Mid-September 2016 Newsletter

Hello, and a marvelous Mid-Septembr to you!
Welcome, or welcome back, to my newsletter. The photo above shows me in a favorite outdoor location, arms out to embrace Nature. I like that I'm facing the camera with my eyes open. Do you want to see what's in front of you?

Today's issue has an article on the effect belief has on accomplishing your goals. Enjoy!

Remember the childrens's story "The Little Engine That Could"? Her motto was "I think I can. I think I can," as she kept chugging along toward her goal. Parents use this tale to encourage youngsters to "stay the course" when they want something, to complete the project instead of quitting, to believe in themselves and their growing ability. And sometimes adults need to hear this too. Even the most optimistic person falls prey to despair sometimes. You hit a snag you didn't see coming, and momentarily feel the Universe is against you. You had a great plan, and something out of your control went wrong. It could be the weather, or a computer network across the country. "I plan, and God laughs!", you think ruefully. Yet you pick yourself up, dust off your scrapes, and keep going.

History is full of examples of folks who accomplished something great, after many "failures". Maybe a failure is just learning what not to do! Thomas Edison didn't make one try at inventing a light bulb, then give up when that didn't pan out. Ralph Waldo Emerson said "Nothing great was acheived without enthusiasm". People who accomplish great things are excited about their goals, and excited about doing the work needed to get there.

I'll bet you know someone who is always on a new diet, and has been trying to lose weight for years but making little progress. This person will say things like "I'll always be fat!" or "My family doesn't know how to celebrate except with sweets and dessert". Yes, this is a challenge, and maybe your friend could be the one to institute heathly family eating, to help everyone lose weight! When you don't believe it's possible, you're defeated before you start.

Years ago, I either read somewhere or came up with myself how to walk a straight line across a field. I think I was pretty little, since it's such a simple idea, but I've never forgotten it. Before you start across the field, pick a tree on the other side. Then start walking toward it, keeping your eyes on it as you move forward. That's it! Look all around or at your feet, and you'll walk in a meandering zig-zag pattern, traveling much farther than necessary. Keep your eyes on the goal and you'll head straight for it.

Henry Ford said "Whether you believe you can, or believe you can't, you're right!". Why not believe you can, then watch it happen?

To read about belief and vision improvement, click here.

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