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Improve Yourself February 26, 2007 The constant race to become the best you can be is without end. A time will never come when the task is complete and it can be forgotten. You must constantly strive in all ways to be your best. Notice, I said your best, specifically, the unique ability of yourself. You need not measure yourself against someone else when you are improving yourself. Find who you are now, at this exact moment. Then, do something today that will make you just the smallest bit better tomorrow. That is your task. Strive to become your best. Find out what you believe and carefully look it over. Do these beliefs empower you to complete your task? Beliefs vary from person to person, but all empowering beliefs have a certain take on life. An empowering belief can sound similar to this: "I am at this point in my life for a reason. This reason adds to my purpose of becoming the best I can be. I believe that I can overcome any obstacles that come my way and I will surpass all of my struggles to become even better than before. I am a great person and I am growing each and every day. Though I've made mistakes, they are no longer part of me, and I will not let them hold me back. Today, I am made new!" If any idea that passes through your mind is not empowering, it should be left behind. You were created by a higher power in the image of perfection. Though the Earth has made you imperfect, these imperfections add to your strength, because you can learn from them. These imperfections empower you to become your best. As you constantly improve yourself you should share your life with everyone you know. Whenever you come in contact with someone, leave something behind for him or her. Many times this gift will be a simple prayer or blessing, but every little thing matters. When you take the blessings that you have been given and share them with others you are creating an abundance of more good things that will come your way. As you travel along the road of life you should make sure you enjoy the ride. Life is too short to be given away to the evils of the world such as hate. When you think or do these things you steal from the supply of good that you can give to others. It is not always easy, but next time you are tempted to hurt someone that has hurt you, decide to bless someone else instead, or better yet, bless the one that hurt you. Doing this does not mean you approve of what they have done to you, but it means you will no longer let their hurtful deed harm you any longer. Forgiveness is letting go for your sake, not theirs. The mission of striving for perfection through your weakness does not require you to travel across the world. It is supposed to be done today, where you are now. There is no need to make drastic changes unless they have a solid purpose for improving yourself. Ease yourself into your better self so it will stick. However, don't be afraid to try new things as you search to find yourself, though you must make sure these things are beneficial to you. As I stated earlier as an empowering belief, everything happens for a reason. You are at this crossroad in your life with a specific mission. Without getting obsessed with the details, you should seek meaning in all your experiences so you can grow into a better person. Also, nothing helps you more than helping others. Do to your neighbor as you would have done unto you, the golden rule, rings true not only because it is an empowering way of life, but as you help others you also help yourself. If you want brighter more joyful days then brighten the day of someone else. It will all come back to you in due time. As you seek to better yourself you find your happiness. Commonly, when someone tries to find happiness they are disappointed because happiness never comes to those who look for it. It can only be found through powerful living, an essence about you that empowers others to be their best. So as you become your best you inspire others to become their best. Improving yourself is all about powerful living. This way of life empowers others to excel just as you do. This way of life is the key to happiness. Joshua Schwarz