It’s easier to forego temptation than it is to stop after only a bit.
For example, it’s easier to not have any ice cream at all, than it is to eat just the “recommended portion.”
In these situations inertia serves us.
If we’re standing still in relation to something (for example, the ice cream in the freezer), then it’s easier to not have some than it is to stop eating after one spoonful.
At least it is for me . . . .
Something we were withholding made us weak, until we found it was ourselves. – Robert Frost One of the things that gets in the way of our strength is how we mask, deny, subjugate and otherwise dis-empower our true selves. Our true self is a well-spring of power, and creativity, and industry and, most importantly,…
I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past. – Thomas Jefferson You should spend four times as much time dreaming as you do looking at the past. Really, it’s true, there have been numerous studies that have shown . . . . I’m kidding, there are no studies. And…
Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. – Japanese Proverb You have a wonderful dream. A magnificent vision of the future. A future filled with joy, service and fulfillment. We all do. Without action however it is meaningless. You must act. You must take steps, both small and large – all the time….
What if there was one thing you could do that make every area of your life better? What if you could improve your mood, your attitude and approach to any – and every – situation just by changing one thing? What if you could earn more money, accomplish more, have more fun, enjoy your relationships…
Is the voice in your head the Voice of Reason (which serves you) or the Voice of Reasons (which acts like it protects you, but really just makes excuses and holds you back)? I wrote that a while ago and it still holds up. We have both “voices” in our heads, but one is louder…
One is dependent on the outside world to the extent that they believe what they need is outside themselves. If you are sufficiently in touch with your core power and peace there is nothing that anyone can deny that will hurt or upset you. The first, and most important thing, is to renew that connection…