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Welcome back to the Growing Tree of Life, our weekly exploration of personal growth and well-being.
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Issue Number: #085
Date: 10 September 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes
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What Do You Really Deserve?
Have you ever found yourself saying, "I did this and that, and it didn’t work out. It’s not fair.”
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I certainly had moments of frustration when I felt I didn’t get what I deserved. The truth is, it can feel unfair because we are often unaware of the rules we're playing by. Imagine trying to play a game without knowing the rules. How can you expect to win?
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Life operates under certain principles that, when understood, can change how we navigate challenges and successes.
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The Two Rules of Life
In life, there are two essential components that determine what we receive:
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- Action
- Belief and Intention
While we frequently hear that “you have to act to get results,” there's another layer that is often overlooked—belief and intention.
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Historically, people recognised the spiritual aspect of our existence, understanding that action alone is simply not enough. We are not merely physical beings; we are spiritual beings as well. Our minds and souls work together with the unseen forces that shape our lives.
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Neglecting the spiritual side can lead you to be disappointed with the results you get. The reality is, you don’t get what you deserve; you get what you believe you deserve.
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The Power of Belief
Take, for example, two woodworkers. Both are skilled artisans and both craft beautiful, handmade furniture. However, they approach the market very differently:
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- The first woodworker sells his piece for £1,000.
- The second woodworker prices his work at £10,000.
The answer: their beliefs about the worth of their craftsmanship.
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- The first woodworker counts the hours he put in, the price of materials, and comes to the conclusion that his work is worth £1,000. He pitches it accordingly—perhaps on platforms like Etsy, where handmade items typically fetch lower prices.
- The second woodworker looks at the years of experience, the ways he has upgraded his skills, and the uniqueness of his pieces. With that in mind, he seeks out wealthy clients or opts for an auction setting, confident that buyers will recognise the true value of his work.
Both produce quality items, but their beliefs dictate what they receive in return.
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This principle extends far beyond woodworking.
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Your belief system profoundly influences your actions and, ultimately, your results.
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- If you believe you can achieve a goal, you will take steps to pursue it.
- If you believe you can't achieve something, you won’t even try.
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The Combination is The Key
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Success in life isn't about belief alone or action alone; it's about merging the two.
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Your beliefs fuel your actions, and without that belief, your actions may not lead to the outcomes you desire.
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Next time you're reflecting on your efforts, consider this:
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- What do you believe you deserve?
- How is your belief influencing your actions?
- Are your goals aligned with what you believe you can achieve?
- Are you engaging in the actions that assert your worth?
Tip for today:
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You don’t get what you deserve; you get what you believe you deserve.
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Next time you think that you didn't get what you deserved, check your beliefs and your actions. Did they align? If not, spend time cultivating beliefs that empower you and align with your deepest intentions.
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Craft your life with both action and belief, and watch how your world transforms.
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That’s all for today. Thank you for reading, and see you next Tuesday.
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