Many years ago, inspired by Steven Covey's '7 Habits of
Highly Effective People' I created a personal mission
statement. In order to fulfill that mission, I also
developed a set of 'Operating Principles'. I think of
these operating principles as the yardsticks by which I know
how closely I am living that mission. Although these are
very personal, I choose to share them hoping to inspire you
to develop your own.
1. I RECOGNIZE GOD IN EVERYONE.
I unconditionally love and accept others, and in so doing I
unconditionally love and accept God and myself. I respect,
without judgment or reservation, the beliefs and decisions
of others as well as their right to those beliefs and
decisions.
2. I WALK WHAT I TALK.
All of my actions are in harmony with my innermost beliefs
and values. I keep all commitments I make to myself and
others.
3. I SEEK EXCELLENCE IN ALL I DO.
I approach every aspect of my life with the sincere desire
to do the very best I can, using the appropriate combination
of skills, talents and resources to produce superior
results.
4. I INSPIRE THROUGH EXAMPLE.
I use all of the love, talent and wisdom within me to
maximize my potential and to experience life as a rich
tapestry, full of love, joy, wonder, abundance and mystery.
5. I EMPOWER THROUGH LOVE.
I use all the love, talent and wisdom within me to serve
others by helping them uncover the wisdom, strength and
power within themselves. I give each person what they need
in whatever form they are most comfortable receiving it. I
am able to impact every-larger groups of people while
maintaining time and space for me.
6. I ALONE AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY LIFE.
I gracefully accept the responsibility for everything
present in my life today and graciously claim the power to
create everything in my life tomorrow. I employ my
imagination, conscience, independent will and
self-awareness to create a joyful, harmonious and integrated
life. I recognize my greatest power as being the freedom to
choose, in every situation. I consciously, proactively
determine the best alternative and most appropriate
response, basing my decisions on conscience educated by
principles.
7. I EMBRACE THE JOURNEY.
I interpret all of life's experiences as opportunities for
learning, growth and contribution. I choose to move without
faltering on an upward spiral of growth and change,
improving continuously. I desire at all times to be free of
limitation.
8. I HONOR MY SPIRITUAL SELF.
I am a clear and open channel for God's divine peace, love
and light. I carry the inner peace of being connected to
God's abundance and energy into every moment of my life.
9. I HONOR MY PHYSICAL SELF.
I am a radiant expression of God. I am perfectly attuned to
the needs of my body and joyously respond to those needs. I
nurture myself with healthy food, rest, exercise and
relaxation. My life is full of grace, comfort and
cleanliness. I enjoy financial security. I recognize that
material abundance is a manifestation of the richness of my
true self and does not represent a choice between having
and being.
10. I HONOR MY EMOTIONAL SELF.
In all relationships, I freely give and graciously receive
love, nurturing and support. Honesty is the cornerstone of
all my relationships. I enjoy a warm, loving relationship
with a principle-centered person who cherishes me. Our
relationship is based on sharing, and choosing to share,
our lives, our time and our space with each other.
11. I HONOR MY MENTAL SELF.
I seek to constantly expand my knowledge and awareness of
life by regular exposure to new thoughts, ideas, people and
places. I explore the world, joyously and without fear.
About the Author
(c) Louise Morganti Kaelin. Louise is a Life Success Coach
who partners with individuals who are READY (to live their
best life), WILLING (to explore all options) and ABLE (to
accept total support). Find many free resources to assist
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