Embrace Your Discontent...

What to do with discontent?  Embrace it, fully own it, and you can make it go away.  If you blame your discontent on others, that will just make it grow bigger and more burdensome. 
There are all sorts of reasons why you’re unhappy with life. But it is not those reasons that matter, but rather what you’re willing to think, to feel and to do.
When you accept that your discontent is yours and yours alone, you can quickly get beyond it. You may not be able to immediately change the outer conditions, but you can instantly change your inner perspective.
You are weighed down with not what has happened, but how you have chosen to respond. Choose to let go of the discontent, and free yourself to grab hold of the most positive possibilities.
Whether the situation is your fault or not, doesn’t really matter. Your best strategy is to be sincerely thankful for where you are, and to move quickly in the direction of where you wish to be.
Life can be tough on you, but you don’t have to be tough on yourself. Take your discontent, embrace it, fully own it, and you make it go away.  Only then can you let yourself soar to new, fulfilling heights.

Your Perspective...

When you look at the world, what is the first thing that comes to your attention? What perspective do you take?  Do you zero in on the problems, the heartaches, the fears and the disappointments, or do you notice the beauty, the joys and all the positive possibilities?
The choice is yours as to how you look at life.  If you look at life through a lens of negativity, life will arrange itself to meet your expectations. When you look at life with a more positive perspective, your expectations will surely be met.
Reality is neutral.  So it is not unrealistic to look at the bright side, to remain generally positive, and to expect the best in life. Besides what you get from life depends on how you view it and what you make of it.
There are always some raw forces, circumstances and events that are out of your control. Yet you can completely control the way you perceive, respond, adapt and yes, even prosper under their influence.
The choice is yours as to how the control you exercise over your own perceptions, thoughts and actions will make a difference in your life. Reality is what it is, and your own relationship to that reality is precisely whatever you choose for it to be.
There is goodness, there is beauty, there is love and joy and boundless opportunity when you choose to see it, no matter the circumstance. Choose to look realistically at the world, see the very best, and bring it joyfully to life in each moment.

No Time for Deceit...

Deceit can often be tempting, yet honesty is always the best path to take.  Sometimes being deceitful is easier than being honest, but in the end it is not worth it.  Being dishonest is never worth the price you must pay. When you are living a lie, it is impossible to be at peace because there is no peace in dishonesty.  One lie births another lie that births another lie.  It becomes a cycle of deceit.  

With each bit of dishonesty, you narrow your options. You squeeze yourself into a corner from which there is no escape.  However, a commitment to honesty puts the power of truth on your side. Honesty expands your options and gives durability to your relationships.
Being honest with others compels you to be honest with yourself. And it is only when you are honest with yourself that you can fulfill your awesome positive possibilities.
Yes, deceit can be tempting, and sometimes the easiest way out of a situation.  Yet honesty is always the best path to take. Strive to live with truth and you will truly live.  You will find yourself at peace.  You will find yourself living in honesty.  You will find yourself alive.

Relaxation is a State of Mind...

Relaxation is a state of mind that does not depend on what you’re doing or what you’re not doing.  You can relax any time, even right now. Relaxation is not something that must be put off until you have nothing to do. You can benefit from the power of relaxation even when you are extremely busy and active .
In fact, relaxation will make you far more effective and creative when it accompanies even your most strenuous efforts. Much of the effort of effort is in overcoming your own resistance. Let yourself relax about it, and suddenly it’s not bad at all.
Imagine yourself totally relaxed, free of worries, free of anxieties, free of any pain or discomfort. Just thinking about being relaxed can immediately put you in a state of higher positive energy.
Now  challenge you to go beyond just thinking about it and simply let yourself relax. It will bring powerful, effective energy to everything you do.  After all, relaxation is a state of mind.

Power of a Smile...

There is power in a smile.  It is a simple, easy step you can take that will exert a positive, powerful influence in a variety of situations. It is one simple act that comes from the heart, a genuine smile.
When you smile, and not only does it improve your appearance, it improves all of you. Smile, and you cannot avoid being more positive toward life.

When you smile as you speak, your voice will be more confident, enthusiastic and convincing. The next time when you’re talking over the phone and the person at the other end can’t see you, smile and watch how much noticeable value will be added to the conversation.
If you strive to give a smile to others, you instantly improve the quality of each encounter. Smile to yourself, and watch the new positive possibilities come clearly into view.
There is power in a smile.  A smile costs you nothing, and yet it can bring so much. Take a look around, and you’ll see that the most fulfilled people are those who smile the most.
Even when you can’t think of a reason to smile, smile anyway. Smile, and you’ll create plenty of good reasons.  That is the power of a smile.

Refuse Desperation...

It is often said that desperate times call for desperate measures. But when you’re desperate to do something, I think the best thing to do is to wait. Wait until you can transform the desperation into a more positive force.
When you make decisions out of desperation, they are often weak and ill advised. Acting out of desperation will very likely magnify and extend your desperate circumstances.

Take the time to step back from the situation and refocus. Take the time and care to change the negative energy of desperation into a compelling, positive sense of determination.
Strive to not focus on running away from the way things are, instead, put your attention and energy into creating the life you want to live. 
Remember that whatever you most intensely and consistently hold in your mind, you will manifest in your life. So refuse to dwell on negative thoughts and desperate feelings, instead strive to keep your mind filled with positive, meaningful visions.
If desperation takes hold, know that you can naturally and effectively transform that desperation. Transform it into commitment, determination and the positive actions that will make your world even better than before.

Do Different and Make a Difference...

