Dear Kerri,…Renewed optomism, way to go.!
In your own words!
The below is a letter you wrote in one of your recent blogs. TiTLED…Renewed Optimism…Great concept…I believe your spirit wrote that, for a time like this… Your own words. Read them again and allow them to caress you fully.
This letter is exactly what you were feeling not very long ago. This letter is so very valuable you must read it again….I have only added the words in parenthesis.
Who gives a crap about some tests or quizzes? Your life is not measured by such nonsense.It is measured by the love you were created with and choose to share freely.
Love,
Razz
I am still amazed and grateful that I’ve been able to keep a positive attitude. I feel that is the most important thing getting me through this because instead of getting stressed and upset and totally shutting down, the opposite is happening – (You wrote it, you believe it, now live it..get grateful again. Be amazed once again, choose gratefullnes.)
I’m motivated to actively change my situation. As a result, I not only have a strong sense of faith that everything is going to work out as it should, but I have the self-confidence and motivation to take necessary action. It’s awesome! (Exactly, You wrote it, you believe it, now live it…Life truly is awesome)
Keeping my attitude positive has also kept me open to receiving messages the universe is sending. They’re like whispers that I likely would have missed or dismissed had I been feeling down. Instead, I feel these nudges in the right direction and it fuels my positivity even more.(You are exactly right, you wrote it, you believe it, now live it….your own words are nudging you.)
Initially, I’ll admit, I found it extremely difficult to completely surrender to "letting go." I think it stemmed from a lack of trust. I’ve been interested in spirituality as opposed to organized religion most of my life. It just makes more sense to me. There are aspects of all religions that I believe are universal. I’ve found a lot of positive influences along the way from a number of sources. I’ve read most of Dr. Wayne Dyer’s books – either in paper form or audiobook. I’ve looked into many different approaches to meditation and relaxation – which has always been a challenge.
In doing so I’ve learned how to slow down and appreciate stillness and silence.(you are exactly right, you wrote it, you believe it, now live it and just let it be.)
I’ve noticed that within about the past three years, I’ve learned how to be what I’d call "comfortably open." By that, I mean I am more accepting. I take time to consider things more before dismissing them whereas before I may have instantly dismissed them. I accept that everyone is unique and approaching the world from their own angle, background, experiences, biases, and goals. Physically, I feel a great deal more relaxed because I have less stress in my life.
I trust that everything will work out and know that I don’t have control over everything. ( you are exactly right, you wrote it, you believe it, now live it…But you do have control over what you say to yourself, and that counts.
There is no mistake I can make that I can’t bounce back from….(Exactly Right…you wrote it, you believe it, now live it…with gusto, my friend)
I’ve actually changed my view on mistakes entirely and choose to view them as learning experiences…. (Exactly right again…You wrote it, you believe it, now live it. Take that and run with it)
I’ve learned that trusting and having faith doesn’t mean sitting back and letting everything happen around me. I’m an active participant in my life.(Exactly right, you wrote it, you believe it, now live it. Participate to the fullest.)
It’s completely up to me to take the necessary actions to take me where I want to go or need to be. I know me better than anyone else.(Excatly right again, you wrote it, you believe it, now live it….Know you and love you better than anyone else.)
Stress comes from anticipating unfortunate outcomes. I have recognized this in myself and have consciously chosen to believe whatever the outcome is, it will end on a positive note – whether it’s a new learning experience or the desired outcome.( You are exactly right once again…You wrote it, you believe it, now live it. …and this stress too shall pass….By your own words Kerri.
