Crafting your destiny: The power of choices and actions
Unearth the tools bestowed upon you by a higher power and learn to wield them wisely. Your life's masterpiece is waiting to be painted - will you take the brush?
“The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
Have you ever stopped to consider the future you are crafting for yourself? In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that the choices you make today shape the landscape of tomorrow. The concept of the future is a fascinating one—it’s a time still to come, yet it’s constantly approaching, whether we embrace it or not.
Your future is not set in stone; it is a malleable creation, influenced by your thoughts, behaviors, and actions. Every decision you make, no matter how small, leaves an imprint on the canvas of your life. Your future is a reflection of your past choices and actions—a testament to the path you’ve chosen to follow.
Consider this: God, or whatever higher power you believe in, has equipped you with invaluable tools to shape your destiny. These tools include your sound mind and brain, your unique talents and gifts, the diverse array of people in the world who can support and inspire you, and a multitude of other resources. It’s as though you’ve been given a canvas, a set of permanent paints (what you create cannot be erased), and a collection of brushes.
One of life’s defining moments is the choice you make: Will you take those brushes into your own hands and paint your own masterpiece, or will you allow someone else to dictate the strokes? Your life, your destiny, and the legacy you leave behind are all determined by this fundamental decision.
The power of creation doesn’t stop at your talents and resources; it extends to the people you choose to surround yourself with. As the saying goes, “A friend is God’s way of apologising to us for our families.” This implies that we have the incredible gift of selecting the people who will journey with us through life—people who can be closer and more supportive than our own blood relatives.
In essence, you were created by the Master Creator to be a creator in your own right. You’ve been entrusted with the responsibility to shape your future, using the tools and opportunities at your disposal. The words you speak, the thoughts you think, the food you eat, and the actions you take—all of these are the brushstrokes that define your destiny. And remember, even the smallest choices can lead to monumental consequences over time.
There’s no such thing as an inconsequential day in your life. Each day is a building block for the future you are designing. So, take a moment to reflect on your today: Does it align with the vision you had for yourself yesterday? If not, it’s time to review your choices and consider how you can adjust your course to create the future you truly desire.
In the end, the future is yours to shape. It’s a blank canvas waiting for your unique masterpiece. The question remains: What future are you creating?
Content supplied by Veli Ndaba, the NeuroEngineer
