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Strength of The Small: Finding Joy

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“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” ― Mother Teresa

What are some of those small things, you ask:

» Children (Psalm 127:3).
Good things definitely come in small packages and aren’t those little ones full of surprises? They teach us new things every day.

From the moment my Son started asking about his deceased aunt, (my sister); I realized he was ready to learn about the circle of life. My children never go to sleep without praying. Sometimes, however, my son will, “Mommy, pray for us tonight because we are too tired. We will listen and say Amen after you.” His sister will quietly nod, “um-hmm.” Here’s the part of his prayer that always melts my heart, “… we pray for people we know and for those we do not know.” As I listen to him pray, I think of 1 Samuel 1:26-26.

"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."
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» Relationships.
Togetherness is a powerful word. It represents love, unity, acceptance and much more. If you are fortunate to belong to a group of amazing people, sometimes, that alone suffices.

For all the things that go wrong in life, we have to remember that we are surrounded by good people who are willing to stand by us. I am particularly thankful to the friends I do not see as often in person, but wish I did.

» Walk – Meditate.
Take walks, admire and become one with Nature.
We obsess over the bigger picture that we completely forget about the wonders around us. We can only see such beauties by living the moment.

» Gardening.
Every gardener knows the joys that come from this activity. It sure requires time and patience to achieve ones goal. Not only does it allow us to get some time for ourselves; we also get creative (and eventually see results such as thriving plants). Gardening is a powerful stress reliever and we exercise in the process (yes, it can be quite a workout with all the digging, pulling, spreading).

» Remembrance (Philippians 1:3).
The power of positive remembrance is healing. Remembering positive experiences has the power to resuscitate feelings of gratitude and contentment as well as restoring inner peace and spiritual connection (Revelation 2:4-5).

» Love (1 Corinthians 13:4–8).
As Maya Angelou beautifully said, “People may forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Be loving and kind to every living thing as we are all part of the Universe. Love can only grow love, not the other way around. When we unabashedly show love to others, it inevitably opens doors to bigger and better things.

» Gratitude.
Start your day with gratitude. Be thankful for a new morning and for what you have.

» Be True to Yourself.
Embrace who you are and the body you are in. Don’t let society define you. Believe in yourself. Be Happy.

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I AM Worthy

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Life is unpredictable enough. Why do we allow ourselves to complain relentlessly about the things we can’t have and the obstacles in our lives. Whining too much and planting seeds of self-pity wherever we go undermines our ability to succeed and is unhealthy (which does quite the opposite of what we want to achieve). In the long run, it blinds us from seeing all the beauty in the World, which is Life itself.

Sometimes, one just has to sit back and enjoy the simple things in life (like the Roses in our backyards). Why not start by recognizing that we are stronger than we believe ourselves to be? That a rumor doesn’t mean anything until we make it true? That as long as we are alive and willing, we are able to accomplish whatever we put our hearts and minds into?

I love everything educational, inspirational and motivational. I have displayed a few scriptures and quotes around my house to remind and guide me on my life choices.

“Everyday, think as you wake up,
Today I am fortunate to be alive,
I have a precious human life; I am not going to waste it.
I am going to use all my energies to develop myself,
To expand my heart out to others,
To achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
I am going to have kind thoughts towards others,
I am not going to get angry or think badly about others.
I am going to benefit others as much as I can.” – Dalai Lama XIV

"I am worthy of the very best in life, and I now lovingly allow myself to accept it." - Louise Hay Original photo credit: Harold Lloyd ...
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Original photo credit: Harold Lloyd.

We are worthy of our Creator’s love. We do not need someone to make us feel special – we are special (with or without someone whispering sweet nothings in our ear). We have value. We are good enough. We have worth and we must believe it. We should recognize our mistakes and be accountable for our choices. We must learn to let go when holding on is no longer an option. We must turn our self-pity, self-judgmental and self-doubt into self-love. We are stronger than what we know. We are much more than our words.

» I am a conscious being in a constant state of gratitude.
» I am part of the Universe.
» I am a Child of God.
» I am not alone.
» I AM Worthy.

“If we could spend time counting our blessings, one by one, rather than obsessing on our obstacles, we would realize how blessed we are, truly.” — Joan Ambu

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Be Inspired – Don’t Envy

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Far back as I can remember, Mankind used to see the World through clear lenses; Nowadays, not so much. While some people have found a way to maintain composure and grace; others have evolved into self-centered/self-absorbed beings, freeing their ego to cause chaos on its path, pressuring their brains to think the unthinkable and allowing their mouths to speak the unforgettable.

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)

Jealousy made a comeback and seems to be one of the most cherishable words on the street. I am talking about the Jealousy that can’t stop comparing and think it’s on top of the World. While people are dying of famine and gunshots; others give praises to jealousy! Seriously?

Jealousy is all about the self-esteem of the thinker. If you believe to be a good person, to look good and have a good life, why should you care about what others think of you? If you don’t know for sure that someone envies you; why even say it? Unless it’s the other way around.

Inspire Others (Image Source: Inspire-others.com).
Inspire Others (Image Source: Inspire-others.com).

REASONS NOT TO ENVY:

» Philippians 4:13
» God loves us the same (John 3:16)
» We are all Unique and no one compares to us. No one.
» We cannot envy someone we do not know unless we’ve walked in their shoes and enjoyed it.

The mind is a strange tool. Unless we ask from the source, we most definitely will never know the truth; only ‘the truth’ we create in our own mind based on some assumptions. When people talk about us, it’s not always in a negative way. They may be complimenting us to someone else. Have we ever thought about that? Or are we so bitter that we ceased to see beauty in the World?

Be inspired by people to be more productive and become a part of a solution rather than a problem.

“If you must; judge not Men by rumors, but by their repeated actions.” — Joan Ambu

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Parting In Love

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Nothing is as hard as letting go. Remember your past relationships? Whether they were stagnant, unhealthy or abusive; letting go seemed impossible and painful. The fear of the unknown often discourages people to let go, even when they know that they are unhappy or worst, that there is nothing to hold on to.

Before I befriend someone, I must meet their heart, too. I don’t care much about the mind because the mind, as we all know is a strange element. The heart on the other side is not dark by nature; we train it to be. People will always come and go, but memories will live on.

"If we do meet again, we'll smile indeed; If not, 'tis true this parting was well made." - William Shakespeare
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Prior to letting go of a relation that no longer serves me, I pray for enlightenment and I let the person know about my decision. I thank him/her for having been part of my life, for all the good memories and wish him/her well before my last goodbye. Going this route reduces misunderstandings and prevents hearsay. Parting is never easy; but letting go of a relation that no longer serves you is the right thing to do. The extra weight of an unhealthy relation is damaging. Once you let go of such a weight you can then move on and no longer have the burden to worry about that person. Expressing truth with love is liberating. It’s like inhaling a deep breath of fresh air.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)

You only have one life to live and you cannot reset time. Choose your relationships wisely. Be a good example to yourself and embrace life to the fullest.

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