Today will be whatever you make it. Will it be any of these – relaxing, productive, adventurous, spirited, or exciting?
There are many choices that you can make to create a memorable and joyful day. However, it is easy to choose the opposite of positive and memorable. Don’t go there! Don’t allow negativity, laziness, complacency, or a pity-party define who you are. Find a way to reverse engineer your negative thoughts into actions that improve yourself and the world around you. A quick smile is a great example. It makes you feel happy and the people around you, too.
USE YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS
If you want to truly define your day, use your gifts and talents to make a difference. Your happiness creates a positive atmosphere for others. You may not be certain what your gifts and talents are. That is okay! Exploration is a positive phase of learning more about your unique personality and possibilities. It took me a long time to hone my gifts and talents. That brings me right here to you via my mission of martial arts and positivity. I never really thought about blogging or podcasting. I took a look at what inspires me and what I enjoy and that lead me right here.
You have the choice to make today truly awesome. Remember, no one can dictate how you feel, what direction you choose, or your goals and accomplishments. You, and you alone, have that power. If you use that power in a positive way, you create a meaningful and powerful life. It is that easy.
DON’T BE SWAYED BY NEGATIVITY
We are all swayed by others, bullied to believe we are not worthy or smart, or even told that we cannot reach the goals we set for ourselves. None of that is true. Every person is provided with a baseline of potential upon which they build, if they so desire. You are at step one right now, exploration. This allows you to move forward and upward. Think about your passions, what you love to do, or the people you love. You learn basic truths about who you are when you examine your favorite things. Focus and find out what is important to you. Then, create positive moments in your life through your words and actions.
MARTIAL ART EXAMPLE
Martial arts are a perfect example. If I never explored my interest in martial arts, I would not be a black belt today. I would never understand what it really means to diligently work for something and really earn it. I may not have cultivated enough patience or confidence to get through the difficult times in my life. I would have no way to motivate or inspire others.
In martial arts, every punch, kick, form, and technique, allows you to witness a part of yourself that you did not know existed. It’s not magic, but rather concentrated effort that allows you to become more than you ever imagined. The martial artist develops character and believes in integrity and humility. They see the world not as an obstacle, but an opportunity. Life opens up.
FOLLOW YOUR PASSIONS
You have the capability to follow this path through your own passions. Define the person you want to be, then move forward. Don’t expect life to hand you a gold medal without running the best race you can, first. You need to keep running, trying, and building. Eventually you find your pace and know that you can run the distance. Your life is full of possibilities miles long.
The question remains for your to answer. What will you make of today?
xoxo
Andrea
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Andrea’s Motivational books and podcast:
The Martial Arts Woman Podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins
Martial Arts and negativity just don’t go together. Nice motivational article 🥋
Thank you, Tim!