If a child lives with hostility,
He learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule,
He learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame
He learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance,
He learns to be patient.
If a child lives with praise,
He learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with encouragement,
He learns confidence.
If a child lives with fairness,
He learns justice.
If a child lives with security,
He learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval,
He learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
He learns to find love in the world.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
A Bag of Hurts Spiritual Story by Zura Ledbetter
There was a sweet, wonder-filled little girl who was hurt over and
over so badly that she entered adult life assuming that she was so bad
that others just couldn't be nice to her.
What she didn't know until much later, was that God had given her an
extra dose of curiosity. This curiosity is what kept her going,
seeking answers. She sought many wise people to help her understand
why she was so bad that her mother hurt her. And why she was unable to
be better so that men wouldn't hurt her.
She was on a journey that she thought was to help her be "better", but
she dragged a big sack with her everywhere she went. Inside this sack
were all the hurts she had experienced. Because she was so eager to
please those who offered their wisdom, she willingly agreed with what
they said about forgiving and compassion toward those who caused the
hurts. But she clung tightly to that sack of hurts.
But over time, she started loosening her grip on that sack. Her
curiosity prompting her to explore... what if she let just one of them
go? What if she looked at the men as victims, too? What if she looked
at her mother as woman instead of a villain?
After 50 years of dragging that sack around and boldly showing it to
all she met as if it were proof that she was a good person, she
decided to open it up and just see what happened.
When she looked inside it was filled with bits of paper. At one time
they had words on them, detailing the hurts. But time had faded the
words and all that was left was some tattered and torn scraps of
useless paper. She had been struggling to carry this bag that held
nothing but the image of something that once was.
This sweet little girl had now become an almost-old woman. She saw the
absurdity of lugging that bag around. It made her laugh. She started
laughing and the laughter led to dancing and she felt free!
She was able to see her mother as a young woman with long beautiful
hair. Her mother was a woman, a mother who loved her child, and she
was sad that her little girl felt unloved.
By letting go of the sack of paper, and having compassion for those
that hurt her, this little girl was able to become a woman. The woman
looked in the mirror and said, "I am smart. I am interesting. I am
kind. I am talented."
But most importantly, she was able to say "I am lovable." Although it
took many years, she was finally open to bringing love and respect
into her life in the people she surrounded herself with.
She finally saw the sweet, wonder-filled little girl that she had always been.
over so badly that she entered adult life assuming that she was so bad
that others just couldn't be nice to her.
What she didn't know until much later, was that God had given her an
extra dose of curiosity. This curiosity is what kept her going,
seeking answers. She sought many wise people to help her understand
why she was so bad that her mother hurt her. And why she was unable to
be better so that men wouldn't hurt her.
She was on a journey that she thought was to help her be "better", but
she dragged a big sack with her everywhere she went. Inside this sack
were all the hurts she had experienced. Because she was so eager to
please those who offered their wisdom, she willingly agreed with what
they said about forgiving and compassion toward those who caused the
hurts. But she clung tightly to that sack of hurts.
But over time, she started loosening her grip on that sack. Her
curiosity prompting her to explore... what if she let just one of them
go? What if she looked at the men as victims, too? What if she looked
at her mother as woman instead of a villain?
After 50 years of dragging that sack around and boldly showing it to
all she met as if it were proof that she was a good person, she
decided to open it up and just see what happened.
When she looked inside it was filled with bits of paper. At one time
they had words on them, detailing the hurts. But time had faded the
words and all that was left was some tattered and torn scraps of
useless paper. She had been struggling to carry this bag that held
nothing but the image of something that once was.
This sweet little girl had now become an almost-old woman. She saw the
absurdity of lugging that bag around. It made her laugh. She started
laughing and the laughter led to dancing and she felt free!
She was able to see her mother as a young woman with long beautiful
hair. Her mother was a woman, a mother who loved her child, and she
was sad that her little girl felt unloved.
By letting go of the sack of paper, and having compassion for those
that hurt her, this little girl was able to become a woman. The woman
looked in the mirror and said, "I am smart. I am interesting. I am
kind. I am talented."
But most importantly, she was able to say "I am lovable." Although it
took many years, she was finally open to bringing love and respect
into her life in the people she surrounded herself with.
She finally saw the sweet, wonder-filled little girl that she had always been.
Somebody's Mother-..Mary Dow Brine
The woman was old and ragged and gray
And bent with the chill of the Winter's day.
The street was wet with a recent snow
And the woman's feet were aged and slow.
She stood at the crossing and waited long,
Alone, uncared for, amid the throng
Of human beings who passed her by
Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eye.
Down the street with laughter and shout,
Glad in the freedom of 'school let out,"
Came the boys like a flock of sheep,
Hailing the snow piled white and deep.
Past the woman so old and gray
Hastened the children on their way.
Nor offered a helping hand to her-
So meek, so tired, afraid to stir
Lest the carriage wheels or the horses' feet
Should crowd her down in the slippery street.
At last came one of the merry troop,
The gayest laddie of all the group;
He paused beside her and whispered low,
'I'll help you cross, if you wish to go."
Her aged hand on his strong young arm
She placed, and so, without hurt or harm,
He guided the trembling feet along,
Proud that his own were firm and strong.
Then back again to his friends he went,
His young heart happy and well content.
'She's somebody's mother, boys, you know,
For all she's aged and poor and slow,
'And I hope some fellow will lend a hand
To help my mother, you understand,
'If ever she's poor and old and gray,
When her own dear boy is far away.'
And "somebody's mother" bowed low her head
In her home that night, and the prayer she said
Was, 'God be kind to the noble boy,
Who is somebody's son, and pride and joy!"
And bent with the chill of the Winter's day.
The street was wet with a recent snow
And the woman's feet were aged and slow.
She stood at the crossing and waited long,
Alone, uncared for, amid the throng
Of human beings who passed her by
Nor heeded the glance of her anxious eye.
Down the street with laughter and shout,
Glad in the freedom of 'school let out,"
Came the boys like a flock of sheep,
Hailing the snow piled white and deep.
Past the woman so old and gray
Hastened the children on their way.
Nor offered a helping hand to her-
So meek, so tired, afraid to stir
Lest the carriage wheels or the horses' feet
Should crowd her down in the slippery street.
At last came one of the merry troop,
The gayest laddie of all the group;
He paused beside her and whispered low,
'I'll help you cross, if you wish to go."
Her aged hand on his strong young arm
She placed, and so, without hurt or harm,
He guided the trembling feet along,
Proud that his own were firm and strong.
Then back again to his friends he went,
His young heart happy and well content.
'She's somebody's mother, boys, you know,
For all she's aged and poor and slow,
'And I hope some fellow will lend a hand
To help my mother, you understand,
'If ever she's poor and old and gray,
When her own dear boy is far away.'
And "somebody's mother" bowed low her head
In her home that night, and the prayer she said
Was, 'God be kind to the noble boy,
Who is somebody's son, and pride and joy!"
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Scars
Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore.
His mother, in the house was looking out the window, saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go.
A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator. Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his
arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom wouldn't let go."
You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, or anything quite so dramatic, but, the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you. The Scripture teaches that God loves you. If you have God in your life, you have become a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way. But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril – and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins, and if you have the scars of His love on your arms be very, very grateful. He did not – and will not – let you go.
His mother, in the house was looking out the window, saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go.
A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator. Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his
arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom wouldn't let go."
You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, or anything quite so dramatic, but, the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you. The Scripture teaches that God loves you. If you have God in your life, you have become a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way. But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril – and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins, and if you have the scars of His love on your arms be very, very grateful. He did not – and will not – let you go.
Friday, September 28, 2012
A letter written by a Father to his Son.
Following is a letter to his son from a renown Hong Kong TV broadcaster cum Child Psychologist. The words are actually applicable to all of us, young or old, children or parents. I am writing this to you because of 3 reasons:
1. Life, fortune and mishaps are unpredictable, nobody knows how long one lives. Some words are better said early.
2. I am your father, and if I don't tell you these, no one else will.
3. What is written is my own personal bitter experiences that perhaps could save
you a lot of unnecessary heartaches.
Remember the following as you go through life
1. Do not bear grudge towards those who are not good to you. No one has the responsibility of treating you well, except your mother and I.
To those who are good to you, you have to treasure it and be thankful, and ALSO you have to be cautious, because, everyone has a motive for every move. When a person is good to you, it does not mean he really likes you. You have to be careful, don't astily regard him as a real
friend.
2. No one is indispensable, nothing in the world that you must possess. Once you understand this idea, it would be easier for you to go through life when people around you don't want you anymore, or when you lose what/who you love most.
