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PROSPERITY NEWS
"Your Motivational Ezine"

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Feb 1, 2005
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IN THIS ISSUE

Choice and Change - The Two Constants

17 Extraordinary Human Capacities
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CHOICE AND CHANGE - THE TWO CONSTANTS
By Clyde Dennis

OK, so here we are. We've switched the calendars out and made our
resolutions. Now it's time to set about the process of making those
changes we've resolved to make. You haven't forgotten already have
you?

I heard you say this year I'm going to... stop smoking, exercise more,
take a few night classes, start saving for retirement, eat healthier,
cut my alcohol intake by 50%, get more rest and on and on and on.
Choices to change. I applaud you for living consciously enough to even
realize that some changes might be good.

Unfortunately there are those who don't dare think that on any given
day, we can in any way we choose change anything or everything about
ourselves and thus our lives. It seems we've somehow been coerced into
believing major portions of the course of our lives are set in stone
and are therefore unchangeable.

This of course could not be further from the truth.

On any day we wish we can open a new book for reading or start writing
a new and exciting chapter of our own, in our own. We can stretch
ourselves to meet new challenges, or we can choose to shrink away from
them. At will we can turn old friends new again, and new friends old.
We can move up, or we can move on. The choices that we can and must
make are essentially endless.

What we must not loose sight of is that these things are in fact
CHOICES. And even more importantly we must realize it's through these
choices that our history is being continually written.

We also of course have the choice and option of exercising our choice
not to choose. I call this the choice of mediocrity. This tag because
not to choose is still a choice made. It's just allowing the choice to
be made for you rather than by you. A very mediocre way to live. It's
choosing to pretend to be alive rather than going ahead and doing it.
I can't imagine though why someone would CHOOSE mediocrity. I Guess
it's a comfort thing? I mean what the heck, we're here anyway. May as
well do the thing. Right?

Anyway, not to get sidetracked...

If things aren't the way you want them to be the first thing you must
do is choose to do something different from what you're currently
doing. My personal philosophy on this one is if things aren't working,
ANY other course of action is better. Figuring it's already not
working so I can't break it. It's already broken.

We have both the ability and the responsibility to make conscious
decisions and choices. What I'm suggesting is that you resolve to be
the driver in your life rather than a passenger. You wouldn't set the
cruise control on your car and just let it take you where ever it ends
up would you? Don't do it with your life.

We must not allow errors in judgment to be repeated every day. If you
want things to be different at some point you must resolve to do some
things differently. After all, What is the definition of insanity?
Doing the same things you've always done expecting to get different
results. It's up to you to make the choices that bring the things you
want into your life. Whether it be peace, love, happiness or whatever.
You must realize there are definite things you can do to bring these
things to you.

Two things are always happening. You're always making choices, and
these choices are always changing your world. The question is-- Are
you going to allow the things that change today in your life to be
random events, or are you going to exercise your freedom to choose
your changes? Either way, one thing is for sure...

A change is certainly going to come.

Have a nice week.

Live some. Love some. Learn some. Everyday.

Clyde Dennis, a.k.a. "Mr. How-To" has been writing and publishing
Articles and Newsletters online since 1999. Clyde's company EASYHow-To
Publications provides "How-To" information on How-To do, be or have
just about anything one can imagine. For more information visit
http://www.EASYHow-To.com or email cdennis@easyhow-to.com

17 EXTRAORDINARY HUMAN CAPACITIES
By Steve Brunkhorst

People have a tremendous capacity for outstanding achievement. There
are also many extraordinary capacities that allow them to become high
achievers.

Here are seventeen extraordinary capacities that make human beings
remarkable. When we recognize and use these capacities, the quality of
our lives can become more joyful than ever before.

1. Helping someone in their time of tragedy or need shows the capacity
for human goodness.

2. Listening closely to another's words and experience shows the
capacity for soulful communication.

3. Understanding the pain, sorrow, or loss of another person shows the
capacity for empathy.

4. Believing the best about others, and offering time, support, and
friendship shows the capacity for trust.

5. Apologizing for a past mistake shows the capacity for strong
character and trustworthiness.

6. Forgiving the errors of a fellow human being shows the capacity to
receive forgiveness.

7. Supporting the truth, even when it is unpopular, shows the capacity
for honesty and integrity.

8. Compromising when it is best for the welfare of others shows the
capacity for teamwork.

9. Giving time and effort to assist others to be successful shows the
capacity for sincerity.

10. Being curious about life, its people and its mysteries, shows the
capacity for learning.

11. Praying for the welfare of family, friends, and all of humanity
shows the capacity for love.

12. Waiting for God's answer to a prayer shows the capacity for faith
and patience.

13. Accepting the answer to a prayer, whatever it might be,
discovering its blessings, and then moving on shows the capacity for
gratitude.

14. Believing in a God-given purpose throughout long and difficult
seasons of scarcity shows the capacity for determination and hope.

15. Taking risks, making mistakes, and learning from all experiences
show the capacity for being human.

16. Getting up after having fallen down or suffered failure shows the
capacity for resolve.

17. Persisting resolutely to navigate life's rapids, scale its
mountains, move beyond its perceived limitations, and arrive at its
finish line with faith and dignity shows the capacity for achievement.

When we use our mental and spiritual capacities, our lives will be
filled with more love, contentment, and achievement than we can
imagine. When we cultivate a deep faith in a Power greater than
ourselves, we never have to travel life's journey alone. There will be
powerful sources of wisdom and guidance walking with us every step of
the way.

© Copyright by Steve Brunkhorst. Reprinted from Achieve! 60-Second
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