How often do you say to yourself, “I could do more with my life than what I am. My potential is far beyond this.”
But then what happens after you think that? When we begin seeking out ways to actually do what it is we desire our mind yells, “You can’t do that! Are you crazy?” We start to look up online dating or weight loss groups and then toss the idea aside when we think, “Come on, you’ve tried before and you failed. What makes you think this time will be different?” or “You? You think you could do that? Puh-leaze.” This may sound like our own mind turning against us, but it’s merely one way we use to protect ourselves. Whether we were hurt by someone in our family or saw an experience go horribly wrong we’ve created defenses to keep ourselves from feeling that pain again. It’s not wrong, but unfortunately over time those defenses become limiting and trap us long after we’re ready to move on from them. How do we break through these scripts that are so fast we don’t even see the trigger being pulled?
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The mandala is an archetypal image whose occurrence is attested thoughout the ages. It signifies the wholesness of the Self. This circular image represents the wholeness of the psychic ground or, to put it in mythic terms, the divinity incarnate in man. To help ease any stress over Thanksgiving here is a lovely photo along with some quotes about peace and calm. Remember to breathe deep and drink eggnog tomorrow! When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
- Jimi Hendrix If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. - Mother Teresa Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. - Saint Francis de Sales Nobody can bring you peace but yourself. - Ralph Waldo Emerson Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us. - Martin Luther If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. - Nelson Mandela There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm. - Willa Cather When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on. - LL Cool J |