The Reason

Its really not just another day, today is filled with possibility. The alarm clock rings and you reach across your pillow and turn it off. There is no hesitation, you swing your legs over the side of the bed and stretch feeling your body come to life. A smile spreads across your face as you think about all the possibilities the day ahead will present. There is nothing special about today really, no special events marked on the calendar. In fact for most people this is just going to be another ordinary if not mundane day in their lives. Not for you though. You make a conscious choice daily to have a reason to excel.

So what is the reason you get up every day? Do you have a defined purpose that helps you focus your energy and brings excitement to your life? I would say today is a great day to start. Right here and right now you can make a conscious choice as to how the rest of this day will be played out. You are either in control of it or it is manipulating you all over the board of life.

Building a defining reason into your lifestyle sets actions and energy in motion that create results. The wonderful thing about this is that when your actions become intentional around this defining reason, you gain more control daily. The every day ordinary now becomes your own personal extraordinary. Now here is a simple fact about creating this kind of day; it doesn't take radical change to bring about positive forward motion in the direction of your reason.

Set your reason for the day and go out and pursue it. Some days there may be set backs and difficulties in your pursuit. That can be a challenge. However when you have a reason to focus on, those setbacks don't have as much power over you because your reason for living is to powerful. And finally, take the time each day to celebrate your small and large successes as you journey with a reason to live.

"Live remarkable and follow the Spirit in your heart."