I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief. – Gerry Spence
And that’s what all belief does, it closes our mind to something greater and richer. Don’t get me wrong, belief is good and serves a great purpose, we just have to be prepared to adopt a higher or wider understanding of anything and everything as we grow.
An open mind filled with wonder, curious to know and learn, is just richer.
Recommendation: Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tse
Nobody can teach you to sing the blues, you have to feel the blues. – Ernestine Anderson
Well hopefully you don’t because Spring has sprung in the Pacific Northwest, the air smells sweet and the sun is still gentle as the snow begins to slowly melt in the mountains.
When you feel the blues, change your body chemistry by imagining more beautiful and sunny times in your life. As you visualize such beauty, your body will produce mood enhancing chemicals which will make you feel better.
Want to feel like that at all times? Then simply observe life as it happens, don’t live in your thought labyrinth, liberate yourself by simply being. Pure awareness puts you in touch with the peace and joy that resides within you.
Simple. Like Spring.
Recommendation: In Tune With the Infinite
Quit now, you’ll never make it. If you disregard this advice, you’ll be halfway there. – David Zucker
It’s not as much what others tell us but what we tell our own selves, without even knowing it most times. We do this all day, and have probably done it all our lives.
It pays to become aware of our thought habits and replace the thoughts that don’t support our well being and the future we want to create.
Thoughts become things.
Remember that, make each thought count.
Recommendation: The Secret
If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give. – George MacDonald
Everyday living slowly turns our thoughts and actions, harsh and selfish. That’s if we don’t take care of our garden within, water it, tend it and nourish it.
The way to nourish our inner life is by:
It’s all about cultivating loving awareness. Namaste Now!
Recommendation: Love: What Life Is All About
In the choice between changing one’s mind and proving there’s no need to do so, most people get busy on the proof. – John Kenneth Galbraith
We make our opinions a part of our very being, we identify with them, they make us. Which is why we have trouble relinquishing them. It’s hard giving up a cherished belief.
How can we best view the value of changing our beliefs, even supplanting them? How can we be more flexible in our thinking, for our own benefit?
Affirmation: I’m open to all ideas and to a solution that benefits all.
Recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Do or do not. There is no try. – Yoda
This quote reminds of another popular one, saw it just today on a truck, on my way home:
If not us, who? If not now, when?
That sums it up.
Recommendation: Do It! Let’s Get Off Our Buts
Always listen to experts. They’ll tell you what can’t be done and why. Then do it.
When you are calm, collected and purpose driven, ideas will spring from the deep wisdom that resides inside you. Soon enough you’ll feel drawn to act. Sometimes these ideas will be derided or criticized by others. Stay your course.
Listen to all but do what keeps you true to yourself. These ideas that emerge from within reveal parts of your life purpose. You will be most fulfilled when you live this purpose.
Recommendation: Release Your Brilliance