I can and I will.
Words that push me beyond my limits. Most of the time anyway. I think of a 2 year old toddler's tenacity in insisting on having his or her way. It drives a parent to distraction when they come upon a force so deeply rooted in humanity that it reps it's raging head the moment a toddler screams. For hours. And you don't know how to make it stop. I'm not a parent, but I have babysat toddlers before and they can be so exhausting. The insecurity sets in and as parents you wonder what you are doing wrong good news. You aren't doing anything wrong. You've just came us against human nature that has been distorted since the Fall of mankind. The hard truth is, that we all have that same two year old inside of us, wanting to come out and play.
That's where we have a choice. Do we allow ourselves to be selfish and demanding or do we dare to take that attitude and turn it for good? How?
By saying that you can and you will. By using the stubborn attitude to fuel you as you live your daily life. Those things you've always wanted to do but haven't because other people have said you can't? Well, they're right there ready for you to say you can and you will.
A lot of people think that you can't dictate your will. But you can. For instance, I was laying in bed in tears because I didn't want to go to work. And the time on my clock kept getting closer and closer to the time I needed to leave and I had to tell myself that I can get out of bed and go to work and I will get out of bed and go to work. Why? Because it's good for me. Financially, relationaly, physically, and definitely mentally. Work is good. We were created with the ability to dream and make those dreams come true. I went to work. And I survived. And so I will go for as long as I can, saying I can and I will.
Way to go Kayla. Self talk can be powerful. Thanks for the encouragement
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue. I learned some of it from you and your positive attitude in the midst of real life situations.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue. I learned some of it from you and your positive attitude in the midst of real life situations.
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