tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81124342024-03-12T23:42:42.841-04:00Thoughts Are ThingsWhat Are You Creating?Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.comBlogger587125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-77700162551780753832014-02-24T16:29:00.001-04:002014-02-24T16:37:32.609-04:00That One Fine Day<div dir="ltr">
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Surrounded by locked iron doors</div>
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Armed with multiple and simultaneous attacks</div>
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Sadness, anger, confusion, weakness and hopelessness</div>
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You are frustrated by that which you cannot change</div>
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Annoyed by what seems obvious to you</div>
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And is ignored by lots</div>
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You realize that you are better off just letting go</div>
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But you don't want to be one more of the many</div>
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So you question, you wonder, you doubt</div>
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But sentences are not enough</div>
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You seek something larger, deeper, fuller</div>
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A certainty beyond words</div>
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A calm bigger and stronger than the scariest sea</div>
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A joy that vanishes all sorrow</div>
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You fall and you rise and you wait and you search</div>
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That one day armed with peace, compassion, hope and glee</div>
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When you realize that letting go is far from giving up</div>
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But by releasing your grip you are allowing life to flow</div>
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That one and powerful turning point of a day</div>
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When you know that there are people worth our time</div>
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That you help more by loving</div>
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And you ease things by trusting</div>
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And you need not have control of what does not belong to you</div>
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That empowering and inner sunny day</div>
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When you sense all is dancing to a higher music </div>
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Of forces that yet remain unseen</div>
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When you feel as big as everything that exists</div>
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That day when you know every thought you emit</div>
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When you realize your responsibility in adding or subtracting</div>
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When you cannot blindly carry on without making a choice</div>
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Without taking a stand</div>
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That day when you know which side you want to speak for</div>
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Which kind of love you want to fight for</div>
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Which kind of life you want to live</div>
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Which kind of world you want to save</div>
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That day in which you know you will never be the same</div>
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That day you just know you won't be silent anymore</div>
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Because something big in you has grown tired of being dormant</div>
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Wake up and smell the army<br />
Let's make the Earth shine bright</div>
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No more wasting time.</div>
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Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-45851677712111567282013-04-09T10:00:00.001-04:002013-04-09T10:00:44.659-04:00Presence<div dir="ltr">When you hear the right words at the right time in the right tone, <div>The soothing recognition of an inner click </div><div>Of something that resounds within </div><div>Of that which you ignored but somehow know you always knew </div> <div><br></div><div>When you grasp that all you've lived has lead you to this moment, </div><div style>The ineffable perfection of a synchronistic blend</div><div style>Of something that feels right within</div><div style> Of that which your capacity for orchestration could not apparently direct</div><div><br></div><div>When you accept that needed messages come from unexpected sources,<br></div><div