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Dec. 30, 2004 With only a few days until the new year I find myself thinking about what is to come. The approaching year brings with it not only a renewed sense of hope, but in many instances fear. People fear the future because it is not known what will happen. This particular fear seems to be the one that stands out in everyones' mind. It has been said that one should not even think about failing because of something called "self fulfilling prophecy." This particular prophecy says that if you think of something happening enough then it will happen, so if you think you will fail your test then you will fail. On the same note if you think positively and know you will pass the test then you will. Almost nothing is beyond your reach when you use this idea. If in fact this is the case then the key to our happiness lies whithin ourselves. It sounds simple enough, but trying to overcome ones own insecurities and inhibitions is a very hard thing to do for most people. One has to try as well as want to change in order for change to occur. Words, thoughts, images, actions they all contain energy, and whether it is good or bad depends on the person's intentions. This is why when you think about someone, and they happen to give you a call is not so much of a coincidece afer all. This could also be the reason why many of us say things like "I know I did not get the job," and actually don't. Contemplating over what you did wrong, how something might go wrong can actually hurt your future. While some people may call this chance or even fate I do feel that thoughts and ideas can shape your future. I also understand that there are some events that are beyond your control, but for the most part we decide our own fate. We decide whether or not to get up in the morning, whether or not to have that extra donut, or call in sick for the day. Our future is shaped by our ideas of what our life should be like; therefore getting what we want out of life should not be as hard as we make it out to be. Once we know that problems exist in our minds and that mostly everything has a solution we can overcome what is bothering us. Knowing how to look at an obstacle differently can change not only the problem, but can also give you a solution to it. This coming new year will bring with it renewed sense of life, and joy. Think about what it is that you want for yourself then make it happen. Going for that pay raise, or finding the right person is within everyones' reach. Nothing is impossible if we put our minds to it. Contemplate on what you want out of life, then go for it. Always remembering that we only live once so we should make the best of it. The new year should not bring fear only hope and excitement of what is to come. ------------ About the author Yvette Marquez: I write in my spare time and am working on writing a book of poems. Email: wondir22@yahoo.com Tell a friend about this site! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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