Today is filled with new opportunities.  The choice is yours what you do with them.  In every moment, every action, every word and every thought there is an opportunity. In every place and every circumstance, opportunity is abundant.  But you have to decide to seize the opportunity and turn it into something wonderful.
Today you can do different and make a difference. Take the opportunity as it presents itself and create a difference.  
All your hopes, desires and dreams are yours for a reason. You have a unique, beautiful and vital purpose.  Strive to find that purpose in every opportunity that you are given.
Even the smallest accomplishments from yesterday will move you forward. 
Nothing about your day is ever wasted.  Every moment, every action, every word and every thought contributed to where you are right now. 
Today choose to give yourself permission to make something truly wonderful out of this day.
Seize the opportunity that is now within your reach. Success is yours to live.  Do different and make a difference.

Happiness is a cause...

Happiness is a cause, not a result.  Which explains why there are plenty of people who appear to have every reason for happiness, but are in fact miserable. And there are others who seem to have no reason to be happy, yet they are as happy as can be.
There are many people that find themselves waiting for a reason before allowing themselves to be happy.  The problem is that reason will likely never come. But when you find yourself able to be happy even though there’s no reason for it, pretty soon an abundance of reasons will start to appear.
When you choose to smile, there will be much to smile about. When you choose to be thankful, there will be plenty of reasons for being thankful.  Remember that happiness is a cause, not a result.  Don't make your happiness conditional.  When you do, you’ll limit it and drive it away. 
So instead of waiting for happiness to flow toward you, let it flow from you. Such happiness will never fail to find its own very good reasons. After all, happiness is not a result....it is a cause.

Busy? Make Time...

Are you busy?  Yes, of course you’re busy. But guess what?  You have to make time for more than just being busy.  Choose today to make some time that has real and lasting meaning.

This day will only be here once. Choose to make the time, while you can, to do something unique and memorable and valuable with it.
There are many things you have to do. Just make time, each day, to remember why you are doing them.Finding yourself busy is not the point of life. So make the time, use the time, to be purposeful.
No matter how busy you are, it is important that for certain things you make the time.  I challenge you today to show your love to someone special, not merely with your words, but with your time. Instead of rushing right past life’s beauty, make time to truly enjoy the wonders with which this day is filled.
Remember no matter how busy you are, make time.  Choose today to make some time that has real and lasting meaning. Make some time, today and every day, to live and appreciate the miracle that you are.

Happiness is in Your Hands...

Happiness does not come when you try to obtain it. Happiness is a quality that you can choose to add to any experience.  When you choose to give of yourself, you can be happy. When you choose to make the effort, you can be happy.  
Be happy about working through the challenges, and you’ll be happy. Be happy for the opportunity to transform problems into achievements, and you’ll be happy.

Remember that happiness does not come when you try to obtain it. It is a quality that you can choose to add to any experience.  Happiness does not come from arranging your circumstances in a certain way. Rather, it is a very powerful, effective and delightful way to relate to any set of circumstances.
Choose to be happy to be living this moment. You will find that not only will you be happy, you’ll also be creative, effective and purposefully focused.
Happiness does not come when you try to obtain it.  You must consciously choose to add your very own happiness to the ups and downs, the ins and outs of life. When you can be happy for no reason and for every reason, you will begin to experience life at its best.

Excuse the excuses...

What excuse do you have for not moving forward?  When you find yourself making an excuse, take a good, careful look at that excuse. Then decide to excuse that excuse and  transform it into a powerful reason for stepping forward.
Decide to use whatever serves as an excuse for not taking action and instead let it serve as a compelling reason to go ahead and act. It all depends on how you choose to see it. 
Stop and listen to the excuses you make. You’ll realize that they’re only excuses because you cast them as such.  You can choose to excuse those excuses.  You can choose to use them as motivation to move forward.
The events and circumstances in your life are what they are. The meaning in them comes from the way you choose to see them and how you choose to respond to them.
You can come up with plenty of perfectly reasonable excuses for not moving forward. But I challenge you to see those same factors as reasons to take action without delay.  Excuse those excuses and move forward into any and everything you choose to achieve.

Being Rich...

Do you know what it means to be rich?  It is not about how much money you have or can get but instead it’s about how much meaning you give.
Many think you need a lot of stuff to be rich. In fact, the less you need, the richer you are.
When you are genuinely joyful, you will find you are as rich as anyone can ever be. Look for the real beauty in even the smallest things, and every day, every situation becomes an unending source of richness.  
Being rich is being able to lovingly give of yourself. It is a choice and has nothing to do with the number of zeros in your bank account.  
When it comes to being rich, look inside.  It is what’s on the inside that is more important than what’s on the outside. Being rich is feeling rich, and you can do that in any circumstance, even with no money in your pocket.
You are rich.  Start to fully appreciate and express the immense value your life has in every moment. Remember, it is not about how much money you have or can get but instead it’s about how much meaning you give. Being rich is how you can be right now, and always.

Be the Example...

The world around you will follow the example that you set. The shortcomings in others that frustrate you the most are only able to do so because they resemble similar shortcomings in your own life.

Decide today to make improvements in your own attitude and behavior.  As you do, you’ll start to see corresponding improvements in those around you. When you focus your own thoughts on the positive possibilities, others will pick up on and emulate that focus.

Stop searching for blame and start mending what’s broken. Stop seeking to judge and start putting your values into positive, productive action.

Do you realize that your influence is far greater than you ever imagined. You never know who you are influencing, who is watching you.  Choose to use that influence wisely, to build, to grow, and to improve everything with which you are connected.  Be that example.  

Every achievement, every injustice, every inspiration, every frustration that you experience has something to teach you about yourself. Learn the lessons, apply them with true commitment, and you’ll change your world as well as yourself.  You will be the example.

I challenge you to set a shining example with the way you live each day. Besides, there is somebody watching and busily following along with your every move.  Be the example.