style>The impeccable arrangement of words so crystal clear</div> <div style>Of something that connects within</div><div style>Of that which others would not possibly know without them knowing you</div><div style><br></div><div style><div>When you notice a connection without a word and just by presence,</div> <div>The warming inspiration of truly open souls</div><div>Of something that is shared within</div><div>Of that which words would never be enough to say</div></div><div style><br></div><div style>When you see it all and soak the beauty in,</div> <div style>The aweing appreciation of art in grand expression</div><div style>Of something that wakes up within</div><div style>Of that which feels like a permanent extension of your deeper being</div><div style><br></div> <div style>When you feel that you are free of words that build dams of repression,</div><div style>The instant correction of a flawed perception</div><div style>Of something that's released within</div><div style>Of that which lifts the veil of ego identification and breaks false separation</div> <div style><br></div><div style>When you allow yourself to love all and un-judge and simply be,</div><div style>You are not only living, but letting yourself live.<br></div></div> Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-44707482746494133182012-12-20T01:29:00.001-04:002012-12-20T02:01:08.800-04:00I See Myself In YouOftentimes we are sidetracked by feelings of inadequacy, lack of self confidence, fear of the unknown, avoidance of hurt and a sense that we have not a clue of why we are really here and where we are going. We feel alone in the world, our pains make our hearts falter in the privacy of our solitude and we think we are disconnected, like somehow our trials are the gravest and it would take too many words to explain, so although there may be glimpses of connection, we doubt that anyone will really, truly understand. We bravely wear our smiles and make it through each day as we wish that someday we will know lasting happiness, however elusive it seems with the flow of continuous change and disappointment. In our self-centered preoccupation we fail to realize one thing: we are never alone. <br />
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No matter how legitimate our pain feels, how many times our trust is betrayed, or how many of our precious illusions are broken, every person you encounter also has their story. They too experience a constant back and forth of joy and sadness, accomplished goals and vanished dreams. They long for that day when everything will be alright, when someone will just finally get them, when they will not be weighed down by worry or frozen by fear, when they will say I love you at the right time and offer peace instead of harshness, for that period in their lives when everything will feel in order and love-filled carefreeness can finally permanently reign. We are simply too quick to assume that the display of courage showing their efforts to laugh and make it through the moment are evidence of how well they've got it together, how easy they have it or how they're somehow better off. But are they really? Or are they just trying harder to get there?<br />
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Next time you think about someone, make eye contact, have a conversation or can help another with a favor, remember that we are more alike than we realize and each person you encounter is a mirror of what you are going through right now. As you become more compassionate and patient with your own growth, you will be able to see this more clearly and bring down your walls. Be kind with your process though, so that you may extend a loving hand. <br />
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Let us become more aware of our similarity, as we gradually replace alienation with inclusiveness, judgment with acceptance, doubt with belief, and fear with love. <br />
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Namasté. Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-13345771985209370852012-09-24T23:55:00.001-04:002012-09-24T23:55:05.127-04:00BuoyantWhen you feel everything is going to be perfectly perfect, even when it all appears messy... <div>When you just want to smile your heart away and float among clouds and birds and sway with the breeze and the trees... </div> <div>When you breathe in so deeply you become as light as a feather... </div><div>When you know you know, even though you don't know what it is you know... </div><div>When you release the grip of others' thoughts and value your own truth, which also upholds theirs...</div> <div>When you see beyond chaos and anger and fear and instead offer the hand of compassion...</div><div>When you see through the lies and the ignorance and dwell in a place of forgiveness...</div><div>When you cease the need to control and start getting involved and solve so much more...</div> <div>When peace is the state you return to and love is your only reality...</div><div><br></div><div>Give thanks and know that we are One. </div> Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-70526402455707787702012-02-20T04:01:00.001-04:002012-02-20T17:50:38.960-04:00An Inner Place<div>
