It is challenging to start a new habit especially one whose benefits are less quantifiable like pounds lost or taking a sabbatical from credit card use. We may forget our commitment in the rush of our days or simply not feel like exhibiting this new behavior on a given day. After all, it is still "not us." We do not identify ourselves with the "new" us we endeavor to create. Tommy Newberry in his book, "The 4:8 Principle", says, "The next time you goof something up in your life-you have a frustrating day or an awful minute-just tell yourself that it must be the Imposter. Then remind yourself of your true potential. Remind yourself of what is lovely, true, gracious, and worthy of praise...about you. To experience joy to the fullest, you need to think like a world class athlete and over identify with your best self, with those times when you feel unstoppable." So when venturing forth this week with the Commit to Silence Challenge, build upon your successes from last week. That is, after all, who you really are.
Silence is golden!!
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