Jim Rohn (1930 – 2009) was a master when it came to motivating people. Sincere, knowledgeable, and personable, he possessed the magic ability to convey teachings that helped thousands, if not millions, of people achieve their goals. Using everyday language, he shared nuggets of wisdom that we could apply. One such nugget related to the following:

Early in his career–when he was first learning to apply the techniques to create a better life–he was feeling impatient. He wondered when life was going to get better. He was working hard and applying himself, but nothing seemed to be improving. He wondered if life would improve when the economy changed. He wondered if life would improve when his company changed. He wondered if life would improve if this, that, and the other thing changed. Finally, a mentor told him the truth: Life, and the results he experienced, would improve when Jim changed! The mentor obviously understood that circumstances are an effect of our state of being.

How can changing ourself possibly make a difference? Isn’t the world independent of who we are? No, in fact, there’s not separation. The person we are–literally–and the results we experience in this world are one-in-same. Through this system, we’re enabled to see ourselves; to realize what needs to be improved or left the same. By becoming a better person, we will attract results that reflect that improvment. Kinder thoughts, words, and deeds will attract their gentler counterparts in reality. An attitude of being more prosperious within will be reflected as greater prosperity without. Anais Nin obviously knew this when she wrote: We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.

Doubt that this can be true? That’s good; because true knowledge isn’t gained by merely copying what others know but through our own understanding. If courageous, however, you’ll realize that you have nothing to lose, and everything to gain, by examining your own character. Take a look at your own traits. Is there room for improvement? Could you expand in your understanding of the world? Could you grow stronger, wiser, more tolerant in an aspect of your Being? Would you want to have you as a friend? If not, an experiment toward creating a better you may be time well spent.

Dare to dream (and care for one another).

With heartfelt regards,

Art

Copyright © – 2020 – R. Arthur Russell

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