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In the midst of distraction, outward noise and competing attention grabbers, a part of yourself remains untouched. It is that space in which you become the observer, the fascinated spectator of all that whirls and dances about you. Things coming together, bubbles burst by confusion, tearful parting and joyful reuniting all mingled with the to and fro of cold and heat, of night and day, of stillness and motion. Yet no matter how troubled the outer puzzle seems to be, or how profound expressed smiles brightly glisten, at your core there is only peace, there is disconnected connection, there is a unity with all of that which touches you but does not get to you. It is there where you find the ability to retreat, to put on pause that which so wraps you into thinking that all of that is truly life. </div>
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In that unspoken nonphysical location, you are free from the chains of routine, unmasked from the theater of social, completely unarmed and incapable of being harmed. It is in that personal place where you admit things you had firmly turned your back on, where you stare with wonder and innocent curiosity at new and marvelous opportunity, where you unroll your canvas and paint a new life, a new earth, a new you- but all the time drawing from a deeper realer you.</div>
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When you are there, no one can see you, yet you are a front row witness of it all- the birthing of stars, the sparks of insights, the igniting of flames, the release of the no longer needed. It is there where you say goodbye to previous ways of seeing. It is there where you decide you will soak it all in like a beginner. It is there where you are everything you are meant to be and more. It is from there that you draw your renewed strength. It is from there that you regain your misplaced courage. It is from there that you recover the sense of your true essence. And that makes you think, and that makes you feel, and that makes you know that you do not believe the show that has been veiling you. Your posture realigns as a current ascends through your spine and an all seeing trust permeates your every cell. </div>
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There are particular times in life when you have so much to say, but it's either not the right time or not the right circumstance. Maybe these are the very reasons why you shouldn't speak, or might they be the excuses for you to hide and play it safe? When you really want to go through with something, the lines may somewhat blur. Vision clearing may require diligent effort.</div>
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No matter how it looks on the outside, there is one place where we should be allowed to open the curtains and let the sun shine or the rain splatter freely in our sight. Inside our own private mental chambers, we should be able to place it all on the table, look at it and play with it- make choices, dream dreams, and feel everything this leads to.</div>
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Maybe we will not know what to do with all of it right away, but one thing's for certain, self-deception will only drive us further from our truth, and from any chance of getting closer to fulfillment. Only when we get in touch with what it is that pulls us forward, can we decide whether we'll meet with this and let us get there.</div>Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-70244463491566970172011-11-04T23:46:00.001-04:002012-02-20T04:18:08.864-04:00Make It Mean It, Make It Worth It<div style="text-align: justify;">
There is usually a very good reason behind an ocurrence. We might not be able to decipher it at the very moment of the experience, but sooner or later, as we are walking down the path, something clicks and we begin to see beyond appearance. The puzzle pieces fall seamlessly into place without much effort. We no longer notice separate stars but one big dipper. Until that aha moment occurs though, it's all just a bunch of disconnected dots.</div>
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Whether or not we understand why something has happened, there is no reason for any experience to be useless. During friendly times or trying hardship, smooth sailing or steep rock climbing, each moment includes, at minimum, an example, a lesson, something we can learn. Those which are hard to grasp and swallow are usually the most important. Let's face it, anyone can conquer a winning title if the road is obstacle free. It is through those apparent falls and failures that our mental muscles are strengthened and we are given the opportunity to make a masterpiece out of the scattered broken pieces. </div>
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It has taken geniuses years of attempts to perfect a discipline and make a worthwhile contribution. But if someone like Thomas Edison would have given up because they simply did not understand why they did not get it right the first time, they wouldn't have discovered the key piece of information that allows your screen to be lit up right now.</div>
