Sometimes I fall prey to old habits. I am not proud of these moments. They are actually annoying and tiresome. But I try not to judge. Life has it’s ups and downs and the key to life could just be as simple as having more ups than downs but knowing to appreciate the downs and what the lessons are. Charles Haanel, author of the Master Key System said, “Our ability to appropriate what we require for our growth from each experience determines the degree of harmony that we attain. Difficulties and obstacles are necessary for our wisdom and spiritual growth.”
I have always believed that I am here for some bigger purpose. I mean how could I have had the childhood that I did if there wasn’t a plan for me? How could I survive the 9 lives of a cat relatively unscathed? My difficulties and obstacles were to strengthen me, humble me, and help me believe in my bigger picture.
They help me find my unequivocal determination to better myself as a person and I hope this accounts for something. And I do know that with self-discipline, determination and some good old fashion luck anything is possible.
One of my favorite sayings is, “The more I practice the luckier I get.” There is speculation over which golfer said it, some think Arnold Palmer, while others think Gary Player but in the end it doesn’t matter who said it.
What matters is the truth in the statement. Self-discipline plays a huge role in finding success, happiness and self-esteem. Luck is born from these moments. Some people say they don’t believe in luck while others believe in luck but they never have any.
I used to say, “I am the luckiest unlucky person ever.” Well guess what. I was exactly that. Something bad would happen to me but something good would come out of it. Or it would happen the other way around. Then one day I had an epiphany. What if I just said, “I am lucky” and leave off the unlucky part?
I set out to focus on the things I could change, the manageable tasks, the baby steps. And I realized, my focus were my thoughts and my thoughts became my reality.
thank you peppy pep! you just made my day. i miss that about you! xoxo
miranda
Thanks Miranda! Love you!