Leave the world a bit better!

                                                   

Happy New Week to you all.

This week's Inspirational food-for-thought is titled, 'Leave the world a bit better'.

So many people want to experience successful and fulfilling lives but most likely a few are thinking of leaving an indelible mark for the next generation to behold and enjoy,while others are just living for today and today alone.

No matter what we enjoy today, it will somewhat become histories tomorrow, however, if you live today to create a rewarding tomorrow,the yesterday-to-be will somehow slip into  the future and still be relevant.
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote clearly an inspirational poem that elaborate today's topic.

'' When the tide goes out, there is a water mark where the water was,

When the waters of life recede from the shore of my being and my heart

pumps for the last time, my desire is that there will be a mark where I stood.

My aim is that the mark will say, 'For some decades a man occupied this

space who saw others more important than himself and afforded to leave

the world a better place for them and those yet to come'''.

In conclusion, Live your life today as though you've seen the price for a life well lived.

Joseph Adeiye
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How To Keep Your Dreams Alive.

How To Keep Your Dreams Alive.

 As Anais Nin states, “Dreams are necessary for life.” They add value to our lives and to the lives of others. But dreams are also like a flickering candle. A gentle breeze or unexpected draft can easily snuff it out. The fragile flame which represents our desires needs to be protected to remain burning. However, weaknesses such as feelings of inadequacy, fear of failure, and poor association can easily blow out our ambitions, resulting in wasted potential and unrealized dreams. What can we do to protect our goals from our frailties?
We all know human frailty is part of life. However, HOW we handle discoveries about ourselves is key. The wise person seeks the truth and allows themselves to receive feedback from a trusted source-their own self. Through self-observation, we can recognize and audit areas of counterproductive behavior. What is the purpose of a self-audit? The purpose of a self- audit is to verify information about ourselves and to assess whether our actions are moving us toward or away from our stated goals. Do a realistic self-audit. How can I better support my passions? What patterns of behavior do I exhibit that sabotage my goals? What areas of self doubt is an obstacle to my desires? As I look at my daily schedule, am I making the realization of my dreams a priority? Asking these questions will help you clarify steps you need to take to keep your dreams alive. Below are a few areas to consider as you do a self-audit.

I. Feelings of Inadequacy Feelings of inadequacy or insecurity can easily delay or halt a dream. We can second guess or dismiss the validity of our talents which often results in apathy and procrastination, making our dreams out of reach. At a recent Christmas get-together, I listened as my uncle sipped scotch between his words as if to buffer the impact of his realizations. “Rozzie,” he said, “I finally realized, after hearing time and time again from parents, teachers and students that I’m a great substitute teacher, Gee, just maybe they see something in me I don’t. Maybe I should accept the fact that I can teach, and stop berating myself.” I eagerly shook my head in agreement. How sad, I thought. Lost in insecurity, my uncle has wasted so much time; he could have accepted his teaching gift long ago and developed it. Life might have turned out different for him. Maybe he could have been a professor at a prestigious university by now.
Entertaining feelings of inadequacy can cripple our progress towards our dreams. If you struggle with feelings of inadequacy here are a few suggestions: Although feelings of inadequacy can run deep, decide to accept it as part of your reality as you move towards your desires, rather than compound these feelings through denying or resisting them. Rehearse this axiom: “What is, is.” If you feel fear before a job interview, accept that. If self-conscious feelings surface as you confront your boss, acknowledge that.
It will take the edge off these feelings. Secondly, apply “reality-based” thinking to your negative thoughts. Our interior world dictates our outer circumstances. Negative thoughts such as, “I’ll never amount to anything,” can result in a sense of hopelessness and apathy. It can easily result in a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, identify your negative thinking. You might want to write it in a journal. “I’ll never amount to anything.” Write how that makes you feel. Anxious? Fearful? Despairing? Now talk back to this thought by being more rational. Perhaps you can write in your journal, “I’ve accomplished some things–I worked hard and three years ago I finished college. I have a job that pays the bills. People say I’m a good teacher…” Now assess how you feel. Are your negative feelings less intense? Good! This powerful tool helps us see ourselves more realistically. Try it. Managing our thoughts is a major key in attaining our desires.

 2. Learn How to Fail Well: Failure is the flip side of success. But too often, we personalize failure, attributing it to our character. What lethal thinking! Once we see ourselves as failures it becomes a smoke screen in dealing with problems, and overcoming them. Inherent in failure are lessons to help us reach success. We simply need to listen to the correction, seek out others who can help us, implement new behaviors, and as a result, personally and professionally grow. Use failure to your advantage.

 3. Positive Associations Associations are key to success:
 Positive relationships are uplifting and inspirational; we renew our energy and motivation in the presence of such people. However, there are other relationships that leave us emotionally and even physically drained. Perhaps, such a friend is critical of your aspirations or depressive.
If you feel a knot in your stomach around certain friends, it might be a signal to precede cautiously. Spend less time with energy-draining friends or family members. Protecting your energy in order to pursue your goals, and coupling with like-minded ambitious people opens the doors to greater success. Inherent in our goals is a better quality of life for ourselves and others. Protect them. By assessing our weaknesses and planning to deal with them, we are keeping our dreams alive, and making them a reality. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1823300