The urge to satisfy a short-term need for pleasure can lead to long-term, negative effects on life. Do not be deceived by your thoughts and temptations of the ego. When you are being put to the test, and it is against your better judgment, you have the power within you to resist temptation. Always practice self-control and make the right choices.
With the many decisions and challenges we face every day, how do we achieve inner peace? Inner peace starts with self-acceptance. When you feel good about yourself and be yourself, you will have peace within. Have faith and confidence that things will work out and stay calm during a storm. The less you react to negative situations, the more peaceful your life will be. Take time for yourself. Simplify your life. Meditation is the best practice for peace, relaxation, and connection to the source of all life.
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A horrific crime recently occurred in the state of WV where four people were shot dead and the shooter ended up taking his own life. My question is how does someone reach a breaking point in life and do something this severe? Our minds can be very powerful and conjure up a great story, if we let them. Our minds can even provide complete justification for the story. Now there may be some truth to the story, but our minds seem to magnify it. To control our actions, we must be aware of what we are thinking. Because our thoughts can take us for a ride. Most importantly, we need to realize that not all of our thoughts are true, even though they are a part of us. We need to ignore the negative thoughts and focus on the positive ones. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all involved in this incident and hope they quickly recover during this difficult time.
How would you describe yourself? What is underneath the mask… the essence of who you are? You were created perfectly, although at times, you may have contradicting thoughts about this. But those thoughts are not who you really are. Your job is to rise above those thoughts and declare that you are whole. When defining who you are, use the two words “I am.” These two small but very powerful words are stating a fact that is already true. You just need to realize it, especially when those negative thoughts sneak in. Below are just a few examples of what I am. The list goes on and on because I am a wonderful human being, and so are you.
When we are aligned with our source and have faith and love in our lives, everything seems to go smoothly. When we break away from these values and go down the negative path, we will get a slight ‘tap.’ The tap is to remind us to correct our behavior. The tap will get stronger and stronger until we start making positive changes in our lives. When we ignore the tap, we will continue to attract negative energy.
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