I am currently taking part in a personal development process. It is part of an annual cycle, where every year around this time I spend 49 days trying to work on myself mentally, physically and spiritually.
The primary theme of this week is Victory and Eternalness. Its about succeeding in a way that leaves a lasting impact. Its about permanence and legacy.
The sub theme for this day is Lovingkindness. Its about generosity of spirit and a caring heart. Its about putting others before yourself.
The objective for this day is to combine Lovingkindness and Victory.
You have to be determined in order to succeed. You have to push hard, go to the edge, in order to attain victory. But if you don’t temper it with Lovingkindness you can come across as harsh, overbearing and controlling. With a pure focus on victory you can seem like a steamroller flattening everyone in your way.
Victory with Lovingkindness is about tempering your determination for victory with a thoughtful and caring nature. Being mindfull of those around you and how they can share in the process, or how they can at least be respectful and supportive of your goal.
Questions to reflect on today:
How am I going about attaining my success?
Do I approach my goals with a cold and determined focus, ignoring the voices of those around me?
Do I feel that the only way to guide the people around me is with the rod of discipline?
Do I have a “my way or the highway” attitude to fulfilling my objectives?
Do I beleive that the only way to succeed is in an emotionless abrasive manner?
Exercise for the day:
When you encounter a situation today where you have the opportunity to focus on achieving your goals and objectives. See how you can add an element of Lovingkindness to the process. It there someone who you can ask to be involved,? Is there a way you can be more encouraging and supportive? Is there different words you can use to get your message across?
