Thought For Today - April

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Live in Freedom

We all want to live in freedom, but what does that really mean? Does freedom mean doing what we want, when we want? But life doesn't work like that, does it?

Understand: freedom is a state of mind. Freedom is to be uninfluenced and unaffected by negativity. Freedom is the sensibility that you carry into whatever you do.

Recognize and resolve: What makes you feel trapped? What's holding you back? What clips your wings?

Make yourself freer. Feel free and let your good feelings, be the air under your wings.... and fly!

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Check-in With Yourself

We check-in with emails, people, social media accounts.... but what about checking-in with ourselves?

Check-in with yourself, monthly or quarterly, for about 15 - 30 minutes. Check-in to chart your progress. Take stock of where you are, how you are & where you are headed. Review your character, your motivation & your goals.

Have you scheduled your next check-in?

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Appreciating Beauty

We come across beauty in a number of shapes and forms. Sometimes in people, in buildings, a brilliant sunset, a work of art... When we appreciate beauty it stirs the essence of beauty within. For the essence of who we are, is beauty. So the next time you say, "Wow...that's beautiful," remember that when you appreciate beauty, you're appreciating yourself too.

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Opening the Closed Mind

Sometimes we're quick to make assumptions and fast to close our minds. Rather than rushing to close our minds, let's open the mind to learn more and understand better. Being open minded doesn't mean that we shouldn't stand by the truth as we know it, or that we must accept every point of view. Being open minded means that we're willing to reconsider and revise our assumptions. When we open the closed mind, we discover the delight of playing with possibilities!

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Coping with Grief

Everyone copes with grief differently, so be patient and give yourself time to heal. Accept your feelings and find constructive ways to release your emotions. Recognize that there's a loss and a vacuum that needs to be filled thoughtfully. Also know when to reach out to get support and share your grief. And whenever you remember the person you've lost, send them love and good wishes.

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Exercise and Meditation

Did you know that meditation can help you get more out of your exercise or workout routine! Meditation increases your discipline and concentration, strengthens your willpower and your ability to be more present. Meditate for a few moments before a workout. Breathe slowly, breathe deeply and relax all the muscles in your body… Meditate after your workout to cool down. Give yourself a few minutes to rest your body and mind, so that you’re ready to switch into the next activity.

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Turning Up

Turning up to a meeting, a favorite leisure activity, work, a social event, a conversation.... Turning up is important. But how I turn up is just as important. How do I turn up: unprepared, open minded, moody, confident, reluctant, enthused, preoccupied, interested....

How I turn up affects my contribution, my experience, people around me & the outcome. So it makes sense to, not just turn up but, choose how I turn up.

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An Over-stimulated Mind

Just as when a pebble is thrown into a pond, the ripples spread, making it hard to see through the water. In the same way, when our mind is constantly stimulated by countless stimuli, the ripple effect makes it hard to see within.

So make time to still the over-stimulated mind. Sit quietly. Let the surface of the mind become still. See within and discover your inner peace, positivity and power.

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An Over-stimulated Mind

Just as when a pebble is thrown into a pond, the ripples spread, making it hard to see through the water. In the same way, when our mind is constantly stimulated by countless stimuli, the ripple effect makes it hard to see within.

So make time to still the over-stimulated mind. Sit quietly. Let the surface of the mind become still. See within and discover your inner peace, positivity and power.

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Learning from Rivals

Sometimes we're too quick to criticize our rivals, competitors, peers.... Drop the criticism & you can learn a lot from them.

Recognize the traits & skills that make them effective. Notice what they do well & how they do it. Also take note of things they do that you want to avoid.

Take what you can learn from your rivals, competitors, peers.... Then adapt it or add it to better who you are & what you do.

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Be Like Peppermint Tea

There's nothing more comforting than a peppermint tea! Sip away and it'll soothe an unsettled tummy, relax your nerves, relieve the tension out of your muscles, refresh you in warm weather....

Did you know that our presence too, can be as versatile as peppermint tea? Our presence can create the right atmosphere. Cool, when the heat is on. Calm, when things get tense. Soothe, when hearts are anxious.

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Open Loops and Getting Things Done

All the little things that you’ve been procrastinating over become an open loop in your mind. Until you get things done, the open loop will suck your time, energy and mind space. Open loop stoppers are simple: take one thing that you’ve been putting off and do it now. When you finally do it, you are freed from the stress that it was causing you, a reward in itself.

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Create Vision

We are all creators of our own reality but it all starts with vision. What is your vision of yourself today? Be creative in your visioning. See it and you will be it. Be it and you will do it. Your vision is what drives action!

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The Way Things Are

There are times in our life when we're not content with the way things are.
So we start changing the backdrop & moving the props around to improve things. A change can change everything! But how soon are you, discontent, again?

Often the most effective way to begin when we're discontent is with contentment. Create contentment for the way things are: the backdrop & the props are exactly the way they are meant to be, at this moment in time.

Start with contentment & then think about making changes & improvements.

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Posture of Confidence

Don't slouch! Sit up! Stand up straight! How many times have you heard that?

Well your posture is not just a reflection of how you feel about yourself; it also affects how you feel about yourself.

As you read this, what's your posture like? Come on, back straight, shoulders back, chin up, chest out.... not just now, but throughout the day.

Improve your posture and not only will you look confident but you'll also feel more confident.