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| On board the Maranatha with a positive, self empowering crew |
Although this is still being put on and off the back burner, my journal, I haven't "sneaked a peek ahead" in order to see what is coming, or rather, what has been already done, by you and others! Today I recall very well reading this assignment; it was so alive in my mind all day, to pay attention, and journal how the day goes when we speak and listen for the different positive and negative ways in which people,including of course ourselves, carry on! .....fascinating. Often, of course, I would catch myself mid-sentence, beginning to say something or look at something around me, and process it in my mind with negative words rather than the opposite. Just as Stephanie wrote, it really became more natural throughout the day. This is definitely something that "we all know we should be doing', but to actually carry it out as an assignment created a new attitude about it; almost as if it were an experiment, previously untried!Since practice makes perfect, and living each day the way we optimally want to in order to continue to grow, experience life happily, influence others through helping or teaching or perhaps just by our own living example we will ultimately, and hopefully, create days(our very lives) that are full of this and many lessons around how to be happy. Now this is not new to me. I doubt that it is new to anyone, this notion that we get back what we put out into the world. Or, smile and watch how different your day goes! How about, turn everything around, so that what appears as a negative aspect of our lives or days, becomes a chance to grow and learn through the experience presented before us!
So before writing about it, that day, and the ones up until now, there has to be talk of how Stephanie spoke very specifically about how we CAN change or alter the way we are thinking, and thus, living out our lives! This is profound. We ultimately do have control over our destiny, and so this makes perfect sense. If we can make decisions than we can decide to practice this concept daily, whenever we can actually remember to or catch ourselves, in order to purposefully become more empowered, positive, and ultimately, successful. Anyone must admit even at their lowest low, that they would do anything to live more easily and with less worry!
As I have the advantage of writing this a week or more later after initially reading her words and thoughts, there have been experiences, more than just one day, to recall. Now thinking back, I realize that this journal is most likely going to become something that I print and keep, to constantly remind myself of each lesson, her writings, and my reactions. It is far to easy to forget in the heat of the moment that there is always a better outcome than worry, self-doubt, or frustration. Learning to communicate daily, from our side, may very well become such a huge part of our lives that we never really go back to our old-ways of thinking, doubting, or God forbid, even arguing. Being human these things will happen. We are emotional beings with many events in our lives that conjure up the negative. Empowerment is what I choose, and know that it is the only choice. Roadblocks may happen, but this whole way of communicating has incredible potential to end even frustration with others despite their reactions.
Listening to other people, which is what I purposely did that particular day, it is truly amazing how often there are more dis-empowering negative sentences and expressions in discussions than the positive, or empowering ones. When I reacted verbally by using empowering positive words, it was in such a way that it actually changed my own feeling of helplessness. It also caused people to sometimes even pause for reflection. There were even a few comments about how much I affected them, as they noticed what I said, and once in a great while, even that they viewed me as clairvoyant. Now this is something I believe I am becoming as well, since I really do want to be and I desire more intuition, so this all added up to be one huge shift in my thinking, as I realized that we can create and live this , both outside and inside our minds! The only way to strengthen intuition, and self-trust of our own thoughts, is to practice as well.
This is a lot of work, it isn't always easy but therein lies the learning and growing. Although we are born with certain God-given inclinations, there is a lot in our growing up that can alter what we possess. My gratitude for having a pretty open heart and soul at birth and/or through early childhood years of loving souls around me is incredibly great. What I have done and can do with this is up to me. When I became more conscious of my own self, my inner thoughts and attitudes towards others and life itself, I naturally wanted to embrace it and empower myself! How quickly and easily we can forget to keep that kind of energy and learning growing. There is also the fact that other people's opinions about us, their energy and attitudes alone can undermine our best intentions. We have the right and ability to be diligent. It also helps to avoid negative energy if it is a constant coming from someone. All of us must decide and choose which side we are on: do we want to remain on the positive side of the fence or the alternative? Should we move away from the old tapes that sometimes play in our heads, perhaps, as we move along toward our self-growth? Yes! Somehow we get the notion pretty early on that its ok to complain, be down, be negative, to deprive ourselves of a freer life, with contentment that can only first come about if we keep a balance of our thoughts and words.
Energy. This is a word Stephanie used as well. Although we are surrounded by all types and sorts of folks and friends, family members and acquaintances, there is an energy or aura that surrounds each one. Opposites usually do not naturally attract, unless one is fulfilling something in the other that isn't helping either one live better lives. Seek the energy from others; it doesn't mean we must always be some perfect person, with no conflicts or imperfect choices and thoughts. Every one must be able to balance the energy flow so that the empowerment is always there, the reflection of that person's soul can grow from our relationships. Again this doesn't mean that we won't cry, be sad, frustrated, or angry...resolve will occur if we want it. Compassion can soothe another when we hear their own stories, and we can also share ours. For many people this becomes such a gift, compassion and listening and healing, that it not only spills over into daily lives but also the source for their life's work and careers.
