Color of the day: Amber Incense of the day: Eucalyptus Try something today that is often greatly misunderstood by others-make a sacrifice. Though this may conjure images of blood-stained altars, think about how often we talk about the sacrifices made by great athletes, politicians, or anyone who works hard to achieve something. Sacrifice is giving something you are not going to get back-time, money, energy, gone as sure as something burned up in a ritual fire-in an attempt to achieve a larger vision, such as victory, social change, or a better future. Sometimes you don't know if or how sacrifice will pay off, but believing in the reciprocity gives the act meaning. So do something today for the greater good, the bigger picture, and infuse your action with your belief that it will make a difference. Consign your overtime, extra change, or one less trip out for coffee to the powers that be, and see what happens. |