Stop And Take A Deep Breath

The week is over and you are reflecting on the events trying to make plans for the next seven days.

Your life may seem so routine. We arise and begin our individual rituals to get the day started. Never knowing if the end of the day will bring complete happiness and contentment or anxiety and frustration. We may create our own stress trying to get it all perfect.

Many of us are very regimented in how we conduct our daily lives. Others just let things flow and allow the day to create itself. Neither is better than the other if it works for you.

The days of our lives have too much unpredictability to function as a machine that never breaks down.

I suspect that we all experience a similar amount of unpredictability each minute of the day.

I know that I approach each day as if it is going to be the most organized, smooth, efficient, rewarding day of my life. Does it work out? Rarely do I get it just right. However, I would rather keep trying and feel the energy created by optimism instead of the mental fatigue associated with negativity.

The expectations others place upon us are as numerous and different as there are personalities. We can not please everyone all the time and actually most of the time. I think we have to learn to be accepting of opinions and respect others for what they may or may not contribute to our life.

At the end of the day we may find ourselves frustrated with events that didn’t turn out as we expected. That deal gone bad, unwarranted criticism, the phone call that didn’t come and other disappointments life brings.

I think we should all try to remember, when the day comes to a close, that little touch, gentle kiss, unprovoked hello, or simple thank you, may have been the best part of your day. It may have come from a complete stranger, someone lying quietly next to you, or someone with much bigger problems than you are carrying around.

Take a deep breath……………be thankful for the small things.

Power of Love

 

 
 

 
We are all faced with trials and tribulations throughout our lives. There probably isn’t anyone that couldn’t fill up this page with bumps in the road we have encountered during our time in this world.

Our problems have as many faces as there are people we encounter everyday of our life. Issues that make us wonder if we should give up on this world, when nothing seems to go our way.

We can spend our lives trying to get it right. We make our list, plan down to the finest detail, and analyze everyone and everything. If someone or something doesn’t fit our criteria for a perfect life we toss it aside and move on. We can be too quick to give up on life dreams when the going gets tough.

We spend our days, weeks, and years trying to master every detail hoping that will enable us to achieve the best job, wealth, ultimate relationships, perfect love, to the point we develop analysis paralysis. When we finally stop procrastinating and make a decision we may find that which we wanted so passionately is gone forever.

The one thing that many of us seem to forget is the importance of just having a little faith. This faith may be in the form of love. A love for yourself and those around you. A love for all the things you cherish.

Perhaps it is best said by Emmet Fox: 

“There is no difficulty that enough LOVE will not conquer,
    no disease that enough LOVE will not heal,
    no door that enough LOVE will not open,
    no gulf that enough LOVE will not bridge,
    no wall that enough LOVE will not throw down,
    no sin that enough LOVE will not redeem…”

Sometimes love is just about keeping faith.
   
No matter what your current situation try accepting the power of love, keeping the faith and you may find your life begins to make favorable changes.

 

Keep on believen……………..
 

 

 

 

 

 

Thinking Yourself To Death

We are all subject to life stressors that create worry. It would be unusual or possibly abnormal to find someone that does not worry about something.

Our thoughts are in constant motion dealing with issues related to
money, family, children, love, and other relationships.

These preoccupations can become overwhelming at times when we feel out of control.

Ultimately we may begin to experience physical and psychological manisfestations of the stress exacerbated by our constant worry. We become tense, irritable, fatigued, distant, and even withdrawn.

We may end up going through the day walking in circles not knowing which way to turn. The constant worry impairs our ability to focus. The more we worry and dwell on issues the worse it seems to get, becoming a vicious cycle.

Perhaps the best approach when you are overwhelmed with life issues is to focus and take action….There is nothing scientific about this.

Take the issues, one at a time, and do something about it. Then no matter the outcome you will know that you did all that you could do to improve the situation.

Everyone wants to give you free advice and their take on how you should handle life events that are getting you down. There is no shortage of “experts” that think they have a solution to the problems of others.

