Throw Out the Magnifying Glass

Throw Out the Magnifying Glass by SIMPLE STEPS

Do you spend your time trying to figure out the why's in life?  When you look in the mirror do you have it set on 10x magnification?  Are you looking for what might go wrong and then of course it does?

For as long as I can remember I have used a magnifying mirror to put on my make-up.  My eyesight isn't great... but isn't that bad either.  For some reason though I have been using the 10x side and of course when I do I find flaws.  Now don't misunderstand the purpose of this blog.  I'm trying to make a point... one that I needed to learn and you may too.  And that point is...

If you examine life under a magnifying glass... you're going to find fault. 

Why?  Because you are looking for it.  We get what we focus on.  And if your focus is on finding what's wrong you do.

It's like sitting down every night and watching the news.  National, local... it doesn't matter.  Sensationalism sells and that is all news programs are about... selling. It's a business.  So you get to see an hour, or more, of all the hideous things that happen in the world.  By the time you're done all you can think about is how bad this world is... and so to you it is. 

If you want to live in a more positive world you have to take a step to create it... for yourself!  You don't have to watch the news.  You can grab the headlines from a website and read more, if you choose... not be inundated by an hour of negativity.  Or you can turn on an inspiring radio station and be uplifted.  That's why our Simple Steps Real Change show is on Empower Radio. 

I choose to be uplifted and hopefully uplifting.  That doesn't mean that I stick my head in the sand when it comes to the hardships in life.  I've been through my share.  Anyone who knows my story could say that I'm a victim of the economy, effected by death, cancer and the a number of other problems. But I am not a victim... because I choose not to be.  I am in control of my attitude. 

While I wouldn't wish the events of my life on my worst enemy... it is because of those experiences that Simple Steps Real Change exists... why tens of thousands of others have joined us. 

We can focus on life's flaws or we can choose to see what makes this life worth living.  And I promise you there is a million times more good in this life... if you just choose to focus on it.   If you are looking to add light into your life... read more on our website, come to our Facebook page or connect with any number of the thousands of inspirational pages and websites offering what might just be the message you need to hear.  When you find what works for you... you'll know it! 

Follow us to the positive side of life... and you'll find it! If you choose to!

Consider New Options

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We go through our lives doing what we know how to do and thinking along the same lines that we always have.  That is a great thing when you are happy with your life and believe that it just can't be any better than it is right now. If however you are not totally satisfied with your life...I know that I'm not... then perhaps it may be time to expand you horizons.

I'm an avid reader... so I'll pick up any book that "calls" me.  I let books be my introduction to seeing life differently. Reading is totally risk free. Though for me it opens up possibilities in my thinking that result in real change!

This week I was listening to Empower Radio.  Liz Grover was being interviewed and I found myself being drawn into her sense of adventure.  Liz sets out to explore foreign countries with a few dollars in her pocket and the belief that it will all work out when she gets there. 

While Liz and I have very different approaches our need to see life differently is not.

Somewhere in between these two extremes may be where your comfort zone resides.  What works for one may not work for another.  That's ok.  But out there, somewhere, is another perspective that you've yet to find and it's time to explore! When you are ready to expand your horizons try one of these Simple Steps:

• Decide how much risk you are willing to take.  Whether it's reading a book or jumping on a plane there is a long stretch of options in between.  You get to decide what works for you.  

• List out all the ways that you could explore new avenues that fit within your comfort zone.  If you tend to be more conservative then looking on line for new web sites, attending seminars or reading a new book may be the way to go.  For those of you that are more adventurous seek out role models who are doing what you want to do and contact them.  Too bold?  Go to their website and sign up for a one on one coaching type call or in-person seminar. Now pick one thing to try and go for it!

• We've added a Recommended Reading section to our website.  If you want to try something new the books here range from Law of Attraction & Metaphysics to books on finding happiness.  It also includes books by some of our favorite friends including Michael Merritt, Paul Boynton and Deanna Davis. 

You've heard the phrase before...

If you always do what you've always done don't expect anything to change. 

It's time to try something new... you decide how bold or conservative... just try it!  It may be exactly what you needed to catapult you to your dreams!