October 01, 2009
Focus on the opportunity to succeed for a happier life.
the less of it you have.
But the more you seek opportunity,
the more likely it is that you will achieve the security that you desire.
A wise white water rafting guide once told me to focus on the space between the rocks rather than the rocks to shoot the rapids successfully. I have found this advice useful in troubled times on and off the river.
Focusing on opportunities is a survival tactic for troubled times. When I focus on my fears and worries, I start to see evidence that they are coming true everywhere. When I shift my focus to look for opportunities to succeed, I start to see more and more of them. Focusing on opportunity is also the essence of optimism. Lucky for us, optimism is a skill that can be learned .
How do you shift your focus from your fears to your opportunities? One good way is to start with your
strengths. Strengths are those skills we enjoy and we are good at. Another way is to bolster your enthusiasm for life in general
by making a list of the good things in your life right now. These two exercises are bound to highlight opportunities to shoot the gap between the rocks in your life.
Focus on the opportunity to succeed for a happier life.
Affirmation
I actively seek opportunities to use my strengths for good. When troubles arise, I focus on the way out instead of the consequences of failure.
Journal or Meditation Question
Where am I focusing on the rocks in my life? Where might there be opportunities to succeed? What strengths do I have to help me succeed?
Happiness is Contagious.
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