Day 1023 We notice then we react

Stimulus pause respond. It all comes down to recognizing the situation. These three simple steps determine our destiny's. What does it all mean? Well first, our stimulus is anything that occurs around us.It could be as simple as sitting in a chair. Second, pause that time in between our next step which is response. Pause is a passage of time that usually goes by in less than a second. Perhaps, a nano second.Lastly, response what we actually do after the pause.How and where do we draw upon our responses? That depends on the individual. As I recall, Steven Covey wrote that four abilities are at one's finger tips on how to respond. Here is a list of areas where we get our responses:

• imagination
• independent will
• self awareness
• conscience

When you really break it down our choices do fall under these categories.The speed at which we choose happens so fast it is scary. Literally, in a blink of an eye our destiny's are formed. The course we initially choose can be changed as we adjust our plans.

Today, I delved into the human psyche to help us to think about the incredible power we all can, if we choose, control.

Here we are at the door step of Saturday number 146. Heck, four more and it will be 150. I am psyched to see what it is that I have today.

The stimulus is there . Ah, now that pause is over, what will be my response?

I am back and confused. I know I worked very hard yesterday and have been battling sniffles but, I only burned 1249 calories in the hour after resting 25 hours in between workouts. I am a bit perplexed because yesterday I was able to burn 1274 calories in an hour only only 23 hours of rest. Oh well, I will mill that over a bit.

What about you? Have you found that thing you wish to do everyday that is good for your mind, body and soul that allows you to feel great every day you do it?

Now that is a question!

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