I rejoice in what I have and I know that fresh new experiences are always ahead. I greet the new with open arms. I trust life to be wonderful.
March 7th, 2012
December 28th, 2011
I can shape my own destiny.
Worrying about what you don’t want will not keep it from happening. In fact, by focusing your worry on what you don’t want you actually give more power and possibility to it.
Wishing for what you do want will not bring it about. Constant wishing can prevent you from getting what you want by taking away time, effort and focus that could be spent on effective action.
The reliable, proven strategy for avoiding what you don’t want and for getting what you do want is the same. Do something positive about it.
The way to get it done is to get busy working on it right now. The way to make a difference is to take focused, purposeful, persistent action
December 5th, 2011
Life is good and so it is!
December 1st, 2011
Deep at the center of my being there is an infinite well of gratitude. I now allow this gratitude to fill my heart, my body, my mind, my consciousness, my very being. This gratitude radiates out from me in all directions, touching everything in my world, and returns to me as more to be grateful for. The more gratitude I feel, the more I am aware that the supply is endless.
Louise L. Hay (via yogachocolatelove)
November 27th, 2011
Self-approval and self-acceptance in the now are the main keys to positive changes in every area of our lives.
Louise L. Hay
November 10th, 2011
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November 2nd, 2011
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October 31st, 2011
Research shows what you say about others says a lot about you
“How positively you see others is linked to how happy, kind-hearted and emotionally stable you are, according to new research by a Wake Forest University psychology professor. “Your perceptions of others reveal so much about your own personality,” says Dustin Wood, assistant professor of psychology at Wake Forest and lead author of the study, about his findings. By asking study participants to each rate positive and negative characteristics of just three people, the researchers were able to find out important information about the rater’s well-being, mental health, social attitudes and how they were judged by others.”
(Source: heartmindawakening)
Zen Monday: How to Think Positively
If you want to feel happy and at peace, positive thinking is key. So how to reverse years of negative thinking?
1. Positive thinking is a practice. It is not a magic pill you can eat and be happy all day long. It is a practice of catching on your negative thoughts and replace them with positive empowering words.
2. Feed your soul with positive thoughts. How? Well, first by avoiding sources of negativity, such as listening to the news (is there any positive news ever? yes but they don’t report them on tv). Avoid gossiping (one of the biggest negativity source). Avoid negative talk on yourself and others.
Secondly, look for sources of positivity. Get closer to positive friends, read positive and empowering blogs and there are plenty of them. Laugh.
3. Learn and practice positive affirmations. Learn to reframe your thoughts into a positive attitude to life. Instead of being wary of going to a party where you know no-one, be exited of getting to know new and different people who may inspire you. Instead of having repetitive thoughts about your tight budget, turn it around with thoughts of gratitude of all you have right now, and so on.
Believe in the words you are saying. Have the desire to see the world through positive lenses.
Use “I” or “me” and the present tense, such as “I am worthy of love and happiness”, “The universe always supports me”.
Here are a few blogs to find some positive affirmations.
4. Be gentle with yourself. You cannot overturn a pattern of negative thinking in one day. It takes months of practice. Be perseverant. It is worth it. You are worthy of happiness and of positive outlook on life.
October 22nd, 2011
TEDxLaJolla - Claire Wineland - It’s Just a Disease (by TEDxTalks)
“This is it. You will never get what you want until you want what you have.”
October 19th, 2011
21 TIPS TO RELEASE SELF-NEGLECT AND LOVE YOURSELF IN ACTION
1. Begin your day with love (not technology). Remind yourself of your worthiness before getting out of bed. Breathe in love and breathe out love. Enfold yourself in light. Saturate your being in love.
2. Take time to mediate and journal. Spend time focusing inward daily. Begin with 5 minutes of meditation and 5 minutes of journaling each morning. Gradually increase this time.
3. Talk yourself happy. Use affirmations to train your mind to become more positive. Put a wrist band on your right wrist. When you’re participating in self-abuse of any form, move the band to your left wrist.
4. Get emotionally honest. Let of go of numbing your feelings. Shopping, eating, and drinking are examples of avoiding discomfort, sadness, and pain. Mindfully breathe your way through your feelings and emotions.
5. Expand your interests. Try something new. Learn a language. Go places you’ve never been. Do things you haven’t done before. You have a right to an awesome life.
6. Enjoy life enhancing activities. Find exercise you like. Discover healthy foods that are good for you. Turn off technology for a day and spend time doing things that make you feel alive.
7. Become willing to surrender. Breathe, relax, and let go. You can never see the whole picture. You don’t know what anything is for. Stop fighting against yourself by thinking and desiring people and events in your life should be different. Your plan may be different from your soul’s intentions.
8. Work on personal and spiritual development. Be willing to surrender and grow. Life is a journey. We are here to learn and love on a deeper level. Take penguin steps and life becomes difficult. One step at a time is enough to proceed forward.
9. Own your potential. Love yourself enough to believe in the limitless opportunities available to you. Take action and create a beautiful life for yourself.
10. Be patient with yourself. Let go of urgency and fear. Relax and transform striving into thriving. Trust in yourself, do good work, and the Universe will reward you.
11. Live in appreciation. Train your mind to be grateful. Appreciate your talents, beauty, and brilliance. Love your imperfectly perfect self.
12. Be guided by your intuition. All answers come from within. Look for signs and pay attention to your gut feelings. You’ll hear two inner voices when you need to make a decision. The quiet voice is your higher self; the loud voice is your ego. Always go with the quieter voice.
13. Do what honors and respects you. Don’t participate in activities that bring you down. Don’t allow toxic people in your life. Love everyone, but be discerning on who you allow into your life.
14. Accept uncertainty. Suffering comes from living in the pain of the past or the fear of the future. Put your attention on the present moment and be at peace.
15. Forgive yourself. Learn from your mistakes and go forward. Use this affirmation, “I forgive myself for judging myself for __________ (fill in the blank i.e.: for getting sick, for acting out, for not doing your best.)
16. Discover the power of fun. Self-love requires time to relax, play, and create face-to-face interaction with others. Our fast-paced world creates a goal setting, competitive craziness that doesn’t leave room for play. Dr. Stuart Brow says, “The opposite of play isn’t work, it is depression.”
17. Be real. Speak up and speak out. Allow yourself to be seen, known, and heard. Get comfortable with intimacy (in-to-me-see).
18. Focus on the positive. Go to your heart and dwell on and praise yourself for what you get right in all areas.
19. Become aware of self neglect and rejection. Become conscious of your choices. Ask yourself several times throughout the day, “Does this choice honor me?”
20. Imagine what your life would look like if you believed in your worth. Dedicate your life to loving you. Make it your main event.
21. Seek professional help. Self-rejection and neglect is painful. You deserve to be happy. You have a right to be accepted and loved. If necessary, seek help from a support group, counselor, or coach. It’s the best investment you can make.
(Source: dreamsinthyme)
When you have a choice, choose to put yourself in situations where you can move life forward. Be where you can be inspired, encouraged, enthusiastic and effective. Live your moments in positive places, with positive people, doing things that make a positive difference. Your life is unique and precious, so choose as often as you can to live it in those positive places.
October 17th, 2011
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