Do you have people in your life that bring out a smile every time you think about them? People you want to be around as much as possible because they like you for you and make you feel so good. There have been a few wonderful individuals like this in my life and they make all the difference. Today we’re exploring how to become one of those people.
A thought is harmless unless we believe it. It’s not our thoughts, but our attachment to our thoughts, that causes suffering. Attaching to a thought means believing that it’s true, without inquiring. A belief is a thought that we’ve been attaching to, often for years.
Choose A Theme For The YearLast year my theme was choosing Faith over Fear, and let me tell you my commitment to that was tested in 2020. Not only did I have personal struggles, but the whole world seemed to be in panic mode over Covid 19, civil unrest, and many other setbacks. But my personal theme of Faith over Fear helped me to trust in a loving Heavenly Father even when everything seemed out of control.
So remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes a universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up. ~ Stephen Hawking
Thought is cause: experience is effect. If you don’t like the effect in your life, you have to change the nature of your thinking. ~ Marianne Williamson
The first step to overcoming any weakness is to acknowledge it exists. Just naming it removes a lot of the power and fear a struggle may have over you. So I’m getting real with you here and admitting that I really struggle with thoughts of inadequacy. I’ve allowed Imposter Syndrome to prevent me from moving forward in different areas of my life, but now the time has come to slay the beast.
Move from survival into creation.
Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward. ~ C.S. Lewis
To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. ~ Oscar Wilde
Don’t save something for a special occasion. Every day of your life is a special occasion. ~ Thomas S. Monson