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Praise God for soaring gas prices?!
YOU ARE BEING CHALLENGED
I hate to be put in the position of little or no choice, so I don't put
myself there… on purpose. And neither should you!
I know how different it feels when I CAN'T buy something versus
when I WON'T buy something. When we make decisions and stick
to them, we take back the power and the control. When we go to the
store for 3 items and leave with 10 (or more) we are the victim. We
consider ourselves spoiled for all we have, when in reality we are like
sheep being led to the slaughter.
If soaring gas prices are what we need for this reality check, then so
be it. Now is the time to step up and be the leaders our families need
us to be. Respected leaders aren't those that give you whatever you
want, whenever you want it. Leadership is more purposeful and
intentional. True leaders understand the benefits of hardship and
don't give in to whining from their troops!
Strength comes from resistance, it makes us tough. Strength does
not come from abundance… that makes us soft. And if you don't
believe this, just look at the stats at what an abundance of food has
done to our overweight society, we are getting soft. Being spoiled
isn't cool, it's fattening.
"Disposable Income" Hmmm, I wonder how many other cultures
even know what that means. I challenge you to put some of your
"disposable income" to better use… it will put you back in control.
Remember, what you feed will grow, so be careful what you are
feeding. And with gas prices continuing to climb a choice must be
made, make it now on purpose instead of later when you are backed
up against a wall.
These are a few of the "wants" that come from disposable income,
or at least I hope we aren't taking food off the table for any of this:
1. Kids with cell phones (I see them in elementary schools even!)
2. Children having televisions with cable, computers, phones and
stereos in their rooms. Why would we do this? It's as though we
don't want to see our kids! Even if times weren't getting tough, why
would you let this garbage into their rooms where they should be
safe!
3. Babies wearing Nike tennis shoes… babies don't know or care,
they can't even walk yet! So… who are we trying to impress?
4. Webkinz – a phenomenon that even in the poorest of areas
children have 5, 10, 20 of these! As parents we are to teach self
control, an important element missing in our society!
5. Junk toys from China! As a Professional Organizer I will tell you
that 100% of this junk ends up in the garbage almost immediately
after purchase, it's not even worthy to donate! This is where we
begin to unleash that "continual lust for more" because "it's only a
dollar" so we buy and buy and buy. If you want to teach your kids
that quantity is more important than quality, just continue to add to
this mess.
6. Do we have to go out to eat so much? Every restaurant is packed,
no matter what time of day! If we have kids that get mad when we
don't stop at McDonalds, we have been going there too often… this
is bad on so many levels!
7. With all the complaining about gas, how come I'm still fighting
crowds in every store no matter what time of day it is? We shop all
the time! Remember when it was an "event" and how much fun it
was to look forward to shopping! We've been missing the
opportunity of teaching anticipation. Let's give them something to
look forward to, something that can be special, instead of taken for
granted.
8. How many of us play the lottery? If you are going to just give
your money away, how about if you give that $2 or $20 to someone
less fortunate! I guarantee a better return for your money on that one.
9. We could trim our electric bill by turning off our many television
sets and play with our children, read a great book, learn something
new or organize a space in your home! How about going over your
priorities to make sure what you think, say and do reflect them. Take
the time to reflect where you are now and how to get where you
want to be. As a life coach I know that this is true: If you don't plan
for your future you are planning for failure.
There are so many things we do that rob us of our control, these are
just a few. But if you don't think any of the above applies to you or
that you don't waste any money, I challenge you to write down
every penny you spend this week. You will be shocked and ready to
make a difference. I DARE YOU, consider yourself challenged!
We need to learn the power of self control. We're looking at our
situation wrong… when we look at it like we have no choice and
have to "give up" it weakens us. So let's look at this from the
powerful point of CHOICE. When you choose to exercise self
control you unleash a power you never would have known you had.
AND WE ALL HAVE IT. Self control is the biggest character builder
on earth. Choose your power!
Hey, we're Americans… we are the pioneers, we are the creative
inventive community and when push comes to shove (and looks like
we're getting there) we will rise to the occasion and find an
alternative fuel. But in the meantime, take this challenge and be in
control. Let it be your decision to start the change, the position of
Power, not forced on you later when you have no choice… that is
the position of a victim.
