“In Order To Carry A Positive Action We Must Develop Here A Positive Vision.”
– Dalai Lama
You’re in charge of you.
1. Become carefree. Decide to feel good. Lighten up—don’t be so serious. Dream large. I believe that your goals should be unreasonably enormous. If you make small goals and never reach them, you’ll never even touch your genuine passion.
2. Accept uncomfortableness. Being comfortable will never allow you to grow further than where you are now. Make your desires something wondrous then. Don’t dwell on struggling. That only allows more energy to build in that area. Instead, focus on the great parts of your life.
3. No regrets—no looking back. Don’t waste your present time over-thinking the past. It’s a time-zapper. Decide to slow down complaining in your life. Once you become consciously aware of complaining, you’ll see that it impedes success.
4. Remain an optimist—or work to become one. Become Zen-like in your endeavors. Take some bigger leaps and set your sights high for yourself. You are freer than you think you are.
5. Move forward. Give yourself a new life experience. You always have another opportunity.
6. Work to get all downward-pulling thoughts out of your life and head. Decide to adopt a positive attitude.
7. Turn off the news. Don’t dwell on the news or newspapers. Sure, stay informed, though keep away from negativity. That’s only robbing high vibes and enthusiasm from your life. Understand that the media are always trying to bombard the airwaves. Advertising and spectacle are there waiting continually––so, work to get beyond it. You’ll be more you—and have more peace.
If you fill up 100% of the pitcher or container of what we might call brain power with positivity, there’s no room for negativity. You know what’s happened in reverse though? A significant number of people in the world have filled up that whole pitcher of their head with negative energy. It just depends on where you’re focusing and what you’re putting in to fill. Know that you indeed attract what you think about most. Life is made for you. Every person is living in a world made for them from the activity of her thought. You create what you experience.
Even if you think all is great and you are ultimately successful, know that it can always get better. Keep pushing yourself further. Pushing yourself is how life keeps getting more exceptional for everyone. The consistency of productive thoughts make all the difference in the world and keeps the creative evolution moving.
“Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.”
― Paulo Coelho
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