Keith JonesNovember 5, 2015

It took me most of my life to get two very important truths. The first one is the power of choice. If I was to live my purpose and live a life I love, I would have to choose wisely. The second truth is when something bad happens “it’s not done to me, it’s done for me”.

Choice is something we all have. To know it and practice it’s use in a loving way unleashes unfathomable power. To know that I can create my experience of life no matter what happens around me is empowering. I thought I exercised choice consciously and responsibly over the last 5 plus years. I am clear that I didn’t. I am finally thinking about how my choices can take me and others to great heights or cause great pain. This is top of mind for me every day. I am making very different choices today in regards to how I begin my day, spend my time, the thoughts I allow in my head and the people in my life. The results are astounding.

Earlier this year, I made a conscious choice to not be a victim ever again. Even when I have let others down, my ego can find a way for me to feel like the wronged party. The audacity, right? The power of choice combined with the deep belief that challenging things that happen are done for me brings peace. I know that I will benefit from the situation. And that’s exactly what’s happened. I’ve grown immensely this year.

I invite you to view every moment as an opportunity to make a choice that empowers you and expresses love and empathy for others. Instead of feeling like a victim or passing blame, ask questions that open you to personal growth.

Keith