Thirty three ~ Never say Never

"You're never going to change."  "He'll be like that until the day he dies."  "She'll never admit that she's wrong."

What does the future hold for us?  Will we always hold our negative thoughts?  Will we always hope that things will get better?  Have we given up hope?  It is important to try and see the potential of another person.  It is great if we can share our vision with them, in hopes that it will encourage them.  If someone believes in them, it may just be the one thing that keeps them moving forward.

As long as we can see the potential in another person that is great and positive, they don't actually have to use their potential.  We can view people in a more loving and positive way when we see something admirable about them.  Admiring potential makes us positive, encouraging and joyful people.  What they do with our encouragement is up to them. 

Think of a person who you would like to appreciate more.  Try and see that person's strengths and imagine that they used those strengths to do great things.  Now picture the person having achieved all of the greatness they are capable of.  Enjoy this person.

Learn to love people, all of them.  We have said the key to happiness is to focus on the good in life.  The key to loving people is to see the good in them and identifying them with their good.  The key to maintaining this positive loving outlook is to become a connoisseur of life.  This exercise will help us become a connoisseur of people - even those who on the outside don't look that wonderful.  The more often we can see the good in other people, the happier we will be. 

Let's go turn every interaction with people into a pleasurable positive experience. 

Warren, S. 2010, 7 Ancient Keys To Happiness, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Twenty nine ~ Yay for YOU!

Are you the cheerleader in life, or are you the team waiting for the encouragement?  Encouragement is telling someone that we believe in them, that we'll stand by them no matter what, that we know they can get through this.  If we are going to be the cheerleader, we have to learn how to see the potential in someone.  You have to see what is below the surface.

In order to see the potential in others, we have to delve into our own potential.  What major talent do you have?  What are you good at?  It may seem like everyone is good at something, but you're not.  Think about it, you're good at a lot of things, but you have to recognize them and take the kudos for being good at them.  Maybe there's something that you haven't tried yet, and you are really good at it?

We need to encourage and believe in ourselves.  We have to look at what we could do, if we tried.  We need to develop the ability to see the good in ourselves and others - even if it's not actualized yet.

1.  If you know someone who is struggling with life - call him/her up and tell them you believe in them.  Point out some things they are good at - offer them words of encouragement.

2.  Sit down and ask yourself "What is good about me that I've never brought out and expressed properly?"  (Don't listen to that loud voice that says 'nothing') Wait for an answer, a quiet answer.  I make take a day or two to hear it, maybe even a week, but listen for it.

We are given a tool box in life.  It may not be visible but it consists of our temperament, talents, abilities and life circumstances.  We need to look at our tools and figure out what to do with them.  Growing and maximizing our potential is the beginning  of self-fulfillment.  Open up your toolbox and see what great things you've been blessed with.

This exercise will help give expression to some of your hidden talents.  It is also to help develop your ability to see talents in others and encourage those talents in them.  Focusing on the potential good in ourselves and others makes us into positive and happy people.  We will become like a miner, digging deeper and deeper into the ground uncovering priceless jewels.  As we dig deeper into our toolbox and help others dig we will uncover many priceless jewels.  These jewels will make us rich with happiness!


Warren, S. 2010, 7 Ancient Keys To Happiness, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Wear Red Day - February 1st

 

NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY^® IS FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Red is always in fashion, but there is no better time to wear your favorite red dress, red tie, or pair of red shoes than on National Wear Red Day. Each year, the first Friday of February is a day when we call attention to the #1 killer of women: heart disease. It is also a day when we celebrate the women who are taking action to protect their hearts.

Taking good care of your heart means controlling your risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity, and being overweight. Having just one risk factor increases your risk of developing heart disease, and your risk skyrockets with each added risk factor.

National Wear Red Day reminds women and those who love them to take action against heart disease. It urges women to eat healthier, be more physically active, and talk to their doctors about their personal risk for heart disease.

 

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