"There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path."
This is a modern version of a very old quote. The basics of the quote are twofold. It is one thing to know the path to take. It is another thing to actually walk that path. Knowledge and Action are two different concepts. One of the keys to understanding this is to realize that if you know the correct path, it may take courage and integrity to actually walk the path
Integrity is defined as “Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.” Also, it can be defined as “The state of being unimpaired; soundness.” And finally, it can be defined as “The quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness.” All three apply to the quote.
How often do you find yourself in a situation where you know what you should do (or at least you have a plan), but you just can't seem to do it?
Maybe you just can't get started. You're falling into the "tomorrow is a good day to start" trap.
If this is the case, then your situation is described by the quote above. You know the path, but you're not on it. It's a question of integrating the path into your life.
Or maybe you've started a million times but have a hard time staying on track and sticking to it. Somehow, you just keep sabotaging yourself.
In this case, you get on the path - but you're not properly aligned with it, so you'll eventually stray from it. We need to get aligned and make the necessary adjustments to stay aligned.
Two simple, steps:
Know the path
Walk the path
Simple, but not easy. No one ever stays on the path all the time. We all wander off from time to time. The trick is to notice when you’re off and work on getting back on as quickly as possible.
What can you do to help keep track of how well you are staying on the path? The sooner you detect that you’re off, the sooner and easier it is to get back.
Not easy, but totally worth it.
This is a modern version of a very old quote. The basics of the quote are twofold. It is one thing to know the path to take. It is another thing to actually walk that path. Knowledge and Action are two different concepts. One of the keys to understanding this is to realize that if you know the correct path, it may take courage and integrity to actually walk the path
Integrity is defined as “Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.” Also, it can be defined as “The state of being unimpaired; soundness.” And finally, it can be defined as “The quality or condition of being whole or undivided; completeness.” All three apply to the quote.
How often do you find yourself in a situation where you know what you should do (or at least you have a plan), but you just can't seem to do it?
Maybe you just can't get started. You're falling into the "tomorrow is a good day to start" trap.
If this is the case, then your situation is described by the quote above. You know the path, but you're not on it. It's a question of integrating the path into your life.
Or maybe you've started a million times but have a hard time staying on track and sticking to it. Somehow, you just keep sabotaging yourself.
In this case, you get on the path - but you're not properly aligned with it, so you'll eventually stray from it. We need to get aligned and make the necessary adjustments to stay aligned.
Two simple, steps:
Know the path
Walk the path
Simple, but not easy. No one ever stays on the path all the time. We all wander off from time to time. The trick is to notice when you’re off and work on getting back on as quickly as possible.
What can you do to help keep track of how well you are staying on the path? The sooner you detect that you’re off, the sooner and easier it is to get back.
Not easy, but totally worth it.
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