{"id":892,"date":"2014-08-20T04:52:18","date_gmt":"2014-08-20T11:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mikeservis.com\/blog\/?p=892"},"modified":"2014-08-20T04:52:18","modified_gmt":"2014-08-20T11:52:18","slug":"take-the-high-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mikeservis.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/20\/take-the-high-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Take the high road"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"highRoad\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Acting with arrogance toward others does not add any positive
\nvalue to your life. Being spiteful does not bring you any
\nlasting sense of fulfillment.<\/p>\n

It is completely understandable to be frustrated and angered
\nby the words and actions of others. Yet the answer is not to
\nadd to the existing negativity with more negativity of your
\nown.<\/p>\n

Imagine taking the high road. Imagine putting your energy
\ninto positive pursuits instead of into negative reactions.<\/p>\n

Your life is too precious to spend even a few moments of it
\nconsumed with hatred or arrogance or other kinds of
\nnegativity. For the sake of your own well being, turn your
\nattention toward the good and beneficial things you can
\nthink and do.<\/p>\n

Take the time to consider what adds value to your life and
\nyour world, and what takes that value away. Then commit
\nyourself to living in such a way that adds more value.<\/p>\n

Each moment is filled with countless possibilities, so
\nchoose the very best ones. Instead of getting mired in
\nnegativity, lift yourself higher by taking the most positive
\npath forward.<\/p>\n

Ralph Marston<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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