This month seems to be full of transformations…..It has been 6 years since hubby’s 10 day hospital stay which ended with a defib pacemaker which changed our life slightly. I just celebrated one year in recovery after a VERY long relapse. I am feeling like God is setting me up for a change in my life. I am by no means complaining, although as you can tell by my recent posts, life has been a roller coaster of emotions…
There have been signs all around me about changing my mindset and the importance of it….. from posts on Facebook to conversations with friends to my Just for Today devotionals. Not only does this apply to everyday life but it I am seeing how it is being applied in my business.
When I was in rehab, I remember a saying which went something like this: If one person calls you a duck – you can toss it aside, if two people call you a duck – it deserves some consideration but if three people call you a duck – you MUST be a duck!” I haven’t been called a “duck” lately BUT I am seeing some of my passion moving in other directions. In the past, this has been when I jumped ship at a job – it didn’t happen often especially after I got into Social Work. For now, I am lookin for my purpose and seeking my passion…
So starting this morning, this duck is going to work on making a change from muddling through the waters to finding my joy. Letting go of fear and doubt is the toughest thing for me. The people pleaser in me doesn’t want to let anyone down, and doesn’t want to disappoint anyone. The problem is, I can’t figure out if this is a temporary thing as a result of some MS issues or if my passion is truly changing.Do you need to change your mindset? Here are a few questions you can answer which might help:
- Identify the what happened to cause the change
- Why did it happen
- How can I use this for my personal growth
- What changes can I make to improve in the future
- Where can I find help or who can help
This is “recipe for life” was part of a devotion I had read. Maybe this will help you in changing your mindset or counting your blessings:
Begin with a case of Joy
Add a heaping spoonful of Gratitude
Fold in a large dollop of Kindness
Stir in a handful of Forgiveness
Sprinkle liberally with Love and cover with Peace
Always serve with a large side of Faith
(Author unknown)
Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!
Hope Wissel 