"Peace of mind comes with daily discipline." Cultivating peace requires discipline. Many pray, some exercise and some meditate to achieve this goal. Whatever they do, each of these people has found sanctuary in their silence. With silence like this you're able to relax your mind and body. You simply let go of the tightness in your body and the chatter in your head. Why not try it? Start by focusing on a discipline. Once you feel the quietness surround you, let your mind and body relax. Quiet time spent like this each and every day will do amazing things for your heart, your spirit and your peace of mind. ©Jane Powell Living out loud Living out loud means having the courage to be exactly who you are without apology. It means admitting your mistakes without beating yourself up. It means not taking who you are and what you have for granted. Release all shame! Release all guilt! You cannot live out loud if you are hiding behind what was. Living out loud means focusing on what is, right now, and that is you! To live out loud means showing up as your authentic self, without your makeup or your toupee. It means acknowledging your shortcomings and celebrating your strengths. Living out loud means broadcasting your needs, your likes and your dislikes as they relate to your fears and frustrations. It means that you let people know exactly who you are and expect them to be as thrilled as you are about who you are. In order to live out loud you must have faith in yourself and in the process of life. You must have principles you live by and standards by which you can govern and gauge yourself. Most important, in order to live out loud you must love yourself enough to tell yourself and everyone else the absolute truth about you. When you can do that, you can live out loud and be very proud about what the world will hear about you. Until today, you may have been living your life in a whisper. Just for today, take one step toward pumping up your volume. Stand up in yourself! Stand up and be yourself! The best choice A negative reaction to a negative situation just makes things worse. Is that really what you want? Envy does not bring you what you desire. Resentment does not make things right. Instead of getting angry or seeking to get even, consider what you could do to move things forward. Even if the situation does not deserve a positive response, you deserve a positive life. Base your actions not on what's happened in the past, but on what you wish to create for the future. Instead of getting drawn into an endless conflict, lead the way toward the best outcome you can envision. What's happened has happened, and no amount of anger or dismay can change that. What you can influence is what comes next, so work to make it positive and fulfilling. You have the power to respond in whatever way you choose. Choose to lift the world higher, for it's always the choice that's best for you. Ralph Marston |
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