Focus on your options and act on your own behalf

In the words of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “Everything flows and nothing abides; everything gives way, and nothing stays fixed.”

To achieve focus on what is possible, focus on your options when you face a challenge, illness or pain. All things change, and we will not be in the same condition all the time.

When my job was eliminated, I learned that continuing to get up early, read a short devotion and reflect kept me focused and in control of me. I was able to learn more about myself and stay positive by reading encouraging words and talking to Matt and friends about my situation. I wanted to make something positive out of the experience and I knew something good would come my way.

I continued with my fitness accountability groups because it gave me a positive role through my recovery. Patience and acceptance were not easy and still aren’t, but they are crucial. I was told it could take months to get another job and yes, I am still in the process of finding the right long term, full-time position, but in the meantime, I have found something that I enjoy, that’s flexible and that can lead to my goal.

It’s particularly important to act on your own behalf and do things that not physically encourage your healing but also little things that lift your spirits. When I had a cyst removed and I had to stay home for several days, I still got out of bed and took a shower each day. Staying in bed is depressing and makes me feel mentally off. To lift myself, I took a shower each morning and got fully dressed even though my destination was the basement couch. This never failed to help my morale.

Sitting on the couch, reading and counting box tops was just the thing I needed to feel accomplished. It wasn’t much but I knew I was getting something done and helping Courtney’s school by counting hundreds and hundreds of box tops!

There are several daily rituals that can help restore and bring us back to our essence. Think about the simple things you can do for yourself in 2018 that will bring comfort and spiritual healing.

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