Change Your Life Friday

2021 Restart, Reset, & Relaunch

Day 9 – Monday Oct. 28, 2013

Posted on October 28, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

People: I am Thankful for people!!!

What would our world be like without people? It is hard to imagine living without the people I love and on whom I depend. What would it be like not to have the people who entertain, inspire, educate and even annoy me from time to time?

Today I simply say, “Thank you life, for everyone.” Today I thank the world for strangers, co-workers, loved ones, people on whom I depend, and even people who annoy me. As I give thanks, I realize that each person is truly a blessing.

Daily Gratitude list
1. I am grateful for _______________
2. I am grateful for _______________
3. I am grateful for _______________
4. I am grateful for _______________
5. I am grateful for _______________

Day 8 – Sunday Oct. 27, 2013

Posted on October 27, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

Forgiveness: I am thankful for the power to forgive!!!

Today I celebrate the power to forgive. Today everyone is forgiven for everything they have ever done. Through the power of thankful living, I realize how incredibly blessed I am, so I want to give a gift to the world. My gift is that everyone is forgiven. No matter what they have done, I forgive them. As I give the gift of forgiveness, I am set free.

Forgiveness also applies to me. I am forgiven for everything thing that I have done that has harmed another. I am forgiven for every little thing and every big thing. Today, I celebrate forgiveness and I am set free.

Day 7 – Saturday Oct. 26, 2013

Posted on October 26, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

Circulation: I am Thankful for circulation!!!

A simple technique for bringing more abundance into my life is getting rid of those things i no longer use or are of no real value to me. By cleaning out my closet, I create a vacuum which draws into my life the things I desire.

If I had a bucket that was full of stale water, I would have to make room somehow before I could add fresh water. This same concept os true in my life.

Today I make room for things by clearing away what I no longer value.

I will make an inventory of the mental, emotional and physical “leftovers” that I no longer need, and make space for the good.

Day 6 – Friday Oct. 25, 2013

Posted on October 24, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

Inspiration: I am Thankful for my gift of Inspiration!!!

I am willing to be inspired. Whether it is through listening to music, a walk in nature, or simply being quiet, I allow the Universe to inspire me with greater possibilities for my life.

I am willing to give this life a blank canvas to create a masterpiece for me and refrain from having to always know how my life should look and work out. As I am open to it i constantly receive guidance, direction and inspiration from the world around me and the quiet mind that I work to have. As I open my heart and soul, I know that wonderful ideas will fill my mind with new opportunities and directions.

Day 5 – Thursday Oct. 24, 2013

Posted on October 24, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

Clarity: A spiritual teacher once taught that, for the enlightened mind, there are only three words: “Yes,” “No” and “Ah.”

Today I let my words be simple and clear. If I mean no, I say, “No,” not “Maybe” or “We’ll see” … “No!” If I mean yes, I clearly say, “Yes.”

With “Yes” and “No;” I open the door to the experience of “Ah” in my life.

I am thankful for the power of clarity in everything I say.

Day 4 – Wednesday Oct. 23, 2013

Posted on October 23, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

Vision: As I move about the world today, I ask myself, “what is the highest vision that I have for my life and my world?” What can I do to bring that vision into reality? I will look for the small, simple things that one person can do — things that may not seem dramatic but, in truth, are needed and are what give our world “heart” … For example, introducing myself to a neighbor, smiling or picking up litter on the side walk.

Today I choose to do at least five things that will establish my vision of the world. I give that and affirm, “I am a positive influence on the world about me.”

Day 3 – Tuesday Oct. 22, 2013

Posted on October 22, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

Letting go: I remember when I have held on to something so tightly that it made my hands hurt. Our bodies are amazing. They can only hold something hot for a very short time before we let go.

Sometimes we choose to hold on to painful things for months and years, even though we have the biology to let go at any point.

Today I give thanks for the ability to let go. I do not need to hold on to the pain of the past. I give all the pain to God and I am set free!!!

Day 1 – Sunday Oct. 20, 2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

Gratitude: To start this 40 days of gratitude off right we can develop the habit of thanking this life constantly for all of the blessings that are always in our path. Throughout your day today keep the mantra in mind “thank you life, I am grateful for ____________!” The practice of a thankful life throughout the day will create more joy and prosperity.

