Looking inward; to create change in your outer world
10 Steps to Happiness and
Peaceful living:
“How I do this is”? I make a conscious choice everyday that I embrace
today. Live in the “Present” moment and
see myself as a VICTOR, not a Victim.
How do
we create a better life? All of us wish
for our life to be purposeful and happy, but life doesn't always work like
that. We have ups and downs,
disappointments and dramas. We have challenges, experiences and if we are lucky,
we get the lessons. We let go of guilt,
pain and suffering. We find forgiveness,
happiness and love.
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~PATIENCE, PRACTICE AND PERSISTENCE~
My 10 steps to happiness and peace
1.
Love: We
give love to others quiet freely. How
many of us actually love our self and express it? Many of us see ourselves though the filters
of disappointment and criticism. It is time to love yourself, because you are
AMAZING.
2.
Nature: Spending
time taking walks, swimming; hugging a tree, gardening, sitting by the ocean. Reconnecting to Mother Earth is very healing.
It grounds you and calms you.
3.
Laughter: As the saying goes “laughter is the best
medicine” and it’s true. Find what
tickles your funny bone and puts a smile on your face, and do it more.
4.
Forgiveness: People will hurt you. But it is that they don’t live
up to our expectation that actually hurts us.
Forgiving someone is not about them, it is a gift to you. When you let
go of the pain and say “I forgive”, you are freeing up space to allow new light
into your heart. And remember to forgive
you as well.
5.
Reaching out: When
we go though major challenges, especially in health, we are constantly being
told to be strong and positive.
But, we don’t have to do it on our own.
Ask for help. Surround yourself
with supportive, uplifting people. Let
go of the ones that don’t assist your well being.
6.
Listen: Your best friend is your body and it tells you exactly
what you need at any given moment. Take
time to stop the mind by taking 3 deep breathes, meditation, exercise, taking a
walk, being focused on what you are doing at the present moment, a hobby you
like. Do whatever stops those negative thoughts. But with patience, practice & persistence,
little by little you will master the mind and your thoughts.
7.
Kindness: Be kind to yourself through your words,
thoughts & feelings and give yourself the compassion that you would give to
others. You are your own best friend.
Treat yourself well.
8.
Victim or Victor: You get to choose which you wish
to be. You have the power. You can blame the outer world for all your woes, or
you can step up and be the HERO in your own life story. Which do you choose?
9.
Gratitude: When we live in an “attitude to gratitude”,
see everything as a blessing to learn and grow through. Then life is a whole lot more JOYFUL.
10.
Embrace living
NOW: We are given no guarantees in life but we are given the “Present”
moment, right here, right NOW.
Life
is not perfect; it is an opportunity to achieve greatness. So when the times come that you are not
feeling so great, that is perfectly OK.
Acknowledge your feelings and allow them to pass. Then make a new choice to enjoy your life
starting NOW.
How did I achieve my
happiness? I took the tools that I have studied along my journey,
applying them each day. With trust,
believe and hope I live my days using these steps. Each day it becomes easier. If I can, you can too. I believe in you.
I challenge you to live your life with the greatness
you were born to be!
What
changes will you make to your life?
Which
step will you start with?
Follow
my journey on my findingurwings Facebook page.
All original material posted to this site is (c) 2013, Ros
Clarkson. All rights reserved.
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