3. Life is short. When you waste your life today, tomorrow you would find that
life is leaving you. The earlier you treasure your life, the better you enjoy life.
4. Love is but a transient feeling, and this feeling would fade with time and with one's mood. If your so called loved one leaves you, be patient, time will wash away your aches and sadness.Don't over exaggerate the beauty and sweetness of love, and don't overexaggerate the sadness of falling out of love.
5. A lot of successful people did not receive a good education, that does not mean that you can be successful by not studying hard! Whatever knowledge you gain is
your weapon in life. One can go from rags to riches, but one has to start from some rags!
6. I do not expect you to financially support me when I am old, neither would I Financially support you whole life. My responsibility as a supporter ends when you are grown up. After that,you decide whether you want to travel in a public transport or in your limousine, whether rich or poor.
7. You honour your words, but don'texpect others to do so. You can be good to people, but don't expect people to be good to you. If you don't understand this, you would end up with unnecessary troubles.
8. I have bought lotteries for umpteen years, but I never strike any prize. That shows if you want to be rich, you have to work hard! There is no free lunch!
1. Life, fortune and mishaps are unpredictable, nobody knows how long one lives. Some words are better said early.
2. I am your father, and if I don't tell you these, no one else will.
3. What is written is my own personal bitter experiences that perhaps could save
you a lot of unnecessary heartaches.
Remember the following as you go through life
1. Do not bear grudge towards those who are not good to you. No one has the responsibility of treating you well, except your mother and I.
To those who are good to you, you have to treasure it and be thankful, and ALSO you have to be cautious, because, everyone has a motive for every move. When a person is good to you, it does not mean he really likes you. You have to be careful, don't astily regard him as a real
friend.
2. No one is indispensable, nothing in the world that you must possess. Once you understand this idea, it would be easier for you to go through life when people around you don't want you anymore, or when you lose what/who you love most.
3. Life is short. When you waste your life today, tomorrow you would find that
life is leaving you. The earlier you treasure your life, the better you enjoy life.
4. Love is but a transient feeling, and this feeling would fade with time and with one's mood. If your so called loved one leaves you, be patient, time will wash away your aches and sadness.Don't over exaggerate the beauty and sweetness of love, and don't overexaggerate the sadness of falling out of love.
5. A lot of successful people did not receive a good education, that does not mean that you can be successful by not studying hard! Whatever knowledge you gain is
your weapon in life. One can go from rags to riches, but one has to start from some rags!
6. I do not expect you to financially support me when I am old, neither would I Financially support you whole life. My responsibility as a supporter ends when you are grown up. After that,you decide whether you want to travel in a public transport or in your limousine, whether rich or poor.
7. You honour your words, but don'texpect others to do so. You can be good to people, but don't expect people to be good to you. If you don't understand this, you would end up with unnecessary troubles.
8. I have bought lotteries for umpteen years, but I never strike any prize. That shows if you want to be rich, you have to work hard! There is no free lunch!
9. No matter how much time I have with you, let's treasure the time we have together. We do not know if we would meet again in our next life.
Your Dad.
Your Dad.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
A short story
A boy 'n a girl were playing together. The boy had a collection of marbles. The girl had some sweets with her.
The boy told the girl that he will give her all his marbles in exchange for her sweets. The girl agreed.
The boy kept the biggest 'n the most beautiful marble aside 'n gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all her sweets as she had promised.
That night, the girl slept peacefully. But the boy couldn't sleep as he kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.
The boy told the girl that he will give her all his marbles in exchange for her sweets. The girl agreed.
The boy kept the biggest 'n the most beautiful marble aside 'n gave the rest to the girl. The girl gave him all her sweets as she had promised.
That night, the girl slept peacefully. But the boy couldn't sleep as he kept wondering if the girl had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.
A story story
"Why We Shout In Anger" A Hindu saint who was visiting river Ganges to
take bath found a group of family members on the banks, shouting in
anger at each other. He turned to his disciples smiled 'n asked. 'Why
do people shout in anger shout at each other?' Disciples thought for a
while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout.' 'But,
why should you shout when the other person is just next to you? You
can as well tell him what you have to say in a soft manner.' asked the
saint Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the other
disciples.
Finally the saint explained, . 'When two people are angry at each
other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must
shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the
stronger they will have to shout to hear each other to cover that
great distance.
What happens when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each
other but talk softly, Because their hearts are very close. The
distance between them is either nonexistent or very small…' The saint
continued, 'When they love each other even more, what happens? They do
not speak, only whisper 'n they get even closer to each other in their
love. Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other
'n that's all. That is how close two people are when they love each
other.'
He looked at his disciples 'n said. 'So when you argue do not let your
hearts get distant, Do not say words that distance each other more, Or
else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will
not find the path to return.'
take bath found a group of family members on the banks, shouting in
anger at each other. He turned to his disciples smiled 'n asked. 'Why
do people shout in anger shout at each other?' Disciples thought for a
while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout.' 'But,
why should you shout when the other person is just next to you? You
can as well tell him what you have to say in a soft manner.' asked the
saint Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the other
disciples.
Finally the saint explained, . 'When two people are angry at each
other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must
shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the
stronger they will have to shout to hear each other to cover that
great distance.
What happens when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each
other but talk softly, Because their hearts are very close. The
distance between them is either nonexistent or very small…' The saint
continued, 'When they love each other even more, what happens? They do
not speak, only whisper 'n they get even closer to each other in their
love. Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other
'n that's all. That is how close two people are when they love each
other.'
He looked at his disciples 'n said. 'So when you argue do not let your
hearts get distant, Do not say words that distance each other more, Or
else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will
not find the path to return.'
Listen to your heart.
If you can't hear what it's saying in this noisy world,
MAKE TIME for yourself.
Enjoy your own company.
Let your mind wander among the stars.
Try. Take Chances.
MAKE MISTAKES.
Life can be messy and confusing at times,
But it's also full of surprises.
The next rock in your path might be a stepping-stone.
Be happy.
When you don't have what you want, want what you have.
MAKE DO.
That's a well-kept secret of contentment.
There aren't any shortcuts to tomorrow.
You have to MAKE YOUR OWN WAY.
You need to know where you've been, too.
And if you ever get lost, don't worry.
The people who love you will find you.
Count on it.
Life isn't days and years.
It's what you do with time and with all the goodness and grace that's
inside you.
MAKE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE...
The kind of life you deserve.
--- Author Unknown
If you can't hear what it's saying in this noisy world,
MAKE TIME for yourself.
Enjoy your own company.
Let your mind wander among the stars.
Try. Take Chances.
MAKE MISTAKES.
Life can be messy and confusing at times,
But it's also full of surprises.
The next rock in your path might be a stepping-stone.
Be happy.
When you don't have what you want, want what you have.
MAKE DO.
That's a well-kept secret of contentment.
There aren't any shortcuts to tomorrow.
You have to MAKE YOUR OWN WAY.
You need to know where you've been, too.
And if you ever get lost, don't worry.
The people who love you will find you.
Count on it.
Life isn't days and years.
It's what you do with time and with all the goodness and grace that's
inside you.
MAKE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE...
The kind of life you deserve.
--- Author Unknown
Saturday, September 22, 2012
15 things that you should give up to be happy.
This is indeed a brilliant article and needs to be read again and again …
The following article was written by one of our very own Mindvalley Team members, Dana, and is a piece from the heart. After receiving an astounding 318,000 shares we felt that it was only fair to share this with you so you too can identify the 15 practices, beliefs and habits that may be preventing you from being happy. The article is a little longer than usual but it is seasoned with powerful insights and peppered with inspirational quotes. Enjoy!
Here is a list of 15 things, which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and you'll feel much, much happier. We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering and instead of letting them all go and allowing ourselves to be stress-free and happy, we cling on to them.
Well, not anymore. Starting today, we will give up on all those things that no longer serve us, and we will embrace change. Ready? Here we go!
1. Give up your need to always be right. There are so many of us who can't stand the idea of being wrong ì wanting to always be right ì even at the risk of ending great relationships or causing a great deal of stress and pain for us and for others. It's just not worth it. Whenever you feel the urgent need to jump into a fight over who is right and who is wrong, ask yourself this question from Dr. Wayne Dyer: Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind? What difference will that make? Is your ego really that big?
2. Give up your need for control. Be willing to give up your need to always control everything that happens to you and around you situations, events, people, etc. Whether they are loved ones, co-workers, or just strangers you meet on the street just allow them to be. Allow everything and everyone to be just as they are and you will see how much better will that make you feel.
