I AM

As you wake up this morning, there are a number of things that are crossing your mind. The craziness at home as everyone gets ready to go to school, work, or simply out the door. The piles at work grow by the minute. We are unable to keep up, get up, stay up, or put up much of a fight against the speed of today's society. Even before we leave the house with what may be the third cup of coffee, we feel a sense of gloom and doom. Folks, it is not even 8am and we have given up on the day. We simply exist without trying to persist thru the challenges we face. We have all been there yet there are but a few things we can do to shift this around towards actually benefitting us. It really begins with the thoughts and words after you say "I AM" This is the title of a book written by Joel Osteen, pastor of North America's largest church in Houston, TX. The mindset we allow to pass thru is critical towards how we perceive and receive things taking place in our lives. The power of what follows I Am allows either positive or negative follow ups to enter. A very simple exercise is to shift the narrative by saying positive affirmations to the I AM sentence simply to line with your potential.

You may want to say this... today.  At least give it a try.

I am Energetic

I Am Grateful

I Am Thankful For My Job

I Am Appreciative Of My Family

I Am Living My Passion

I Am Hopeful For The Future

I Am Excited About Today

I Am Looking Forward To The Meeting

I Am Prepared For Today

I Am Encouraged By The Results

I Am Doing My Best

Whatever the situation, shift the usually aspect of complaint or worry towards a positive based opinion of the situation. Napoleon Hill famously stated indicated that we can receive what the mind perceives. Sure, some may say they are the exception. Their situation is dire and the circumstances too difficult to overcome. Your mind has made it so and unless the mindset is shifted, you are absolutely correct in your statement. It must begin within us and the importance we place on a positive outcome. Things may not turn out the way we hope or plan. Guess what; they have the potential to turn out better. Do not give in simply because of a small wave of resistance. That may have been sent your way to simply see how mich you want it. Today, pay attention to what follows I AM and see for yourself if the difference in attitude allows for an increase in your altitude.