Daily Motivator - March

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March 14

Affirmation of relevance

If you could instantly have whatever you wanted, none of it would mean anything. It’s your investment of time, attention and effort that gives value to whatever you experience or possess.

The object of your desire is not really what you desire. What you desire is meaning, relevance, to have an impact on existence.

Your objectives provide a framework for expressing that meaning, for producing that impact. The process is just as important as the result, often even more so.

To dream of acquiring anything without the slightest effort is not only delusional. It also blocks you from the very result you long for, which is an affirmation of your relevance.

Your life does indeed matter. And the more focused, purposeful effort you put forth the more deeply you encounter your own significance.

Pay attention to what you desire, and remind yourself of what that desire’s message really is. It’s compelling you to be the person and take the kinds of actions that will bring your objective to life.

— Ralph Marston

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March 15

Intellectual humility

Contradictions abound. Not everything makes sense all the time.

Reason and logic confer powerful advantages and can produce beneficial results. That doesn’t mean they’re always the best choice.

A contradiction does not necessarily invalidate any of its components. Just because one thing is true does not mean its opposite is false.

You might just enhance your perspective by holding two opposing views in your mind at the same time. You could very possibly learn something by navigating a path through the contradiction.

When you’re certain you have all the answers, back away. You’re sure to discover some enlightening questions.

Intellectual humility multiplies the value and practical usefulness of your intelligence. What you don’t know can help you greatly, if you’ll simply let yourself accept that it’s out there.

— Ralph Marston

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March 16

Exceptional life

Wander, wonder, discover, admire. Celebrate, attempt, persevere, achieve.

Give, understand, listen, consider, reconsider. Do all that makes you real, all that brings you closer to truth.

Dance freely, breathe deeply, explore with curiosity and respect. Begin each day with hope, and keep that hope alive as every moment passes.

Lose yourself in the experience of beauty. Find yourself in sustained purposeful effort.

Carry out your grown-up responsibilities while expressing the limitless energy of the child that’s always lived inside you. Be rich in ways only you can be.

Today is an irreplaceable day of your exceptional life. Live it with all the care, joy, and amazement it deserves.

— Ralph Marston

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March 17

Who you truly are

Much of the good you do will go unnoticed by others. Do it anyway, because you’ll notice, you’ll know.

Some of the contributions you make won’t be fully appreciated. Go ahead and make them anyway, because you’re doing the right thing.

It’s fine when you receive recognition for what you do and for the quality of the person you are. Yet whether you are recognized for it or not, always give your best effort.

When no one else is watching, you are watching. When no one else appreciates the value of what you’re doing, you see the value, and that matters.

The way you view yourself influences everything you do. That view is formed not only when others notice and appreciate what you’re up to, but also when they don’t.

Make sure your actions are always true to the values you hold dear. Because the quality of your life is based not on who you appear to be, but on who you truly are.

— Ralph Marston

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March 18

Possibilities exist

Today’s possibilities stretch out in all directions. Open yourself to a few of the best and bring them to fruition.

Problems do not necessarily have to continue as problems. Possibilities exist for solving them, transcending them, or making them irrelevant.

Opportunities do not have to remain as mere opportunities. Possibilities exist for you to transform them into enduring value.

Possibilities exist, and your existence is optimized right now to do good things with them. In every resource, situation, challenge, relationship, and idea, all kinds of possibilities exist.

Jump eagerly in to the dynamic fray of limitless potential. Make purposeful use of the strength and capability that exist within you.

So very many great possibilities exist. Make it your mission to recognize and fulfill the particular possibilities that bring great benefit to your world.

— Ralph Marston

[bluidkiti]

March 19

Improve on the improvements

No matter how good an idea is, it’s not the answer to everything. Even with the most useful tool, you’re certain to need other tools.

The most experienced expert must still be open to new procedures and new information. Don’t become so smug in your proficiency that you avoid improving it.

Life is filled with opportunities to learn. Eagerly embrace them.

Recognize that you don’t know it all. Accept that your experience can always be expanded and improved upon.

After you gain knowledge, seek to gain competence, then work to gain mastery. But don’t stop there.

Challenge yourself to discover even more, to refine your efforts, to become more purposeful, focused, and effective. There’s no limit to what you can achieve when you’re always looking to improve on the improvements.

— Ralph Marston

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March 20

Worthwhile choices

Is it real or is it a distraction? Is it something that brings meaning and fulfillment to your life or is it just cheap filler?

Does it nourish your spirit or does it merely pass the time? Does it bring about an improvement in your world or does it simply appear impressive?