By letting it go, it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond winning. Lao Tzu
3. Give up on blame. Give up on your need to blame others for what you have or don't have, for what you feel or don't feel. Stop giving your powers away and start taking responsibility for your life.
4. Give up your self-defeating self-talk. Oh my. How many people are hurting themselves because of their negative, polluted and repetitive self-defeating mindset? Don't believe everything that your mind is telling you ì especially if it's negative and self-defeating. You are better than that. The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive. Eckhart Tolle
5. Give up your limiting beliefs about what you can or cannot do, about what is possible or impossible. From now on, you are no longer going to allow your limiting beliefs to keep you stuck in the wrong place. Spread your wings and fly!
A belief is not an idea held by the mind, it is an idea that holds the mind.Elly Roselle
6. Give up complaining. Give up your constant need to complain about those many, many, many things people, situations and events that make you unhappy, sad and depressed. Nobody can make you unhappy, no situation can make you sad or miserable unless you allow it to. It's not the situation that triggers those feelings in you, but how you choose to look at it. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking.
7. Give up the luxury of criticism. Give up your need to criticize things, events or people that are different than you. We are all different, yet we are all the same. We all want to be happy, we all want to love and be loved and we all want to be understood. We all want something, and something is wished by us all.
8. Give up your need to impress others. Stop trying so hard to be something that you're not just to make others like you. It doesn't work this way. The moment you stop trying so hard to be something that you're not, the moment you take of all your masks, the moment you accept and embrace the real you, you will find people will be drawn to you, effortlessly.
9. Give up your resistance to change. Change is good. Change will help you move from A to B. Change will help you make improvements in your life and also the lives of those around you. Follow your bliss, embrace change ì don't resist it.
Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls. Joseph Campbell
10. Give up labels. Stop labeling the things, people or events that you don't understand as being weird or different and try opening your mind, little by little. Minds only work when open. The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don't know anything about. Dr. Wayne Dyer
11. Give up on your fears. Fear is just an illusion, it doesn't exist you created it. It's all in your mind. Correct the inside and the outside will fall into place.The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself. Franklin D. Roosevelt
12. Give up your excuses. A lot of times we limit ourselves because of the many excuses we use. Instead of growing and working on improving ourselves and our lives, we get stuck and lie to ourselves, using all kind of excuses, excuses that 99.9% of the time, are not even real.
13. Give up the past.I know, I know. This one's hard. Especially when the past looks so much better than the present and the future looks so frightening. But, you have to take into consideration the fact that the present moment is all you have and all you will ever have. The past you are now longing for the past that you are now dreaming about was ignored by you when it was present. Stop deluding yourself. Be present in everything you do and enjoy life. After all, life is a journey not a destination. Have a clear vision for the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the now.
14. Give up attachment.This is a concept that, for most of us, is so hard to grasp and I have to tell you that it was for me too (it still is), but it's not impossible. You get better and better at it with time and practice. The moment you detach yourself from all things (and that doesn't mean you give up your love for them because love and attachment have nothing to do with one another. Attachment comes from a place of fear, while love, well, real love is pure, kind, and selfless; where there is love there can't be fear, and because of that, attachment and love cannot co-exist) you become so peaceful, so tolerant, so kind, and so serene. You will get to a place where you will be able to understand all things without even trying. A state beyond words.
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15. Give up living your life to other people's expectations. Way too many people are living a life that is not theirs to live. They live their lives according to what others think is best for them; they live their lives according to what their parents think is best for them; to what their friends, their enemies and their teachers, their government and the media think is best for them. They ignore their inner voice, that inner calling. They are so busy with pleasing everybody, with living up to other people's expectations, that they lose control over their lives. They forget what makes them happy, what they want, what they need and eventually, they forget about themselves. You have one life this one right now you must live it, own it, and especially don't let other people's opinions distract you from your path.
The following article was written by one of our very own Mindvalley Team members, Dana, and is a piece from the heart. After receiving an astounding 318,000 shares we felt that it was only fair to share this with you so you too can identify the 15 practices, beliefs and habits that may be preventing you from being happy. The article is a little longer than usual but it is seasoned with powerful insights and peppered with inspirational quotes. Enjoy!
Here is a list of 15 things, which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and you'll feel much, much happier. We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering and instead of letting them all go and allowing ourselves to be stress-free and happy, we cling on to them.
Well, not anymore. Starting today, we will give up on all those things that no longer serve us, and we will embrace change. Ready? Here we go!
1. Give up your need to always be right. There are so many of us who can't stand the idea of being wrong ì wanting to always be right ì even at the risk of ending great relationships or causing a great deal of stress and pain for us and for others. It's just not worth it. Whenever you feel the urgent need to jump into a fight over who is right and who is wrong, ask yourself this question from Dr. Wayne Dyer: Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind? What difference will that make? Is your ego really that big?
2. Give up your need for control. Be willing to give up your need to always control everything that happens to you and around you situations, events, people, etc. Whether they are loved ones, co-workers, or just strangers you meet on the street just allow them to be. Allow everything and everyone to be just as they are and you will see how much better will that make you feel.
By letting it go, it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond winning. Lao Tzu
3. Give up on blame. Give up on your need to blame others for what you have or don't have, for what you feel or don't feel. Stop giving your powers away and start taking responsibility for your life.
4. Give up your self-defeating self-talk. Oh my. How many people are hurting themselves because of their negative, polluted and repetitive self-defeating mindset? Don't believe everything that your mind is telling you ì especially if it's negative and self-defeating. You are better than that. The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive. Eckhart Tolle
5. Give up your limiting beliefs about what you can or cannot do, about what is possible or impossible. From now on, you are no longer going to allow your limiting beliefs to keep you stuck in the wrong place. Spread your wings and fly!
A belief is not an idea held by the mind, it is an idea that holds the mind.Elly Roselle
6. Give up complaining. Give up your constant need to complain about those many, many, many things people, situations and events that make you unhappy, sad and depressed. Nobody can make you unhappy, no situation can make you sad or miserable unless you allow it to. It's not the situation that triggers those feelings in you, but how you choose to look at it. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking.
7. Give up the luxury of criticism. Give up your need to criticize things, events or people that are different than you. We are all different, yet we are all the same. We all want to be happy, we all want to love and be loved and we all want to be understood. We all want something, and something is wished by us all.
8. Give up your need to impress others. Stop trying so hard to be something that you're not just to make others like you. It doesn't work this way. The moment you stop trying so hard to be something that you're not, the moment you take of all your masks, the moment you accept and embrace the real you, you will find people will be drawn to you, effortlessly.
9. Give up your resistance to change. Change is good. Change will help you move from A to B. Change will help you make improvements in your life and also the lives of those around you. Follow your bliss, embrace change ì don't resist it.
Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls. Joseph Campbell
10. Give up labels. Stop labeling the things, people or events that you don't understand as being weird or different and try opening your mind, little by little. Minds only work when open. The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don't know anything about. Dr. Wayne Dyer
11. Give up on your fears. Fear is just an illusion, it doesn't exist you created it. It's all in your mind. Correct the inside and the outside will fall into place.The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself. Franklin D. Roosevelt
12. Give up your excuses. A lot of times we limit ourselves because of the many excuses we use. Instead of growing and working on improving ourselves and our lives, we get stuck and lie to ourselves, using all kind of excuses, excuses that 99.9% of the time, are not even real.
13. Give up the past.I know, I know. This one's hard. Especially when the past looks so much better than the present and the future looks so frightening. But, you have to take into consideration the fact that the present moment is all you have and all you will ever have. The past you are now longing for the past that you are now dreaming about was ignored by you when it was present. Stop deluding yourself. Be present in everything you do and enjoy life. After all, life is a journey not a destination. Have a clear vision for the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the now.
14. Give up attachment.This is a concept that, for most of us, is so hard to grasp and I have to tell you that it was for me too (it still is), but it's not impossible. You get better and better at it with time and practice. The moment you detach yourself from all things (and that doesn't mean you give up your love for them because love and attachment have nothing to do with one another. Attachment comes from a place of fear, while love, well, real love is pure, kind, and selfless; where there is love there can't be fear, and because of that, attachment and love cannot co-exist) you become so peaceful, so tolerant, so kind, and so serene. You will get to a place where you will be able to understand all things without even trying. A state beyond words.
