I feel so inclined to write another blog post today and show an example of what owning your own thoughts can bring to you. I just thought of a happy story that makes me realize that my own children have been practicing self gratitude during their life time. They are examples of how happy thoughts have shaped their world. I made a point to fill their life with positive thoughts, because I knew that the negative thoughts were not working for me. It just took me feeling really stressed to realize that I could have those positive thoughts about myself too. My daughter's beautiful out look on life has taken her many places. She is always been an inspiration to me.
My daughter was always a happy baby. The minute she popped into the world she was cooing and very pleasant. She always woke up smiling and cried very little as a baby. As she grew up she always had a sunny disposition. She met a lot of challenges during her childhood, but she never seemed to let them stop her from moving forward. She is still the same way as an adult. Perhaps she got a good dose of serotonin, but what ever the reason, she is a very confident and happy woman.
When she was in college she had saved money from birthdays, other occasions, and work. She wanted a beautiful diamond ring and some of her friends were opposed to her getting the ring. Some people commented that she should wait until she met someone to love and let them but her a ring. I am so happy that she thought enough of herself to buy the ring. She explained to others that she may never get married and the ring was something that she wanted. She chose to gratify herself and overlook what the others thought. The ring was beautiful and she wore it proudly. She is now married to a wonderful man, and has two beautiful rings. She didn't let others stop her from her own happiness.
She is the one who inspired me to buy beautiful bouquets of flowers for myself in the winter. They bring me such a happy feeling looking at them. I realized that I may be on my death bed and wondered why I never spoiled myself with the flowers. I don't wait for others to give me flowers, life is too short. I have however received some beautiful flowers from husband and my children. They know that I LOVE FlOWERS !!
I realized that if I want something for myself that I am worth it and I hold the power to make myself happy.
Here is another powerful quote that I like.
Before you assume, learn the facts.
Before you judge, understand why.
Before you hurt someone, feel.
Before you speak, think..........Vicki Yohe
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth:)
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