You are the Captain of your Ship and the Master of your Soul

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Louise Hay just shared three Heart Thoughts  with us from her book of the same name via her free newsletter. 

I'm passing them on to you because of their importance to your physical and mental well-being.

The heart is the centre of our universe - yours and mine - and the fact that it lies in the centre of your chest is no coincidence.

 It is the well-spring from which we seek succor in times of pain and stress. We need to become friends with who we really are inside there.

Leaving yourself open may make you feel too vulnerable but it is the only way to face what ails you, head on and deal with it.

I unwittingly left myself open after the final year of psychotherapy during my suicidal depression and it was one of my best friends who brought it to my attention.

 She was impressed and scared at the same time that I could walk around in public without a mask.

I cannot say that it is easy every day but that was eight years ago and I am learning more about me every day and making the changes that are essential to my growth and evolution. 

This is everyday spirituality and a powerful technique for your personal growth.

Deal with the hurt and pain created by your thoughts and beliefs learnt from others in childhood when you had no choice and knew no better. 

As adults you can choose who you want to be and the thoughts you want to keep in your heads. Your beliefs are up to you.

You are the captain of your ship and master of your soul!

I Am Free to Be Me

Don’t swallow your anger and have it settle in your body.

When you get upset, give yourself a physical release. 

There are several methods you can use to release these feelings in positive ways.

You can scream in the car with the windows closed. You can beat your bed or kick pillows. 

You can make noise and say all the things you want to say. You can scream into a pillow. 

You can run around a track, or play a game like tennis to release the energy.

Beat the bed or kick pillows at least once a week, whether you feel angry or not...just to release those physical tensions you store in your body! 

I Create Wonderful New Beliefs about Myself

These are some of the beliefs that can really help you in your life if you think or say them every day: 

I am always safe.

Everything I need to know is revealed to me.

Everything I need comes to me in the perfect time/space sequence.

Life is a joy and filled with love.

I prosper wherever I turn.

I am willing to change and to grow.

All is well in my world.  

It’s Only a Thought and a Thought Can Be Changed  

How many times have you refused to think a positive thought about yourself? 

Well, you can refuse to think negative thoughts about yourself, too. People say, “I can’t stop thinking a thought.” 

Yes, you can!  

You have to make up your mind that it’s what you’re going to do. You don’t have to fight your thoughts when you want to change things.  

When that negative voice comes up, you can say, “Thank you for sharing, and I’m choosing to do something else. 

I don’t want to buy into that anymore, I want to create another way of thinking.” 

Don’t fight your thoughts. Acknowledge them and go beyond them. 

Affirmation: I claim my power now. Life is always there for me.

Louise Hay

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Death is the Opposite of Birth and Grief is a Natural Reflection of Life


Many of you have experienced the death of loved ones. It makes us numb, sending us into a tailspin and depth of pain and hurt which is terrible to endure at times and many of us also take a long time to accept it and move on, and some of us don't.

This loss also includes our beloved pets and many simply do not understand our grief.

When I lost my beautiful boy Elton in 2009, I was devastated as I share in Memories of my incredible pug, Elton and still think of him to this day and even dream of him sometimes.

Following that was another devastating loss of a new/old heart friend from stomach cancer in 2011 and I still haven't come to terms with that one as yet. 

We become so attached you see to those we hold dear and this is so very natural that we forget that death is the opposite of birth and it is inevitable.

We must participate fully in this dance of life, every single day.

So, I share here this book excerpt from the wonderful Louise L. Hay and David Kessler You can heal your heart.

It talks so very eloquently about death, and dying and the inevitable guilt and grief which ensue and the healing which also must inevitably follow if we are all to cherish the memories of those who have made the transition and continue with fulfilling lives. 

This book shows the way thoughtfully and lovingly.

Honoring Pet Loss

Grief is a natural reflection of life and exists in any relationship where we have feelings and attachments. 

We all mourn for those we loved, for those we disliked, and even for those we hated. 

We don't grieve when there is no attachment. In that context, it seems silly to think that we wouldn't grieve for the animals in our life that we are indeed very much attached to.

Our pets share our living spaces—and in many cases, our beds—and are truly members of the family.

 

Despite this, people who are grieving over an animal that died will often find that they must be very discreet about their feelings and with whom they share them.

 

They instinctively know that they're dealing with a form of disenfranchised grief—a type of grief that other people might deem as "less than."

 

Some have shared their heartbreak only to be met with: "Well, it's not like it was a person. It was just an animal," and "Just go get yourself another pet."

The reality is that grief from pet loss is not as easily fixed as some would have us believe.

 

It's hard to live in grief that's judged as unworthy. Grief is about love, and our animal companions often show us some of the most unconditional love we could ever experience.

 

How often, despite our best efforts, do we absorb some of society's judgments and think, I shouldn't be grieving this much? Yet when we let these thoughts in, we betray our genuine feelings.


To complicate our grief even more around pet loss, we're often clearer on treating them humanely. 

