Finding solutions

We've all had something that has worked for us in life.  Identifying that allows us to choose to do more of what works for us, finding solutions. For me it's persistance and meditation.  I ask myself. "am I going to give up" when confronted with challenges I don't currently know how to meet.  Invaribly, the answer that I come up with is, "No, I'm not giving up".  Then I meditate, accepting the thoughts in my mind.  At first the thoughts are usually negative and defeatist.  As I accept the existence of. those thoughts and choose not to act on them, invariably I get an idea of something else I could try.  I know every attempt increases my belief in myself regardless of the outcome.  Making the attempt itself makes me stronger and more effective. I find myself asking myself the question, do things work out for me?  I would say yes in the long run and often times no in the short run.  I think I should redefine what I understand "working out" to mean.  I feel strong and at peace when I'm making one more attempt even if that attempt doesn't seem to work in the physical world..  That attempt is a success in helping me feel better about myself and stronger, even if it seems to not work in the physical world.  Upon reflection, just identifying and making the attempt fills me with hope and optimism.  I'm prepared to call that success. In producing this podcast, I've come aware of one more attempt I can make today and am  more optimistic as a result. I offer thought coaching to strengthen your acceptance of your freedom to choosed what thoughts to act on.  If this is of interest to you, contact me at [email protected] to schedule a free initial consultation. My books are availalble on Amazon.  You can find links to them on my website, www.thoughtcoachingbyscott.com