“It’s My Complete Joy And Pleasure” by John Cokinos, EFC President

EFC President John Cokinos

When was the last time that an overwhelming situation confronted
you? Let me share with you this simulation. It’s prime time during an
exceptionally busy day, and it feels like everyone just needs your
attention. A key staff member has just requested for a day off; you are
wondering why the repairman hasn’t shown up; and to top it off, you get a call
from a family member who needs you to pick them up right away!

In a scenario like this, many might get tense, feel disturbed,
feel distressed, and allow their minds to churn with complaints. Circumstances
like these can be very revealing, can’t they? However, during times like this,
when you are feeling over-burdened, is it possible, to see your situation
differently?

It might be helpful to think about the alternative…

As far as everyone needing your attention: Can you be grateful
that there are those who seek your guidance? Of course!

As far as the staff member taking the day off: Can you have a
chicken soup moment and show concern about the absent staff member? Of course!

And as far as the family member who needs your immediate
assistance: Can you be grateful that you have a family member who needs
your assistance? What if, for whatever reason, that family member wasn’t even
in your life?

Look, it’s easy to often feel burdened. But the alternative is to
turn that burdened feeling into a blessed feeling. And guess what, knowing that
you are responsible for many can fill you with a feeling of pride and
self-gratification.

So when you have anxious moments and are feeling put upon, I
suggest you rehearse this sentence… “This is my complete joy and pleasure.”

If you can remind yourself to have this thought, that this is your complete joy and pleasure,
and start to really feel it, you might make the same wonderful discovery that I did.

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