Ann

Avoiding effort is more difficult than just going ahead and getting it done. Because not only do you spend time and energy avoiding the effort, you also must suffer the consequences of failing to do the work.

Take the time to do what must be done. Don't get caught up in making judgments about whether it is easy or difficult, pleasant or unpleasant, for that will just hold you back.

If you're interested in finding the easiest way out, consider this. The easiest way is to just go ahead and get it done.

Is there something you've been avoiding because it will require too much effort? Is there really anything at all that you've gained by putting it off?

Imagine the sense of satisfaction and release that you'll enjoy when the task is completed. Think of how great it will be when you're no longer constantly dreading it.

Then get busy and get it done. Make the effort, finish the work, and you'll find that you've truly taken the easy way out.

-- Ralph Marston

Copyright ©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr.

GlassPrisoner

Yup, do the next indicated right thing. Do what's in front of you. I've found life to be so much easier since I put this into practice.

Astro

Thanks for sharing this message, Ann.

For my first 5-6 months of sobriety I avoided the 12 Steps like the plague, trying to find that easier, softer way between the lines. It was right in front of me the whole time.

indigo

Thanks Ann.

hugs Annie