Seed tomorrow with wise “whats” and “whys” today!
For the first time, I’m experiencing Amelia Island in Florida. What a lovely place to work! Sitting on my balcony, looking at the enormity of the ocean, listening to its sound and attempting to do my daily, disciplined “sit” with silence; I glance at a hotel magazine and notice an interview with Billy Crystal (creative avoidance – I’m not yet as disciplined as I’d like to be with stillness!)
One statement in the interview immediately reminded me of his character in the movie City Slickers. Remember that movie?! And, of course, my train of thought led me to more and more thinking (and thinking is NOT supposed to be part of stillness!), so let me share . . .
While preparing for the next 12 months, don’t forget to ask yourself the “one thing” question. Remember that line in City Slickers? Curly explains to the Billy Crystal character that the secret to life is finding the “one thing.” Crystal immediately asks, “What’s the “one thing?” To which Curly responds, “That’s what you have to figure out.” That’s what we all have to figure out! It may not be easy; however, it’s got to be rewarding! (And, if I were more disciplined with my quiet time perhaps I’d be closer to knowing my “one thing!)
So, I ask: What is the one thing you could achieve that would make 2012 one of the best years of your life? And, what is the one thing that would inspire you to press on to succeed, even when you don’t feel like it? What is that one thing that could give you motivation and courage in the moments you feel you have none? What gives you your inner drive? What’s your why?
You will be tested. You will encounter obstacles. You will experience pain. It will suck at times. You will want to quit. So, you need a significant reason WHY you want to forge ahead and continue to pursue and persist through the pain, obstacles and sucky stuff. ~ Darren Hardy, Success Magazine
During your daily (yes, daily) scheduled quiet moments, contemplate your “one thing” and your “why.” It’s often said the answer is in the question. This year, let’s get in the habit of asking ourselves the important ones! (And, I wish you increased discipline with your stillness practice!
Life is calling . . . Today’s the day . . . Make this moment matter!!
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