Jul
10
2008
I love the word resolve. It has so many definitions listed in the dictionary, which I’ve included below. I think the first example provides a great distinction for what resolve is, which is to determine.
Part of the essence of positive thinking is to make sure you resolve to be positive. Think about the positive things in your life.One great example that I took out of watching The Secret was the gratitude rock. If you haven’t seen this film, I highly recommend it. It shows you the power of abundance and positive thinking.
There was a man who tells a story of an individual who gave him a gratitude rock, and he has resolved every time he takes it out of his pocket, which he keeps with him regularly, he thinks about something that he is grateful for. This simple act allows him to resolve to be positive. Something as simple as a rock did this for him. To learn why this rock was so valuable, you’ll have to go out and watch the film, or read the book.
Resolve to find something in your life that you can do the same thing with. Sometimes it’s a wedding ring, or another piece of jewelry. A lot of people wear lockets. Resolve when you hold onto the locket or see the piece of jewelry to think about something you’re grateful for.
It’s not difficult, but it does take that resolve and dedication to make it happen.
I leave you today with the definitions for resolve. Read through them and see how powerful a word resolve is.
| 1. |
to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something):I have resolved that I shall live to the full. |
| 2. |
to separate into constituent or elementary parts; break up; cause or disintegrate (usually fol. by into). |
| 3. |
to reduce or convert by, or as by, breaking up or disintegration (usually fol. by to or into). |
| 4. |
to convert or transform by any process (often used reflexively). |
| 5. |
to reduce by mental analysis (often fol. by into). |
| 6. |
to settle, determine, or state formally in a vote or resolution, as of a deliberative assembly. |
| 7. |
to deal with (a question, a matter of uncertainty, etc.) conclusively; settle; solve: to resolve the question before the board. |
| 8. |
to clear away or dispel (doubts, fears, etc.); answer: to resolve any doubts we may have had. |
| 9. |
Chemistry. to separate (a racemic mixture) into optically active components. |
| 10. |
Music. to cause (a voice part or the harmony as a whole) to progress from a dissonance to a consonance. |
| 11. |
Optics. to separate and make visible the individual parts of (an image); distinguish between. |
| 12. |
Medicine/Medical. to cause (swellings, inflammation, etc.) to disappear without suppuration. |
–verb (used without object)
| 13. |
to come to a determination; make up one’s mind; determine (often fol. byon or upon): to resolve on a plan of action. |
| 14. |
to break up or disintegrate. |
| 15. |
to be reduced or changed by breaking up or otherwise (usually fol. by to orinto). |
| 16. |
Music. to progress from a dissonance to a consonance. |
| 17. |
a resolution or determination made, as to follow some course of action. |
| 18. |
firmness of purpose or intent; determination. |
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I love your upbeat attitude. I hope a lot of people are able to derive inspiration from your message.