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Solid Ground January 24, 2007 Some spend their whole lives looking for it. All ages, young and old, feel the emptiness occasionally. The wish to belong, reach your dreams, and be happy causes a void that nothing can seem to fill. Usually, at some point you may wonder, is this it? Will my life ever amount to any worthy cause? This question leads people through drastic changes like a new job, house, or partner. Others ignore the question and distract themselves with worthless tasks, only going through life's motions. Finally, there is you, seeking the truth in life. Though not easily, you can find what you need to fill in that void. If you take it one step at a time then you will not go unsatisfied. Luke 11:9 - And I say unto you, ask, and it shall be given you, seek, and you shall find, knock, and it shall be opened unto you. On this web-site I will continue to share the truths that I have found to help me live a happy life. I don't claim to know it all, nor should you believe everything I say. Take whatever knowledge is of value to you and bring it into your life. If you don't agree with me on something then look further for truth that you believe. Above all, learn from everything you encounter in life. Then, only keep what is true to you, and leave the rest behind. Winston Churchill - Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. In the world of today it can be very difficult to find happiness. The fast pace of everything and unpredictable nature of our circumstances causes us to worry about what may happen to us. However, most often, our worries are of no help to our joy. Worry is caused by the desire to control your circumstances. I'm sorry to tell you, but you are completely helpless in the fight to control all the aspects of your life. The only thing you can control is yourself. You decide everyday whenever something bad happens to you whether you will let it ruin other parts of your life. You seal your fate when you let uncontrollable things control you. Stop giving away your joy to worry, because worry does not change your circumstances, but only steals your most valuable possession, your happiness. If you detach your happiness and your circumstances then you will finally be free, and you will never forfeit your joy again. To truly enjoy your life you must give up all mediocrity. You must take on every task with all your might, even if there is no tangible reward for doing so. There is a huge difference between excellence and perfection. Perfection is the ability to control all aspects of your life. It is the absence of mistakes and failures. Excellence is the force of an all out attempt to accomplish something. Perfection measures the results of an action and excellence measures the force of an action. In other words, excellence is the ability to constantly do your best, without it having to be the best. Excellence should be practiced even when there is no one around to watch because its hidden reward is too great to pass up. Excellence creates happiness because deep down you know that you've done everything you can to accomplish what is possible. It eliminates worry when it is combined with the acceptance that not all things are under your control. It is the key to an abundant fulfilling life. Everything has value. Valuable things create joy, just like new possessions can cause you to be happy for a time. However, taking value only has limited rewards. In fact, taking too much for yourself causes the loss of your happiness. The reason for that is that creating is much greater than obtaining. Every time you do something, or make something backed up by the right intentions you are creating value. Things like this web-site, your good deeds, your actions, and even your personality all have value for this world. Creating and spreading that value brings true happiness. An active person is a successful person. Ready, fire, aim, is the motto of a truly active person. They don't wait until perfect opportunities arise to pursue their goals and dreams. Additionally, they believe that you should always be on the go. Though taking occasional breaks is very much necessary you should never slip into passivity, a state of no action. Every time you act you improve your ability to act, just like practicing an instrument causes you to improve and play it better. Taking an active role in the driver seat of your life involves the continued creation of value for the betterment of the world, and that brings you happiness. Take confidence in everything you do. When you have faith in your ability to make the best out of all of your situations you stop all worry in your life. As I said earlier, worry only hurts you, and it is the belief that you cannot handle the current situation you are in. However, you are a much greater person than you may think. Created by a higher power, you are innately good and can do all things. In the end, everything will work out for the best. Marianne Williamson "A Return to Love" - Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?" Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small doesn't help the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that others won't feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory that is within us. It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give permission to others to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others! You should now see the great life that you can live right before your eyes. Is living a safe life really worth giving up the awesome light within you? It is that Unworldly Light that truly sets us free. Free from worry, mediocrity, passive action, the need to fit in, and most of all unhappiness. Nothing in this world can hold you back if it is not allowed to. Stop letting worldly ways poison your character, preventing the blessings waiting for you in the river of life. From this day forward, live in victory. Today, you have the choice. Everyone has free will. Will you take a chance and break away? I can't wait until you see what is waiting for you. Never again will you turn away from the truth, the all-seeing light. Joshua Schwarz |