When they're in pain at the end of their lives, despite our wanting them to stay around, we will often choose to euthanize them to make sure that they die in a respectful, dignified manner, surrounded by love.

 

But sometimes it makes the loss a little harder when we wonder if we did the right thing at the right time.

People feel very strongly about their animals. Many people resonate with humorist Will Rogers's statement: "If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went."

Many believe that when we die, we will reunite with all of the people and pets we loved that passed on before us. 

We embrace the concept that death is arriving into fullness rather than emptiness. In other words, when any of us leaves the earthly plane, it will be "standing room only" because we will once again be surrounded by all of our loved ones whom we've been missing so much. 

Let's imagine that scene with our pets greeting us as well. To see their faces again, their tails wagging.

 

Hearing their barks, their meows, their chirps, their whinnies and grunts, and being around all of their other loving attributes. What a tender arrival we will have when we die.

I embrace all the gifts my pet has left me.

I am thankful for all the experiences we shared.

My sweet pet will always be surrounded by my love.

With a perfect blend of Louise's affirmations and teachings on the power of your thoughts and David's many years of working with those in grief, You Can Heal Your Heart will inspire an extraordinary new way of thinking, bringing profound love and joy into your life.

 

You will not only learn how to harness the power of your grief to help you grow and find peace, but you will also discover that, yes, you can heal your heart.

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Empower Yourself - YOU are the Director of Your Life

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Reflect Thoughtfully on Personal Triumphs and Professional Achievements

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The excellent choices we have made throughout our lives can, during periods of wariness or indecision, give us the confidence we need to trust ourselves enough to face difficult decisions.



When we reflect thoughtfully upon our personal triumphs and professional achievements, we soon realize that for all of the missteps we have taken, our lives have been defined by our successes.
 

We have accomplished much and these accomplishments were likely no simpler in nature than those challenges we must face in the present. The range of our capability becomes clear to us as we examine the choices we have made in the past and the positive effects those decisions had on our existence as a whole.

You will be moved to courageousness today by the triumphs you courted in your individual history. DailyOM

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The Most Fulfilling Road - Listen to Yourself and Be Fearless



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Listen to yourself and be fearless in your actions. Nothing comes easy because we get in our own way. I heard someone say that a long time ago and from my experiences I know it's true.

I woke with the blazing thought in my head I am the captain of my ship, I am the master of my soul and nobody is going to stand in my way to hinder me in pursuing my desires, whatever they turn out to be!

I feel powerful and ALIVE and I am only 55 years young this 2014. Nobody on this planet can take this feeling away from me and the same goes for you.

Live your life as you see fit and follow your own beat. It is NOT easier said than done. It's a matter of doing, facing down all challengers whoever they may be - family, friends, lovers, neighbours - mowing down all obstacles whatever they happen to be and as I have learned, it's the petty shit that comes of most as excuses for their supposed concern. People just don't like change. It's too scary.

Listen here, the most fulfilling road is the one you choose.

You were not put on the planet to please anybody except yourself. That sounds selfish to some but what the heck. If you don't get up and get what you want, I guarantee you nobody is gonna come and give it to you.

It doesn't matter how you start or what you do, just get up and do it. There's no better time than right now, today!

YOU are unique! They broke the mould when they made you, and me. It is time to embrace your Self, drop the mask, step out, step up, be real and make a change every day. Do something you've never dared before and use the energy from your self-righteous anger to power you through the crowd of naysayers (well, we just don't do that) who want you to remain like them.

Stop playing small. It doesn't become you and only serves to make comfortable those who are too afraid to be.

Here's a reminder of who you really are.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. 

We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?  You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.  There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. 

We are all meant to shine, as children do.  We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.  It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

― Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles"

DailyOM's  Madisyn Taylor wrote this brilliant piece about being fearless as you follow that inner voice within to find the path that makes you feel fulfilled.. Empower yourself. Go into that silence and listen. You always know what's right for you.

The Most Fulfilling Road
Finding Your Next Step in Life by Madisyn Taylor


It is when you are willing to listen to yourself and be fearless that figuring out your next step becomes easy. 

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There are many ways to discover what the next step on your life path should be. If you are someone who seeks to satisfy your soul, it is vital that you make this inquiry.



Often, your inner voice will counsel you that it’s time for a change, and it is very important to trust yourself because only you know what is best for you. Personal growth always results when you let yourself expand beyond the farthest borders of what your life has been so far.

When figuring out what your next step will be, you may want to review your life experiences. The choices you’ve made and the dreams you’ve held onto can give you an idea of what you don’t want to do anymore and what you might like to do next. It is also a good idea to think about creative ways you can use your skills and satisfy your passions.

Visualizing your perfect future and making a list of ways to manifest that future can help you choose a logical next step that’s in harmony with your desires. Meditation, journal writing, taking a class, and other creative activities may inspire you and provide insight regarding the next step in life that will bring you the most satisfaction.

