A "Potential" New Year's Resolution
By Steve
Brunkhorst
It is often said that all of us come into this world on equal footing,
with nothing in our possession. Certainly we are born with equal value in
the eyes of our Creator, and we don't enter the world with any material
possessions. Yet we do not begin life empty handed.
The moment we are born, we each have in our possession the most amazing
gift! It is the gift of pure untapped potential, unique and different for
each of us.
A person might have the potential to heal illness, invent, create art,
teach, write, solve complex problems, or alleviate suffering. He or she
might have the potential to inspire others with amazing courage or
accomplishments in spite of extreme disability or misfortune.
Our challenge is to discover and develop this amazing potential. It often
presents itself as a recurring interest or idea we can't shake, or a special
talent. It might appear as a meaningful coincidence that brings us face to
face with an opportunity disguised as a problem.
When we come to realize this amazing inner potential, we are able to set
realistic goals to make the world a better place. Then we must visualize
those goals in detail, and hold them in the front of our minds daily to keep
our actions on course with our objectives.
Rather than struggle with a long list of difficult new year's
resolutions, I would like to suggest committing to one that could truly make
a difference in your life and the lives of others.
Once each day, think about the potential you were given, how you have
used it, and how you could use it to benefit others. Visualize yourself
using this gift to create a better world with your unique talents. Imagine
how you will feel when you've succeeded. After you complete this brief
exercise, you'll feel confident, energized, and ready to go into action.
Resolve to continue developing your unique potential each day. You might
be surprised to see many of your past struggles resolve in the process. Best
of all, you'll have the joy of knowing that you've truly made a difference
in your life, and in the lives of others. You will have made the world a
better place to live.
© Copyright 2002-2005 by Steve Brunkhorst. All rights reserved
worldwide. Reprinted from Achieve! 60-Second Nuggets of Inspiration
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