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Inspirational Thoughts  The greatest ownership is of oneself. The greatest peace is releasing full control over all one owns to the greater Source. Happiness... is a choice. This year, make it your choice. Change your words... you will change your world. Dare to be who you are. Your attitude is your choice. (Being negative isn't going to improve anything.) Happiness is a decision you make. In the Bible, the psalmist says, "this is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." (It didn't say, "...tomorrow I will be happy, or next week rejoice, or only if I get... no -this day. Today.") There is a story in the Bible about a young man (teenager) by the name of David, who defeats a giant by the name, Goliath. He does this with a sling and stone, and no armor -even after many other very strong & trained warriors before him attempted. (paraphrasing) In this situation, this young man that cared for animals in a field came forward willingly in a time of need. In the moment of confrontation with Goliath, he did not say, "why me, God?" He said, "I come against you in the name of the Lord -God of Isreal." (The idea here, is to be like him. Speak to your problems. Stand up to them. Say the words. Say them out loud. They will help you keep the right attitude.) This is a way of reprogramming your mental computer and the words you speak can even work miracles in you and in others around you. Dare to be who you are. You are unique in your calling in life (no matter what role or roles you take on). If God wanted you to be other than what you are -he would have made you that. He made you -you. We all want to compare ourselves to each other. It's natural. But, it's not what is intented -so we cannot let ourselves get caught up. Say "no -It may be right for him/her, but that's not me. I'm not in any contest. I'm not comparing myself to anybody and neither is God." Live to give. You will never be truly fulfilled as a human being until you learn the simple secret of how to give your life away. In other words, if you are lonely, go help someone else who is lonely. Don't focus on your own need. You always have something to give. Even if it is a smile, a hug; baking a cake; visit someone in a senior citizen's home or a hospital. Help pick up kids from events or help out with someone's yard work. Something supernatural happens when we take our eyes off ourselves and turn it on the needs of those around us. We too, become fulfilled -even beyond our own imagings & expectations. We learn that a life could be measured by what you give away. Listen to your heart. God speaks to us in many different ways. One of the easiest to recognize is through the compassion he puts into our hearts. So listen to your heart. Follow what it says. You won't be sorry. God will show you how to make every moment of your life count! Put these moments together, end to end, and you will have the best year of your life every year! (Inspirational words accredited to Joel Osteen) Live a life of excellence. Live your day to day life, so you feel good about you and your environment reflects how you feel inside. If you have a few dishes you've just used, wash them right away instead of waiting (or put them in the dishwasher right away). If you get something out - put it away (this isn't to say that we aren't all busy in todays times -but we can still be kinder to ourselves for it); then you can find it later when you need it again. Now, this is not so you will say, "but so & so does or doesn't do this", -no, this is so you will feel better about you (this is for man, woman, child or teen). And yes, the added benefit in a home where there is a family -is you end up helping each other out as well. But now, is that really so bad? Seriously, now! Don't each of you feel better when you can find what you need, when you need it; or when you do have time to have a meal together, you have dishes to eat on & a little added time to share a meal together -since you weren't rushing around searching for things in an environment that was not to your liking? See folks, this just reflects another aspect of the same, when the psalmist said, "this is the day the Lord had made and I will rejoice in it.." When you rejoice in your day, and live at "your" best; you express gratitude for all that you have in your home -so care for it joyously; gratitude that you have a vehicle to go to work & so you care for it (so that it can keep taking you to work, school & play); and your family & health -so you care for yourself & your family! Loving & living a life of gratitude & excellence! Respect yourself and respect others as a result. Treat others as you wish to be treated, first. Now this does not mean that you go out to do your best & expect something in return... no, it simple means that you live your best as you were intended and do kindly, regardless of those around you. It will return to you in another way, and in other times -probable when it is less expected & more needed. When you first treat others with respect and live your life upright & truthfully, you discover that those around you begin to treat you in the same. As the scriptures say in John 2:8, If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor [others] as yourself." (NIV) This is the same if it is in your actions or your words, even if it means responding to the unkind words of another with something more positive & uplifting in defense of those being belittled or talked about in a negative manner (after all, you would want the same respect & to be uplifted too or at least given another chance -right?). If there is a matter that needs be resolved or is unclear, don't take it to your neighbor, your other friend, your other relative... no take to the one it concerns and speak truthfully your concern -with respect for yourself & them. Do not allow others to do this either; speak kindly & suggest them to go to the one concerned. Keep each other uplifted, respected and in the positive light that God intended us -with love & compassion towards one another! The power Inspiration: Believe. Conceive. Receive. Recommended Reading: "Your Best Life Now" by Joel Osteen "The Power of Intention" by Dr. Wayne Dyer "There is a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem" by Dr. Wayne Dyer "Managing Your Emotions" by Joyce Meyer "The Work" by Byron Katie or Set up Phone support with Dr. Jodi, Personal Life Coach, or Go to the " Contact us" page & arrange for an in person meeting & further details!
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