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Reaching for the Prize
by
Ann Stewart
What's a prize? When we think of that word, we envision
playing the lottery and winning the big prize. The dictionary defines
the word prize as: accolade, award, reward, or honor. Consider something
earth-shattering, that rarely ever happens, like exceptional merit for
bravery, a totally unexpected inheritance, or the top lottery prize.
A dream - yes, a big dream - can come to pass! you can go for it and
bring it to pass. Not the airy fairy stuff, like winning the lottery.
But, no matter how big your dream is, it can come true!
Remember when you were a little tyke and had great aspirations of
becoming --- (fill in your blank)? Then what happened? Did your dream
become a reality? Or did well-meaning teachers and parents implant
negative thoughts which eventually eroded your expectations?
We were all excited about what we wanted to be and how much money we
were going to save in order to have an early retirement. You've been
there, haven't you? Then what happened? Well, the cares of the world,
personal relationship problems and feelings of not being up to the job
surfaced and eventually overtook the dream, right?
Over the years a lot was heard about the importance of thinking positive
thoughts. The implementation of always having positive thoughts was a
concept that was easier said than done.
Happiness is a Choice!
A Choice? How can that be? How can happiness be a choice? Is your life
not the sum of all the problems and experiences you had to fight off
along the way, including upbringing, doctors' diagnoses of your and/or
family members/s' health problems, etc....and the list goes on?
But, it's true! We can choose to be as happy as we would ever wish to
be! What about past experiences? We can enjoy every day with new zest
and expectation, and even start a whole new career - anything you want!
Right now!
Right Down the Vision
The most important thing to do with your dream is to write it down. Put
it on your desk - right in you face. Why? You'll see it, talk about it,
and dream about it every day. The written word becomes just like a legal
document. And, if legal, then of course it is going to happen!
The Spoken Word
Once the vision is in your mind, you Will start speaking about it. To
yourself at first and to your closest friends and family. Eventually the
more you hear yourself speaking it - in faith - the more it becomes
reality. Work it, think it, speak it! By thinking of and speaking in
faith the thoughts that will bring you happiness, you are automatically
ignoring all the bad thoughts that plagued you before! Reading
motivational and inspirational quotes will help keep you on track, as
does associating with positive people.
One Day at a Time
The most important thing is to live one day at a time. It keeps to big
vision in perspective. Every day you will see positive changes
happening. Surround yourself with pictures of what you're aiming for. If
it's a brand new mini van for your family, cut out a picture of one and
stick it in front of your workplace or fridge. Speak and believe the van
into being.
In summing up, you will actually discover that the power is within you
to bring happiness into your life. You can do it. By seeing it, thinking
it and speaking it and refusing to listen to any negative thoughts or
words, one day at a time, you will soon experience a different you! You
are not a finished product of your past circumstances. You are the
product of your thoughts and beliefs! Happiness IS your choice!
About the Author:
Ann is author of With Wings As Eagles.
http://www.lifealteringwords.com/with-wings-as-eagles
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