Sterling Terrell

recovering economist

Control The Outcome

Control The Outcome

Great reminder today from Todd Stoddart’s The Blank Page – as I struggle with trying to control the outcome of a few things myself.

Ugh, this stuff can be hard…

My thoughts today were filled with fear.

It became so clear to me why I have been so tense. How come my muscles are sore and my shoulders are always cramped? I’m tense and stressed about so many things I can’t control.

Today in the float tank, I suddenly remembered that sweet and enlightening lesson. The lesson I have to learn over and over again.

The only thing I will ever be able to control are my actions. That’s it. I can’t control the outcome. I can’t control what other people do.

I have no control. None.

So why not just accept the outcomes to be whatever they will be? What more can I do?

Anything more is simply wasted energy.

Body Follows The Mind

Body Follows The Mind

The body follows the mind, right?

I think, said better, you could say: Your thinking determines your actions.

Maybe this is why the Bible talks about the importance of “renewing your mind” and the change that doing so brings?

For heaven’s sake, make your body follow your mind into the correct places though.

There might be few things worse than a life focused on that which is irrelevant and meaningless.

I wish for you many things, but most of all I hope you find deep meaning, and purpose, and love, in this short life.

Where the head goes, the body follows. Perception precedes action. Right action follows the right perspective.

-Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle Is The Way

Sterling Terrell