Thursday, September 2, 2010

Day 27: The Power of Risk (Cleanse, Ford)


     My dad used to say that if you don't like the way something is right now, wait, and it will change.  This is a guarantee.  Debbie says that, "...things will not be the same tomorrow as they are today."  You have the ability to make real change in your life or mundane changes.   You can choose to eat the same meals every week, wake up at the same time everyday, read a book before bedtime every night etc.  There is nothing wrong with any of these things but how risky are they?  With risk comes real change states Debbie.  Risk is not to be feared but embraced.  Have you noticed when you do something for the first time how much fun and exciting it is?  That's because you are taking a risk of doing something you have never experienced before.  In the end you have grown and made a real change in your life.  Debbie challenges us to ask ourselves today, "What can I do that is different?" instead of "What can I do that is the same today?"  The goal is that with risk you will feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled. 
     I have a daily routine just as you probably do also.  It works but I am intrigued by this notion.  Tonight I was going to read a little in my apartment.  Instead I'm going to go to the lobby of my apartment and read on the couch they have there.  I'm already excited.  I think it will be a nice change and a risk since it's not in the safety of my own place.  I think tomorrow I will wear my hair in a pony tail just for a change.  It's true that when we switch it up life is a little more exciting and fun.  What can you do differently?

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