One must think as positive about themselves as possible. The way you think and feel about yourself reflects and reveals itself to others. So if you have a negative view of yourself – you may need to take a step back and re-think how you see yourself and change it. Positivity goes a long way and always makes a substantial difference in many of life’s situations.
We have the power to make great changes in our lives. Our power, in this vein, can manifest in both good and bad ways. At times, we can be our best champions or our worst detractors. And when we detract from ourselves—time to recover and recoup can be lengthy. After a certain phase in our lives, it matters not whether others or we were to blame for our misfortunes. That’s because the responsibility for the outcome and our personal resolution(s) remains with us. This responsibility cannot be placed elsewhere. No scapegoating or excuses, because our power and our choices will be at play. It’s imperative that we use our power and make choices wisely. We must get beyond the blame.
When it comes to other people and other people’s problems – there’s only little we can do. It’s up to them to make the changes and transitions necessary for improvements in life. You can advise, counsel, support, and love them all you want. But if they don’t want things to be better for themselves – you might as well proceed like it’s business (your business) as usual.
Doesn’t make sense to run yourself into the ground. You’ve got to make time to replenish yourself. Do the things you love to do. Do the things that relax you. The things that keep you centered when everything around you has embraced insanity as its BFF. Do for you what no one else can. Make the time. Take the time to care for you.
Fear can be debilitating. It can hold you captive, but in a way that is more detrimental to you and your progress. You have to get over the insecurities, the self-doubt, and all that you’ve allowed to hold you back. You have to let go if you want to claim what’s rightfully yours (completely, without the baggage).
Here’s a little reality check for all those who’ve been ego-tripping lately… There’s more to life & more to the world than you.
When you’re really pushing to achieve something the negative forces will always try to deter you. This is especially true during our bleakest and most difficult times. You have to be steadfast and hold on to your faith. It isn’t easy. But it’s better coming out of the fire having done the right thing instead of the wrong thing.
The tried & true methods are not always the best ways to approach problems. Sometimes you have to step outside of the place where you feel most comfortable in order to move forward. Looking towards new methods you are not accustomed to may be the way to go. Take the risk – you never know.
There’s something to be said about someone who is so selfless and giving of themselves to other things and people. There’s also something to be said about someone who is so selfless and giving that they neglect themselves. You’ve got to find the balance between everything, everyone else, and you. Otherwise, this kind of imbalance can lead to self-inflicted burn out (amongst so many other things).
Doesn’t seem to be many of us around who are interested in or care to really communicate anymore. So much is misunderstood, misconstrued, and taken out or put in the wrong context. If we thought before we spoke (or wrote), did our research, went straight to the source instead of making assumptions and passing judgment, and asked the right people the right questions – so much bullshit would be eliminated.