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Life is a precious and time-bound privilege. No one knows the day or the hour when it will cease to be as we currently know it. This existence is by no means a haphazard decision, so doesn’t it just make sense to give it your best effort? Focus on being the icon that YOU truly are and the other aspects of life will unfold before you.
A compliant, lively, pleasant child stands out and attracts the favor of his parents, his teachers, his pets and even some of his siblings. This child goes on to become a responsible student, adult, spouse, parent, employee / employer as well as a devoted member of his or her community. The task is not an easy one. Life is filled with contrariness. Even so, it presents wonderful challenges that make us strong, resilient, obedient and unified.
Look in the mirror; behold your good traits, and your bad ones, too. Take note of your strengths and your weaknesses.
* Center your attention on the positive – your good qualities, your strengths
* Strive to rid yourself of bad attributes and overcome your imperfections
* Know that life is a process, a cultivating journey
* Achieve maximum success with constant attention to duty, and unselfish living
* ‘Know thyself’
* Understand your unique abilities and distinguishing qualities
* Accept your limitations, disposition, and temperament
* Follow your dreams, seek your desires
Taking these actions will enable you to accomplish a sound personal image and lifestyle. To get there, however, many steps must be taken; many bruises and setbacks experienced, along with compromises, internal and external enhancements, failures, more failures, victory and then enjoyment. Remember to consider costs and consequences for every choice made.
Faith and hope must be held steadfast even amidst torrential downpours and the devastating storms of life.
Endeavor to keep hope alive and triumph over challenges with prayer and positive, realistic thinking. Keep hope alive and hold fast to your dreams so they can become realities by preparing yourself for daily competitions with the enemy and with dream stealers. This is how we give life our best!
Work hard like the little ant and be sure to save for winter and the famine. Spend time with quality folks. Associate with like-minded people who operate with sound goals and purposes. Make time to reach out and lend a helping hand to the poor and needy. But by the grace of God, you could be in their position. When our brothers and sisters are down, we work together and pull them up. Thus, the family wins. The village, the town and the nation win when we work as a team and endeavor to do our very best.
* Good, persistent efforts yield good, consistent results.
* Good eating habits support good health, weight management, mental and physical stamina.
* Daily exercise helps you to de-stress, sleep well at night, have healthy bones, good blood pressure and cholesterol levels as well as a healthy heart.
* Reading spiritual and motivational books for at least 30 minutes a day helps to keep you vibrant and adequately focused
* A positive attitude allows you to make firm, accountable decisions
These are the actions that breed a wholesome lifestyle and constantly strengthen your persona. So give life your best and your sunny days will outweigh your cloudy days. Give life your best and your priorities will be properly aligned, your career will soar, your relationships at home, in the workplace, and around the world will be enriched.
Commit daily to giving life your best. Your image will be continuously enhanced - and you’ll become a stronger, more powerful man or woman. You will be capable of making valuable contributions to the society in which you live. Be the best person you can; give life your best effort for with God all things are possible.
Gloria |
