There is a
popular expression that has been used for centuries. I’m sure most of you have
heard the phrase at some point in time throughout your life. The phrase is:
Mind Over Matter. Have you ever taken
the time to reflect on that expression? Mind over matter… what does that really
mean to you?
Everyone’s
life consists of small moments that make up our life’s greatest and worst
triumphs, defeats, goals, dreams and ambitions. Those small moments are what
motivate us, what move us, and what drive us from point A to point B. They also
determine the course of our life.
Let me ask
you this. Do you let the defeats of life take you down, or do you let your
setbacks become your greatest comebacks? I can tell you this; I have learned a
lot more about myself through the setbacks in my life versus the triumphs in my
life. Just two years ago, I was in a place in my life where I felt like
everything was going wrong. I felt like everyone my age had it all figured out.
Meanwhile, I felt anything but that. I was in a job that wasn’t utilizing my
strengths or talents; I had several events in my personal life that made me
feel stuck. Perhaps, you can relate to
this feeling. Maybe life’s challenges have you feeling defeated. It’s time to
stop the negativity, and focus on the positives. Have you ever thought… maybe
that dead-end job you hate going to every day is preparing you for a great new
chapter? Perhaps, the person sitting in
the cubicle next to you is going to be your future business partner someday.
Thinking
positive is not easy, but it’s necessary. It’s necessary if you want to
succeed. Grow. Change. Evolve. Positivity is the key ingredient to becoming the
best version of you. Mind over matter is a game changer.
What
setbacks in your life can become your biggest comebacks? Remind yourself of all
the things you do have instead of focusing on all of the things you don’t have.
Changing your mindset will change so many facets of your life, and it all starts with one small change… YOU!
Meghan - ICAN Hiawatha Center
