We would not spend any time trying to convince anybody of anything because if they’re not asking, your answers are just irritating. – Abraham
Here’s the bottom-line, people don’t like to be told anything. It’ll help our relationships if we hold this cardinal rule front and center. Only give advice when asked for it!
Today I listen more than I tell. I only give advice when asked for it. I care for others and love them.
Recommendation: The Law of Attraction by Esther Hicks
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor. – Henry David Thoreau
What does it take to be happy and to achieve what we desire? ‘Conscious endeavor’ Consciousness of what will be good for us, consciousness of who we are, what we truly want and then conscious effort towards the goals of being and doing.
Good news! I AM changing and becoming who I want to be! I know it can be done, I AM doing it!
Recommendation: Awakening of Intelligence by Jiddu Krishnamurti
Even when the air currents are ascending, no bird can soar except by outstretched wings. – The Urantia Papers
This quote is inspiring on two fronts!
1) That there is a Universal (or Life) current which we can attach ourselves to, which will take us to wherever we need to go.
2) And that we must make the minimum effort required to participate in that Universal program!
To connect with this Life source meditation helps tremendously. Meditation Tip #2: Sit down (at least thrice a day or when you need to feel the calm), close your eyes and take 3 deep breaths. The breaths should be long drawn, held for a few seconds and then exhaled slowly. This relaxes the body and starts to relax the mind. Breathe naturally now. Put your full attention on your breath. Watch and experience the breath as it goes in/out. You might lose track and get lost in a thought. Notice this too. And then put your attention back on the breath. Practice for 5 minutes!
I AM ready to soar! I listen and respond, I stay humble and I serve. Life takes me where necessary. I have no worries. I just sail along…
Recommendation: The Urantia Papers
Few persons live up to the faith which they really have. Unreasoned fear is a master intellectual fraud practiced upon the evolving mortal soul. – The Urantia Papers
who are we?
Why do we let our fears dominate us? It’s because we don’t see them creeping up on us. Any time we feel depression setting or a feel uneasy, we should start paying attention to our thoughts. We’ll soon be able to trace that unease to an unreasonable fear we have of something or someone. If we can become aware of such fearful thoughts we’ll be well on our way to recognize the ‘fraud’ they’re playing in our life. Let’s take control, we own our thoughts and can instead ignite the faith that’s lying dormant inside us!
affirmations
I AM God’s child therefore have nothing to fear. Instead I recognize when dark thoughts start to stalk me. I replace them with loving thoughts that emerge from deep inside me.
Recommendation: The Urantia Papers
Happiness is a present attitude–not a future condition. – Hugh Prather
It’s all here and it’s all now.
3 words, Happiness, Present and Attitude. These 3 words sum it all up! Happiness is what we all want, what we all seek. Happiness is being content and joyful with what we are and what we have now, today. Present is the only time that exists. We can only experience happiness in the present moment. Attitude, the right kind is what we need to handle any situation in life and to stay happy! Combine the 3 together and we have the making of a fulfilling life!
Today I AM happy. I AM happy because all is well and I AM alive! There’s a lot to be grateful for and I focus on all that today! Life is good and has never been better!
Recommendation: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
What we see depends mainly on what we look for. – Sir John Lubbock
Do we ever pause to think, where our thoughts come from; how did a particular thought arise or what caused it? Once a thought arises what events (past or present), tendencies, biases and inclinations color this thought? Our entire life experience is run by the thoughts we manufacture about what’s going on, these thoughts in turn are colored by our personality and life events. Let’s become aware of what we think and hence what we see.
I AM cognizant of my thoughts today. I know where they come from and what quality I impart to them. I AM the master of my thoughts, and so it shall be!
Recommendation: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence. – Og Mandino
Trouble hits us often. If it doesn’t we’re adept at creating some. We forever compare self to others and easily find ways to not be happy. What would happen if we spent more time dwelling on the positive, the true, the good and the beautiful? How would our lives change?
I AM blessed. I was always blessed. I AM in a great place and God is with me. All is well!
Recommendation: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
