Week 4


This week we focused on looking at our own life and seeing where we can improve, what makes us happy.  Taking a look at my life I feel good about where I am at, but definitely can see areas that I can improve.  Looking at what fears I may have, figuring out what would really happen if they occurred, and knowing how I can help prevent them from occurring was a good exercise.

If I go through life with discipline, helping others, I know I can be successful.  One area of life blesses you in so many other ways.  If I am more charitable I will be someone who is able to look beyond myself.  I have found that the times in my life where I worked hard, but also worked to take care of those around me, I was more successful in my work and happy.  If I am strong in my morals, values, work ethic, I become someone who can be relied upon, someone people will turn to with opportunities.

Although I have always felt that other’s opinions of me didn’t matter, looking at my fears it seems that I do care.  I may not let it affect my work or how I think about myself, but I do care if I am valued.  I am not sure if I am selfish, self-focused, or if I am concerned if others will think they don’t need me anymore, hopefully the later.  Definitely something to work on.

If I don’t follow my calling because of fear, I hinder my progression.  I won’t reach my potential.  I am the one that decides if I will stay in place, not progressing, or achieving my highest potential.  I am also the one who has to live with that decision.  Am I going to be okay with being stagnant, or would I find more joy in progressing through new opportunities.


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