The most important thing in life is not the daily ups and downs we experience, but rather our reaction to those events. Our capacity to Bounce back from challenging situations determines our direction and destiny.
To be “Bounced” can also have another meaning. The term is also used to signify 
rejection or failure. At first glance, it appears the meanings of the word Bounce are incongruent. When we take a closer look we actually see they are very much in harmony.
Those who are most successful in life and achieve that which many only dream about are typically the people who effectively deal with rejection and failure. The more they are “Bounced”, the stronger they become. They recuperate and Bounce back from being “Bounced” because of a high degree of confidence and tremendous conviction in their abilities.
To be a better Bouncer there are several factors to take into account. Where we happen to be in our particular cycle is one of the most crucial to consider. Sometimes we are up and sometimes we are down. If we are at the bottom of a Bounce, our capacity to look at things in a positive light and come out fighting is more complicated. If we are on top of the world and feeling wonderful, our capacity to Bounce back is enhanced.
One of the biggest misconceptions of motivation is that we can feel up and motivated all of the time. There are times when we feel down and there is nothing anyone or anything can do to make us Bounce back at that particular moment. Nor should we expect that we should never feel down. If we never know that feeling of misery and misfortune, we can never truly experience the exhilaration and excitement of life.
There is a time for everything and each and every instant has a reason for being. When we feel down and out instead of getting upset with ourselves or with those who want us to miraculously feel up and motivated, we can instead say:
“Don’t bug me, I am in a bottom of a Bounce, but I will be back!”
Being congruent and in harmony with our emotions is perhaps one of the most difficult things we can do. We are taught from a very young age that it isn’t always wise or desirable to show what we feel. Instead we often repress feelings which elicit extreme emotions in the positive and the negative.
When we are down, it’s OK to be down as long as we know we can and will Bounce back. When we are up and motivated, we should bathe in the beauty of the moment. At the same time, it is realistic to accept that there will be a time when the cycle changes and thus prepare to Bounce back when we feel we are in the bottom of a Bounce.
Those who Bounce best assure that the agony of defeat will time and again lead to the thrill of victory.
It’s the Bounce that Counts!
∞ Rob McBride ∞
LL I 18
Energy is life and we communicate with the world according to our level of energy. Internal energy is a direct reflection of our physical and emotional well-being. When we are physically and emotionally energized, we direct our destiny. When we are physically and emotionally weak, we drift aimlessly in an ocean of change.
Physical exercise is initially exhausting and ultimately satisfactory. Laziness is initially satisfactory and ultimately unproductive. While it is imperative to recharge our bodies to create energy, the best way to achieve this goal is by restful sleep and not lethargy. Strenuous physical endeavor activates our body and creates energy. By using every opportunity during the day to exercise our bodies, we generate and store energy for future use.
Change creates a wave of emotions which determines our motivation and desire to make decisions and take action. Our capacity to Ride the Wave of Change and control our “internal dialogue” is a powerful tool which directs our response to life’s circumstances.
There are two words which help to manage and direct our “internal dialogue.” The words are BECAUSE and BUT.
process these changes will determine the attitude we assume with respect to each event. In the first case, the word BECAUSE affirms the importance of the positive reaction and in the second case, the word BUT detracts from the importance of the negative reaction allowing us to find positive elements of the change.
capability while we place more emphasis on our inability to achieve an objective. In order to utilize the word BUT in a positive way, we can “phrase” this “internal dialogue” as follows:
Overcoming the challenge provides us with the exhilaration and pride associated with accomplishing an important task.
Este mes de julio somos afortunados por tener una “Luna Azul”, que significa que habrá dos lunas llenas en el mismo mes. Es un fenómeno poco frecuente y la próxima “Luna Azul” será en el mes de mayo de 2007. Tomé esta oportunidad para explicar una de las ideas centrales de nuestro Lunar Letter.
comprar un carro nuevo o conseguir un trabajo diferente. Cuando agregamos un plan de acción a la meta, lo más probable es que logremos este objetivo. Si este plan funciona bien para objetivos a corto plazo, ¿qué tal una meta que tenga que ver con nuestra vida y nuestra salud a más largo plazo?
Piedra Preciosa, significa que hemos logrado un objetivo importante en nuestra vida. En este momento sugiero que hagamos el proceso de nuevo. Según los actuarios de las compañías de seguros, una persona que tiene 100 años aún tiene una expectativa de vida. Tus Piedras Preciosas crean una imagen importante para vivir en el presente y de rebotar de situaciones difíciles, porque al final…