Character is not something you inherit...it is something you build.

The problem is, most people don't like change. Change is HARD. Therefore, their character tends to remain the same year over year, decade over decade. And this is a disservice to the entire world as a whole.

Older adults yell at the news on TV screens, and they argue on FB about the changes that need to be made in this world.

Younger adults go down rabbit holes of information on google that feed their own narrative, and cut off friends that disagree with their viewpoint because they don't know how to handle debate and different views.

EVEN THOUGH CHANGE IS PREDICATED ON TALKING TO EACH OTHER AND HELPING ONE ANOTHER!!!

Common theme...

all generations don't want to look in the mirror and ask themselves how they can take action, better their own character, and BUILD POSITIVE CHANGE.

And I need help from others like you, who are willing to build their own character up, because I want to make a positive change on this earth and I can't do it alone!

What is the first step?!?

Decide your avatar?

Wait what CJ?

My avatar?!?

Yes.

Choose an avatar that represents the characteristics and qualities you hope to live by throughout your life.

Write these qualities and characteristics down.

Then list stories and examples of how those characteristics show up in your day to day life.

An example for me is patience.

Patience is something that has been an extreme struggle for me throughout my lifetime. So, I have chosen patience as one of the characteristics that my avatar does extremely well. When I find myself in moments of anxiousness and urgency...I can now visualize what my avatar would do instead. This helps me adjust my own actions to be more in line with the (avatar) person I want to be and ultimately become.

Am I perfect at this?

Hell no.

I fail at it every day.

Yet, I have noticed that over time, I am becoming more patient in scenarios that used to drive me crazy.

^^^

This is a huge win for me!

I look forward to continue to work towards a life of patience.

What about you though???

What characteristics do you want your avatar to have?

WRITE THEM DOWN AND START TAKING ACTION IN THE POSITIVE DIRECTION.

Happy THRIVE THURSDAY!

#thriveon

CJ

p.s. today I am grateful for water. It has been HOT here in Texas, and with my training, I am literally sweating out what feels like gallons every day. Quality H2o has been a blessing!