(This post is purposely
brief to demonstrate that it only takes 250 words to alter the course of your
life.)
When was the last time you did something that altered the
course of your life?
You may believe a life-altering experience requires
something so big that you decide, "What's the use? I don't have any BIG
ideas. That is what happens to people who are smarter, braver, richer…"
I might agree if not for the stories from people who make
big changes in their lives by taking small steps, not knowing where they are
going, but refusing to stand still. According to author Elizabeth Gilbert, "any
motion whatsoever beats inertia, because inspiration will always be drawn to
motion."
I love the idea of inspiration being drawn to motion—a
genie's bottle that once rubbed releases ideas and opportunities. Frans
Johansson of The Click Moment agrees,
"By taking action, you open up a wide range of new ideas, possibilities,
and connections." By putting something into motion, you "create something
for these forces to latch on to. You must actually do something, even if you are not sure where it will lead."
You don't have to do something BIG to release these forces.
One woman applied to volunteer in the National Parks for a summer. In her words,
"I felt it was right. The experience would be a once in a lifetime
opportunity, and that by sending the application, I was altering the course of
my life."
Put something into
motion. Send the email. Make the phone call. Submit the application. Actions
are the way to alter the course of your life!
Copyright 2016 Patrice Jenkins. All Rights Reserved.
1 comment:
Hi Patrice,
I loved it when you told me, "Life rewards action." It adds to the excitement-wondering where the action will lead.
Margot
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