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Our thoughts lead us to the type of life that we deserve. Our thoughts are the result of every experience that we’ve had since birth. Our self-esteem is created by the thoughts that we think and by assimilating the words that are spoken to us by others. When we allow the words of others to negatively influence our self-esteem, we’re giving away the power and control that lies inside of us.
Always assume complete responsibility for your thoughts. Be certain to reject the negative thoughts or comments that are coming your way on a daily basis.
If you were brought up in a negative, demeaning environment or have allowed the words of others to have you feeling lonely, forgotten or unworthy, you can change all of that in an instant.
You are blessed and your life is blessed. You are nature’s greatest miracle. Like all of God’s creatures, there is and can only be one you. Just as each zebra is uniquely striped, there is only one person on the whole planet with your mind, with your smile, with your eyes and with your soul, who has lived through all of the wonderful and not-so-wonderful experiences that have made you uniquely you!
The beautiful thing about thought is that it’s instantaneous. Thought is creation. We’re actively involved in the process of creation every instant when we accept responsibility for each and every thought. When I tell you that you’re handsome or beautiful and you believe me, you start thinking and acting handsomely or beautifully. When I tell you that you’re smart and you give sanction to my words and think to yourself “Yes, I am smart!”, you will start reading and learning and assimilating information because you know how smart and capable you are.
The key here is not to wait for me or anyone else on the planet to be responsible for building up your self-esteem and blessed life. Ideally, you will surround yourself with positive people who are more likely to build you up than belittle you. It’s your responsibility to create the ideal life for yourself by changing your thoughts about yourself and the world.
Even if you aren’t in the ideal situation where most of the people around you are speaking constructively, you CAN begin the habit today of speaking positively to yourself. This habit will transform your life!
Your life is blessed. I know that it may not always seem that way. I think that it’s because many of us tend to focus on what’s going wrong and ignore all the things around us that are going right.
Whenever you have a moment of doubt in God’s plan for us all, remember you are blessed because:
You have the gift of life. When there is life, there is always hope.
You woke up this morning to see the gift of sunlight. With the light of the new day, we are renewed and invigorated.
You will see the world get darker tonight and know that it’s time to rest. You are blessed with the gift of sleep and a place to do so.
You can lay your head on your pillow tonight and thank God for all of the wonderful things that you’re grateful for today: food, music, smiles received, people you visited, health, sunlight, water to drink, a warm bath or shower – the list could go on and on.
You can tell God tonight all of the fantastic plans that you have for tomorrow. You have the gift of forethought and you use it daily with positive expectancy about tomorrow and your future.
You have the ability to smile at other people today and watch them smile back. You bring the gifts of love, compassion and kindness to others.
You have the ability to feel good every single day. You know that giving makes you feel as good as receiving does and you know that you have the ability to share your many gifts with people on a daily basis. You have the ability to visit people who are lonely or sick or in prison. You have the gift of listening. You have the gift of compassion.
You have the gift of Hope. With each new day, you have great confidence in your ability to make the changes in your life that you are so passionate about bringing about.
You can take in the gift of God’s creation that is all around you – no matter where you live. Sun, stars, moon, trees, birds, rain – it’s all truly miraculous!
You are surrounded by many people who are eager and willing to help you with anything that you desire.
Your world is a kind place with assistance in all forms – people, money, programs, food, healthcare, housing and services – to give you whatever you need to create your ideal existence.
You know deep down inside that God exists and that He loves you very much and is looking out for you every day.
You know that the power, love, strength, compassion and courage are inside you already and you’re ready to share them with the world in new levels starting today.
You are connected to and have a strong relationship with God. It’s that connection that you seek each day in the silence of your mind and heart that gives you the strength to endure life’s trials.
You have the gift of today to utilize all of the potential that is inside of you just waiting to burst!
Never forget that you have God to thank for all of life’s blessings. When we’re focused on our blessings, we can become blind to any misfortune that may be a part of our lives.