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15. Give up living your life to other people's expectations. Way too many people are living a life that is not theirs to live. They live their lives according to what others think is best for them; they live their lives according to what their parents think is best for them; to what their friends, their enemies and their teachers, their government and the media think is best for them. They ignore their inner voice, that inner calling. They are so busy with pleasing everybody, with living up to other people's expectations, that they lose control over their lives. They forget what makes them happy, what they want, what they need and eventually, they forget about themselves. You have one life this one right now you must live it, own it, and especially don't let other people's opinions distract you from your path.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Signs it’s Time to Let Go- Anonymous
Holding on is being brave, but letting go and moving on is often what makes us stronger and happier.
Here are ten signs it's time to let go:
1.Someone expects you to be someone you're not. – Don't change who you are for anyone else. It's wiser to lose someone over being who you are, than to keep them by being someone you're not. Because it's easier to mend a broken heart, than it is to piece together a shattered identity. It's easier to fill an empty space in your life where someone else used to be, than it is to fill the empty space inside yourself where YOU used to be.
2. A person's actions don't match their words. – Everybody deserves somebody who helps them look forward to tomorrow. If someone has the opposite effect on you, because they are consistently inconsistent and their actions don't match up with their words, it's time to let them go. It's always better to be alone than to be in bad company. True friendship is a promise made in the heart – silent, unwritten, unbreakable by distance, and unchangeable by time. Don't listen to what people say; watch what they do. Your true friends will slowly reveal themselves over time.
3. You catch yourself forcing someone to love you. – Let us keep in mind that we can't force anyone to love us. We shouldn't beg someone to stay when they want to leave. That's what love is all about – freedom. However, the end of love is not the end of life. It should be the beginning of an understanding that love sometimes leaves for a reason,but never leaves without a lesson. If someone truly loves you, they will never give you a reason to doubt it. Anyone can come into your life and say how much they love you, but it takes someone really special to stay in your life and prove how much they love you.Sometimes it takes awhile to find the right person, but the right person is always worth the wait.
4. An intimate relationship is based strictly on physical attraction. –Being beautiful is more than how many people you can get to look at you, or how others perceive you at a single glance. It's about what you live for. It's about what defines you. It's about the depth of your heart, and what makes you unique. It's about being who you are and living out your life honestly. It's about those little quirks that make you, you. People who are only attracted to you because of your pretty face or nice body won't stay by your side forever. But the people who can see how beautiful your heart is will never leave you.
5. Someone continuously breaks your trust. – Love means giving someone the chance to hurt you, but trusting them not to. When you completely trust a person, without any doubt, you'll automatically get one of two results – a FRIEND for life or a LESSON for life. Either way there's a positive outcome. Either you confirm the fact that this person cares about you, or you get the opportunity to weed them out of your life and make room for those who do. In the end you'll discover who's fake,who's true, and who would risk it all for you. And trust me, some people will totally surprise you.
6. Someone continuously overlooks your worth. – Know your worth ! When you give yourself to someone who doesn't respect you, you surrender pieces of your soul that you'll never get back. There comes a point when you have to let go and stop chasing some people. If someone wants you in their life, they'll find a way to put you there. Sometimes you just need to let go and accept the fact that they don't care for you the way you care for them. Let them leave your life quietly. Letting go is oftentimes easier than holding on. We think it's too hard to let go, until we actually do. Then we ask ourselves, "Why didn't I do this sooner?"
7.You are never given a chance to speak your mind. – Sometimes an argument saves a relationship, whereas silence breaks it. Speak up for your heart so that you won't have regrets. Life is not about making others happy. Life is about being honest and sharing your happiness with others.
8. You are frequently forced to sacrifice your happiness. – If you allow people to make more withdrawals than deposits in your life, you will be out of balance and in the negative before you know it. Know when to close the account. It's always better to be alone with dignity than in a relationship that constantly requires you to sacrifice your happiness and self-respect. .
9. You truly dislike your current situation, routine, job, etc. – It's better to be a failure at something you love than to succeed at doing something you hate. Don't let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of going after yours. The best thing you can do in life is follow your heart. Take risks. Don't just make the safe and easy choices because you're afraid of what might happen. If you do, nothing will ever happen. Chances must be taken, mistakes must be made, and lessons must be learned. It might be an uphill climb, but when you reach that mountaintop it will be worth every ounce of blood, sweat and tears you put into it.
10. You catch yourself obsessing over, and living in, the past. –Eventually you will overcome the heartache, and forget the reasons you cried, and who caused the pain. Eventually you will realize that these secret to happiness and freedom is not about control or revenge, but in letting things unfold naturally, and learning from your experiences over the course of time. After all, what matters most is not the first, but the final chapter of your life, which unveils the details of how well you wrote your story. So let go of the past, set yourself free, and open your mind to the possibility of new relationships and priceless experiences.
And the one thing you should never let go of is hope. Remember what you deserve and keep pushing forward. Someday all the pieces will come together. Unimaginably good things will transpire in your life, even if everything doesn't turn out exactly the way you had anticipated. And you will look back at the times that have passed, smile, and ask yourself, "How did I get through all of that?"
Here are ten signs it's time to let go:
1.Someone expects you to be someone you're not. – Don't change who you are for anyone else. It's wiser to lose someone over being who you are, than to keep them by being someone you're not. Because it's easier to mend a broken heart, than it is to piece together a shattered identity. It's easier to fill an empty space in your life where someone else used to be, than it is to fill the empty space inside yourself where YOU used to be.
2. A person's actions don't match their words. – Everybody deserves somebody who helps them look forward to tomorrow. If someone has the opposite effect on you, because they are consistently inconsistent and their actions don't match up with their words, it's time to let them go. It's always better to be alone than to be in bad company. True friendship is a promise made in the heart – silent, unwritten, unbreakable by distance, and unchangeable by time. Don't listen to what people say; watch what they do. Your true friends will slowly reveal themselves over time.
3. You catch yourself forcing someone to love you. – Let us keep in mind that we can't force anyone to love us. We shouldn't beg someone to stay when they want to leave. That's what love is all about – freedom. However, the end of love is not the end of life. It should be the beginning of an understanding that love sometimes leaves for a reason,but never leaves without a lesson. If someone truly loves you, they will never give you a reason to doubt it. Anyone can come into your life and say how much they love you, but it takes someone really special to stay in your life and prove how much they love you.Sometimes it takes awhile to find the right person, but the right person is always worth the wait.
4. An intimate relationship is based strictly on physical attraction. –Being beautiful is more than how many people you can get to look at you, or how others perceive you at a single glance. It's about what you live for. It's about what defines you. It's about the depth of your heart, and what makes you unique. It's about being who you are and living out your life honestly. It's about those little quirks that make you, you. People who are only attracted to you because of your pretty face or nice body won't stay by your side forever. But the people who can see how beautiful your heart is will never leave you.
5. Someone continuously breaks your trust. – Love means giving someone the chance to hurt you, but trusting them not to. When you completely trust a person, without any doubt, you'll automatically get one of two results – a FRIEND for life or a LESSON for life. Either way there's a positive outcome. Either you confirm the fact that this person cares about you, or you get the opportunity to weed them out of your life and make room for those who do. In the end you'll discover who's fake,who's true, and who would risk it all for you. And trust me, some people will totally surprise you.
6. Someone continuously overlooks your worth. – Know your worth ! When you give yourself to someone who doesn't respect you, you surrender pieces of your soul that you'll never get back. There comes a point when you have to let go and stop chasing some people. If someone wants you in their life, they'll find a way to put you there. Sometimes you just need to let go and accept the fact that they don't care for you the way you care for them. Let them leave your life quietly. Letting go is oftentimes easier than holding on. We think it's too hard to let go, until we actually do. Then we ask ourselves, "Why didn't I do this sooner?"
7.You are never given a chance to speak your mind. – Sometimes an argument saves a relationship, whereas silence breaks it. Speak up for your heart so that you won't have regrets. Life is not about making others happy. Life is about being honest and sharing your happiness with others.
8. You are frequently forced to sacrifice your happiness. – If you allow people to make more withdrawals than deposits in your life, you will be out of balance and in the negative before you know it. Know when to close the account. It's always better to be alone with dignity than in a relationship that constantly requires you to sacrifice your happiness and self-respect. .
9. You truly dislike your current situation, routine, job, etc. – It's better to be a failure at something you love than to succeed at doing something you hate. Don't let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of going after yours. The best thing you can do in life is follow your heart. Take risks. Don't just make the safe and easy choices because you're afraid of what might happen. If you do, nothing will ever happen. Chances must be taken, mistakes must be made, and lessons must be learned. It might be an uphill climb, but when you reach that mountaintop it will be worth every ounce of blood, sweat and tears you put into it.
