Sometimes I specifically search for quotes that will motivate or inspire me, something I can save and tuck away for later, something that speaks to me, shakes me and bellows, “Hey, you!” It didn’t take long for me to come across this quote today, and as soon as I read it, I saved it and knew I had to share it.
Deciding to change is the easy part. Actually doing it is the hard work. Add in some stress, irritation, hurt feelings, or anger, and it becomes a seemingly impossible task. It’s so much easier to fall back on comfortable, old behavior patterns, even if they are straight-up dysfunctional or harmful.
Stopping, breathing, and thinking…how often are these steps skipped in the haste to react, respond, strike back? I’m guilty of it. Everyone is.
How much time and energy are wasted in this frivolous game? I have come to see every second diverted to drama and silliness as precious seconds robbed from what really matters in my life. It changes my perspective a lot. I ignore much more than I ever used to, because I simply refuse to shift my focus from my life, my priorities, my loved ones.
I’m no saint. Far from it. I’d still like to crack skulls together when people are acting stupidly. But I am learning to pause before reacting, think before speaking, determine if something actually warrants further attention from me. You might be surprised how infrequently it does.
Sweat & Sparkle 