Reaching Our True Height

TODAY'S QUOTE:
"The real tragedy is the tragedy of the man who never in his life braces himself for his one supreme effort, who never stretches to his full capacity, never stands up to his full stature."... Arnold Bennett

Some people appear larger than life-size, while others seem much smaller than their actual height. Altitude has more to do with attitude than true mass, but too few use that almost magical aptitude to reach their full stature. Height is purely an accident of birth... growth stops eventually. Genes have everything to do with the length of your jeans, but the way you walk in them is totally up to the wearer.

Attitude development does not follow any set natural growth patterns. And I am more grateful for that than I can ever hope to convey. The possibilities are infinite, yet if no effort is made, complaining about thin skin is pointless. If a house is too small... add space or move, because wandering around without enough emotional shelter is dangerous. When I find myself out of balance I know the true fault belongs to me alone. Being blindsided by situations that you did nothing to create is part of life, and the depth of pain felt should be a strong indicator that adjustments ought to be undertaken asap.

Since the patterns used can be hand picked, choosing wisely, and leaving plenty of room for growth is the best place to start. We cannot always direct situations, but we are certainly able to command with authority the actions we take. We can, and if true happiness is what we want then taking command is mandatory. If left to chance then chances are the outcome will be nothing to inspire admiration or pride. Choose your battles... never be content to simply be a prisoner of runaway emotions.

I speak from experience... I know that knee-jerk reactions are almost always destructive, causing added unnecessary trauma for everyone involved. And when the fault is mine I never let myself off easily, I accept the lesson, so repair is possible, and repeating is less likely to occur. Sometimes, being forced to face our fears is the only way we can change... it is a very unpleasant sensation, but if mastered it is a sure way to find real peace of mind, and silence of the soul.

When faced with facts that cannot be altered, changing our attitude toward them is the only way of rising above them. Safety from situational meltdowns never comes from anywhere outside of ourselves. Face it, adjust accordingly, then move on... wiser... stronger... and taller. Repeat as often as necessary to reach your true stature. Think about it... let it ride... then YOU decide!!!