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We are an amalgam of capacities and virtues.
Each of us has exemplary, average, and weak
parts of our nature and character. Over the
course of our lives, we succeed because of
our strengths, but are held back because of
our weaknesses. We could argue
metaphysically that our soul has taken birth
in our bodies so that it can advance itself
through our growth and development. From the
“negative side,” we progress by turning our
negative propensities into positive ones.
Those truly on the path of personal growth
dedicate their lives to this process.
Though there are dozens if not hundred major
and minor endowments, and capacities of our
being, we can identify several
constellations of traits that will indicate
the general state of our strengths and
weaknesses in life. If we identify say one
or two of the weaker ones, make the
concerted effort to overcome them, not only
will we progress, develop, and evolve as
individuals, but we will tend to accomplish
at far greater levels in life, which will
lead to experiences of constant joy and
delight in being alive.
Consider the following list, determine which
ones are false for you, i.e. where your
weaknesses lie, pick out one or two where
you can improve yourself, and come up with a
plan to overcome them. By doing so, your
life will never be the same, as you will
quickly be propelled towards the pinnacles of
success, and feel
a constant joy and happiness
through that process.
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I am psychologically strong.
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I am organized in all facets of my being.
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I have the necessary knowledge and skills to be
successful in my work.
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I am continually self-giving, instead of being
selfish.
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I really love the work I am doing. I have a
passion for it.
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I have eminently positive attitudes toward
everyone, and everything in life.
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I am willing to give up old repeating habits.
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I think for myself, and avoid the herd
mentality.
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I am rational, taking in all points of view.
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I am filled with energy all of the time.
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I have a deep aspiration to improve myself in
life.
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I work hard, and continually make a persevering
effort.
One individual determined that he could be
more self-giving, less selfish, and work
harder. Another that she was psychologically
weak, that she found it difficult to give up
old habits, and that it
was difficult to have an aspiration for
something more than what she currently was.
When each examined the reasons these were
the case, and made the concerted effort to
overcome these limiting traits, their lives
improved dramatically, even overwhelmingly,
in short order. I.e. life constantly responded to
their efforts with instances of sudden good
fortune (i.e. “life response”). They were
able to quickly move to the
heights of
success, becoming leaders in their fields,
and all the while becoming infinitely creative,
bordering on
genius Their lives were not only then
filled with abundant
material success, but was
accompanied by a deep
contentment and joy within.
It is the power of taking inventory of
yourself, and acting on it, to attract the
infinite potentials of life.
Additional:
Strategies for Success in
Life,
Overcoming Our Limitations
Growth
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