We are all living, whether we like to admit it or not, in turbulent times right now. We are consumed with fear and our faith is being tested. Everyday I wakeup with the intention to think positively, focus on the good but even with the best intentions I sometimes find myself failing miserably. But, instead of beating myself up, complaining, making excuses, or avoiding the situation, I ask myself. “what is the gift in all of this mess?” In order to find the gift we must look for it and ask ourselves ”what is right during these challenging times and what is it that we can learn?”
Don’t let fear keep you stuck by complaining, making excuses, or ignoring the situation. This is an opportunity to be a part of the change that is needed in helping our country move forward and thrive. In order to be a part of this opportunity we have to VOTE on election day, November 4th, 2008. I’ve included a blog written my Rhonda Britten, founder of Fearless Living Institute and author of “Fearless Living”. This article expresses my feelings and I hope encourages you to be a part of this time of challenge.
Warmly, Joyce
Election – written by Rhonda Britten
This election, being fearless means you will:
1. Vote
I have spoken to many folks and some are hemming and hawing not sure who to vote for. The next words out of their mouth shock me: I will vote but not for the President. Or I hear: I just don’t know who to vote for so I just won’t vote.WHAT!!!?!?!?!?!
Indecision is a natural part of the process but deciding not to decide IS deciding. If you don’t vote, you are giving the rest of the nation the opportunity to choose your fate. I challenge you to figure out where else in your life you are allowing ‘fate’ to make your decisions for you. This is a passive way to live and not the fearless path.
2. Language
Become aware of the fearbased language the candidates use as well as their fearless words. What issues concern you? Pay attention to how the candidates are proposing to solve them. What is their process? Are they making suggestions based on the fear of the masses? Are they creating long lasting solutions? Listen, listen, listen. Do not let your Wheel of Fear listen for you.
3. Think about your great grandchildren
The challenges we face right now are ones that must be solved for the long-term. Short-term solutions are band-aids. Sometimes we need a band-aid but if we keep the band-aid on too long it gets crusty, infected and ineffective. A band-aid is not a solution. Just like a wound we must let it heal and that takes time and care.
Every election is critical for the creation of the United States of America. We are literally choosing how our nation will develop based on the candidates and their policies.
I urge us all to pay attention to how we listen, how we decide, how we vote.
We will have a new President. Decide to have your voice be heard. Vote.
“Invest in the life you have now to get the life you want” Rhonda Britten
To learn more about Fearless Living go to: www.fearlessliving.org
Courage is a door that can only be opened from the inside.
– Terry Neil
