The mind of an adult is like an unbroken horse. It will go in any direction except the one in which you want it to go. St. Teresa of Avila Affirmation: I have an uncluttered mind. I am free of all random thoughts and distractions. Whatever I choose as my focus becomes the [...]
Musings + Affirmations: I have a focused and uncluttered mind.
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Musings + Affirmations: I have a giving and generous spirit.
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Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of others. Barbara Bush Affirmation: I have a giving spirit. I believe that I have been created to help others by giving my time, thoughts and worldly possessions. I give naturally [...]
Success does not come…
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Musings + Affirmations: I go within to get in touch with my true self 5-5-13
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The greatest regret is being what others would want you to be rather than being yourself. Shannon L. Alder Affirmation: I go within and get in touch with my true self. Deep inside, I know what is right for me. I am aware of where my values lie and which life choices make [...]
Musings + Affirmations: I study my behaviors to make myself better 4-28-13
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I study myself more than any other subject. That is my metaphysics, that is my physics. Michel de Montaigne Affirmation: I study my own behaviors to make myself better. Having intimate knowledge of myself facilitates my efforts at self-improvement. Knowing who I am allows me to see my strengths. It also allows me to [...]
Don’t look back too often…
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Musings + Affirmations: I celebrate the positive attributes of others. 4-14-13
Celebrate! Celebration is an expression of Gratitude. Gratitude is like the prayer, while Celebration is the hymn and sacred dance. Celebration is its own road to happiness. Jonathan Lockwood Huie Affirmation: I celebrate the positive attributes of others. I love having people around me. I love and appreciate the contributions of others because [...]
Effort and Courage…
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Musings + Affirmations: I balance my personal and professional life. 4-7-13
There’s no secret to balance. You just have to feel the waves. Frank Herbert Affirmation: I balance my personal and professional life. I am a firm believer that the healthiest lifestyle is one that is balanced. Imbalance can create untenable situations in my life and cause things to break down, while balance helps [...]
Lighten the workload…
Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success. Unknown Related articles Inviting abundance into your life Asking for help: It’s a good thing Let’s Stop Confusing Cooperation and Teamwork with Collaboration Childhood Chores: Lessons in teamwork and work ethics 5 Tips for staying motivated
Musings + Affirmations: I am inspired by the world around me. 3-31-13
Allow yourself to be inspired. Allow yourself to succeed. Dare to excel. Unknown Affirmation: I am inspired by the world around me. My life is full of fascinating people, places, and things. Every day, something new happens to me. No moment in time is ever truly like any other, even if they sometimes [...]
Ideas are like rabbits…
The best ideas are common property. Seneca Related articles Musings and Affirmations: Each day, I cultivate new perspectives. 3-10-13 Negotiating your way to success: Getting what you want Strategy vs. Vision: Which is More Important?
Musings + Affirmations: I am a gentle and loving caregiver. 3-24-13
There are two ways of spreading light — to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. Edith Wharton Affirmation: I am a gentle and loving caregiver. I take good care of myself and others. When someone needs my compassion or a shoulder to lean on, I give those things freely. For myself [...]
Living a perfect day…
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