It's All About Me

Already in the first few days of the new year I have come up against some tremendous obstacles, and even before the first week has been completed I have contemplated giving up on some things. But I did not give up. It seemed like everything conspired against me to get me to throw my hands up in despair and walk away, but I refused to quit. Today, as I mulled over the things that have been happening, I realized that the things that have happened in the first few days of this year have been designed to show me things about myself. If I never had the emotional moments, I would not have recognized my own strength and personal growth. Today, I was able to face myself and acknowledge that I am no longer the person I was even last year. I am much stronger. Who I was before would have run away at the first sign of trouble. I would not have bore down on my heels and faced the obstacles head on. For the first time today I recognized the power of a stubborn streak. It would not let me quit. In the midst of everything I was able to recognize the things that I tolerate, and able to recognize consequences of decisions. I talked myself into making logical decisions rather than emotional decisions. Because of that I was able to reach the desired conclusion rather than have to double back and figure out ways to fix what I messed up through emotional decision-making. The circumstances of the last few days have shown me much about myself that I may have never realized if I did not go through what I have. I have revived my confidence in myself, which helps me to be confident when I encourage others. Even those who encourage others sometimes need encouragement, but this encouragement may have to come from self rather than others. Some situations are all about me. They help to make me better. When I am able to deal with the all about me stuff then I can deal with the things that allow me to focus on everyone else. It is ok to sometimes deal with yourself so that you are not causing more trouble to others. In the end, our lives are about how we can give to others and build up each other First though, we have to be built on strong foundation of surety within ourselves. For the first three days of the year it has been all about me. Now it’s time to get back to all about you! Happy New Me! Happy 2012 Everyone!