Category Archives: Quotes – 2015

Why Pursue Meaning?

If you want happiness for an hour – take a nap. If you want happiness for a day – go fishing. If you want happiness for a year – inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime – help someone else.  – Chinese Proverb

a meaningful life

A meaningful life will always translate into true happiness and joy. Any pursuit that doesn’t support a deeper meaning and drive will result in an empty life. We’ve all experienced both these extremes. It behooves us to consider pursuing desires that are deeply meaningful.

In the end, the way to lead a joyful life is not to pursue happiness for ourselves, but to pursue it for others. The good life is not about getting what we want; it’s about having what it takes to give to others.

– Christine Carter

affirmations

Today I AM thinking twice about every desire that I generate. I AM thinking about how my every action helps others and not just myself. I AM starting to live for others…

Recommendation: An Introduction to Zen Buddhism by D.T. Suzuki

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Affirmations For Healthy Living 3!

15) The energy in what I eat sustains me, and I honor that fact by preparing my meals with gratitude, mindfulness, and a loving heart. —Nathalie W. Herrman

16) Pure spiritual and physical nourishment is what enables me to give to others, and so I make it a priority.

17) I get plenty of sleep every night. My body appreciates how I take care of it. —Louise Hay

18) I eat only what I need, and I stop before I feel uncomfortable or overly full.

19) What matters to me is my health, not the opinions of others, and so I take care of my body rather than trying to change it in unhealthy ways.

20) I accept the limitations of doctors and look within to improve the quality of my health. —Nathalie W. Herrman

21) Finding new ways to eat healthfully is empowering and puts me in control. 

34 Affirmations for Healthy Living

healthy living

We have it in us to be masters of our body and appetites. Let’s regain control and make ourselves healthy in mind, body and spirit!

affirmations

Today I AM regaining control over my appetites. I eat healthy so that my body can be perfectly healthy. Each cell in my body vibrates with pure energy. I feel great energy surging inside me and I seldom get tired!

Recommendation: The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo

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Affirmations For Healthy Living 2!

8) I enjoy being in my body, and I nourish it each day. —Isha Lerner

9) I enjoy healthy food without guilt. I reject society’s shaming of food for myself and for those around me.

10) I take time to get outside. Our body is the accumulation of our past. Our breath unites our body and mind in the present moment. Go for a walk outside, preferably in beautiful surroundings. —Amy Zerner and Monte Farber

11) I do not take my breath and beating heart for granted. I am grateful to be alive. —Nathalie W. Herrman

12) Nutrition is a keystone for everything I do, so I make it an important part of my life and set aside time to eat well.

13) I enjoy foods that are best for my body. When I eat my greens, I feel energized and abundant. —Louise Hay

14) I expect a lot from my body every day, so I affirm its right to expect healthy fuel from me. 

34 Affirmations for Healthy Living

healthy living

We should respect the fine bodily mechanism that we inhabit. What a gift it is. How do we use it? What do we expect from it? How do we care for it?

affirmations

Today I respect my body and AM grateful for it. I continue to eat well, breathe in deeply and trust that all is well, just like my body!

Recommendation: The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo

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Affirmations For Healthy Living 1!

1) Each bite of food contains the life of the sun and the earth. The whole universe is in a piece of bread. —Thich Nhat Hanh

2) I choose well so that I can feel well. —Nathalie W. Herrman

3) Preparing fresh, healthy meals instead of processed food is an act of love toward myself and those I cook for.

4) I live healthfully for myself but also for the ones I love so that they may be empowered to improve their health as well.

5) I’m honest with myself about the reality of what and how I eat. —Nathalie W. Herrman

6) I breathe deeply and fully. I take in the breath of life, and I am nourished. —Louise Hay

7) Clean, pure water is a precious gift, and I drink it abundantly and gratefully… 

34 Affirmations for Healthy Living

healthy living

Our bodies are temples of God. It’s our duty to take good care of this earthly tabernacle. Let’s affirm that we will!

affirmations

Today I AM a perfectly healthy body. I take care of myself because I matter. I eat and drink only the best because my body matters. I AM a child of God and therefore in perfect health!

Recommendation: The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo

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Where To Be?

Where you are, he is.  – Marianne Williamson

here

God is right where we are. That is a powerful statement that we must internalize and make true for self. Once we do that fear, depression or sadness can never take over our lives. Rejoice at this Truth!!

affirmations

Today I AM with God, just like every other day. I receive power and love from this ever-present spirit. I AM fulfilled and propelled by this same Force. Life is good!

Recommendation: Marianne Williamson – Everyday Grace

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How Live Abundantly…

Life in abundance comes only through great love. Elbert Hubbard

love

How filled with love is our life? How about our pursuits, desires and even mundane activities? Consider how much greater any relationship is when it’s based on love. How much do we look forward to our day when our job is truly fulfilling? Which can only happen if we love our job. What if we were in love with life itself? How would that make our day, week or whole year? Here’s the problem though, we can’t easily love external objects and beings if we’re not comfortable in our own skin, if you don’t appreciate our own self, if we don’t love self.

Love is the currency of the universe, it’s the underlying reality of it all. Live in love and we’ve figured out one of life’s deepest mysteries! Love it up!

affirmations

I AM loving it up today! I remember that love is the true essence of life. I remind myself to love when I feel fear or depressed. Life really is good.

Recommendation: A Course in Miracles by Dr. Helen Schucman

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How To Be A Leader…

Do not wait for leaders. Do it alone, person to person. Mother Teresa

lead

Only we can change the world. And we can do that by changing self. When there’s enough of us in the world, it’ll be a changed place! What’s our next step?

affirmations

Today I AM a leader because I AM responsible for self. I change my self and I serve others. I do not wait for anyone, I act!

Recommendation: Leadership and Self-Deception by Arbinger Institute

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