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How To Handle Debilitating Fear…

…the big things and the real things of this world and the universe are on your side. The sun rises every morning to salute you just as it does the most powerful and prosperous man on earth.The Urantia Papers

debilitating fear

Sometimes we experience debilitating fear. Fear of the unknown and of the future. During such times we tend to lose all power of reasoning and don’t quite know what to do. Our breathing becomes more rapid, life has no meaning, others don’t appear to be concerned and everything seems to be going wrong. There’s no light visible yet because we’re not even sure if we’re nearing the end of the tunnel. How should we handle such a situation?

child of god

Sooner or later we’ll notice that we’re letting ourselves sink deeper into this funk. Once that realization hits, we know that we can do something about it. Let’s start by breathing deeper, way deeper than normal, flush the body with some more life giving and mood-lifting oxygen! Then let’s remind ourselves that we are children of the creator of this Universe! Gosh that’s almost impossible to fathom, which is why it takes so many reminders before this Truth starts to hit home. We are a child of God. Therefore, ultimately, eventually, all is well. The ‘real things’ of this Universe are allied with us, we truly have nothing to fear, heck we don’t even need to fear fear anymore!

Daily Affirmation: Today I breathe in my son-hood!

Recommendation: The Urantia Papers

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What Must We Do Now?

A human being is a deciding being.Viktor Frankl

decide

We must decide. We feel lost and a lack of control when we can’t make the necessary decisions. We feel blue. To be happy we must ask the right questions and make the appropriate decisions followed by necessary action…

imperatives

We must decide:

  • What’s most important to us?
  • Where do we need to grow?
  • What will our next steps be?
  • How can we improve our relationships?
  • How can we be happy without being selfish?
  • How can we contribute to Life beyond us?

Let’s not be overwhelmed by all the questions. Work on it like ants do, bit by bit. Take one question, journal it, make some decisions, ask for support from loving ones and don’t be discouraged!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM decision machine!

Recommendation: The EFT Manual by Gary Craig

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How To Guarantee Growth…

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.  – Viktor Frankl

awareness

The key to long term personal growth is increasing awareness of self. As we become more aware we position ourselves as masters. We realize that self-knowledge will allow us to choose our state of mind. We can then choose happiness, selflessness, growth, love, forgiveness and acceptance.

choice & freedom

How is this choice made? It’s made by the response we provide to any situation in life. When we stop being driven by our animal instincts (amygdala) and learn to step back and allow our higher mind to take control, then we can make wiser decisions in the moment. We then choose the better response in any situation! Consequently we are more free.

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM proactive!

Recommendation: The Urantia Papers

The Urantia Book: Indexed Version with free Audio Book on DVD (Can only be played on a computer with a DVD drive.)Kindle Fire, Full Color 7

How To Quench The Eternal Thirst?

Distant water won’t quench your immediate thirst.Chinese Proverb

that and when

We’re always looking for that something else which will do the trick. We tell ourselves that when that happens we will be just fine. The search for that something else continues, our thirst never really gets quenched and we don’t ever reach a final destination. So why do we keep at it?

quench thirst

We’re looking to quench an eternal thirst. We’re searching for a mysterious knowledge that will bestow eternal happiness to us. We want to discover the treasure that’ll end our search for all earthly treasure. Where is all this to be found? How can we be convinced that the treasure lies within? How can we know that the eternal well springs from our heart? The journey never ends…

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM my own well!

Recommendation: God Is Closer Than You Think by John Ortberg

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How To Make A Great First Impression!

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.Chinese Sayings

no go!

We shouldn’t set foot outside our house if we’re not smiling! We shouldn’t be talking to another soul if we’re not smiling! Heck we shouldn’t be thinking about anything if we’re not able to smile within! How can we be motivated to do anything if we’re not happy and smiling?

life principles

5th Dale Carnegie Principle: Smile!

From the book How To Win Friends And Influence People:

The Value of a smile at Christmas

It cost nothing, but creates much.
It enriches those who receive, without impoverishing those who give.
It happens in a flash and the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.
None are so rich they can get along without it, and none so poor but are richer for its benefits.
It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign of friends.
It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and nature’s best antidote for trouble
Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen for it is something that is no earthly good to anybody till it is given away.
And if in the last minute rush of Christmas buying some of our salespeople should be too tired to give you a smile, may we ask you to leave one of yours?
For nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none left to give!!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM a smile machine!

Recommendation: How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie

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What Is True Responsibility?

With great responsibility, comes great power. The more you accept of the first – for your happiness, unhappiness, and all else – the more you are given of the latter.The Universe

responsibility

The word ‘responsibility’ pretty much defines what we’re to do! We are to respond to life’s situations knowing fully well that we author and authorize our own happiness. We decide how we feel and react to any circumstance.

power

Real power is when we know how to be happy, truly happy, through our own choosing. It’s up to us. Let’s be the change we seek in others!

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM powerful!

Recommendation: Choose Them Wisely: Thoughts Become Things!
by Mike Dooley

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What To Expect?

If you do not expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail.Heraclitus

getting surprised

The call of adventure, the mystery of the unknown, the scenic view around the next bend of the road, the birthday present wrapped in shiny paper, what would life be without pleasing surprises? How can we be surprised by life all the time?

in the moment

What would happen if we lived truly in the moment and not be straddled by the hurts or memories of the past nor worried about the future? What would be the result of a fearless expectation of the unexpected? A rich hope for that which may happen at any time? What if we expected amazing surprises every day of our lives? What kind of life would that be?

Daily Affirmation: Today I AM expectant of the unexpected!

Recommendation: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

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