"Self-Government"

Before we can lead others, or set out on a long journey towards a large and worthy goal for ourselves, we must be able to show self-control and self-discipline.  If we can’t lead ourselves, we can’t live a great life.

If you have not been very good at self-government in the past, that has nothing to do with today. Change your beliefs about yourself. Now is always a good time to start. 

The Impossible

We can split an atom, land a spacecraft on a comet, and create disease-seeking robots on a nano scale and inject them into our bloodstream.  But we will never get all the people around us to think like we do. 

What helpful understandings can we develop from knowing this is impossible?

The Innovation that changed the world.

There used to be talk about running out of oil and gas – (along with coal) the cheapest sources of energy on earth.  There was a time when hostile foreign countries held all the energy cards. American innovations changed all that.  There are now eight states that, if they were countries, would be in the top 30 countries in the world for gas production, and six that would be in the top list of oil producing countries.  

American energy production has reduced the cost of energy worldwide.  Most of the oil and gas in the world is owned by countries, not companies; such as Russia, Brazil, and Middle eastern countries.  These countries are now having a difficult time financially, and we are no longer subject to their pricing policies and political energy pressures.  Moreover, consumers and energy consuming businesses have far lower costs.

All this positive change because of ingenuity.  What other problems can we solve?

Does Self Esteem Lead to Success?

Recently I heard an opinion that it was the other way around – success leads to self esteem.  That makes some sense of course.  So does the idea that if you feel good about yourself you are more likely to pursue and achieve goals.

But is there a key ingredient for success besides having a desire in the first place?  I think there is.  It’s called self-control.  If we can’t discipline ourselves to do what must be done, not do what should not be done regardless of our impulses, and stick with it through the tough times, we won’t get there.

Are you in control of yourself?

Forgiveness

Everybody has stuff that happened in the past.  Some of us have relived it over and over and magnified its effects, and continue to carry it around.  

Full and unconditional forgiveness, of ourselves and others who did those things to us will liberate us, and make us lighter in the world.

Is it time to free yourself?

Where fear lives

Where is fear?  Is it a thing?  Of course it’s only in one place – your mind.

You created what you’re afraid of, and it only exists because you let it.  

You can dissolve your fear.  It’s a decision.

One shot

You are going to be here once and have eternity to think about it.

What are you going to do?

We must act!

Who can be happy without speaking up?  Who can be happy being someone else?  Who can be happy without action?

Goal Digger

Goals will never be old fashioned or out of style.  Decide what you want, hold the idea in front of you everyday, fix your mind on it, and take action towards it.  Never give up.

One day, you’ll be there.

What’s your goal?

Practice Bravery

Doing things that take you out of your comfort zone is good. Then do things that scare you a little.  Then do things that scare you a lot.  Practice being bold and controlling your thoughts.  

Being courageous will come in handy if you want to accomplish your dreams.