It is when you are willing to listen to yourself and be fearless that figuring out your next step becomes easy. Beneath the fear and hesitation and uncertainty lies your inner knowing that always knows which step you need to take next.

If you can allow the taking of your next step to be as easy as putting one foot in front of the next, you’ll notice that your next step is always the one that is right in front of you. All you have to do is put one foot forward and on the ground.
Our lives are made up of a complex network of pathways that we can use to move from one phase of life to the next. For some of us, our paths are wide, smooth, and clearly marked. Many people, however, find that they have a difficult time figuring out where they need to go next.

Determining which “next step” will land you on the most direct route to fulfillment and the realization of your life purpose may not seem easy.

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Have A Blessed Day Today

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY - Recognize How Good Things Really Are

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Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things

really are. ~Marianne Williamson

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To Let Go Does Not Mean to Stop Caring

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To "let go" does not mean to stop caring,

it means I can’t do it for someone else.

To "let go" is not to cut myself off,

it’s the realization I can’t control another.

To "let go" is not to enable, but to allow
learning from natural consequences.

To "let go" is to admit powerlessness,
which means the outcome is not in my hands.

 

 

To "let go" is not to try to change or blame another,
it is to make the most of myself.

To "let go" is not to care for, but to care about.

To "let go" is not to fix, but to be supportive.

To "let go" is not to judge, but to allow another to be a human being.

To "let go" is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes,
but to allow others to affect their own destinies.



To "let go" is not to be protective, it is to permit another

 to face reality.

To "let go" is not to deny, but to accept.

To "let go" is not to nag, scold or argue, but instead

to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.

To "let go" is not to adjust everything to my desires,

but to take each day as it comes and cherish myself in it.

 

 

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To "let go" is not to regret the past, but to grow and live for the future.

To "let go" is to fear less and love more.

I am healed and whole.

by Louise M. Hay

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Attitude Inventory - What Do You Bring to the Table?

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Michael Josephson's Attitude Inventory story from Bob Proctor's Insight of the day is so in line with my life now that is must be shared to give you some food for thought. Character really does count people. So who will you be remembered as in your interaction with others today, and how does that make you feel? Think about it.

It's all about having an attitude of gratitude for what's in your life right now. It's about being positively present in your life and living it to the fullest.

Be positively critical (not abusive) of yourself, change what you don't like but always appreciate who you are at any given moment in time.  Believe me when I say that if I, a renowned control freak, can give it all up, do the Work on myself and come out smiling at the other end and wake each day smiling, you can too.

All it takes is letting go and it's the easiest thing in the world. You are not alone and you do not have to carry any burden by yourself. Let go and let god. Try the Sedona method. It's just one of the many non-judgemental, non-invasive method that just may work for you.

What could it hurt:))

Attitude Inventory

It’s a wise custom to end an old year and begin a new one with serious self-reflection. What did you learn last year that could improve your life and make you a wiser and better person?

If you want to have a successful and fulfilling New year, start by examining the way you think and feel about your job, your relationships, and yourself. After all, the single most important factor in personal happiness and your impact on others is your attitude.

In the geometry of life, the axiom is “positive attitudes produce positive results.” They make success more likely, failures less harmful, pleasures more frequent, and pain more bearable. Some people tend to bring warm sunshine wherever they go; others bring cold chills. What do you bring?

To find out where you can improve, take an inventory of your predispositions, the attitude you’re most likely to start with:

▪ Are you generally optimistic or pessimistic?

▪ Do you tend to assume the best or expect the worst of people?

▪ Is your first instinct to be empathetic or judgmental?

▪ Is your first instinct to be supportive or critical?

▪ Do you send the message that you enjoy life or that you’re barely enduring it?

▪ Do you come across as the captain of your own ship or simply a passenger?

Wherever you are on the positive-attitude spectrum, think how much better things could be if you were more consistently and self-consciously optimistic, empathetic, supportive, grateful, enthusiastic, hopeful, and cheerful.

So why not resolve to think, act, and speak more positively about yourself, your family, your coworkers, and everyone else in your life?

 

Remember, character counts.

Michael Josephson
www.whatwillmatter.com

 

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11 Empowering Quotes to Lead You to Your Truth in 2014

Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that nothing is too good. Allow absolutely nothing to hamper you or hold you up in any way.  ~Eileen Caddy

 

 

Remember, the thoughts that you think and the statements you make regarding yourself determine your mental attitude. If you have a worthwhile objective, find the one reason why you can achieve it rather than hundreds of reasons why you can't.  Napoleon Hill

 

 

 

You are the master of your life, you are the master of your mind, you have the power to change the way you think and feel. You have the power in you to achieve your goals, to become the person you want to be, and to live the life of your dreams.  ~Zlatoslava Petrak, Author of Open To The Infinite Riches Of The Universe

 

 

 

Don't be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that's what makes you different from everyone else. ~Dave Thomas

  

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One thing we do know: Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at this moment.  ~Eckhart Tolle 

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