YOU MATTER – WHO YOU ARE IS EXACTLY ENOUGH

1. You exist and therefore you matter.2. You were born into this world for a reason.3. And the truth is who you are is exactly enough.4 You don’t need more of you.5. Therefore, accept who you are as you are.6. You don’t need anyone’s approval to beanyone different than who you are.7. Your worth doesn’t depend on otherpeople’s acceptance of you. 8. You have worth just as you are.9. You exist and therefore you are valuable.10. You are valuable not because of what you dobut because of who you are.11. Who you are is special. You matter.12. You have a … Continue reading YOU MATTER – WHO YOU ARE IS EXACTLY ENOUGH

HOW IN TUNE WITH LIFE ARE YOU? HOW SMALL IS YOUR WORLD?

It’s easy to get so caught up in your own small world that you lose touch with what’s going onaround you. You become immune to the drama,the passion, the music, the excitement of life.The more immune you become, the less meaningyour life has. You miss the heartbeat of life.How aware are you that…..1. A child is suffering from hunger.2. Someone is experiencing a first love.3. Birds are singing their morning song.4. Someone with a broken heart is crying.5. A child is missing.6. A very ill parent is being admitted to the hospital.7. A young man is asking his sweetheart to … Continue reading HOW IN TUNE WITH LIFE ARE YOU? HOW SMALL IS YOUR WORLD?

THE SEARCH FOR YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF: FINDING THE REAL YOU

People put so much effort into trying to bewho they think they should be,or who they believe they need to beto please others and be acceptedthat their authentic self gets buried under layers and layers of thefictional roles they feel they have to play. One of the greatest achievements you can make in life is to discover your authentic self and have the courage to be who you really are.1. You have only one authentic self.True happiness in life comes only when youallow your authentic self to emergeand you become who you really are.2. Like most people, you have most … Continue reading THE SEARCH FOR YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF: FINDING THE REAL YOU

THE SEARCH FOR MEANING IN LIFE AND FINDING IT

Everyone’s search to find meaning in life is different.Yet there are threads common to all searches.1. The first step to finding meaning in life is realizing you have the freedom of choice. You can only findmeaning in life if you choose to search for it.2. Those who have defined their purpose in lifewill be able to endure almost any struggle,and overcome almost any obstacle.Having purpose motivates.3. Everyone has burdens to carry in life. Thosewho see burdens as opportunities to learn andgrow will be those who find contentment.4. Searching for meaning in life is a spiritual journey that calls for soul-searching,sacrifice … Continue reading THE SEARCH FOR MEANING IN LIFE AND FINDING IT

HOW TO MAKE YOUR WORK MORE ENJOYABLE

Here are some thoughts about how to makeyour work a more enjoyable experience.1. First of all, it’s important to understand thatWork is mental or physical EFFORT done in order to achieve a purpose or result.In other words, work is what you do, not who you are.For example, if you say you are a carpenter,Your work is the EFFORT you put forth to getthe job done. You may not like being a carpenter,but you can feel good about the EFFORT(your work) you put into doing the job.Always focus on your effort.2. Your ideal work is that which allows you toexpress your … Continue reading HOW TO MAKE YOUR WORK MORE ENJOYABLE

THE SEARCH FOR INNER PEACE – HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT

Everyone wants to have Inner Peace,to experience mental and emotional calmness, free of stress and worries, and afeeling of happiness and freedom to just be.Here are a few point to help yo achieve it.1. Realize that no one else can give you peace.it’s up to you to make it happen.2. Focus on viewing and accepting life as it is,not what you think it should be.3. Let go of expectations, especially what youexpect others to do for you to make you happy.Expectations almost always lead to disappointment.4. Let go of the past and any feelings of angerand guilt that you have … Continue reading THE SEARCH FOR INNER PEACE – HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT

10 QUALITIES of EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS: HOW TO IMPROVE YOURS

All relationships can be improved Here are 10 qualities of effective relationships.Choose a relationship you want to improveand then decide which of the following qualitiesthat particular relationship needs to make it better.Start with that quality and give it your best effort.1. Do for the other person what you would likethat person to do for you.This is the Golden Rule of Relationships. It works.It overcomes obstacles and conflicts and creates miracles.2. Let go of all expectations.Expectations kill relationships. Don’t keep reminding the other person what you “expect”them to do. Let love be what motivates them to act.3. Love unconditionally.Let the other … Continue reading 10 QUALITIES of EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS: HOW TO IMPROVE YOURS

DOES YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE NEED A BOOST? TRY THIS.

What is this thing called self-confidencethat everyone struggles with at times?Basically, it’s the belief you have aboutyour own ability, what you believeyou are capable of doing.When your confidence in yourself is lacking,what can you do to boost it?1. The first thing to do is recognize howa lack of confidence affects your life.It makes it difficult for you to accomplishthe things you are capable of doing.It causes you to procrastinate, to put thingsoff because you fear you won’t be able todo them satisfactorily, or at all.Remember, in order for others to see howcompetent you are, you have to see it in … Continue reading DOES YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE NEED A BOOST? TRY THIS.

HOW IS A PERSON’S BEAUTY LIKE A BUTTERFLY?

The little first grade student went toher art teacher with tears in her eyes.”Why are you crying?” the teacher asked.The little girl held up a blank sheet of paperand said, “My daddy said I was beautifuland I wanted to draw it. But I don’t knowwhat beautiful looks like?”The art teacher picked up the little girland put her on her lap and said,”You have asked a very profound question,young lady. Let me see if I can answer it.Have you ever seen a butterfly?”The little girl nodded her head yes.”Well,” the teacher said, “people look atbutterflies and see all the different patternsand … Continue reading HOW IS A PERSON’S BEAUTY LIKE A BUTTERFLY?

LIFE NEEDS MORE WINNERS – WHAT YOU CAN DO TO BE ONE

Being a winner has more to do with ATTITUDEthan talent or IQ. With a positive attitude anddetermination, you will be able to achieve thefollowing points and BE A WINNER1. It all starts with VISION. You have to have aclear picture of what it is you want to accomplish and a strong desire to achieve it.2. BELIEVE in yourself. Be confident that youcan do it, that you have what it takes.Rid yourself of doubts and distractions3. Set GOALS of how you’re going to achieveyour vision, and then attack your goals, one at a time. Visualize the process as well asthe goal, … Continue reading LIFE NEEDS MORE WINNERS – WHAT YOU CAN DO TO BE ONE