10. You catch yourself obsessing over, and living in, the past. –Eventually you will overcome the heartache, and forget the reasons you cried, and who caused the pain. Eventually you will realize that these secret to happiness and freedom is not about control or revenge, but in letting things unfold naturally, and learning from your experiences over the course of time. After all, what matters most is not the first, but the final chapter of your life, which unveils the details of how well you wrote your story. So let go of the past, set yourself free, and open your mind to the possibility of new relationships and priceless experiences.
And the one thing you should never let go of is hope. Remember what you deserve and keep pushing forward. Someday all the pieces will come together. Unimaginably good things will transpire in your life, even if everything doesn't turn out exactly the way you had anticipated. And you will look back at the times that have passed, smile, and ask yourself, "How did I get through all of that?"
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Beauty in the Empty- by Sam Davidson
I recently watched Running the Sahara, a moving film about three
extreme endurance athletes who ran across the Sahara Desert. All of
it. Like from one coast of Africa to the other.
The film was well made, well written, inspiring, and moving. It's one
of the better films and documentaries I've seen in quite a while.
Towards the end of their 4,500+ mile run, one of the runners said of
the Desert, "It's so arid here, and so empty. And so beautiful." This
comment paralleled his personal journey through the four-month ordeal.
He was physically empty, running on fumes past the pyramids toward the
Red Sea. And there was wonderful beauty in that for him. He spent it
all in order to gain something he could not lose. That feeling of
completion – at the expense of total exertion – was beautiful.
It's time we find beauty in the empty.
When you go to bed at night, exhausted beyond description from a day
at work, a day of parenting, or a day of living – that is beautiful.
Crying with a friend until there are no more tears is a solemn, sacred act.
Working out until your muscles cannot move so that your health will be
better tomorrow than it is today is worthy of admiration.
When you mourn the loss of something or someone, mourn well and mourn
completely.
Restlessness is a symptom of the disease known as
Not-trying-hard-enough. Get up. Get to work.
Panting and gasping for air after running up a hill or down a street
or through an airport is a chance to appreciate breath and the life it
gives.
Abandoned lots and empty hearts are not full of waste. They are full
of potential. It's time to plant something.
Love until you think you have no more love left. Love those who
deserve it and those who don't. Love until it hurts, until it costs
you something. You may very well find your love never runs out, but is
like an eternal flame that gets ever stronger the longer it burns.
Hope beyond reason for something better. Hope until your heart's
deepest longing cannot be satisfied by anything less than what the
universe is calling you toward.
Give away your last nickel to someone who needs it more than you. Know
that your poverty can make someone else whole.
And when your body aches and your head hurts, when your soul is weary
and your heart is exhausted – then, my friends, you will see the
beauty in the empty, of what it's like to give everything for
something that matters. And therein lies the indescribable beauty of a
life well lived.
extreme endurance athletes who ran across the Sahara Desert. All of
it. Like from one coast of Africa to the other.
The film was well made, well written, inspiring, and moving. It's one
of the better films and documentaries I've seen in quite a while.
Towards the end of their 4,500+ mile run, one of the runners said of
the Desert, "It's so arid here, and so empty. And so beautiful." This
comment paralleled his personal journey through the four-month ordeal.
He was physically empty, running on fumes past the pyramids toward the
Red Sea. And there was wonderful beauty in that for him. He spent it
all in order to gain something he could not lose. That feeling of
completion – at the expense of total exertion – was beautiful.
It's time we find beauty in the empty.
When you go to bed at night, exhausted beyond description from a day
at work, a day of parenting, or a day of living – that is beautiful.
Crying with a friend until there are no more tears is a solemn, sacred act.
Working out until your muscles cannot move so that your health will be
better tomorrow than it is today is worthy of admiration.
When you mourn the loss of something or someone, mourn well and mourn
completely.
Restlessness is a symptom of the disease known as
Not-trying-hard-enough. Get up. Get to work.
Panting and gasping for air after running up a hill or down a street
or through an airport is a chance to appreciate breath and the life it
gives.
Abandoned lots and empty hearts are not full of waste. They are full
of potential. It's time to plant something.
Love until you think you have no more love left. Love those who
deserve it and those who don't. Love until it hurts, until it costs
you something. You may very well find your love never runs out, but is
like an eternal flame that gets ever stronger the longer it burns.
Hope beyond reason for something better. Hope until your heart's
deepest longing cannot be satisfied by anything less than what the
universe is calling you toward.
Give away your last nickel to someone who needs it more than you. Know
that your poverty can make someone else whole.
And when your body aches and your head hurts, when your soul is weary
and your heart is exhausted – then, my friends, you will see the
beauty in the empty, of what it's like to give everything for
something that matters. And therein lies the indescribable beauty of a
life well lived.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Message From The Universe---- Carol James
I am your best friend. I am your confidant. You can tell me anything
at all and I will always understand and love you.
I know that you always do your very best and that sometimes your fears
get the best of you. I know that you have come a long way and have
grown and matured in immeasurable ways.
To me, you are a beautiful, bright shining light beaming with courage
and soul. I am always here for you, waiting at your beck and call.
Tell me what you want. Tell me all your dreams and I will be delighted
to help you live them. I can find people and arrange circumstances in
ways that you could never imagine.
Sometimes my orchestrations are called miracles, but I just see them
as doing my job. I am here for you. I have always been here for you,
even when you did not know I existed.
I am the one who brings people and circumstances to you. All that you
experience is a result of that which I bring to you. All that I bring
to you is a result of that which you ask for, even if you don't
understand how you are asking.
It's really a simple relationship we have, you and I. It's one of
master and slave, dreamer and dream maker. You are master and I am
slave. But I love my job. I get to grant your wishes for a living so
that's okay by me. Your wish is my command.
I am good at what I do. I am predictable, consistent, flexible, fluid,
accurate and timely. You can always depend on me to give you exactly
what you ask for when the timing is right.
Be careful what you ask for, you might get it. I don't decipher or
question your requests; I follow them to the letter. I am compelled to
bring to you all that matches what you focus on, regardless of how
that focus causes you to feel.
It doesn't matter whether you want it or not, because from my
perspective if you didn't want it you wouldn't be focusing on it, so
if you are focusing on it then you must want it.
My job is to find stuff that matches your tone - your point of focus -
and orchestrate the connection between you and it. From my
perspective, it's easy to see why you don't always like what you get,
but I know that eventually you will come to remember all that you have
forgotten.
In the meantime, I will continue to be here serving your needs and
fulfilling your wishes. I am here for you. Ask anything of me. I have
nothing to do but to serve you. The rest is up to you.
at all and I will always understand and love you.
I know that you always do your very best and that sometimes your fears
get the best of you. I know that you have come a long way and have
grown and matured in immeasurable ways.
To me, you are a beautiful, bright shining light beaming with courage
and soul. I am always here for you, waiting at your beck and call.
Tell me what you want. Tell me all your dreams and I will be delighted
to help you live them. I can find people and arrange circumstances in
ways that you could never imagine.
Sometimes my orchestrations are called miracles, but I just see them
as doing my job. I am here for you. I have always been here for you,
even when you did not know I existed.
I am the one who brings people and circumstances to you. All that you
experience is a result of that which I bring to you. All that I bring
to you is a result of that which you ask for, even if you don't
understand how you are asking.
It's really a simple relationship we have, you and I. It's one of
master and slave, dreamer and dream maker. You are master and I am
slave. But I love my job. I get to grant your wishes for a living so
that's okay by me. Your wish is my command.
I am good at what I do. I am predictable, consistent, flexible, fluid,
accurate and timely. You can always depend on me to give you exactly
what you ask for when the timing is right.
Be careful what you ask for, you might get it. I don't decipher or
question your requests; I follow them to the letter. I am compelled to
bring to you all that matches what you focus on, regardless of how
that focus causes you to feel.
It doesn't matter whether you want it or not, because from my
perspective if you didn't want it you wouldn't be focusing on it, so
if you are focusing on it then you must want it.
My job is to find stuff that matches your tone - your point of focus -
and orchestrate the connection between you and it. From my
perspective, it's easy to see why you don't always like what you get,
but I know that eventually you will come to remember all that you have
forgotten.
In the meantime, I will continue to be here serving your needs and
fulfilling your wishes. I am here for you. Ask anything of me. I have
nothing to do but to serve you. The rest is up to you.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Don't Ever--Author Unknown
Don't Ever...
Don't ever be reluctant to show your feelings
When you're happy, give in to it...
When you're not, live with it
Don't ever be afraid to try to make things better
You might be surprised at the results.
Don't ever take the weight of the world on your shoulders.
Don't ever feel threatened by the future
Take life one day at a time.
Don't ever feel guilty about the past
What's done is done.
