Change Your Thinking

I ran across a quote that spoke simple words about one's ability to change their thinking in order to change their circumstances.  Many of us come to those periods in our life when we know that change is imminent and we can already see the glimpses of the world changing beyond our thoughts.  The only issue that a lot of us have is being resolved to move forward with such a change.  For what ever the reason, we all get stuck and at some point we realize we either have hit a plateau or come to a place that we realize we have to move on from. Interestingly, it all begins with a simple thought that then becomes the seed to different thinking, which is the catalyst to all change.  None of us are immune from those instances when we find ourselves knowing that we want to go in a different direction, yet somehow struggle with where and when to begin the journey.  While making the bigger changes later can be quite transformative, it all begins with some very small steps.  I do admire those individuals with the will and the power to change as soon as their mind is made up.  They don't require a lot of self evaluation or the ability to convince themselves about a particular task.  These individuals simply move forward with great confidence and courage, while they serve as a great examples of what all of us are capable of.  Because of our unique gifts and talents those capabilities come in varied degrees depending on the individual.  For me, I always figure that I am ever present in learning mode as there is always something new in what each day brings to me.  We can be complacent at times and we all have to learn to shake ourselves loose and re-awaken that part of us that continues to strive for further transformation.  While we search for better and more efficient ways to use our time and talents, we must be cognizant about that ever present timeline that exists in the totality of our own lives.  None of us is guaranteed a tomorrow and although we get comfortable in knowing that we have a great number of years ahead of us, we have all learned via example of the many instances in which this was not the case.  I have seen many great examples of people who look and feel much younger than what they appear to be and they always have a similar great formula about their lives, where they throw caution to the wind as they live their lives to the fullest while focusing on the present moment.  When you think about how exciting your life could be if you constantly were in anticipation mode about what your next adventure was going to be, it could change the dynamics of your everyday life.  None of us want to want to live with any given type of regret and we certainly don't  want to add to a list of things that we wanted to do, but did not get to.  If you think of the top three things that you want to change about you or your circumstances, begin with those few things that mean the most to you while you embark on how you perceive your outcome to be.  See yourself in the end result of what you really want for your life and complete your day with the affirmation that you are one day along with one step closer to that result.  Nobody ever got to the finish line of a great race without putting their feet in front of the other, while making effort filled strides towards that ultimate end goal.  This is why it is imperative that anyone who expects to change has to do some work, along with  their own their re-thinking.  Remember that all hard work pays off and even if you feel less inclined to achieve so on some days versus others. Remember that all great changes begin with those first few steps and equally as important are your thoughts that go with whatever you set your mind to do.