23. Health

Posted on June 7, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

“Our health always seems much more valuable after we lose it.” -Unknown

As I was browsing the internet the other day I saw the quote above and was completely struck by how simple yet profound it was. I immediately brought into mind all of the little bumps and bruises I have had over the course of my life time and how consuming they become, so much so that they outweigh anything else that the present moment offers. Next I started to think about the people in my life who I have seen come under much greater physical challenges than I have ever had to face and how their whole reality was transformed and focused on this lack of health.

My experiences as I stated are small but it seems even the little things create such a mental circus in my head. I recently chomped on my tongue so hard that it hurt for a week. I would tell myself every time that I felt the pain while eating to never eat so unconsciously again that something like this could happen. That process held up for that week being reminded over and over again how great it is to not experience pain when eating or swallowing. Just as every other example that I could site, once the pain went away I completely forgot about the resolutions that I had made to live more consciously and take better care of myself, I was really just back to business as usual.

There are several experiences that I have seen in others on a much more severe scale that have been shown to be much more transformative. The first one that comes to mind is the great change in attitude and outlook that I have seen enter some cancer survivors that I know. Through the process of losing all conception of what health was and being forced to see the value in it, once recovery would take place, it seems an inner shift occurs as well and their whole attitude and outlook on life transforms too. They had experienced drastic changes physically that offered a gateway to gratitude for something as simple as a pain free day.

With this knowledge I get to ask myself a few questions; Am I healthy? Am I showing gratitude for the health that I have? What am I doing to stay and grow in healthy ways today? If I honestly look at these questions I can quickly say that overall I am a very healthy person, I exercise, I eat consciously and I try my best to focus on the things that are good in me today. So in some ways I believe I am grateful but I think that I have so much room to grow in this area. When I bit my tongue I spent so much time and focus on how painful and problematic that issue was, I have never focused that much love into the little things that my body blesses me with everyday. When I look at it this way it seems like a complete lack of balance. I know in this moment that I don’t want to have to wait to lose something to see the blessings I have right in front of me today.

Affirmation: I am blessed to recognize the value of the health that I have in this moment; today I will focus on all the parts of me that are perfect healthy and whole.

Call to Action: Time to do some work! My back hurts, my leg is sore, I have a blister… These stories become our complete reality but while they are obvious concerns the rest of the machine that makes up our bodies are working in perfect harmony. Today my back may be hurt but that will not define me, My head is clear, My hands feel strong, I breathe with ease and comfort and I can enjoy even the spiciest meal with complete comfort. Also this may be the time to look at some of those things which are consciously taking away this precious gift of health that you can still seize. Time to get honest, eh? What health blessings do you have today? I have ten fingers and toes and for that I am grateful.

21. Intuition

Posted on May 24, 2013 by changeyourlifefriday

“Cease trying to work everything out with your minds. It will get you nowhere. Live by intuition and inspiration and let your whole life be revelation.” – Eileen Caddy

I just recently moved in to a new place. The idea behind this place is for people to come together, live in community, and develop a rhythm of life through prayer, mediation, and service. It is an interesting and new endeavor for me, and sometimes I am baffled that this is something that I would be interested in doing.

This past Sunday we had a house blessing, and many people were invited from throughout the community. The days leading up to the event I sent some e-mails, talked to people inviting them to the Sunday event, and so did other people that are involved with this project. When the hour arrived for people to start showing up I was amazed and overwhelmed by the number of people that showed. There have only been a handful of times where I felt as supported as I did on Sunday. It reminded me when I follow that intuition in my stomach amazing things happen.

About 14 months ago I made the decision to move back to my hometown, something I was “never” going to do. I came to help family and decide what my next move was to be. I am basically writing this on my anniversary of moving back. I am now locked in to a unique and fascinating thing for a year, and I have the most amazing anxiety, openness, and hope to what the next year might bring.

Today as you walk through your life and your intuition is telling you something, or you are headed down a path that logically seems a bit unheard of, try to remember that we have something deep within our being that is guiding us for the greater good. The people that truly love you will understand and respect this outlook to life. Follow your heart and take in others suggestions, but always remember that when your head hits the pillow at night you only have one person to answer to, and that is yourself.

Affirmation: In this moment I am guided and directed towards who and what I should be.

Call to Action: Is there something that you feel is right in your life that you are too scared to follow? I know when I stop trying to figure it out and follow the simple steps in front of me the results are always better than my mind can fathom. Share your blocks and experiences with us, help us all grow.