The Job With a Capital "J"
by Linda Larsen, CSP
© Copyright 2000

My belief is that we are all here because we are supposed to learn, grow and make some kind of a positive difference on this planet. With that in mind, I think I finally figured out what my Job (with a capital "J") is.

I think I am a professional "Reminder". Yup. That's what I'm supposed to do. Remind us all of things that, let's face it, we probably already know we should do, but don't always actually DO. For instance: We KNOW it is better to give than to receive. We sometimes forget. We KNOW it is important to actually create quality time to spend with family members. We don't always create it. And we absolutely KNOW that while we cannot always choose what happens to us in life, we can definitely choose how we respond to what happens. Yet how many times do we blame others, beat up ourselves, or curse our wretched fate when things don't go our way? For me - the answer is...too often.

And why do we keep doing those things? I believe it's because as human beings we truly are creatures of habit. Doesn't the research tell us that as much as 95% of all of our behavior is automatic and unthinking? That should scare you! I know it does me!

So until I can change decades of self-defeating, unproductive, unhealthy patterns of thought and behavior with one simple positive declaration or wave of the hand, I will continue to surround myself with MY reminders. For me, they are:
1. Every Sunday I listen to the minister of my Church who REMINDS me of who I am and how I want to live my life.
2. Every day I read a chapter in a really good book or a great article in a magazine that REMINDS me how to communicate better or love more unconditionally or treat the planet more respectfully.
3. At least once a week I talk to one of my really healthy, smart, loving friends (like Lynette, Shivan, Karen, or Peggy) who REMINDS me of what's really important.

These are just a few of the reminders that I MUST have around me so that I can live any kind of a conscious life. Who, or what, are your reminders?

I am indeed grateful if I perform that function for you. If you ever read one of my articles and say, "Oh yeah, I know that. I just forgot" - then I am doing my Job with a capital "J."

And you know what they say: "We teach the things we need to learn." Thank you for helping me learn!

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Tag line: Linda Larsen, CSP, helps individuals think strategically, communicate effectively, and celebrate success. She is an international keynote speaker, trial consultant and author of the book, True Power, and the best selling audio program, 12 Secrets to High Self-Esteem. She can be reached at www.lindalarsen.com or 941-927-4700.

 

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