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Every action begins with a thought. Whether it is a scientific innovation, the planting of a tree or the creation of a film, the original seed is born inside somebody's mind before it is three-dimensionally manifested. The content of our mental stream determines what we end up doing with our reality. We can see it in our preferences. For instance, those who like sports will seek sports related activities, musicians will create and share music, surfers will follow great waves and so forth. We can see it in our career goals, which lead us from one step to the next in our endeavors. We can see it in our romantic interests and how we carry ourselves depending on how we perceive each other to be and feel about relationships.</div>
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We are not always conscious of what goes on with our thoughts. Many times we end up saying things we did not mean to or end up sabotaging our own efforts. This might be the case with those who wish to live in abundance yet resent those which flow in a river of money, instead of choosing to identify with the positive aspects of the affluent, their security and success. On one hand, apparent efforts are made to escalate on the financial ladder, yet on the other hand, the same person sets strong limits by focusing on lack, envy or criticism. Would it not be smarter to learn from those who have reached your desired goal instead? Maybe that time spent thinking goal destroying statements could be better used to network, achieve and appreciate.</div>
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Today I experienced a conflict between people in a group I frequently see. Within my personal calmness in the midst of the heat, I observed expressed indignation and thought about how much easier this situation would be if both parties would pause, step aside and see how the other is affected. If the ego would have been shushed and selfish positioning would have been exchanged, if only for a minute, with selfless reflection, I would not be writing this. The truth is most of us go into defense mode when we feel we are being attacked or threatened. It is healthy to have such protection mechanisms active and doing their job, as long as a healthy balance is included. When it comes to interpersonal matters, defense which quickly becomes offense often ceases to serve its purpose.</div>
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There is a saying in Spanish that goes "<i>cada cabeza es un mundo</i>", which literally translated is "every head is a world". It means that every person has their own ideas, opinions and views which are likely to vary from others'; that your thoughts are not necessarily someone else's. Even though we may share similar backgrounds, concepts or preferences, our outlook and approach may come from different angles, hence why a little something called empathy comes in handy in times of disagreements.</div>
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caught up in the whirlwind of worldwide events. Our planet seems smaller every
day and what happens to fellow human beings in faraway countries affects us
even more than it would have years ago, as sharing becomes instantaneous. There
are people reporting live from catastrophes, triumphs and the mundane through
various media in an endless stream of sharing. Efforts to raise awareness or
gather help for groups in need have also been accelerated. Friendships are
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reason that it is not only a good idea to take good care of yourself, but it is
necessary since we can only give from what we already have. So help yourself,
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What was dull became golden, what was opaque now shined and sparkled.<br /><br />Every single moment we are directing our attention to our selected place of focus and sculpting our reality. Whatever we bring into our awareness manifests in our lives, sooner or later. Point of view shifts not only how we view things, but how they actually play out.<br /><br />Let's make a conscious effort to have our thoughts, our reality shapers, work as our allies. Let's exercise our right to freedom of thought by being smart about the things we think about, by realizing we are responsible for the lives we create.<br /><br />May your thoughts contribute to your blessings.<br /><br /><br />--<br />Chelle</div>Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-77148981048840234282010-09-21T11:38:00.003-04:002010-09-22T01:25:08.533-04:00Appreciating Who You Really Are<div> </div> <div>I recently read a post in which someone stated, "I'd rather die than be someone else."</div> <div> </div> <div>I thought it was genius. Not because of death (although the only thing that shuts down is the body, and we go on living, on and on and on.) But because of LIFE.</div> <div> </div> <div>What is the purpose of life? Why are we here? To be who you are, and no other. That's why my thought reaction was that to be someone you're not would result in a wasted life. </div> <div> </div> <div>Come on, you get a whole lifetime to be you, to discover and remember and polish what needs a little push and shine away. Why on Earth would you shove this down the gutter and take on someone else's role? There is already someone else for that role in existence! But only you can fulfill being you.