Oh Boy! It took me three months to start my first blog for 2017 -- I have my excuses yes but I don't think they are all valid.
Let me open my first post by saying that "This year is going to be Exciting".
Why do you think I said that?? Let me tell you this -- in my years of existence -- yes 34 precious years in our world -- i have come to realize that we are one with the universe. We are a tiny wink in the very large universe. What came to my mind is that I do not control the universe and not everything will fall in favor of me and thus I have to live with it.
Let me share with you 5 things that I will practice so that I can say it will be a great year and why you should also follow suit (If you believe these things can apply to you).
1. I will acknowledge my feelings -- if I am sad then I will be sad, if I am angry then I will be angry. What's important is how I will react after that feeling. Remember, when we are emotional we tend to do certain things that we might regret a few minutes after. So, when happy, do not promise and when angry, do not curse. Stop for 10 seconds and do your breathing exercise, you will realize that being silent for 10 seconds will mean a lot.
2. Understanding that I don't have full control -- it is but normal that we will always want to get what we want. But darling, that's not how the universe work! So to avoid stress by forcing the universe to be in our favor -- we need to be able to understand and accept that we cannot have everything and then make sure that we are happy and contented with what we have.
3. Be a believer -- how can we do this? I once watched a movie (forgot which one) and it talked about "HOPE" and it is where people got their drive to be strong and move on. I trust that when we believe that things happen for a reason, we have a high chance of not giving up and this is always the way to go to achieve our goals.
4. Find contentment -- The key to real happiness and satisfaction is to be content with what we have. Yes it is not bad to dream about great things and great goals, they are all for free! But we have to be clear about what we really can do and achieve, we need to be contented and not ask for more than and beyond our means.
5. Share my blessings -- when you say "share" this is not limited to in-kind sharing or donating to charities. What if I am not that rich right? Let me give you some simple things on how we can share our blessings. Be a listener to someone who needs a companion, be a teacher who needs guidance on your expertise, there are many things to share but for me this is the ultimate -- Share your time - to your family and friends. This one will not cost you but you will gain relationship and memories that will last a lifetime.
How about you? What are your thoughts why 2017 will be a great year!!
Xoxo
