Many times in life I have felt like a deer caught in the headlights of a car, unable to move. Being caught in the “headlights” left me believing that I could not do otherwise to correct my fate. But, thank God; I had a spiritual awakening that revealed to me that I could use the power of choice. The choice to move beyond the impact of the “headlights”. Instead of staying stuck, I could move and change my course. I could recognize the “headlights” and then move away by choice. In yesterday’s article I spoke about finding our destiny in So, What is My Destiny?
By using the power of choice, I use my power to create hope in my life. As I create hope in my life, I participate in my destiny one step at a time.
I was speaking with a good friend of mine earlier today and he shared with me that some one that I had met at a conference several years ago shot and killed himself last week. I was sad to hear of the news, as he had given up on creating hope in his life and used a permanent solution to solve a temporary problem. Sadly, I imagine that the man who shot himself thought he had run out of choices. Sadly, he did not use his choice to step away from “headlights” of despair.
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with the choice to take the first step. Once I take that first step, and make the decision to keep walking; before long I will be able to look back and see how far I have come on my journey because I took the first step.” Craig J. Phillips MRC, BA
Today’s Thought
In the event that you are facing or find yourself starring into “headlights” of despair, despondency or confusion, don’t give up on hope. You have the ability and the power to step away from the “headlights” to consider fresh possibilities. These possibilities will give you the ability to chart a new course. These possibilities will help you to create hope in your life. Do not use a permanent solution to solve a temporary problem. Take a break and stop thinking.
Step away from the “headlights” and chart a different course. Tap into the power of choice. In that choice, realize that you are not alone and other possibilities exist. Reach out to some one. Reach out to me and I will reach back to you. Take the first step to move out of the “headlights” and keep walking. By exercising your power of choice, before long you will be able to look back, as I have; and see how far you have come, because you found hope beyond the “headlights”.
Don’t give up. Trust the process, trust a loving God and trust yourself. The pieces of the puzzle will come together at the right time and in the right order. More will be revealed.
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