Guest blog by Tracey C. Jones, President of Tremendous Life Books
I recently flew on a commercial flight from Pennsylvania to Texas. On the flight, I was thrilled to receive an upgrade to first class. What a treat! More leg room, better treats, and deep relaxation (for a flight, anyway). Upgrades are always welcomed.
Do you desire an upgrade in your relationship? Many people these days desire more fulfillment, better communication and deeper commitment. And they generally place the deficiencies in these areas on their partner’s shortcomings. But take a look at yourself. Maybe it’s your fault things aren’t as peachy as they could be.
In Stephen R. Covey’s classic book “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, he states, “Habit 1 says, ‘You are the programmer (of your life). Habit 2 says, ‘Write the program.’”
Are you taking the initiative to actually program your life and the direction your relationships will take or are you letting false programming, bad habits or preconceived ideas take the lead in governing your thoughts and actions?
Covey says, “If we live life out of our own instincts and conditioning and conditions, out of our collective memory, we will be limited.” Our relationships will suffer. He continues, “The extent to which we exercise and develop these endowments empowers us to fulfill our uniquely human potential. Between stimulus and response is our greatest power—the freedom to choose.”
Upgrade your relationship by choosing to write your own program. You’re the pilot of your vessel. Collective memory is a poor captain and preconceived ideas—a terrible steward. You’re the programmer. Write the program.
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