September 19th - Ambition

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Ambition is achievement's soul mate.

Action is the matchmaker 

that brings these affinities together 

so that sparks can begin to fly 

and we can set the world on fire. 

We think highly of achievement.

He's a fine fellow 

- honorable, desirable, the perfect gentleman.

But ambition is considered more of a tramp than a lady,

a vixen rather than a virtue.

If her passion and power aren't 

creatively and constructively channeled,

she could turn on the one who invoked her presence.

Just as electricity can be life enhancing or destructive, 

so can ambition. 

What ambition really needs is a new press agent.

The only time we ever hear about her 

is when she's blamed for somebody's downfall.

But ambition only becomes dangerous when, 

blinded by her charms,

we become easy marks for greed.

When the soul is impoverished, 

the ego is easily seduced. 

Greed is a very effective pimp for the dark side.

It's no wonder that many women flee from authenticity.

It's too dangerous to admit, even to ourselves, 

that we possess not only aspirations but ambitions.

But what if ambition is a gift of Spirit?

What if ambition is part of the authentic package, 

generously bestowed on us all 

when we were given our personal gifts? 

If sex can be both sacred and profane, 

if power blesses as well as destroys, 

why should the nature of ambition be any different?

What if we are supposed to be ambitious?

What if our refusal to channel our ambitions for our highest good,

the highest good of those we love and the rest of the world,

is the real corruption of Power?

Think of all that could be accomplished 

if women cherished their ambitions and 

brought them into the Light where they belong.

Think of how our lives could be transformed 

if we respected ambition and gave grateful thanks 

for being entrusted with such a miraculous gift.

 

One thing is certain.

We cannot achieve without ambition.

Action - ambition in motion -

is what produces achievement.

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Gratitude Journal

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1) I'm grateful that the kids don't seem to be getting any worse. I checked their ears, no signs of infection, and their fevers broke around nap time. Of course they just spiked again, but hopefully this will all be over soon.

2) McDonalds. When you're sick, it's what you eat.

3) An entire day cuddling and watching Avatar. 

4) Robbie went to work in the vineyard.

5) Feeling refreshed. And this little thing that popped it's head up today.