One of the things that I find powerful is what is triggered
in me when I read something or hear someone speak. Last
week I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Valencia Ray,
the “Confidence Doc”, speak in the Chicago area, and I’ve just
begun reading her book Empower Up & Play Big. One of the
neat things about hearing Dr. Ray speak and reading her book
has been the reminder of how much perception impacts us.
If I have the perception that I don’t have enough time — or
I never have enough time with my family — I could keep living
out that belief and that perception.
Or as I become aware that it’s just a perception, I can start
asking myself – and this is what her talk and book catalyzed
in me – I can start asking myself door-opening questions:
Ok. What could I shift?
If having more time is important to me, what could I shift right
now about my choices?
As I look back on my day and where I’m spending my time…
…and at what kind of habits I’ve created…
where could I start questioning and becoming more aware and not
taking for granted where my time goes…
and consciously choose?
So one of the neat things that Dr. Ray’s talk and her book have
done for me is remind me to become aware of my perceptions…or
my assumptions if you will…and to start being more conscious
and deliberate again about what I’m choosing rather than just
going through my day on autopilot.
So here’s a question for you:
What are you choosing today, and what could you become more aware
of and conscious about…and deliberate and intentional about…
in your day that’s important to you?
Hopefully this brief reflection on perception and choice will
trigger an empowering response in you.
Look forward to hearing your comments below.
To a blessed and wonderful week!
Dr. Ben
P.S. For further practical application on making deliberate
choice in your day, see “The Power of 10 Minutes A Day”
“90% of what runs your life is out of your awareness.”
“Life is made up of a series of choices, not chances.”
— Dr. Valencia Ray