Most of us could use a self-examination. We often forget that the stories that we tell about our lives have everything to do with the experiences that follow. We are co-creators of our experience with the power to shift our reality. In order to access that power, we must become painfully aware of our narrative, both expressed and unexpressed. Is our story of a downtrodden victim who never gets a break or is it of one that consistently conquers all obstacles and always emerges victorious?

It is never about what happens to us. It is how we choose to respond. Often, our habitual reaction is to defend why we have chosen to respond the way that we have by providing evidence for why our feelings are valid and justified. Questioning the validity of emotions is a waste of time. It is misdirected energy. Instead, we must ask if our response is going to deepen our sense of helplessness and victimization or empower us effectively in moving forward. We are the author of the story. We can choose to be the victim or the hero.

There is great power in redirecting faith, deciding that whatever happens is leading to a positive outcome no matter how it may appear at any given moment. It is not a denial of current circumstances. It is utilizing our power to make any experience transformative and beneficial even when we do not have any knowledge or evidence of what will ultimately unfold.

“I was feeling worried AND I am choosing to believe that everything is conspiring together to see that I receive all that I desire. This is just a passing moment in time. Tomorrow is another day and I am feeling better and better, looking forward to all of the unexpected good that the day will bring.”

Success or sabotage? We are the greatest of all saboteurs. When we are feeling victimized, it is vital that we direct our attention inward. What is the story that we are telling? If the story is not working (if it does not feel good), it is time to rewrite the story.

Is this going to be an incredible day? We can either receive this day as a burden or a gift. It is a choice that we make with every thought, word, and action.