I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.
I am sure that you heard that before as well.
I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.
This quote is from the last 2 lines of the poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley
But are we really the master of our fate and captain of our soul?
More importantly, how do we really become the master of our fate and the captain of our soul?
Here is what I believe is the secret to becoming just that!
What Henley did NOT say is why he is the Master of His Fate and the Captain of his Soul.
What then is the secret?
We can control our thoughts.
Well, our thoughts control our actions, and our actions determine our results.
If our predominant thoughts are “woe is me”, we should not be surprised when we attract negative results.
What do successful people have in common?
Generally we see an attitude of positivity and confidence, which are a natural result of positive actions.
Do you agree with me that these positve results are because of these folks holding positive thoughts?
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23
If our thoughts are not positive, how can we then change that?
I believe the best first step is to develop an attitude of gratitude, even making or reviewing at the start and end of each day all those things for which we are grateful.
I know, our world may not be perfect but I can guarantee you at least half of the world is a whole lot worse off than you and I.
You will be surprised at how quickly we can start to see positve results, as we develop positive habits of success.
Do you know someone who needs to hear this message today – please share it with them.
Let’s all be the “Master of my Fate and the Captain of My Soul”!
May you be richly blessed!
Ron
Ron McLean, the Dream Roper
Helping You to Lasso Your Dreams
cell/text: 864-404-6696
PS: As a senior, I find other seniors who have too much time on their hands and spend it clinging to negative circumstances. My mission is to help Baby Boomers become the Master of their Fate, by showing them options to gain control of their life, not becoming their circumstances.
If I can help you, just book a time on my schedule HERE