Growth

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
Anais Nin

Today's power word reminds us that with change comes growth. Growth means willingness to move in new directions, to take a leap of faith into the unknown and try something different. It is easy to get stuck in old patterns and routines that keep us comfortable, but don't necessarily push us to reach our fullest potential.

Envision your life as a walk up a beautiful mountain path. If you only look to the peak you may get discouraged seeing only how far you have to go, if you spend all your time looking back at what has gone before, you stop walking. Today's word reminds us that focusing on current steps leads us naturally into opportunities for growth. Don't resist the walk, throw yourself into it and enjoy it. Shifting our focus can allow us to see the growth potential within the present moment. Where has your attention been focused lately?

Today's Exercise:

Ask yourself, what do I do to hold myself down? Do you stay focused on all that "could go wrong" or do you spend your time weighing future possibilities on past experiences? What ifs and past regrets always hinder progress. Do what it takes today to focus on a goal and keep your thoughts focused on what I can do now in this moment to move myself in the proper direction.

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