"He who asks fortune-tellers the future, unwittingly forfeits an inner intimation of coming events that is a thousand times more exact than anything they may say."
-Walter Benjamin-
A funny thing happened to me just as I was about to type this article. After being a member of Searchwarp for 16 months, I realize that a hectic work schedule has drastically decreased my article input, reducing me to a writing no-show. However, now that my working hours have returned to normal, I predict more articles will be forthcoming, which brings me to the topic of this commentary, predicting the future.
All of us have a natural curiosity about the future. When we read a book, we are eager to find out the ending, before reaching the final page. This attitude is indicative of our desire to know our fate. Unfortunately, some individuals resort to bizarre methods, to find out what the future has in store for them.
Open any "New Age" magazine, and you will find rows of advertisements, inviting you to call Miss Penelope for a reading, or send $20 to Rev. Fibber Zipper for a financial blessing. The most popular gimmick consists of dialing an 800 number, where you are then told that a professional psychic will give you a free reading. The first three minutes are free, but additional minutes range from $1.99 to $4.99. All this sounds like a lot of hot air doesn't it? That's because it is.
Rev. Fibber Zipper, the psychic dog
My advice to any one entertaining the thought of using the services of a psychic is, keep your money in your pocket. There is another way to predict your future. Surprisingly, it does not involve a soothsayer, and it's free. That's right FREE.
So, if you want to predict what is going to happen to you in the next 10 minutes, 10 hours or 10 years, read on.
What happens in our lives is important. That is why all of us, would love to have our own personal clairvoyant; someone who can predict what will happen if we do or don't do certain things. The truth is, we do have a psychic, ourselves.
Every individual is equipped with an internal mechanism that can forecast success and failure, happiness and sadness, sickness and health. We can predict misery for ourselves, or we can predict happiness. We can predict success, abundance and joy, or we can predict failure, poverty and depression. We do this by the way we act, think, speak and feel.
How we feel about ourselves, determines our present and future. Jesus Christ said that by our words we are justified, and by our words we are condemned. Let's use the following example to test that theory. Upon waking up, say to yourself, "I am going to have a great day, no matter what happens." As you repeat those words and they sink in, you will walk out the door, believing that no matter what happens, you are going to have a great day.
Even the most appalling situation will not upset you today. Petty things that you complained about in the past, no longer seem important. You are determined that you will not let any situation or individual destroy your good feelings about yourself or this day. It is you who are in control of these 24 hours, and it is you who will maintain that control.
And when the day is over, you will look back and recall that no matter what obstacles stood in your way, you were able to handle them. See it was you who predicted how the course of your day would go.
Now let's try the opposite of this experiment. You can wake up with a lousy attitude, and remark that you are going to have a bad day. Based solely on your words, there is a 99.8% probability, your day will be awful. Try this experiment yourself, and see what happens. So, you see, to a great degree, it is you who determine your future. No one has that responsibility but you.
In light of this eye opener, from this moment on, you will avoid letting unhappy words or thoughts cross your lips. Moreover, you will only use words that convey a positive attitude. Isn't it great to know, it is we who control our destiny? Yes, we are our own prophets.
One final thought: While we do indeed control our destiny, remember, the outcome is in God's hand.
» left by David Tanguay (2 years 113 days ago.)
You make some very good points here Peggy. However when you say “when you wake up in the morning say to yourself “you’re going to have a great day“ ” this comment kind of relates to positive thinking which I’m not partial to. I do believe in some kind of positive thinking but not the part that says “I’m going to win” but rather the part that says “I’ll do the best I can.”
But I do agree how we meet the challenges that confront us each day is simply using the resources we have acquired through the years to relate to and overcome this particular situation. Another issue you bring up
"Petty things that you complained about in the past, no longer seem important." I'm aware to this issue very much looking back at circumstances that used to bother me seem ridiculous. but I'll try a few of you're suggestions.......thanks
One of the things I admire about you, besides your writing skills, is your honesty. Granted, like the majority of people, I'm not always in the best of moods, but I am a strong believer in always being positive, no matter how dreary the situation.
As for saying "I will do the best I can", that too is a great philosophy. Heck, I'm just embarrassed, that I didn't include it in the article.
» left by Judi Lake(1,883) Judi Lake (2 years 113 days ago.)
Oh, Peggy, I am so excited to send my $20.00 to Rev. Fibber Zipper for a financial blessing -- I think I may overnight it at that! (smile) yes, I love checking out those ads and wonder really how many people really contact these people especially the psychic 800s. Seriously, Peggy, a lot of truth to what your article says; I too believe that we can determine how our day goes depending on our mindset but, as you said, the final outcome is indeed in God's hand. Thanks for your great style article! Respond to this comment
» left by Peggy Butler(4,207) Peggy Butler (2 years 111 days ago.)
Judi, your comments had me laughing out loud about sending $20 to Rev. Fibber Zipper. Well, Missy, I just wanted to let you know, that Rev. Fibber Zipper, is my beautiful chow/collie, whose real name is J.R.
Yes, the same J.R. who ruled the roost of Southfork in a little known series called Dallas. Now, Judi as soon as Rev. Fibber Zipper receives the money, I will send you a "blessed" keychain, valued at $2.00. (Smile).
Seriously, Judi your sense of humor always makes me smile.
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