Be your own weird self today!

Gayle 2012/01/25
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Like most people I have spent a life time trying to fit in. I’ve been that round peg trying to fit the square holes. But as my sister so likes to point out, I march to my own drummer.

For years I accepted the notion that being different, that being me was bad.

However age, I’m amazingly nearing fifty, and life experience now tells me that I wasted far too much time and energy on trying be someone I am not.

Dolly Parton said “Figure out who you are and then do it on purpose.” I don’t think I’ve ever heard better advice.

Be your own weird self today! People may not love you for it, but you’ll love yourself!

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Shake it off

Gayle 2012/01/23
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Every so often the words of others become so burdensome in our lives that we can hardly move forward. The words! We hear the words of our friends as they comment on our latest adventure. The words! We hear parental words telling us no one will every like ‘that attitude’. The words! We hear teachers from the 70’s still telling us we’ll never succeed at math. The words! Words we repeat over and over in our minds. The words!

Eventually the words become so taxing we are unable to hear our own voice. We can no longer hear our own thoughts. We can no longer drown out the words! The words of others!

Are you letting other people’s words take over your thoughts? Are you letting your thoughts ruin your life?

STOP IT!

Is it easy nope! It’s hard. It is hard to stop hearing the words of criticism that have been implanted in our head. I wrote a post Everyone’s a Critic that has some wonderful tips for dealing with criticism.

Shake off the words of others. Let them go. Redefine who you are and where you wish to go. Then go for it!

Be who you are without being encumbered by ‘the words’. You’ll be happier and will your life will be better.

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Dont You Dare Give Up

Gayle 2012/01/20
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Some days it seems as if everything in the world is going against you. A salmon swimming up stream has an easier time reaching her goal than you’re having reaching yours.

I wish I had wonderful and expert advice to help you through those days. I wish there was a magic pill I could offer you that would make it all easier and better. I don’t.

What I can tell you is….

As hockey legend Wayne Gretzky once noted, you will always miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.

You must continue, even on the worst of days, if you want to succeed. So today, run in the rain, walk even thought it’s cold, read (or write) that book, practice that instrument – do whatever it takes to move you closer to your achievement. If you don’t give up, tomorrow will be better!

 

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Human Progress is Neither Automatic nor Inevitable

Gayle 2012/01/19
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Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Moving forward is often the most difficult thing we will accomplish in our lives. The path from where we are to where we want to go can seem daunting. The fear of success and the intimidation of failure can cause us to never take a step outside our comfort zone.

What dream are you dreaming that causes you to lay awake at night yearning? Why are you not moving toward that dream in the light of day?

Today is THE only day you need to get started. Small steps or giant leaps – either will get you that much closer to where your heart desires you to go.

Just take a leap of faith and begin!

 

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Forgiveness is not an Occasional Act

Gayle 2012/01/17
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“Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” ~~ Martin Luther King

We have all heard it said that holding a grudge is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. We know that holding on to past anger and resentment eats away at out own happiness. Yet, we still battle with letting it go.

Why is it so easy to hold a grudge?

When you’re hurt by someone you love and trust, you might become angry, sad or confused. If you dwell on hurtful events or situations, grudges filled with resentment, vengeance and hostility can take root.

What are the benefits to you for forgiving someone?

Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for compassion, kindness and peace. Forgiveness can lead to:

  • Healthier relationships
  • Greater spiritual and psychological well-being
  • Less anxiety, stress and hostility
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Fewer symptoms of depression
  • Lower risk of alcohol and substance abuse

How do you stop holding a grudge and forgive?? (this is the hard one for me)

1. Acknowledge the problem. Figure out what it is that’s causing you to hold a grudge. You have to know what the problem is in order to solve it.

2. Share your feelings. A grudge can form when an issue isn’t fully confronted. Without being judgmental about yourself or another, clarify your feelings on the situation. Communicate with the other person about the issue. Whether you work it out on your own or involved the other person, you may feel more relieved by releasing that build up.

3. Accept what is. Choose to create your own healing, with or without an apology. Don’t wait for the person you are upset with to come around.

5. Don’t dwell on it. Once you have decided to move on, keep on moving.

6. Let it go. Letting go allows room for peace and happiness..

7. Forgive. Of course forgiving does not mean you will forget the issue. Forgiving isn’t the easiest to do especially when you’ve endured a lot of hurt and pain, but it’s the only way to truly let go and have peace.

 

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We must Accept finite disappointment, but Never lose infinite HOPE

Gayle 2012/01/16
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All progress is precarious, and the solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem. ~~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. It seemed appropriate to begin my post with a quote and this particular quote fit perfectly with my message. There are always obstacles to success.

Some obstacles are obvious; the friends who tempt you with cake while your dieting or monetary difficulties in purchasing equipment. However, some obstacles are unseen and therefore we are oft blindsided when they appear.

Two months ago I was blindsided by an obstacle. A health obstacle – I was already working on my goals for 2012 when everything and I do mean everything stopped while I dealt with my health issue. While I couldn’t act on pursuit of my goals, I never lost sight of them. As I sit here today I still am not able to act on my physical goals but I think of them everyday. I plan how I will accomplish them.

I’ll end for today where I began with a quote from Dr King: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” Keep sight of your goal my friend!

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