It's funny; the one thing we all so often forget throughout our trials, struggles and challenges; the one thing that when all hope is lost that we can rely, the one thing we can all do when the chips are down..
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Make a new choice! Tragically many of us make choices that do not benefit us in the long term, whether it be from fear, habit or ignorance our lives will tragically move in the direction of the choices we make during pivotal moments in our lives.
But let's be honest, making choices, choosing the highest good for ourselves takes a fair degree of courage and commitment to ones ideals and goals.
Yet it's a vital necessary aspect of being an empowered human being.
We live in a rush, rush get it now kind world where we are constantly being bombarded with an assortment images and sounds all asking the inevitable question, "choose me", "buy me", "vote for me".
Much of the time we feel we don't have enough time to choose carefully and deliberately, but we do, we always do..
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because that in itself is just another choice.
A vital element in making the right choices is knowing your purpose in life, without it you are simply lost.
It is this combination, choice and purpose, which acts like a steering wheel to your destination.
You are literally the most powerful person in your life, because you are the only one who can choose for you, no one else.
The trick in life is to continually make new choices that will bring you the life and experiences you desire; this requires a constant focus your overall purpose and the discipline and courage to choose what YOU want for you.
What does this mean? It means getting real with your life, it means disappointing a few people, it means facing some of your deepest darkest fears, it means coming to terms with loss and failure and ultimately being responsible for your own life.
It is the only real control that you will ever have but also in many ways the only one you will ever need.
Remember: If today is the day you lose your job, make a new choice and find work that you love.
If today is the day your partner leaves you, make a new choice to heal and move on.
If today is the day you lose everything you own, make a new choice and start rebuilding your life.
If today is the day someone you love departs this earth, make a new choice and honour their memory.
If today is the day you just can't take it anymore, make a new choice and find the strength to keep going.
If today is the day you feel lost and confused, make a new choice and to get clarity and refocus No matter what life throws at you, remember you can always make a new choice.
And no one can take that away from you.