You cling to your optimism today like it's your security blanket. You might even believe that your entire world would collapse if you stopped being so positive, even for a moment. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, your impenetrable confidence may actually be impeding your progress. Unrealistic expectations set you up for failure every time you compare where you are with where you think you should be. Psychologist Brené Brown says, "What makes you vulnerable makes you beautiful."
It's as if you return to your senses today, accepting the fact you cannot chase every dream that enters your awareness. Fortunately, there's no reason to admit defeat just because you recognize the urgency of prioritizing the challenges in front of you. You can become your own best ally by reminding yourself to stick with what's important, even when the cosmos offers you the most enticing distractions. Novelist Iris Murdoch wrote, "We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The true task in life is to find reality."
It's not enough that you're managing a never-ending parade of curiosities and intrigues. People continue to pop up in your life and invite you to join them on amazing adventures. Although you wish you could embark on an excursion today, your resources might already be stretched too thin with too many commitments and too little time. Knowing your boundaries is a sign of intelligence but remaining disciplined in the face of distraction demonstrates the strength of your convictions. Extreme athlete Wim Hof wrote, "The limit is not the sky. The limit is the mind."
You are more methodical in your interactions with others today, because you understand the benefits of establishing consistency in your relationships. Rather than being attracted to the social aspects of teamwork, you're specifically motivated by meeting your objectives. You are quick to recognize how a team can be more effective than an individual. However, nearly everything you do now must support your general goals or your interest will wane faster than it can wax. Author Sally Koch wrote, "Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day."
You grow less interested in doing the right thing at work today, and increasingly passionate about pursuing pleasure in nearly any form. If you're having trouble deciding what to do, don't rely on your friends for sound advice. They'll only encourage you to play now and work later -- which may be fine for them, but not so good for you. The most important lesson to learn is how to listen to your own inner voice over the well-intended guidance from others. Never apologize for trusting your intuition.
Although your words can crash into other people's boundaries today, you might need to express what's on your mind, anyhow. You're not looking to stir up any trouble, but you're reluctant to keep quiet just to prolong the peace. You're definitely not a fan of open conflict, which makes a pending conversation weigh heavily on your heart. Nevertheless, everyone's raw emotions will quickly settle down, transforming a previously messy situation into one where all those involved are rejuvenated in the process. Truth has no agenda but the truth.
People may get tired of your it's-all-good attitude today because some behavior just shouldn't be allowed. But you actually believe that there's little to be gained now by taking a negative stance against someone who disagrees with you. You might actually be right, but moral obligations outweigh practical concerns. Aligning your spiritual philosophy with the highest ethical actions is always a sensible strategy. Philosopher Immanuel Kant wrote, "Two things awe me most, the starry sky above me and the moral law within me."
You might feel constrained by the judgments of other people today. Their down-to-earth perspective limits their options because they want to stick with the most pragmatic plan possible. On the other hand, you're willing to take a risk in order to maximize your opportunities for growth. There's very little room for agreement with such opposite orientations. Nevertheless, it's up to you to find some common ground, since it's from that point you can launch a joint project. An African proverb teaches, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
You are often quite cavalier when it comes to expressing your feelings. It's as if you're willing to put them out into the open without any concern about how others may react. However, you might be uncharacteristically sensitive to any feedback or negative criticism that comes to your attention now. Don't let your current insecurities stand in the way of a heartfelt interaction that could actually help you succeed. Film critic Roger Ebert said, "Your intellect may be confused, but your emotions will never lie to you."
There may be one too many tasks on your to-do list today, but you don't feel comfortable saying anything about it to anyone. Rather than protesting because you have so much more to accomplish than your coworkers, you prefer to leave the complaining for someone else while you get on with your business. If there is a way to finish everything in a timely manner, you'll figure it out. But if not, at least you'll know you did your best, and that's all anyone can ask. Author Tasneem Hameed wrote, "If you realize your responsibility, you will realize your destiny."
There is no holding you back today, for you are already living in your future. While others make plans to reach their goals and then progress along a determined route, you simply merge with a parallel universe where time is just an illusion. It's as if you don't need to wait for your destiny to manifest because it's already here. Paradoxically, there are no shortcuts. Even if you're satisfied with your current position, there's still a trajectory in the mundane world that will carry you along hour by hour. Believe it to achieve it.
You wish you could take everyone at work under your wing and protect them from the hardships of life. You also want to champion every underdog and save every wounded animal you can. Although you're no stranger to random acts of kindness, you're driven to take drastic measures to improve the situation for those less fortunate than you. Although your intentions are honorable, you must establish clear boundaries if you are to remain healthy, so you can continue being of service to others. Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh said, "Compassion is a verb."
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