Our perspective on our position.

"Some people see the glass half full. Others see it half empty. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be."

-George Carlin

 

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses."

-Abraham Lincoln

 

"It is the obvious which is so difficult to see most of the time. People say 'It's as plain as the nose on your face.' But how much of the nose on your face can you see, unless someone holds a mirror up to you?"

-Isaac Asimov

 

Now from these few quotes it is probably evident what today's post is about, perspective.  We are our own worst critics.  Especially those who aim high and are pursuing their own form of perfection, which can be achieved might I add.  When we become that awful critic, it usually does not end well.  Let me explain.  There are times when self evaluation is critical.  The problem is so many of us try to do this from a very obscure and unclear point of view.  The end result... a complete massacre of our own self confidence.

 

Today look at where you are, who you are, and the direction you are heading.  Our goal is to improve each and every day.  We cannot expect to achieve that perfection in anything right this second, it is a working progress.  As long as that motivational compass is pointing in the right direction, you cannot fail.  So do a quick self evaluation.  Are you doing the things that will help you get one step closer to that dream, big or small?  If so, keep it up, you are heading in the right direction, even if sometimes it doesn't feel like it.  If not, well, you know a good place to start.  It's the small things that sometimes matter most.  It's your point of view and perspective that can make or break your own self confidence and your own motivation.  Best of luck, friends.