“In peace, sons bury their fathers; in war, fathers bury their sons.”
-Herodotus
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
What’s your reaction to the quote above?
My immediate reaction was, "sad but true." That’s life... But the eternal optimist in me believes reality is a teacher that offers an opportunity with the potential to bring out the best in all who are willing to accept the challenge.
Gay Hendricks, Psychologist and teacher in the field of personal growth, explains it this way:
Accepting reality does not mean shrugging your shoulders and assuming that you have no control or power over events around you.
What are you pretending not to see? Be honest with yourself...
By accepting reality, you are simply saying that you must work with rather than against the forces that exist.
What are you not willing to accept? Think about this seriously...
acceptance /noun/
the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.
approval acceptance of responsibility.
Today’s Challenge: Call to Action!
Read or listen to the headline news.
Choose one story that hits you on an emotional level.
Make a commitment to yourself to accept your responsibility for this event, Yes..it happened in your world!
Take action. The act may be big or it may be small, What is essential here is action.
“This is not about guilt. This is about responsibility. The difference is larger than the universe, and the results of taking this level of responsibility are universe-changing.” -Gay Hendricks
Now, what’s your plan... what are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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Reference:
Hendricks, Gay; A year of Living Consciously: 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and Purpose. Harper One, New York, NY 1998.
In peace sons bury there father…. In war fathers bury there sons…. DEEP