Compelling Reasons to “Stop
Singing the Blues” Part 2
"You are today where your thoughts have brought you;
you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you."
"The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose." *-- William Cowper "How soon not now, becomes never." *-- Martin Luther --- 6. Cultivate your strengths When you work to develop your inner strengths, you:
7. Let go of the past The benefits of letting go of the past are enormous. Psychological research is finding that being a forgiving person is essential to happiness. Even when someone wrongs you, feeling anger or hatred only causes your life to descend into misery and resentment. You are the one who suffers, not the person with whom you're angry. Forgiving, on the other hand, can lift the burden. When Buddha and Jesus and other great spiritual figures taught us to forgive those who sin against us, they weren't just pronouncing holy philosophy, rather, they were giving practical down-to-earth life advice. There is no question that you will be more satisfied with your life and will be less likely to experience symptoms of psychological distress, such as nervousness, restlessness and sadness if you let go of past traumas and disappointments. Researchers now believe that letting go of grudges may fortify the heart and the immune system. "When you're stuck in a grudge, you're isolated in your own suffering," says Fred Luskin, Ph.D., author of Forgive for Good and director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project. "The long-term damage to the cardiovascular system from bitterness and resentment is clearly established." 8. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is
thank you, it will be enough.”
When you express gratitude and appreciation for everything in your life, you:
As you continue creating a positive outlook on life, you will realize the importance of making a difference by giving back to your community. Giving back in terms of donations, volunteering, contributing, mentoring or just listening to a friend will make a huge difference in your life. The benefits of giving back to society cannot be measured. When you give back by serving others you will feel a rewarding sense of fulfillment in return. The satisfaction you get from helping others will enhance your mental attitude and you will enjoy greater prosperity. 10. Take great care of yourself' You are the greatest miracle and the most unique individual ever created. When you take care of yourself, you:
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