Uncentered action is reactive and out of control, and I end up looking back with regret. I've spent a lot of time figuring out my personal symptoms of uncenteredness. Physically, my legs tense and knees lock; my jaw locks, my throat closes, and I stop breathing. Mental and emotional symptoms vary, but I can become self-righteous, depressed, and very self-critical. Are you happy at the end of the day or tired and irritated? If you enjoy doing your work, no amount of hard work will tire you out totally. Otherwise your inner frustration of doing something that you don't like doing will tire you out with anger in no time. Do you feel that your work makes other lives better? They can simply point at the universal values in life, and at our relationship to these. This can be seen in the last stanza of the poem "Lake Superior." There was the sun on my face, and this was superior to any description, idea, belief or faith. Spiritual poetry can try to point out some particular truth. Title: You Are The Actor or Actress Of Your Own Story Word Count: 457 Summary: Many thinkers and writers, both past and present, have described human beings in this world as actors and actresses on a big stage, this life, to one great play. Ask yourself, what role are you playing? Who's writing your script? Surprise may ensue when you notice the amount of money you have to use after giving 10% to God. Doubt may surface when the above is not the immediate experience or when unexpected expenses show up instead. You may be surprised at the wisdom and judgment you are using to manage the money you have been given. This is what it means to go where your energy is strong. This principle makes decisions a lot easier and keeps you on the road that's right for you. <b>Where is your energy strong? Take a moment now to consider the ways in which you spend your energy each day.</b> <ul> <li>How much of it is on target, and how much of it is not?