The First Step

 The First Step

“Don’t let the entire staircase overwhelm you. Just focus on that first step.”

This is a good reminder to work within our abilities.

The world can look overwhelming at times but if we just concentrate on keeping our own ‘worlds’ stable, we will find that we will be able to cope with life.

Our own ‘little’ worlds are like that first step.

Looking after this first step will encourage us to move forwards and ‘able’ to take the next step.

It is important to take small, manageable and achievable ‘steps’ to build up confidence in ourselves.

Breaking down ‘steps’ into ‘portions’ means that we are being sensible with our lives.

We will look at the ‘step’ and think:

“I can do that!”

This will enhance our belief in ourselves — which is the first step.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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Life Will Love You Back

Life Will Love You Back

“Love your life, and life will love you back.”

This encourages us to be positive and to have gratitude in our lives.

Our attitude ‘shapes’ our viewpoint on life, which affects how we deal with the situations, challenges and opportunities we face every day.

The more optimistic we are, the stronger our love for life, and the more ‘able’ we will be in dealing with our everyday lives.

Appreciation for what and who we have in our lives today, to live and love in the present moment, will give us meaning to our lives.

We live in such a fast-paced world and we are so busy in our own lives, that we do not always remember this, and this is so good for our health, mentally, emotionally and physically.

If you can ‘live in the moment’ for ten minutes a day and ‘love life’, you’ll be surprised how life loves you back.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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It Is An Unique Way

It Is An Unique Way

“Sometimes the best revenge is becoming so happy that your past no longer has power over you.”

This is a unique way of getting ‘revenge’.

Become so happy in your own life that, the past and people in your past, no longer have any hold over you.

Being content in ourselves and accepting ourselves for who we really are, will ‘free’ us from this kind of suffering.

Channeling our energy into creating a positive and happy life will liberate us from past chains which held our minds captive.

We want to move on and grow in joy and happiness, healing our emotions and minds with understanding.

All of this also contributes, in an optimistic way, to a healthy and happy neighborhood.

Embrace the happiness that you deserve.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Human Interests

 

Quiet Is Strong

Quiet Is Strong

“Self-trust is quiet — but it’s the strongest kind of confidence.”

Self-trust is the quiet, internal assurance that is a bedrock to true confidence.

When a person recognizes his or her own abilities, values and decisions, he or she is proving that they have this kind of self-trust.

This ‘creates’ the confidence that we need to go on our journey of life.

Quiet determination strengthens this confidence in ourselves.

We live at a time when mental health issues are coming to the fore, so let’s help ourselves by developing self-trust and caring for our own mental health.

Practicing mindfulness every day will help us to cultivate self-trust, recognizing and understanding our own ‘strengths’.

Remember, self-trust and confidence in ourselves is very powerful, giving us control of our lives.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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Another Chance In Life

 Another Chance In Life

“Life doesn’t always give second chances — but you can always give yourself one.”

You and I deserve that second chance!

We can show the whole world that we have control of our own lives by giving ourselves that ‘second chance.’

Helen Keller lost her sight and hearing but never gave up, eventually going to university and becoming a renowned author and activist.

How difficult this must have been, especially as she was born in 1880 and went to her first ‘school’ in 1888.

There wasn’t the help then that we possibly take for granted today.

Helen did not give up but gave herself that second chance, and became the first deaf / blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.

She set the bar high for us to follow to always give ourselves another chance in life.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Helen Keller

Promote Mental Health

Promote Mental Health

“My only goal right now is to be genuinely happy.”

I would hope that this is everybody’s goal — “to be genuinely happy.”

We get so caught up in our very busy lives, that we sometimes forget the number one priority, to be happy!

To be happy is a longing that we all have, whoever we are and wherever we live.

Aristotle believed that happiness is connected to fulfilling our potential, giving us a purpose in life.

However, we must remember that happiness can mean different ‘ideals’ to different people, and we need to accept and respect this.

The basics of being happy are the same for everyone though.

A smile.

A laugh.

A hug.

These are ‘normal everyday things’ that do bring happiness into our lives.

Being happy promotes mental health.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

Short Fiction

 

Discover The Joys Of Life Today

Discover The Joys Of Life Today

“Growth means choosing happiness over history.”

This is a good reminder to leave the past behind and to enjoy living today.

Happiness and our own personal well-being are so closely linked, that we should always put happiness first in our lives.

Always ask the question:

“Will this decision make me happy?”

We are allowed to define our present experiences, mainly because ‘our lives are ours to enjoy.’

Making happiness a priority in our lives will help us to grow and to strengthen our hold on life itself.

Challenges will become opportunities and our lives will become richer by taking these opportunities up.

A positive mind will help to increase our quality of life.

This helps us to transcend past burdens and discover the joys of life today.

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

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