</div> <div> </div> <div>In the Baghavad Gita there's a part that says it is better to be not so good at doing your duty than excel at doing someone else's. Of couse, in other words, but you get the point. Think about it.</div> <div> </div> <div>What drives you? What is important in your eyes? What do you think you're here to do? How can you add to life and the world? What are you good at?</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Start listening to your truth. And flow with it.</strong></div> <div> </div> <div>On another note, I am ultra grateful for remembering all of this once again, and for sharing with people who are guided by their need to be who they really are.</div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you for your inspiration.</div> <div> </div> <div>I look forward to sharing some more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Mucho love.<br clear="all"><br />-- <br />Chelle</div> <div><a href="http://michers.blogspot.com">michers.blogspot.com</a></div>Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-55947765928430408622010-08-07T08:58:00.002-04:002010-08-07T09:03:16.422-04:00¿Cuál es el objetivo del Mantra Yoga Meditación? ¿Para qué una persona medita?El propósito principal del <a href="http://michers.blogspot.com/2005/06/benefits-of-mantra-yoga-meditation.html">Mantra Yoga Meditación</a> (MYM) es lograr un desarrollo espiritual.<br /><br />La personalidad del Hombre se compone de Cuerpo, Mente y Alma.<br /><br />Es muy importante aprender a integrar estos tres aspectos de la personalidad: El Alma es la realidad. Cuando el cuerpo físico y la mente se desintoxican, se disciplinan y se purifican, el Alma manifiesta todo su poder en forma consciente, llevando al ser humano a la sabiduría.<br /><br />Cuando se inicia este proceso, poco a poco se logra más paz, tranquilidad y estabilidad personal. Entonces la concentracion se desarrolla, la fuerza de voluntad aumenta, haciendo al Hombre mas seguro de sí mismo.<br /><br />Las frustraciones y los complejos, así como el estrés acumulado, se disuelven en forma natural organizándose la vida del individuo.<br /><br />El magnetismo personal crece, mientras la creatividad se desarrolla produciendo seres estables, maduros y capaces. Se comprende entonces que la felicidad está dentro de uno. Esta es la única forma de llegar a la iluminación o Sabiduría Espiritual. Los Centros Culturales Yoga Devanand tienen como finalidad proveerte de esas herramientas milenarias pero modernas a la vez para que puedas expandir todo ese potencial latente en espera de ser despertado.<br /><br />Acércate al Centro Cultural Yoga Devanand y comienza tu entrenamiento ya.<br /><br />-<a href="http://michers.blogspot.com/2008/05/el-maestro-devanand.html">Swami Guru Devanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj </a>Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-34996963467885051112010-07-22T11:06:00.004-04:002010-07-22T17:03:50.822-04:00Do Not Hesitate to Show LoveEvery single thing we do, say, or think affects more than we can consciously grasp. Think chain reaction.<br /><br />Actions make a visible difference which you can observe, words not so much since it's up to another's interpretation and later use of the accepted message, and thoughts, well that's a tricky one. But if you think your thoughts happen only in your head, guess again.<br /><br />Last night I was told of someone who said, "You couldn't imagine how looking at that bag felt."<br /><br />This person did not have any knowledge of the contents in the bag, just the sensation produced by whatever was in it.<br /><br />We all have hunches every now and then. You look at someone you've never met and you can sometimes tell whether you would get along or if something doesn't click. You've been to places where you know that walking through a certain area illogically just doesn't feel right and you choose to go another way that unexplainably feels safe. You've been faced with decision making moments when your gut clearly persuades you to elect one or the other choice.<br /><br />Just as you can sometimes pick up signals from the outside, the same happens with your thoughts. You are constantly sending waves out there that are travelling unseen distances and creating ripples and unknown effects. They can be about fear, doubt, anger, despair... or they can be about compassion, connection, joy, faith, and love.<br /><br />Whenever you have an opportunity to think something good, to say it, or show it, flow with it. If one little thing you think, say, or do affects the entire universe, then I hope we will all make an effort to pull our best from in here and put it out there.<br /><br />Whenever you have a chance to love, do not hesitate to show it.Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-16799565462015766212010-06-16T13:03:00.003-04:002010-06-16T13:16:48.653-04:00Give Yourself Some Credit<div align="justify">Every single day we meet challenges in our lives. We are constantly bombarded by situations in which we don't quickly see a way out. Most of us carry around old fears that hold us back. And we've become experts at remembering our failures and pointing out our own flaws. What happens is that a lot of the time we discourage ourselves before we even attempt to hop on the solution train of thought.