Look Ahead

Have you ever wanted to have the chance or ability to see into the future. At some point, I think that we all have. We all want to know what is ahead in life. I cannot tell the future, or what exactly is going to happen. However, I have learned that there are things you can do and control that will directly impact your future. Much like the old proverb about sowing and reaping. What you do today and the choices that you make, will directly impact your life. There are things that you can do and control that will affect your future.

First, is to choose your inner circle wisely. Statistically speaking, you will become the average of the five people that you spend the most amount of time with. Your closest friends and family members will directly impact who you become and your future. Your future will be shaped by those that you spend the most time with.

Second, what you choose to consume. What you choose to take in: tv, movies, books, food, and music. All of these will affect you now and also impact and shape your future. What you absorb through your eyes, ears, and mouth will naturally flow through your being, and impact your mind and body. What see and listen to will affect your thoughts and impact your choices. What you eat will impact and affect your body and overall health.

Third, is your attitude. Your attitude, chosen by you, will always have an effect on what you do, and how you do it. The attitude and approach that you choose to have in every situation, will affect how it goes, and how it turns out.

Fourth, is the effort that you give. The effort you give to anything, will directly affect how it goes and turns out. If you only give partial effort or poor effort, do not be surprised when it does not turn out well. However, if you approach everything with a positive attitude and give your best effort, do not be surprised when things go well.

The four of these ( your friends, what you consume, your attitude, and the effort that you give) will shape your future. You may not be able to see or predict the future, however, you can absolutely impact and influence your future. Your choices today will impact and shape the future. Choose wisely and adjust accordingly.