Gratitude changes Attitude

A few days ago I wrote in my journal that I was a failure then I looked back and decided I was not accepting the way my life is and I wanted more so I started creating a gratitude list and thought I would share my motto with you.
Gratitude changes Attitude.
Not sure where I got that from but that's it, at least for today.
Alice

Pay attention to your emotions

Pay attention to your emotions
"Emotions are the next frontier to be understood and conquered. To manage our emotions is not to drug them or suppress them, but to understand them so that we can intelligently direct our emotional energies and intentions.... It's time for human beings to grow up emotionally, to mature into emotionally managed and responsible citizens. No magic pill will do it."
-- Doc Childre

Give Yourself a Treat

Give Yourself a Treat

The universe will only treat you as well
as you treat yourself. That means you must be
especially good to yourself.
Today, think of one thing that you would
really love but that you “don’t have time for,”
and then make the time. Get a massage,
go to lunch with a friend, play a sport that you love,
or practice a hobby that you enjoy.
Life is meant to be enjoyed. The better you treat yourself, the better you will find life treating you.

From Edwene Gaines' Book
The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity, pg 184

A Letter of Appreciation

On a personal level, I have come to realize the importance of self
appreciation. In this world, as we live and grow, we are told
constantly how wrong we are and how inappropriate our thoughts. This
causes us to feel we must "justify" ourselves, and we live in the
energy of always defending ourselves just to feel somewhat well.
This, I have found, has been at the core of much of the sorrow and
poverty I have created and accepted for myself. What a relief to now
discover how false this dance is.
We are wholly justified; our life is an important aspect of our
Creator. We are an individualized aspect of our Creator that no-one
else can replace. The value in self appreciation and appreciation of
all others is so very powerful. We can move forward from the past
conditioning through the practice of appreciation. We were all wrong
to think there is something wrong with us, missing in us, etc. etc.
We must forgive everyone this projection of unworthiness. Because it
is only their belief in lack within themselves that has been projected
out into those around them. It is powerful to say, "I am wholly
acceptable in all ways. I appreciate the love I give to myself, and
all that I do to a create positive life experience. I forgive myself
and all others. I appreciate everything that happens in my life,
because it provides the contrast that will cause the desire. I
embrace the desire wholly. It is my desire and is wholly acceptable. I
am grateful to be loved by Source, and I am supported by life. All is
well. I cannot do it wrong. I can only do all I can now according to
my current understanding. I appreciate myself that I am willing to
grow and give a good life to myself. As I grow strong, I am able to
give more to all others. I am wholly Loved and accepted by the Source
of all beings / all life. I am a pleasure in His sight. I appreciate
myself. I appreciate myself. I appreciate myself."
And I appreciate everyone here. I appreciate all the wonderful
teachers of this truth: We are all beings of great value and worth.
There is nothing to measure up to in order to be "alright." There is
only appreciation from our Source for His Perfect Creation. So it is.

Linda K. Mottet

Why do Questions Work?

Why do Questions Work?

"The quality of one’s life is directly related to the quality of questions one asks oneself." -- Tony Robbins

Why is this? How can we use questions to get more out of life?

When we make a statement, we primarily use our logical, rational, left brain. Statements affirm what is. Questions, on the other hand, invoke more of our intuitive, creative right brain. They challenge us to discover what might be. While statements are static, questions lead us into unexplored territory. They open doors to new possibilities!

Take just one moment to do this simple exercise. Say to yourself, "I don’t have enough time to get everything done." Experience how you feel after you make that statement.

Now say to yourself, "How can I give more time to what’s important to me?" Again, tune in to your feelings. Don’t you feel stronger and more open, powerful and energized by the question?

And here’s the really good news. Your question mobilizes the immense power of your subconscious mind. If you ask a question, your subconscious will always answer it, drawing from unlimited resources and wisdom that are not directly available to your conscious mind.

If you want to clear those problems in your life, remember to ask constructive, open-ended questions that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. A great question to use often is, "What can I learn from this situation?"

Many people use positive affirmations. Why not change the words around to form empowering questions that draw out creative helpful ideas and solutions? Change your critical self talk to empowering question asking.

So think more often in terms of questions rather than answers. If you focus on a wrong answer, you have to start over again. If you focus on a question, there will always be more options and your subconscious mind will continue to work for you.

Once you’ve asked a question, you then need to listen and watch for the answer. Be alert, for the answers can be subtle and indirect. They can also come from anywhere at any time. The key is to be aware: to watch and listen, and be open to new possibilities.

"It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question." - Decouvertes

So talk to yourself with lots of expansive, empowering questions. Open to your own power to actively create with consciousness. Question your life!

Asian Proverb

He that will not reflect is a ruined man.

~Asian Proverb~