“Indecisiveness and procrastination are the chosen ways of life for most people. They follow the course of least resistance, which is to do nothing. This provides a security blanket of never being wrong, never making mistakes, never being disappointed and never failing. But they will also never succeed.”
-David Peoples
How do the words above resonate with you?
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...
Preparing to embrace this day, Psychologist, writer, and teacher in the field of personal growth and relationships, Gay Hendricks prompted my thoughts to reflect on the idea of a “security blanket.”
If you refer to something as a security blanket, you mean that it provides a feeling of safety and comfort when you are in a situation that worries you or makes them you feel nervous. (collinsdictionary.com)
What’s your security blanket and how is it serving you? Think about that for a moment...
Reread the the question above and have an an answer in your mind before you continue...
Today’s Challenge: from Gay Hendricks' A year of Living Consciously: 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and Purpose
1, Think of an object of your affection: a security blanket, piece of jewelry, your home...
2. What does the object represent to you? Security, safety, consistency, personal history...
3. How can you transfer these feelings into your your interior life?
4. Identify ways in which in which to transfer the associated positive feelings inside your heart to be carried with you wherever you go and whatever you do.
“Be someone's security blanket when theirs is in the wash.”
— Richelle E. Goodrich
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.
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