You have probably learned (just from the way most of us in this generation were raised) that worthy people are humble people. You might think that it’s okay to think that you are not capable or not worthy. This can be problematic. It is vital that you have a true sense of worth. You must first believe that you are worthy of happiness, love, and any number of material possessions. Spiritual and material bliss are not reserved for royalty or famous celebrities. You are as capable and worthy as anyone else, and reminding yourself of that fact every day should become as ordinary as brushing your teeth.
Remind yourself that if you are here, reading these pages, it is because, in one way or another, you know there is a better you waiting to be released, and many, many more blessings waiting to be realized. Release these blessings. Let go of them, and let them take root and help make your life a better one.
Make a habit of reminding yourself of the following facts as often as possible. Every morning as you are getting ready for the day or right before sleeping, remember this:
1. Let Go: It is arguably the hardest and, yet, most important thing to do. You may think that visualization, meditation, or changing old habits is hard, but the hardest part is detaching yourself from the end result, without worry, while never forgetting what the end goals are. Let go of the past. Let go of the future. Remain active and always in the present. This will also help you develop patience.
2. Be Honest With Yourself: It is human nature to doubt and err. You are here to gain knowledge, and ultimately find joy. It is expected that you take at least one (and probably many) missteps in any learning process. Missteps are the lessons you must experience in order to gain something for a greater good, even if you do not understand just yet. All those “mistakes” happen because they need to happen. Take a moment to look at the situation from another perspective (if the problem seems too great, ask for help). Try to find meaning for what happens, and learn and/or teach the lesson to yourself and others.
3. Do not Become a Martyr: You do not need to live a life of limitations in order to live a happier, more peaceful existence. I cannot stress this enough. Your life does not have to be a constant struggle in order to make you worthy of a reward. There is no need to self-deprecate or go through life thinking that you must “pay your dues”. Sometimes you may experience hardships or realize that sacrifice and hard work is required in order to achieve a particular goal. For the most part, however, the process of enriching your life, learning, realizing your dreams, and ultimately finding happiness should be an enjoyable one.
4. Turn Your Biggest Problem Over to Your Creator: When the process or the circumstance seems too great to bear, trust that there is a stronger, higher power that will help you. Your creator is in all things and Its power is unlimited. Trust the energy that created you for it also created the problem front of you, and it will help you overcome the problem. You are a student looking for advice from a devoted and trusted teacher. Remind yourself that your creator blessed you with unlimited power—power that is capable of overcoming the biggest and mightiest of tasks. Anything is possible.
5. Be At Peace: Peace occurs when there is harmony in all the aspects of your life, including your relationship with others and the world around you. When you push away all mental stress and anxiety and your highest self is in control of your life, you are at peace. Find that center of balance and harmony every day, and you will rid yourself of sentiments of worthlessness and incompetence. Remind yourself every morning that you are capable of staying focused, of having discipline, and of choosing the way you react to news, comments, or your own negative thoughts.
When you are at peace, you can develop your convictions and practice your values without worry of what others think. There will be no need to defend your positions because they are in harmony with and respectful of yourself and others, even if those others do not agree with them.
Jovanka Ciares is a life coach, motivational speaker and author who teaches women the attitudes, behaviors and skills that they need in order to reach their fullest potential by using the unlimited power that lies within each of them. She participates in conferences and conferences all over the United States and Latin America. She’s the author of “Don’t Blame Eve” and offers tons of free advice on her website at www.selfimprovementwoman.com.
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