I haven’t posted in a while. Frankly, I have been a bit uninspired. So, what does one do when the feelings of futility, frustration, lack of Purpose, lack of impact, etc. begin to take hold??
Invariably, we will have ups and down in life. And, it would seem, there are some variations of Newtonian physics that must apply here. Namely, the law of inertia—i.e., an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted on by some other external force. So, when we are knocked from our positive trajectory and begin a downward turn or are directed away from our goal and Purpose, we need to call in the forces that will get us back on track.
I am struck, as I am typing, by the fact that the “i” key on my laptop is malfunctioning. I am finding that it is failing to produce the letter unless I hit the key just right. It draws attention to the role “I” play(s). As I struggle to recapture my Purpose and the confidence that I am having an impact in my world, I am reminded of the role I am to play in creating my own environment for success.
A favorite quote from Orison Swett Marden is:
“A strong, successful man is not the victim of his environment. He creates favorable conditions. His own inherent force and energy compel things to turn out as he desires.”
We control—whether we realize it in the moment or not—the forces we allow to affect our path. The key is to recognize when we are deviating from our prescribed path and to call on the energies that will right us. Here is where I find journaling and time for “hitting the pause button” to reflect most important. Prayer/meditation, physical activity, reading and listening to provoking speakers, focusing of the positives rather than the negatives, surrounding one’s self with inspiring and encouraging people, etc. are daily necessities. These attract the forces that affect our course. If we attract and dwell on the negative energies, we will be diverted from our Purpose. If we attract the forces that inspire and renew us, we will again find our Purpose and redirect our path.
We can’t do it alone. The external forces acting on the body bind the law of inertia. We can, however, affect the forces we attract. If we expose ourselves to negative energy, this is what will move us. We can’t escape such forces, but we do have the power to draw energy from more positive sources. Let’s not dwell on the negatives. Likewise, let’s not be directed by the random forces in our world. Carpe momento! Seek the forces that inspire, motivate, and energize! Recapture your Purpose. Set your own course.