Tuesday, June 2, 2015

You Open The Door... And It's You

By Evan Sanders


One night right before I was going to bed, I heard a knock.

Hi? Who is there?

"It's you?"

What?

"It's you... answer the door it's cold out here."

What is this some sort of joke?!

"Answer the damn door. "

::door opens::

"Whatsup dude? Long time no see. I admire the place! Tiny but I'm keen on it. "

Make yourself comfortable.

"Look I really don't have much time here because I should run but I would like to talk to you very fast. Well, to be truthful, I just wanted to suddenly show up and surprise you. You know, start a fun relationship here? "

Who...who are you?

"I'm you... I thought I told you this already. "

This can't be real. This really can't be real.

"It is my old friend. It is. I'm you."

...

"Alright I'll explain. I'm you behind all the fears, procrastination, and doubts. I am you...just the better version of you...the one that runs faster than you now on the treadmill, lifts harder, focuses more, and reads more than the...you...right now. I mean basically I am absolutely outstanding. I am the you...you've always deeply wanted to be. "

So you mean to tell me...you are me...but like version 2.0?

"Lets not kid ourselves here, this must be like version 6.0. I mean look at you. "

I see...

"I just wanted to show up and take a second to remind you of what you are working hard at. I can't actually let you know when you'll show up again, but hey...I think I might make a bit of a habit of seeing this dumb look on your face. Anyhow, I needed to show you the true you...the one that's not scared of making decisions and standing by them no matter what. That motivational blog you started, well you aren't really meant to really hear about this right now, but...it is absolutely crushing it. Oh and do not worry about girls, just keep your head down for some time and everything will work itself out. Oh...last thing, don't take the bad things people say personally. Much of the time they don't even mean it. "

So...

"Got to go! Things to do. Places to be. Good luck!."

::door opens and then slams shut::

::sits down on couch...::

Woah.




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The Advantages Of Staying Positive And Sincere

By Kim Warrior


The fast pace of modern living and pressure to make important life changing decisions can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and an inability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many people become overwhelmed by the demands of everyday processes and choices making it difficult to cope with difficulties that are encountered. The key to balance, strength, and turning your situation around is to stay positive and exercise faith.

For a large number of people having to make the necessary life decisions can prove difficult and challenging. For those who may have found it difficult to make a life choice because of the impact it may have on personal and family life, it is important to consider motivating factors and to make decisions from a sincere place. To reach happiness, it is important to be confidence and to adopt positivity.

Adopting a healthy outlook can influence all spheres of life including personal well-being, relationships, and future successes. Many people are misguided by the messages of modern society and believe that happiness relies on material possessions and wealth, but the key to life satisfaction is to engage in ongoing positivity. The law of attraction can prove powerful in everyday living and must be practiced to reach personal goals and make responsible decisions.

For those who wish to achieve long term success, the key is to engage in healthy thought processes and to make the right choices in life. When individuals adopt truth and sincerity into their lives, it becomes easier to make decisions that will influence individual and family life needs. The correct means of decision making can assist in working towards long term success.

One will need to focus on removing negativity in their lives and to work on more sincere and honest ways of thinking and engaging with others. For those who may find it difficult to achieve such goals, it is important to remain in the presence of those who practice positivity on a regular basis. This is because negativity can quickly lead to depression and drain resources to think and make effective decisions.

It is important to determine the best motivational factors in your life by visualizing an end goal to a particular project. Taking time out to truly think about and feel a particular end result will serve as the most suitable means of working towards what you truly desire. Do not allow fear to place restrictions on the ability to move towards the completion of a particular project.

One should participate in hobbies and activities that bring about joy and a sense of happiness. Once you are allowed to completely relax and engage in more honest means of making decisions, it becomes easier to manage the challenges that life may bring your way. One must develop the necessary skills and awareness coming from a sincere place to life in the full truth for long term wellness.

Individuals must identify the limitations that fear and negativity can place on daily living. Adopting a truthful, sincere, and honest approach can aid in easing burdens and supports individual goals. A sense of optimism can be practiced and aids in producing greater levels of success in all spheres of life.




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How To Make My Spiritual Life Journey Fulfilling

By Ericka Marsh


Strength in spirit is important for self actualization. The process of building a strong spirit takes commitment and time. It commences once you declare, I want my spiritual life journey to be strong. There are a number of ways through which you can build this strength.

Identify your foundation- this means making a decision to follow a particular spirituality. The spirituality or principles in many cases are based on a religious belief. Further, within different religions, there are opportunities to adapt a particular lifestyle. The options include meditative, charity, evangelical, intellectual, etc. The principles of the religious or spiritual body you join will guide you through the journey.

Be a member of a community- participating in communities is encouraging and reinforces your belief. The experiences shared on daily life will strengthen you in spirit, personal and social life. It also is a chance to learn from those who understand the spirituality better and also share your understanding or knowledge with those who join behind you.

Identify a mentor- mentors are people you look up to in terms of faith. They have more experience and understanding of your faith and will encourage you in the course of the journey. They help you make the right choices at different stages and will correct you in case you get lost. They direct your steps to keep you grounded spiritually.

Read intensely- it is important to understand what you belief. This is best achieved through reading. Books on the foundations of your spirituality, religious group or community are enlightening. They enlighten you on expectations and how to remain strong in faith. There also are books or literature on emerging issues that make it easier to handle them. The internet also contains a lot of literature on spirituality.

Listen- audio materials and live lectures or sermons by intellectuals and religious leaders are incredible resources. Some are broadcast over the internet, on TVs, radios or distributed through DVDs and other storage platforms. The insight given on such platforms is encouraging. Choose your materials well to avoid confusion.

Meditation- meditating remains a strong spiritual pillar in any faith. The quiet moment helps you to reflect and better understand what you believe. There are meditation guides in form of music or audio reflections. Use them to enhance your experience.

Charity work- this is voluntary work aimed at assisting the needy in your community. Participating in such endeavors keeps you in touch with your immediate community. It also helps you appreciate the things you already have and therefore be grateful.

Go for pilgrimages- journeying to a religious holy site gives you a vivid understanding of the things you have always heard. This first hand experience is a strong foundation and helps to strengthen your spirituality. It makes real or practical the things you have always heard about or read about within your religious circles. Pilgrimages are always transformational.




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