Learn from any mistakes you might have made.
Don't ever feel that you are alone
There is always somebody there
For you to reach out to.
Don't ever forget that you can achieve
So many of the things you can imagine.
It's not as hard as it seems.
Don't ever stop loving
Don't ever stop believing,
Don't ever stop dreaming your Dreams.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
BEGIN AGAIN---- Collin McCarty
One of the best things we can do in our lives is this:
Begin again.
Begin again.
Begin to see yourself as you were
When you were the happiest and strongest you've ever been.
Begin to remember what worked for you
(and what worked against you),
And try to capture the magic again.
Begin to remember how natural it was when you were a child --
To live a lifetime each day.
Begin to forget the baggage you have carried with you
For years:
The problems that don't matter anymore,
The tears that cried themselves away,
And the worries that are going to wash away
On the shore of tomorrow's new beginnings.
Tomorrow tells us it will be here every new day of our lives;
And if we will be wise,
We will turn away from the problems of the past
And give the future -- and ourselves -- a chance
To become the best of friends.
Sometimes all it takes is a wish in the heart to let yourself ...
Begin again.
Monday, March 19, 2012
DIDN'T WRITE IT BUT I LIKE IT!
A Birth Certificate shows that we were born.
A Death Certificate shows that we died.
Pictures show that we lived!
Have a seat . . . Relax . . . And read this slowly...
I Believe...
That just because two people argue, that
doesn't mean they don't love each other.
And just because they don't argue, that
doesn't mean they do love each other.
I Believe...
That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I Believe...
That we don't have to change friends if
we understand that friends change.
I Believe...
That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every
once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I Believe...
That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
I Believe....
That you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life..
I Believe...
That it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.
I Believe...
That you should always leave loved ones with
loving words.. It may be the last time you see them. (very very true)
I Believe...
That you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I Believe...
That we are responsible for what
we do, no matter how we feel.
I Believe...
That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I Believe...
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to
be done, regardless of the consequences.
I Believe...
That money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I Believe...
That my best friend and I can do anything, or nothing, and have the best time.
I Believe....
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you
When you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.
I Believe...
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had,
and what you've learned from them...and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.
I Believe...
That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I Believe...
That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for
your grief.
I Believe...
That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.
I Believe...
That you shouldn't be so eager to find
out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I Believe...
Two people can look at the exact same
thing and see something totally different.
I Believe...
That your life can be changed in a matter of
hours by people who don't even know you..
I Believe...
That even when you think you have no more to give, if
a friend cries out to you...you will find the strength to help.
I Believe...
That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I Believe...
That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything.
Thank you God for all the wonderful people who help us throughout the
journey of life...
God Bless You!
4 Steps to End Judgmental Thoughts :Elisha Goldstein
As soon as we open up our eyes in the morning, stories are running in
our minds that influence the way we see people. We have preconceptions
about who our wife, husband, kid, roommate or partners are. When we
walk out the door, we already have ideas about who the neighbors,
baristas, grocery store clerk, colleagues, and even strangers who are
walking up the street are.
our minds that influence the way we see people. We have preconceptions
about who our wife, husband, kid, roommate or partners are. When we
walk out the door, we already have ideas about who the neighbors,
baristas, grocery store clerk, colleagues, and even strangers who are
walking up the street are.
So the question is: Do we actually even see the person behind our
conceptions of who they are? Most of the time the answer is a
resounding no.
Mother Teresa said, "The biggest disease today is not leprosy or
tuberculosis but rather the feeling of not belonging."
We live on auto-pilot in our every day relationships and our ability
to automatically interpret the world can lead to disconnection, which
leads to dis-ease in life.
It's that simple.
Here is a practice to try out today with anyone you come in contact with:
1. Put you lenses of judgment aside. Whether you believe it or not,
you instantly judge someone as soon as you see them. It may be the
color of their skin, their ethnicity, a memory you have of this person
or maybe the expression on their face. See if you can set that aside
for a moment and adopt fresh eyes.
2. See the person. This is someone who has a history of adventures,
sense of failure, loves, fears, regrets, triumphs, traumas, family,
and friends.
3. Ask yourself, what does this person most deeply want? The answer
is likely within you and it has something to do with being treated
kindly and feeling a sense of belonging.
4. Provide a gesture that feeds this need. Smile at the person; ask
them if you can help; listen to what they have to say; if its family
or friends, tell them you love them, etc. There are so many ways to do
this.
We can always ask ourselves if what we are doing is in service
of connection or disconnection. It's a simple question that can
sometimes lead to important answers and actions.
The fact is, when we or others around us feel understood and cared
about, a sense of acceptance and belonging arises. This breaks down a
barriers and simply makes relationships better. Like anything, this
takes practice.
A moment of connection may have rippling effects across many
people, like a pebble thrown into the water creates ripples of waves.
Give it a try!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
An Inspiring Story of Kindness
Two boys walked down a road that led through a field. The younger of
the two noticed a man toiling in the fields of his farm, his good
clothes stacked neatly off to the side. The boy looked at his older
friend and said, "Let's hide his shoes so when he comes from the
field, he won't be able to find them. His expression will be
priceless!" The boy laughed.
the two noticed a man toiling in the fields of his farm, his good
clothes stacked neatly off to the side. The boy looked at his older
friend and said, "Let's hide his shoes so when he comes from the
field, he won't be able to find them. His expression will be
priceless!" The boy laughed.
The older of the two boys thought for a moment and said, "The man
looks poor. See his clothes? Let's do this instead: Let's hide a
silver dollar in each shoe and then we'll hide in these bushes and see
how he reacts to that, instead."
The younger companion agreed to the plan and they placed a silver
dollar in each shoe and hid behind the bushes. It wasn't long before
the farmer came in from the field, tired and worn. He reached down and
pulled on a shoe, immediately feeling the money under his foot.
With the coin now between his fingers, he looked around to see who
could have put it in his shoe. But no one was there. He held the
dollar in his hand and stared at it in disbelief. Confused, he slid
his other foot into his other shoe and felt the second coin. This
time, the man was overwhelmed when he removed the second silver dollar
from his shoe.
Thinking he was alone, he dropped to his knees and offered a verbal
prayer that the boys could easily hear from their hiding place. They
heard the poor farmer cry tears of relief and gratitude. He spoke of
his sick wife and his boys in need of food. He expressed gratitude for
this unexpected bounty from unknown hands.
After a time, the boys came out from their hiding place and slowly
started their long walk home. They felt good inside, warm, changed
somehow knowing the good they had done to a poor farmer in dire
straits. A smile crept across their souls.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The Bottom Line---- Author Unknown
FACE IT, nobody owes you a living.
No one chooses his parent or childhood,
But you can choose your own direction.
Everyone has problems and obstacles to overcome,
But that too is relative to each individual.
NOTHING IS CARVED IN STONE!
You can change anything in your life
If you want to badly enough.
Excuses are for losers!
Those who take responsibility for their actions
Are the real winners in life.
Winners meet life challenges head on
Knowing there are no guarantees, and give it all they've got
And never think it's too late or too early to begin.
Time plays no favorites
And will pass whether you act or not
Take control of your LIFE
Dare to Dream and take risks.......
Compete!
If you aren't willing to work for your goals
Don't expect others to.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
What you achieve, or fail to achieve in your lifetime
Is directly related to what you do or fail to do.
Is directly related to what you do or fail to do.
No one chooses his parent or childhood,
But you can choose your own direction.
Everyone has problems and obstacles to overcome,
But that too is relative to each individual.
NOTHING IS CARVED IN STONE!
You can change anything in your life
If you want to badly enough.
Excuses are for losers!
Those who take responsibility for their actions
Are the real winners in life.
Winners meet life challenges head on
Knowing there are no guarantees, and give it all they've got
And never think it's too late or too early to begin.
Time plays no favorites
And will pass whether you act or not
Take control of your LIFE
Dare to Dream and take risks.......
Compete!
If you aren't willing to work for your goals
Don't expect others to.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Eight Clues to Happiness - Khushwant Singh
Having lived a reasonably contented life, I was musing over what a person should strive for to achieve happiness. I drew up a list of a few essentials which I put forward for the readers' appraisal.
1. First and foremost is GOOD HEALTH. If you do not enjoy good health you can never be happy. Any ailment, however trivial, will deduct from your happiness.
2. Second, a HEALTHY BANK BALANCE. It need not run into crores but should be enough to provide for creature comforts and something to spare for recreation, like eating out, going to the pictures, travelling or going on holidays on the hills or by the sea. Shortage of money can be only demoralizing.. Living on credit or borrowing is demeaning and lowers one in one's own eyes.
