Daily Motivator - December

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December 28

Let the goodness flow

You can’t go back. But you can go on, and go better.

Nothing will ever be exactly like it was, yet you can bring forward the value of all you’ve been through. You can implant that value into what is, and carry it into the future.

The past is over. The best of what you experienced there, what you learned there, what you felt, is always yours to work with.

The way to do that is with commitment, with faith, perseverance. You do it with gratitude for what you have, exercising care and creativity in what you make of it.

From all the living you’ve done has come a vision of the good you can now do. Rooted in the ups and downs of your past are the energy, the will, and the passion for building the best possible future.

You are the connection between the world that is and all the goodness that’s passed your way. Keep that connection robust, and let the goodness flow.

— Ralph Marston

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December 29

Opportunity for action

Now is your opportunity to do what must be done. Make good and profitable use of that opportunity.

The opportunity decreases every moment it is not utilized. Eventually it is gone for good.

Before that happens, do something worthwhile with the opportunity for action. Transform the best of what can be into the reality of what is.

You have the means and the ability right now to solve a problem, to attain a goal. You can improve or sustain life in a specific, meaningful way.

Don’t just sit there, don’t just let the moment pass. Get up and get something good done.

Every opportunity for action is destined to become either an achievement or a regret. Avoid the regret and claim the value by putting forth whatever effort is called for in the moment.

— Ralph Marston

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December 30

Full ownership

Think like it’s nobody’s fault. Act like it’s your responsibility.

Take full ownership of your life, your situation, your actions and consequences. Live as though the way you live really matters, in big issues and small ones, because it does.

When there’s work to be done, put your energy into getting it done. Don’t waste time or effort or your spirit on blame, anger, retribution, or envy.

Look at the situation and see its reality, not what might have been, not what you wish it was. Without hesitation, do what must be done and deal with that reality.

The details matter, and every action you take matters. Accept the details for what they are, and act in accordance with your vision for the best that can be.

This is your life, so be the person who always takes responsibility for whatever affects it. This is your life, so be a thankful, purposeful, responsible owner and continue to bring new richness into it.

— Ralph Marston

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December 31

Unique good fortune

Consider how fortunate you are. Let it be a reminder to make full use of your good fortune.

Of course you have problems and limitations, just as everyone does. But you also have plenty of advantages, and there’s much you can do because of them.

What a shame it would be to waste even a tiny part of the goodness you’ve been afforded. Make a promise to yourself to not let that happen.

Though there will always be challenges and frustrations, every day you’ll also encounter situations where you can make a positive difference. Resolve to do the good you’re able to do, whenever you’re able to do it.

That’s not the easiest choice, not usually convenient or comfortable. But you know from long experience it’s your best choice.

Whatever your circumstance from one day to the next, certain aspects of it represent unique good fortune. Recognize the opportunity it presents, and go with it.

— Ralph Marston