Focus on the controllable

This one is going to be short and sweet but I think it is a great reminder for everyone including myself. Every day we wake up and are granted another day living on this Earth. It is totally up to us to determine what the day will bring. Now things might not go according to our plan. But that doesn't mean that you aren't in complete control. When things don't go according to plan remember this phrase. Life doesn't happen to you, it happens for you. It is a phrase to live by and is used by many successful people. A lot of the time there will be things that are completely out of your control. Does it help to worry, stress, get frustrated, or worse yet angry at those around you? Absolutely not. Focus on the things you can control and that are in your power to change. Remember the world around you is an absolute illusion of what you make it. You can turn a cloudy day into a positive. Cloudy days are actually the best days to take photos. Instead of thinking, if only the sun was shining then it would be a good day. There will always be negative news. Sure, watch it to be informed, but don't allow it to shape your illusion.

You have more power than you realize. Untap your power within. Focus on what you can control. Let life happen for you. Every circumstance can be manipulated into the illusion you want it to be. I will leave you with one of my favorite short stories.

Once upon a time, a farmer had a valuable horse run away.

“Bad News!” said the people.

“Good news, bad news, who knows?” replied the farmer.

Later, the horse returned to the farm with many wild horses accompanying it.

“Good News!” said the people.

“Good news, bad news, who knows?” replied the farmer.

Some time after that, the farmer’s son fell and broke his leg while trying to train one of the wild horses.

“Bad News!” said the people.

“Good news, bad news, who knows?” replied the farmer.

Soon after, the army came through town conscripting all able-bodied young men, and the farmer’s son was passed over.

“Good News!” said the people.

“Good news, bad news, who knows?” replied the farmer.

Keep your head up, your goals strong, and your controllables controlled.

Mathew Wollmann