3. Third, a HOME OF YOUR OWN. Rented premises can never give you the snug feeling of a nest which is yours for keeps that a home provides: if it has a garden space, all the better. Plant your own trees and flowers, see them grow and blossom, cultivate a sense of kinship with them.
4. Fourth, an UNDERSTANDING COMPANION, be it your spouse or a friend. If there are too many misunderstandings, they will rob you of your peace of mind. It is better to be divorced than to bicker all the time.
5. Fifth, LACK OF ENVY towards those who have done better than you in life; risen higher, made more money, or earned more fame. Envy can be very corroding; avoid comparing yourself with others.
6. Sixth, NO GOSSIP-MONGERING. Do not allow other people to descend on you for gup-shup. By the time you get rid of them, you will feel exhausted and poisoned by their gossip-mongering.
7. Seventh, CULTIVATE SOME HOBBIES which can bring you a sense of fulfilment, such as gardening, reading, writing, painting, playing or listening to music. Going to clubs or parties to get free drinks or to meet celebrities is criminal waste of time.
8.. Eighth, every morning and evening, devote 15 minutes to INTROSPECTION. In the morning, 10 minutes should be spent on stilling the mind and then five in listing things you have to do that day. In the evening, five minutes to still the mind again, and ten to go over what you had undertaken to do.
Nathaniel Cotton (1721-1788) summed up my views on the subject in one verse:
If solid happiness we prize
Within our breast this jewel lies.
And they are fools who roam
The world has nothing to bestow
From our own selves our joys must flow
And that dear hut, our home.
Within our breast this jewel lies.
And they are fools who roam
The world has nothing to bestow
From our own selves our joys must flow
And that dear hut, our home.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Be Grateful For Your Life
Think About This:
Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight;
Just remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie in.
Should you find yourself stuck in traffic;
Should you find it hard to get to sleep tonight;
Just remember the homeless family who has no bed to lie in.
Should you find yourself stuck in traffic;
Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.
Should you have a bad day at work;
Should you have a bad day at work;
Think of the man who has been out of work for the last three months.
Should you despair over a relationship gone bad;
Should you despair over a relationship gone bad;
Think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend;
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend;
Think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week, for 15.00 to feed her family.
Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance;
Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance;
Think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.
Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror;
Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror;
Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.
Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking "What Is My Purpose?";
Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking "What Is My Purpose?";
Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.
Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities;
Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities;
Remember, things could be worse. You could be them!!!
--- Author Unknown ---
Life is a beautiful gift from God. Always cherish and respect this beautiful gift. Don't worry about the future and forget the past; never regret the past and learn from past mistakes to make tomorrow better. Live and enjoy each moment to the maximum. Live in present, it is a gift; cherish it. Don't just exist, live and enjoy. Always be thankful to God for such a beautiful life and do some noble and good deeds so that you can make the lives of others also beautiful.
--- Author Unknown ---
Life is a beautiful gift from God. Always cherish and respect this beautiful gift. Don't worry about the future and forget the past; never regret the past and learn from past mistakes to make tomorrow better. Live and enjoy each moment to the maximum. Live in present, it is a gift; cherish it. Don't just exist, live and enjoy. Always be thankful to God for such a beautiful life and do some noble and good deeds so that you can make the lives of others also beautiful.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Here are 12 Commandments by Louise Hay to help you learn how to love yourself
Stop All Criticism.
Criticism never changes a thing. Refuse to criticize yourself. Accept yourself exactly as you are. Everybody changes. When you criticize yourself, your changes are negative. When you approve of yourself, your changes are positive.
Forgive Yourself.
Let the past go. You did the best you could at the time with the understanding, awareness, and knowledge that you had. Now you are growing and changing, and you will live life differently.
Don't Scare Yourself.
Stop terrorizing yourself with your thoughts. It's a dreadful way to live. Find a mental image that gives you pleasure, and immediately switch your scary thought to a pleasure thought.
Be Gentle and Kind and Patient.
Be gentle with yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be patient with yourself as you learn the new ways of thinking. Treat yourself as you would someone you really loved.
Be Kind to Your Mind.
Self-hatred is only hating your own thoughts. Don't hate yourself for having the thoughts. Gently change your thoughts.
Praise Yourself.
Criticism breaks down the inner spirit. Praise builds it up. Praise yourself as much as you can. Tell yourself how well you are doing with every little thing.
Support Yourself.
Find ways to support yourself. Reach out to friends and allow them to help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it.
Be Loving to Your Negatives.
Acknowledge that you created them to fulfill a need. Now you are finding new, positive ways to fulfill those needs. So lovingly release the old negative patterns.
Take Care of Your Body.
Learn about nutrition. What kind of fuel does your body need in order to have optimum energy and vitality? Learn about exercise. What kind of exercise do you enjoy? Cherish and revere the temple you live in.
Do Mirror Work.
Look into your eyes often. Express this growing sense of love you have for yourself. Forgive yourself while looking into the mirror. Talk to your parents while looking into the mirror. Forgive them, too. At least once a day, say, "I love you, I really love you!"
Love Yourself... Do It Now.
Don't wait until you get well, or lose the weight, or get the new job, or find the new relationship. Begin now-and do the best you can.
Have Fun.
Remember the things that gave you joy as a child. Incorporate them into your life now. Find a way to have fun with everything you do. Let yourself express the joy of living. Smile. Laugh. Rejoice, and the Universe rejoices with you!
Criticism never changes a thing. Refuse to criticize yourself. Accept yourself exactly as you are. Everybody changes. When you criticize yourself, your changes are negative. When you approve of yourself, your changes are positive.
Forgive Yourself.
Let the past go. You did the best you could at the time with the understanding, awareness, and knowledge that you had. Now you are growing and changing, and you will live life differently.
Don't Scare Yourself.
Stop terrorizing yourself with your thoughts. It's a dreadful way to live. Find a mental image that gives you pleasure, and immediately switch your scary thought to a pleasure thought.
Be Gentle and Kind and Patient.
Be gentle with yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be patient with yourself as you learn the new ways of thinking. Treat yourself as you would someone you really loved.
Be Kind to Your Mind.
Self-hatred is only hating your own thoughts. Don't hate yourself for having the thoughts. Gently change your thoughts.
Praise Yourself.
Criticism breaks down the inner spirit. Praise builds it up. Praise yourself as much as you can. Tell yourself how well you are doing with every little thing.
Support Yourself.
Find ways to support yourself. Reach out to friends and allow them to help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it.
Be Loving to Your Negatives.
Acknowledge that you created them to fulfill a need. Now you are finding new, positive ways to fulfill those needs. So lovingly release the old negative patterns.
Take Care of Your Body.
Learn about nutrition. What kind of fuel does your body need in order to have optimum energy and vitality? Learn about exercise. What kind of exercise do you enjoy? Cherish and revere the temple you live in.
Do Mirror Work.
Look into your eyes often. Express this growing sense of love you have for yourself. Forgive yourself while looking into the mirror. Talk to your parents while looking into the mirror. Forgive them, too. At least once a day, say, "I love you, I really love you!"
Love Yourself... Do It Now.
Don't wait until you get well, or lose the weight, or get the new job, or find the new relationship. Begin now-and do the best you can.
Have Fun.
Remember the things that gave you joy as a child. Incorporate them into your life now. Find a way to have fun with everything you do. Let yourself express the joy of living. Smile. Laugh. Rejoice, and the Universe rejoices with you!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
A CREED TO LIVE BY --- By Nancye Sims
Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others.
It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart.
Cling to them as you would your life,
For without them life is meaningless.
Don't let your life slip through your fingers
By living in the past or for the future;
By living your life one day at a time.
Don't give up when you still have something to give.
Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
Don't be afraid to admit that you are less then perfect.
It is a fragile thread that binds each of us to each other.
Don't be afraid to encounter risks.
It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Don't shut love out of your life by saying it impossible to find.
The quickest way to receive love is to give love;
The fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly;
And the best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Don't dismiss your dreams.
To be without dreams is to be without hope;
To be without hope is to be without purpose.
Don't run through life so fast
That you forget not only where you have been
But also where you are going.
Life is not a race, but a journey
To be savored each step of the way.
It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.
Only you know what is best for you.
Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart.
Cling to them as you would your life,
For without them life is meaningless.
Don't let your life slip through your fingers
By living in the past or for the future;
By living your life one day at a time.
Don't give up when you still have something to give.
Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
Don't be afraid to admit that you are less then perfect.
It is a fragile thread that binds each of us to each other.
Don't be afraid to encounter risks.
