Breaking Natures

        Each of us has an inner demon so to speak. We all have a nature; the natural and innate desire to break things; especially laws. The twist is this. To break something worthwhile, to be successful, or to gain satisfaction we must break free from our tendency to self-destruct. Let's face it; giving in to the natural desires is much easier. In turn, it is not always easy to abide by the law.

        But what if it we could break out nature? To show you this is possible, I want to introduce you to a series of questions in which I will provide the answers.

Q1) What is the greatest thing you own, and everybody has it?
A1) The power to choose

Q2) Every choice we make becomes a what?
A2) An action

Q3) Every action or practice has a resulting what?
A3) Consequence
 
Q4) Consequences generally come in two forms. What are they?
A4) Positive and Negative

Q5) When we experience negative consequences, where do we usually focus our efforts to change?
A5) On our Actions

Statement: However, we must choose before we do.

Q6) So where do our Choices originate?
A6) Our Thoughts

Exercise: Make a list of some thinking that typically results in positive consequences. Alternately, list some thinking that typically results in negative consequences.

        Let’s look at it another way, as I give you some examples of what I came up with. The laws I am talking about are really prejudices and principles. And for the sake of illustration, let’s choose the prejudice of laziness and use it in an if this then that statement. If I am lazy at work, then I will get terminated. If I am lazy in exercise, then I will be overweight. If I am lazy in maintaining my car, then unnecessary repairs will be required. Now let’s consider the principle of diligence the same way. If I am diligent in my workplace, then I will get a promotion. If I am diligent in loving my wife, then she will respect me. If I am diligent in my studies, then I will get a good grade. Get the picture?

If we were to take this a step higher, we would see the law at work which states, “You reap what you sow.”

        “So what does that mean to me?” you might be asking. The point is this. If you desire to break your nature—if you desire to remove negative consequences from personal decisions, you have to break your thought patterns. The mind needs to be renewed.  You have to change the way you think. Your thinking cannot be based on prejudice. Your thinking has to based on principle. Think about it, and subscribe to my blog for next weeks discussion of what principle and prejudice are.


Nick Massey is a Life Coach, Speaker, and Writer. To read more from Nick Massey, or to schedule him for a Life Coaching session, or book him to speak to your church, business, or group, visit our website at http://www.coachmassey.com. © 2014 Nick Massey 

Material borrowed with permission from Kevin Doe