Courage courses through your arteries as a rush of adrenaline inspires a sense of invincibility. Although impulsive risk-taking may lead to extraordinary results, it could just as easily put you in unnecessary danger today. Step back from the line of action if you feel inclined to take full responsibility for a problem that's not yours. It's one thing to help others in need; it's something quite different to try to single-handedly save the day. Author David Allen wrote, "You can do anything, but not everything."
You wish you could go along with the group consensus now, but you're unwilling to set aside your personal agenda for the sake of social harmony. You might agree with everyone in theory, but generalizations don't lead to a practical strategy. There's no reason to give in to peer pressure today; stick with the ideas that make the most sense to you. Mahatma Gandhi said, "A no uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a yes merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble."
You might seem argumentative today, even if your intentions are to get along peacefully with others. Paradoxically, someone's aggressive behavior could ruin your plans in spite of your attempts to charm them with your personality. Unfortunately, this problem may stem from your repressed anger that leaks out in spite of your efforts to deny it. The counterintuitive solution begins with the honest expression of your feelings. Bringing your true emotions into play is a catalyst that dissipates the negativity before it can catch hold.
You have more energy than you know what to do with today. Unfortunately, if you can't find a way to burn some of it off, you may upset your coworkers with your combative attitude. But your antagonistic antics probably have very little to do with anyone else. Rather, it's about your growing frustration when your self-expression is blocked. Any sort of physical work or play will help to alleviate the pressure. Author Brian Tracy wrote, "Activity equals results. If you want to increase your success, increase your activity."
You may need to clean up after an emotional outburst, but apologetic words cannot erase everything you said. Obviously, you meant no harm and didn't think that others would misinterpret your message. Nevertheless, going back and clarifying your intentions is wise because it sets the record straight before you move into new territory. But don't get lost in endless explanations when actions are the best remedy. Author Rachel Wolchin wrote, "It's not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us."
You have temporarily lost touch with your ability to manage details. You might be concerned when you realize your analytical skills are currently failing because you can't remember specific facts today. You're not used to this kind of fuzzy thinking, but adopting a less rational approach emphasizes your dreams and intensifies your visions. Take a short vacation from reality while you explore the magic of your ingenuity. Albert Einstein wrote, "The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."
You don't want to miss a conversation today because every relationship holds the potential of a breakthrough. Although most discussions remain in the mundane realm, some jump into the far reaches of quantum possibilities without advanced warning -- and it's these that justify the time you spend talking with others. But there's no way to predict which interaction will be the one that stops time while everything turns gold. Timothy Leary wrote, "You really exist only when you're in a field sharing and exchanging information. You create the realities you inhabit."
You have an ambitious agenda now, but it's more than you can accomplish on your own. You're willing to speak up and explain your intentions to anyone who will listen. Fortunately, you are quite convincing when you are motivated to make a point. In fact, others may even feel intimidated by your passion now as you attempt to elicit a commitment from those who could help you reach your goal. Margaret Mead wrote, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
You don't know your own limitations today because whatever you try to do seems to work. Nevertheless, you are still human and really do have mortal limits on your abilities -- even if you don't want to acknowledge them. You will quickly learn how far you can go if you continue to stretch the envelope. Do yourself a favor and quit while you're still ahead. There's nothing to gain by pushing beyond the edge. Excellence is not being the best; it is doing your best.
Your aspirations are not apparent to anyone else today, for you're more interested in spiritual pursuits rather than professional ones. You typically put extra effort toward controlling your emotions instead of expressing them, but you're acutely aware that inner exploration is more compelling now. The wisdom you glean from journeying within enriches your life more than material gain. Thoreau wrote, "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us."
Your social interactions are of extreme urgency today. You want to participate at every level in any group activities that are on your radar. But your motivation to be integrally involved should be explored now before you discover that you're engaging for all the wrong reasons. This is not a popularity contest. Join in the effort only if you're committed to the collective goal. Peace advocate Mattie Stepanek wrote, "Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved."
You're willing to assume new responsibilities in order to demonstrate your high level of commitment at work. You may be maneuvering to put yourself in line for a promotion now and won't stop until you've done everything you can to improve your chances. Just be certain your enthusiasm isn't so over the top that it exhausts you and offends your coworkers. Poet Nayyirah Waheed wrote, "These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb."
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