Everything becomes difficult when an atmosphere is tense, strained or anxious. Even the simplest thought processes start to seem complicated and problematic. We begin to doubt ourselves. We think, 'how have I got myself into this undesirable situation?' Then we think, 'it must be due to something that I did, said or decided.' Then we figure, 'if I got that wrong, without realising that I was getting it wrong, how much can I trust whatever I think or feel now?' Yet all that can turn around surprisingly fast.'The darkest hour,' we are informed, 'is always just before the dawn.' It's true. Reassuring too. But how do you tell whether you've arrived at the darkest hour? Aren't all 'dark hours' pretty much as dark as each other? And even if there is a distinction, what do they mean when they say 'just' before the dawn? How soon is soon going to be? The very fact that 'soon' for you can't come soon enough, tells you something about the kind of time you have reached. Now, hold your hand up to your face. Can you see your fingers?If you don't want to jump from the top of a diving board, you can beat a retreat at any moment. You can drop to your knees, crawl back towards the ladder and then descend. You have free choice. Nobody can force you. And none of us should ever feel that there is any shame in changing your mind. The reason for carrying on should only ever be positive. We should proceed when we believe that we are doing the right thing, even if it isn't a particularly easy thing to do. Determination will yet help you greatly.

We all like to feel as if we are in control. We can't help it. We are made that way. So, you may wish to ask, what about the people who seem to act as if they really don't care what happens because they are so easy-going and happy-go-lucky, that whatever happens is fine with them? Well, it is not that they are only pretending, or even that they are kidding themselves but somehow, they have taken control of their own fear of losing control! That gives them all the power they need. That's something to think about this week. Now, I'm really excited to announce the launch of a brand new personal chart. It's called the 7 Year Life Map and it contains some amazing revelations about your life. Once you read it, you'll be able to truly fulfil your potential. And to celebrate the launch there's a 20% discount. Get yours here!OFFER ENDS TOD