Thank you Master Yoda. I love this idea but recently have found what I think is an even better one! On a group call with my individual mentoring clients last spring a woman shared a fabulous concept! “I hate the word try!” she exclaimed. “It denotes failure. I’ve tried and tried and I never feel like I’m getting it right, I always fail in the end”. Can you relate? Think of the word try. How does it feel? What images or memories does it create? Try and fail. They seem to go together. This woman continued, “So I’ve decided not to try any more, instead I’m going to practice!” Practice denotes success. We practice until we get it right. Practice is hopeful, possible and focuses on success.
I loved this concept and immediately adopted it in my thoughts and my speech with others. How might you use it? How about practicing being a patient mom? Or practicing being deeply connected to your husband? Practicing having fun or hugging your kids more? Or how about practicing being joyful?
Think of it when we try and fail we feel lousy and tend to beat ourselves up and feel discouraged, but if we are “practicing” and blow it we realize we just need more practice so we say we’re sorry and practice until we get it right.
Since it’s Christmas time you might practice enjoying all the errands and preparations. Practice focusing on the love, gatherings and celebrations. Practice kissing your spouse under the mistletoe. 😉
It’s a tiny change in perspective that can actually make a huge difference. After all…
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