Consider your sources

We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. ~Anais Nin

Anytime you think you are factual about a situation, think again. Objectivity is nearly impossible. You can improve your outlook by first checking your own agenda. Your beliefs and desires will skew anything. When listening to others - consider the source. Who are they? Who are you? These two questions will have impact in any circumstance - even something that appears to be neutral.

If you factor in your point of view and the other persons point of view, you will have a better perspective.

Affirmation – Say: “I will consider all sources in every situation and this will help me make better decisions.”

Patience

Good things come to those who wait! Right? It's so hard to wait, sometimes - especially when we are coming from a place of desperation. We might think that we don't have the time to wait but, worrying and fretting never bring about the things that we need or desire. Sometimes desperation will cause us to be rash and do things that might sabotage what we need.


If you are impatient when cooking a cake and open the oven door before it is ready – it will fall. Be patient and let the cake finish cooking!

Happy Valentine’s Day

Today think of those that you love and who love you. Don't pay attention to the wife who got flowers at the office today. That is not what Valentines should be about. There is so much love in the world and I know you experience from someone...you might now know this person, yet, but they are out there. In the meantime, think about the importance people in your life and fill your heart.

Acknowledge anger and use it wisely

It's ok to be angry...as a matter of fact - it's important to live out our anger. It can be a motivator, a balance maker, and even a peace maker. Anger helps us define our values and set boundaries. It's how we behave in our anger that can be harmful. Turn it inward and it can become depression - which can create a pain inside us that no one sees. Turn it outward with the purpose if hurting and it becomes destructive. Use your anger wisely to help you see how to make things better with yourself, others and the world.

Small steps - add up...

Small steps add up to giant moment.  Ever think about the mountains on our beautiful earth???  They are there because of small movement over time.  OK - I get it - You want it and you want it NOW!  Impatientence can lead to disaster.  How many time have you needed in NOW and didn't get it only to survive?  And maybe even thrive.  Think of your small steps as moment toward that mountain of success.

Power is yours and only yours

You have the power to make change in yourself. No one else can do this for you. You cannot sit around and ask that others do what you can only do yourself. If you do this, you will be waiting a long time and will be miserable. When you take ownership of your power – you can change yourself…your world.

I am worry free

Worry is a vampire that drains you of your right to be at peace. Worry makes you helpless, creates confusion and can blind you to the truth and power of the moment. Write down what is worrying you now. Put the paper to a window that has sun. Everyone knows that when a vampire is exposed to the sun, it burns and turns to ash never to harm you again.