Thursday, March 15, 2007

Worthiness

In following up on the monumental effort it takes to try and improve one’s life, you may say to yourself that trying to change is too difficult. Life is tough enough already, why make it harder? I’ve been there and understand that feeling, but I’ve made the effort to improve some areas of my life that have definitely made my life easier! I would offer a thought that one might ask ones’ self: is it or was it worth it? If we take the easy road or go against what our instincts are telling us, do we want to wind up with regrets? If we take the time to be introspective and consider the consequences of our actions, we should determine if it was all worth it. If it improves our life and we learn from it and become a better person because of it, then yes, it was worth it. Obviously the converse conclusion would be an indicator that it’s time to make some changes.

In my opinion, the best practice is to ask one’s self if it is worth it before taking an action or stance. This may eliminate heartaches and trouble ahead of time. Listen to your instincts, trust your gut and don’t be afraid to walk away; tomorrow something new will arise to take its place.

In the end, find your own personal motivation to improve your life and go for it! You're worth it!

God speed

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