Nobody Can Be You...

You have the most important job in the world and you are equipped to do it to perfection.  That job is to be you. There are contributions you can make, and gifts you have to give, that no one else can duplicate.  
Your perspective is unique and valuable. You have to share the insights and energy that come from that perspective.  There is somebody that needs to encounter them.  
Your feelings and longings that flow from the core of who you are, are needed by somebody  today.  Strive to express those feelings and fulfill those longings in your own special way.
There is great treasure in your authenticity. There are beautiful possibilities that spring from the genuine person you are.  Nobody can do it like you.
Through you, life experiences itself in a way that is unique and special. Live true to the best of who you are.  There is nobody that can be a better you than you.
Let your own bright and distinct light shine. Use this opportunity to make a difference in a way that only you can do.

Worry-Free Zone

Where your imagination goes, your reality will follow.  So why fill your head with worry.  Worry is what happens when your imagination is pointed in a negative, destructive direction.  When there is cause for worry, there is even more cause for hope.
The power is in your choice.  You can choose where to direct the power of your imagination. So strive to direct it toward the bright, the beautiful, and the positive.   Choose to strive toward that which you most hope for instead of that which you most fear.  Whatever you fear, you worry about.
Remember, where your imagination dares to journey, your reality will soon follow. All the places you are able to reach, you reach first with your imagination.
So when you find yourself worrying, and worry seems to be consuming your every thought, remember that it does not have to be so. You have the power to change your thoughts.  Use your imagination to focus on the positive possibilities.
Where your imagination goes, your reality will follow.  For every worry, there is an even more real and compelling hope with which to fill your fertile imagination. Imagine the very best, and that is where your efforts will lead.

FORGIVE...

A little forgiveness can take you a long way.  A little forgiveness can buy you some time and energy.
When you are frustrated, annoyed or angry it uses up your precious time, energy, thoughts and actions. Every day you have situations worth getting angry about, but do you truly wish to give over even a little bit of yourself to the petty little things which really don’t matter?
When someone does something to annoy you, consider how much of your valuable time you could save by forgiving that person, in your own mind, right then. When you choose to forgive before you’ve even shown any anger, you're choosing to allow the matter to die.  This allows you to quickly move on to more valuable things in your life.
When you expect the best from those around you, you're setting up your atmosphere to get it. When someone falls short of your expectations, choose to not aggravate the problem by letting it sap your time and energy. Choose to look for a way to quickly forgive and forget.
A little forgiveness can take you a long way.  The more little things you can forgive, the more big things you can accomplish.

Pain in your Life...

Your life will always have pain.  The great thing is that you always have the ability to change your life for the better, away from the pain.  Doing this will take specific actions that will bring about the change you desire, but first, you must find the motivation within yourself.
Moving away from pain and moving toward pleasure are two things that come naturally when your ultimate goal is to create your own powerful, personal motivation. 
If something is painful, you will be inclined to move away from it. There are painful consequences of not taking action, of not making the changes you know you must make.
If something is pleasurable, you will naturally and without hesitation move toward it. Strive to make your changes so complete, meaningful and full of pleasure that you cannot help but always choose to take the actions necessary to bring them about.
When you give yourself a reason to change, you will find the way to make those changes. When you know why, within the depth of your being, you will figure out how, and you’ll find yourself enthusiastically doing whatever must be done.
Your life will always have pain.  But you can decide to make a positive change in your life, right here and right now. Decide to move away from the pain and toward the pleasure of whatever you sincerely seek.

Adding Value

Nobody can add value to your life like you.  True value is created not by avoiding the challenges but by working through the challenges. Personal fulfillment comes not from doing what is easy but from doing what is right.
The one person who can most effectively solve a majority of your problems is you. The one  person who is best positioned to create meaningful value in your life is you.
Every real opportunity that you are given to achieve always comes with a responsibility to make a difference. The richness that is yours is the richness you can express through your thoughts, efforts, commitments and priorities.
There is no person, possession or circumstance that can give you happiness. Yet you will find that you can experience as much happiness and fulfillment as you wish, just by the way you choose to live.
Decide right here and right now to stop wishing that someone or something will make life easier for you. Chose to start working right here and right now to more fully express and fulfill the value that you know is yours to create.
Nobody can add value to your life like you.  Your life is not perfect.  Choose to use the problems, challenges and difficulties for your advantage. Choose to take responsibility for living through them, as the richness continues to grow adding true value to your life.  

Everything You Need...

You should value and appreciate whatever you have, wherever you are, right here right now.  No matter how modest or insignificant it may seem at this moment, what you have is everything you need to get anything you want.

Don't waste your time focusing on how much or how little you have. What really counts is what you do with it. Even if you think you have nothing, you have the hours and the moments in this day, and the days that follow. Choose to use them wisely, with focus and discipline, with persistence and determination, and you’ll find yourself moving toward where you want to be.

I challenge you to look at today as a starting point.  Know that there is a very real and attainable path which leads all the way to your most treasured dreams. So choose to start today to take the first step along that path.

Though it may seem like a small step, it is a positive one.  It is a step toward making use of what you have that will bring you to what you desire. Remember, you already have everything you need to get anything you want.  Just take that first step, and once you take it you’ll have what you need to take the next one.

Embrace what you have, where you can go and you will find that with each day you’ll begin to make your way steadily there, toward anything you want.....because you have everything you need.

Life's Challenges

Life is full of challenges.  You spend a lot of time fixing things when they go wrong. Make sure you put just as much time and awareness into enjoying life when things go right.
Strive to work with focus and diligence as you tend the garden that is your world. Take the time to spend some peaceful, quality time in that garden, even if it's just simply taking in its beauty.
There will be plenty of challenges that will come into your life. Make sure that you don’t view life itself as a struggle.
Choose to reflect instead on the miracle of your existence. Take the time to feel the beauty and wonder that you’re able to know, simply because you are.
Especially in the complicated, challenging efforts, make sure you find and revel in the joy that is there. Remind yourself often just what a privilege it is to be.
Choose today to breathe in the fresh, cool fragrant air and relax in the wonder. This is life, your life and it is truly amazing...challenges and all.