<br /><br />You're right, you know. Yes, you have failed. Yes, you have flaws. Yes, you've gotten it wrong before. Yes, you will eventually make a mistake now and again. But, is that the whole truth? Is that the only thing you've done? Have you only failed?<br /><br />If your answer is yes, think again. Just the fact that you were born is something you've achieved. And you have gotten this far <em>somehow</em>. It would be impossible if you had not gotten many things right. It doesn't matter how hard your life may have been or how simple your accomplishments may seem. You are alive, you are here. You have succeeded in a string of events that have led to this moment. Though sometimes we choose to focus only on a handful of so called meaningful experiences that we think define our life, and who we are. But are we being fair?<br /><br />Is there only night, or is there also day? Is there only winter, or is there also spring? Is there only despair, or is there also hope? Is there only darkness, or is there also light?<br /><br />It is important to be modest, but it's also crucial to be honest. Realize that just because things don't turn out exactly the way we would have wanted doesn't make anything a failure. The unexpected is filled with opportunity. And learning the lessons from your mistakes automatically makes you a winner. Openly and shamelessly observe the other side.<br /><br />Go ahead and admit to yourself some (or many) of the things you have accomplished. It can be anything, from something as simple as brushing your teeth to driving a car to making a bold move and changing your career.<br /><br />Begin to realize that there are also many things that you have done right, and keep a list on the refrigerator or as your computer desktop background, if necessary. Remind yourself that you are also good at things.<br /><br />I say, give yourself some credit. And do it a lot!<br /><br /><br />--<br />Chelle<br /><a href="http://michers.blogspot.com/">michers.blogspot.com</a></div>Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-74308223678540592532010-05-17T17:15:00.001-04:002010-05-17T17:15:30.442-04:00Full of That Idea<table style="MARGIN-TOP: 5px" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="sqtdq" colspan="2"><font class="sqq" size="2">"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success, that is way great spiritual giants are produced."</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <div><font size="2"></font> </div> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: right"><font size="2">-Swami Vivekananda</font></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br>-- <br>Chelle<br><a href="http://michers.blogspot.com">michers.blogspot.com</a><br> Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-89917559296360869292010-05-11T11:34:00.005-04:002010-05-11T17:54:51.822-04:00Ever Flowing LifeWhen something happens to you, catapulting or catastrophic, life doesn't stop.<br /><br />When you need to withdraw and center and relax, life doesn't stop.<br /><br />When you need to move and solve and tackle and evolve, life doesn't stop.<br /><br />When you close your eyes to rest and cells repair and mind's refreshed, life doesn't stop.<br /><br /><br />When something changes for you, elevating or heart crushing, life doesn't stop.<br /><br />When you need to cry or laugh or share or want a hug, life doesn't stop.<br /><br />When you need to end and release and sit down and reflect, life doesn't stop.<br /><br />When you open your eyes to appreciate and love and realize life's grandeur, life doesn't stop.<br /><br /><br />In greatness and in difficulty, life is ever flowing.<br /><br />And I appreciate it!<br /><br /><br />--<br />Chelle<br /><a href="http://michers.blogspot.com/">michers.blogspot.com</a><br />thoughts are thingsChellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-64325303319484777152010-05-04T10:10:00.001-04:002010-05-04T10:10:50.466-04:00The Who<div>Who gives me the gifts I receive, the talents I share, and the reason to be?</div> <div> </div> <div>Who allows this body to breathe, this brain to command, this mind to be free?</div> <div> </div> <div>Who creates my world and my home, my space and all that's in between?</div> <div> </div> <div>Who allows and constructs and destroys and renews and glues to release?</div> <div> </div> <div>Who is in all but in none, immersed and untouched, all visible yet remains unseen?</div> <div> </div> <div>This Who is my beginning and my journey and my end. And I am His.</div> <div><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Chelle<br><a href="http://michers.blogspot.com">michers.blogspot.com</a><br></div> Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8112434.post-14234830296135001902010-04-28T04:10:00.002-04:002010-04-28T04:12:55.944-04:00The Right ThingChoosing the right thing to do is not often the most attractive choice. Sometimes it is not what you want, sometimes it is far more difficult than just sitting back, and sometimes you would just prefer to enjoy the ride...<br /><br />One thing's for sure though: it is always more rewarding.<br /><br /><br />May we continue making the world a better place by making better choices.<br /><br />Much love.<br /><br />--<br />Chelle<br /><a href="http://michers.blogspot.com/">michers.blogspot.com</a>Chellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09054496309740264698noreply@blogger.com1