Δευτέρα 23 Απριλίου 2012

Lies to stop telling yourself.

The lies we tell ourselves are the worst of them all. They have the ability to disempower us and to weaken our faith. They’ve been ingrained in our minds by bad external influences and negative thinking. 
All change starts from within, and it is of the utmost importance to clear up your mind of any negative thoughts that might have infiltrated it. Only then will you be able to develop and express your true self.


-Here is a list of lies we should stop telling ourselves.

  1. I don’t have enough yet to be happy. – In every mistake and struggle there is a message. Life is not one-sided.  Some people miss the message because they’re too busy berating themselves for the mistake, accusing others or fretting over the problem.  To be upset about what you don’t have is always a waste of what you do have.  The happiest of people aren’t the luckiest, and they usually don’t have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes their way.  The reason so many people give up is because they tend to look at what’s missing, and how far they still have to go, instead of what’s present, and how far they have come. 
  2.  My dreams are impossible. – Don’t let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of going after yours. Some people believe that they have failed in their past and they are afraid to try again, so they cease to create. The best thing you can do in life is follow your heart.  Take risks.  Don’t just make the safe and easy choices because you’re afraid of what might happen.  If you do, nothing will ever happen!  If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting. Same practice leads to same results. Let your dreams be bigger than your fears and your actions speak louder than your words.  Do something every day that your future self will thank you for. Even if you don't get where you plan and where you want, you'll get where you need. And it will be wonderful..! 
  3. I am stuck with people who hurt me. – Life is kinda short.  Look out for yourself.  If someone continuously mistreats you, have enough respect for yourself to leave them.  It may hurt for a while, but it’ll be OK.  You’ll be OK.  Oftentimes walking away has nothing to do with weakness, and everything to do with strength.  We walk away not because we want others to realize our worth, but because we finally realize our own worth. You can choose to stay and try to help them understand the pain that they have caused you. That will help them grow, probably. But it will be a difficult task. Some of us don't want to change. And if someone doesn't want to do something, no person or power will ever be able to change him/her completely!
  4. My failed relationships were a waste of time. – There are certain people who aren’t meant to fit into your life.  It is important to learn to say goodbye and bless the path they have before them with love and hope. But no relationship is ever a waste of time.  If it doesn’t bring you what you want, it teaches you what you DON’T want.  Never force someone to make a space in their life for you, because if they know your worth, they will surely create one for you. If they don't, it doesn't mean that you are not worthy. It simply means that their choices are compatible with yours. 
  5. Things will never get better. – There is no person in the world capable of flawlessly handling every punch thrown at them.  That’s not how we’re made.  Getting hurt is part of living – to face problems, learn, adapt, and solve them over the course of time.  This is what ultimately molds us into the person we become.  When you find yourself cocooned in isolation and cannot find your way out of the darkness, remember that this is similar to the place where caterpillars go to grow their wings.  Just because today is a terrible day doesn’t mean tomorrow won’t be the best day of your life.  You just got to get there..! It is up to you.
  6. Failure is bad. – Sometimes you have to fail a thousand times to succeed.  No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.  Don’t get so hung up on one failed attempt that you miss the opening for many more.  All of your ideas that don’t work are simply stepping stones on your way to the one idea that does.   And remember, failure is not falling down; failure is staying down when you have the choice to get back up.  Always get back up!  Oftentimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together. 
  7. Great things will come to me effortlessly. – We are who we choose to be.  Nobody’s going to come and save you, you’ve got to save yourself.  Nobody’s going to give you everything, you’ve got to go out and earn it.  Nobody knows what you want except for you.  And nobody will be as sorry as you if you don’t achieve it.  Never leave your key to happiness in someone else’s pocket, and don’t wait on someone else to build your dream life for you.  Be the architect and keeper of your own happiness.  The more you take responsibility for your past and present, the more you are able to create the future you dream of. 
  8. My past is 100% indicative of my future. – At some point, we’ve all made mistakes, been walked on, used and forgotten. Mistakes are natural.  We’ve let people take advantage of us, and we’ve accepted way less than we deserve.  But we shouldn’t regret one moment of it, because in those moments we’ve learned a lot from our bad choices.  We’ve learned the meaning of friendship.  We’ve learned how to tell when people are lying and when they’re sincere.  We’ve learned how to be ourselves, and appreciate the great people and things in our lives as they arrive.  And even though there are some things we can never recover and people who will never be sorry, we now know better for next time. It is up to you, if your past will define your future or not. 
  9. I never need to meet anyone new. – It sounds harsh, but you cannot keep every friend you’ve ever made.  People and priorities change.  As some relationships fade, others will grow.  Appreciate the possibility of new relationships as you naturally let go of old ones that no longer work.  Trust your judgment.  Embrace new relationships, knowing that you are entering into unfamiliar territory. It will not be easy, but if you never try you'll never know. Be ready to learn, be ready for a challenge, and be ready to meet someone that might just change your life forever. Opportunity can be found even in the darkest of places.
  10. I can’t live without those who are gone. – If someone comes into your life and has a positive impact on you, but for some reason they can’t stay, don’t mourn for too long.  Be thankful that your paths crossed and that they somehow made you happy, even if it was just for a short while.  Life is change.  People really do come and go.  Letting them grow in the way they think best, proves maturity and clarity of thinking. Forcing someone to stay is a sign of fear, fear of the unknown. But if you trust yourself and have faith in whatever lies before you, everything will be ok. Some people will come back, some won’t, and that’s okay.  And just because one person leaves, doesn’t mean you should forget about everyone else who’s still standing by your side.  Continue to appreciate what you have, and smile about the memories.
  11. I’m not ready because I’m not good enough yet. – Nobody ever feels 100% ready when an opportunity arises.  Because most great opportunities in life force us to grow beyond our comfort zones, which means we won’t feel totally comfortable at first.  It may take years of practice before you achieve something, and even then there will be millions of more things to learn and do. Stop berating yourself for being a work in progress.  Start embracing it!  Because being a work in progress doesn’t mean you’re not good enough today; it means you want a better tomorrow, and you wish to love yourself completely, so you can live your life fully.  It means you’re determined to heal your heart, expand your mind and cultivate the gifts you have and you know you’re meant to share.  You are ready.  You just need to start.  
  12. I have way too much to lose. – In the end you will not regret the things you have done nearly as much as the things you have left undone.  Trust me, you’d rather look back at your life and say, “I can’t believe I did that!” instead of, “I wish I would have…”  It’s better to think “Oh well,” than “what if.”  It’s better to have a lifetime full of mistakes that you learned from, rather than a heart full of regrets and empty dreams.
  13. I am unworthy. – As I mentioned above, it is ok to make mistakes. Mistakes feed our inner self and help it grow. They demonstrate what is not in accordance with our dreams and ideals, and they make every day more meaningful. I personally believe failure doesn't exist. Not achieving a certain goal within a certain timeline, will only be conceived as a failure if you do not appreciate the present moment. The Power of Now is one of the most amazing concepts in the Universe. Staying constantly present is much harder than it seems, and most of us neglect it. Yet it is the only way to accept ourselves for who we are, embrace our dreams and contribute to a better future. Noone can make you feel inferior without your concent. You deserve love, simply because you exist. You are the divine being expressed.


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