Oct 07 2008
Walking Billboards . . .What Message Are You Sending?
“Find your passion. Take chances.” I wear a bracelet to work fairly often that has those phrases scrolled around the band. “Though you stumble you shall not fall for the Lord upholds you with his hands.” I wear a necklace daily that broadcasts that message. “Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it.” My boyfriend just recently bought me a button with that message and I wore it today.
As I talked to co-workers, I was often asked what the messages said. It was while explaining the meaning of these messages to one person, that I thought about the fact that we are always walking around broadcasting some sort of message. In my case today and most days, I wear a message in the form of jewelry that anyone can read. I explained that as I look down at these various messages, it reminds me to be positive, be hopeful, and be forgiving to others as I make it through the day.
Whether we acknowledge it or not, through our actions and attitudes we are always broadcasting a message to someone else. A smile sends a message of well being, an invitation to the receiver on the other end. A frown a message of displeasure - warning others to keep their distance. Considering the fact that there is always someone watching and judging the things we do, it is important to be as positive as possible.
The truth about my life right now is that I don’t like my job. I wish I had more money. I wish I were in better shape. I wish a million things better for myself than what my current reality is. . . .but at the same time there are a million things in my life that are great. If I only walk around expressing my displeasure, sending out the negative energy, it is hard to attract the postive.
I have decided that I want the positive things so if it requires me to wear blatant messages until my inner aura reflects those messages without spelling it out, I’m okay with that. By taking control of my emotions, I take control of my life. I determine the message that will broadcast from my human billboard versus letting the pressures of life dictate the unspoken messages I will transmit. Deciding to have peace, joy, happiness and serenity are all choices . . . .and today I choose those!
That is so true. A lot of people don’t realize you can choose how you react or how you feel. It’s not always easy, but it can be done!
I could complain too. I’m a college educated person unable to find a job. I am living with family. I am facing the potential of breast cancer. I desperately want a baby, but don’t even have a boyfriend. But I choose to remain grateful for what I do have and attempt to surround myself with positive things.
~Kelly
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