Personal Growth Cafe

January 19, 2019February 21, 2018

I trust in my ability to relax. I am calm and peaceful.

I believe that my natural state is one of peacefulness.

Getting diverted from my natural state is like damming up a river.

When I let go of built-up negative thoughts and tensions, I release the waters of my peaceful nature to flow freely.

I allow myself to open up so my mind and spirit can return to their original purpose.

The more I do this, the easier it becomes.

A river, released, may hit against rocks or snags, but it either pushes them aside or incorporates them as it surges forward.

Eventually, it returns to the bed it came from and digs itself even deeper into the banks and river bottom.

My mind is the same way.

Once released, I sit back and allow myself to return to my natural state of peace and calm, without concern for obstacles that may appear in my way.

Sometimes, when I first relax, I feel a surge of tension, like debris tossed up by roiling water.

Yet as I relax, the river of my peaceful self washes all of that downstream, away from me.

I open myself up to the cleansing power of peace.

What methods of relaxation work best for you?

In what ways do you open yourself up to peace?

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January 19, 2019February 21, 2018

I do not dwell on my mistakes, I learn from them.

January 18, 2019February 21, 2018

I surround myself with positive people and positive thoughts at all times.

I surround myself with positive people because I know that my friends and colleagues affect my thoughts; my thoughts direct my actions; and my actions determine the outcome of my life.

I realize that I am bound to rub elbows with some negative people in the course of my work or my interactions within the community.

However, when I choose people as partners, employees or friends, I make a point of choosing people who lift me up and encourage me to see the possibilities in life.

We all have challenges in life.

Some of us have more than others, but none of us is immune to having logs fall across our path.

Anyone can stand around and cluck at the log, and lots of people are more than willing to stand there and offer sympathy.

But the people I call my friends are the ones who go for the chainsaw and help me clear the road.

My best friends are those who go a step further and use the wood to build a house or a bridge.

They see the opportunity in every challenge and find a way to draw that out!

Because I am much more than a victim of circumstances, I surround myself with people who feel the same way and help me make the most of whatever life sends my way.

How often do you put careful thought into choosing whom you spend time with?

How are the people you surround yourself with dragging you down or building you up?

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January 18, 2019February 21, 2018

I can sit back and view all of the wondrous things that life has to offer me.

January 17, 2019February 21, 2018

I release the fear, anxiety, and anger that prevent me from communicating effectively with others.

I am able to communicate effectively because I let go of my negative emotions.

I let go of all negative thoughts and emotions that may hinder my abilities to communicate in positive ways.

I am a strong person that has control of my emotions.

I take pride in my ability to stay level headed and calm, and I step back from my emotions long enough to think about what I want to convey to others.

Negative emotions, such as anger, fear, and anxiety, impede good communication.

I am able to remain calm and communicate in a peaceful way; my communication is safe when I release my anger.

I am able to take a deep breath and overcome my fears when I communicate; my communication is honest when I release my fears.

I am able to take the time I need to relax and communicate in a way that is focused and productive; my communication is concise when I release my anxiety.

Letting go of anger, fear and anxiety assures me that I can communicate productively.

Today I will take charge of my emotions and allow myself to let go of anxiety, fear and anger to better communicate.

I will convey my thoughts and feelings in a positive way that offers safety, focus and productivity.

How can you control your emotions?

How can you let go of fear, anxiety and anger when you communicate?

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January 17, 2019February 21, 2018

Don’t give up trying to find your way, but do remember that sometimes it takes bending to avoid breaking. – Katinka Hesselink

January 16, 2019February 21, 2018

I relax to get my mind off the things I cannot control.

When I am faced with a situation that is out of my control, I remain calm.

I simply place the situation on a shelf and walk away.

Patiently, I wait for answers.

While I wait, I am relaxed and confident. I let go of the need to control every situation.

My thoughts are focused on the things I can control.

I have dominion over myself because my thoughts and actions are under my command.

By exercising self-control, I am a source of encouragement in difficult situations.

Things I cannot control are unable to affect me.

They roll off my back like water off a swan.

I do not dwell on things beyond my control because I accept my limits.

Understanding that things don’t always go my way, I humble myself to the sovereignty of life.

What I can do is put on the garments of a positive attitude even when I don’t get my way.

I accept that I cannot control others.

Without using manipulation, I try to help and influence others, but I do not expect them to bend to my will.

If I feel myself getting frustrated over something beyond my control, I remove myself from the situation and relax.

Taking a warm bath lets me soak my cares away.

Using candles and soft music, I cleanse myself of the desire to control what I cannot.

Even when I think there is a better way, I am a team player. I do not value my own point of view above everyone else’s opinion.

When I relax I am free from insecurity.

My mind is focused on positive things.

I am mature enough to accept the bad with the good and what I cannot control with what I can.

I have peace and serenity.

What are the things that you can control?

How can you keep calm when things don’t go your way?

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January 16, 2019February 21, 2018

Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm. – Anon

January 15, 2019February 21, 2018

I have no need to worry about the unknown. I enjoy living in the moment.

January 15, 2019February 21, 2018

I need no special circumstance to stop and reflect.

Life is not a race, and I work and live at my own pace.

I pause to observe where I am and what I am doing as well as what I need to do next.

I may not do things the same as everyone else and that is okay.

I can accomplish great things by listening to my own thoughts and inner being.

I pause to reflect on my beautiful and wondrous memories any time I wish.

I do not need a special time of the day or year to take the time to remember joyous times in my life.

By revisiting these moments I can re-experience them and feel the positive energy all over again.

This makes me feel good inside and spreads through my daily routine.

When I stop to reflect on the challenges in my life, I am better able to resolve them positively.

When I encounter a difficult issue, I take the time to pray or meditate before deciding on the best course of action.

I grow from every experience in my life and I can reflect upon things whenever I feel the desire.

Today I will remember the happiest times of my life and feel revived from those memories.

I will carry this feeling with me all day long.

I give myself permission to reflect on the issues that I may need to work on and I have great confidence that they will be resolved at the pace that is right for me.

How often have you taken the time to remember the joys in your life today?

When do you pray or meditate on issues and embrace the solutions?

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