Have you ever had that experience when you think you should have done something - but you did not? Sure you have, though by now - like me - you have probably forgotten most of the details.
It can go like this.
You are having a good day. Nothing brilliant has happened, but then neither much on the downside, either. It's been a good day. Things accomplished, people seen, some laughter here and there. Having a bit of fun here, being serious there - much like any other day.
Then comes the moment . . .
As you know in life there are no 'life' signposts. No red traffic lights when we're about to commit a bloomer. No amber lights to show danger ahead, and no green lights to show that we are on the right track.
So there is nothing to tell you this is that moment - apart from something inside saying do this or do that. Or please pay attention - now!
And do you pay any attention - what else is happening inside there? What other thoughts are going through your mind? What are your priorities? What needs to be done? What should you be doing or saying? What direction should your life be going in? What distractions are there - are you primed and ready for action or in a state of flux and uncertainty?
My moment went like this. I had arrived at home after work and got myself some tea. I was living (on my own) in my flat and had done so for a few years now. Friends rang and invited me over - the other side of the city, later that night.
I prepared to go. As I was leaving I saw a pair of pliers on the landing at the top of the stairs leading down to my front door. I leaned down to pick them up and hesitated. No, I'll pick them up later - and off down the stairs I went, and drove over to see my friends.
A couple of hours later someone had a problem with their car - and what did we need but a pair of pliers. No one had any - and mine were still on my flat landing, waiting for me to pick them up. We struggled through, like you do, but the moment was not lost on me.
Had I passed or failed my audition? It was not really like that, was it? But at that moment at the top of the stairs I'd had a choice - I did not just walk on by and not notice the pliers - to pick up the tool or leave it. Something told me to bend down and pick them up, but in that moment I ignored this inner voice. I hesitated and I missed my opportunity.
And the moral of this little story. Pay attention to your inner voice. It may realize things that have passed you by. It may be trying to tell you something if you will only listen. Your inner voice my act as the sign post - and there may only be one chance.
Lessons to learn:
But above all - trust yourself
. . . and you WILL have the 'pliers' with you when you most need them . . .
Copyright© 2009. Self-Esteem-Enhances-Life.com. All Rights Reserved.
It can go like this.
You are having a good day. Nothing brilliant has happened, but then neither much on the downside, either. It's been a good day. Things accomplished, people seen, some laughter here and there. Having a bit of fun here, being serious there - much like any other day.
Then comes the moment . . .
As you know in life there are no 'life' signposts. No red traffic lights when we're about to commit a bloomer. No amber lights to show danger ahead, and no green lights to show that we are on the right track.
So there is nothing to tell you this is that moment - apart from something inside saying do this or do that. Or please pay attention - now!
And do you pay any attention - what else is happening inside there? What other thoughts are going through your mind? What are your priorities? What needs to be done? What should you be doing or saying? What direction should your life be going in? What distractions are there - are you primed and ready for action or in a state of flux and uncertainty?
My moment went like this. I had arrived at home after work and got myself some tea. I was living (on my own) in my flat and had done so for a few years now. Friends rang and invited me over - the other side of the city, later that night.
I prepared to go. As I was leaving I saw a pair of pliers on the landing at the top of the stairs leading down to my front door. I leaned down to pick them up and hesitated. No, I'll pick them up later - and off down the stairs I went, and drove over to see my friends.
A couple of hours later someone had a problem with their car - and what did we need but a pair of pliers. No one had any - and mine were still on my flat landing, waiting for me to pick them up. We struggled through, like you do, but the moment was not lost on me.
Had I passed or failed my audition? It was not really like that, was it? But at that moment at the top of the stairs I'd had a choice - I did not just walk on by and not notice the pliers - to pick up the tool or leave it. Something told me to bend down and pick them up, but in that moment I ignored this inner voice. I hesitated and I missed my opportunity.
And the moral of this little story. Pay attention to your inner voice. It may realize things that have passed you by. It may be trying to tell you something if you will only listen. Your inner voice my act as the sign post - and there may only be one chance.
Lessons to learn:
- Learn to listen to yourself and your inner voice
- If you hesitate and want to do something - pay it a bit more attention
- And if you ask for help, and your inner voice intervenes, then be willing to listen to the advice (vet it first before proceeding!)
- Follow your instincts - they will rarely let you down
But above all - trust yourself
. . . and you WILL have the 'pliers' with you when you most need them . . .
Copyright© 2009. Self-Esteem-Enhances-Life.com. All Rights Reserved.
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