The Circle of Consequences

We are not free to choose the consequences of our actions. We can be happy and accept those things that, at present, we can't control. The most needful exercise of pro activity is to realize past mistakes are also out there in the circle of concern. Our response to any mistake affects the quality of the next moment. It is important to immediately admit and correct our mistakes so that they have no power over the next moment - this literally turns a failure into a success. At the very heart of our circle of influence is our ability to make and keep commitments  to ourselves and others. This gives us an integrity that makes possible every other positive thing in our lives. Little by little