There are two types of people, both know where they intend to go, one is running from, one is running to. The basic fundamentals are the same, however, if running from, it’s a good chance a decision to survive is the dominate thought within your mind. On the other hand if the focus is on running to something, there is a good chance your dominate thought is focused on purpose.
Over the years we’ve all had jobs which we don’t like, for weeks, months, and years we “put up” with angry bosses, and managers some have little to no experience, but like to tell you how-to-do or what-to-do when they have never done that particular task. This can be very frustrating. When the atmosphere which we work in is stressful, even the simplest of tasks become an internal conflict. We tend to avoid anything which makes us feel uncomfortable.
On the other hand if that same manager approaches a challenge or situation with a little less anger and arrogance, we might not avoid the task. Our internal conflict is much less of a problem. Instead of a boss just telling you how-to-do or what-to-do, they instead ask if you could take a look at a problem and see if you have any suggestions to fix the issue!
Which boss or manager would you prefer to work for? Does their attitude impact your decision to complete work in a timely fashion?
We can’t control how people treat us however we can control what it means.
Within both examples there is a guiding force which paves the path for us to follow.
Running from:
When there is conflict which makes us feel a bit uncomfortable we tend to stay away from the issue. There is a tendency to go into survival mode, this is a state of mind whereas we escape to a place of comfort. It could be a place in our mind or something that give us immediate satisfaction, checking personal emails, going on social media, eating unhealthy foods or just going out for a walk. Although it is good to walk away form an angry boss or go out for a walk to avoid an issue your not able to figure out, time to think it through can be productive the challenge then becomes what you do to solve the issue? Most situations can be negative, meaning there is an incentive to make a change. Needless to say by walking away from the challenge does not solve the issue. Eventually it comes back around over and over again, this becomes tiresome and unproductive.
Running Toward:
Just as running away from an issue impacts your success running toward something you enjoy can allow you discover your purpose. When there is no conflict we are much more likely to be motivated to keep going, issues become a learning experience. Here is where we find personal growth. There is a constant pull in the direction of your interest. Momentum is created, it wakes you up early in the morning and keeps you up late at night. Life is full of excitement. Money is no longer a driving force, however following your heart is. Some call that discovering your “Why” I like to call it discovering your purpose in life. We were all created for greatness, deep inside our spirit is a burning desire to be ourselves, not a copy of another person. Each person is unique with something they have to share with the world!
There is one other condition some people are living everyday…Stuck in the middle! Not running from or running to. They are not going anywhere. Don’t get me wrong there is nothing wrong with living a safe life, the challenge with that is you will never discover true happiness.
This week take note. Begin to notice if a situation you encounter makes you feel uncomfortable. Notice when you are doing something which makes you feel happy. Focus on areas of life that keep you running toward instead of running from. Develop a daily action plan to grow in the area of your interest. You will begin to develop momentum, areas of conflict will become of less importance.
The real you is waiting to be discovered
Let life’s guiding force help you
Run to your purpose
~Stay Strong~
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