Be the role model for your children. Children are like sponges. Teach them at an early age about meditation (if they can sit still long enough). 🙂  Eventually, it will become easier and routine for them and be a great benefit in their lives. The little boy in this photo is 3 years old.
Believe in yourself; believe you are beautiful inside and out; believe you are good enough; believe all good things are happening for you; believe the universe is working to give you what you want; believe you are capable of achieving greatness in your wonderful life; believe there is goodness in everyone.
Does God exist? Several years ago, I asked myself this question. I was raised Catholic and said I believed in God, but did I really? It is difficult for many of us to understand why there are tragedies and so much grief in this world if there truly is a God. My personal experiences in life have brought me to believe that God does exist and loves us. The missing link and puzzle pieces have finally come together.  The things I have always craved in life are happening effortlessly for me now. Why? Because I have strong faith and belief in God. Does God exist? No one can answer that question for you but you.
We were put on this earth to help each other. Who are you going to help today? Will you offer your condolences to a family who lost a loved one; are you praying for someone who is ill; will you express your gratitude to someone who has helped you; will you reach out to someone who is struggling with life; or will you simply be kind to everyone who crosses your path today? Helping others is a great way to feel good about ourselves. When we help people, people will naturally want to help us, and the positive energy will keep increasing. What are you going to do today to be of service?
Here are new leaves opening up on my plant in the shape of a heart. ❤ Love comes in many different forms.
Love comes in all forms.
You are where you are now because of the choices you’ve made. Everything you do in life do it with awareness. Make conscious choices. Make choices based on love and faith rather than fear and doubt. Allow the goodness within you to help guide you to make wise choices. The choices you make create your life. Make your own choices, or you will end up following someone else’s dream.
If I could create a pill to take, this pill would give me the ability to control my inner self with positive thoughts, self-love and acceptance, and strength and courage to overcome my fears and to achieve my purpose in life. 🙂
Are you a person that is willing to accept new ideas and try different things or are you closed-minded, set in your ways, and resist change? It’s good to have strong views about a specific topic, but it is also good to be balanced and listen to other people’s opinions. You just might learn something new and better. When you adjust your perspective, and try new things, your life will be more fulfilling. How do you know for sure whether or not you like something if you don’t try it? You are missing out on so much in life when you stay in the same old routine. It’s time to come out of your comfort zone and take that step of faith.
Below is a believable, positive affirmation/prayer recommended by guest speaker, Dr. Susan Shumsky, on Manifest Everything Now, Secrets to Effortless Manifestation. Repeat it daily with confidence and enthusiasm (feelings and emotions) to make it more effective.
I am in control.
I am one with God.
I am the only authority in my life.
I am divinely protected by the light of my being.
I close off my aura and body of light
To the lower astral levels of mind
And I open to the spiritual world.
Thank you God and so it is.
We have such busy schedules that sometimes prevent us from enjoying the simple things in life. We get pulled in many different directions that our lives become chaotic. We rush around in a frenzy taking kids to school or to their activities, going to work, grocery shopping, working out, checking emails, etc. It is no wonder we have so much stress in our lives. We need to learn to slow down or stop and be present. We can very easily eliminate some things to allow time for unwinding and relaxation. Life goes by quick enough. Be like a child and appreciate the small pleasures in life. Here is Liam taking time to smell the flowers.
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