Environment Has Everything To Do With It
Have you ever noticed the difference in the atmosphere when you walk into a certain room? Have you noticed the difference in the way you feel when you are with a certain person or group? Your enthusiasm for life may dramatically increase or decrease depending on which arena you just entered.
What's environment got to do with it anyway? - EVERYTHING!
In your home life, your recreational time and in your choice of careers, your environment sets the tone for your success or failure.
I was driving through town one day and decided to pull into a convenience store parking lot to get myself a cold drink. As I turned off the engine and picked up my purse lying on the seat next to me, I noticed to my right a very dilapidated truck with a camper shell. The man driving looked to be very unkempt as well as the passenger he had with him. I couldn't help but notice that the entire circumference of the bed of the truck was filled to overflowing with debris of every kind. As they proceeded to get out of the truck, my eyes fell on the interior of the small front seat. To my astonishment every inch of space was also occupied with what seemed to be the leftovers of numerous fast food meals of the past. As our eyes met, I suddenly remembered I'd seen this man and his passenger on several occasions as I'd driven by their home. His clothes were beyond repair and it was questionable as to whether his hair had ever felt the soothing experience of a sudsy cleansing. My heart went out to him, because I felt sure at some point his environment had kept him from realizing his true potential.
This family was by far an exaggeration of a disheveled lifestyle. However, there are a lot of individuals who look good on the outside, but inside their cocoon of existence is anything but tidy. The debris that engulfs their thinking has tainted their ability to move forward with their lives. Negativity seems to prevail at every turn and yet they are clueless as to how to change the tide.
Is there anything that is keeping you from climbing the ladder of success in all areas of your life? Are you surrounded by people who celebrate your presence or tolerate you? Are you constantly settling for less, because that's all you think you deserve? Then it's time to make some changes. Begin to see yourself as worthy to receive all the good things that life has to offer. Take inventory of your present state of existence. Are you progressing forward or standing still? Is your mind cluttered or is it free to create. Are you looking forward to tomorrow, because your yesterdays have been so rewarding or are you dreading the thought of yet another day?
It's never too late to start fresh, so get in line for an immediate promotion. You were created for greatness. If greatness hasn't shown up then re-evaluate your surroundings. It may be that you need to take a long walk and reassess where you are in life. You may even need to sit alone in silence in order to give your inner self a chance to reboot. Whatever route needs to be taken - just do it. When the fresh air of renewed strength has entered your dwelling, you'll be a better person and a role model to those you love. What's environment got to do with it? EVERYTHING, IF YOU AREN'T WHERE YOU NEED TO BE.
Remember - Don't Just Think It, Make It Happen!
Be Blessed, Victoria Lee
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