As we enter a wonderful New Year, please consider the quote in the pic below. Take time to let go of things that don’t serve you & embrace unseen possibilities! Unpack the emotional, self sabotaging, traps you’ve allowed to ensnare you.
Past failures should never be allowed to hold you captive, but should be considered teachable moments. Failures have been one of my greatest tools for strengthening & course correction. Past successes, regardless of how stellar they are, should be a memory. What awaits each & every one of us in 2013 should be met with such anticipation, we may even lose some sleep! Seriously!
Try this exercise for me! It’s not strenuous, so don’t panic! 🙂 Go find a mirror & tell the person staring back how amazing they are! I know this may be awkward at first because that person is you, but trust me…….once you love & respect yourself, things change! Instead of telling that person how stupid they are for some of the crazy things they’ve done, validate their life & encourage them to push on toward becoming who God desires them to be. Pick out some qualities you admire & affirm that person. Tell that person what God says about them! They are fearfully & wonderfully made & are the apple of His eye! Let’s face it…..there are moments in time when you need to hear something positive. Why wait on someone else to give that to you? They’re dealing with their own issues & may not be able to recognize you need their words. You want to know something awesome? Once you begin validating who you are, you quickly recognize the look on others faces & can quickly validate them! You become a mirror for them!
Many years ago I was beyond distraught & everything around me was crumbling. Yes…..everything! I quickly realized, as a single parent, my kids were my first priority. Regardless of the depth of tragedy I faced, it wasn’t about me, so letting these things get the best of me wasn’t an option. Not only was my reaction going to be an example for the present moment, but I knew they would one day face challenges & hopefully could draw from this example for themselves. Instead of allowing circumstances dictate my emotions, I focused the energy that could have easily been anxiety into prayer & chose to walk in peace. Now peace didn’t consume me immediately, but daily as I refused to allow my reactions to rule. I learned I had a choice & peace was my choice. As I responded to this, things were easier to bear. I tried this mirror-mirror exercise & while it was extremely painful at first, it quickly become an instant pick-me-upper! Now, years later, I love that person staring back at me. I encourage & challenge her on a daily basis toward change. YOU can do the same & I strongly suggest it become a regular practice for you in the new year.
Blessings & happy, happy 2013!
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