Chapter 60
Love Is The Answer
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Today's Empowering Quote
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"Of all the earthly music, that which reaches farthest into
heaven is the beating of a truly loving heart."
-Henry Ward Beecher ----------------------------------
Today's Empowering Question
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"What can I remember, notice now or look forward to that
makes
me happy and fills my heart with joy?"
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Today's Fast Session
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Find your answer to today's question before you read any
further. C'mon now. Think...
As many of you know, my grandfather passed away a few
months ago. This weekend my family got together for a 50th
wedding anniversary party for my aunt and uncle. And today
we spread Grandpa's ashes on my uncle's property, in
upstate New York, as he requested.
As I think about him, I just love him more and more.
And it makes me believe even more strongly that love is
probably the strongest power in the universe.
Isn't it true that those you would do the most for are
those that you love the most? We often go to great lengths
to continue the work or fulfill the wishes of the people we
love, even after they pass on, don't we?
It's love, the devotion for something or someone other
than ourselves that makes us do this.
It's love and passion that drive us to do well the things
that others struggle with. It's often love that keeps us
from giving up. It's only love that could make you give your own life to
save another's. How much more would you treasure today if like no other
day before, you had on the tip of your tongue a compliment
instead of a criticism... if your mistakes and the mistakes
of others were seen as chances to learn new distinctions
and become smarter instead of as roadblocks to progress?
You can do that by increasing your ability to take extreme
joy in doing your work, in solving problems and for
bringing happiness to other people today.
Would your missteps seem almost inconsequential if you
loved the process of learning... learning to not make the
mistake again?
Every experience we have is filtered by our emotions. We
will act based on how our filters allow us to act. If the
only things we notice about the people we encounter are
their faults, their hair, their dress, then we can only
treat them accordingly... By prejudging, hating, feeling superior, being critical
and indifferent we are keeping ourselves from enjoying our
lives, because our lives are nothing more than the moments
inside our own heads... what we think about.
Because we can't control most of the world outside
ourselves, can we? To start enjoying your moments and
days... and your life, you must do your utmost to allow joy
and love in every second you can. How?
I believe it's by appreciating everything and everyone you
encounter today. Your setbacks are actually lessons. So
if you look on them that way--the right way--you'll accept
them for what they are, you'll learn and move on happier
and better equipped for next time.
Watch people. Try like crazy to notice something about
each one that you can appreciate. Many of these things
will be below the surface. You won't see them. You'll
have to use your imagination!
Why are so many people sad, depressed, anxious, worried
and angry? Not enough love in their hearts. I'm convinced of it.
How can someone look at another person, and in an instant
think all kinds of critical thoughts, yet make the argument
that they have a big, loving heart?
Can't be done convincingly, can it?
When you view typical everyday occurrences with anger and
frustration, you hurt yourself and those around you. Isn't
that right? You immediately lose the state of mind that allows you to
think clearly and come up with solutions. But when you
love each moment for what you can learn, no matter what the
moment brings, it's very difficult to generate anger, worry
or panic. And it's possible to achieve. Don't think that I'm
suggesting that I have this one conquered...
Far from it.
But the simple awareness of this power, or the lack of it
in your life, can be enough to send you in a completely
different direction. Pick up the book '14,000 things to be
happy about.' I think you'll find that it's possible to
find love and happiness in even the most mundane things.
Focus today. Put a big note on your monitor, or wherever
you can see it often, reminding you to focus on what you
can love about things and about people.
If you do this, today should be one to remember forever.
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Today's Winning Beliefs
---------------------------- -- I'm constantly focusing on what I love about my life,
so I experience more of it
-- I've released prejudice, worry and false expectations
from my life
-- I am filled with love for everything and everyone today
-- The more love I give, the more love I feel
-- People who meet me like me right away
-- It's easy for me to find things to admire about other
people
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