The Breath of Dawn

The Breath of Dawn
He will raise you up

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Ben Franklin's Virtue - Resolution



Resolution

Now was this not predestined to be my topic of today?! Here is one girl that has not stuck to resolve to write this blog.  

Benjamin Franklin’s Virtue of Resolution had two agreements:
1.       Resolve to perform what you ought.
2.       Perform without fail what you resolve.

These virtues relate to our attitudes toward activities and the challenges or opportunities they present. Good character builds from virtue. 

In my particular case I could cite a bunch of issues as to not writing this blog; building my own business, hunting new territory, being CEO to my household, and helping my friends reach some pivotal goals. BUT, I am a no excuses kinda gal. Excuses give us reasons to continue with poor behaviour, versus RESOLVE to perform! 

Resolve is defined as to decide firmly on a course of action. 

Decision making can be easy; sticking to the action, affording your discipline to perform what you have decided is another beast. A beast it is because I have seen some keen sharp people discipline themselves so tightly it must ensure success. Take for example the athlete, persistent with physical, mental and social work outs. Each day a repetitive cycle, they grind over and over to achieve another personal best. That takes a beast. Another form of beast; the advocate, a warrior for justice, rights or moral servitude awakens each day to resolve their performance again. Their battle whether in the court room, on the field, or in the streets. 

 
 So for those of us lacking resolve, getting off track, slipping ... how can we create resolution in us?

I think the best method to initiate resolution in life is to live with intent. Intentional living sets before you the actions, attitude, and performance desired and needed for the next day. Intentional living involves the practice of resolve and discipline to perform each day, as one must to succeed at the stated intent.

 
Starting each day with intent, sets your day up for success.

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