{"id":1071,"date":"2015-08-05T03:00:54","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T09:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin.patheos.com\/blogs\/theprinciplesofspiritualliving\/?p=1071"},"modified":"2015-08-02T19:51:20","modified_gmt":"2015-08-03T01:51:20","slug":"relentless-positive-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/theprinciplesofspiritualliving\/2015\/08\/relentless-positive-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Relentless Positive Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

Have you ever heard the term \u201crelentless positive action.\u201d Positive action I get. I have been practicing living a more forward moving, positively enforced life for over two decades. I just published a book that deals with this, I\u2019ve taught it in classes and congregations and work with clients doing this. But \u201crelentless?\u201d<\/p>\n

Our oldest cat, Dillon, is a model of Principle in Action. Dillon loves to drape himself over you and then fall fast asleep. He\u2019s not particular about whether it\u2019s your thigh while you are sitting watching TV, over your head and shoulders while perched above you on a high backed chair, or on your arm as you are trying to use your computer mouse.<\/p>\n

\"HPIM1865\"<\/a>He just needs to be near us. It really doesn\u2019t matter what our<\/em> agenda is. Having food on your lap or reading a book is of no consequence. He intends to occupy the space he desires. Your sandwich or your book are simply irrelevant; they don\u2019t even fit into the equation. His sweet face and sad eyes will get you every time if you attempt to push him away.<\/p>\n

He is relentless, positive action in motion. The needs or desires of other creatures don\u2019t register on his radar. He is being driven by instincts that compel him to fulfill his immediate need regardless of the consequences. As human beings we don\u2019t have that luxury if we are to operate harmoniously in society.<\/p>\n

Those who are not relentless in their pursuit of happiness and fulfillment in life are stopped by the smallest inconvenience. What\u2019s keeping me from the gym today? Who\u2019s stopping me from taking more candy off the grocery list? Which project needs so much attention that I can\u2019t find fifteen minutes to do my yoga routine? If we need an excuse to get off course, we\u2019ll find one.<\/p>\n

So how do we move forward, relentless in our pursuit of our vision in a positive manner without bulldozing over everything and everyone in our way? Balance and intention hold the key. Spirit doesn\u2019t fulfill our desires at the expense of people around us. We also need to make sure that the company we keep is supportive of our hopes, dreams, goals and vision.<\/p>\n

Relentless positive action also means we re-evaluate our course frequently, making the corrections necessary to achieve our goals. We learn to compromise in the process, yet hold fast to our integrity and moral values that make us who we are. We strive to align ourselves with like-minded people who support our life journey and have a vision that we can similarly support.<\/p>\n

This week strive to be relentless in the positive forward motion of your life vision and goals!<\/p>\n

In Spirit, Truth and Playfulness,<\/p>\n

Terry<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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