…….. and it all begins in your thinking and in telling yourself the truth about who you are:

You have the power

• To plan your own behavior in response to all that comes your way.
• To say “no” to requests and expectations that are uncomfortable for you.
• To say “yes” to opportunities and possibilities that broaden your horizons.
• To say give me some time to think this through whatever it is that needs more time and thought.
• To say “I have had enough” when you feel you are being tested or tried unnecessarily.
• To decide “I want a change” when you are exhausted and need time for rest.
• To decide, “I will be kind, I will learn from this, whatever it may be.”
• To choose to be someone who learns from all people and all experiences.
• To choose humility and mercy as your part of your gift to a hurting world.
• To choose to serve rather than to be served and will therefore never be short of work or opportunity.
• To bring light to others and to lighten the burdens of others as far as you are able.
• To do no harm to others and avoid errors of the past.