The Bigger Picture

Sometimes, in the middle of an ordinary day, someone extraordinary will happen that manages to keep us grounded and leave us in awe.

 

Let that sink in.  Have you missed extraordinary moments?  Are you too busy with busy work to see the beauty of life around you? Take a few minutes to stop and breathe, and take in what’s going on around you.  But more importantly, be aware of what’s going on inside you.  We are capable of so much more than we realize, but the majority of people never reach their fullest potential.  We are hindered by our own beliefs, which have manifested over time and become fixtures in our thought patterns.  But there’s hope!

One of the greatest attributes of emotional intelligence is that it can be strengthened at any time with a little focus and consistent practice.  Being self-aware is the first step, and the most important in making any changes in your life.  To make any major shift in your life, you must first change your mind.

As we leave 2017 behind and look forward in 2018, I want to challenge you to the following:

1. Find your passion.   Figure out what you love doing, and then take steps towards that dream.  Do you want to write a book?  Go buy a notebook and carve out time each day to write.  Do you want to paint more?  Sign up for a class.
2. Be committed.  Whatever it is you find from number 1, be committed to doing something with it, for it, to grow it, and to challenge yourself to become great around it.
3. Start.  I would bet that 99% of you reading this have a goal or a dream that has remained in that dream state for FAR TOO LONG.  Just start.  It doesn’t have to be perfect or great or even out in the public view.  But start anyway.

 

So what’s your bigger picture?