Remember… I challenge you!
YOU ARE BEING CHALLENGED
I hate to be put in the position of little or no choice, so I don't put
myself there… on purpose. And neither should you!
I know how different it feels when I CAN'T buy something versus
when I WON'T buy something. When we make decisions and stick
to them, we take back the power and the control. When we go to the
store for 3 items and leave with 10 (or more) we are the victim. We
consider ourselves spoiled for all we have, when in reality we are like
sheep being led to the slaughter.
If soaring gas prices are what we need for this reality check, then so
be it. Now is the time to step up and be the leaders our families need
us to be. Respected leaders aren't those that give you whatever you
want, whenever you want it. Leadership is more purposeful and
intentional. True leaders understand the benefits of hardship and
don't give in to whining from their troops!
Strength comes from resistance, it makes us tough. Strength does
not come from abundance… that makes us soft. And if you don't
believe this, just look at the stats at what an abundance of food has
done to our overweight society, we are getting soft. Being spoiled
isn't cool, it's fattening.
"Disposable Income" Hmmm, I wonder how many other cultures
even know what that means. I challenge you to put some of your
"disposable income" to better use… it will put you back in control.
Remember, what you feed will grow, so be careful what you are
feeding. And with gas prices continuing to climb a choice must be
made, make it now on purpose instead of later when you are backed
up against a wall.
These are a few of the "wants" that come from disposable income,
or at least I hope we aren't taking food off the table for any of this:
1. Kids with cell phones (I see them in elementary schools even!)
2. Children having televisions with cable, computers, phones and
stereos in their rooms. Why would we do this? It's as though we
don't want to see our kids! Even if times weren't getting tough, why
would you let this garbage into their rooms where they should be
safe!
3. Babies wearing Nike tennis shoes… babies don't know or care,
they can't even walk yet! So… who are we trying to impress?
4. Webkinz – a phenomenon that even in the poorest of areas
children have 5, 10, 20 of these! As parents we are to teach self
control, an important element missing in our society!
5. Junk toys from China! As a Professional Organizer I will tell you
that 100% of this junk ends up in the garbage almost immediately
after purchase, it's not even worthy to donate! This is where we
begin to unleash that "continual lust for more" because "it's only a
dollar" so we buy and buy and buy. If you want to teach your kids
that quantity is more important than quality, just continue to add to
this mess.
6. Do we have to go out to eat so much? Every restaurant is packed,
no matter what time of day! If we have kids that get mad when we
don't stop at McDonalds, we have been going there too often… this
is bad on so many levels!
7. With all the complaining about gas, how come I'm still fighting
crowds in every store no matter what time of day it is? We shop all
the time! Remember when it was an "event" and how much fun it
was to look forward to shopping! We've been missing the
opportunity of teaching anticipation. Let's give them something to
look forward to, something that can be special, instead of taken for
granted.
8. How many of us play the lottery? If you are going to just give
your money away, how about if you give that $2 or $20 to someone
less fortunate! I guarantee a better return for your money on that one.
9. We could trim our electric bill by turning off our many television
sets and play with our children, read a great book, learn something
new or organize a space in your home! How about going over your
priorities to make sure what you think, say and do reflect them. Take
the time to reflect where you are now and how to get where you
want to be. As a life coach I know that this is true: If you don't plan
for your future you are planning for failure.
There are so many things we do that rob us of our control, these are
just a few. But if you don't think any of the above applies to you or
that you don't waste any money, I challenge you to write down
every penny you spend this week. You will be shocked and ready to
make a difference. I DARE YOU, consider yourself challenged!
We need to learn the power of self control. We're looking at our
situation wrong… when we look at it like we have no choice and
have to "give up" it weakens us. So let's look at this from the
powerful point of CHOICE. When you choose to exercise self
control you unleash a power you never would have known you had.
AND WE ALL HAVE IT. Self control is the biggest character builder
on earth. Choose your power!
Hey, we're Americans… we are the pioneers, we are the creative
inventive community and when push comes to shove (and looks like
we're getting there) we will rise to the occasion and find an
alternative fuel. But in the meantime, take this challenge and be in
control. Let it be your decision to start the change, the position of
Power, not forced on you later when you have no choice… that is
the position of a victim.
Remember… I challenge you!
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