Motivational Monday #193: When "I" isn't Selfish at All

 The "I" we are looking at today is the first letter in two words that matter deeply in all parts of our lives. What we put out as well as what we receive. 

Influence & Impact


These two words could be unpacked over months, but this will be brief to get our thoughts headed down the path of discovery. These two words are not just what we can create in our word and to those around us, but they happen top us as well. We are influenced and impacted by what we see, listen to, surround ourselves with, where we go, you get this picture. 

There is no setting or thing or person around us that does not have influence or impact on us. We don't have to be aware or 'feel' the impact to verify that one is and is continually being made. 

Notice here there isn't a third choice when it comes to influence. It is either beneficial or it's not. It's important us to be aware of what and who we are allowing to have influence in our lives. So much of our direction and drive comes from the environment we are in and the environment we are creating around us. Be selective on what you allow in, because what goes into us comes out of us. 


Simply Put: The impacts & influence we allow in will be the impact & influence that we make in our homes, marketplaces & beyond. The choice is ours; it's not always an easy choice, but it's not up to chance, it is our choice. 


Choose today and going forward to your "I"s to be ones that elevate you and others around you. 
 

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