Some choices, activities, experiences, are far more worthwhile than others. In every situation, you can zero in on what matters and engage yourself with that.

Your time and your life are too precious and miraculous to waste on anything less. The opportunity of each moment is too valuable to cover up with junk.

You have the good fortune to be able to escape many regrets before they’re ever brought to life. Take advantage of your best judgment, and seek the most worthwhile choices.

The way you spend the hours of each day becomes the way you live your life. Do what you know will bring value and fulfillment, and live it well.

— Ralph Marston

[willbe275]

Happy first day of spring my dear
friend Tammy. God bless you as
We continue our spiritual journey of
Recovery. In Jesus Name. Amen.

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U 2 willbe.

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March 21

The latest thing

The next big thing is exciting, compelling. But by its very nature it will too soon be forgotten and replaced.

You furiously chase the leading edge trend. Yet before you can catch up, it begins to fade away.

You were born with the crucial ability to notice and to focus on what’s new. It’s a useful and enlightening thing to have.

But it’s not meant to be the basis of your identity. You are able to transcend all that comes and goes, holding steady to who you are no matter what.

Yes, you adjust very well to changing conditions. Yet the deepest part of you remains true to the unique person you’ve always been.

Participate in the best of what’s new, while continuing to treasure the time-tested values that have made it possible for you to do so. For without truth, meaning, and purpose, even the very latest, most amazing thing has no value.

— Ralph Marston

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March 22

Reach out in kindness

Imagine going forth in a state of kindness and empathy, rather than in a state of judgment, anxiety, and frustration. Such a state of kindness is not particularly difficult to maintain.

It’s mainly a matter of intention and discipline. Decide to let go of judgment, choose kindness, and be diligent about keeping yourself there.

That’s not to say you must roll over and allow others to take advantage of you. It’s entirely possible to make kindness your initial interaction, while also acknowledging the reality that it won’t always be reciprocated.

Often your kindness will be well received, probably more often than you might think. Other times, it will not be, but even then there’s nothing lost by offering it.

Whatever the case, it will always be well given. So no matter who does or does not benefit from your kindness, benefit will surely accrue to you.

Reach out in kindness, and good results occur. The more you do, the better life becomes for you and those around you.

— Ralph Marston

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March 23

Courage to say yes

Today you’ll come across opportunities to speak and act with genuine love and kindness. Embrace those opportunities, make the most of them as often as you can.

For they are the moments that remain with you always. They are what you can continue to treasure even if you were to lose all else.

From time to time you’ll have a chance to walk in the sunshine. Give yourself often the gift of that experience, and share it with others when you can.

At times you’ll discover someone who can benefit greatly from the knowledge and assistance you have to offer. When you do, go ahead and make that offer, and you’re likely to be thankful you did.

A life of richness comes from saying yes to the opportunities for kindness, connection, genuine experience and caring. Be on the lookout for the circumstances and people to whom you can say yes.

Look back and remind yourself of all the goodness that’s entered your life because you had the courage to say yes. Let it inspire you to put that courage into action again and again.

— Ralph Marston

[willbe275]

Hey sister Tammy, I sent this message
To you last year with no response.
This message was sent 4/2024.

Hey my sister Tammy, it occur to me
as I was doing my reading today that
we have known each other for a very long
time. There were a few people who were
on this thread who I don't see anymore.
Kracker is the most recently gone missing
With that said. I want to give you my
full name and cell number, so if I suddenly
go missing you can reach out to me.
You are my beloved sister in recovery.
I'm also including my wife#
Her name is Elizabeth. (646) 881-8390
Wayne Franklin. (917) 755-1409
Have a happy Memorial Day.

God bless you and have a great week.
Wayne Franklin (Willbe275)
3/23/2025

[bluidkiti]

Thank you willbe.

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March 24

Your best response

Sometimes you can get mad at the world and latch onto a bad attitude as a form of punishment. But the main person who gets punished is you.

It’s true that life is regularly unfair and difficult. Yet you won’t help matters by making it more difficult.

Your response to a negative outcome does not have to be negativity. After all, that only makes it worse.

Instead, respond by making yourself a determined and persistent force in a positive direction. Rather than trying in vain to punish the world, seek with renewed energy to lift up yourself and those around you.

You’ve experienced what can go wrong. Use that experience and the motivation it gives you to make something right, valuable, and life affirming.

Instead of allowing adversity to push you down, decide to push firmly in the other direction. Whatever happens, living purposefully and positively is always your best response.

— Ralph Marston