would disagree.
One of my favorite quotes has always been, “Two men look out the same
prison bars, one sees mud, one sees stars.”
In this example, the external is the same – but the focus of the two
men
is different. We control our outlook.
Your Turn: Where
in
your life have you been pushing to have a good attitude without
considering “the
facts?” Which of these five areas could
you improve on today?
**Not
brainwashing yourself into a positive attitude by ignoring core issues.
**Acting.
**Regaining
control.
** Facing the
facts.
** Taking
Responsibility.
What is a step
you can take in the next hour in one of these
areas?
Today’s Affirmation:
I
am actively regaining control of every area of my life.
