Build within…

You and I are NOT in control.

As the Apostle Paul said so many years ago, we cannot control ourselves; we do, in fact, what we do NOT want to do. We battle our own flesh so, it only goes to figure, we are destined to battle other flesh too. Sadly, most humans never come to grips with these truths and instead of facing their own battle within and the inevitable battles with those they love, they develop the habit of turning their mind from such thoughts and instead choose an endless array of distractions. And, mankind knows a thing or two about distractions…

When we take the time to slow down and think, really think about the predicament we find ourselves occupying, it’s humbling, awe inspiring, and kinda depressing all at once. You and I cannot control circumstances, other people, the stock market, the air that we breathe, the cancer that hits our young, old, and always loved. You and I cannot control those that we love or those that we loathe. You and I are forced everyday to place our faith in the Sun, gravity, other drivers; even the drunks.

Today, work on your mental health. Gain more clarity within. Ask yourself where are you placing your faith. Ask yourself where you are headed. Ask yourself, as you end another year, if you became a more virtuous Y.O.U. in 2012. Ask yourself how well you are aligning your behaviors with your bolt on beliefs. Ask yourself if you are awake and oreinted times four. Ask yourself if you are surrounding yourself with men and women that raise your bar. Ask yourself if you are becoming a master repairman in your closest relationships; or like so many becoming a master rationalizer, a master of making excuses, or a master of maybe later. Maybe later, you know, NEVER arrives…

Today, the sun did come up. Today, the air was good to breathe. Today, there was much to be thankful and grateful for. Today was a good day for some building; some building within. Why not make it an even better night. Tonight, work on the one person you can control. Work on you.

Build within, my friend. Build within…