So much focus in life is on gaining "power and control." Not all paths in life will lead to the same conclusion . "Proceed with caution," is the lesson life seems to be teaching most of us. We need to recognize weakness and where changes are needed. Pushing ourselves forward from both positive and negative situations is where real power comes from. A car battery has both positive and negative terminals. They are both needed for maximum "power." There is a crisis arising in regards to the problems with conflict resolution and the lack of respect for others. We must exercise individual discipline and renewed leadership.
ΓÇ£Positive" things in our lives tend to be the biggest motivator. Do you have the feeling that the best world would be one with no problems? Do you equate "fun" with perfection? Or power with talent? Can money handle every situation? We need to learn from mistakes and hard times. We can learn valuable lessons from our mistakes.
ΓÇöadapting examining the ΓÇ£I donΓÇÖt need thisΓÇ¥ feeling, appreciating the lessons, the maturity that come with the ΓÇ£hard knocksΓÇ¥ in life
Forward progress canΓÇÖt be made if we brush aside the "negative" situations. Each of us has a choice: getting motivated by negative things OR becoming resentful. If we brush aside our first mistakes, we push away "learning." We need to learn from the lessons life teaches us.
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We should realize that fighting & violence are not to be ΓÇ£celebrated." The same is true with verbal as well as physical sexual assault. It drags down the value of people on both sides. Television shows constantly feed us conflict and disrespect. Many people now realize the price we pay for overstepping the boundaries of good taste and respect. Celebrating restraint and showing respect will have a profound affect on people.
Each of us need to take steps to make a positive difference and then work together to achieve change. It is time for caring people to find common ground and press hard for changes. But leaders of any age can rise up to challenge the trends and give us some hope for a better way. Making the decision to "get involved" and to stay committed to the battle often makes people truly powerful.
Friendship gives us opportunities to challenge each other for our personal welfare. A good friend is not a "silent" friend. Love means providing powerful leadership. A good friend is willing to step in and help us make the best choice.
Confidence for each of us comes from turning weakness into strength. The messages in our world that stand for caution and respect are valuable. And people who get involved, who lead us to higher ground should be thanked instead of ridiculed. Instead of seeking "control" of others, we need to model restraint and seek to build some "common ground" with people. We need to be courageous people who take advantage of a kinder POWERPLAY.
