GMA Today
April 11, 2008 by malissambarbosa
Today I rose to kiss the yellow drenched world only to discover that the sun had been kidnapped with a demand of grey soaked skies filled with soggy pillows. To my dismay, I turnover attempting to bury my head under a mound of blankets, only to discover the clock mocking me. Eight thirty-five! Eight thirty-six! Eight forty!
Uuhhgg! Must I! Oh heck! I guess I will. So I turn on life - the television - to get caught up with the world. Good Morning America! blares across the screen as cheerful Robin Roberts begins to interview an author. The topic of conversation was her book entitled Steering by Starlight - Find Your Right Life, No Matter What. As the conversation continued, something caught my attention. A concept uttered by Martha Beck that caused me to sit straight up on my pillow and blanket laden pallet.
“Sometimes goals interfere with your destiny.”
What! How can that be? Goals are suppose to push you into your destiny. Right??? Well, not according to Ms. Beck. I continued to listen as I wiped away the gunk from my eyes and I realized that she had some very valid points. So as a public service, I decided to share these thoughts with you in hopes that you too will move out of your state of mediocrity and tap into your God given talents. Walk into the life that was crafted for you.
Thoughts from Martha Beck - Life Coach, columnist for O magazine, and author of “Steering by Starlight: Find Your Right Life No Matter What”. The following is paraphrased from an interview that aired on the Good Morning America broadcast on 11 April 2008 with personal commentary added (in bold).
Sometimes goals interfere with your destiny. Fear stops you from achieving your destiny. It is not about what other’s think about you or your life. The approval of others bears no weight in your life decisions. It is your time to go for it! Go After It! Know your goals to reach them - live your best life.
Three Steps on the Right Path
Step One - Be still/stay quiet 15 minutes each day. Remove distracters and fillers of your time. Focus on You! Have fun while you do it. Clarity will come.
Step Two - Tell yourself the absolute truth. Tell the truth to yourself about what is happening around you and about what is happening within you. Do not avoid the facts of your situation.
Step Three - Consider your options and always choose to act in a way that feels most joyful to you. Assess the situation and always choose joy, peace, and happiness.
