Circumstances don't make a man (a person), they reveal him(/her).
James Allen
I felt this quote was definitely worth repeating because I realize how much Mr. Allen's words of wisdom have helped me in many tight and challenging spots. Another way to describe this advice is to think of the concept Spheres of Control/Influence. Experts such as Stephen Covey have described the spheres in such books as The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, still a classic read.
Circumstances show up and we now need to perform (or not.) For example, it's late June, plans for spending the day in sun and water and wake up to find it's raining outside.
Immediate response might be.
Are the circumstances within our control? Absolutely not! This is one of those Out of Control situations. What do we have control over - our response - that is our responsibility. How we respond to a situation reveals us. Do we move into reactive mode and take it like a small child or do we respond with ability like an adult.
Circumstances show up in our sphere of influence. Companies make changes, jobs change, economy changes - this certainly influences us and once again we can react like a two-year old or we can respond like an adult.
Circumstances are show up in our sphere of control. We take a job, enter a relationship, make a commitment - we hold direct accountability for the results of these situations. Do we again react like a child, a victim or do we respond like a professional and accountable person.
Circumstances certainly don't make anyone of us, but they do reveal us.
All the best in health and wealth,
Laura
Circumstances show up and we now need to perform (or not.) For example, it's late June, plans for spending the day in sun and water and wake up to find it's raining outside.
Immediate response might be.
Great - Now my day is ruined!
Are the circumstances within our control? Absolutely not! This is one of those Out of Control situations. What do we have control over - our response - that is our responsibility. How we respond to a situation reveals us. Do we move into reactive mode and take it like a small child or do we respond with ability like an adult.
Circumstances show up in our sphere of influence. Companies make changes, jobs change, economy changes - this certainly influences us and once again we can react like a two-year old or we can respond like an adult.
Circumstances are show up in our sphere of control. We take a job, enter a relationship, make a commitment - we hold direct accountability for the results of these situations. Do we again react like a child, a victim or do we respond like a professional and accountable person.
Circumstances certainly don't make anyone of us, but they do reveal us.
All the best in health and wealth,
Laura
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