While it sounds like something simple to achieve, the reality is it’s not. Because not only must we gather our minds to obtain a positive mindset, but then we must put in constant efforts to keep it. Every day I open my eyes I’m reminded of my current situation. That’s how “every” day starts in prison, on a negative note. So I have to immediately begin a thought process to “emotionally” rise above my circumstances, so I can “physically” get up and begin my day. We don’t have the ability to speed up time. But we do have the ability to manage the time we have. The things we do with our time have a drastic impact on our mindset.For example. If I get on the phone and call Jamie, and then go to the gym to lift weights, I’ve done two positive things to “hopefully” take my mindset to a safe and positive place. Common sense tells me I can’t go backward and fix what happened to get prison time. Yesterday is gone, but today and tomorrow are not. Today and tomorrow change futures, according to the choices we make within them. We “are” a product of our choices! And because of that, I choose to think more thoughtfully about them than I ever have. Garth Brooks said, “Life’s a dance we learn as we go”. And I say, that if we don’t learn and “just” go, we open the door to allow others to make some choices for us. Today I choose to be the captain of my own ship. I can’t yet make all my own decisions, as the govt. still has a say in a lot. But the ones I can I give great consideration. Choices and mindset are two things that work off of one another. One either compliments the other, or one dictates the other in a negative manner. Actions start with thoughts. Positive thoughts yield positive actions. In my opinion, this is the starting procedure to a new and successful life and future in the free world…
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