Understanding the word "Should"

by Sandra Hendricks

"What should I do?" is the one query that without fail gets a reply. You are probably aware of the way the word 'should' can affect you. It hints that you must do something, it sets up responsibility, and the word 'should' can leave you feeling notably guilty. It is natural to resist a person who tells us what we 'should' do, and, when we think we 'should' do something, this resistance can be equally severe.

Inspiration comes from within. When you perceive a 'should' (think or tell yourself that you should do something), it is your subconscious mind nudging you, actually encouraging you to reach a goal. It is speaking to you, motivating you toward the desired outcome - an outcome based on previous thought.

What motivates you to make your Mortgage payment? Is it the worry of losing your home that forces you to pay it? Is it an obligation to the lender or your family? You know your payment is due on the 10th of the month, so you tell yourself something like, "I should" write the check.

The subconscious mind uses the word 'should' to remind us of what we want - sometimes we just feel we 'should' do something, or get an idea that we 'should'. Once you understand the value of the word 'should', once you discover what it has done for you - you will aspire to look for future opportunities and actively listen for, "I should"!

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