What if you believed in something outside of yourself that is greater than all of us? What if you believed in a natural order, of which you are a part? What if you believed that there was someone, something that is watching over you, right now? Would your shoulders relax? Would you find peace, knowing that no matter what, someone was taking care of you, providing for you?
Remember when you were little, and you had all kinds of faith that things would be taken care of? You never worried about your next meal, or if you had clothes to wear, because you had a guardian. The same is true now. You may not be able to see or touch this guardian, but in a way that makes them all the more real, don't you think?
What if there was a flow to the Universe, and all you had to do to be a part of it, was let go? Let go of control over your life, the events, the people, the things. What if you were able to accept each and every person and event that occurred in your life - accept it as real, because it is, without manipulating or scheming how to change it? Would things flow for you then? Would you feel a sense of peace come over you, the likes of which you've never felt before? I believe you would, because I've experimented with these very things, and I feel increased peace, joy and stability - the likes of which I'VE never felt before.
Often we go through life in a solitary fashion, choosing to stay on a metaphorical island, instead of reaching out to others. Many of us feel safer this way and more in control of our lives, our destiny. The problem is, we are battling against something that already exists - a connection to all life. It is part of the natural order of this Universe that we relate to one another, that we interract. By trying to isolate ourselves, we are working against this natural order, and it will only serve to frustrate us and cause us harm.
The next time you are tempted to judge another or attempt to distance yourself in some way from others, try to switch your paradigm to see yourself connected to everyone around you: strangers, family, close friends, those you hate, those you love...those who make you angry and shake your head. Tap into this natural connection, and see if you don't feel a new power infuse you with a sense of love and understanding.
Living your life in such a manner releases stress and brings a smile to your face and peace to your heart, because you will be living in accord with the natural order of the Universe that calls us all to connect. As much as possible, tread lightly on this Earth and the Earth will tread lightly on you. Do so by following its laws, one of which is to connect with all.
How often do you find yourself thinking random, unorganized thoughts? Pretty much all the time? Me too, until someone suggested to me that I didn't have to consider all of those thoughts to be mine. In fact, I didn't even have to entertain all of them. Despite how compelling and attractive some thoughts may be, it's possible that there are thoughts that are not conducive to my well-being, nor to the paths I want to pursue in my life.
The same is potentially true for you. So how do you fix the situation?
First become aware of the thoughts that cross your mind.
Second, realize that those thoughts may not have come from you. They could have originated with your social programming, the way you were raised, your past, your thoughts about the future, the paradigm with which you view the world.
Once you have culled only the thoughts that are truly yours, consider whether or not you wish to pursue them, or give them your precious life energy.
Remember that the negative thoughts will zap your energy the fastest. It's scary, in fact, how quickly they can become all-consuming, to the point of moving your mood from good to bad in an instant, all because you chose to travel down the path that a thought merely suggested.
Thinking is powerful. Be aware of it, and be very careful with it. It can take you where you've only dreamed of going, or it can travel you down a nightmarish path before you even realize the road you're on.
Take care with your thoughts. Only then can they take care of you.
This question is so uncomfortable for us! Why is it so hard to place a value (monetary or otherwise) on our services, our products, our gifts? It shouldn't be, and honestly, until we value ourselves, others will not value us. Especially in today's marketplace. Everyone is looking for things, whether services or products, they can get for free. Will this be you, giving the best of you...for nothing or for less? Don't let it be.
Start today by assessing what YOU would pay, if you were the customer, for your products or services, and then set the price even a little higher. Value yourself, or others won't. You might be surprised what people are willing to pay you, if you only ask. And try not to grimmace when you ask! Ask expectantly, confidently, and they will see your conviction and out come the wallets! You aren't giving nothing, so don't ask for nothing. You're giving the best of you. This is FULL of value!
Confidence in service is what our economy needs right now to rebound. If everyone is willing to undersell, underprice, just to get the customer, then not only are we fostering consumers who look for the cheapest available, we are also contributing less to the cashflow required to build our economy. Stand tall and ask a fair but appropriate value for your products or services. Teach consumers to value quality. Rebuild our nation through hard-earned dollars.
I spoke with a woman today, who mentioned a raging storm outside. We both commented on loving nature and its tumultuous ways. It reminded me of the story behind the logo of Instinctive Life. When it was time for a logo to be created, I contacted the same firm that had worked with me on the design for the entire process. They sent me three possibilities, so that I could start picking and choosing which I liked best. I didn't like any of them! But I couldn't figure out why!! They used all the right colors, and they certainly had followed my list of expectations to the letter, so I was confused.
I called the owner to see if we could get to the bottom of this problem. In our conversation, he mentioned their approach to the creation of the 3 logos; they had meant to convey a feeling of serenity and peace, almost as if the viewer was at a spa or in a relaxing environment. They believed that was the feeling you'd get from going through the process of Instinctive Life. Wrong! I realized then what the problem was! Instinctive Life is not serene or peaceful. It is much like the storm my friend and I talked about - tumultous, revealing and dangerous. It picks you up from the inside, out - and moves you to a place you hadn't been before. This is not serene!
Once I explained this to the design company, they sent me 3 new designs, one of which you see today - perfect in its depiction of Instinctive Life. Storms may be scary, but just like personal growth and discovery, they always leave you somewhere new, with new ways to think, new things to appreciate and a better approach to life.
Welcome the storms in your life, whether literal or figurative, you never know what they'll bring.
Want wealth you can control? Try deliberately choosing the thoughts you give energy to, and see if it doesn't bring you expected results that you can track!
We are all puzzle pieces, together creating a picture that is unlike any other. Without cooperating and valuing each other, we cannot recognize our worth, or the worth of those around us.
Recognize him FIRST in you; then you can see him visibly in those around you. The more you look for evidence of the Warrior in yourself and others, the more you will see of him. Look.
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