Tuesday, February 26, 2008

“It’s Not Working!”

What do you do when your communication isn’t working?
What do you do when you parenting skills fail you?
What do you do when your body is not up to par?
What do you do when your life sucks and you are spiritually lost?

When life is no longer working for you, it is time to start working on life.
I have some basic tips for how to get back on track.

GET CONSCIOUS!
Wake up and see what’s really happening.
When we fall asleep into comfort, lethargy or just plain forgetfulness, upsets are wakeup calls.
We humans seem to like to complain and feel comfortable having problems to work on.
We often are simply in the habit of feeling sorry, getting special attention or making excuses for our fear.

STOP all mind altering drugs, habits and addictions.
Stop numbing yourself with alcohol, sugar, binging, TV, talking on the phone, watching TV, etc.
Give yourself 30 days to stop all unhealthy habits which render you less than fully awake and aware.
Begin only healthy and healing habits that are Highest and Best for you.

QUIT making excuses and stop blaming anything or anyone.
Give up the bad habit of judging yourself and others.
Let yourself really take a look at what you can do.
Stop looking outside yourself for answers.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY for your life.
The most effective change agent is always ourselves.
We are the one who really can make a difference in our lives.
We have total control over what we think and feel, say and do.

STOP TALKING ABOUT WHAT IS NOT WORKING!
Forgive the mistakes you see you have made.
Choose again for better behaviors in thought, words and activities.
The more we judge what has been true, the more likely we will try it again.
The more we can see and forgive what was not best, the easier it is to choose something better.

IF YOU DON’T LIKE YOUR LIFE, WHITE IT OUT AND BEGIN AGAIN.
Imagine the life you really want..
Begin to paint is on a blank canvas.
Talk and act and think like you already are living your idea.

EXPRESS GRATITUDE!
Take some time to recognize the good that is already in your life.
Appreciate abundantly everyday everyone nd every thing for which you are grateful.
Be willing to stop blaming and stant thanking each moment for its Goodness.

Everyone and the Universe responds to praise.
Your praise is your prayer.
Words and thoughts and deeds of Gladness and Goodness create more of the same.
Be unafraid to affirm and celebrate all the Good News and watch it grow.

When you want to change something, be gentle.
When you want to create a different relationship, be kind.
When you are ready to make a new commitment, be thoughtful.
Always look for the highest and best way to communicate your new choices, changes and commitments.

When you Love Life, Life loves you back.
Such is the Truth.

Loving you,
Betty Lue