Who knew “opening doors” could be so difficult? What doors are you trying to open? The one to help you feel better about yourself? Or perhaps a better home for you and your family? Those would be the doors of self determination! A better job, or career … looks like you’re still at the door of self-determination. Your own business? Self determination! Making positive things happen for yourself and others? Yes, still the same door of self determination!
Do you notice a theme going on here? The secret to opening doors that will lead you to your success in bringing about the changes you desire – is to tell yourself you can do it. And then make it happen through repeated persistence, cultivating a – never give up, some way – some how, attitude!
Is it easy? Of course not! Nothing worthwhile comes easy. Self determination doesn’t just happen. There’s more than just a bit of work required. Is it doable? Yes – if you think you can (and you can)! Is it worth it? Absolutely!
When opportunity knocks at your door,
remember you’re the one who needs to open it!”
Penny L Howe, 2014
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Thanks for your visit today. In the coming weeks I’ll be sharing a few specific “how-to’s” on what and how you can achieve a strong self determining attitude. In the meantime, Remember to keep taking care of you. If you don’t secure your own health and well-being first, anything you are striving towards becomes much more difficult.
~ Penny
The Why About This 
That image looks rather creepy at first glance, but it conveys an important message. Sometimes, you have to open doors of opportunity yourself!
Hello, Alejandro. Yes we do. I though the photo was a good illustration for that, although, as you say, rather creepy in appearance, lol!
Words of wisdom! Hugs to you my dear and have a wonderful day! ^..^ B
Hi Barb. Thank you my dear friend. Warm hugs to you! Have a fun and relaxing weekend! xo
Where the heck are the darn keys when I need them? 😉
xo 🙂 🙂 xo
Well that’s just the truth, RoSy! Funny how we are always losing our keys, in life. Lol, 🙂 xx
I look forward to your upcoming posts on this subject. I am sure they will be the inspiration so many of us need.
Thank you. I will do my very best! Have wonderful weekend, LuAnn, 🙂 xx
Your words are very true Penny and they remind me of something I heard elsewhere by Harvey Mackay
“Nobody ever said life would be easy, they just said it would be worth it”. You give the same kind of inspiration my friend. Thank you
Thank you Alastair, with all my heart, dear friend! xx
You’re welcome Penny 🙂
the image says it all.
Thanks Penny
It does, doesn’t it? Enjoy the day – as you can!
Great message. Love the inspirational energy of your posts. I’m new to the WordPress blogging world– I wish I would have started this sooner!
Hi Estela. Welcome! Now is a perfect time to start and I’m sure you’ve already discovered that WordPress bloggers care about people and issues (and other bloggers) everywhere! Enjoy yourself, be creative and explore. Glad to have you here! Penny 🙂
I needed this today! I look forward to the how-to’s!
Hi Sue! Thanks. I find I need to reaffirm my own self determination almost every day. I look forward to, hopefully passing on some of the things that work for me!