Give it a GO - Tidbits for a New Year of Authentic Living


We are either moving forward or moving backwards. Nothing in the Universe is stagnant.  We crave security but we also crave change. Honor the dichotomy with humor and faith.  God’s got your back. Give it a go.

Stop saying; ”I’m Fine.” It’s been a cop-out phrase for too long. There are some things that need to change in life to get us to where we want to be; mentally, physically, socially, artistically, spiritually, and monetarily. We are NOT fine if we are not where we want to be in those areas. Changes need to be made. We alone can make those changes by our everyday choices. Each individual choice will bring us closer to the changes or keep us from them. Stay in in present. Choose judiciously every single time. Give it a Go.

No, you not going to feel like making the needed changes. No one ever does. Its not about ‘feeling’, its about Action. Give it a Go.

Ask yourself the question: “What is the worst thing that could possibly happen if I take this risk?”  If the life of a small child is not at stake, its most likely ok to Give it a Go.

Its Ok to make mistakes.  Everyone does. Even big stupid blunders. Say “I’m sorry”  and move on. Just learn the lesson so you don’t do it again.  Goes two ways too. When someone makes a mistake at your expense and does you wrong, forgive them as it sets you free. Then be judicious about letting them back into your life. Give it a go.

Remember, the smartest and most capable people are not in charge of some very important decisions that will affect your life. No, it’s not fair, but it is life. Don’t take it personally.  They have lessons to learn in the situation. So do you. Don’t get upset. Don’t try to get even.  Don’t bitch and moan about it as it will only make you look the fool. Get creative and find a way around them or for heavens sake have the courage to walk away. Remember you are not the only note on the page and look for the directive meant for your life. Give it a Go.

If God put a ‘period’ at the end of a chapter in your life, accept it and don’t keep trying to turn it into a ‘question mark.’ Let it GO and move forward. Cut bait with forgiveness, grace and love. Celebrate the past and all its accomplishments.  Remember the incredible impacts you made on peoples live for the good. Those gifts are your legacy and no one can ever take them from you. Give a prayer of gratitude for the lives impacted as a result of those days.  Then turn away and move to new opportunities put in front of you. They are there for a reason. Give it Go.


Start your day with a peace filled meditation and a good reading. Don’t steal this year from yourself by your fear or wounded-ness. There is a way out.  There is help available. Excuses turn into stagnation that will eventually destroy  you – albeit it may take decades.  Remember that Jesus told us: “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].”  Stand up. Take Action. Challenge and deny excuses. Be brave. Allow the abundance to find you.  Give it a Go. 

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