October 12: Quit Being “Right.”

Affirmation: I am doing my best and that is enough.

Congratulate yourself and recognize your efforts. 

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Ponder, Personalize, Practice: Practice this verse by making it a daily reminder on your calendar. The Lord is good, He is your refuge. He cares for you. Life reminds us that we need Someone bigger than ourselves. ✝️✝️

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7

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Wholehearted Guidepost from Brené Brown 

Cultivating authenticity. Letting go of what other people think.

This Lesson's Intention

"I am never more courageous than when I'm embracing imperfection, embracing vulnerabilities and setting boundaries with the people in my life."

AUTHENTICITY EXERCISE

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Find a picture of yourself that captures your authentic self one that conveys a sense of who you are. Maybe it's a childhood photo of you before you learned to please, perfect and perform. Maybe it's a snapshot you took last week that encapsulates everything about you that is true and real. Your choice!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Allow yourself time little bit more than you might expect €”to find the right picture for this exercise.

2. Start by picking out three or four photographs that have an emotional resonance with you. Don't just select ones in which you like the way you look (or ones that other people admire). Instead, choose images that capture the part of you that you love.

3. Which of these images reveal your essence? That's the photo you'll want to use for the art-journal entry.

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Mastering the 7 Decisions from Andy Andrews 

The Active Decision 

3. I AM A PERSON OF ACTION. I am Resilient 

I will create a new future by creating a new me. I inspire others with my activity. I am a leader. I will create a habit of lively behavior.

I will walk with a spring in my step and a smile on my face. My activity will create a wave of success for the people who follow me. As a leader, I have the ability to encourage and inspire others to greatness. I do not fear failure, because failure exists only for the person who quits.

I do not quit. I am courageous. I am a leader. I seize the moment. I choose now. I am resilient. 

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Reading for Today

Walk in Grace. Live in Love by Bob Goff

October 12

Quit Being “Right.” Be Humble.

“What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

Have you ever been able to change someone’s heart and mind with a compelling argument? Yeah, me neither. I’m a lawyer. I win arguments for a living. Still, let’s face it, what sways a jury won’t reshape our worldview. I think there are a number of reasons. One is that we can try to convince someone about what’s “true” but we can’t make it matter to them, and people will only move forward on things that matter to them. I’m not saying we shouldn’t voice their opinions or disagree with people, but I think we need to reboot how we’re having the debate. I’ve learned the power of letting other people have the last word. It won’t kill you. Yeild the last word and you’ll make an impression.

The next time things get a little heated, make it an opportunity to show love and grace, even if you’ve got a different opinion. Say the truth in love but be willing to concede the last word. When we let other people have the last word, we let them know we’re more interested in spreading love than winning arguments. Instead of convincing people we’re right, let’s be humble. Humble people know when to speak up and when to be silent. People listen to our lives even more than our words, and it will be love that moves them in the end.

In what ways can you be more humble today?