Times are tough, and It is easy to become discouraged by the impact of the economic, political, and corporate trials we all regularly face. Recessionary living is a way of life and we are learning once again to use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. Frugality is at an all time high.
It feels good to voluntarily get the most out of what we have, but when it is constantly forced upon us, we can begin to feel taxed beyond our individual abilities. Sometimes that feeling of fatigue leads to doubt and fear, and those emotions can cause us to wonder if we will ever see a return to prosperity.
Life Is Good!
I believe that we will, so I live with that expectation. I refuse to give in to the shadows that these challenging times evoke. Instead, I walk in faith. I admit, that it is not always easy to do, but I just keep believing that things are going to be better soon, and act as if they will. Consequently, I am often surrounded with lots of movement in the positive direction.
Whenever I begin to feel discouraged, I pause and take inventory of the things that encourage me. All I really need to do, is to ask myself one simple question, “What encourages me?“
When I know what encourages me, I can use those experiences to bring me back to a positive outlook, even when I am faced with a discouraging situation. It is easy to get sucked in to those circumstances, so I do not face the day without arming myself with this mindset.
I may not ever be able to eliminate everything that discourages me, but I can choose the way I will respond to the dark moments I face. A second question prepares me to shine. I simply ask, – “What will I do when I am faced with discouragement?” Knowing the answer to that question keeps me acting instead of just reacting in the moment.
We Are In This Together
We don’t always understand the fact that everyone, at one point or another, faces a discouraging moment. Sometimes we think that we are the only ones, and that we are doomed for failure. We must always remember that successful people are not people without problems; they are simply people who have learned to see beyond their problems. You and I can do the same thing.
Please take some time to ponder these two questions:
- What encourages me?
- What will I do when I am faced with discouragement?
Go ahead, allow yourself a few moments to consider all of the things that light up your world, then focus the rest of your day on walking in that light.
Live Today! Love Today!
Andrew Thorn – 760-559-3548
