09/22/2022
In the last 4 days I have spent a lot of time talking about and listening to others talk about Mindset...
I'm going to be real with you. I STRUGGLE with this element of success. I have combative thoughts that try to take over my mind every day, like -
"I'm not good enough."
"I can't succeed."
"I'm nothing special."
"Why should I believe things can/will change?"
"I am in this alone."
"Trying is hard, and I'm tired. I'm tired of trying."
And More.....
First of all, for anyone trying to change their mindset, or working toward success, or struggling with life, it is easy to believe when looking at people who have already achieved great mindsets and success (motivational speakers, sports stars, coaches, bosses, your friend that never seems to get down, teachers, authors, etc.) that when we hear what we SHOULD do, a switch is supposed to automatically flipped and our mindset and our lives be changed. FALSE. It is not an easy thing that you are being asked to do - it's HARD. And it doesn't come naturally to everyone; if it did there wouldn't be so many people making a career out of teaching it! Some days on the journey are harder than others, and it's okay to struggle with the change, as long as you keep trying.
Second, back to the reading in the picture, it kind of puts things in a different perspective doesn't it? Instead of trying to solve/answer the internal questions, it shifts and asks what right we even have to ask them in the first place. I know my value is as a child and creation of God. What right DO I have to question what He created and designed with intention, purpose, and in His very image. It is my RESPONSIBILITY to display and manifest that in every part of my life.
Who am I... to try to talk down about and stop believing in that? Just a different way to look at things this morning. I hope it encourages you like it did me! 🙂