This universal law of physics applies to both my body and mind. Once I start an activity, it’s easy to maintain momentum. Knowing this, I can soar past obstacles in my path and remain focused on my tasks and goals.
I create my action plans so they begin with undemanding tasks. This allows me to start any project with ease. Then I can quickly complete that task and move effortlessly onto the next, gaining momentum as I move forward.
The energy of my forward momentum helps push challenges aside. My active and focused mind is able to figure out a way to work with or overcome difficulties. Sometimes I may have to alter my plans, but I always maintain momentum.
It is similar to a game of pool. Once the cue hits the ball with enough energy to give it a strong push, it continues its momentum regardless of anything in its path. When it hits another ball or the wall, it simply changes its path and keeps going.
Like the ball, each and every day I have a chance to take my turn and do with it what I will! I choose to maintain my forward momentum with my eyes on my prize, even if I must change my plan from time to time.
Just as the ball comes to a stop at the end of its turn, I wind down at the end of the day and rest. The next morning I feel rejuvenated and I have the energy to take another exciting turn in this wonderful game of life!
Today, I strive to be the body in motion that stays in motion. With my forward momentum, I can handle anything that steers me away from my tasks. I may change my route to overcome challenges that arise, but I am still on course to attain my goals.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. Do I include easy tasks at the start of my action plans?
2. What challenges in my life do I allow to stop my momentum?
3. Can I alter my path to get past my challenges so I can keep moving forward?
Author- Titus Maduwa
https://www.amazon.com/author/titusmaduwa
Most times in life, we tend to focus more on yesterday's memories
or on tomorrow's dreams, rather than being present in today's moments.
We are too busy remembering yesterday and thinking about tomorrow that
we more or less forget today. No doubt, there are several lessons to be
learned and many pleasures to be gained respectively from past
experiences and future expectations, but ultimately, the majority of
time spent dwelling on things that happened in the past or on things yet
to happen in the future is an injustice to the time that should be
spent living consciously and purposefully in the present.
Indeed,
there is absolutely nothing wrong with recalling good memories of
yesterday or planning for a better tomorrow from time to time. But in
doing so, don't get lost in the euphoria and forget that today is a new
window of opportunity for you to renew and recharge your life with hope
and enthusiasm. Besides, the road which leads to happiness and success
untold can only be followed on this very day and not on days before or
on days ahead. So instead of spending so much time recounting events of
the previous day, or being anxious for the next day, embrace the present
day with vigor and fervor for the hands of time to continually move in
your favor.
Believe it or not, each new day including today
carries along with it the promises of new possibilities and new
opportunities for you to make new choices and new declarations. So even
if you are not happy with what you did yesterday, today is here now for
you to do something new and different. Likewise, rather than spend time
worrying or wondering about what the future holds for you, use today to
prepare yourself thoroughly for a more fulfilling life ahead. In any
case, it's always best to live well enough for today, because even
according to the late Dale Carnegie who is arguably one of the greatest minds of our time, "today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday." Isn't that 100% true?
Having
said this, please permit me to make a quick confession here as I feel
somewhat selfish. Interestingly, today is my birthday (June 6), and as
of now, I have no recollection of yesterday and no vision of tomorrow
because today has all of my attention. So it's possible that I was so
overwhelmed with the gift of today and just had to share this particular
piece with you. But however you look at it, 'today is indeed the best
day to come my way, and yours too.' Lol!
Here is my birthday takeaway; "Never rewind yesterday or rush tomorrow to the point where you either neglect or reject today - Enjoy your day."
Thanks for reading!