Do not abandon your friends, family, and those you love. They have your best interest at heart, even if they do not agree with what you have done or how you are approaching your situation. They can give you a different perspective, a shoulder to lean on, be your escape and offer encouragement when the world seems to be falling apart around you. If they truely love and care about you they won’t give up on you.

Try to look at the big picture and what you want the ultimate outcome to be.

Stop thinking yourself to death…………………

 

 

The Solution To Your Answer

 

 

Many are frequently faced with unhappiness about their lives. Always looking for the next best thing to make them feel better. The “grass is always greener” concept.

There is no doubt that change is often needed to allow you to refocus on the appropriate things to keep you moving forward with your life.

We all are guilty of thinking that the latest “thing”, moving to a new location, finding a different partner, having more money, etc. will improve our lives and make us a better person.

Many after finding that change, they think they are looking for, remain discontent and unhappy. On the surface some people appear to have it all yet are unable to find peace inside.

Frequently the answer lies inside of us. Instead of searching the world over looking for the answer to your happiness, we should try making others happy.

Give happiness without expecting anything in return.

Starting today, say hello to everyone you meet, open the door for another. Do this even if the person doesn’t look you in the eye or doesn’t appear to be willing to give you the time of day.

If you want happiness, try being happy and spreading it around.
I think you will find it can be contagious.

Instead of searching the world for the answer to what you need, just look inside your heart.

Try giving away the same thing you are looking for…then head back home

May I Have A Piece Of Your Time

 

Another Mother’s Day has passed us by. I hope everyone spent time with their mother by gifting her with your presence, a phone call, a card, or even an e-mail. 

I realize that many may not have been able to because of various life reasons.

Everything has  repercussions………..good or bad. I was the oldest of four and left home many years ago, never looking back with ideas, plans, goals, and hopes. We all experience bumps in the road to where  we are going. When we look back at what we have accomplished and missed, we only then realize that time waits for no one.

We are told that we must make sacrifices to obtain what we want in life. We move forward through life not letting anything stand in our way only focussing on the horizon.

We adopt the mindset that ultimately if we work hard enough at achieving our dream we will succeed and be set for life. These dreams may be having children and watching them grow, loving someone you grow older with, or achieving wealth and a comfortable retirement.

We can become so rapped up in what we want and long term plans that we miss out on the journey. Included in that journey are friends, loved ones, relationships, parents, and children.

 

In relationships we can become so preoccupied wondering if they are the right one or how long this one will last that we never fully enjoy the special moments.

Nothing, including life, is guaranteed to last forever. Everything eventually ends.

Try to take something away from everyday. No matter what aspect of our life it involves. Spend less time dwelling on your destination and start enjoying the journey. Cherish the good times.

Try to just sit back and  enjoy the moment.

Give someone a piece of your time………………

How To Develop An Anti-Negative Mindset

If we live long enough, we are all are subject to many trials and tribulations of life. Difficulties with relationships, children, work, finances, and even death can cause us to become quite jaded in how we view things and interact with others.

These negative thoughts can consume our energy and weaken us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is imperative that you find a way to refocus your thoughts in a productive, healthy way.

Developing some stepping stones will help you maintain a positive attitude towards life and all that it may throw at you.

1.  Maintain a your set of values. Know what you want in life and do not compromise your integrity in your pursuit of your dreams.

2.  Hang out with like minded people. Your circle of friends, colleagues, and family with help give you support, direction, and energize you to keep moving forward.

3.  Continue to learn and grow. Stay active physically and mentally.

4.  Walk your walk and talk your talk. Carry yourself with confidence and believe in yourself.

5.  Take Healthy risk. Allow yourself to step out of your comfort zone and explore new oppurtunities.

6.  Develop your blueprint for life. Constantly think about and invision how you want your life to be.

7.  Make positive thoughts a habit.

Take time everyday to make these principles are part of your life.

We can not change yesterday, but we can create are own new tomorrow.

So start now………Develop an Anti-Negative Mindset

 

 

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