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Issue #873, Week of June 1-2, 2015
Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.SelfGrowth.com
In this issue:
-- Quotes of the Week
-- Article: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do - By Jim M. Allen
-- Article: 10 Greatest Enemies of Greatness - By Rabison Shumba
-- Book Review: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life - By Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
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*** Quotes of the Week ***
------------------------------------------------------------ Such as are thy habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of thy mind; for the soul is dyed by the thoughts. - Marcus Aurelius, 121 AD- 180 AD Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way. - Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865 Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. - Epictetus, 55 AD-135 AD ------------------------------------------------------------
*** Article: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do - By Jim M. Allen ***
------------------------------------------------------------ In his poem The Road Not Taken Robert Frost compares Life to a road in the woods...Some paths are clear and smooth; others are bumpy and filled with obstacles. While Frost's poem encourages us to be bold, to take risks, and to explore the unknown, the truth of the matter is that, no matter which road you choose, the time will come when you get stuck. Some problem will come along that is outside your realm of experience, or a situation will be so surprising, so startling, that you just won't know what to do. When you don't know what to do, it's very easy to end up in a "Now what?" rut. That is, a very non-productive cycle of asking "Now what?" over and over and over because the only answer you have is, "I don't know." If this is familiar to you, I encourage you to escape the "Now what?" rut by considering the following: 1. IT'S O.K. NOT TO KNOW
Many people get stuck right off the bat by beating themselves up for not having an immediate answer or for not foreseeing each and every problem they encounter. Nobody can know everything, and nobody can foresee everything, so don't spend a lot of time on this. ** To read the full article, go here. ------------------------------------------------------------
*** Article: 10 Greatest Enemies of Greatness - By Rabison Shumba ***
------------------------------------------------------------ Greatness remains a birthright for every living human being. Your greatness is guaranteed and without question or negotiation. The capacity to dream is built in and grafted to everyone at the point of conception. This function is enabled more as you arrive on earth and become aware of what could be, possibilities and opportunities as well as potential obstacles that you face in the process called growth and experience. However, your ability to dream and guarantee of greatness is has equally opposing forces which seek to either delay, derail, destroy and mutilate your progress towards destiny. To know the disease is half the cure just as identifying an enemy is half the victory in the battle front. In this article I explore common enemies or dream killers that I have face faced as I have dreamt and worked on my vision. I have overcome some and yet still face more enemies. The goal is to empower you to identify your own enemies and have a strategy on how to bring them down so that your greatness can be well positioned to take place. Common Dream Killers 1. Bad Personal Experiences and Testimonies that Others Tell You About
Usually when you have had a bad experience with a dream or vision you are likely going to remember the bad parts as you try to work on another dream. You need to break past the force of history and consider that a new page is opening. Fear of the past can grip you desire to do big things. Do not be moved by how others experienced their walk. We may have similar dreams but how I choose to walk and implement mine will bring the differences in results. What others say should not hold you back. I like the old Chinese proverb that says "Let those who say it cannot be done give way to the one who is doing it". ** To read the full article, go here. ------------------------------------------------------------
*** Book Review: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life - By Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend ***
------------------------------------------------------------ Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances -- Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions -- Emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others -- Spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator -- Often, Christians focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. When confronted with their lack of boundaries, they ask:
- Can I set limits and still be a loving person?
- What are legitimate boundaries?
- What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries?
- How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?
- Aren't boundaries selfish?
- Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries?
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer biblically-based answers to these and other tough questions, showing us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even ourselves.
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