To busy being busy for hope…
It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of being busy i.e., doing all those daily things you do out of habit or simply feel like you have to do. The following steps are listed here as a reminder and a guide.
A reminder that life doesn’t have to be a certain way…
– You can make a change!
– You can live a life of choice!
– You can live a life YOU love!
A guide to share a way for you to find HOPE even when it may feel like there is no hope…
If you are alive, there is HOPE!
By focusing on the following steps you will be able to find your way back to a hopeful state of mind at any given moment in time. Having a hopeful state of mind is where it all starts…
– Attitude
– Perspective
– Clarity
– Opportunity
– Choice
Hope is about having a choice!
Stepping Stones of HOPE!
by James Possible
– 1. Start where you are; where you are is “what is”, learn to appreciate where you are and start from that point.
– 2. Breathe; remember to step back, notice where you are and then take a couple slow, deep breaths.
– 3. Ask questions; learn how to ask questions that support and inspire you take effective actions.
– 4. Live everyday; be active, be present, experience and notice all there is for you to take-in.
– 5. Know what is most important; know and understand your values and you will always have a compass to guide you.
– 6. Pay attention; there is no such thing as “have to”, you either choose to or you don’t, notice your choice, notice why and pay attention to the outcome i.e., the result of your choice.
– 7. Make distinctions; when distinctions are added to your values your ability to make an effective choice will be increased a thousand fold.
– 8. Take action; hope without action is nothing more than a wish i.e., nothing ventured, nothing gained.
– 9. Be thankful; life is a gift to be savored even when you are most challenged it’s important to remember it is a gift.
Note: Keep in mind these steps do not have to be followed in any certain order and in most cases one or two of the steps will be enough for you to find your HOPE in any given moment.
It’s time for you to take action…
– Print or write these 9 steps down and keep them with you. Read and use them often.
– Leave a comment, let me know how “The 9 Stepping Stones of Hope” have helped you.
– Have a question, ask it by posting a comment.
Have an amazing day,
James Possible
PS: This post is part of the “7 Days of Hope” program. To find out more goto 7 Days of Hope…
PPS: Remember to breathe!!!
