Inspirations
We Cannot Expect Others to Always Know Us
A lot goes into self-care. Even when I want to feel cared for, I know that I am the only one who must always look after myself.
They Must be Thinking…
Habits stick with us and create barriers we don't realize. New practices that counter the habit helps us be more mindful of our actions. Reprogramming is possible with patience and persistence.
Blessings in Disguise
I strive for what I want but must admit that I don't have full control. I look for the subtle gifts after the tide has calmed.
Under What Appeared to be Pride
Try not to judge what you don’t fully understand or have not lived. Beyond what is seen or can be measured are issues that must be faced with both heart and mind.
I am the Fruit of My Experience
A reflection pondering the alternate perspectives of what life is offering.
My Life Is as I Perceive It
Repetitive thoughts become beliefs. Despite what I know and feel, it's my responsibility to nurture what aligns with me. Every challenge is an opportunity to review myself and the beliefs I create.
The Miracle of Surrender
Despite how I thought surrender is perceived, a weakness becomes a strength with acceptance. A new perspective with the willingness to learn makes the impossible into a learning experience.
Finding the Fun to Make It Acceptable
When an experience can’t be avoided and there is no way of changing it, it’s best to find a small part of it that sparks your joy. Choosing what matters most to you and making that your concentration for the moment frees your mind of excessive worry. Something fun can be found in every situation.
Working with New Sprouts
Make time to filter through your reactions and wisely choose what you wish to grow. Changes happen constantly and care is required to determine the root of what starts to grow. Appreciate whatever sprouts and tend to the blooms that add to your existence!
A Grading, A Periodical Review
We are taught to follow certain orders and aim for perfection. We should never forget to re-evaluate ourselves on our terms and accept feedback as assistive tools. Without mistakes or external opinions, we wouldn’t continue growing with the changes. Let every review received be a time to assess yourself and figure out how you will move forward.
Be Mindful of Your Expectations
What we say and do is picked up by the people and universe around us. Through the myriad of thoughts and feelings, it is best to wisely choose what we project. It can mean more than the credit we give it.
Fear Transforms Into Curiosity
There is a way of reprogramming what the mind believes. A willingness to experience differently and choosing thoughts carefully will craft a new experience. Allow the learning process to take you farther than where you were.
Positivity and Optimism
A reflection on balance and how extremes work together, I review the reasons why I choose positivity and optimism. Balance requires discipline and reflection to comprehend. Appreciating all parts of a situation makes the experience worthwhile to grow with.
Every Extra Effort is Self-Care
Whether it is dealing with an ailment or a new phase of life, changes require an extra effort for adjustment. Whatever is faced, I intend to meet the required self=care with appreciation rather than resignation. I respect that what happens is a contribution to my development. I accept the responsibility for my self-care.
A Blessing in Disguise
My life experience taught me to focus on something to learn rather than feed negative reactions.Sensing change, it is better to flow with the situation instead of resisting or trying to get my way. Allowing life to guide me, I choose to appreciate the moment and make the best of it. Reflecting on the situation can be done after the process has completed.
Just Like Everyone Else
I know that people are human beings struggling with who they are in the life they live. I recall my experience as a teenager living with epilepsy at a time when epilepsy was hardly known. Despite my unique experience, it was not different from other people's experiences. Perspective helps me to recognize how human I am, despite my differences.
Promise of Development
The journey to achieve greatness often distracts me from remembering that I am human and still developing. Perceiving what doesn’t go my way as reminders and lessons presents hope for more to come.
It’s Not the Load
Reflecting on the importance of perspective in adverse situations and being conscious of what to carry away from a situation. It is in how we choose to nurture our perceptions that leads to our reality.
Encouragement to Change
When I perceive an opposition as a sign for change, I don’t stay frustrated because I see it as an opportunity to grow. What could have been an annoyance evolves into a blessing as I openly flow with the experience. Failure is never a hindrance when I’m discovering more!