Since practice makes perfect, and living each day the way we optimally want to in order to continue to grow, experience life happily, influence others through helping or teaching or perhaps just by our own living example we will ultimately, and hopefully, create days(our very lives) that are full of this and many lessons around how to be happy. Now this is not new to me. I doubt that it is new to anyone, this notion that we get back what we put out into the world. Or, smile and watch how different your day goes! How about, turn everything around, so that what appears as a negative aspect of our lives or days, becomes a chance to grow and learn through the experience presented before us!
So before writing about it, that day, and the ones up until now, there has to be talk of how Stephanie spoke very specifically about how we CAN change or alter the way we are thinking, and thus, living out our lives! This is profound. We ultimately do have control over our destiny, and so this makes perfect sense. If we can make decisions than we can decide to practice this concept daily, whenever we can actually remember to or catch ourselves, in order to purposefully become more empowered, positive, and ultimately, successful. Anyone must admit even at their lowest low, that they would do anything to live more easily and with less worry!
As I have the advantage of writing this a week or more later after initially reading her words and thoughts, there have been experiences, more than just one day, to recall. Now thinking back, I realize that this journal is most likely going to become something that I print and keep, to constantly remind myself of each lesson, her writings, and my reactions. It is far to easy to forget in the heat of the moment that there is always a better outcome than worry, self-doubt, or frustration. Learning to communicate daily, from our side, may very well become such a huge part of our lives that we never really go back to our old-ways of thinking, doubting, or God forbid, even arguing. Being human these things will happen. We are emotional beings with many events in our lives that conjure up the negative. Empowerment is what I choose, and know that it is the only choice. Roadblocks may happen, but this whole way of communicating has incredible potential to end even frustration with others despite their reactions.
Listening to other people, which is what I purposely did that particular day, it is truly amazing how often there are more dis-empowering negative sentences and expressions in discussions than the positive, or empowering ones. When I reacted verbally by using empowering positive words, it was in such a way that it actually changed my own feeling of helplessness. It also caused people to sometimes even pause for reflection. There were even a few comments about how much I affected them, as they noticed what I said, and once in a great while, even that they viewed me as clairvoyant. Now this is something I believe I am becoming as well, since I really do want to be and I desire more intuition, so this all added up to be one huge shift in my thinking, as I realized that we can create and live this , both outside and inside our minds! The only way to strengthen intuition, and self-trust of our own thoughts, is to practice as well.
This is a lot of work, it isn't always easy but therein lies the learning and growing. Although we are born with certain God-given inclinations, there is a lot in our growing up that can alter what we possess. My gratitude for having a pretty open heart and soul at birth and/or through early childhood years of loving souls around me is incredibly great. What I have done and can do with this is up to me. When I became more conscious of my own self, my inner thoughts and attitudes towards others and life itself, I naturally wanted to embrace it and empower myself! How quickly and easily we can forget to keep that kind of energy and learning growing. There is also the fact that other people's opinions about us, their energy and attitudes alone can undermine our best intentions. We have the right and ability to be diligent. It also helps to avoid negative energy if it is a constant coming from someone. All of us must decide and choose which side we are on: do we want to remain on the positive side of the fence or the alternative? Should we move away from the old tapes that sometimes play in our heads, perhaps, as we move along toward our self-growth? Yes! Somehow we get the notion pretty early on that its ok to complain, be down, be negative, to deprive ourselves of a freer life, with contentment that can only first come about if we keep a balance of our thoughts and words.
Energy. This is a word Stephanie used as well. Although we are surrounded by all types and sorts of folks and friends, family members and acquaintances, there is an energy or aura that surrounds each one. Opposites usually do not naturally attract, unless one is fulfilling something in the other that isn't helping either one live better lives. Seek the energy from others; it doesn't mean we must always be some perfect person, with no conflicts or imperfect choices and thoughts. Every one must be able to balance the energy flow so that the empowerment is always there, the reflection of that person's soul can grow from our relationships. Again this doesn't mean that we won't cry, be sad, frustrated, or angry...resolve will occur if we want it. Compassion can soothe another when we hear their own stories, and we can also share ours. For many people this becomes such a gift, compassion and listening and healing, that it not only spills over into daily lives but also the source for their life's work and careers.
