{"id":3003,"date":"2012-01-23T00:00:56","date_gmt":"2012-01-23T05:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/haveamagnificentday\/?p=3003"},"modified":"2012-01-22T23:53:26","modified_gmt":"2012-01-23T04:53:26","slug":"are-you-giving-your-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/haveamagnificentday\/2012\/01\/are-you-giving-your-best.html","title":{"rendered":"Are You Giving Your Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Life is easy when its easy.
\nLife is challenging when it is challenging.
\nLife is what it is.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have any control over life or what happens every second?<\/span>
\nOf course not.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have control over how you respond?<\/span>
\nYes, always!<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have the choice to respond rather than react?<\/span>
\nYes, always!<\/span><\/p>\n

What about your preferences?<\/span>
\nDo you prefer that life is easy and that things go your way?
\nOr do you prefer challenges?
\nWhat is your strategy?
\nDo you move towards positive goals more or move away from pain?
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

How often does life go the way you want without real effort and participation on your part?<\/span>
\nIf everything was so easy, how much would you really grow?<\/span>
\nHow well would you learn your important life lessons without the challenges, obstacles and pain?
\nWould you want to play a game of golf if every time you hit a hole in one?
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Life is what it is.<\/span>
\nOn planet earth there is much to deal with spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically and financially.<\/span>\u00a0 Have you noticed that you have to take care of all these aspects in your health, relationships and work every day?\u00a0 How easy is it to simultaneously spin all of these plates without dropping any?
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Is being successful every moment and creating a balanced, healthy and successful life easy?<\/span>
\nHow many people do you know who have achieved self-actualization and enlightenment?<\/span>
\nIf you know the formula and key ingredients you have a good start and a better chance to succeed.<\/span>
\nAsking the right questions with an open mind, spirit and attitude is vital.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now the real question….are you willing to give your best effort and energy?<\/span>
\nAre you willing to do this every moment in every situation.<\/span>
\nAre you totally responsible for your life?<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the Game of Life.<\/span>
\nIt is simple but not easy.
\nYou are born into this game and not even given an owner’s manual.
\nBut you are blessed with infinite potential and whatever resources you need to succeed.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Life is precious.<\/span>
\nMake the most out of it.<\/span>\u00a0 It is in giving that we receive.<\/span>
\nGive the best you have to give every moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have a wonderful and prosperous week!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n


\nsmiles,<\/span>
\n\ud83d\ude42 Lee<\/span>
\nThe Mega Coach<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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