As all of us sit up for the remainder of the yr, I do know many people are craving for a less complicated and selective vary of life experiences — the completely happy holidays, the traditional instances, the settings and experiences that make us really feel extra comfy. And but, the total vary of our actuality usually brings one thing very totally different. The times and weeks forward will inevitably give us an intensive array of experiences that evoke emotions starting from disappointment to wrestle to pleasure to progress to hope, and extra.
So we have now a alternative beginning immediately. We will revolt in opposition to actuality — the fact of getting to cope with discomfort, of getting to deal with uncertainty, of getting to really feel upset generally. Or we are able to embrace each expertise life provides us, together with all our highs and lows — all of the blissful moments, and irritating ones, and all the pieces in between. Life is not only completely happy and comfy 24/7. It’s well-rounded and it’s very actual!
Embracing the total vary of life’s experiences between now and the top of the yr means embracing each second with our full presence, being open and susceptible to actuality, being light with ourselves when moments are more durable than we anticipated, and practising honest gratitude each time attainable…
It means accepting life as it’s, and accepting ourselves as we’re.
It means not anticipating the very best to occur each step of the best way, however as a substitute accepting what occurs with every step, and making the perfect of it.
And it received’t all the time be straightforward after all, but it surely’s value remembering and practising, collectively.
Let’s hold our greatest intentions high of thoughts.
Over the previous decade Angel and I’ve written varied “notes to self” like those listed under (a few of that are excerpts from our books), after which we evaluation them day by day till they turn out to be ingrained in our minds. These memorized notes have helped us keep on observe in varied areas of life by empowering us to make the very best and best use of the ever-changing actuality in entrance of us. So I hope you discover worth in them too. I problem you to memorize at the very least just a few of those notes by the top of the yr. Flip them into wallpaper in your telephone, or just write the phrases down on sticky notes and go away them in areas the place you’ll be able to see them day by day…
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Now it’s your flip…
Though not one of the aforementioned “notes to self” instantly drive you to do something totally different, they signify a well timed shift in perspective, and good perspective is the place progress begins. For instance, with the precise mindset you’ll be able to change your posture from considered one of pressure and resistance to considered one of acceptance and alternative as you progress by the remainder of the yr. In the end, the purpose isn’t to do away with all of your unfavorable ideas, emotions or life conditions. The purpose is to progressively change your perspective and response to them.
However earlier than you go, please go away Angel and me a remark under and tell us what you consider these notes. Your suggestions is vital to us. 🙂
Which one of many notes above resonated probably the most immediately?
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