Our lives are rarely our own, we make decisions, we interact
with others, we receive advice from others sometimes when we have not asked for
their input. Many people live in a way thinking that they are in control, that
their thoughts, words, and actions will move them in the direction they want to
go. But unfortunately, the thoughts, words, and actions of others can have an
impact on the quality or direction of our life.
One
could say that sometimes accidents happen, or the unforeseen takes place and
causes either positive or negative influence upon us. He who is deluded enough
to think that he is in perfect control of his life, will often end up learning
that there are some people who have issue with them and want to see them fail.
If you
have ever gone on a walk and part way through that walk picked up a small rock
on the inside of your shoe, if you don’t remove that pebble sooner than later,
the walk will become awkward and painful. Sometimes in our lives, we meet
people, we interact with people, and we allow them to negatively impact us. If
we are wise, we will recognize the problems that others bring upon us and we
will learn to avoid them and cut them off.
We should frequently ask ourselves, “What happens next?” If you are humble enough to seek advice from those who are wiser than you, you may gain insight that you were unable to pick up without the positive input from others. What thoughts, what speech, and what actions will you do to move you in a good direction and up to the next best step for you to improve yourself?
Cut off the negative, embrace the
positive, and seek for those people who will help you, challenge you, and push
you toward that which is good and right and true. Think of input from others in
the same way that you think about your food intake. If you only eat fast food,
empty calories, and soda, your body will become flaccid and weak. Take into
your heart and mind the people who will help you become a better you.
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