What we consciously repeat becomes a subconscious force — for better or for worse — a habit-force. Today, I wanted to share this poem about the power of habit.
The Power of Habit
I am your constant companion.
I am your greatest helper or your heaviest burden.
I will push you onward or drag you down to failure.
I am completely at your command.
Half the things you do, you might just as well turn over to me,
And I will be able to do them quickly and correctly.
I am easily managed; you must merely be firm with me.
Show me exactly how you want something done,
And after a few lessons I will do it automatically.
I am the servant of all great men,
And, alas, of all failures as well.
Those who are great, I have made great.
Those who are failures, I have made failures.
I am not a machine, though I work with all the precision of a machine,
Plus, the intelligence of a man.
You may run me for profit, or run me for ruin;
It makes no difference to me.
Take me, train me, be firm with me
And I will put the world at your feet.
Be easy with me, and I will destroy you.
Who Am I?
I am HABIT!
In what ways are you practicing to develop a positive habit force in one or more areas of your life? (marriage, job, business, relationship, etc.)
From my book, Your Divine Fingerprint. For more information, click here.
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