As soon as most people hear that saying or anything to do with faith, they immediately link it to God or religion. Well I’m hear to talk about another kind of faith. “Faith in Yourself”
Now I ask you to think about a time in your life when you accomplished something that to this day your still not sure how you did it? Well that my friend is called “Faith in Action” and that occurs when the following happens:
- You first make up your mind what you want to achieve.
- You start moving forward and taking actions in that direction {and here’s the tough part} without knowing / having all the answers.
Sounds simple right? Not really. Most men usually allow the following get in their way: a) I need to finish up this other thing first b) I need to have everything figured out first. c) I need to have all my ducks lined up in a row before I can begin. d) I don’t have the time or money to begin. Sound familiar? That last one is typically the most common.
You will never have enough time or money to begin a new venture, especially a self improvement adventure! Why? Because your Ego wants to stay exactly where it is. Where it is most comfortable. Where nothing changes, especially you. Ever notice every time you attempt some new kind of self improvement be it a diet, going to the gym, higher form of education, that life just seems to throw everything at you all at once to prevent it? Its not by coincidence, its by design. Your ego’s design.
There is a way however to combat that. First make a strong verbal commitment to others or a written commitment to yourself. Or both! Signed & sealed. You will then be moving forward in Faith as opposed to Fear. Faith in your ability to get the job done. Faith in the knowledge you have already acquired, Faith in a higher purpose. Faith in yourself.
Its time you moved forward in life based on faith and not fear. How are you operating now? What influenced your last major decision?
One Life, One Shot. Make it Count!
J. R. Ferullo