We are all told that we have “potential” almost everyday of
our life. Potential. What does that mean? It’s a word that’s used a lot. “You
have such great potential,” someone might say. Do you believe them?
The word comes from the Latin word, potentialis, a word that comes from another Latin word, potentia
which means power! So when we’re told that
we have potential, it is being said that we have power. Power to do what
exactly? I would like to think, and pass along, that it’s the power to do
anything you want!
Life gives us a road map that shows us how to get to where
ever we want to go. It’s up to us to watch the signs along the way on our
journey, to see where life wants to take us. So how do we do this?
There are times when we get so caught up in the negatives of
life, that we don’t see what life is telling us. We tend to think about how
much life is cheating us of the good things we deserve, how unfair it is that
we didn’t get the raise, that someone else is more fortunate than we. When we
get swept away with the negative tide of life, we stop looking for and at the
positive and fall into depression that takes us away from what really belongs
to us.
It’s important to watch the clues around us because life is
filled with positives. When we tap into these positives, we take control of our
lives and can steer ourselves more toward a better and more productive life. We
all have goals and dreams that we want to reach, and many times we look at the
obstacles to overcome more than easy way to get there. Life is really on our side, and once we
truly realize this, we’ll be well on our way to achieving more than we ever
thought possible.
So remember, your potential is power. We all have it inside
of us, but we can only tap into it through a positive outlook and daily,
positive affirmation that life is here to bring us to our dreams and goals and
give us all that we desire. Let nothing stand in your way. Your life is yours,
and shouldn’t be controlled by any negative, outside influences. Take control
of your life and allow it to help you reach where you really and, and deserve,
to be in life.
Drew Bankston
