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1. Be Present
Live in the now. The past is gone. You can never go back and
make it right. You can never re-live a life that was yesterday.
Live positively in the present moment, no matter what is occurring.
It is All right and perfect. Do not look ahead and dread what
may come. Our mind creates a lot of chatter and makes us afraid
in order to keep us safe. Tell your mind "Thanks for sharing"
and affirm "I am here, I am present". You are always
at choice and you know how to make this day beautiful.
2. Nature
Sit on the lawn or next to a tree. Feel the pulse of the earth,
the grandeur of the sky, the coolness of the breeze on your face,
or the warmth of the sun on your face. Smile at nature, say hello
to the bugs and all the animals you meet. Take a walk in a park
or hike on a trail.
3. Exercise
Daily exercise gives you a break from your mind chatter, helps
pump your heart, circulates your blood, clears toxins from your
body, charges you with energy and has many other benefits. Choose
an activity that is fun and mix it up. Do walking one day and
yoga another day. Take a Tai Chi class and meet new people. The
list of possibilities is endless.
4. Spirituality
Recognize and know you are important and unique. Meditate, or
sit quietly, and be in the moment. Read books that are uplifting
and have positive messages. Give thanks for your health, your
home, your friends, all the joy and happiness in your life and
all the good that surrounds you.
5. Forgiveness
It is time to let it go. Forgive all parts of yourself to be
whole and perfect. Forgive yourself for any past mistakes or
shortcomings; forgive the child within for being afraid; forgive
the teenager that spoke words of anger; forgive the young adult
for not being a risk taker. Forgive others in the past. Forgive
your parents, your siblings and relatives. Let go of all grudges.
Forgiveness is about coming to peace within yourself.
6. Bubble Bath
Give yourself permission to relax and savor quiet times. Read
a book for fun. Spend that extra money and get a massage or a
facial. Do something selfish for yourself.
7. Nutrition
Listen to your body. Feed it good nutritious food. Take a high
quality multi-vitamin or a liquid supplement. Most health challenges
can be reduced or eliminated with a dietary supplement.
8. Let Go of Judgment
Give up judgement and give up blame. Never speak critically of
others or yourself. Speak words of encouragement to yourself
and everyone you meet. Accept everyone for who they are and embrace
their differences.
9. Service To Others
Reach out and lend a hand to a friend in need. Offer unconditional
service to others. Be a great listener and really listen to people
when they speak. Find ways to help others to lift their spirits
and help lessen their burdens.
10. Love
Love yourself and use positive words of encouragement. Compliment
strangers and make others smile. Speak from a loving heart and
shine with joy.
Copyright © 2005 Wayne McDonald. All rights reserved.
Wayne McDonald is a licensed Life Practitioner
and Speaker. Our lives have many ups and downs especially with
money, relationships and health. Wayne works personally with
each client to provide guidance to new insights of self-discovery.
There is always another solution, no matter what the outer appearances
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