Look Into My Eyes

I ran into one of my "doubters" the this morning. I must say that I was proud of myself for standing up to this "dream killer". One thing that I have learned and improved on in my life over the past year is to stand up to those that tell me "I can't" or "I won't".

I was confronted by this person and listen to their defeating thoughts. Being polite, I heard them out. I didn't lash out or become rude. I collected my thoughts and composure. I smiled and was ready to respond.

I looked at this person and said to them:

"Look into my eyes and tell me that I can't.
I will then show you how I did.

Look into my eyes and tell me that I won't.
I will then show that I did.

Look into my eyes and tell me that I shouldn't.
I will they show you why I should.

Look into my eyes and tell me that I should never.
I will then prove to you why I will always.

Look into my eyes and tell me that I am no good.
I will then show you why I will be the best.

Look into my eyes and tell me why I am a loser.
I will then show you why I am a winner.

Look into my eyes and tell me why I will never achieve.
I will then remember you once I am on top.

Look into my eyes and tell me that I will never reach my goals.
I will reach them and set new ones.

Look into my eyes and tell me I am not.
I will then show you that I am."
Feeling a large burden had just been lifted off my shoulders, I stared into their eyes for a few seconds longer. I believe this person got my point. They knew from the get go that I was all of these things that I said I was or am going to be.

I was finished with this person. So I walked away from the mirror.

This morning I was reminded that our biggest critics/doubters/dream killers in life are ourselves. It is hard for those around you to believe in you if you don't believe in yourself. Sure, life throws you curve balls, puts hurdles in your path or even builds a brick wall in your way. Every problem has a solution, one that God has intended for you to work through to make you stronger.

My thoughts on the way to work this morning were about those who stop believing in themselves. Times get tough and they fold. Such challenges are put into our lives to help us develop into the strong leaders and believers that God intended us to be.

Don't doubt your ability to be great.