“Goals allow you to control the direction of change in your favor.”—Brian Tracy
Choices. We always have choices.
When it comes to the circumstances in our lives, likewise, we have a choice. We can choose to be the victim or the commander of our situations. Of course, it is not an easy selection.
It is, of course, easiest to claim one’s self the victim—to blame. It isn’t our fault. Our circumstances are in control. We can’t change things. We are just going with the flow. Etc. Etc.
Nonsense!
We may not be able to prevent the things that happen to us or the others in our lives. We do, however, have full control over how we respond to these. We alone choose to have command over our actions.
I have written before that when one does not like one’s current circumstances, there are three possible choices: 1) leave, 2) change, or 3) accept. I have come to understand that acceptance is the best option. This taking command. Be clear, though, acceptance is not playing the victim. Indeed, any of these options is taking command. To do otherwise is being a victim.
Yes. We can leave or change, but it is better that we accept our circumstances and consider the “opportunities” that are presented. Consider that our circumstances are for a greater good or Purpose. It is, nevertheless, our choice.
Be grateful in your present circumstances and seek how these are to be used to help you grow and be your best today (and be better tomorrow). You may not deserve your circumstances, but you do deserve what they can potential bring to you. (And, to be clear, this is not more crappy circumstances!)
Grow from where you are. Be your best today; be better tomorrow! Carpe momento!
“Only you can control your future.”—Dr. Seuss