Live The Vibrant Life
Estimated Reading Time 2 MinutesPublisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1st edition (April 25, 2008) Paperback : 192 pages ISBN: 978-0071597814 Thoughts: I like Marie Forelo so much I reviewed two of her books…
The most powerful words in the universe are the words you say to yourself.
Have you ever heard the expression that someone (maybe even you) is not the brightest crayon in the box? If you are thinking that you’re a dull crayon than this episode is for you.
Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.
Story is the backbone of life whether you are a writer or not. Recognize story-worthy moments in everyday life and use them in communication with others. Your stories are worth telling.
“Emily,” she said. “Life is hard. You just have to decide which hard you’re willing to live with. It’s hard being over-weight and not being able to be active and do things you want to do. It’s hard to change and live a healthier lifestyle and give up some of the habits that brought you here. It’s hard to stay home in bed feeling anxious and depressed. It’s hard to make yourself get outside and walk and interact with the world. You just have to choose your hard.”
God is life. God is life in action. The best way to say, “I love you, God,” is to live your life doing your best. The best way to say, “Thank you, God,” is by letting go of the past and living in the present moment, right here and now.
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.
The Vibrant Life Podcast is all about creating your best life. We’ll dive into powerful ideas covering topics relating to personal development, spirituality, productivity, self-love, mindfulness, and more.
In my life I’ve discovered that if I cling to the notion that something’s not possible, I’m arguing in favor of limitation. And if I argue for my limitations, I get to keep them.