It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Don't shut love out of your life by saying it impossible to find.
The quickest way to receive love is to give love;
The fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly;
And the best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Don't dismiss your dreams.
To be without dreams is to be without hope;
To be without hope is to be without purpose.
Don't run through life so fast
That you forget not only where you have been
But also where you are going.
Life is not a race, but a journey
To be savored each step of the way.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS---- Attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson
Make up your mind to be happy. Learn to find pleasure in simple things.
Make the best of your circumstances.
No one has everything and everyone has something of sorrow intermingled with the gladness of life. The trick is to make the laughter outweigh the tears. Don't take yourself too seriously.
You can't please everybody; don't let criticism worry you.
Don't let your neighbor set your standards.
Do the things you enjoy doing, but stay out of debt.
Don't borrow trouble. Imaginary things are harder to bear than the actual ones.
Since hate poisons the soul, do not cherish enmities and grudges.
Don't hold post-mortems. Don't spend your life brooding over sorrows and mistakes. Don't be one who never gets over things.
Do what you can for those less fortunate than yourself.
Keep busy at something. A very busy person never has time to be unhappy.
For maximum effectiveness, this prescription should be taken as often as needed. Unlimited refills available. Share with your friends.
You can't please everybody; don't let criticism worry you.
Don't let your neighbor set your standards.
Do the things you enjoy doing, but stay out of debt.
Don't borrow trouble. Imaginary things are harder to bear than the actual ones.
Since hate poisons the soul, do not cherish enmities and grudges.
Don't hold post-mortems. Don't spend your life brooding over sorrows and mistakes. Don't be one who never gets over things.
Do what you can for those less fortunate than yourself.
Keep busy at something. A very busy person never has time to be unhappy.
For maximum effectiveness, this prescription should be taken as often as needed. Unlimited refills available. Share with your friends.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Start Living-- Author Unknown
I had not really planned on taking a trip this time of year, and yet I found myself packing rather hurriedly. This trip was going to be unpleasant and I knew in advance that no real good would come of it. This is my annual "Guilt Trip."
I got tickets to fly there on "WISH-I-HAD" airlines. It was an extremely short flight. I got my "baggage," which I could not check. I chose to carry it myself all the way. It was loaded down with a thousand memories of "what might have been." No one greeted me as I entered the terminal to the Regret City International Airport. I say international because people from all over the world come to this dismal town.
As I checked into the "Last Resort" Hotel, I noticed that they would be hosting the year's most important event — the annual "Pity Party." I wasn't going to miss that great social occasion. Many of the towns leading citizens would be there.
First, there would be the "Done" family; you know, "Should Have," "Would Have" and "Could Have." Then came the "I Had" family. You probably know old "Wish" and his clan. Of course, the "Opportunities" family; "Missed and Lost," would be present. The biggest family there would be the "Yesterday's."
There are far too many of them to count, but each one would have a very sad story to share. Of course, "Shattered Dreams" would surely make and appearance. "It's Their Fault" family would regale us with stories (excuses) about how things had failed in their life. Each story would be loudly applauded by the "Don't Blame Me" and "I Couldn't Help It" committee.
To make a long story short, I went to this depressing party, knowing full well there would be no real benefit in doing so. And, as usual, I became very depressed. But as I thought about all of the stories of failures brought back from the past, it occurred to me that this trip and subsequent "pity parties" COULD be cancelled by ME!
I started to realize that I did not have to be there. And I didn't have to be depressed. One thing kept going through my mind, I CAN'T CHANGE YESTERDAY, BUT I DO HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE TODAY A WONDERFUL DAY. I can be happy, joyous, fulfilled, encouraged, as well as being encouraging.
Knowing this, I left Regret City immediately, and didn't leave a forwarding address. Am I sorry for mistakes I've made in the past? YES! But there is no way to undo them.
So, if you're planning a trip back to Regret City, please cancel all those reservations now. Instead, take a trip to a nice place called: "Starting Again." I like it so much that I made it my permanent residence. My neighbors, the "Been Forgiven" and the "We're Saved" are so very helpful. By the way, you don't have to carry around the heavy baggage anymore either. That load is lifted from your shoulders upon arrival. But don't take my word for it, find out for yourself.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
LIVING A THANKFUL LIFE…
Life is not about finding the right person, but creating the right relationship.
It's not about how we care in the beginning, but how much we grow and
nourish one another in a relationship.
Some people always throw stones in your path. It depends on you what
you do with them – build a wall or a bridge? Remember you are the
architect of your life.
Search a beautiful heart, not a beautiful face, because beautiful
things won't last forever, but a golden heart does and will prosper
you and add value to yourself.
It's not important to hold all the good cards in life. But it's
important how well you play the cards which you hold.
Often when we lose all hope and think this is the end, GOD whispers,
'Relax, it's just a bend, not the end.'
Have Faith, keep faith and see what God will do for you.
One of the basic differences between GOD and man is, GOD gives, gives,
gives and forgives. But human gets, gets, gets and forgets.
Be thankful. It's the least you can do!
It's not about how we care in the beginning, but how much we grow and
nourish one another in a relationship.
Some people always throw stones in your path. It depends on you what
you do with them – build a wall or a bridge? Remember you are the
architect of your life.
Search a beautiful heart, not a beautiful face, because beautiful
things won't last forever, but a golden heart does and will prosper
you and add value to yourself.
It's not important to hold all the good cards in life. But it's
important how well you play the cards which you hold.
Often when we lose all hope and think this is the end, GOD whispers,
'Relax, it's just a bend, not the end.'
Have Faith, keep faith and see what God will do for you.
One of the basic differences between GOD and man is, GOD gives, gives,
gives and forgives. But human gets, gets, gets and forgets.
Be thankful. It's the least you can do!
Monday, January 16, 2012
35 Fast Tips to Make This Your Best Year Yet-Robin Sharma
I'm sitting on an airplane thinking about what the best performers and most successful people do to continually outperform everyone around them.
As we enter what I hope will be the single best year of your life yet, I've come up with 35 Tips that I invite you to concentrate on. Share these tips, reflect on then, post them where you can see them – and allow them to infuse your mindset:
Stay Great.
Robin Sharma
As we enter what I hope will be the single best year of your life yet, I've come up with 35 Tips that I invite you to concentrate on. Share these tips, reflect on then, post them where you can see them – and allow them to infuse your mindset:
- Remember that the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts.
- Keep the promises you make to others – and to yourself.
- The project that most scares you is the project you need to do first.
- Small daily improvements are the key to staggering long-term results.
- Stop being busy being busy. This New Year, clean out the distractions from your work+life and devote to a monomaniacal focus on the few things that matter.
- Read "The War of Art".
- Watch "The Fighter".
- In a world where technology is causing some of us to forget how to act human, become the politest person you know.
- Remember that all great ideas were first ridiculed.
- Remember that critics are dreamers gone scared.
- Be "Apple-Like" in your obsession with getting the details right.
- Take 60 minutes every weekend to craft a blueprint for the coming seven days. As Saul Bellow once said: "A plan relieves you of the torment of choice."
- Release your need to be liked this New Year. You can't be a visionary if you long to be liked.
- Disrupt or be disrupted.
- Hire a personal trainer to get you into the best shape of your life. Superstars focus on the value they receive versus the cost of the service.
- Give your teammates, customers and family one of the greatest gifts of all: the gift of your attention (and presence).
- Every morning ask yourself: "How may I best serve the most people?"
- Every night ask yourself: "What 5 good things happened to me this day?"
- Don't waste your most valuable hours (the morning) doing low value work.
- Leave every project you touch at work better than you found it.
- Your job is not just to work. Your job is to leave a trail of leaders behind you.
- A job is not "just a job". Every job is a gorgeous vehicle to express your gifts and talents – and to model exceptionalism for all around you.
- Fears unfaced become your limits.
- Get up at 5 am and take 60 minutes to prepare your mind, body, emotions and spirit to be remarkable during the hours that follow. Being a superstar is not the domain of the gifted but the prepared.
- Write love letters to your family.
- Smile at strangers.
- Drink more water.
- Keep a journal. Your life's story is worth recording.
- Do more than you're paid to do and do work that leaves your teammates breathless.
- Leave your ego at the door every morning.
- Set 5 daily goals every morning. These small wins will lead to nearly 2000 little victories by the end of the year.
- Say "please" and "thank you".
- Remember the secret to happiness is doing work that matters and being an instrument of service.
- Don't be the richest person in the graveyard. Health is wealth.
- Life's short. The greatest risk is risk-less living. And settling for average.
Stay Great.
Robin Sharma
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