Change Your Life Now

Copyright (c) 2011 Scott F Paradis

In pain - lost in a troubling abyss, or just nursing a feeling of discontent about your place in this world? Know, without a doubt, you can in fact change your life. You can start anew. The path is not invisible, the puzzle is not unsolvable, the truth not unknowable. If you want to head in a new direction, experience a new life and embrace a new reality, think and act anew. Now can be your moment of change.

Start from where you are. Find the answers within. Judge not, nor affix blame.

To release yourself - forgive. Self-righteous condemnation only imprisons you. Accept responsibility to change what you can — yourself.

Let go of ego (the need to control) and the fear ego employs.

To grow - love unconditionally and live with abandon. For life is intended to be a journey of joy.

Master the "Half Dozen for Success":
1. Live each moment
2. Listen to the still small voice within
3. Control self (accept, let go, forgive) — master ego
4. Overcome fear
5. Act on faith
6. Stay the course.

To experience a full and fulfilling life: live wisely, act courageously, rely on your inner strength and by your will persevere.

Seems easy enough, doesn't it? Implement simple measures to transform your life.

To live each moment focus on the here and now. Accept the circumstances you face as having come from who you were. Reserve judgment - instead become someone new. Your circumstances will change.

To find the truth within, reflect before acting. Don't let the power of emotion sweep you into bondage. Pray, meditate, center yourself and listen. The still, small voice may be but a faint whisper. With consistent attention, you will find that voice and it will point you in the right direction.

Fear may not be a feeling you can eliminate. The best you may be able to hope for is to eliminate its power over you. Observe fear. Feel its influence. Embrace and accept that energy in your body. Come to recognize that "feeling" of apprehension and empower yourself to act despite fear.

Life is a journey, a quest, an adventure. To direct your voyage - act. Take the next step on faith. For death approaches when you stop moving forward. Discipline of will allows you to persevere. Life cannot and will not defeat you, so long as you never give up.

If life seems overwhelming and circumstances impossible to overcome, remember - you have been given other people, challenging circumstances, and a universe of opportunity so as not to become self-absorbed - trapped by ego. Help yourself by helping others.

Master thought, focus your mind. All things are possible. Change your life. One life - your life - well lived, changes the world.


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Scott F. Paradis, author of "Promise and Potential: A Life of Wisdom, Courage, Strength and Will" http://www.promiseandpotential.com publishes "Insights" available for free at http://www.c-achieve.com