Be Critical But Look For The Positive, The Productive And You Will Succeed

Critical circumstances occur more often than we might think.

While much of life is fun and this is important, much of life affects our present or our futures. And this we need to assess and continue as if our life depended upon it. Our quality of life does, but at times it is even more significant than that.

At these times it is best not to be too impulsive. We need to calmly reflect on how we got there and what the options now are.

If necessary we need to seek advice and assistance. At the least we should think about what will do and plan ahead.

Everything has repercussions. The consequences of our actions need to be considered in the same way as the actions themselves. Otherwise we leave ourselves open to the unexpected.

At times this will undoubtedly occur. We then need to calmly assess what we should do and not just jump in with the first thing we think of.

This review process often is an instantaneous thing. Our minds and brains are so sharp we may not be aware of the processes involved.

This should not remove us from the responsibilities that we have for ourselves and the people around us.

If things of significance are happening for and to us then this can be seen in a good and positive light. It may well mean that we are really forging ahead in life and growing and developing at a good rate.

Circumstances that draw the best out of us will be the ones we may well learn more from.

But we should not get lazy or fall asleep. We need to remain alert and ready for the challenges that life may throw our way.

We can get so used to tackling them that they become more or less routine. Don't look to find fault - where will that really get you. Will that help you accomplish the tasks you set yourself? Work on being a good judge and evaluator of change and of life and you will achieve what you need to do.

But at times you need to review your life. Then you should question and wonder and, if need be, also critical. Think about what is really happening in your life. What you are doing. What you are involved in. What direction your life is going in.

Being critical.

At times like these words can be very powerful - healing, soothing, comforting, relaxing . . .

The power of words . . .

We can let ourselves open to the thoughts and their meanings and be ready to assimilate them and take on board.

Let them gently and slowly impact on our lives as we read.

I hope this page will do this and more. I hope this example will help to express life in an insightful, penetrating but easy to read manner. And help us to question the lives we lead and the manner in which we live them.

In life we have no wish to be too critical
in our approach to things be they general or crucial
because we need to act in a state of ease
be they for fun or more serious duties

But changes occur and we need to meet these circumstance
head on and with strength and the right to advance
in life and in deed as we act for the best
life should be fun and enjoyable and not always a test

For if a test it is then things may get more tense
we may be decisive, analytical yes, but can commence
to look at things in too serious a light
and not see the wood for the trees and despite

Of knowing what we are doing this and every day
seeing everything as vital, urgent, important will sway
us in taking our energies off in a particular way
which we may see as perilous, precarious and plain risky

For in this way we may treat circumstances too tense
which may fog our judgment and make us dense
to the possibility of a lighter side that life has to offer
found within and you don't have to be an actor

For this is what about life is really critical
if we're not careful it could be pivotal
to how our life may well turn out
it is both serious and vital to learn about

What in life makes us really tick
analytical, penetrating or plain music
to our ears and also to our heart
if changes in our life can really start

The ball rolling along real fine
we have no need to resign
ourselves to having second best
with so much on offer and for us to test

And find that it is really legitimate
discriminating, discerning and it will penetrate
within ourselves and show us the way
safe and secure and keep unpleasantness away

From us and give us a free home run
to find life for ourselves confident and certain
that it is there for all to see
life in the raw, precious and free

Ready for all of us to explore
be critical for sure but don't endure
what you don't want to happen to you
do something about it or join the queue

Of those who critique both life and change
but would rather try instead to exchange
their lot and leave with no trace
missing the real experience and life's good grace.

All best,
Martin