Joy is good stuff!

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Mike

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One little joy
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A life of happiness and fulfillment is built piece by piece,
one little joy at a time. The moment you’re in is the
perfect opportunity to add a little joy to life.

Even when there’s something big that’s getting you down, you
can find something small to lift you up. Just one little joy
can change your outlook in a big way.

There is a lot of goodness in life, and it’s always good to
be reminded of that. You deserve a little joy right now, so
go ahead and give it to yourself.

While you’re at it, give some joy to those around you. Even
a simple, sincere smile can make a difference, so make
wherever you are a more joyful place.

Decide that you’ll find some little way to be joyful, and
you can feel the positive energy flowing in you. Everything
you do will be enhanced and improved when you do it from a
perspective of joy.

Add a little joy to life, right now and every chance you
get. Those little joys will quickly add up to a life that’s
truly magnificent.

Ralph Marston

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Experience joy just once – and keep the momentum rolling.

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Mike

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Authentic goodness
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Give power to the goodness in your life by giving your
gratitude, your attention and your efforts to it. Distance
yourself from the negativity that comes your way by letting
go of your attachment to it as quickly as you can.

Though there will always be negative influences in your
life, you don’t have to let them negatively influence your
thoughts. Give the energy of your thoughts and attention to
those good influences that move you forward.

Spend your time focusing on whatever lifts you up, and you
won’t waste your days hiding from what brings you down.
Generously and genuinely give joy, and you’ll keep much of
the sadness away.

Remind yourself often of how good life can be. Then live in
a way that gives authentic goodness more prominence in your
life from moment to moment.

Consider all the abundance that flows through your world
each day. Commit yourself, again and again, to transforming
that abundance into meaningful, positive value.

Right now, within your reach, there is real, authentic,
fulfilling goodness to be lived. Do yourself and your whole
world a big favor, and make that goodness a big part of your
life.

Ralph Marston

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Surprise yourself

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Mike

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Surprise yourself
+++++++++++++++++++

Some of the most interesting and valuable experiences are the
ones you don’t expect. Surprises can bring into your life
good things you never knew were there.

It’s comfortable to stick with the same old routine, but
comfort is overrated. Choose to regularly jump out of that
routine, and get yourself in situations where you can be
surprised.

Learn to look forward to the difficult, the unusual and the
unknown. When you’re not sure what you’ll find, you’re more
likely to find something that will bring new richness to
your life.

You are superbly able to be curious, innovative and
adaptable, so make use of those powerful abilities. Step out
of the comfortable box that houses everything you already
know, and enjoy exploring unfamiliar territory.

If you were a typical child, you loved surprises. Make it a
point to get some of that magic back.

Go where you can surprise yourself. And experience firsthand
just how fascinating and rich your life can be.

Ralph Marston

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Worry is a waste

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Mike

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Worry is a waste
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Worry is a waste. Find something better to do.

Worry achieves nothing, and it eats up your precious time.
Let go of the worry, and use the time to create some real,
meaningful value in your world.

Instead of worrying that the worst things will happen, work
to make sure the best things happen. Instead of worrying
about whether someone will give you a break, work to put
yourself in a position where you don’t need a break.

It’s smart to act on your concerns, but foolish to simply
worry about them. The best way out of worry is action, so
find something positive you can do instead of letting the
worry build.

You have the wonderful ability to act and to make a
difference. As such, it makes absolutely no sense to worry.

The next time you feel worry, stop it immediately and start
taking action. Whatever may or may not happen, you can turn
it into something great.

Ralph Marston

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