Lesson 2
Your attitude comes from your words not vice-versa.
Don't speak negatively unless you want to become negative.
Don't speak negatively unless you want to become negative.
There's an old saying that goes something like this:
Thought becomes word.
Word becomes action.
Action becomes habit.
And habit becomes character.
Too many people have developed bad habits when it comes to word choice. Ask the typical person how they are doing and you'll probably get a response like "Ohh... okay". Ask them about plans for the weekend and they say "Well… it will probably rain." Ask them how they enjoyed winning the Lotto and they'll complain about having to pay taxes on it!
Complaining may be a more addictive drug than nicotine or alcohol. If you smoke a cigarette or drink a beer, your body will process those chemicals and start the healing process immediately. But when you complain, your mind latches onto that thought, gives it a place to grow, nurtures it and builds an entire personality around it.
If you want control over your own life, start with your words. If someone asks how you doing, try one of the following answers:
"Super good and getting better!"
"If I was any better, I'd have to buy a bigger smile"
"Fantastic but I'll improve"
Try it. Bring a smile to someone else's face and see how good your day will be. Or come up with one of your own if you don't want to use these. The point is to make sure your mouth constantly tells your mind how good your life is. And when you say it enough, you'll learn to focus on the happiness and disregard the minor hurdles.
Senior Head Instructor Brad Mears
Universal Kempo Karate Schools Association
at Frontier Elementary in Colorado Springs, CO
www.COSKarate.com
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