We can be either happy or sad, without
changing anything, except our thoughts.
Whether you think something is good or bad,
there will be others who think the opposite, and you yourself may change your mind
about it later, to the contrary.
I love having the knowledge that just by my thinking
I can improve my situation at any given moment!
“For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” - William Shakespeare
I will strive all the days of my life to
embody/REMEMBER this truth, because life is so much better when I do.
Anytime you’re struggling with something or
someone difficult, remember this – it will most certainly lighten your mood/life.
We mostly struggle with things OTHERS do, but
therein lies the problem… we (no one) likes to be told what to do, but we (most
of us) expect others to do as we like them to do.
That’s troublesome if we want peaceful
relationships with others.
Examples (1) of REALITY/THOUGHTS:
Grumpy or moody/Easily hurt
Messy/Carefree
Irresponsible/uncomplicated
Always late/enjoys life to the fullest without
rushing
Yells too much/feels out of control for some
reason. Being understanding of others’ struggles is good for us all.
We forget
that the behavior we find bad/wrong/unacceptable in others comes from someplace
deep inside of them, perhaps because of something bad/sad/trauma they
experienced, AND it bothers US because
of something deep inside US that we’ve experienced.
Examples (2)
I’m too (insert negative thought)
My life is too (insert negative thought)… some
people if they saw my life would think it’s too boring, BUT I think my life is
so peaceful. That’s TRUE FOR ME!
I’m too tall… vs I love being tall!
My life is too boring Vs my life is so
peaceful and uncomplicated
My life too chaotic vs my life is so exciting!
My job is awful vs my jobs supports me and I
chose it.
Some days we’ll have truly bad tragic days no
matter our thoughts, and THAT’S OK, it’s life.
But whenever
possible, see what happens when you flip your thoughts around.
IMPORTANT:
If you are in an abusive relationship
and you don’t feel safe,
call the National Domestic Violence
Hotline!
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and
200+ through interpretation service
800-799-7233
OR text START to 88788
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