Overcoming difficulties builds my character. Challenges teach me to be more compassionate. I increase my awareness. I feel more connected to others knowing that they struggle like me. I reach out with patience and kindness.Challenges increase my skills. I test my abilities by taking risks. I add to my achievements and accomplishments.Challenges make me wiser and … [Read more...] about I Like A Challenge
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I Cultivate Kindness In My Peace Garden
I dig out the old weeds of contention. I eradicate the destructive bugs of war. I create a space of joy.I love to get my hands down into Mother Earth and play in the dirt. I love the metaphor of gardening and use it practically every day. I physically grow flowers and vegetables as a living metaphor for my life.I love to water my plants. I love to see them grow. I love … [Read more...] about I Cultivate Kindness In My Peace Garden
I See All The Blessings Around Me
I start from the moment I awake. I am grateful for the sunshine that gently arouses me from my slumber. I am grateful for the birds who bring forth the dawn.I am grateful for water to splash my face awake and toothpaste to freshen my mouth. I am blessed to have modern conveniences that make my life pleasant.I am blessed to have food in the house. I am blessed to have … [Read more...] about I See All The Blessings Around Me
I Enrich My Life Through Appreciation
I have learned that I can enrich my life even more by appreciating everything. In fact, I realize that the more I appreciate things, the more those things appear in my life. I understand the principle of appreciation. I am grateful for that understanding.I am aware that whatever I appreciate ends up growing in my life. I look at it like a bank account. The more I put into … [Read more...] about I Enrich My Life Through Appreciation
I Lead By Example
My actions speak louder than words. I set high standards for myself and motivate others to do the same.I listen closely. I show others that I care about them. I let them know that their thoughts and feelings matter to me. I search for common ground that helps us to collaborate and reach shared goals.I give generously. I help others to advance their careers and find new … [Read more...] about I Lead By Example