Happiness U

Have you ever thought about what it really means when someone says they are committed to you (or to your project, your goals, your vision, etc.)? You may think someone is committed to you, but in reality, they are actually committed to what is most important to them. As human beings, we all make decisions based on what we feel is to our greatest advantage. Even if someone says they are committed to you, they are actually only committed because it fulfills what is most important to them.

You will never be given a challenge or crisis that you can’t handle, though while you are in the midst of it, it can feel overwhelming. Trust that there is a divine order in play, and a purpose for everything that is happening in your life.During such times, remember that your challenges always have a purpose. They help you grow, assist you in finding your hidden power, and eventually reveal valuable gifts for you and the world around you to which you are currently blind.

If you are missing a loved one or a beloved pet who is no longer on this plane of existence, remember this: Each of us is far more than just our physical body, and because our spirits and souls are infinite and timeless in nature, the essence of who we are is able to interweave among and permeate all dimensions. Therefore, when you think of your loved ones who are gone, know that they too are “thinking” of you. When you see something or someone who reminds you of them, recognize it as a symbol that they are clearly showing themselves in this special form—and it's just for you.

After all, we don’t listen to a song just to get to the end; we listen for the experience of the emotions it evokes as we sing along. We don’t read a book just to get to the end; we immerse ourselves so we can get “lost” in the story. We don’t fantasize about coming home again when we start out on a trip; we go on a trip to create memories and have new and joyful experiences. Life is no different. Your journey defines it.

You emanate a ripple effect that goes out to everyone you know, and even to those you don’t know. It emanates outwards to the very edges of our universe. Inevitably, it touches many lives along the way. Fully acknowledge that you make an impact just by being alive. The moment you do, your consciousness expands, your energy shifts, and your drive to fulfill your personal goals automatically increases, leading you towards success.

People will treat you exactly the same way you unconsciously treat yourself. The manners of others always mirror the manners you show to yourself. Whenever someone doesn’t appreciate the value of your time and it bothers you, ask yourself this: In what ways do you fail to appreciate the value of your own time? When you feel slighted by a cutting remark, ask yourself in what way you have been cutting yourself down. Here is a powerful way to take control of your daily experiences: be consciously aware of the beliefs and feelings you have about yourself and then monitor them as people reflect them. As you begin to treat yourself better, this can transform your experience of how others treat you.

If you really want to do something, you will go out and do it. No one will have to motivate you. You will be relentless in the pursuit of a yearning desire in your heart; you will be willing to go through hell to get there. Stop judging yourself for not being more or doing more. If you want to do more, find reasons that will make you get up and do it rather than reasons to beat yourself up for not doing it.We always have the time, money, energy, and resources to do the things we truly want to do.

When you are contemplating a hardship in your life, instead of wondering why it is happening to you, change your focus to how you can best handle the hardship and where you want to be when it is over. Seeing only the hardship keeps you stuck in a running monologue: "This is so bad…so stressful. Why is my life like this?" That’s when you can shift your focus. Look for ways to handle the situation better. Creative solutions and opportunities to move in a different direction will come forth. The key is to find ways to move towards your vision instead of dredging up reasons for why you have to suffer.

The Law of Relativity states “nothing is good or bad, big or small, until you relate it to something else.” If you have negative feelings about something, it’s because you are comparing it to something unrealistic. The universal Law of Relativity has many applications. For example, you can apply it when you don’t feel good about your physical appearance. We tend to beat ourselves up for how we look because we have unrealistic expectations that were seeded from what we have seen for years in the media and magazines as to what beauty is. Anytime you have negative feelings about your body shape, weight, age, or a specific body part, it’s because you are comparing yourself to what you think you should look like.

Have you noticed that when you are busy and have a deadline, you get more done in less time than when you don’t have a deadline? The more focused you are and the longer you can maintain it, the more productive you are and the faster your accomplishments accumulate. Conversely, the more time you spend on low-priority actions, worry, doubt, and fear, the less you get done. If you are feeling unproductive, look at what you are doing and delegate and/or refocus. Do things that inspire you to fulfill your vision, and you won’t have time for the self-doubt and distractions that block them.