Daily Motivator - August

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August 30

Actively making life better

Today you can be the bright point in someone’s day, merely by being kind and considerate. Think about what a powerful and fortunate position that is to be in.

You can embark on a journey of discovery and wonder without ever venturing outside your neighborhood. You can learn a hundred new things today, tomorrow, every day, and become richer for it.

You have the opportunity to grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit. You possess the ability to connect with all sorts of people who can add great treasure to your experience of life.

Some days you might feel like there’s nothing you can do. On those days that feeling is, for whatever reason, sorely mistaken.

For there is always much good you can do. And it’s essential to keep that in mind.

Sure, things haven’t gone your way, life is difficult and even painful, yet you still have many good options. Choose one, or several, and benefit from the experience of actively making life better.

— Ralph Marston

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August 31

What you can and cannot do

You can’t do everything, but you can do something. You can’t change the whole world, but you can make a difference.

It’s frustrating when you’re weighed down and impeded by factors far beyond your control. The more you focus on those immovable obstacles, the more frustrated you become.

So make the choice to shift your focus. Turn your thoughts away from what you can’t do, and toward what you can do.

No, the world is certainly not perfect, but then neither are you. And though you can’t make much of a dent in the outside world, there are lots of ways to improve yourself, your surroundings, your opportunities.

Sure, outside forces are holding you back, but what might you be doing to also hold yourself back? And what steps could you take to remove those self-imposed obstacles?

Re-direct the energy of your frustration into positive, purposeful activity to create meaningful improvements. And by doing so you’ll better position yourself for whatever difficulties life throws at you.

— Ralph Marston