As if we can’t get enough ideas on how to live our life better (and I never can remember them unless they are on the refrigerator!), I read an article by Dr. G. Jampolsky where he proposed a number of life lessons. His idea is that actively concentrating on these lessons will result in them becoming habit-forming. I can always learn something new so here are a few of his ideas:
1. All That I Give is Given to Myself
The more love you give away, the more is returned to you. It’s the principle, “What goes around; comes around.”
2. Forgiveness is the Key to Happiness
Whenever we hold on to past hurts, we don’t allow ourselves peace of mind or true happiness. We need to learn to let things go and to forgive ourselves and give up our guilt.
3. I am Never Upset for the Reason I Think
This refers to the provocative thought that instead of our perceptions of the world outside of us being the cause and our emotions being the effect, the world outside ourselves is really the effect of the cause of our thinking.
4. I am Determined to See Things Differently
Making a conscious effort to stay present in the moment will help to see things differently without the context of the past to color our perceptions.
5. Today I Will Judge Nothing That Occurs
When we make the decision to love, we become able to focus on people’s strengths and overlook their weaknesses. Can you even imagine what that might be like in all areas of your life?
6. I Could See Peace Instead of This
If we are constantly in a state of conflict, we cannot be truly happy. Living in the moment is the key to happiness.
7. I Am Responsible for What I See
We have created everything we have in our lives and if we are not satisfied, then we must change our thoughts to attract the love and happiness into our lives that we desire.
I hope you have a thoughtful and loving day. Drive carefully!
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