Daily Motivator - March

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March 14

Affirmation of relevance

If you could instantly have whatever you wanted, none of it would mean anything. It’s your investment of time, attention and effort that gives value to whatever you experience or possess.

The object of your desire is not really what you desire. What you desire is meaning, relevance, to have an impact on existence.

Your objectives provide a framework for expressing that meaning, for producing that impact. The process is just as important as the result, often even more so.

To dream of acquiring anything without the slightest effort is not only delusional. It also blocks you from the very result you long for, which is an affirmation of your relevance.

Your life does indeed matter. And the more focused, purposeful effort you put forth the more deeply you encounter your own significance.

Pay attention to what you desire, and remind yourself of what that desire’s message really is. It’s compelling you to be the person and take the kinds of actions that will bring your objective to life.

— Ralph Marston

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March 15

Intellectual humility

Contradictions abound. Not everything makes sense all the time.

Reason and logic confer powerful advantages and can produce beneficial results. That doesn’t mean they’re always the best choice.

A contradiction does not necessarily invalidate any of its components. Just because one thing is true does not mean its opposite is false.

You might just enhance your perspective by holding two opposing views in your mind at the same time. You could very possibly learn something by navigating a path through the contradiction.

When you’re certain you have all the answers, back away. You’re sure to discover some enlightening questions.

Intellectual humility multiplies the value and practical usefulness of your intelligence. What you don’t know can help you greatly, if you’ll simply let yourself accept that it’s out there.

— Ralph Marston

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March 16

Exceptional life

Wander, wonder, discover, admire. Celebrate, attempt, persevere, achieve.

Give, understand, listen, consider, reconsider. Do all that makes you real, all that brings you closer to truth.

Dance freely, breathe deeply, explore with curiosity and respect. Begin each day with hope, and keep that hope alive as every moment passes.

Lose yourself in the experience of beauty. Find yourself in sustained purposeful effort.

Carry out your grown-up responsibilities while expressing the limitless energy of the child that’s always lived inside you. Be rich in ways only you can be.

Today is an irreplaceable day of your exceptional life. Live it with all the care, joy, and amazement it deserves.

— Ralph Marston