Destiny is within us gives us some liberation from circumstances, situations and even other people. If we view our life as a series of choices over which we have control then we may feel more empowered. We cannot control how other people act, we can't always control the circumstances we presently are in, loss of a job through downsizing, but as stated we can control how we react. A recent experience in my own work life: the department for which I worked as a storytelling consultant at the World Bank was dismantled and dissolved after nearly 50 years in existence. There was a lot of hurt. I was one of the newer staff, but at first I was caught up in the "injustice" of it after all we were doing really good and valuable work, how could this be happening? Then I was caught up in fear: as a Freelance Storyteller and Speaker I would once again have to search for other work which is often seeking for 3 to 6 months for a one or two day gig; takes a lot of energy! Then i shifted my focus: what did I have control over? My own response! I could look at this as a huge gift! I had been given 18 months of job security after 9 years of instability, I could buy cheese! I could also pursue presenting keynotes at places like Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Wow! Instead of feeling drained, I felt energized and excited and hopeful. Developing this awareness is about shifting to "what can I control? How can I respond?" And "I have a choice." Hugs to each of us!
On Oct 14, 2016 Kristin Pedemonti wrote :
Destiny is within us gives us some liberation from circumstances, situations and even other people. If we view our life as a series of choices over which we have control then we may feel more empowered. We cannot control how other people act, we can't always control the circumstances we presently are in, loss of a job through downsizing, but as stated we can control how we react. A recent experience in my own work life: the department for which I worked as a storytelling consultant at the World Bank was dismantled and dissolved after nearly 50 years in existence. There was a lot of hurt. I was one of the newer staff, but at first I was caught up in the "injustice" of it after all we were doing really good and valuable work, how could this be happening? Then I was caught up in fear: as a Freelance Storyteller and Speaker I would once again have to search for other work which is often seeking for 3 to 6 months for a one or two day gig; takes a lot of energy! Then i shifted my focus: what did I have control over? My own response! I could look at this as a huge gift! I had been given 18 months of job security after 9 years of instability, I could buy cheese! I could also pursue presenting keynotes at places like Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Wow! Instead of feeling drained, I felt energized and excited and hopeful. Developing this awareness is about shifting to "what can I control? How can I respond?" And "I have a choice." Hugs to each of us!